The Future - September 2012 by Exertis

store.gem.co.uk September 2012

CONTENTS 05 EDITOR’S COMMENT

Faye Le Duc shares the September happenings at Gem

06 WE WANT ONE

The Primer Wireless Headset exclusively for Xbox 360

07 GEM NEWS

The latest news from Gem

09 NEW TO US

Damson join Gem with the Cisor BT5

13 KASPERSKY

Introducing the new Kaspersky Internet Security 2013 range

17 MICROSOFT

Check out the new range and win £600 with Microsoft Hardware

19 IRIS

Fantastic new scanners to keep the unorganised organised

21 LOGITECH

Student essentials on the go, space saving notebook attach products from Logitech

23 TDK

Bringing back the boom with TDK’s retro speaker dock range

24 UBISOFT

The nations favourite dance game is back with Just Dance 4, and with Wii U compatibility it’s bound to be on everyone’s Christmas list

26 MICROSOFT

Master Chief is back with the next AAA title from Microsoft with Halo 4

32 UBISOFT

Release your inner rock star with Rocksmith and win a weekend break for 2

34 CODEMASTERS

F1 2013 is back. Get into the game, live life like a Formula 1 driver and rise to success.

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FLUX YOURSELF. IN STYLE. Designed to go anywhere and everywhere; Flux provides a high quality audio experience whether you are on the go, competing at gaming tournaments, at the office, or kicking back at home.

CONNECT

CUSTOMISE

You can connect to any device, PC, laptop, smartphone/iphone/ipad. It comes with two cables in box to do this. It includes an inline microphone.

You can share music, there are two audio jacks, so someone can plug into your headset to listen to what you’re listening too.

It’s customisable – you can replace the ear caps and cushions with different colours and brands.

COMEDITOR’S editor’s comment

September marks the start of peak which, for many, means optimism for growth, new technologies emerging and an abundance of new products to ﬁll shelves. We’ve got a brilliant showcase of AAA titles with exclusive pre-order offers and competitions on nearly every one – from added value items with every copy of a game for you to pass to your customers, to Live in-store demo’s and weekend breaks for 2.

Faye Le Duc PR & Marketing Manager

Gem has recently welcomed a plethora of new vendors to their already healthy line up. Our latest partner Damson are causing a stir with their cracking little Bluetooth speaker, which can transform a packet of crisps into a sub-woofer – and VIBE kicked off their Gem campaign with a boom with their articulated lorry showing off the capabilities of their technology at its best. As ever, it’s all systems go within Gem Creative at Gem HQ. It’s delightful to see so many manufacturers commissioning new and exciting in-store display solutions and bespoke added-value bundles to support the channel through the busiest time of the year. Throughout September the sales team have a number of great promotions on offer to see you through the Back to School period. Microsoft has launched an exclusive incentive with Gem, offering one lucky customer the chance to win a £600 Amazon voucher with any hardware orders over £200! We’ve got some fun things going on with our social media sites including a free Xbox 360 and Borderlands 2 giveaway competition – to be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is like our page, that’s it, no catch! If you haven’t already done so, just visit www.facebook.com/gemgroup to get involved and keep up-to-date

Faye

Managing Editor Faye Le Duc

Publisher Gem Creative

Web Executive Peter Cox

Gem Distribution Ltd St. George House, Parkway Harlow Business Park, Harlow, Essex, CM19 5QF

Design Sophie Hammond Amber-Sky Watts Gaming Editor Kristan Reed

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Head of Marketing Katie Rawlings

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we want one

Mad Catz

TRITTON Primer Official Xbox 360 Wireless Co-branded Headset Officially licensed for the Xbox 360 console, TRITTON’s Primer Wireless Stereo Headset uses proprietary 5.8 GHz wireless technology to provide clear and precise game audio. Access to critical headset functions like volume and mic mute are only a finger-tap away. With the ability to independently adjust chat volume and game volume on-the-fly, you gain the power to easily fine-tune your audio experience. The Primer’s proprietary 5.8 GHz wireless technology offers far superior audio clarity when compared to the industry standard 2.4 GHz. Many wireless products on the market today are on the 2.4 GHz band and if your headset operates within this frequency, it’s prone to interference from cordless phones, Bluetooth devices, and even your microwave oven. The Primer’s 5.8 GHz wireless range sidesteps potential interference by utilizing a much larger bandwidth. Utilizing the highest quality drivers available for use in commercial headsets—Neodymium— highfidelity game and chat audio is pumped through a pair of amplified 40mm speakers for rich bass and crisp highs – all you need for the ultimate audio experience with any Xbox 360 Console

For more information on Mad Catz Tritton Primer, contact your Gem account manager on 01279 822822 or go online at store.gem.co.uk

EDITOR’S gem news

Gem News

EXCLUSIVE

TO GEM

Gem Creative continue to expand

Win a £600 Amazon voucher

Merchandising arm added to Gem Creative’s portfolio of services Gem Creative, Gem’s award-winning creative department, have seen a tremendous growth in their offering over the past few years – evolving from a trade marketing department to the agency you see today delivering highly visible projects for some of the industry’s highest profile manufacturers. Finding the perfect merchandising partner with excellent service levels and equally high standards is essential and with their outstanding reputation and great portfolio of customers, Gem Creative are hugely confident that they have found this within Twenty5Eight.

need to add a merchandising arm to its division has become apparent. We offer everything from in-store product demo design, display solutions and demo units,so it seemed the perfect fit to join forces with Twenty5Eight in offering an end to end solution for retail. We already have a great working relationship with them, and now is the perfect time to work collaboratively as we steam roll towards peak. Anybody looking for POS design and/or merchandising should contact Gem Creative or Twenty5-8 directly”

Exclusive Microsoft® Hardware incentive for Indies

Spend over £200 on Microsoft Hardware products throughout September to be in with a chance of winning £600 to spend on Amazon.co.uk. The range of products available includes the new Sculpt Touch Mouse and Wedge Touch Mouse which launched last month, as well as the Wedge Mobile Keyboard when it is available from 19th September 2012. To be in with a chance of winning, contact your Gem account manager today on 01282 822 822

Katie Rawlings, Head of Marketing/Creative at Gem comments “As Gem Creative continues to expand, the

Gem bolster sales division Rene Batenburg joins Gem Gem is delighted to announce the appointment of ex-Trust Country Manager Rene Batenburg who will be taking on the role as National Sales Manager. Rene will report directly into Sales Director, Neil Willerton. With over 23 years of experience in distribution and as a vendor, Rene joins Gem following a lengthy role at Trust where he was primarily responsible for re-introducing the Trust brand into UK & Ireland retail high street and online outlets. Having managed large teams and accounts within the UK & Europe, Rene joins at an exciting time for Gem, as it diversifies its business offering to ensure it is constantly moving with the market. Neil Willerton, Sales Director comments ‘I’m delighted with the appointment of Rene, he brings with him a wealth of experience from his time at Trust. Rene will be responsible for the National Accounts and Grocery teams utilizing his contacts and experience to develop a one stop shop solution for our partners’.

Win a London city break for 2 with Rocksmith Unleash your inner rock star and win a bundle of goodies

Buy 5 or more copies of Ubisofts Rocksmith on either Xbox 360 or PS3 format to be in with a chance of winning a weekend in the UK’s capital city. Not only will you win one nights accommodation, but you’ll pick up tickets to see the famous London musical We Will Rock You, a copy of Rocksmith for Xbox 360 and your very own guitar to practise on! Contact your Gem account manager to place your order today!

Damson partner with Gem Little speakers with big sound Wireless speaker manufacturer Damson have recently partnered with Gem to bring the Cisor BT5 to the retail channel, following a successful launch at the Gadget Show earlier this year. The sleek portable Bluetooth speaker turns almost any surface into sound using patented technology and the outstanding quality found in the Cisor BT5, the first product release from Damson, can only promise great things from the partnership. Gem is delighted to welcome them on board. To read more about Damson and the Cisor BT5, turn to page 9.

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new to us

Damson Cisor BT5 Engineered from aluminium, the Damson速 Cisor BT5 is a stylish wireless portable Bluetooth speaker that incorporates innovative technology and resonates through almost any surface to deliver perfectly balanced 360-degree sound from all smartphones, computers, tablets, MP3 players or any audio source with a 3.5mm jack output. Smaller than a tennis ball measuring just 55mm x 54mm, the Damson速 Cisor BT5 uses the surface it sits on to deliver exceptional sound using US Navy patented Incisor Diffusion Technology. Place the Cisor BT5 onto any surface that carries sound - be it a coffee table, bedside cupboard, desk or even a window - for deep, rich sound like no other product of its size.

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Whether on the move, playing music at home, streaming it in a hotel room or in the park with friends, the stylish Cisor BT5 is the ultimate take anywhere speaker that gives that extra oomph needed to fully enjoy music, TV shows or movies wirelessly. When it comes to the professional market, the Cisor BT5 will make the perfect business travelling device enhancing audible laptop presentations. And, once work is over computer gamers can become totally immersed using the Cisor BT5 to give extra reality to their gaming experience. Here at Gem we are dedicated to delivering unique and innovative products to our customers and, with their patented technology, chic designs, contemporary colours and quality you can feel, Damson are the perfect partner.

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Introducing Rene Batenburg Gems new National Sales Manager Hi Rene, you’re now 1 month into your new position as Sales Manager for Gem, what are your thoughts so far? Previously; as a vendor, I had been impressed with the setup at Gem. Now having had the opportunity to get to know my new colleagues and to be part of this organisation, I am enthusiastic about my new position and the challenges ahead. Of course there is always room for improvement and I can use my experience actively in the process. What was your first role? Have you always been on the destined for a career in sales? My first sales role was as an Account Manager at Croky Chips (United Biscuits) in the Netherlands. Yes, my sales career started early. Even on holiday as a child, I sold used newspapers and magazines in the holiday park at the side of the road. I asked neighbours if they had finished reading and sold them to people heading back to their mobile homes in the late afternoon. You could say that my desire to sell started then and has developed over the years to where I’m now.

How will your past experience help Gem to evolve and expand within the retail channel? With 23 years’ experience of distribution and as a vendor, I strongly believe I am the ideal intermediate between both worlds. By listening to our retailers, understanding their needs, ﬁnding opportunities; that, together with the fantastic Gem portfolio of brands, should be a win-win situation for everyone. Describe yourself in 3 words… Dutch, bold and very ambitious. If you had to host a dinner party and could invite anyone, who would you invite and why? Normally, I would say a few names and be done. However, after watching the closing ceremony of London 2012 Olympic Games, I would say that that would be my ideal dinner party, albeit on a large scale. Such an amazing line up of British artists, together with a fantastic show and audience… and yes, I would like my table in the middle of the stadium please!

Rachel Gordon shares Mad Catz updates... September, as always is a busy busy month in camp Mad Catz! With the imminent release of the much anticipated Damage Inc Pacific Squadron WWII™, Mad Catz have recruited the talent of London based PR agency: Premiere to support with the game launch. Both parties are working together to promote the campaign. See: www.damageincthegame.com Keeping with the ‘flight’ theme… under their Pro flight simulation brand; Saitek, Mad Catz have also recently announced their introduction into multiplayer combat flying within the Microsoft Flight Simulator X universe called: Combat Pilot™. Tritton gaming audio is going from strength to strength with the Microsoft co-branded headset roll out now in full swing, with the most recent addition to the range now shipping. The Warhead 7.1 wireless headset has caused quite a stir and is receiving outstanding reviews on a daily basis, not to mention a new licenced range to support the launch of up and coming giant Halo4 ™

It’s also silly season within the events team camp at the moment! Having recently hosted their very own Mad Catz Unveiled Party in London, it was full steam ahead into EGL7 where Mad Catz were main sponsor for the MW3 tournament and were successfully represented by the LowLandLions Halo team. Next is Gamescom in Cologne, Germany where Mad Catz Unveiled hit the road with the team hosting their own pre-show event to showcase everything new and exiting! Next up in the UK is the Imsomnia I46 event at the beginning of the month and Mad Catz again will dominate the event by hosting the Mad Catz European Chamionships within the ﬁghting games arena as well as featuring on a host of other stands and the odd stage appearance!

Rachel Gordon UK Marketing Manager

Experience seven-channel, full-range virtual surround sound for gaming, music and movies with the brand new 780™ from the latest Plantronics® Gamecom range. For more information contact your Gem account manager on 01279 822822 or visit store.gem.co.uk

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Kaspersky Internet Security 2013 delivers premium PC protection from all Internet threats, ensuring safety when using the web to bank, shop, surf, social network, and more. Unique technologies, such as Safe Money and Secure Keyboard, protect ﬁnancial transactions via online banks, payment systems such as PayPal, and e-stores.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2013 is the backbone of a PC’s security system, delivering essential, real-time protection from the latest malware.

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Kaspersky’s hybrid approach to protection combines the real-time efﬁciency of the Cloud with powerful security technologies on the PC to deliver a faster, more effective response to today’s complex, ever-evolving threats. Plus, it works behind-the-scenes, ensuring your customers are always safe, and free to enjoy the Internet to its full potential, without disruption.

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Stream movies. Play games Unlock your digital world with Roku Introducing ROKU, the original best-selling internet streaming player from the US - now available exclusively from Gem in the UK. With Roku, it has never been easier to enjoy great films and TV programmes, live sports, music, games and more-all instantly on a TV, whenever your customers want it. It keeps getting better Lots of great entertainment channels, including the recently announced ‘Sky NOW TV’, Netflix, Crackle, UFC and more. Plus games The XS remote features motion sensors so you can play games with a flick of a wrist. Full Angry Birds game included free! The easiest setup Works with virtually any TV, includes built-in wireless and sets up in minutes. More power Up to 1080p HD video. Includes Ethernet for wired connection plus USB port. ROKU LT - Best value in HD streaming At an SRP of just £49.99, the LT offers an inexpensive way to enjoy the freedom of streaming with almost any TV at 720p HD clarity. With built in wireless and 100’s of channels to choose from, the ROKU LT is the best way to view hundreds of your favourite movies with Sky’s new NOW TV service, Netflix, Crackle and more. ROKU 2 XS - Fully loaded with games The ROKU 2 XS delivers a whopping 1080p HD viewing experience for maximum entertainment – whether watching movies or playing games. The Bluetooth remote control features sensors for motion-based game play and game-ready buttons for enhanced gameplay, be-it on the pre-loaded Angry Birds or another streamed game. For those who can’t get enough, the built-in MicroSD slot provides an additional storage solution for hundreds more games and the additional Ethernet and USB ports delivers constant connection so your customers will never miss out.

2 Connect to Network

1 Plug it in

3 Enjoy

OR WI-FI

ETHERNET® XS only

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Microsoft Windows 8 Hardware Touch. Flick. Click. Go.

The Touch Mouse and Explorer Touch Mouse already work great with Windows 7, and once Windows 8 is available, you can easily use both mice with the new operating system.

Windows 8 at your ﬁngertips Microsoft® Touch Mouse The Touch Mouse from Microsoft, fully optimized for Windows 8, presents a new way to navigate a PC. Since Windows 8 will utilise vertical and horizontal scrolling on the Start Screen, the Touch Mouse will provide a smooth and effortlessly natural four-way scrolling experience. Featuring a large touch-sensitive surface that responds to one-, two- and threeﬁngered gestures, snapping, moving, minimizing, maximizing and switching between tasks has never been easier. The Touch Mouse presents a whole new set of gestures optimized for Windows 8 navigation all downloadable from Microsoft’s Device Centre or, if your customer wishes, they may continue to enjoy the current Windows 7 gestures. *BlueTrack™ Technology - Microsoft’s exclusive technology ensures you can use your mouse on almost any surface*, rough, glossy or textured.

Webcode 3KJ-00003 SRP £69.99

*Except for glass or mirrored surfaces

See the technology by scanning this QR code! Two stunning Microsoft mice packed full of evolutionary technologies

Four-way touch scrolling Microsoft ® Explorer Touch Mouse The Explorer Touch Mouse speeds up everyday tasks with a touch strip that allows horizontal and vertical touch scrolling navigation with speed and control. It provides a delightful burst of tactile feedback when scrolling through long documents, spreadsheets and Web pages and better still - the smooth and ﬂuid scrolling provides an effortless navigation of the new Windows 8 Start Screen.

*BlueTrack™ Technology - Microsoft’s exclusive technology ensures you can use your mouse on almost any surface*, rough, glossy or textured. *Except for glass or mirrored surfaces

Not only does the Explorer Touch Mouse look sleek, it has features to rave about. It includes three scroll speeds that use haptic feedback (light vibration that signals scrolling speed), giving more control. The Explorer Touch Mouse also has a battery life of up to 18 months and comes with BlueTrack Technology. Webcode Coal Black - U5K-00009, Storm Grey - U5K-00010 SRP £39.99

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IRIScan™ Express 3 You scan, it converts!

Compact, lightweight and USB powered

The IRIScan Express 3 is a powerful combination of a fully portable colour scanner and breakthrough OCR software. It simpliﬁes all retyping needs, whether at home, on the road or in the ofﬁce.

Scan and convert all your documents

Compact, lightweight and USB powered, it is designed to be carried anywhere and ﬁts into any purse, backpack or laptop case. Webcode 457484 SRP £99.00

The IRIScan Express 3 is a light, small, USB connected multi-purpose colour scanning solution.

Convert any paper document, PDF, or image ﬁle into digital ﬁles you can edit, index and share thanks to the included OCR software Readiris™ Pro 12.

Worldwide OCR solution - 137 recognized languages

Readiris™ is simply the best multi-lingual OCR software on the market. It recognizes more than 130 languages

Export to Word, Excel, PDF and many more!

Readiris™ supports more than 30 output formats including Adobe® Acrobat® (.pdf), Microsoft® Word (.doc, .docx, .rtf), Excel® (.xls, .xlsx, .csv)...

IRIScan™ Anywhere 3 You scan, it converts!

IRISCard™ Anywhere 5 You scan, it organizes!

Cordless, battery-powered and compact, the IRIScan Anywhere 3 enables on-the-go users to easily capture information from all kinds of documents when away from their computer. Ideal for today’s mobile lifestyle, it turns document management into a child’s play.

The perfect companion to the IRIScan Anywhere 3, the highly portable IRISCard Anywhere 5 will capture contacts from any business card with the cordless, battery-powered scanner. The scanned image is then either saved in the built-in memory, on an SD card or on a standard USB key. Once back in the ofﬁce simply insert the SD card into a computer and the scanned business cards are automatically imported into the Cardiris Pro software for processing.

The sheet of paper is simply zipped through the cordless and lightweight A4 scanner, and the scanned image is then either saved in the built-in memory, on an SD Card or on a standard USB key. Once back at home or in the ofﬁce simply insert the SD card into a computer and the scanned documents are automatically processed by I.R.I.S’ ﬂagship OCR software Readiris 14 and exported to the Cloud.

Webcode 457486 SRP £129.00

Webcode 457485 SRP £199.00

IRIScan™ Book 2 Executive You slide, it scans!

IRIScan™ Pro Ofﬁce 3 Scan anything, anywhere!

IRIScan Book 2 Executive is a portable scanner that allows you to scan books and magazines anytime, anywhere and without ripping pages off. Simply roll your way across the document, and your scan will be saved automatically on the included MicroSD card and ready to be shared via Bluetooth with your smartphone, Tablet PC, laptop or PC. The device completes the I.R.I.S. mobile scanner family and comes with the cutting-edge OCR software Readiris Pro 12 compatible with both PC and Mac

The IRIScan™ Pro Ofﬁce 3 is a multi-functional scanner. Thanks to its amazing value-for-money software suite, it offers small businesses and independent workers a powerful tool to improve their productivity, allowing them to Scan any type of documents - Contracts, invoices, receipts, bills, and even handwritten correspondence can be scanned in a single click at a very high speed (15ppm). Webcode 456767 SRP £299.00

Webcode 457369 SRP £149.00

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Logitech® HD Webcam C270

HD video calling that's simple Bring your loved ones closer with dazzling HD video, 3MP photos (software enhanced), and intelligent webcam technology that just works. • Exceptionally sharp and smooth video calling • Adjusts for background noise and delivers clear conversations-so you can be heard • Even if you make a video call in dim light, the camera will intelligently adjust to produce the best possible image

Student essentials on the go

Portable Logitech accessories for technology wherever you need it Logitech ®

Anywhere Mouse MX™ The Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX works on demand wherever it’s required. The Logitech Darkﬁeld Laser Tracking™ delivers precise cursor control on virtually any surface, even glass tables (4 mm minimum thickness) where optical and standard laser mice fail. It’s sculpted design provide a comfortable user experience whilst hyper fast scrolling will allow your customer to ﬂy through long documents and Web pages with a single spin of the scroll wheel. The tiny Logitech® Unifying receiver is small enough to leave in a notebook and the compact size won’t use valuable space when stored inside a bag making this mouse the ultimate portable companion for any notebook. Webcode 910-002898 SRP £49.99

Logitech®

Portable Lapdesk N315 The Lapdesk N315 has been designed to provide a cool and comfortable, portable work space for any notebook, 15.6" or smaller. Laps and knees are protected from heat even after hours of use and the retractable mouse pad means that the Lapdesk N315 delivers the set-up of a desk from the comfort of a sofa. The anti-slip top helps keep notebooks ﬁrmly in place, the washable surface is easy to clean and, what’s more, it's thin and lightweight so will ﬁt into a laptop bag or sleeve (15.6" or larger). Webcode 939-000182 SRP £24.99

Logitech ®

Laptop Speaker Z205 As portable as a laptop – with better sound. The lightweight, clip-on design attaches securely to most laptops and netbooks making it as portable as the device being used. A single USB connection delivers power and pure, digital audio instantly – without the need for software or an external power supply, whilst the carrying case protects the speaker while inside a bag or briefcase. With rich, full stereo sound for music, cinematic bass for movies, and crystal clarity for video calls, the Z205 speakers are the perfect accessory for anyone on the go. Webcode 984-000157 SRP £24.99

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Bringing back the boom

Sound Cube

2 Speaker Boombox

3 Speaker Boombox

Audio System

webcode : 78530 SRP : £249.99

webcode : 78531 SRP : £299.99

webcode : 78532 SRP : £399

Sublime quality from TDK Experience a slice of what these high ﬁdelity, superb sounding headphones have to offer

BA200 Dual Balanced Armature Headphones The TDK Dual Balanced Armature In-Ear Headphones elevate the personal listening experience for professionals and enthusiasts alike, providing sound, comfort and craftsmanship like no other. With one driver dedicated to bass and the other to mid and high frequencies, the BA200s produce optimally mastered bass, mid range and treble for any genre. Unlike most headphones, the BA200 Headphones offer uniform sound regardless the ampliﬁcation from your device, so your music sounds consistent from any source. The BA200 Headphones also deliver customisation and personalisation with variable cable lengths (52cm or 75cm extensions) and multiple ear tip options allowing you to ﬁnd a perfect seal for your ears, reducing ambient noise and improving sound quality. In addition to unrivalled sound quality, the BA200s are visually stunning, boasting a sleek, stylish look, without compromising either sound quality or comfort.

ST700 Headphones

ST800 Stereo Headphones

The TDK ST700 On-Ear Headphones take the premium personal listening experience to a new level. A perfectly balanced combination of performance and design, these headphones deliver the ultimate in comfort and craftsmanship alongside portability and sound quality.

Listen to your music collection exactly how it was intended with the TDK ST800 High Fidelity Headphones. They deliver a truly personal listening experience with on-ear volume and mute controls that offer the ability to dynamically control the audio output while high performance 50mm drivers ensure amazing sound clarity and range.

Whether you’re looking for the best personal listening experience when at home or out and about, the ST700 headphones deliver. Designed to deliver optimal ﬁt and comfort, the unique folding design makes them perfect for life on the go. Crafted with superior materials and durable components, these TDK on-ear headphones boast a sleek, stylish look giving music enthusiasts a visually stunning audio accessory, without compromising either sound quality, durability, or comfort. Webcode ST700 SRP £129.99

An in-line equalizer integrated into the cable delivers a stunning music visual while giving you the ability to adjust bass and treble levels to your preference. Superior materials and craftsmanship make these headphones look as good as they sound with supremely softly padded ear cushions and a high quality leather band. Webcode ST800 SRP £199.99

Webcode BA200 SRP £169.99

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JUST DANCE 4 UBISOFT | XBOX 360 & PS3 - £39.99 | PC - £29.99 | Wii - £29.99 | 2nd OCTOBER 2012 Wii U - £TBC & RELEASE DATE TBC

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t's time to take the party to another level, with the return of Ubisoft's all-conquering dance franchise.

Due for release in October, Just Dance 4 is set to crank up the fun factor even further, with brand new features and over 40 hot new hits for dancers to strut their stuff to. Billed as "the perfect catalyst for the best parties, no matter what the occasion," Just Dance 4 boasts innovative ways to play like the all-new Battle mode, an upgraded Just Sweat mode, as well as fun, irreverent dances. Everything players know and love about Just Dance has been honed and reﬁned with Just Dance 4, with the best new music promised from a variety of top artists from a variety of popular genres old and new.

As Ubisoft proudly proclaims;

With Just Dance 4, the party never ends! Case in point: the all-new Battle mode invites players to challenge their friends across 6 rounds of dance battles.

JUST DANCE 4

Tracks from legendary artists such as Barry White and The B-52's feature prominently too, to make sure everyone gets up to dance. And if that's not quite enough, players can also download from the expanding catalogue of new songs on the in-game store.

KEY FACTS

Hot recent hits like "Good Feeling" by Flo Rida, and "Moves Like Jagger" by Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera head up the feelgood tracklist, but Ubisoft promises there's plenty to suit all tastes.

• Just Dance 3 was the second best-selling title of 2011 with over seven million units sold • Since debuted on the Wii in 2009, the Just Dance franchise has sold over 25 million units worldwide • Spin-offs from the series include: Just Dance Summer Party, Just Dance Kids, Dance Juniors, Just Dance Disney Party, Abba: You Can Dance, The Smurfs Dance Party, Michael Jackson: The Experience, The Black Eyed Peas Experience and Dance On Broadway • Gamers spend 23 million minutes a day playing Just Dance • 7.5 million songs are danced to per day

Elsewhere, players can team up and form a dance crew and enjoy songs that feature four concurrent dance routines.Each player gets their moment in the spotlight with unique choreographies and moves for each member. And for players who want to get ﬁt while they dance, the popular Just Sweat mode has received a major overhaul. Brand new workout sessions, personalised programs, and a real calorie counter have all been added to the mix, to ensure players get a proper workout. The real fans, meanwhile, have plenty of extra content to unlock to keep them going. With alternative choreographies to discover for their favourite tracks, players can enjoy ultra-challenging and outlandish routines to really test themselves. Just Dance 4's Dance Quests allow players to discover and win up to six challenges per song, with more rewards to unlock for advanced players. And if that wasn't exciting enough already, all the favourite modes from previous versions like Duet Mode and Dance Mash-up Mode return, with more than 45 mash-up choreographies featured. For that personal touch, players also have the chance to create and personalise their own dancer card. On each, players can also check out all their awesome dance stats, such as their favourite tracks, best scores, and challenges. With versions available on all console platforms, Just Dance 4 is set to be another essential game to stock for the all-important festive period.

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ARE YOU READY FOR WII U? Be the ultimate party host with the Wii U GamePad™ Create your playlist, choose the next song, write live messages on screen, take pictures and videos of your best moments, and share them with your friends. Puppet master mode Change the choreography in real time by selecting your friends’ next dance move on the Wii U GamePad™ touch screen!

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Latest in the best-selling dance series Features 40 of the best new tracks, and legendary classics All-new Battle mode, and upgraded Sweat mode

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HALO 4 MIRCOSOFT | XBOX 360 - £49.99 | 6th NOVEMBER 2012

As well as featuring a deep, narrative rich campaign mode, players can also expect groundbreaking new multiplayer features, including an all-new mode known as Halo Infinity Multiplayer.

Developed exclusively for the Xbox 360 by 343 Industries, the latest instalment in the acclaimed sci-fi saga is set five years after the events of 2007's Halo 3, and promises to be another must-have release.

Players will harness a vast arsenal of futuristic human and alien weaponry, abilities, and vehicles as they step into the boots of the Master Chief.

he Master Chief is back in a brand new trilogy, as one of the biggest brands in gaming history makes its hotly anticipated return.

The game follows Master Chief and his faithful AI companion Cortana as they venture into a mysterious new world and discover an overpowering ancient evil that threatens to destroy humanity. Following on from the success of last year's Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, 343 Industries formally takes the reins of the franchise from the legendary Bungie. As the first of a brand new trilogy of Halo titles, Halo 4 promises to break new ground in every sense.

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Here players will build their custom Spartan-IV supersoldier and progress their multiplayer career across all Halo 4 competitive and cooperative game modes. With its expanded suite of multiplayer modes, weapons, vehicles and armour abilities, a new loadout and player progression system, and a new armour modification system, Halo 4 represents huge step forward for the brand.

The game pits players against a deadly new class of technologically advanced foes, the Prometheans. Across both single and multiplayer modes, gamers will be expected to wage a desperate war against an overpowering new nemesis, and be challenged to employ innovative new combat tactics.

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Halo 4's multiplayer experience, meanwhile, takes place in a hub-like environment of the UNSC Infinity - said to be the largest starship in the UNSC flee,

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Return of a blockbuster brand Deep campaign mode Expanded multiplayer

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ASSASSIN’S CREED III UBISOFT | XBOX 360 & PS3 - £54.99 | PC - £39.99 | 31st OCTOBER 2012

ssassin's Creed returns this autumn in style, with a true sequel to the 2009 mega-seller.

After four years in development at Ubisoft's Montreal studio, Assassin's Creed 3 promises to take the acclaimed series to even greater heights. Set before, during and after the American Revolution of 1753 to 1783, gamers will embark on an incredible adventure as they journey from the untamed frontier to bustling colonial towns and the chaotic battlefields where George Washington's Continental Army fought the British Army. This time around the game stars Connor Kenway, a warrior son of a Mohawk mother and British father. As the colonies slide towards revolution, Connor dedicates his life to the freedom of his clan, and as he fights tyranny, he helps spark one of the bloodiest revolutions in history. Connor's crusade takes players through blood-soaked battlefields to crowded city streets, to perilous wilderness and beyond. Ubisoft promises that the game will offer "the most stylised and fluid combat experiences in the franchise to date." With the revival of a centuries-old battle between the Assassin’s Order and their sworn enemy, the Templars, players must unleash lethal new skills. Thanks to the all-new Anvil Next game engine, players will experience a "stunningly realistic world" that "redefines gaming," and "delivers the brutality

and beauty of a nation caught in an epic war for independence," according to Ubi. Like a true assassin, players will utilise Connor's predatory instincts. Stalk enemies and eviscerate them with a new, expanded arsenal of weapons including tomahawks, rope darts, ﬁrearms, and and the signature blade of the Assassin's Order. Players will pursue enemies through massive environments – from bustling city streets to blood-soaked battleﬁelds and into the far reaches of the American frontier, and the overhauled combat system promises to deliver "more intense, gut-wrenching battles than ever before." And thanks to the revolutionary physics, animations, and weather systems of the new engine, Assassin's Creed 3 is set to deliver unprecedented realism - so much so that it looks like a next generation title.

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In addition to the game's historical period, Assassin's Creed 3 also features greater emphasis on the central character, Desmond, with more chance to play during the present day.

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As well as delivering its biggest single player campaign yet, Ubisoft has also served up a tweaked and reﬁned multiplayer mode.

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All-new characters make it into the mix, alongside maps and modes designed to deliver the most compelling Assassins multiplayer experience yet.

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Nov 2007: Assassin's Creed released. Sells over eight million units worldwide Nov 2009: Assassin's Creed II released. Sells over nine million in the ﬁrst three months Nov 2010: Assassin's Creed Brotherhood released. Sells over eight million units Nov 2011: Assassin's Creed: Revelations released. Ships seven million units within the ﬁrst four months on sale, bringing total franchise sales to 38 million Oct 31st 2012: Assassin's Creed 3 released

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It's hard to put into words just how much of a leap forward this game is from the previous Assassin's Creed titles. While still following the same principles that make up an AC game this feels like Ubisoft has created a next-generation game and by some form of wizardry T3 I once again feel justified in making this one of my most anticipated games of the year THE ESCAPIST For a series we've almost learned to play in our sleep, this feels like the wake-up we've been waiting for OXM For a series that was in serious danger of flagging, it looks as if Assassin's has found the revolution it needed EUROGAMER If the final product can hit what the development team in Montreal is promising, this game is going to be something special IGN Feels like a perfect ‘revolution’ of a formula that was in danger of going stale STRATEGY INFORMER

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Guaranteed blockbuster Revitalised gameplay Huge marketing push

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KONAMI | XBOX 360 & PS3 - £49.99 | PC - £24.99 | DS - £39.99 | Wii - £19.99 | 28th SEPTEMBER 2012

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Dead Or Alive 5 FORMAT Xbox 360 & PS3 RELEASE DATE 28th September 2012 PUBLISHER Tecmo KOEI RATING PEGI 16 SRP £49.99 After more than six years, the Dead Or Alive series makes its long-awaited comeback this month. The latest in Team Ninja's acclaimed franchise marries the signature fighting style of the previous titles with incredibly lifelike graphics, all-new online features, as well as new martial arts techniques.

Along with its array of single player modes, Dead Or Alive 5 includes online options with arcade-style matches, tournaments, and social features. Players can dive into one-off bouts, or work their way up the leaderboards and go for the ultimate glory. For beat 'em up fans, the return of Dead Or Alive is big news. Don't miss out!

Once again, this action-packed beat 'em up is set in a serious of gorgeous and dynamic locations from around the world. During a bout, these backdrops will change and interact with players, with interactive 'Danger Zones' allowing you to take advantage, including crashing cars, collapsing glaciers and an exploding oil rig.

• First DOA title since 2006 • Now includes online play • New fighting styles and gameplay features

The Testament Of Sherlock Holmes FORMAT Xbox 360, PS3 & PC RELEASE DATE 7th September 2012 PUBLISHER Ubisoft RATING PEGI 16 SRP £39.99 This month, Sherlock Holmes makes a triumphant returns to frontline action with a captivating adventure that "truly raises the bar" for the genre. But in The Testament Of Sherlock Holmes, all is not well for the capital's top super-sleuth. Set in London in 1898, Holmes finds himself at the centre of a police investigation, as all the evidence points to him as being the main suspect in a case involving theft, fraud and double-crossings. Unable to prove his own innocence, the famous detective flees Scotland Yard, raising further doubts - even from his great friend Doctor Watson. Could Holmes really go so far as to commit murder?

As Sherlock Holmes, players must use the detective's full repertoire. Handle and inspect clues, re-enact crimes and use the game's deduction system to draw conclusions. Players also get to choose their questioning approach to catch characters off-guard and gather valuable information. With an open investigation to face, players must interact with dozens of characters, decide which leads to follow and which ones to ignore. As one of the most popular licenses around, The Testament Of Sherlock Holmes is a must for all adventure fans.

• Popular and enduring license • Dozens of mysteries and puzzles to solve • Big selling PC brand comes to consoles

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ROCKSMITH

AUTHENTIC GUITAR GAMES

UBISOFT | XBOX 360 & PS3 - £64.99 | 28th SEPTEMBER 2012 | PC - £54.99 | 19th OCTOBER 2012

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Players can choose from lead parts, rhythm, and combo guitar arrangements of each song, and once they've mastered each song, they will be able to go away and perform them in real life once the game is turned off.

Promising the most authentic guitar experience in music gaming, players simply plug in a real guitar or bass and learn to play along to a fantastic, diverse selection of classic tracks.

Unlockable minigames allow players to focus on specific skills, and players can choose from an expansive catalogue of songs in numerous contrasting styles.

ecome a real guitar hero with Ubisoft's amazing new music title, Rocksmith.

No plastic, no faking, Rocksmith is the first and only game where your 'controller' is any real guitar. Put simply, it's the next stage in the evolution of the guitar game, where players will develop real skills and real styles while playing real music. Suitable for complete guitar novices picking up the guitar for the first time or experienced musicians, Rocksmith features gameplay that automatically adjusts to each player’s skill level. This innovative tuition system makes playing music visually intuitive and promises to make skilled musicians out of any one, regardless of their prior experience.

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As Ubisoft says; You’ll experience it all with an actual guitar. Nothing compares to playing a real guitar. Except playing Rocksmith. Don't miss out on this fantastic, unique new music title.

Rocksmith also includes Bass mode, which means that anyone can plug in and learn the bass arrangement on all on-disc and downloadable songs. Better still, accompanying bassists (of any experience level) can improve their skills via a selection of tutorial videos and technique challenges. If players don't own a dedicated bass, the game even supports six string guitars to emulate a four string bass. Using the bundled Real Tone Cable input jack provided with the game, plug in and play through an in-depth library of music including everything from the latest hits to classic rock songs.

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A unique music game that uses real guitars Large selection of great songs Supports bass for multiplayer action

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F1 2012

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CODEMASTERS | XBOX 360 & PS3 - £49.99 | PC - £29.99 | 21st SEPTEMBER 2012

acing fans rejoice - Codemasters is back with F1 2012, the latest in its thrilling FORMULA ONE™ driving series.

This season's version is set to deliver the unparalleled thrill of becoming a FORMULA ONE driver, and comes packed with exciting new features. As well as impressive technical and gameplay advancements, it boasts extensive competitive and co-operative multiplayer components, as well as all 12 of the official teams, all 24 drivers and the 20 circuits that comprise the 2012 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™ Making its debut this year will be the 2012 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX at Austin, Texas, while Germany's famous Hockenheim circuit returns. Gamers will actually be able to race on the Austin track two months before the real-life race!

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And not only will players experience the excitement of driving in the fastest cars in the world, players will race against all the famous elite drivers, including Brit stars Jensen Button and Lewis Hamilton, as well as Sebastian Vettel, Mark Webber, and all-time FORMULA ONE legend Michael Schumacher.

for the big prize. Of the 24, players will race alongside 15 other human players, as well as eight AI drivers. In F1 2012, players' racing personality will be able to shine through, with numerous playing style options available to suit gamers from the casual end of the spectrum, right through to the hardcore.

New to this year's edition is the ‘Champions Mode’. This will enable players to take on each of the six champions currently competing in this season's competition.

All round, F1 2012 promises to deliver the most accessible and immersive FORMULA ONE game for fans of all abilities.

Players will face each champion in individual race scenarios designed for quick play and instant action.

Get your orders in now for this fantastic new title!

Elsewhere, another new addition aims to make the game more accessible to newcomers via the 'Young Driver Test' mode. The game's intense online mode offers players the chance to pit themselves against the full grid of 24 drivers to race

• Latest in the chart-topping series • New Champions mode • Key release in the run-up to Christmas

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