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05 EDITOR’S COMMENT
Faye Le Duc introduces the first fabulous issue of 2013
06 WE WANT ONE
Transcend wirelessly expands the storage of smartphones and tablets with the StoreJet Cloud
07 GEM NEWS
Thrustmaster launch the Y-Gaming Headset series and Gem welcomes back Feb Frenzy
09 NEW TO US
Gem welcomes Tely Labs to the party with their video and conferencing innovations
12 CES 2013
Gem gives a roundup of this year’s CES 2013 event in Las Vegas
14 MICROSOFT
Microsoft develops healthy computing products designed to protect users from injury and strain
18 LOGITECH
Introducing exciting new touch devices from Logitech
20 SYMANTEC
Find out how you can lock down and locate lost or stolen devices with Norton Anti-Theft
22 ROKU
The Roku streaming player now with Sky Movies on demand
24 KONAMI
Metal Gear Rising brings sword fighting, and stealthy adventure that’s more action-orientated than its predecessors
26 ROXIO
Roxio offers a free Xbox LIVE 800 Microsoft Points with every purchase Game Capture HD Pro
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Welcome to the very first issue of 2013! Christmas is now all but a distant memory and the first quarter is well under way… We’ve got a lot going on this month, our Xbox campaign is back with some tantalising promotions and offers across Xbox software, accessories and LIVE for you to pass on to your customers or enjoy the additional margin benefits they bring.
Faye Le Duc PR & Marketing Manager
Our February Frenzy Promotion is back from the 11th to the 22nd February. It’s an event which has always been notoriously successful for Gem and our customers with a fantastic chance to capitalise on the post-Christmas uplift in software and accessory sales. There’s always a lively buzz on the sales floor too; this year is carnival themed which will involve all the chaos of the circus with challenges and incentives for the various teams. No doubt there will be some hilarious pictures to document the games – follow us on Facebook to catch the action as it happens (www.facebook.com/gemgroup) With the exciting announcements coming from CES, this year is set to be an interesting one with new products launching from a variety of different vendors within our portfolio. Our categories are getting stronger with each new development and product release, enhancing the offering available from Gem. The next 8 weeks sees the launch of three must-have titles from Gem: Gears of War Judgement, Tombraider and Bioshock Infinite. There are some enticing pre-order incentives available, with dramatic artwork and enticing POS to be had. For more information, get in touch with the sales team who can share the full details, or contact online@gem.co.uk to subscribe to our e-shots so you never miss a thing! A little reminder for all you Cassnova’s, 14th February is a big deal and yes you should get a card. Happy reading!
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The StoreJet Cloud Expand and stream media
Apple products aren’t known for their simplicity and low cost when it comes to memory expansion. Rather than forking out the hefty asking price on the model with the largest memory, Transcend have introduced an ingenious solution to customer’s storage despairs. The StoreJet Cloud is an innovative storage unit that allows customers to keep all their cherished music, videos, images and other files in one place and can be instantly retrieved over Wi-Fi from their iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac and Android devices. The StoreJet Cloud creates its own Wi-Fi access point for devices to connect to directly. By downloading an App available for iOS and Android, users can then view their files through a wireless network allowing them to play music, videos and images that they don’t have space for on the original device. The StoreJet Cloud can also be used as a normal USB drive, connecting to a computer and storing other files as well. The StoreJet Cloud wirelessly expands smartphones and tablets storage capacities so whichever device is being used by a user they can always access their favourite files.
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Thrustmaster launches Y-Gaming Headset series Available to buy from Gem today!
February Frenzy returns Fairground Fun with Gem Gem’s annual February Frenzy promotion is back in its 5th year, bringing festival themed fun to the channel with an abundance of discounts and incentives to Gem’s customers. From the 11th to the 22nd February, Gem will play host to 10 participating vendors covering gaming, software, accessories and audio. Each day is exclusively sponsored, giving focus to every vendor on their respective day, resulting in 2 weeks packed with not-to-be-missed offers.
Thrustmaster, the innovative PC and console accessory brand, have announced a major breakthrough in the Gaming Headset market with some serious credentials, nearly 30 years of gaming experience have been combined with 20 years of audio expertise under the Hercules brand within the Guillemot Group.
To achieve this result, a unique design, symbolizing the range, was developed based on a “Y” shape. By incorporating large earpieces with this shape the player is provided perfect sound isolation, and it generates powerful acoustic amplification by acting as resonance chambers.
The Thrustmaster Y-Gaming Headsets provide carefully-crafted audio performance. They incorporate 50 mm drivers for bass response that's higher than the mid-range frequencies, which are themselves more prominent than the high-range frequencies. This allows for an audio hierarchy which is perfectly in line with gamers' expectations and needs: heavy explosions that can be heard from far away, natural voices that are easy to hear, and clear whizzing sounds from bullets that don't get lost in the overall sound stage. In this way gamers can not only enjoy the signature audio experience of each game, but also hear all of the sound information contained in the game's audio mix. This will allow them to anticipate events and adapt their strategies to create a real advantage over other players.
Featuring detachable, unidirectional, ultra-highperformance microphones, their design gives the gamer an advantage by only transmitting his or her voice without letting any surrounding noises in to muddy the sound.
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For even greater precision a gain control feature has been added as well, allowing users to precisely adjust the microphone according to the environment that they're in. As well as delivering an enhanced gaming experience with the power of sound, the Y-Gaming Headsets provide a level of versatility that gamers require. This includes watching a movie by removing the microphone, listening to music on MP3 players and smartphones (and taking calls on smartphone), and even playing on the Nintendo 3DS™, Sony PS Vita™ and Nintendo Wii U™ consoles.
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new to us
Video conferencing innovation your customers can afford Tely Labs, maker of the award-winning telyHD video calling system is today broadening its business strategy and distribution model with the appointment of Gem. Gem will be tasked with promoting and selling the award winning telyHD and telyHD BE video conferencing solutions to an extensive customer base, including SMB’s. The new telyHD BE video calling solution is designed for business users and is a fraction of the price of other video based telephony systems, including Cisco, delivering all the necessary features and functions without tying businesses into costly and lengthy contracts. The new telyHD Business Edition (BE) is the first video conferencing solution designed to bring high-quality, multi-party video calling, desktop sharing and document collaboration into a price range accessible by businesses of any size. Built on the flexible Android platform and utilizing Tely Labs’ newly-developed Virtual MCU Mesh (VMM) technology, telyHD BE was designed with the advanced capabilities and video quality of an enterprise solution, while improving ease-of-use, simplifying set-up and minimizing operating costs. Sreekanth Ravi, CEO of Tely Labs, is optimistic that the new partnership with Gem will drive growth of Tely Labs in the UK commenting “Gem is one of the largest hardware and software distributors in the market place and will provide substantial reach to our target audience. Their sales team will enable us to deploy Tely Labs consumer and business edition units into key markets including SMB’s”. He continues “Tely Labs gives Gem a significant incremental sales proposition within the video conferencing arena, delivering a highly desirable and topical solution to consumers and small, medium businesses. The business investment in Tely Labs will be repaid many, many times over.”
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Introducing David Waker
Future talks to Gem’s Senior National Account Manager about his time at Gem David, tell us what your role entails? I work in the Nationals retail team, managing product ranges, promotions and introducing new products and ranges for my accounts. You’ve been with Gem for many years, what significant market changes have you observed over the past few years? When I started the Xbox was just a rumour, so I’ve seen it grow into the success it is today. Also the console does so much more than play games now, it’s moved from the bedroom to the front room and is used by all the family. What was your first role within Gem? My first role was opening up new accounts in the
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‘Quicktrade’ team. My first line manager was worried that I may be too quiet for the role, something that hasn’t been a concern from anyone else since. If you had to cast one actor to play you in a movie, who would you choose? A young Michael Caine. Who would you invite to the ultimate dinner party? The Rat Pack, Danny Baker, Rafa Van Der Vaart, David Ginola and Emilia Fox. Describe yourself in 3 words. Loyal, opinionated, Tottenham
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CES 2013 Get the full update from Gem
The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas is one of the premier showcase events in the calendar year for the tech industry, and this year's was another extravaganza of innovation. Kristan Reed checks out some of the key products shown off at the lavish expo...
New GT1 speaker dock from Logic3 Logic3's big reveal for CES 2013 was its next generation Bluetooth-connected speaker dock, the GT1. The powerful 2.2.1 speaker system sports a built-in 6.5 inch subwoofer, and features Class HD patented technology for delivery of "ultimate power". The dock will also boast an integrated Digital Signal Processor to create a more "natural musical tone", as well as extended response at low frequencies. In short, the GT1 is said to deliver a quality of sound far superior to the competition in the price range.
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D-Link shows off new gaming router Taiwanese networking giant D-Link took the opportunity at CES 2013 to unveil the ďŹ rst router to be powered by the new 802.11ac chip from Qualcomm. The DGL-5500 will be pushed as a router for gamers, and comes with the new 'SteamBoost' technology. This revolutionary new feature is designed to "optimise performance and capacity of home networks" by ensuring that prioritised applications only use the exact amount of bandwidth they need at a given time.
TDK shows off Wireless Charging Speaker Electronics giant TDK plans to take speaker technology to the next level, with its TDK Life on Record Wireless Charging Speaker. Set to retail for a shade under $400 in the US, this innovative new product will allow users to wirelessly charge Qi compatible phones while streaming and amplifying music from it over Bluetooth v2.1. "The Wireless Charging Speaker is as visually compelling as it is sonically impressive," says TDK. The device also features four full-range speakers and a subwoofer "built to ďŹ ll any space with 360 degrees of TDK Signature Sound."
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In the first person shooter shown off, it creates a brilliantly immersive effect that will make players feel like they're physically in the game. In addition to that, Microsoft says that objects will appear to be on fire and bullets will look like they're shooting out of the screen. Right now, Microsoft has released a minute-long teaser video, but says that it will show more in April.
Microsoft unveils IllumiRoom
Logitech demos raft of new products
It might have given CES a miss this year, but Microsoft made a cameo appearance during Samsung's keynote to show off a video of a brand new gaming technology it's calling IllumiRoom.
It was a busy CES for Logitech this year, with a raft of new products shown off. Logitech's Wireless Rechargeable Touchpad T650 offers a "silky smooth, large touchscreen-like surface," while the Zone Touch Mouse T400 promises "traditional meets touch" technology.
Microsoft’s chief technology strategy officer, Eric Rudder appeared on stage to showcase the tech, which may feature in Microsoft's next Xbox console.
Elsewhere Logitech's Ultrathin Keyboard Cover compliments the iPad perfectly by offering screen protection, as well as a bluetooth keyboard.
IllumiRoom works by utilising Microsoft's Kinect technology to map the user's room, and projects imagery beyond the TV screen to provide a more immersive gaming experience.
The UE 9000 Wireless Headphones, meanwhile, offer Cordless without compromise," meaning comfort, convenience and the highest quality audio. Finally, Logitech has also reinvented the remote with the Harmony Touch, promising fluid, one-touch interaction via a vibrant, colour touch screen.
On the demo video shown at CES, the player commands Xbox to "Go big," whereupon the playing area of the game extends so that the whole environment is projected on the wall beyond the edges of the TV.
Hercules showcases wireless speakers
Mad Catz displays Gamesmart mobile gaming range
Netgear demos NeoTV Prime set-top box
Hercules also had a busy CES, with a full range of wireless speakers and DJ controllers.
Mad Catz's new Gamesmart range promises to offer controller standardisation for smart devices, including phones and tablets.
Netgear's new NeoTV Prime set-top box was the firm's big reveal of CES 2013, and the Google TV-based box is said to be very different from previous offerings.
Initial products in the range include the R.A.T.M mobile gaming mouse, the F.R.E.Q.M headset, the M.O.U.S.9 wireless mouse, and the C.T.R.L.R wireless gamepad. Designed to connect to modern smart devices over Bluetooth, the Gamesmart range will feature "simplified setup, longer battery life and universal compatibility," according to Mad Catz.
The device brings together a user's personal media, across their PCs, external hard drives and even phones, to allow them to be accessed with ease on the living room TV.
In addition, each product has unique features - the R.A.T.M is the only mobile gaming mouse on the market that includes a gaming grade laser sensor, while both the F.R.E.Q.M headset and the C.T.R.L.R wireless gamepad can be used across many devices.
The device will retail in the US for $129.99. No price details for the UK have been confirmed as yet.
In the year ahead, look out for the BTP02, with its 20 hour battery life, and the compact BT03. On the DJ front, check out the upcoming DJConsole RMX2, as well as a limited edition series of two best-sellers - the DJControl Instinct Street Edition and the DJ Control AIR Street Edition.
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In addition, NeoTV also connects to the Google Play Store, allowing users to access more content online, including Netflix, Amazon Instant Video and more.
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Combat Stress in the workplace
Don’t let you whole body suffer, relieve your wrist Sitting in front of a computer for prolonged periods of a time can not only be pretty tiresome but users are also at risk of suffering from Repetitive Strain Injuries and it’s often easy to neglect the warning signs, unaware of significant harm. But it doesn’t need be something to worry about, Microsoft has developed a range specifically designed to reduce muscle strain, improve posture and reduce the risk of injury, with all the peripherals approved and tested by a certified Ergonomist. The Healthy Computing products range combines the benefits of strain reduction with functionality and comfort. As comfort is recognized as the most important factor for customers that are buying a new mouse or keyboard it makes this range an attractive purchase to buyers.
Repetitive Strain Injury Facts • In 2006 nearly half a million people in the UK suffered from some form of RSI • Estimated time on computers is 6 hours on average per day • Space bar struck an average of 669 times/active hour • RSI is responsible for an average of 13 lost working days every year • It is estimated that 2.8 million working days were lost in 2007/08
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Make everyday tasks like surfing the web and managing spreadsheets a doddle with the Explorer Touch Mouse. Its superb 4 way scrolling touch strip optimized for quick vertical and horizontal directions. The Touch strip also features Haptic Feedback which sends a light vibration sensation to the user to signal to the customer their scrolling speed.
Being competitively priced high quality and with built in consideration for physiological well-being, customers need no accuse to treat themselves to this keyboard.
Explorer Touch Mouse
If your customers are sick of tangled wires the Plug-And-Go Nano Transceiver delivers a reliable wireless connection of up to 30 feet and its transceiver can also be neatly stored inside the mouse when on the go. Often regularly opening certain media, programs and files can be time consuming, make shortcuts and get quick access with five customizable buttons. There’s also no need to worry about regularly charging battery’s and remembering to switch it off, with its impressive 18 month battery life and power saving, and Backpack Mode which will automatically turn off the mouse when the computer is hibernating or turned off. Webcode Black - U5K-00009, Grey - U5K-00010 SRP £39.99
Comfort Curve Keyboard 3000
The Comfort Curve 3000 is an ergonomic keyboard that offers a pleasurable typing experience by encouraging natural postures and positions of user’s wrists. The curved and contoured shape minimizes stress on the customer’s joints by keeping their hands upright to the table and their wrists straight while typing. Media Keys provide quick and easy access to the customer’s music, videos and the calculator in the press of a button. The Keyboard also features a contoured key bed for a more direct and effortless key press. Get connected quickly with a plug and play wired USB connection. The Comfort Curved 3000 features an advanced shape that feels right from the moment you start typing. Webcode 3TJ-00020 SRP £19.99
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Consumer Edition Webcode 11-TELYHDPEU-01-01 SRP £249.99 inc.vat Business Edition Webcode 12-TELYHDBEU-01-01 SRP £499.99 excl.vat
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HDTV Video Calls made easy
Introducing telyHD and telyHD Business Edition
Take full advantage of a high definition television with telyHD. This powerful new device connects to a HD television via its HMDI port, allowing Skype™ video calls to be made without the need for a computer. There is no software to install, and the simple set-up means customers can get video calls going in minutes. Packing some impressive innards, it has plenty of computing power with a high performance GPU from Nvidia® , a Dual-core A9 CPU and 512MB of RAM. The Android™ based operating system provides a stable platform for the device with strong support from the development community. telyHD is available in two editions: Consumer and Business. The Consumer Edition is intended for customers to use in the home for video calls between friends and family (2 party video calls). The Business Edition features everything available in the Consumer Edition but also extends its services by offering 6 party video calling, PC desktop sharing and collaboration as well as superior video quality.
Key features: • All-in-one unit, no computer required, no software to install • Designed for the living room: HD camera with wide angle lens and microphone array • Affordable with no monthly fees • Connect with other Skype users on any Skype enabled device (tablet, phone, computer, etc) • Share photos from SD card or USB memory stick • Send and receive Video Mail • Works with any TV with an HDMI port • Powerful state-of-the-art platform leveraging Android for continued delivery of exciting, new applications
Business Edition
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Multi-party video calling
Key features: • Connect up to six locations simultaneously in a multi-party video call • Real-time, high quality video and audio and document sharing including Windows® App • Any Skype user on any device can be a participant on the call • Browse the web in the conference room or home office TV • Built-in Wi-Fi with WEP and WPA, WPA2 support Webcode 12-TELYHDBEU-01-01 SRP £499.99 excl.vat
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Unlock the power of Touch
Introducing Logitech’s new touch devices ready for Windows 8
Logitech Zone Touch Mouse T400
Logitech Touch Mouse T620
The Logitech Zone Touch Mouse T400 combines the traditional features of a mouse with dedicated touch zone areas of a touchpad. It’s simple and easy to navigate Windows 8 with 3 essential gestures including horizontal and vertical scrolling by brushing a finger side to side or up and down, as well as one touch access to the Windows 8 start screen for easily opening favourite apps.
The Logitech Zone Touch Mouse T620 has an innovative touch surface designed to work in harmony with the Windows 8 functionality and navigation system. Customers can Swipe, scroll, tap and click the touch mouse giving users a smooth and refined control to easily glide through the Window 8 interface. Horizontal and vertical scrolling is preformed simply by brushing a finger side to side, or up and down. Web pages and documents can quickly be navigated by swiping two fingers left or right to go forward or backward.
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The outside of the mouse is trimmed with grooved rubber giving it a comfortable yet secure grip. It also has a remarkably long battery life of 18 months and a helpful built in indictor to remind customers when batteries need replacing.
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The gesture controls can also be customized to a variety of functions by using Logitech’s SetPoint software. Logitech’s Unifying technology also means that just one of its Wireless Nano receivers is needed to connect up to six compatible devices.
Double tapping the mouse will access the Window 8 start screen menu, and swiping left to right on the left side will quickly switch apps while swiping right-to-left from the right side will reveal the Charms bar with system controls. The rounded shape is not only comfortable but looks elegant and sophisticated. Logitech blesses this premium mouse with an advanced laser-grade optical sensor allowing it to work on virtually any surface.
Webcode 910-003043 –T400 Mouse Black 910-003312 – T400 Mouse Blue 910-003311 – T400 Mouse Red SRP £39.99
Webcode 910-003336 – T620 Mouse Graphite 910-002703 – T620 Mouse White SRP £59.99
Logitech Wireless Rechargeable Touchpad T650 ®
The Logitech Wireless Rechargeable Touchpad T650 allows users to effortlessly swipe, rotate and pinch their way around the new Window 8 interface. This square touchpad allows 13 unique Window 8 gestures. Using three fingers, two finger and one finger swipes to operate a variety of functions and shortcuts to whichever app is being used and if the customer isn’t connected with the standard Windows 8 gestures, they can be customized using the Logitech SetPoint software. The excellent build quality of the T650 features a large scratch resistant surface, with a smooth glass finish resistance to fingerprint smudges. It also uses a Nano receiver with Unifying technology providing its 2.4GHz wireless connection, and has a standard MicroUSB slot on the front of the touchpad for charging the device with a low-power status indictor to notify when it’s time to plug it in. Webcode 910-003059 – T650 Touch Pad SRP £69.99
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Providing the freedom to access online streaming services without the need for a computer, Roku makes it easy to enjoy great films and TV programmes, live sports, music and games instantly from almost any television. Using built-in wireless features, the Roku Box simply connects to a home network so users can begin streaming in minutes, they can also enjoy stunning high definition with resolutions up to 1080p on the Roku 2 XS. The simplistic remote and easy-to-use interface makes using Roku simple for everyone. Roku also features a mobile App, allowing customers to use their mobile phone or tablet as remote control. The App allows users to quickly replay their favourite movie moments, add and remove channels, enter in text with the keyboard feature, assign names to players, and switch between multiple Roku players. As well as controlling the Roku Box, the App also lets Customers stream music and photos to their television. The Roku mobile app is available for Android and iOS devices and can be downloaded for free from Google Play or the iTunes App Store, available for both the Roku LT and Roku 2 XS streaming players.
Sky’s new internet movie and TV service NOW TV was recently announced as the latest edition to Roku’s expanding list of services. With hundreds of films available, the UK’s most popular movie subscription service Sky movies, has over 600 different movies on demand, up to 20 exclusive new Sky Movie premieres each month, and over 1000 movies available making NOW TV incredibly diverse and extensive in its offerings. NOW TV has no minimum contract and the first 30 days are free, and then just £8.99 a month for three months after that. Users can access Sky Movies at the cost of just £15 per month. The Roku player is a simple solution to streaming internet services on a customer’s television, and a great way of viewing films, TV shows and live sport from a diverse range of streaming services without the need for a PC to find out more call your Gem account manager today. Webcode ROKU LT - 2400EU@IND SRP £49.99 Webcode ROKU 2 XS - 3100EU@IND SRP £100
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KONAMI | XBOX 360 & PS3 - £49.99 | 22nd FEBRUARY 2013
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t's finally here! The long-awaited return of the best-selling Metal Gear series gets 2013 off to a bang, with one of Konami's wildest blockbuster action titles ever made. Developed by acclaimed Japanese studio Platinum Games, players assume control of the katana-wielding Raiden, Solid Snake's cyborg ninja sidekick from Metal Gear Solid 2. Armed with the power to slice up enemies and objects at will, players will get to experience the game's intuitive and fluid 'free slicing' combat system.
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Set nine years after the PS3 classic Metal Gear Solid 4 in 2018, this action-oriented spin-off title shifts the focus from the 'waiting stealth' of previous Metal
parts of falling targets, and strategically find weak points in armour or parts of the environment.
Armed with just a sword and a talent for incredible speed and agility, players must engage in what Konami's calling 'hunting stealth' as they stalk their prey and utilise Raiden's acrobatic manoeuvres to stay out of sight.
Armed with new, more powerful black cyborg armour, Raiden can also skilfully parry attacks from behind, and counter attack enemies with multiple combos.
Using the game's Zan-Datsu feature, Raiden has the upper hand on everything around him. As well as being able to dismember cyborgs and robots with deft precision, almost any object in the game can be sliced up, including vehicles, giant helicopters and even parts of the environment! As well as being able to slice with deadly precision in real-time, players will be able to periodically enter a slow-motion 'bullet time'-like state known as Blade Mode. This allows players to slash through multiple
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Elsewhere, the Ninja Dash stealth move allows Raiden to move faster, climb otherwise inaccessible areas, and subsequently ambush enemies from above. Quite simply, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance will be one of the most spectacular blockbuster action titles of 2013. Don't miss out on Konami's classic - call your Gem account manager now.
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops released on PSP
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Gear titles to a game where intense battles against an army of cyborgs is the norm.
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Webcode RGCHDPR1EFEU SRP £129.99 For more information contact your Gem account manager on 01279 822822 or go online at store.gem.co.uk Š 2013, Corel Corporation. All rights reserved. The Roxio Logo and Roxio Game Capture Logo are trademarks of Corel Corporation. All other logos are the property of their respective owners. PC required for video capture and editing.