Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment confirmed at Comic Con International 2011 that Stana Katic, star of ABC’s popular series Castle, will voice the character of Talia al Ghul in Batman: Arkham City.  The game will be available in Australia beginning Oct.19, 2011, for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Games for Windows PC and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. 

“Talia is such a complex character and it was great to voice her in Batman: Arkham City,” said Katic regarding her role in the game.  “I was amazed at all the detail put into the project and it’s great to see how excited the fans are about the game.”

Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City – five times larger than the game world in Batman: Arkham Asylum – and the new maximum security “home” for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new, all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight. 

Batman: Arkham City is based on DC Comics’ core Batman license. Fans can visit www.batmanarkhamcity.com to sign up to receive updates regarding the game and join the discussion on the community site at http://community.batmanarkhamcity.com to participate in forums, read upcoming developer diaries and stay abreast of all the latest Batman: Arkham City news.

Trojan.FakeAV.LVT mimics YouTube video with comments from your Facebook friends, downloads fake AV 

SYDNEY & AUCKLAND – July 25, 2011 – BitDefender, an award-winning provider of innovative Internet security solutions, has discovered a new online threat that uses very sophisticated social engineering techniques in order to uninstall your antivirus solution while adding it to a botnet of infected systems.

The Trojan, dubbed Trojan.FakeAV.LVT, tricks unsuspecting Facebook users into believing that a video about them has been posted on YouTube. The video appears extremely convincing, as it also contains multiple comments from your Facebook friends which have been mocked up. And to make matters worse, if infected the fake YouTube video contains your full name in its title, correctly spelt as it appears on your Facebook profile.
 

As you try to watch the movie, the Trojan prompts you to install an ‘updated version’ of the Flash player plugin. This in fact carries a rogue – or fake – antivirus (AV) solution with both malware downloader and botnet capabilities that enable it to continue spreading.

To make matters worse, the fake AV is capable of impersonating the look and feel of 16 different security solutions currently on the market and asks for you to reboot your system in order to complete the install. However, upon restarting, the genuine AV solution on the system is uninstalled and completely replaced by a high-quality replica that not only lacks AV functionality, but also uses the infected PC to spread malware to others.  

The fake antivirus can imitate 16 different security solutions from top-tier antivirus vendors. These replicas are also localised and will only display messages in the language that the genuine antivirus has been set to.

Catalin Cosoi, head of BitDefender’s antimalware research lab said: “Trojan.FakeAV.LVT takes social engineering to a whole new level by presenting the user with extremely convincing scenarios at each stage of the process. The video looks and feels real as it contains your name in the title, as well as comments from your Facebook friends. Meanwhile, fake antivirus solutions used to be easy to spot, as they’re often completely different to the one that you have installed onto your system. However, Trojan.FakeAV.LVT is deceptively clever as it is capable of replicating almost any antivirus or online security software on the market today.”

“To guard against these cunning new threats, BitDefender recommends downloading Flash-related updates through the Adobe website, instead of through a redirect link. If you are unsure whether the video is legitimate, it’s best to go directly to YouTube and search for the video’s existence,” Catalin advised.

Players Will Smash, Dash and Crash With Their Favorite Super Heroes As They Fight to Save the Universe from Doctor Doom’s Evil Forces 

MELBOURNE, VIC. – July 25, 2011 – THQ (NASDAQ: THQI) brings the action and excitement of Marvel Super Hero Squad to life this fall with two new titles – Comic Combat, scheduled for release Nov. 17 and The Infinity Gauntlet, scheduled to debut Oct. 13 on Nintendo 3DS™. 

Available exclusively on uDraw GameTablet^® for Xbox 360^®, PlayStation^®3 and Wii™, Marvel Super Hero Squad: Comic Combat puts the artist’s pen in players’ hands, enabling them to draw directly into the game world and determine the fate of the Squaddies.

For the first time ever, players will use the uDraw™ stylus to command Captain America, Thor, Iron Man and seven other Marvel Super Heroes in the battle against Doctor Doom and his evil cohorts. The uDraw GameTablet allows players to direct attacks, wield weapons and build barricades in the Marvel Super Hero Squad universe. Players can even shake the uDraw GameTablet to create an in-game earthquake!

Marvel Super Hero Squad: Comic Combat also features a distinctive cel-shaded comic book art style that brings the characters to life, as well as a variety of challenging new stages, including The Helicarrier, Baxter Building, The Vault and Sanctum Sanctorum.

“The uDraw GameTablet gives players the ability to direct and control their favorite super heroes in a completely new way,” said Executive Producer Peter Armstrong. “As the comic artist you are able to command each hero and utilize their unique abilities for the first time ever using the power of the pen.”

Also scheduled to arrive this fall is Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet on Nintendo 3DS™. Fans of the original game can now “hero up” in eye-popping 3-D as they command all the classic Squaddies, as well as four new recruits: Captain America, Nova, Black Widow and She-Hulk.

In this adventure, players will find themselves tapping into their super powers and super smarts to stop Doctor Doom’s Lethal Legion. The Super Hero Squad must use every ability at their disposal to secure the six infinity stones and prevent the impending apocalypse!

Boasting a total of 12 playable heroes, The Infinity Gauntlet also features two new levels in which players can turn the tables and play as Dr. Doom, Magneto, Loki and Abomination for the first time ever.

Marvel Super Hero Squad: Comic Combat is scheduled for release Nov. 15 on uDraw GameTablet for Xbox 360, uDraw GameTablet for PlayStation 3 and uDraw GameTablet for Wii. Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet is scheduled for release Oct. 11 on Nintendo 3DS.

For all the latest news and updates on Marvel Super Hero Squad: Comic Combat, check out www.WorldofuDraw.com.

Check out X-Men Destiny behind-the-scenes footage of Jamie Chung, Milo Ventimiglia and Scott Porter below: 

Jamie Chung – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI-GA6dgwCk 

Milo Ventimiglia – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZx–ZjXSPg 

Scott Porter – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrJ_yoGITso

IN THQ’S THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR^TM: DR. BLOWHOLE RETURNS – AGAIN! 

MELBOURNE, VIC. – July 25, 2011 – Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private are back in action this fall on a mission to save the world from a familiar foe in The Penguins of Madagascar™: Dr. Blowhole Returns – Again!, scheduled for release Sept. 13.

Available on the uDraw GameTablet^® for Wii™, Kinect™ for Xbox 360^®, PlayStation^®3, and Nintendo DS™, THQ’s (NASDAQ: THQI) newest title has fans playing through three original episodes and interacting with their favorite characters from DreamWorks’ (NASDAQ: DWA) The Penguins of Madagascar, including Team Penguin, King Julien, Maurice, Mort and Marlene.

Players can count on hearing all the original voice cast from the Nickelodeon television series, including Danny Jacobs, who won an Emmy for his role as King Julien, and Neil Patrick Harris as sinister Dr. Blowhole, a menacing dolphin with his sights set on world domination.

Utilizing each penguin’s individual abilities, players must thwart Dr. Blowhole’s diabolical plan by overcoming obstacles, rescuing friends and conquering unique and hilarious mini-games like “Julien’s Dance Party” and “Mort Bowling.”

Success in this super-stealth operation relies heavily on each penguin’s capabilities: Skipper’s team formations, Kowalski’s clever inventions, Rico’s explosive tactical weaponry and, of course, Private’s slippery maneuverability.

On Kinect for Xbox 360, fans will join Team Penguin as the newest recruit – using their bodies as controllers to react quickly and nimbly navigate hazards and obstacles. Only with Kinect™ can players engage in Kowalski’s Trivia and Julien’s Critique – a feature that enables new recruits to submit their own gameplay snapshots to the fabulous dancing Lemur himself, King Julien.

With the uDraw GameTablet for Wii, players use their stylus to experience a number of new features unique to the platform. Search hidden areas for useful bonuses, erase obstacles to uncover special items, and unlock more than 70 printable coloring book pages that feature everyone’s favorite characters from The Penguins of Madagascar.

On PlayStation 3, players lead Team Penguin through complex levels and operations, meet the colorful cast in brilliant high definition, and enjoy hours of replay value with tons of hidden collectables and wacky mini-games.

For on-the-go gamers, the handheld Nintendo DS version also offers several new features. Players will immediately find each penguin empowered with three brand-new abilities they must employ to defeat Dr. Blowhole and his clawed minions as they race against the clock to complete spectacularly treacherous levels. 

The Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns – Again! is scheduled for release Sept 13 on the uDraw GameTablet for Wii and Nintendo DS (MSRP $29.99), PlayStation 3 (MSRP $39.99), and Kinect for Xbox 360 (MSRP $49.99).

You can also watch the launch trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruDZJXUfEqA

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Michael Jordan, joined by Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, to grace three unique artistic covers in celebration of NBA legacy

Sydney, Australia – July 22, 2011 – 2K Sports announced today that NBA® 2K12, the next installment of the top-rated and best-selling NBA video game simulation franchise*, will offer three separate covers for PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system and Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft featuring the greatest basketball legend of all time, Michael Jordan, along with two of the world’s most iconic NBA athletes: Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. This unprecedented, stylized artwork represents 2K Sports’ passion for bringing fans authentic NBA basketball across generations, while celebrating the legacy of legendary hoops athletes, past and present. 

Please note that the availability of the three package covers has not been finalized for territories outside of North America. Please check http://www.2kgamesinternational.com/ for updates.

“Bringing Michael Jordan to the virtual hardwood last year was a huge success for NBA 2K11, but we didn’t want to stop there,” said Jason Argent, vice president of marketing for 2K Sports. “We’re bringing His Airness back to the NBA 2K franchise again as part of a multi-year extended partnership,  along with two other legendary icons – Larry Bird and Magic Johnson – for a special cover athlete collection representing some of the NBA’s greatest heroes.” 

The new stylized NBA 2K12 covers are a unique, limited-time departure from the traditional 2K Sports brand artwork, and will spotlight each legendary athlete on his famous team: the Chicago Bulls, the Boston Celtics, and the Los Angeles Lakers. A new feat in sports gaming, this three-part collection also extends the strong legacy established by NBA 2K11, which sold more than 5 million units worldwide and garnered more than 20 video game accolades, including 14 ‘Sports Game of the Year’ honors. 

The cover artwork for NBA 2K12 was created by Adam Larson of Adam&Co. Adam has created dynamic artwork for galleries, magazines and various product advertising campaigns. His work has garnered accolades including the Kelly Awards, Cannes Lions, the Clio Awards, and two primetime Emmy nominations

NBA 2K12 will be available October 7, 2011, for the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™ system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and Windows PC.

NBA 2K12 OFLC RATING PENDING: Visit www.oflc.org for rating information.

For more information on 2K Sports, visit www.2KSports.com.

2K Sports is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*According to 2008 – 2011 Gamerankings.com and The NPD Group estimates of U.S. retail video game sales through April 2011.

DISASTERS ARE COMING

THEY CONTROL YOU WITH TECHNOLOGY

THEY POISON YOU WITH DRUGS

THEY ACT LIKE GODS

HUMAN AUGMENTATION IS ENSLAVING US ALL

THEY MUST BE STOPPED

PURITY FIRST

25/08/11