The Future - October 2010 Edition by Exertis

October 2010

COMING 29th OCTOBER

The Xbox Portal

For the latest Xbox news and exclusive promotions Other features include • What’s new on Xbox Live • Latest breaking news • Exclusive game, accessory and bundle of the month • Upcoming Xbox release schedules • Products and assets download area only available here • Exclusive online promotions • Give us your opinion

Visit www.gem.co.uk/xbox

CONTENTS

FEATURES

09 SYMANTEC

Experience the new Norton

10 LOGITECH

Stay in control with the Logitech range of driving wheels and Harmony remote controls

19 BITDEFENDER

Simply take care of everything with BitDefender 2011

21 STEELSERIES

Managing Editor Danielle Govier Design Karl Kisala Sophie Hammond Production Support John Dunn Matt Andrews Peter Cox Gaming Feature Kristan Reed Publisher Gem Creative

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To place an order please call 01279 822822 between 9am-6pm Monday to Friday, or visit www.gem.co.uk to buy online*. To open an account please visit www.gem.co.uk or call our new accounts team on 01279 822800. *Trade account needed

SteelSeries Spectrum, the new audio products specifically created for Xbox速 360 gamers

26 MICROSOFT

Controller-free fun with Kinect for Xbox 360

ALSO THIS MONTH 07 MICROSOFT

Total wireless freedom with the new Microsoft Mobile Mice from Microsoft

08 CYBER CLEAN

Introducing Cyber Clean, the high tech cleaning compound that kills 99.99% of germs

13 KASPERSKY

Look after your security so you can look after your business with Kaspersky Small Office Security

15 ACRONIS

Backup and Recovery: Much more important than anti-virus

17 PORT DESIGNS

Protect with elegance with the Manhattan range from PORT Designs Gem Distribution Ltd St. George House, Parkway Harlow Business Park Harlow, Essex, CM19 5QF

Telephone numbers Office: +44 01279 822800 Sales: +44 01279 822822 Facsimile numbers Office: +44 01279 416228 Sales: +44 01279 412604

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Bright, precise illumination with the Logitech Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800

24 GAMES FOCUS

At look at the months up and coming releases including Fable III, Just Dance 2, Wii Party and the new Professor Layton

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© 2009-2010 Avid Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Product features, specifications, system requirements and availability are subject to change without notice. Avid and Pinnacle Studio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license from Apple Inc. Apple, iPod, FireWire and he QuickTime logo are trademarks of Apple Inc.. Windows, the Windows logo, Windows Vista, XBOX, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. DivX and the associated DivX logos are registered trademarks of DivX, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. © 1993-2005 Dolby Labororatories. All rights reserved. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Mpegable DS 2.2 © 2004 Dicas Digital GmbH. MPEG layer 2 audio by QDesign Corporation. MPEG layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Multimedia. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Made in United States. Respect Copyright. This product is intended for use with content that you own, license or obtain from the public domain. You are not licensed to use this product to violate any law, including copyright laws. Please respect the rights of copyright owners when using this product.

Logitech Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800 ®

Perfect for anyone who values both form and function the Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800 includes features that make it a standout and presents it all in a very stylish and sleek package that’s sure to please. The Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800 backlighting automatically adjusts based on the amount of light in the room using ambient light sensors. Motion sensors also detect the user’s hands as they approach to turn the backlighting on and to turn it back off when their hands move away, resulting in bright, precise illumination and more battery life. A micro-USB cable also lets the user recharge while typing. The Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800 also delivers a good typing experience thanks to the PerfectStroke™ key system and Logitech Incurve Keys™. The PerfectStroke key system helps make every stroke comfortable, fluid and whisper quiet, while the concave design and softly rounded edges of the durable Logitech incurve key positions the fingers properly and invites the fingertips to glide from key to key, hour after hour. Available October. Webcode 920-002382 SRP £89.99

For more information on Logitech products available from Gem, contact your account manager on 01279 822822 or go online at www.gem.co.uk/logitech

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Microsoft Hardware ®

Take advantage of great savings on high quality, easy-to-use Microsoft Mice

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Microsoft Comfort Mouse 4500 ®

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Microsoft Wireless Mouse 2000 ®

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• Go anywhere with reliable wireless • Longer battery life • Comfort and control for either hand

Microsoft Mobile Mouse 4000 ®

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• 2.4GHz reliable wireless • 10-month battery life • Plug-and-go Nano transceiver

Offers available on these and many more products throughout October. Independent offer only. Terms and conditions apply. For more information and to take advantage of these great offers, contact your Gem account manager on 01279 822822 or go online at www.gem.co.uk/promotions

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MICROSOFT

New from

Microsoft Total freedom with the new Wireless Mobile Mice from Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000 v2 Ideal for those looking for a budget mouse without compromising on quality or functionality, the Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000 v2 offers users a reliable 2.4 GHz wireless connection with up to a 30-foot range. With an on/off switch to preserve battery, the Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000 v2 allows users to use their mouse without power interruption for up to 10 months, and the power status indication lets users know when their battery runs low. For comfortable use this compact, mobile mouse features smooth optical performance, a scroll wheel and four buttons to keep the user productive. The nano transceiver also allows for the user to keep their mobile mouse plugged in at all times, or it can be neatly stored in the mouse. Webcode 2EF-00003 SRP £19.99

Wireless Mobile Mouse 1000 With up to 10 months battery life, the Wireless Mobile Mouse 1000 is the perfect companion for anyone with an on-the-go lifestyle. The tiny nano transceiver also allows users to leave the mouse plugged in, even when they’re on the go, saving them time and also reducing the risk of losing the transceiver. Designed for comfort the Wireless Mobile Mouse 1000 is created with an ambidextrous design that allows the mouse to feel comfortable in either hand and includes 3 buttons and a scroll wheel for enhanced functionality. Offering quality performance with 1000 dpi Microsoft Optical Technology and reliable 2.4 GHz wireless, keeping users connected to their world. To help conserve further battery power, the Wireless Mobile Mouse 1000 also features an on/off switch that allows users to turn off their mouse when not in use. Webcode 2CF-00003 SRP £14.99

For more information on new Microsoft hardware available from Gem contact your Gem account manager on 01279 822822 or go online at www.gem.co.uk

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Introducing Cyber Clean The high tech cleaning compound that kills 99.99% of germs The Cyber Clean range In a recent partnership Gem will now be distributing Cyber Clean products. Cyber Clean is produced by JOKER AG and has always been committed to introducing the most well-known, innovative, highest-quality products in the world. Tested around the world, it has been proven that keyboards have a much greater level of harmful germs, dust, and dirt than your average public toilet seats. Computer keyboards often store tremendous amounts of waste (such as hair, dead skin, food and dust). A dirty and contaminated keyboard, remains of toner in the printer and other dirt objects can harm a users health and seriously compromise the performance of the electronic devices, Cyber Clean is the solution! When it comes to cleaning action in cavities and where conventional cleaner products have physical limits, Cyber Clean goes beyond all of them and gets into all cavities because of its perfect combination of viscosity and elasticity. Cyber Clean’s patented formula absorbs dirt, dust and provides deep cleaning action in the cavities and on the surface by killing germs! Very simple and highly efﬁcient to use, all users need to do is press and pull Cyber Clean on the surface of their device, and all dirt will be trapped in the material and all the disgusting things living inside the keyboard will be taken away.

The whole product line is perfect for cleaning electronic devices, remote controls, clothes, jewellery, watches and many more items, therefore making it ideal for nearly everything in the home and ofﬁce. Eliminating 99.99% of germs Cyber Clean is easy to use and leaves no residues on the device after use; and the citrus smell will also give the product a fresh smell.

Cyber Clean Home & Ofﬁce Zip Bag Webcode Single bag – 5027757023552 SRP £4.99 Webcode Pack of 12 – 25054 SRP £59.78

Cyber Clean Home & Ofﬁce Pop Cup Webcode Single Cup – 25055 SRP £7.99 Webcode Pack of 12 – 697696250590 SRP £95.88

Cyber Clean Home & Ofﬁce PDQ with screen Webcode 25064 SRP £391.36

Cyber Clean Home & Ofﬁce ﬂoor display Webcode 25065 SRP £934.56

When you buy a pack of 12 of either product you get a free FSDU.

For more information on Cyber Clean products available from Gem contact your Gem account manager on 01279 822822 or go online at www.gem.co.uk or visit www.cyberclean.tv

NORTON

Experience the new Norton NortoN™ INterNet SecurIty 2011

Letting users roam the Web without the risk of becoming a cybervictim or slowing down their PC Viruses, cybercriminals, and other threats can make the Internet a dangerous place, so users should protect themselves with Norton Internet Security 2011. Fast and light, Norton Internet Security 2011 safeguards the PC without slowing it down. Letting users enjoy rock-solid security without sacrificing performance. Norton Internet Security 2011 helps prevent cybercriminals from stealing the users’ identity and hard-earned money when they search, surf, shop, socialise, and bank online. Improved Norton Safe Web also warns the user of unsafe websites and suspicious online merchants right in their search results. It even blocks known malicious sites to help keep the user from getting scammed. Norton Identity Safe also remembers and secures all user names and passwords and then automatically enters them when the user is banking, shopping, or socialising online; preventing eavesdropping cybercriminals from swiping information and save the user time. Norton Internet Security 2011 also detects and eliminates viruses, spyware, and other threats, letting users email, chat, and download files without getting or passing on threats to family and friends. Norton Pulse Updates provide miniupdates every 5–15 minutes—without interrupting or slowing down the PC—to help ensure they’re protected against new threats that appear. And in case of emergency, new Norton Rescue Tools can help users get even severely infected PCs up and running fast. Norton Internet Security 2011 even identifies problems that could affect the PC’s performance and proactively notifies users when an application is slowing down their PC’s performance or using up system resources. Features • Stop online dangers without sacrificing performance with fast, light protection for your PC • Browse, shop, and bank online with protection against cybercriminals who can steal your identity or hard-earned money • Email, chat, and surf the Web without worrying about getting attacked, infected, or scammed • Fix even severely infected PCs with Norton Rescue Tools • Keep your kids safe when they go online with parental control management

NortoN™ ANtIVIruS 2011

Fast, powerful protection that protects against viruses and spyware. Stay a step ahead of threats to the PC with fast, protection. Norton™ AntiVirus 2011 detects and eliminates viruses, spyware, and other threats lying in wait to infect the PC, so users can chat, email, and share ﬁles safely.

Norton AntiVirus’ overlapping layers of protection work together to provide a rock-solid defense against all types of online threats, from the latest viruses to infected email attachments to dangerous downloads. It identifies and scans only files at risk for fewer, shorter scans and lightning fast scanning times. Resulting in users spending less time waiting for slow scans that bog down their computer and have more time to chat, download their favourite tunes and videos, and hang out at social networking sites. Norton AntiVirus also protects users from hidden dangers lurking in downloads, emails, and instant messages. It warns the user if a file that has just been downloaded contains a threat before they install or run it on their PC. It scans their email and IMs for suspicious links and infected attachments. And it eliminates detected spyware so cybercriminals can’t eavesdrop on when online.

Norton AntiVirus even gives users the jump on new online dangers with up-tothe-minute updates that protects them from the latest threats without slowing down their computer. Features • Protect yourself without sacriﬁcing performance with fast, antivirus protection • Stop viruses, spyware, and other threats before they can do damage • Prevent cybercriminals from eavesdropping on you and stealing your personal information • Stay safe with up-to-minute protection

Norton Antivirus 2011 3 user 21070744 SRP £39.99 3 user upgrade 21070696 SRP £29.99 5 user 21070633 SRP £64.99 Norton Internet Security 2011 3 user 21070444 SRP £49.99 5 user 21070696 SRP £79.99 3 user 21070560 SRP £39.99 For more information on the new Norton 2011 range and to buy today, contact your Gem account manager on 01279 822822 or go online at www.gem.co.uk/symantec.

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Never lose control! Staying in control is never easy but with the Logitech range of Racing Wheels & Harmony remote controls users can ensure that they are always in control!

Game on! Designed to deliver exceptional realism and performance G27 Racing Wheel

Webcode 941-000047 SRP £329.00

The Logitech G27 Racing Wheel features simulator-grade dual-motor force feedback effects, six-speed shifter and 900 degree wheel rotation so users will experience smooth and accurate driving experience that they can really feel. This 28cm wheel is wrapped in real leather to keep your hand comfortable from the start line to the checkered flag, whilst the steel pedals deliver precise throttle, braking and shifting control to heighten realism. With a carpet grip system in place, retractable teeth flip down to keep the pedals from sliding around on carpet flooring, although all three components can be bolted to a table for a solid racing experience. Optical encoding ensures reliable and accurate handling race after race, and two sets of ball bearing support the wheel shaft for superb performance. Users can also map useful game functions to locations that make sense to them, whether on the wheel itself or on the shift module. Keeping an eye on the indicator panel also lets the user know just when to shift gears for maximum torque Designed to deliver a definitive racing experience for the PC, PS3 and PS2.

Driving Force GT

Driving Force Wireless

Helping gamers get the best time on a lap, the Logitech Driving Force GT offers users force feedback and 900-degree wheel rotation that makes any racing experience come to life! Wrapped in rubber the 28cm wheel lets the users enjoy a comfortable grip even during intense races. The user can also fine-tune the brake bias, traction control system (TCS) and other settings on the fly for serious control over the car’s performance thanks to the 24position adjustment dial. True-to-life pedals gives the user precise throttle and brake response, and the sequential stick shift lets the user go through the gears for total control. One-piece wheel construction also lets the user drive with confidence knowing that this rigid, sturdy wheel won’t squeak or flex during aggressive manoeuvres. Custom tuned for popular games users can see and feel every bit of wheel movement reflected in the game, with virtually no dead zones or lags. With the Driving Force GT users can experience reliable and accurate handling race after race after race.

Designed to sit on the users lap, the Logitech Driving Force Wireless Steering Wheel gives users realism with less clutter. With a one-piece design setup and storage is also easy. With 2.4 GHz wireless technology users can enjoy exceptional control from up to 10m from the console, whilst force feedback creates all the bumps, crashes and traction loss with jawdropping realism that the user can really feel. Built-in brake and gas controls also allow the user to experience precise and fast action within easy reach. With an AC power supply included the user will never have an issue of running out of power, so they can play for as many hours as they like with no interruptions. Designed to deliver exceptional performance for the PS3.

Webcode 941-000019 SRP £119.00

Webcode 941-000058 SRP £69.99

For more information and to order today, contact your Gem account manager on 01279 822822 or visit www.gem.co.uk/logitech

LOGITECH

Enhanced experience! Supporting over 5,000 brands and 225,000 devices the Logitech range of Harmony remotes lets the user take control of their electronic devices and eliminates the need for multiple remote controls.

Harmony 1100

Webcode 915-000076 SRP £359.00

Giving users a touch of luxury the Logitech Harmony 1100 offers users a 3.5 inch full-colour touch screen and one-touch activity controls that enables them to see and control their electronic devices even in the dark. With the ability to work with over 225,000 devices the Harmony 1100 also allows users to control devices that they cannot see thanks to RF wireless capability. Users can also choose which commands they want on screen and when, giving them complete control over their entertainment system. The remote is also fully rechargeable in its base station, eliminating the need for batteries.

Harmony One

Harmony 900

Harmony 700

With control of up to 15 devices and one-touch activity, the Harmony One is the only remote that the user will ever need. The full-colour touch screen offers easy, one touch access to any entertainment activity, whilst the sculpted backlit buttons offers users buttons in logical zones that allows them to ﬁnd the right channel even in the dark. With complete guided online setup and an ergonomic design that ﬁts comfortably in the users hand, the Harmony One is even easier to use.

An ergonomic universal remote with a full-colour touch screen, the Harmony 9000 lets users control their electronics even when they are hidden. Easy to use, the Harmony 900 features an ergonomic design that ﬁts comfortably in the users’ hand, whilst backlit buttons in logical zones lets users ﬁnd the right channel, even in the dark. With the ability to control all home entertainment devices with just one remote, the Harmony 900 reduces the amount of clutter and complexity in the living room, replacing up to 15 remotes.

The fun never ends with the rechargeable universal Logitech Harmony 700 with an easy-toread colour screen. With clear, bright icons and commands, the intelligent display shows the commands that users need for what they are doing, giving the user access to all functions of their devices, and even provides help. Replacing up to six remotes, the Harmony 700 lets users control all their home entertainment devices with one remote reducing clutter and complexity in their living room.

Harmony 650

Harmony 600

Harmony 300i

Harmony Adapter for PS3

With a colour screen and oneclick activity buttons, the universal Logitech Harmony 650 remote brings users showtime in no time. The intuitive design of the remote also allows users easy access to all buttons and are backlit. Replacing up to 5 remotes, the Harmony 650 lets users say goodbye to a jumble of remote controls and with a guided online setup which takes the user through the setup process.

With one-click activity buttons and built-in help, the Logitech Harmony 600 is a ﬁve-in-one universal remote that is easy enough for the whole family to use. The intuitive design features buttons that are grouped by how the user uses them. Guided online setup lets the user connect their remote to their computer and tell Logitech what equipment they have, and then all the user has to do is sit back and let the online software walk the user through the setup process.

Easy enough for anyone to use, the Logitech Harmony 300i offers users better control of devices attached to their TV. With just one button press users can turn on their TV and Cable/Satellite box, and with programmable buttons users can jump to their favourite channels or perform functions like switching screen sizes or accessing video on demand content with a single click. Easy online setup also allows users to connect their remote to their computer and input the equipment that they have, leaving the rest of the setup to their computer.

A Bluetooth® adapter that lets users use their Logitech Harmony remote with their Playstation® 3, the Logitech Harmony Adapter offers support for all 51 commands and blends discreetly into the home-entertainment environment. Users can navigate the XrossMediaBar (XMB), control their DVD and Blu-Ray Disc movies and even turn their PS3 on and off without using the SIXAXIS controller. The Harmony Adapter also uses AC power and Bluetooth® wireless connection, so that the remote works whether the console is on or off, leaving the USB ports open for other controllers.

Webcode 915-000038 SRP £159.00

Webcode 915-000116 SRP £69.99

Webcode 915-000113 SRP £49.99

Webcode 915-000031 SRP £259.00

Webcode 915-000153 SRP £29.99

Webcode 915-000123 SRP £89.99

Webcode 943-000030 SRP £39.99

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Offers available 14th October - 28th October Independent offer only â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Terms and conditions apply For more information and to buy, contact your Gem account manager on 01279 822822 or go online at www.gem.co.uk/promotions

KASPERSKY

Kaspersky® Small Oﬃce Security Looks after your security so you can look after your business

Created with the small office in mind, Kaspersky Small Office Security offers fast and easy installation, with sensible defaults that let the user protect all their systems effortlessly, giving them the peace of mind to focus on running their business – without worrying about security. Kaspersky Small Office Security scales as your business grows and with its 5 user expansion pack protects up to 10 users. Offering award-winning protection and integrated security for laptops, desktops and servers, Kaspersky Small Office Security protects and secures the users data and their customers’ data, preventing hijacking of the business identity and communications. With an average of 30,000 new threats being detected each day, small business owners must safeguard themselves against internet spying; shielding financial and customer information. Promising to provide comprehensive protection from all online threats, hackers and spam, Kaspersky Small Office Security runs hourly automated updates, offers consistently high detection rates and free version upgrade and new features whenever they become available. Minimum impact of system performance ensures that users will not be interrupted when they work, balancing scan speeds with increased user activity, whilst also protecting in and outgoing data and emails. Growing as the business grows, Kaspersky Small Office Security offers a rich solution set which allows for simple diversification and makes it easy to add new users.

WEBCODE Retail box KL2526UBEFS SRP £159.99 WEBCODE DVD box KL2526UXEFS SRP £199.99 Top Reasons To Stock • Award-winning protection • Hourly automatic updates • Minimum impact of system performance • Easy to use

With step-by-step easy to follow installation users can easily install the software with no trouble. Plus there is no need to be connected to the company system all the time because laptops are protected when on the move, offering users invisible protection.

For more information on Kaspersky products contact your Gem account manager on 01279 822822 or go online at www.gem.co.uk

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Anti-virus isn’t enough. Are your photos protected?

Acronis® True Image Home 2011’s all-new version is even better, designed to scale to the needs of novices and advanced users alike. • Easy to Use Powerful and simple to use, from novice to advanced user • Quickly Recover to any Point in Time Recover wherever you are, even if your operating system failed • Full System Backup Protects system, applications, settings, music, photos, videos, documents, and more… AvAilABlE now Webcode TIHQB3ENS SRP £39.99

Acronis® True image Home 2011 Plus Acronis® True Image Home 2011 Plus is designed for ease of use by novices, but packed with all the features advanced users crave in a PC protection product. • Restore to dissimilar hardware • Addresses all home users’ needs for the ultimate in PC protection • Protects your digital life with the latest backup and recovery technology • Intuitive graphical user interface Coming Soon

For more information on Acronis products contact your Gem account manager on 01279 822822 or go online at www.gem.co.uk

ACRONIS

Backup and Recovery:

Much more important than anti-virus Who is Acronis? Acronis provides customers with easy-to-use backup and solutions for physical, virtual and cloud environments. Acronis offers what is called disk imaging technology which allows you to capture an entire operating system, including your applications as well as your files, photos and music. Founded in 2010, we have now sold more than five million licences of our software. Why is backup and recovery so important? A PC is a complicated device, overflowing with all kinds of important information. Everything from emails, bank statements and family photos, to music collections, videos and other stuff that one really couldn’t do without resides on it. Unfortunately sometime some of this information goes missing. Perhaps because of a virus or something equally nasty attached to a Web download. Or even from something simple like spilling some coffee over your machine. Worse still, think of where you’d be if your PC’s hard disk, where all those documents and files are kept, were to fail altogether. Fortunately there is an answer and it is ‘backup.’ There are many backup and recovery solutions available on the market, however not all of them are fully comprehensive.

David Blackman, General Manager of Acronis Northern Europe talks about why backing up is important and why many consumers still aren’t doing it.

What are consumer attitudes like when it comes to backing up? Consumer attitudes are varied when it comes to backing up their computers which is why Acronis recently conducted a survey of over one hundred UK consumers which revealed some very interesting findings. The survey found that nearly 45% of those questioned never make backups of their home laptops or computers, indicating that there is a strong need for education around the area of backup and disaster recovery for UK consumers. Nearly half of those surveyed also admitted that ‘they know they should make backups, but don’t’. In stark contrast to these results, 87% said they did have anti-virus software on their home laptops or computers. In addition, over a third (36%) said they fear a virus more than any other threat such as their computer crashing, having their computer stolen or losing their computer. These results highlight the common misconception that anti-virus software is more important than backup and recovery software, when in fact it should be the other way round! For example if you do get a virus on your PC, you can simply roll back to your last good backup. However backup also protects the most important asset on your computer, your data. Anti-virus software doesn’t necessarily do this. What kind of backup and recovery do you provide? Acronis’ software is based on disk imaging technology, which works by taking a snapshot or ‘image’ of the disk on which the files reside. Image backup technology like that in Acronis True Image Home 2011, is quick, lets you take backups of running applications and open files and, because it can effectively take a full snapshot of your hard disk, including your applications, makes life a lot easier when it comes to disaster recovery. Moreover, image based backups provide protection without any loss of flexibility

should you just want to restore the odd deleted document or two. Recovering important documents or folders with Acronis is just as easy as the backup. Everything from booting the PC from the recovery disk, to selecting and retrieving the lost or damaged files, applications, settings and other data needed to make your PC whole again will be included. Has Acronis launched any products recently? At the beginning of September, Acronis launched the latest version of its multiple award-winning consumer backup and recovery software, Acronis True Image Home 2011. Based on Acronis’ disk imaging and bare metal restore technologies, Acronis True Image Home 2011 provides home users with reliable, timeless backup and disaster recovery of systems, applications, settings and personal files. From an intuitive graphical interface, a user can easily define where, locally or online, and how often to backup a PC. Users can create copies of the hard drive with just a few quick steps while continuing to work. Acronis’ legendary user-friendly and intuitive Graphical User Interface has long been a favourite of customers and reviewers. Acronis True Image Home 2011 is even better, designed to scale to the needs of novices and advanced users alike to provide backup and recovery for everyone. Optimizations for Windows 7 make navigation faster. Plus, it integrates seamlessly into the control panel and users can backup Windows libraries with little effort. What are the new and improved features of Acronis True Image Home 2011? Windows® 7 Integration. Discover how well Acronis® True Image Home 2011 and Windows 7 work together to better protect your PC. New Graphical User Interface (GUI) A redesign of our user-friendly GUI includes new features like Drag and Drop for faster navigation. Wizards and One-Click configuration tools select the best backup and restore options for your needs. In addition to Acronis True Image Home 2011 we have also launched a Acronis Plus version which allows a user to restore to dissimilar hardware (another make or model of a PC or laptop) so if they do not have identical standby hardware they can still restore the data quickly. For additional information on Acronis products please visit www.acronis.co.uk Follow Acronis on Twitter: http://twitter.com/acronis. *Survey conducted by Acronis in August 2010. Respondents were interviewed both face to face and online To buy today contact your Gem account manager on 01279 822822 or go online at www.gem.co.uk

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SPECTRUM

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SPECTRUM

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EXPLOSIVE SOUND Designed as premium quality, wired headsets for Xbox 360 gamers, the SteelSeries Spectrum 4XB and 5XB gaming headsets present gamers with adjustable, convenient, and clear voice communication for Xbox LIVE®; enhancing the gamers audio experience with; • Optimised soundscape for gaming • Retractable, unidirectional microphone system • Lightweight, comfortable headset experience • Optimal Xbox LIVE chat and in-game audio

For more information and to order today, contact your Gem account manager on 01279 822822 or visit www.gem.co.uk

PORT

Manhattan Range Protect with elegance The Manhattan range is Port Designs premium laptop bag range, it’s made from 1680D Ballistic Nylon and each bag is designed with style, usability and protection as the primary objectives, the entire Manhattan range comes with a life time warranty and is available in: Traditional Clamshell carry case for screen sizes from 15.4/6” up to 18.4”, a top loading variant for screen sizes 10-12”, 14” & 15.6”, a 15.6” traditional Backpack which includes security pocket and hidden rain cover (SRP £49.99), 15.6” backpack trolley (SRP £69.99), 15.6” traditional trolley case and a 18.4” traditional trolley case (SRP’s £99.99 - £129.99).

Manhattan Clamshell case The Manhattan Clamshell is a traditional carry case available in 15.4/6”, 16” & 18.4” and a range of colours (black, red, brown, pink, grey & copper*), has a reinforced polyethylene frame to enhance notebook protection and a special screen protection system to evenly distribute the weight and pressure in the bag evenly. Coming with a life time warranty, multiple storage pockets including a quick access front pocket for airline tickets etc it offers users style and conﬁdence that their notebook is protected. *red, brown, copper, pink & grey only available on 16” clamshell option SRP’s range from £39.99 - £49.99

Manhattan top loading cases The Manhattan Top loader is a stylish carry case made from 1680D ballistic nylon and as with all the Manhattan range it comes with a life time warranty. Style, functionality and protection are at the forefront of this bag, a padded notebook compartment offers excellent protection of the users notebook and the multiple storage pockets ensure that this bag exceeds expectations in terms of storage space, coming with a ergonomic neoprene carry handle and shoulder strap and available in 10-12”, 13-14” & 15.6” screen sizes the top loading bag is ideal for a consumer wishing to protect their notebook with elegance. SRP’s range from £34.99 - £49.99

For more information on PORT Designs products available from Gem contact your Gem account manager on 01279 822822 or go online at www.gem.co.uk

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FABLE III PRESS BUZZ The game's moral choice mechanic has been both enriched and deepened, and promises to deliver a far more engrossing experience this time round. EUROGAMER

We simply adore the Fable universe and it's always a pleasure to return. What's more, it's readily apparent that Lionhead's obsessive tweaking to the formula has made for a far more fluid, engaging experience. IGN

Molyneaux is infamous for making impossible claims about what his games will deliver to players, but from what we saw, we are once again hopeful that Microsoft's seminal RPG won't disappoint fans. GAME INFORMER

ionhead Studio's latest and greatest action-RPG makes a welcome appearance this month, promising to furnish gamers with an "unparalleled action and adventure experience." In the follow-up to the 3.5 million-selling Fable II, players will be introduced to a land blighted by poverty, tyranny and injustice. With the people divided, they must "lead a rebellion and start a revolution" as they aim to unseat the King of Albion and become the kingdom's new ruler. But once you've ﬁnally occupied the coveted throne, testing choices await you - it's an ever-evolving world of consequences. Will you be a noble ruler and uphold the principles and values that won you the seat of power, or will you cave into the corruption that runs rife? You can choose to be a monarch of the people, or bring the land of Albion to the point of ruin as you crush it with your powerful grip. The beauty of Fable III is that the choice always lies in your hands. In what is very much a evolution of the Britishness

A short history of fAble • September 14th 2004: Originally developed under the name Project Ego, Fable released exclusively for the Xbox, and instantly became the fastest-selling title on the platform. It achieved a Metacritic average of 85%, and sold over two million copies. • September 2005: Fable: The Lost Chapters released on PC and Xbox. Featured 16 additional quests, and a host of new monsters, spells, items and towns.

of the Fable series, Lionhead has been keen to build on that by hiring some of the most recognisable British icons in show business to lend their voice talent to the cast, including the likes of Simon Pegg, Jonathan Ross, John Cleese, as well as legends like Ben Kingsley and Stephen Fry. With some 47 hours of audio in the game it truly promises to be a unique proposition. Elsewhere, we can expect a host of reﬁnements and enhancements, including a new weapon-crafting system where you decide exactly how it's going to look Even the levelling-up process takes on a sense of drama, with players thrusting their sword into the sky and blasting enemies away when their weapon skill levels-up. Improvements are promised literally everywhere, with an enhanced visual sheen, a more intuitive, less 'RPG-like' 3D user interface, as well as much better co-operative play, and fantastic inect-enhanced features. Put simply, Fable III is another fantastic addition to the popular series, and is set to be a true blockbuster.

• October 24th 2008: Fable II released exclusively on Xbox 360, and featured a new cooperative play mode. The game reviewed exceptionally well, going on to achieve an 89% Metacritic average, and numerous Game of the Year awards. Sales topped more than 3.5 million - the best-selling RPG on the platform. Two DLC packs were also released. • October 29th 2010: Fable 3 released on Xbox 360. A PC version is set to follow shortly after.

Everything we see looks stunning. From mist-drenched, far-away caves to the moistened Victorian construction of the canal-side, the vistas in Fable III have really been taken up a notch. COMPUTERANDVIDEOGAMES.COM

I felt like the dev who was showing me the ropes was genuinely excited about the game and what it had to offer players. That kind of enthusiasm and passion is what making great games is all about and it certainly shows in Fable III. THE ESCAPIST

PUBLISHER Microsoft FORMAT Xbox 360 RELEASE DATE 29th October 2010 SRP £49.99 (Standard Edition) £59.99 (Ltd. Edition)

About lionheAd studios Founded in 1997 by former Bullfrog boss Peter Molyneux, the Guildford-based studio has been responsible for a string of successful games throughout the last decade. The team's much-delayed ﬁrst game was the ultra-ambitious 'god' strategy game Black & White. Released to universal acclaimed in 2001, it continued Molyneux's hit-strewn career, and lead to huge anticipation for each of his subsequent titles,

including Fable (2004), The Movies (2005) and Black & White 2. But it was Microsoft's acquisition of the studio in 2006 that ﬁnally gave the Lionhead set-up the ﬁnancial stability it badly needed, and allowed games like Fable 2 and its upcoming sequel to live up to their huge potential. Since June 2009, Molyneux has also been working as the creative director for Microsoft Games Studio, Europe, overseeing the production of numerous titles within the MGS setup.

Also AVilAble limited ColleCtor's edition True fans of the series won't want to miss out on this. Designed to look like one of the books from the game, this special edition features an exclusive quest, dog breed, outﬁt, playing cards, a Guild Seal Coin and more.

REASONS TO STOCK • Best version yet of seminal action-RPG • Big-name voice talent, including John Cleese, Simon Pegg and Jonathan Ross • Signiﬁcant marketing budget • Big critical acclaim • Follow-up to hugeselling 2008 classic

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YOU ARE THE CONTROLLER Controller-free fun comes to the Xbox 360 this November as Microsoft launches the ground-breaking Kinect add-on. Previously known under the code-name 'Project Natal', the revolutionary Kinect is a slim, black device that plugs directly into any Xbox 360 console and makes you the controller. Via the on-board camera, audio sensors, and motionsensing technology, Kinect can track 48 points of the human body, and can also recognise faces and voices. As a result, all-new types of game will be possible with Kinect. With no need to memorise the button layout of a traditional joypad

controller, you simply step in front of Kinect, and it will see you move, hear your voice and recognise your face. Kinect performs full-motion tracking of the human body, and is not affected by what a user is wearing, or the type of furniture in the room. But it's not simply a different way to control videogames, but also allows users to interface with all the 360's content without the need for a controller, including TV programs, music and live sport. For example, users can command a 1080p HD movie to start by simply saying “Xbox, play,” or browse their music library with a wave of a hand, Minority Report-style. Friends and family

can also interact in new ways. With Video Kinect, people can open a window into living rooms around the world for seamless video chat. With Kinect, the Xbox LIVE experience promises to be "more intuitive, social and interactive than ever before." With kinetic, movement-based control at the heart of the experience, Microsoft combined this central philosophy with being connected to both the Xbox and the Xbox LIVE community. Combine the two, and you have Kinect!

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Kinect Sports Turn your living room into a world-class stadium, bowling alley, soccer pitch or arena with Kinect Sports. Delivering the “ultimate party experience,” Kinect Sports is the ﬁrst controller-free sports game, where you’re not only the star athlete, but completely in control via your whole body.

curves, jump through obstacles and show off their acrobatic skills. In Kinect Joyride, you are the car.

A total of 15 titles will be available from launch. Here is Microsoft's fantastic ﬁrst party line-up. Kinect Adventures Bundled with Kinect, this exciting new title challenges players to jump, dodge and kick their way through exciting adventures set in exotic locations. Described as "the social adventure of a lifetime," the game requires full body interaction across 20 different minigames that the whole family can enjoy. Players will be able to ﬂoat in outer space, experience the excitement of roaring rapids, tackle mountaintop obstacle courses, and even dive down into the blue and explore a leaky underwater observatory. You can even share your adventures with friends and family members. Pose for the camera as it captures you and your friends tackling adventures together, or create live videos called “Living Statues," then upload the results to Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, or e-mail. 26

Kinectimals Build lasting friendships with some of the world's most exotic creatures in this unique new title from Frontier Developments. Designed as much for parents as children, Kinectimals invites animal lovers of all ages to get in touch with their wild side and adopt a playful friend, including lion, cheetah and Bengal tiger; and just like real pets, these 'Kinectimals' respond to you interactions. They come running when they hear your voice, and will jump, roll over and play dead when you tell them. Kinect Joyride The ﬁrst controller-free racing game promises to give "the ride of your lives." Featuring wild kart racing excitement and effortless full-body gaming, Kinect Joy Ride truly reinvents the driving game as we know it. Players can expect massive jumps and full-body stunts as they bend, twist and move their body to hug the

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Dance Central From the makers of Guitar Hero and Rock Band comes "the most immersive fullbody, controller-free dance video game". Designed for novices and experts, this amazing title from Harmonix boasts more than 650 moves and more than 90 dance routines from professional choreographers. Players will be able to rehearse and perform from the comfort of their living rooms to songs such as Basement Jaxx's “Rendez-Vu”, Kool & The Gang's “Jungle Boogie” and Kylie Minogue's “Can’t Get You Out of My Head”. Kinect Your Shape: Fitness Evolved This revolutionary fitness game for Kinect puts a player's body into the game, allowing for intuitive control to create the desired fitness experience. Choose a personal trainer, meet specific fitness goals, take a Yoga or Martial Arts class, or play fun, family-friendly mini-games. Thanks to the precise, real-time body-tracking system, Your Shape takes interactive fitness to the next level.

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Professor Layton and the Lost Future FORMAT DS RELEASE DATE 22nd October 2010 PUBLISHER Nintendo SRP £34.99

Professor Layton and his trusty apprentice Luke are back in his most exciting & mysterious new adventure yet, packed full of new puzzles to tease your brain! The story begins when the Professor receives a mysterious letter written by his sidekick Luke, but sent from 10 years in the future!! The future Luke warns of a terrible calamity that has befallen London and he needs the Professor’s aid. Earlier that week, the British Prime Minister disappeared after taking part in a special test on a time machine, which resulted in an explosion. Join Layton and Luke as they embark on an investigation which takes them on a timetravelling journey of mystery and intrigue of the most epic proportions, in a bid to save the future of London from a terrible fate! Fans and newcomers to the Professor Layton series should get ready to experience a brand new mysterious and engaging adventure full of unexpected twists and turns as well as 165 brand new brain teasers, riddles and logic puzzles guaranteed to challenge and delight all.

This is set to be the most epic, tragic and emotionally atmospheric instalment yet. With even more narrative and animated movie scenes than in the two previous instalments, this latest offering from Nintendo and developer Level 5 captures the spirit, adventure and charm of the wellloved series, but with a whole host of exciting additions and fresh challenges. Players will also be able to discover more about the Professor’s mysterious past through flashbacks, as the story is revealed with full-motion animation sequences that will explain the secrets behind Professor Layton’s lost lover and how he obtained his well-renowned hat.

Reasons To Stock • Most exciting and mysterious new adventure yet • Appeals to players of all ages • Well-loved series of titles

Wii Party FORMAT Wii RELEASE DATE 8th October 2010 PUBLISHER Nintendo SRP £39.99 includes remote

Prepare for a new kind of party game that introduces novel ways to play and ensure it’s a piece of cake for everyone to get in on the action.

important as what’s displayed on it, as House Party mode turns your living room into a pivotal part of the gameplay.

Sharing the instant accessibility of titles like Wii Sports and Wii Fit, Wii Party brings more than 80 different mini-games into your home to offer non-stop fun and unparalleled variety as you and your family and friends grab up to four Wii remotes and try your hand at a host of inventive and intuitive gaming experiences. To add to the enjoyment, players can sample every second with their Mii characters and see them in action like never before!!

The Hide ‘n’ Hunt game will have you rummaging through cupboards and peering under the sofa as you desperately search for the hidden Wii Remotes before time runs out. If you can block out the laughter of whoever did the hiding you’ll hear the occasional sounds from the Wii Remote to give you a helpful clue as to its whereabouts. Alternatively, tackle the Time Bomb game and see if you can keep a steady hand as you pass a ticking Wii Remote between friends. Careful though, one wrong move and your chances of winning will be up in smoke!

With 13 different game modes to get to grips with, Wii Party will be the life and soul of any gathering as you enjoy games that refine the traditional party videogame experience. For the first time, the action away from the television screen will be as

Reasons To Stock • Stacks of mini-games to discover • Packed with enough fun to keep everyone entertained • New level of interactivity

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JUST DANCE 2 Just Dance 2 Tracklist highlights:

PUBLISHER Ubisoft FORMAT Wii RELEASE DATE 15th October 2010 SRP £29.99

The four million-selling Just Dance phenomenon returns this month, with the fantastic sequel promising to get everyone on their feet, moving to the beat and having fun all over again! Released exclusively for the Wii, the follow-up boasts a new duet co-operative and competitive mode, as well as a much-improved movement detection system to ensure that it's the definitive dancing game experience. A range of new dance moves are promised, with iconic songs giving players the chance to get their body moving to various contrasting musical styles, from rock to hip hop, to pop and R&B, and even Bollywood or Reggaeton. And with no sneering judges to criticise their moves, players can just get on the dance floor and have some fun.

REASONS TO STOCK • The follow-up to one of the biggest hits of the last year. • New modes, new songs. • Huge marketing presence.

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Just Dance 2 can even be used as an exercise tool, with solo play featuring a Just Dance Sweat Meter calorie counter. Players can set themselves daily and weekly objectives, meaning the game seamlessly combines fun and fitness. As you'd expect from such a hugely popular brand, it's got a killer track list, with more than 40 new songs to get jiggy with, encompassing

familiar classics and recent chart-toppers. With a wide variety of genres covered, there really is something for everyone. And if that's still not enough, further tracks will be available for download online via the ever-expanding catalogue on WiiWare. On top of that, new modes like Party Mode let players get the party started, with no need to navigate menus to get the next song on. It'll be a non-stop danceathon, with players able to truly lose themselves in the music... All Night Long! For the more competitive players, though, Just Dance 2 allows dancers to form their own teams and engage in dance-offs, dancing sideby-side, with up to eight players per round. To top it all off, Just Dance 2 also caters for people who perhaps lack the confidence to dance, but want to show off their vocal talents. Just grab a mic and sing along, and score some points that way instead. With classic artists like James Brown, Elvis Presley and The Jackson Five lining up alongside Rhianna, Vampire Weekend and The Ting Tings, Just Dance 2 looks set to be one of the key titles in the run-up to Christmas - and beyond.

• Avril Lavigne – "Girlfriend" • Baby Girl – “Reggaeton” • Bangles – "Walk Like An Egyptian" • Beastie Boys – "Body Movin’ (Fatboy Slim Remix)" • Blondie – "Call Me" • Boney M. – "Rasputin" • Cher – "The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s In His Kiss)" • Donna Summer – "Hot Stuff" • Elvis Presley – "Viva Las Vegas" • Fatboy Slim – "Rockafeller Skank" • Franz Ferdinand – "Take Me Out" • Ike & Tina Turner – "Proud Mary" • James Brown – "I Got You (I Feel Good)" • Jamiroquai – "Cosmic Girl" • Junior Senior – "Move Your Feet" • Justice – "D.A.N.C.E." • Katti Kalandal – “Bollywood " • Ke$ha – "TiK ToK • Mardi Gras – "Iko Iko" • MIKA – "Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)" • Outkast – "Hey Ya!" • Quincy Jones & His Orchestra – "Soul Bossa Nova" • Rihanna – "S.O.S." • Snap! – "The Power" • Supergrass – "Alright" • The Frighteners – "Monster Mash" • The Jackson 5 – "I Want You Back" • The Pussycat Dolls – "When I Grow Up" • The Rolling Stones – "Sympathy For The Devil (Fatboy Slim Remix)" • The Ting Tings – "That’s Not My Name" • The Weather Girls – "It’s Raining Men" • Vampire Weekend – "A-Punk" • Wham! – "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go"

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Just Dance FORMAT Wii RELEASE DATE Available now PUBLISHER Ubisoft SRP £24.99

The best contest ever comes to your own living room with Just Dance from Ubisoft. With music spanning the 80’s and 90’s, Just Dance let’s players step to the beat of over 30 dance songs and learn real-life dance moves.

Reasons To Stock • Famous and unforgettable tracks • Perfect for all ages • Pick-up and play controls

With simple pick-up and player control, Just Dance lets players dance along to their favourite hits including Cyndi Lauper’s ‘ Girls just wanna have fun’, Blur’s ‘Girl’s and Boy’s’ , MC Hammer’s ‘U can’t touch this’ and Technotronic’s ‘Pump up the jam’. Just Dance is fun for all the family, and each song has a difficultly rating so there is something for every level of dancer and a song to suit everyone’s tastes. Just grab the Wiimote and dance to this impressive track list full of famous and unforgettable hits. Move your body like a superstar and challenge up to 4 of your friends to professional choreographed routines.

Dance on Broadway FORMAT Wii RELEASE DATE Available now PUBLISHER Ubisoft SRP £24.99

After the runaway hit of Just Dance, Ubisoft released Dance on Broadway, letting players sing, dance and act in the very best of Broadway musicals. From classics to the most modern tunes, players can experience the magic of Broadway in your living room. Players can experience the thrill of being in the spotlight by dancing, acting and performing to Broadway choreography with only their Wiimote, whilst also singing along to the lyrics on-screen. Once completing their performance players will get a standing ovation from their audience and rapturous applause, even when playing alone.

of the signature dance moves from some of the greatest shows on Broadway. With Dance on Broadway players can experience the thrill of the being in the spotlight with up to 4 friends at a time, with anytime opt-in. Recreate some of the most famous duets and ensembles with your friends and family, sharing the fun and big show moments. Reasons To Stock • Performing in 20 of the best shows from the Broadway • Multiplayer option • Recreate some of the most famous duets

Experience the very best of Broadway with 20 of the best songs from the Broadway shows including Chicago, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Cabaret, Hairspray and The Lion King. Players have to chance to perform some

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“Sing and Share Your Favourite Songs and Nursery Rhymes”

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My First Songs From the makers of U-Sing and U-Sing ‘Girls Night’ comes the ﬁrst karaoke game for 3-6 year olds on the Wii. My First Songs lets children sing to their favourite ﬁrst songs and nursery rhymes, just like grown-ups.

PUBLISHER Mindscape FORMAT Wii RELEASE DATE 29th October 2010 SRP £29.99 Bundle with 1 Mic £39.99

REASONS TO STOCK • First Wii Karaoke game for 3-6 year olds • 20 popular songs to choose from • Multiplayer option

With 20 popular songs to choose from including Three Blind Mice, Mary had a Little Lamb and Itsy Bitsy Spider children can enjoy all their favourite tracks. All the songs are also already known by heart by children, so they can play even if they cannot read. My First Songs combines entertaining and educational values where children can learn with famous songs, allowing them to make musical discoveries. The graphics are also very cute and rich, with children performing their songs whilst on the farm with all their favourite animals. The game also features a multiplayer mode where 2 players can enjoy the fun together, and the two pitch bars allow them to see who is the performing the songs the best. There are also mini-games available that include dance where children can choose between the girl, the boy or the rat and make them dance on their favourite songs by moving the Wiimote. Children can also record their own music with the piano mini game where the players are required to follow sequences.

LIST OF SONGS Alphabet Song (A B C) Baa, Baa, Black Sheep The Farmer In The Dell Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes B-I-N-G-O Mulberry Bush If You’re Happy And You Know It Itsy Bitsy Spider Hickory Dickory Dock Mary Had A Little Lamb Michael Finnegan Old Mac Donald Oh I Do Like Be Beside The Seaside She’ll Be Comin’ Round The Moutain Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star And many more.....

MINDSCAPE TALKS TO THE FUTURE ABOUT MY FIRST SONGS How do you expect the game to perform at retail? We have very high expectations for My First Songs…as with our recent release U-Sing ‘Girls Night’ this title has a very clear audience and all of the elements of the title have been matched to the audience, tracklist, graphics, user-interface, packaging etc. It really does make a fantastic gift purchase for a parent or grandparent. What key features can players experience in the game and who are you targeting? The game is very clearly targeted at young children from 3 – 6 years; it features a fantastic ‘playlist’ of first songs and nursery rhymes along with a series of original cartoons that have been created specifically for the title. What are you doing to market this game? In addition to our usual range of consumer activity (radio, national press etc), we will once again look to work very closely with our retail partners to find the best ways to present this exciting title to the public. This is a real ‘first to market’ product and we will shortly be unveiling a heavyweight PR campaign to build awareness….and perhaps a celebrity endorsement!

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Shaun White Skateboarding PUBLISHER Ubisoft FORMAT Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Wii RELEASE DATE

Dual sport 'super athlete' Shaun White collaborates with Ubisoft this month on a fantastic, innovative skateboarding title that promises to crank up extreme sports gaming to an exciting new level. Said to be "the most ambitious instalment yet", Shaun White Skateboarding will, Ubisoft says, "make skate dreams possible" by bringing the adrenaline rush of real skateboarding right to your living rooms.

1st October 2010 SRP £49.99 (Xbox 360, PS3) £39.99 (Wii, PC)

REASONS TO STOCK • Takes extreme sports gaming to an exciting new level. • Customise and share creations online. • High profile marketing push. • High expectations critically. • Shaun White a high-profile figure.

Players will transform a dull, lifeless urban space into their own "extraordinary skating utopia." And as they skate, "colour, life and brilliance" will be added to the city, with players able to extend handrails into exciting grinds that stretch up to dizzying heights. Opportunities to transform the city present themselves everywhere, with players able to empty fountains to create bowls, carve alleys into epic quarter and half pipes, and morph streets into ramps. As new areas of the city are uncovered, the opportunities for more ambitious routes and skate lines present themselves, and this creativity is subsequently rewarded not only with points, but more gear and new skating opportunities.

Choice is paramount in Shaun White Skateboarding, with players given the option of skating any way they choose, and the freedom to create, customise and share their skating world with their online buddies. According to Ubi, "Shaun White Skateboarding empowers skaters to push the limits of what's possible." As you'd expect from a skateboarding title, tricks are an all-important part of the package, and this doesn't disappoint. Mr White himself has "handpicked" more than 80 skate tricks, including one called the Armadillo - created by Shaun. As players go through the game pulling off scores of authentic moves, they'll really get to experience the visceral thrill of grabbing big air, eating it and sticking a landing! In addition, several different mission types and challenges will feature throughout each of the massive districts, including race, collect, narrative missions and more. Online play is also a key part of the Shaun White Skateboarding experience, with players able to jump online and challenge their mates in cooperative or competitive modes. Better still, split-screen multiplayer support lets players duke it out on the sofa, perhaps challenging rivals on maps they've created themselves. With online leaderboards tracking every part of the game, the opportunity for bragging rights are enormous. Shaun White Skateboarding looks set to be another key title from Ubisoft in the run-up to the key pre-Christmas selling period.

PRESSBUZZ Plenty for casual fans to enjoy. IGN I started out wondering why the world needs another skateboarding game. Now I know why - and can't wait to play more. Joystiq For those that can't get on with the serious skating on offer in Skate, there's something here to enjoy. VideoGamer It’s a mechanic not unlike the one seen in Ubisoft’s cel-shaded Prince Of Persia reboot, which saw you returning colour to the drab worlds, only this time you do it with attitude. Nowgamer It's so weird and enthusiastic, it might fit the bill for plenty of people tired of peripherals and hardcore digital skating. Destructoid

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NBA 2K11 FORMAT Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PC RELEASE DATE 8th October 2010 PUBLISHER 2K Games SRP Xbox 360, PS3 £49.99 - Wii, PC £29.99

The latest instalment in the best selling, and highest rated NBA videogame series, NBA 2K11 is the best way to plug into the NBA culture. It’s the most fun, authentic NBA videogame experience and is for any sports fan with that competitive fire who wants to play the best NBA simulation on the market. It’s the NBA series that everyone is playing from the most elite NBA athletes and superstars to local court gym rats. Featuring Michael Jordan as this year’s cover athlete, and several new gameplay modes and updates, NBA 2K11 continues its trailblazing reputation of weaving both emerging and well-established musical acts into the basketball mix. Building on the momentum from NBA 2K10, NBA 2K11 delivers the best basketball videogame experience ever with enhanced gameplay, AI presentation, visuals, audio and online activity.

breakout bands and highly acclaimed artists. The soundtrack will sharpen this year’s greatest basketball simulation ever with an extensive collection of 29 tracks from artists that tap into the energy, hustle and excitement of the NBA.

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Complementing the appearance of the series’ greatest cover athlete to date is the biggest and best soundtrack in 2K history, offering an eclectic mix of upcoming

NHL 2K11 FORMAT Wii RELEASE DATE 8th October 2010 PUBLISHER 2K Games SRP £29.99

Marking 2K Sports’ third ground-breaking hockey release on Wii, NHL 2K11 takes video game hockey to a new level. 2K Sports’ Wii MotionPlus 2.0 brings revolutionary stick control to your Wii Remote with the ability to execute real-time (one-to-one) dekes, puck juggling, shooting and defensive manoeuvres. Bringing these incredible moves to life are improved player models, freshly lit and redesigned arenas, and highly detailed jerseys and equipment. Completing the package and making this the deepest hockey experience available on Wii.

link up and every player on the ice is human-controlled. For those looking for more of a simulation of real hockey, NHL 2K11 offers even more authentic hockey action than before including broken sticks, more responsive skating and improved A.I., incorporating close-ups of players NHL 2K11 is sure to score big with Wii gamers this season!

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2K Sports also introduces the all-new Road to the Cup interactive, multiplayer mode featuring Miis battling in mini-games, trivia challenges and skills competitions. Letting your Miis take to the ice, Road to the Cup enables players to earn fans and then complete a hockey free for all. For more demanding play, gamers can take part in online team play, where five Wiis

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PES 2011 FORMAT Xbox 360, PS3, PC RELEASE DATE 8th October 2010 PUBLISHER Konami SRP £49.99 Xbox 360, PS3/ £29.99 PC Long regarded as offering incredible realism and control, PES 2011 reinvigorates the series with the most advanced raft of gameplay additions, control options, and animations to meet the evolution of real-life football. Central to its total freedom of play, PES 2011 introduces a power bar for each player that allows the user to determine the exact strength and placement of every pass and shot. Balls can now be spread anywhere with utter precision, with long balls into space, short passes to feet and intricate one-twos allowing the player to dictate play and control the tempo of a match. New AI routines are also designed to enhance the freedom of play, placing every move and decision in the player’s hands. Users will need to sense and react to threats, completely controlling both of the

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light

Final Fantasy XIV

FORMAT DS RELEASE DATE 8th October 2010 PUBLISHER Square Enix SRP £24.99

FORMAT PC RELEASE DATE 30th September 2010 PUBLISHER Square Enix SRP £34.99

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light is a brand new Final Fantasy game for the Nintendo DS boasting beautiful picture book visuals and an easy to control battle system that will appeal to both old and new fans of the series. Designed with the concept of a traditional RPD brought-up-to-date with the best of today’s technology, the game goes back to the basics and origins of the Final Fantasy series, with a classic story of four young heroes embarking on an unforgettable adventure; a tale of dragons, kings, princesses and witches. Innovation and tradition are seamlessly blended with a classic turn-based Battle system with players able to set their own battle commands designed to perfectly match the user-friendly Nintendo DS Touch Screen controls. Players can join their

friends’ adventure with up to four players able to share the fun and conquer dungeons together. While the unique new job change “Crown System” allows players to freely switch the character’s class simply by changing the hat each character wears. There are over 20 jobs to choose from including the traditional Black Mage, White Mage, Ranger and many more.

The latest instalment to the Final Fantasy series, Final Fantasy XIV brings players unprecedented levels of player choice and freedom, introducing adventurers to the Armoury system, which influences character development as well as individual gameplay experience.

Offering unforgettable adventures and exciting new experiences, Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light continues this famous tradition, with an adventure that boasts incredible ease of play and a gorgeous art style that should prove to be extremely popular with fans.

As denizens of the new and visually stunning realm of Eorzea, players will actively engage in compelling storylines narrated through high-definition, real-time events featuring the players’ own highly personalised and versatile characters.

Reasons To Stock • Brand-new Final Fantasy for Nintendo DS • User-friendly controls • Share the fun with friends

While exploring even the farthest reaches of this magnificent world, adventurers are given the freedom to entirely alter their gameplay experience by simple swapping out equipment, and realise objectives with or without the aid of others. The entire experience is crafted to accommodate the

player and their chosen actions in every respect to give the player sublime control over every movement. With 360-degree passing ratio, players must precisely weight their passes and second-guess the runs of their team-mates and exploit their movement. Players can even apply pressure on opponents to force them off the ball. Having totally reworked every element of in-game animation, the additions become clear even before kick-off, with the players enjoying fluid, natural movements, with more realistic acceleration and inertia than ever before. The physicality between players has also improved, jostling and blocking now looks stunning. Reasons To Stock • Total control • New defender AI • Master league online

widest variety of play styles-from the lone mercenary with only moments a day to spare, to the legion of comrades campaigning for days on end, and every combination in between. Players can take on adventures alone or with friends as they undertake quests and engage in battles as they travel through Eorzea.

Reasons To Stock • Fully customisable characters • New and visually stunning realm • Armoury system

GAMESFOCUS Challenge Me: Brain Puzzles 2 and Challenge Me: Word Puzzles FORMAT PC, Wii, DS RELEASE DATE 8th October 2010 PUBLISHER OG International SRP £19.99 Challenge Me: Word Puzzles

Challenge Me: Brain Puzzles 2 Challenge yourself with loads more brain boggling puzzles in Challenge Me: Brain Puzzles 2. With 7 great games including Sudoku, Towers, Number Soup and Squares players will not need to worry about getting bored. Most puzzles are generated from new each time you start a new game, meaning that the possibilities are endless, and with 4 profiles available there are enough save slots for the family. Players can also track their progress in Challenge Mode with a bar diagram that keeps track of your scores and progress.

Ensuring hours of entertainment Challenge Me: Word Puzzles put players to the test with these fun spelling and word games. Including 7 fun word based puzzles including anagrams, word search and conundrums there are unlimited combinations to enjoy. When in a hurry, players can enjoy a casual 3 minute puzzle fix in Quick Mode or track their progress in Challenge mode, where a bar diagram keeps track of their scores and progress.

Reasons To Stock • Hours of entertainment • 4 profiles available so there are enough save slots for the family • Track your progress

John Daly’s Pro Golf

Fly To

FORMAT Xbox 360, PS3, PC RELEASE DATE 8th October 2010 PUBLISHER OG International SRP £44.99 Xbox 360/PS3 £29.99 PC

FORMAT PC RELEASE DATE 29th October 2010 PUBLISHER Funbox Media SRP £19.99

Get ready to “Grip it and Rip it” with John Daly’s Prostroke Golf, starring the World famous PGA golfer John “The Lion” Daly. Described as what could possibly be the best possible golf game ever, John Daly’s Prostroke Golf features the unique and critically acclaimed ProStroke™ control that allows players to shape and control real golf shots like never before. Bringing the real PGA experience into your home, the game features fully licensed courses which John has actually played on and includes many different game modes, realistic golf physics and commentary by the famous voices of golf delivering the complete golfing experience for golf fans, sports fans and gamers. With five different game modes, the ‘Challenge Mode’ offers a series of golfing

trials presented by John Daly himself, as he takes the player through the different disciplines of the game, from putting and approaching play to the world famous ‘Long John’ drive itself. With great control and realism, players can shape your shots and bomb down the fairway just like in real golf. Beginners can hit good shots and experienced players can hit great ones!

Reasons To Stock • Features the world famous John Daly • Live Commentary • 12 varied and challenging courses • PS3 version is move compatible

The Fly To range of add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator have been re-engineered and are now available for the first time to work with FSX and FS2004. The first five titles in the Fly To range take the player on a trip to either, New York, Singapore, UK & Eire, Africa or France, experiencing the most detailed satellite imagery ever. Within each of the titles players are treated to carefully crafted approaches that will take their breath away. Not only will players approach an international airport, but they will approach it as a real pilot would, taking flight paths over some of the World’s most incredible landscapes. In Fly To New York players will approach provincial airports such as Providence R.I, carry out CAT III landings in Connecticut, New Jersey or Boston, as well as approach flights to La Guardia, JFK or Newark

Each scenario has its own specific features that allow the player to experience the same as actual pilots do. Using a Flightsoft add on will not only open up new destinations, it makes the approach to the destinations extra special. Also available: Fly To UK & Eire Fly To Africa Fly To France Fly To New York Fly To Taipei

Reasons To Stock • Each title can use any of the players existing scenery • Truly unique experience for PC Pilots • Uses real world flight paths, weather conditions and jetliner sounds

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