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CONTENTS 05 EDITOR’S COMMENT
Faye Le Duc introduces the June edition of The Future
06 WE WANT ONE
The PEAK messenger bag, with storage for digital device and a whole lot more
08 NEW TO US
SunnyCam partner with Exertis Gem to launch video recording eyewear
09 Q&A
Jamie Ilic, the new Focus Account Manager, spotlights this month’s Q&A
10 HOT REVIEWS
A selection of reviews from a mixture of some of the latest and greatest products
14 MCAFEE
Suite savings for McAfee Internet Security and Total Protection 2014
18 LEAP MOTION
Introducing Leap Motion. The tiny motion controller device with huge possibilities
20 ROKU
Meet the latest slim-line streaming player to join the Roku family - the Roku TV Streaming Stick
22 ACME
Introducing the new Urban Harmony range from ACME, where style meets value
24 XBOX ONE
More choice for your customers; Xbox One is now available from just £349.99
26 GAMESTICK
GameStick, the world’s most portable TV gaming console
28 TURTLE BEACH
The new generation of gaming audio headsets PX4, XO Four and XO7 Seven
32 MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT
Solve the hardest case of all... your own murder, in this exciting adventure mystery from Square Enix.
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Editor’s Comment Although the weather may not have caught on yet, June marks the official start of summer and welcomes one of the biggest football tournaments in the world – the 2014 World Cup. Kicking off at the beginning of the month, Exertis Gem are offering our customers, suppliers and employees the opportunity to win over £1000 worth of prizes with our World Cup predictor game. The simple win-or-draw selection process makes the game simple and fun to play, whilst offering you the chance to win a top prize worth over £1000, with more prizes being thrown in throughout the competition, courtesy of our sponsoring partners Microsoft Xbox, Turtle Beach, Sound United and Roku. To get involved, visit www.exertisgem.co.uk/worldcup to register and play.
Faye Le Duc Trade Marketing Manager
Last month, Microsoft announced a new Xbox One Console that does not include Kinect, giving more choice for you and your customers. Available on 9th June for ERP £349.99, the Xbox One boasts all of the leading, new-generation technology as the existing console and will continue to deliver access to the best blockbuster games and entertainment. Find out more on page 29. One of our more recently signed brands, ACME, have just launched their Urban Harmony range, created for consumers who live life on the go. These exceptional tech-essentials are quirky, unique in design and perfectly meet the needs of a demanding fuss free life. Check out the products on page 23. For those of you who attended PCR Boot Camp last month, you’ll have had the opportunity to get hands-on with some award winning products available exclusively from us including Roku, Livescribe and Leap Motion, as well as time saving talk-text software from Nuance. The nifty gadgets are guaranteed to pull a crowd and it’s always great to see a busy stand at a trade expo, so thanks for visiting!
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Future is now at the highest circulation it’s ever been, with thousands of you reading every month. I’m always keen to hear what you think about the magazine. If there are features you’d like to see more of, or you have any suggestions as to how we can enhance your perusal, feel free to drop me an email at faye.leduc@exertisgem.co.uk
Faye Managing Editor Faye Le Duc
Publisher Exertis Gem
Editor Brendan Adams
Exertis Gem St. George House, Parkway Harlow Business Park, Harlow, Essex CM19 5QF
Design Sophie Hammond Amber-sky Watts Digital Support Peter Cox Gaming Editor Kristan Reed
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Head of Marketing and Creative Services Katie Rawlings
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we want one
PEAK messenger bag For urban mobility The PEAK messenger bag & backpack meets all requirements. With one ‘arm motion’ the bag is easily transformed into a backpack and vice versa, and it looks good too. ACME have developed an excellent mechanic allowing the customer to adjust the strap, ‘pulling up’ for the fashionable messenger style bag, or ‘pulling back’ to transform the bag into a backpack. Whichever way the bag is worn, the straps are adjustable, creating a snug comfortable fit. The PEAK messenger bag and backpack has many compartments of varying sizes for the simple organisation of digital devices and daily essentials. Available in 3 stylish colours (Asphalt Grey, Brick Brown and Night Black) the bag is a fashionable accessory, appealing to a wide demographic with varying needs. Made from versatile, easy-care, water-repellent material, the bag has been carefully designed to withstand a demanding lifestyle, whether commuting, travelling or using day to day.
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Exertis Gem News Office anywhere on almost any device
Be aware of the urban cluster
Microsoft Office 365 Personal available today
The unique and stylish Urban Harmony range
The new Microsoft Office 365 Personal is now available to all Exertis Gem customers. Available as an annual subscription, Office 365 Personal lets customers install the latest applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook, with the new features that help customers create, communicate and work efficiently both offline as well as online.
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Customers can work from virtually anywhere across multiple devices thanks to cloud services such as Skype world minutes and online storage with SkyDrive. With the power of cloud, users can work on one device and then pick up where they left off on another. Office 365 Personal provides anywhere access software that’s always up to date, and keep everyone in sync with shared documents. Designed for an individual, it allows for a one PC or Mac, and one mobile or tablet to be connected to the cloud service at the annual cost of just £59.95.
For more information on Office 365 Personal and the full range of Office Products from Microsoft, contact your Exertis Gem account manager today on 01279 822822.
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enhanced lighting, smoother motion and immersive surround sound effects. Support for the latest formats lets customers play virtually any media, with stunning performance and seamless playback of movies, music, photos and video clips across multiple platforms. Integrated with award-winning media playback features, mobile apps and cloud services to provide a seamless entertainment ecosystem, PowerDVD 14 lets customers enjoy all their favourite media content anytime, anywhere and on any device.
Established in 1993, the ACME Group now has a well-established and proven track record in mainland Europe across more than 30 countries, offering innovative, stylish solutions in the computer accessories, small home appliances and lighting markets with a clear point of difference from its competitors. This month we showcase their Urban Harmony range which has already been recognised for the unique product designs, winning honours such as “iF Design Awards” for the PEANUT mouse and MOON headphones. The Urban Harmony range offer extremely competitive pricing with unique and stylish designs, with quality packaging. Read more about the full range on page 22.
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SunnyCam Now available from Exertis Gem We are delighted to confirm an exciting partnership with SunnyCam, a British company specialising in unique and cutting edge electronic products, to supply video recording eyewear to their extensive customer base. Communication is becoming ever more prominent in today’s society, SunnyCam utilises leading design and technology, offering innovative communication with their HD video recording eyewear. Unlike other cameras currently on the market which provide a “point of view” experience, the SunnyCams’ actual “first person perspective” (FPP) view allows you to record footage exactly how you see it, plus it is 'hands free' and most importantly 'mount free'. The slim, lightweight frame allows the user to wear the glasses securely and comfortably. So no need to have a flimsy head camera protruding from your forehead or have to wear a helmet to get your shots. Providing an extensive and varied range of products and services to the retail and reseller markets, we are thrilled to offer this unique product range to the UK retail channel. SunnyCam offers a product set which has considerable benefits for a wide range of sports, activities, coaching, teaching and many working roles.
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Q&A
Q&A
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Introducing Jamie Ilic We speak to Jamie Ilic about his new role at Exertis Gem As Focus Account Manager can you tell us what your role entails? As the Focus Account Manager it’s my responsibility to support and manage the independent retail & etail accounts, as well as B2B Resellers. From setting up new accounts, to holding a rapport with long standing customers, I provide sales support by helping maintain their stock requirements, communicate the latest promotions, and pitch relevant new products & ranges, to help customers grow and develop their business. How does this differ from your previous role with Exertis Gem and what has been the highlight of your career so far? As an Account Coordinator I was assisting with the after care of sales, from ensuring the timely delivery of orders placed, to ensuring the customer had relevant data and assets they may need to support marketing their products.
My new role is very different, I’m now at the fore front of selling, and this makes me feel a lot more involved. I’m excited to progress in this area of the business but the highlight of my career would still have to be winning the mince pie eating contest. How what your colleagues describe you? Funny, easy going and enthusiastic I’d hope anyway! What’s your favourite game of all time? Easy, World of Warcraft. Tell us a joke. I never wanted to believe that my Dad was stealing from his job as a road worker. But when I got home, all the signs were there.
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Hot Reviews NINTENDO MARIO KART 8
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ROKU STREAMING STICK The Roku 3 might be worth looking at if you’re keen to go wired for faster streaming speeds, but for most people the Streaming Stick wins out - it’s the pick of the range and the best budget streamer available right now. STUFF.TV Our rating
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Logitech’s Ultrathin Keyboard Cover is the perfect partner for an iPad 2, 3 and 4. Stylishly designed, this ultrathin aluminium screen cover feels great and looks even better, so customers can impress while they type. When it’s time for a customer to compose an IM or email, the Bluetooth wireless keyboard provides a comfortable experience with up to 6 months of battery life on a full charge.
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Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Mini delivers a traditional typing layout in a small form factor thanks to the EasyType keys, plus iPad Mini function shortcut keys for the commands customers use most often, such as copy, paste and more. Customers can even work without having to hold the iPad Mini using the convenient, integrated hands-free view stand.
It securely attaches to an iPad thanks to the clever magnetic clip, letting customers view their iPad from an optimal angle when it’s time to type or watch a movie. Instant on/off automatically wakes the iPad when the cover is opened, and sends it to sleep when it’s closed.
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The Leap Motion Controller doesn’t replace your keyboard, mouse, or trackpad. It works with them. With the Leap Motion software running, just plug it into the USB port on your Mac or PC, and you’re off. Setup of the Leap Motion Controller is easy. Simply plug into your computer, download the software and launch Airspace, the Leap Motion app store. From there, users can play, create and explore in a whole new way! The device is sleek, light, and tiny (just 80mm long). It takes up hardly any space on your desk. The wide 150° field of view gives you .22 cubic metres of interactive, three-dimensional space. In Airspace, the Leap Motion App store, users will find hundreds of specially designed free and paid apps for gaming, music, art creation, science, productivity and much more. Apps from the Airspace app store let you interact with your computer just by moving your hands through the air. Slice and dice with popular classic Fruit Ninja, master a rhythm with AirBeats, or paint a masterpiece with your fingertips in Decosketch. Navigate with your hands in Google Earth, flip through a recipe book, or take apart a skull in Cyber Science. With Leap Motion, the possibilities are endless. The future is here - call your Exertis Gem account manager today for more on the Leap Motion Controller.
More than a toy, more than a gimmick – Leap Motion’s gesture control device might not be for everyone but it lives up to the hype.
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Innovative products with unique style ACME’s Urban Harmony range now available from Exertis Gem
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Rechargeable via a USB cable, its ion battery only needs several hours of charge to provide up to two months of use. The USB cable can be used to provide a wired connection while charging, then neatly stored inside the mouse. FEATURES • Rechargeable Li-polymer battery • Battery saving mode • Wireless freedom • Integrated cable storage • Symmetrical design
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Winner of international competitions: “Plus X Award 2012” and “iF Product design award 2013” - ACME’s PEANUT mouse features a compact ambidextrous design that makes it distinctively functional and suitable for both right-handed and left-handed users.
JUNGLE earphones
ACME’s JUNGLE earphones are stylish but minimalistic lightweight in-ear headphones. With 4 sizes of ear buds to cater for the needs of customers and provide absolute comfort, JUNGLE earphones offer quality sound with a special cord organiser to keep wires neat and tangle-free. Made from highly resilient materials to deal with the pressures of daily use, JUNGLE earphones are available in 3 striking colours; Milk white, Coral red and Fume black. FEATURES • "Apple" type high quality cord, angled stereo plug • Test proven comfort of 4 ear-bud sizes • Portable carrying convenience • Specially angled buds construction • 93 dB sensitivity at 1 kHz SRP £8.99
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Introducing a new choice for your customers.
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Xbox One is now available with or without Kinect. Now, how you game is up to you. New console
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vailable on 9th June for £349.99*, the Xbox One boasts all of the leading, new-generation technology as the existing console and will continue to deliver access to the best blockbuster games like Titanfall, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Forza Motorsport 5, Dead Rising 3, and the upcoming Watch_Dogs, Destiny and Sunset Overdrive. Xbox One brings together the best exclusive games, the most advanced multiplayer and entertainment experiences, which can’t be found anywhere else.
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Customers can play games like Titanfall™ and Halo together with friends on a network powered by over 300,000 servers for maximum performance. Or find new challengers who fit their skill and style with Smart Match, which uses intelligent algorithms to bring the right players together. Gamers can turn their best game moments into personalised movies that they can share with friends, or broadcast their gameplay live. Then switch quickly between apps like Netflix or YouTube.
Or do two things at once by snapping a game, live TV, a movie or apps side-by-side. They will also be able to access popular entertainment apps, such as Twitch, YouTube, and Netflix, as well as watch live TV and use OneGuide. Finally, customers will continue to be able to use many of the unique features of Xbox One including the ability to get game invites while watching TV, switch between games and entertainment apps, enjoy Twitch broadcasts, and upload their favourite gaming moments.
he premium Xbox One with Kinect bundle will continue to be available at £399.99*, to deliver voice and gesture controls, biometric sign-in, instant personalisation, instant scanning of QR codes, and enhanced features only available with Kinect in games such as Kinect Sports Rivals, Just Dance 2014, Project Spark and more.
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• Some games like Kinect Sports Rivals and Xbox Fitness require Kinect • Twitch, Game DVR and Upload benefit from simple voice commands for broadcasting and recording • Natural voice search enabled through Bing • Video chat with Skype is disabled
Let your customers know that without Kinect the following premium features are impacted:
If your customers buy Xbox One for £349.99* and later decide that they want to have all the experiences Kinect enables, Microsoft will also offer a standalone sensor for Xbox One later this fall.
*Suggested retail price; actual prices will vary by market and retailer. Games sold separately. Some apps, including Netflix, require app-provider provider specific subscriptions and/or additional requirements For more details, go to www.xbox.com.
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p2627_PlayJam_Gamestick_March 2014_Future 27/05/2014 13:23 Page 1
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"The cheaper Android console alternative that's great for kids"
Portable, Dynamic, Revolutionary The world’s most portable TV games console. Playjam’s GameStick brings affordable, plug-and-play innovation to the big screen. Devised as a simple, low-cost approach to playing games on the TV, the GameStick slots directly into the HDMI port of the TV and brings a whole world of Android-compatible titles to the living room. The device comes with a fully featured Bluetooth Game Pad, and is ready for use right out of the box. When on the move, the two can be combined into a single unit and slipped into a pocket, making it perfect to take on holiday or to a friend’s house.
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GameStick supports multiplayer gaming, and with up to 4 controllers able to connect, friends and family can also join in the fun.
Robust parental controls are available too, ensuring that parents can block their kids from mature content and, crucially, from making unauthorised purchases.
Playjam is working with thousands of amazing developers to bring a broad mix of content to appeal to all ages. A wide range of the most exciting titles is available to buy from the storefront; most under £1.99 – and with 8GB of onboard storage, there’s room for plenty of games. For power users, the storage is expandable to 32GB, via Micro SD card support.
With its Arm A9 CPU and Mali 400 graphics processor, the GameStick is a capable piece of hardware, boasting1080p video playback, built-in fast WiFi, and sharp, detailed visuals that are perfect for today’s games. For more information on Playjam’s GameStick, give your Exertis Gem account manager a call today.
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What’s in the box? • 1 x HDMI Stick Games Console • 1 x Bluetooth Controller • 1 x Power Adapter • 1 x 1m USB Power Cable • 1 x 1.5m USB Power Cable • 1 x HDMI Extender Cable • Quick Start Guide
“If you want fun, family-friendly games for the kids or spare room, the GameStick is a great solution.”
Don’t watch it. Play with it! Jump straight into the action with the included full-featured Bluetooth controller. Games the whole family can enjoy
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Download + play your favourite games on the TV! An quick and easy way to add money to your GameStick account.
GameStick brings a world of Android games directly to your TV. We are working with thousands of amazing developers to bring a broad mix of content to appeal to all ages.
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Take GameStick with you on vacation or slip it in your pocket when visiting a friend. With support for multi-player gaming & up to 4 controllers they can join in the fun too!
Browse and download games directly from the GameStick Storefront to play on the big screen.
Full parental control
GameStick gives you the control you would expect with full parental control over age-rated content and purchases.
Beautifully simple design Simple and intuitive to use GameStick has been designed from the start to offer a polished plug-and-play experience.
Affordable TV gaming
Developed to bring affordable gaming to the big screen, not only is the cost of GameStick itself low but so too are the games averaging just £2.99 each.
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p2829_Turtle Beach_June14_Future 27/05/2014 11:08 Page 1
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The Ear Force® XO SEVEN is the ultimate audio companion for the Xbox One™, built with tournament grade durability and superior quality audio components. Experience everything Xbox One™ has to offer with stunning high performance sound and chat audio - get the most from your games, music, TV and movies.
The Ear Force® XO FOUR is the perfect audio upgrade for the Xbox One™ delivering high quality sound to get the most from your games, music, TV and movies. Stay connected to friends through Xbox Live® and Skype™ with clear, crisp chat audio and microphone clarity only Turtle Beach headsets deliver.
FEATURES: • Includes Official Xbox One Stereo Headset Adaptor • Personalise the XO SEVEN with interchangeable speaker plates • Adjust game and chat for the perfect mix • Remove the mic, swap in the mobile cable with in-line mic and use the XO SEVEN with all mobile devices • Chat with friends on Skype or Xbox Live games using the high-quality, removable mic
FEATURES: • Includes Official Xbox One Stereo Headset Adaptor • Adjust game and chat volume for the perfect mix • High-quality microphone for Xbox One chatting on Skype or Xbox Live games • Use the XO FOUR with all mobile gaming devices • Breathable mesh ear cushions and headband for hours of comfort
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FEATURES: • Includes Official Xbox One Stereo Headset Adaptor • Ready for all versions of Titanfall (Xbox One™, Xbox 360® & PC) • Full chat functionality on Xbox One from Xbox One Audio Adapter • In-line Amplifier for Xbox 360 and PC players • Game and chat volume mix controls • Full-Range 50mm speakers deliver thunderous audio • Enjoy for mobile gaming Webcode 7318855042203 SRP £119.99
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p3031_Xbox Live_June 2014_Future 27/05/2014 13:39 Page 1
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Bringing more to Xbox Live this June With Xbox Live Gold, customers get the most advanced multiplayer gaming, free games, exclusive member discounts and more buy online today with Exertis Gem
Games with Gold on Xbox 360 and Xbox One Xbox Live now offers more choice and better value for members than ever, as Microsoft celebrates the one-year anniversary of Games with Gold. This June, a single Xbox Live Gold subscription will get members access to free games for both Xbox One and Xbox 360. Since Games with Gold launched on Xbox 360 a year ago, over 12 million people have taken advantage of the free games on offer. As a reward for helping to shape the service, Xbox 360 owners will receive an additional free game in June. The Games with Gold titles for Xbox 360 in June are Dark Souls, Charlie Murder and a bonus game of Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition. But Xbox One owners with Xbox Live Gold membership won’t be left out, and from this month will also benefit from the initiative. Gold members can now enjoy
subscription-based access to free games ranging from top hits to the very best indie titles. The program will launch on Xbox One with Max: The Curse of Brotherhood and Halo: Spartan Assault. Exclusive Discounts Microsoft also announced that its Deals with Gold discount scheme would also launch for Xbox One in June. This extra benefit for Xbox Live Gold members delivers discounts for top titles each month; in June discounts will include Forza Motorsport 5, Ryse: Son of Rome, and more. Looking to the future, Microsoft says it will be offering Xbox Live Gold members on Xbox 360 savings of 50-75 percent off selected Xbox 360 titles every month. New on Xbox One, Microsoft is launching a virtual VIP room exclusive to Xbox Live Gold members where it will feature free games, monthly deals, and other great benefits.
More entertainment for less Microsoft has also made some great value changes to the Xbox Live service. From June, all Xbox 360 and Xbox One owners will benefit from access to entertainment apps whether or not they have an Xbox Live Gold membership. This includes hugely popular apps such as Twitch, YouTube, and Netflix – meaning there are even more reasons to own an Xbox One or Xbox 360. Contact your Exertis Gem account manager today for more on the benefits of Xbox Live Gold.
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Significant discounts on selected titles for Xbox Live Gold members Free games every month across both Xbox 360 and Xbox One Access to entertainment apps
*Suggested retail price; actual prices will vary by market and retailer. Games sold separately. Some apps, including Netflix, require app-provider provider specific subscriptions and/or additional requirements For more details, go to www.xbox.com.**Free Games Offer: For paid Gold members only. On Xbox One, active Gold membership required to play free games you’ve downloaded. Must download titles during designated window. Kinect and/or hard drive required for some games.***Available apps and experiences vary between Xbox 360 and Xbox One and by market. Some apps including Netflix, Amazon Instant and others may require app provider-specific subscriptions and/or additional requirements.****Skype, OneDrive and OneGuide currently only on Xbox One
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p3233_MurderedSoulSuspect_June 2014.v8_Future 27/05/2014 13:42 Page 1
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MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT
SQUARE ENIX | PS3 - £39.99 | PS4 - £54.99 XBOX 360 - £39.99 | XBOX ONE - £54.99 | PC - £29.99 | 6th JUNE 2014
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etective Ronan O’ Connor has his life brought to a brutal end by a masked killer, but has the chance to bring the murderer to justice… in the afterlife.
In Square Enix’s innovative new murder mystery adventure, players must take advantage of O’Connor’s supernatural abilities and explore the town of Salem, Massachusetts in search of the perpetrator. Ronan cannot speak or interact with the living, but can read their minds, influence their thoughts and possess them. During his investigation, he meets a girl who witnessed his murder, and discovers that he can interrogate other spirits that populate the town. Gradually he starts to piece together the parts of the investigation, and works towards figuring out who was behind his shocking death. But as if his own murder wasn’t bad enough, demonic spirits also wish to eat his soul, and Ronan must sneak past undetected or fight against them using his supernatural powers. As the game progresses, players will find out more about Ronan’s dark past, and slowly peel away the identity of the masked killer, and what his motivations were.
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Developed by Airtight Games, this is a cinematic, narrative rich adventure game, with a visually arresting presentation. Fans of L.A. Noire, Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls will warm to its slow-burn mystery. Murdered: Soul Suspect challenges gamers to solve the hardest case of all... their own murder. Contact your Exertis Gem account manager today for more on this exciting new Square Enix title.
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p34_KINECT SPORTS June 2014_Future 29/05/2014 08:58 Page 1
IT’S YOU VS. THE WORLD
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inect Sports Rivals puts players in the game like never before, tracking not only limbs, but fingers, hand gestures, even facial movements and expressions with incredible accuracy. Scanning the player, Kinect instantly produces a stylised avatar called a “Champion”. This one-of-a-kind athlete is dropped on to a rich seamless island, where all the sporting action happens. Both global and personal games are held here daily, on pounding waves and towering stacks, target ranges and tennis courts, with 6 exciting sports to master: Tennis, Bowling, Soccer, Wake Race, Target Shooting and Climbing. Delivering new sports and events that were never before possible, thanks to the Xbox One’s revolutionary technology, this new and improved tracking lets players deliver more lifelike moves such as devastating backspins and lobs in Tennis.
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Or the all-important spin with a skilful twist of the wrist to achieve a strike in bowling.
Progressively mastering sporting events by levelling up, players can gain fame and unlock rewards.
Soccer returns from previous entries with a new approach. Players must pass the ball to static marked and unmarked team mates; the increased difficulty of the passes will provide added shooting power when player finally targets the goal.
It’s a world full of sports that all will enjoy. Customers can take on friends at home or rivals online across the world. For more details contact your Exertis Gem account manager today.
Target shooting requires players to accurately point at targets to activate them, but targets will decrease in score value over time, so order and timing is key for mastering this activity.
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Another new addition is Rock climbing, where players open and close their hands to grip on to the digital rock face.
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Finally Wake Racing brings exciting Jet-ski races by revving and steering with imaginary handles over stunning waves.
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Latest edition to a best-selling franchise Utilises Kinect 2.0 6 unique sports simulations
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