The Future - November 2010

November 2010

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DesignKarl Kisala

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Gaming FeatureKristan Reed

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11 KASPERSKYKaspersky PURE, the ultimate protection fordigital life

12 LOGITECHEnhanced experiences with innovative products from Logitech

17 BITDEFENDER Rewarding our partners with theBitDefender Partner Program

26 NINTENDOA look at Nintendo’s Star Christmas line-up

05 WE WANT ONEYou are the controller with Kinect for Xbox 360

24 GAMES FOCUSAt look at the months up and coming releases

REGULARS

07 EMEDIAIntroducing eMedia, playing music made easy

09 IFROGZAnnouncing our new partnership withiFrogz, the manufacturer of brand-driveniPod™ and digital audio accessories

19 EJAYSeriously addictive eJay is back, the creator of the musical arrangement softwareand games

20 KINECTUshering in a whole new era of controller-free motion-tracked gaming

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Bringing games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways, Kinect for Xbox 360 is a slim, blackdevice that plugs directly into any Xbox 360 console and makes you the controller. Giving users the freedomto play the way they want, and encouraging everyone to get off the couch and cheer together, no matterwhat age they are.

Kinect works with Xbox LIVE to transform the user’s living room, allowing them to interact with theirfavourite movies, music and TV shows with the wave of a hand or the sound of their voice; giving users thefreedom to command a 1080p HD movie to start by simply saying “Xbox play”, or browse their musiccollection with a wave of a hand. Kinect will also recognise each user, so they can easily sign into theirprofile by simply stepping in front of the sensor.

Kinect can track up to 20 joints per active player, and also recognises faces and voices via the on-boardcamera, audio sensors and motion-sensing technology, turning the user into the controller of socialentertainment available only on Xbox 360.

Video Kinect also allows friends and family to interact in new ways, giving users the opportunity to opena window into living rooms around the world for seamless video chat.

Available 10th November. Webcode LPF-00005 SRP £129.99

Kinect for Xbox 360Your are the controller.

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In a recent partnership Gem will now be distributingeMedia. eMedia Music Corporation is a software developerdedicated to producing high-quality, multimedia musicinstruction software. Formed in 1994, eMedia is the World’sleading publisher of educational music software and DVDs.

eMedia’s excellence has been recognised with severalprestigious awards and critically acclaimed by sources suchas Newsweek, Guitar One magazine and PC Magazine.eMedia have also won best music software from therenowned Music and Sound Retailer Magazine anunprecedented 5 years in a row.

eMedia is dedicated to producing and distributinginnovative software with broad appeal to an internationalaudience. eMedia’s products are currently distributedthroughout North America and countries on everycontinent around the globe.


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eMediaPlaying music made easy

Top Reasons To Stock• High-quality software• Critically acclaimed• World’s leading publisher of educational music software

and DVDs• Music software makes a great gift for the holidays

Here The Future takes a look at some of the products available from eMedia

eMedia Guitar Method version 5 offers the most comfortable and easy-to-useinterface of all, with lessons andinstructional videos that expand to full-screen and special enhancementsthroughout. Learn conveniently at homewith over 180 comprehensive lessonscovering everything from the basicsthrough chord strumming, rock styles,playing melodies, and fingerpicking;including over 70 hits from artists such asBob Dylan and Steve Miller.

This software also includes powerful, newinteractive feedback on melodies and a fullcomplement of helpful tools that takeadvantage of this new feature, such as the new Note Tracker and Finger Tracker,which shows the user what they are playing in staff notation and also on ananimated fretboard.

Webcode EG10091 SRP £39.99

Distinguished Juilliard School of Musicinstructor, Irma Irene Justicia, M.A. teacheswith over 300 step-by-step full-screenlessons and more than 70 videodemonstrations. New Instant Feedbackworks with both electronic keyboards andacoustic pianos as it listens through thecomputer’s microphone or MIDI interfaceas the user plays melodies and showswhether the song is being played correctly.With a MIDI keyboard, users also get adetailed evaluation with specific feedbackon playing mistakes.

Learn to read music and play over 100popular songs as the Animated Keyboardguides the user through the fingerings.Includes hit songs from Billy Joel and EltonJohn. Also included is the Metronome,Recorder and Progress Tracking, providingeverything users need to learn to play!

Webcode EK02101 SRP £39.99

The eMedia Guitar for Dummies CD-ROMmakes learning quick and easy with over 80step-by-step lessons. Songs and exercisesare accompanied by full-motion videos, liverecorded audio and variable-speed MIDItracks. The easy-to-follow lessons rangefrom basics, like stringing the guitar, toplaying chords and strumming techniques.Professional guitar instructor Kevin Garry,Ph.D., guides the user with videodemonstrations of techniques. Also includesis the Automatic Tuner, Metronome, ChordDictionary and Recorder. The excellentteaching and valuable accessories will haveusers playing the guitar in no time.

Webcode FD12091 SRP £19.99

The eMedia Piano for Dummies CD-ROMoffers everything you need to learn how toplay. Learn from over 150 step-by-steplessons with full-motion videodemonstrations. Learn to read musicnotation with the help of the AnimatedKeyboard. Songs include recorded audio,variable-speed MIDI keyboard tracks andcolourful MIDI accompaniments. Whenused with an electronic MIDI keyboard,users can get specific feedback on playingmistakes. Also includes the DigitalMetronome and Recorder.

Webcode FD12093 SRP £19.99

eMedia Guitar Method V5

eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method V3

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eMedia Piano for Dummies

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

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Created from injection-moulded super-durable polycarbonate, the Luxe rangeof iPad and iTouch cases is a two component, snap-on case with velvet insertand metallic finish. Guarding against impact damage, the case also shields fromdust and scratches whilst allowing access to all ports and sensors. The design ofthe Luxe cases also allows for the users iPad or iTouch to be removed easilyfrom pockets and bags.

iPad – Available in red/black, blue/black and black SRP £34.99iTouch – Available in smoke and clear SRP £17.79

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Fashioned from pliable, impact-resistant TPU, the softgloss range of iPad andiPod cases feature a radial, etched pattern with glossy finish that highlights theApple™ logo and guards against impact damage. Protecting the surface fromdust and scratches the softgloss cases also allows access to all ports, inputs and sensors.

iPad – available in pink, blue and clear SRP £26.69iPod 5G Nano – Available in smoke and clear SRP £11.49

ThrowBaxWith extra-large speaker drivers, Throwbax delivers super-deep bass, smoothundistorted highs and crystal clear vocals. Lightweight and ergonomicallydesigned, Throwbax also features rotational cups to fit the users head and arecompatible with iPhone™, iPod™, BlackBerry® and any other media devicewith a 3.5mm jack.

Available in pink, red and metal blueSRP £26.69

Envoy To guard against impact damage, the Envoy cases for iPads are designed fromfaux-leather with reinforced side-stitching and heat-embossed logo. A pull-outtab also allows for easy iPad™ removal, and doubles as a Velcro closure strap.

Available in snow, fuchsia and blackSRP £26.69

PlugzDelivering super-deep bass and smooth undistorted highs, the Plugzheadphones offer crystal clear vocals and come with three tip sizes to fit theusers ear canal. Compatible with iPhone™, iPod™, BlackBerry® and any othermedia device with a 3.5mm jack, Plugz lets users enjoy their music whilstreduce any unwanted noise and fill their eardrums with mellifluous tones.

Available in yellow, white, silver/black, red/black, pink/black and blue/blackSRP £12.99

CS40Made with 40mm speaker driver, CS40’s deliver super-deep bass, smooth,undistorted highs, and clear vocals. Ergonomically designed, CS40’s arelightweight and extremely comfortable and can also be folded up forconvenient travel use. Designed with iFrogz famously comfortable AeroFoamear cushion, CS40’s are compatible with iPhone™, iPod™, BlackBerry® and anyother media device with a 3.5mm jack.

Available in white SRP £34.99

For more information on the full range of iFrogz products available from Gem go online at www.gem.co.uk or contactyour Gem account manager on 01279 822822.

This month Gem are pleased to announce their recent partnership withiFrogz, manufacturer of brand-driven iPod™ and digital audio accessories.

Founded in 2006, iFrogz is committed to creating innovative products thatare hip, handy, trendy and tough. Earning a myriad of awards andaccolades, iFrogz is in the prime position for perpetual progress andpotential, standing out as a brand with ingenuity and panache.

Based in the Cache Valley of Northern Utah, the iFrogz headquarters shipsto thousands of customers in the United Stated and internationally. In orderto facilitate their international orders they also have offices in Hong Kong,Singapore, Canada and France. iFrogz also prides itself on exceedingcustomers’ expectation by emphasising custom manufacturing, andfacilitating large-scale orders from the world’s largest retailers, shippingmillions of products annually.

The iFrogz Range Here the Future takes a look at some of the products available from theextensive iFrogz range.

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Wireless Gamepad F710

With fast data transmission and virtuallyno delays, dropouts or interference theLogitech Wireless Gamepad F710 givesplayers the freedom to move and reallyget into the game. While the small andunobtrusive cordless, USB Nano–receiverlets users plug it into a USB port andforget about it. A familiar shape andbutton layout also allows players to getinto the game fast without the hassle ofhaving to learn new gamepad settings,and the dual vibration feedback motorslet users feel every hit, crash andexplosion in the game.

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Rumble Gamepad F510

From old titles to today’s biggest titles,the Logitech Rumble Gamepad F510 iseasy to set up and use with all the users’favourite games. With dual vibrationfeedback motors users can feel every hit,crash and explosion in games thatsupport vibration feedback, allowing theuser to experience their favourite titles inmore depth. The familiar shape andbutton layout of the Rumble GamepadF510 also allows the user to get into thegame faster without having to relearnnew gamepad settings.

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Gamepad F310

Bringing console-style control to PCgaming, the Logitech Gamepad F310 letsusers meet any challenge no matter whatgame they are playing. For gameswithout any gamepad support, theGamepad F310 allows users to customisetheir own experience thanks to fullyprogrammable controls that can emulatekeyboard and mouse inputs. The D-padalso rests on four switches, rather than asingle pivot point, which makes itresponsive to quick changes in direction.With six feet of cable and a comfort grip,players can lean back and playcomfortably for longer with less effort.

SRP £24.99 Webcode 940-000115

Gaming Mouse G700

With 13 programmable controls, the Logitech Gaming Mouse G700 lets users performeither single actions or intricate macros with multiple keystrokes, user-defined delaysand repeating. Full speed wireless gives the user gaming-grade responsiveness andwireless freedom, with no dropouts; while a wired option is also available if required.Featuring a natural shape that fits the users’ hand, the Gaming Mouse G700 lets theuser play comfortably and manoeuvre effortlessly for as long as they want. Individuallysculpted buttons have also been carefully designed and placed to be easily identifiableby touch, so they’re right there when the user needs them but out of the way whenthey don’t. Laptop ready, the Gaming Mouse G700 features a Nano-receiver that canstay plugged into a USB port or stored inside the mouse.

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Wireless Headset F540

The Logitech Wireless Headset F540 lets the user play their PS3 and Xbox 360 games aslate as they like without disturbing others. Get stereo game audio and in-game voicechat from a single headset. With 2.4 GHz digital wireless connectivity, the WirelessHeadset F540 delivers gaming-grade performance up to 33 feet from their console,letting users really get into the game. Painless recharging also allows for the user torecharge their headset using the universal micro-USB cable; even whilst they are stillplaying. The adjustable headband also lets the user find the perfect fit and fend offfatigue during the most epic gaming sessions. While the noise-cancelling microphonereduces any annoying background noise for clear, intelligible voice commands. Astandard 3.5mm stereo jack and RCA audio input also allows the Wireless Headset F540to be connect to just about any audio source.

SRP £129.99 Webcode 981-000280

This month Gem takes a look at some of the latest gaming,speaker and mice products available from Logitech.

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Laptop Speaker Z305

Get room-filling, 360-degree sound withthe Logitech Laptop Speaker Z305. Thesimple, clip-on design of the speakerattaches securely to most laptops andnetbooks, so users can easily use itanywhere they use their computer. Connected via USB this delivers powerand pure digital audio from a single cord,eliminating the need for software or anexternal power supply. When not in usethe USB cable tucks neatly into the backof the speaker, giving a look that’s sleekand clutter-free. A standard 3.5mm stereojack also opens up the music possibilitiesof the Laptop Speaker Z305 to just aboutany portable music player or computer.

SRP £49.99 Webcode 984-000159

Wireless Speaker Z515

The Logitech Wireless Speaker Z515 givesusers rich, full stereo sound from theirlaptop, iPad or iPhone with no stringsattached, and with a range of up to 50feet the user can listen to their musicwherever they want. Users can also listenfor longer without surprises thanks to the10-hour rechargeable battery andbattery-life indicator light. A standard3.5mm stereo jack also enables theWireless Speaker Z515 to be used withjust about any portable music player orcomputer. Compact and portable theWireless Speaker Z515 doesn’t take upmuch room on a desk, bookshelf orlaptop bag and can be easily transportedin the convenient soft travel case that fitsboth the speaker and power supply pack neatly.

SRP £89.99 Webcode 980-000428

Surround Sound Speaker Z506

With 75 watts (RMS) of room-fillingsound and a powerful subwoofer, theLogitech Surround Sound Speaker Z506will bring music, movies and games tolife. Offering users an immersive surroundsound experience even from a two-channel sources, users can connect theSurround Sound Speaker Z506 to theirPC, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, iPod, DVD playerand more, giving users ultimate freedom.Dedicated bass control also lets the usertake control, adding as much or littleboom as they want to their movies, musicor games.

SRP £79.99 Webcode 980-000432

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For more information on Logitechproducts available from Gem contact yourGem account manager on 01279 822822or go online at www.gem.co.uk/logitech

Wireless Trackball M570

Easy to move and clean the LogitechWireless Trackball M570 offers users adifferent kind of comfort thanks to thesculpted shape of the trackball whichstays in one place and supports the usershand to let them work all day in comfort.The Wireless Trackball M570 also featuresan adjustable laser sensor, giving users awider range of cursor speeds – and theperfect amount on control. With LogitechAdvanced 2.4GHz wireless users have thereliability of a cord with cordlessconvenience and freedom – fast datatransmission and virtually no delays ordropouts from up to 30 feet away fromtheir PC or laptop. Eliminating the hassleof changing batteries, the WirelessTrackball M570 features an 18-monthbattery life and an on/off button thatsaves power, while an indicator light helpsthe user to avoid any surprises.

SRP £59.99 Webcode 910-001882

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This month, Gem is delighted to announce their new partnership with D-Link the award-winning designer, developer and manufacturer of networking solutions committed to innovation, technology excellence andquality production.

Established in 1986, D-Link provides connectivity for wireless, broadband,security and data communications offering the ultimate in digital homeentertainment, small office/home office, Small to medium business, andworkgroup to enterprise environments.

D-Link’s products are distributed and used worldwide having penetrated all major markets geographically, using a diverse distribution channel structure combined with an advanced product mix and localised tailor-made product strategies.

Built on a fundamental core competency, D-Link is well founded in the concept of communications. With a strong foundation and expertise innetworking solutions, D-Link is transforming and continually expanding thescope of technology expertise and leadership to develop cutting-edgecommunications solutions.

D-Link products available from 5th November


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For more information on D-Link products available from Gemcontact your Gem account manager on 01279 822822 or go online at www.gem.co.uk

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Play and organise your digital stuff Just tell The Boxee Box where your personal media collection is stored and itwill create a beautiful media library for you with relevant artwork andinformation. Since it plays all popular video, music and photo formats (up to1080p full HD) you can hit play with confidence.

Over 400 Apps, and growingCheck out all the sites you already visit daily in an interface that’s designed foryour 50-inch HDTV. BBC, MTV , YouTube, Facebook, Flickr, and more, now madefor your TV. New apps are added each week through Boxee’s open platform soyou always have access to the latest content

Tailored to your sofaBoxee’s unique software was designed with your sofa in mind – big text, easy-to-understand icons, and a beautiful interface make using the QWERTY remoteeven easier than your TV remote. You’ll never put up with an on-screenkeyboard again.

See what your friends are watchingUse The Boxee Box’s integrated social features to get recommendations fromyour friends on Facebook and Twitter. Find something you love? Share it directlywith your friends across the Web from your TV.

Coming this ChristmasThe Boxee Box by D-Link

For more information and to take advantage of this great offer, contact your Gem account manager on 01279 822822.

Full protection against malicious online activity with options to customisesettings mean that BitDefender’s Total Security 2011 is all you need to betotally safe online. The package includes protection from online fraud andidentity theft, hackers and viruses, with file encryption software and auto-scanning technology updating automatically at least every hour. Yet it avoids slowing down the PC or interrupting game play.

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The BitDefender Partner Program is aresource centre for centralised information,tools and resources to help partners get theedge on the competition. The program isdesigned for channel requirements, andbenefits are tailored to meet specificpartner needs.

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Due to the company’s policy of constant improvement, the company reserves the right to alter specification.“Exspect” and the Exspect logos” are registered trademarks of GEM Distribution Ltd. All trademarks and copyrights are property of their respective owners.

‘iPhone” is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. This product is not licensed or endorsed by Apple Inc.

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EJAY

Seriously addictive eJay is back and available from GemIn a recent partnership, Gem are pleased to announce that they will once again bedistributing eJay, the creator of the musical arrangement software and games.

The first edition Dance eJay was released in 1997, supporting eight tracks of audio andpermitted the arrangement of sound bites by a drag-and-drop interface. Since the originalDance eJay, there have been many releases catering to different music genres and users,including techno and hip-hop, offering something for everyone.

Reasons to stock• Easy to use and accessible to all ages• Vast array of sounds and effects available• Directly upload files and tracks to Facebook,

YouTube, MySpace and Twitter • Great Christmas presents• Lots more eJay products coming soon!

For more information on eJay and the range of products available from Gem contact your Gem account manager on 01279 822822 or go online at www.gem.co.uk

eJay Dance 6 reloadedInspiring fans from all over the world eJay Dance is backand now even better than ever before.

Whether a professional musician or just wanting tocreate some new tracks, eJay Dance 6 reloaded lets userscreate songs in full studio quality as simply as never before.Using 10,000 license free dance sounds, 48 track soundmixers and 5 virtual instruments users can create their owntracks to publish onto Twitter, Facebook, YouTube andMySpace so that their friends can play their clips and alsotake advantage of the eJay community.

The 3D Video Studio also allows users to produce allvideo clips for the music created; with over 2,000 3D andvideo elements available.

SRP £19.99 Webcode 7640146782007

eJay Hip Hop 5 reloadedGiving users the tools they need to get their rap sorted like they always wanted, eJay Hip-Hop 5 reloaded lets users take their pick from the vast array of sounds andeffects available.

With 10,000 license-free sounds available includingHip-Hop, R&B, Nu Skool, Ragga, Old School, Dancehall,Scratches and Funk and 48 track sound mixers forarranging and composing, users should have no troublemixing the tracks they want; or users can create their ownsounds and get scratching professionally.

Once created users can share songs with friends andfamily worldwide with direct upload to Facebook, YouTubeand MySpace or directly export tracks onto mobileequipment including iPods, iPhones, PSPs and Mobilephones. Disc creator also allows users to create their ownCDs to take to clubs they are performing at or give as giftsto loved ones.

SRP £19.99 Webcode 7640146782014

eJay Video & Music ExchangeeJay opens up almost unlimited possibilities with Video &Music exchange which offers users fast and top-qualityconversion no matter whether they want to convert files orcomplete DVDs/CDs.

Video & Music exchange supports numerous devicessuch as Xbox 360, Wii, Playstation 3, iPod, Apple TV, iPhoneand is perfectly suitable for use with YouTube and as video podcasts.

Using the predefined profiles or customise every detail,eJay Video & Music exchange lets users easily select themusic or video file they would like to convert and thenfollow the 3-step technology for fast and easy use. Subtitleand multi-language DVD support is also available to createprofessional DVDs.

SRP £39.99 Webcode 7640146782038

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Ushering in a whole new era of controller-free motion-tracked gaming, the Kinect forXbox 360 offers gamers a whole new wayto play, interact and communicate with theirconsole. Thanks to the genius of Kinect, theplayer's body becomes the controller, withthe camera not only able to track a player'smovements, but recognise different voicesand even scan objects directly into thegame. Compatible with all Xbox 360s, thisgroundbreaking slim device plugs directlyinto the back of the console, and opens upa world of new interactive possibilities forthe system.

Kinect is able to track up to 20 jointsper active player at 30 frames per secondand is designed to work in a wide variety oflighting conditions and situations - a trulyflexible, revolutionary add-on. For the firsttime, users will be able to interact with allthe 360's content without the need for acontroller, whether you're browsing menus,watching videos and TV, listening to musicor playing games. Users will be able to flickthrough menus with the wave of a hand, orcommand the console to play a specificvideo through simple voice commands,such as "Xbox, play". The future is here.

Thanks to the Video Kinect app, friendsand family from all over the world will beable to interact in new ways, with seamlessvideo chat just one of the many ways Kinect

will bring people together. Thanks to Kinect,the Xbox LIVE experience will be "moreintuitive, social and interactive than everbefore." By combining kinetic movementwith the concept of everyone being fullyconnected over Xbox LIVE, you have Kinect.Nothing will ever be the same again. Jumpin to a whole new world of Xbox gaming!

KINECT GAMES

Kinect will change the way we play gamesforever, therefore what better way to launchthan with 15 new titles ranging from sports,dance and fitness to racing, adventures andmusic and more, offering something foreveryone.

Kinect Adventures

Kinect Adventures is an action packed titlebundled with Kinect ensuring the funbegins the moment it comes out of thebox. Comprising 20 thrilling minigames forall the family, players will be challenged tojump, dodge and kick their way throughexciting adventures set in exotic locations.Developed at Microsoft's newly-formedGood Science Studio, it's billed as "thesocial adventure of a lifetime." What othergame allows players to float in outer space,

soar down roaring rapids, scalemountaintop obstacle courses, or divedeep down into the blue to check out aleaky underwater observatory? Answer:none. As you might expect from Microsoftthese days, players will be able to sharetheir crazy capers over Xbox LIVE withfriends and family members, creating“Living Statue" live videos and posing forsnaps. With the ability to upload the resultsto Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, or e-mail,the whole world can witness the chaos!

Dance Central

The most immersive full-body, controller-free dance video game - designed fornovices and experts alike - Harmonix'ssuperb title boasts more than 650 movesand more than 90 dance routines fromprofessional choreographers.

The wait is over!This month sees thebiggest hardwarelaunch of the year,with the arrival ofMicrosoft's much-anticipated Kinect add-on.

SRP £129.99Available November 10th 2010

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Featuring tracks by Basement Jaxx, Kool &The Gang and Kylie Minogue, players canown the dance floor, with a step-by-step'Break It Down' mode, or just jump right inand get down in front of family and friends.

Kinect Sports

Kinect lends itself particularly well to sportstitles, so it's perhaps no surprise to seeBritsoft legends Rare come up with anotherfun-filled classic that the whole family canenjoy. Designed to turn the average loungeinto a theatre of dreams, Kinect Sports willturn any home into a world-class stadium,bowling alley, soccer pitch or arena for theduration. Expected to unleash the "ultimateparty experience," this revolutionarycontroller-free sports game allows anyoneto become a star athlete. With no joypad toget in the way, you'll bowl exactly like you

would in real life, or kick, spike or box yourway to glory. With an array of solo andteam-based sports, including soccer, beachvolleyball, bowling, table tennis, track andfield, and boxing to enjoy, Kinect Sports isan instant classic.

Kinectimals

Another British-developed Kinect titlecomes out of the blocks for launch, withFrontier Developments offering animallovers the chance to adopt a virtual wildcat. Somewhat more cuddly than their wildcounterparts, these lions, cheetahs andtigers will respond to your calls, and can betaught tricks, cuddled and play games withyou. With numerous cute customisationoptions and activities to join in with, this is agreat title for players of all ages.

Kinect Joy Ride

Kinect Joy Ride promises players the ride oftheir life as they engage with the wildestkart racing game ever. By leaping throughmassive jumps and full-body stunts playerswill bend, twist and move their body to hugthe corners, jump through obstacles andshow off their driving prowess. The perfect collaborative experience forfriends and family, Kinect Joy Ride supportsco-op and competitive play, both offlineand online, across five exciting differentgame modes.

All featured products will be availablefrom 10th November.

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Ubisoft Kinect Range

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Motion Sports

FORMAT Xbox 360RELEASE DATE 10th November 2010PUBLISHER UbisoftSRP £39.99

Your Shape: Fitness EvolvedFORMAT Xbox 360RELEASE DATE 10th November 2010PUBLISHER UbisoftSRP £39.99

Released exclusively on Kinect, Your Shape:Fitness Evolved boasts "revolutionary"Player Projection that puts players bodiesright into the game and tracks movementsprecisely in real-time.

Thanks to the unprecedented precision ofUbisoft's proprietary tech, an incredible one million dots are tracked across the entire body, rather than the usual 16 dots.

With celebrity fitness guru Michael George on-hand to helpmeet fitness targets, players can engage in Yoga or MartialArts classes or get stuck into a series of fun mini gamesdesigned for the whole family.

During exercise, players will receive specific feedback ontheir every move, as well as be able to interact withstunning visual effects that respond to impact and motion. Performance is fully tracked, too, with players able to sharetheir stats with friends and family, and even createchallenges to help each other reach fitness goals. As Ubisoftsays: "You'll have so much fun that you won't notice howhard you're working until you see the results!"

Reasons To Stock• Revolutionary Player Projection tech• Fun mini games• Fitness coaching from Michael George

Fighters Uncaged

FORMAT Xbox 360RELEASE DATE 10th November 2010PUBLISHER UbisoftSRP £39.99

Delivering a "total body combatexperience," Fighters Uncaged take fightinggaming to a whole new level of immersion.

By fully utilising the skeleton trackingtechnology of the Kinect, Ubisoft's excitingnew title will allow players to create up to

70 Mixed Martial Arts techniques - and keep them fit andactive in the process.

Set across 21 contrasting environments including rooftops,abandoned churches, murky city docks and dark alleys,players will be called upon to battle against diverseopponents, each with their own unique fighting styles.

Armed with brutal combos and voice-activated "superstrikes", players will be able to take the fight to theiraggressors in whole new ways, and upgrade theircharacters with new skills. With 'jump-in' multiplayerallowing a friend to join in the fight, players can always getback-up when the heat is on.

Developed by AMA Studios, Fighters Uncaged will "deliverthe excitement of real fighting competitions". Just go easyon the casual bystanders.

Reasons To Stock• The first controller-free fighting game• Learn up to 70 moves• 'Jump-in' multiplayer

Bringing "unparalleled immersion" to sports gaming, players movements areaccurately represented on-screen in real-time in Ubisoft's fantastic Kinect launchtitle, Motion Sports.

A wide range of exciting sports make thecut in this exciting package, including skiing, horsebackriding, hang gliding, American football, soccer and boxing.Each and every sport benefits from the freedom ofcontroller-free gaming, and can be enjoyed head-to-headwith friends.

Players can also become a sporting hero on the worldstage, starting as a humble local celebrity, before winningnational and global fame for their in-game achievements.With data shared among friends online, players can achievethe adoration of fans, and have their face emblazoned onthe in-game magazine.

For added infamy, players can also enjoy live commentaryfrom the in-game TV channel, with humorous observationson your performances from the in-house crew.

Reasons To Stock• Wide range of controller-free sports• Unparalleled immersion• Fun for the whole family


Destined to be one of themost exciting performancevideogames of all-time,Michael Jackson: TheExperience allows gamersto re-enact the King OfPop's most iconicperformances through

singing and dancing.

Featuring the most famous tracks from hisglittering career, including Bille Jean, Beat It,Bad and Workin' Day And Night, playerswill be able to test their vocal range againstthe master, as well as try and emulate hisincredible dance moves.

Developed at Ubisoft's renowned Montréalstudio, each version of Michael Jackson:The Experience has been tailoredspecifically for each platform. For example,the Kinect-enabled version for Xbox 360utilises Ubisoft's acclaimed Player Projectiontechnology, so that their bodies will be fullytracked, and their true movements will bereflected in-game.

Players' performances will be played onbackdrops and environments inspired bythe iconic music videos and live

performances, offering a level of immersionthat "has never been seen before"according to Ubisoft.

The system will allow players to "truly livethe experience", with their performancestriggering effects, visuals and the musicitself as fans try and emulate one of themost incredible performers the world hasever seen. As Ubisoft says, "[Jackson's]music, lyrics and stunningly innovativedance moves continue to excite fans inevery corner of the world."

On the Wii version, meanwhile, up to fourplayers can get in on the performance, and sing along with Michael using on-screen lyrics.

Put simply, Michael Jackson The Experienceis more than just a game. With a stunning combination of dancing, singingand freestyle moves, this is a trueentertainment experience.

Reasons To Stock• Based on the legendary performer• Features all the classic hits• Tailored to each system - including Kinect

Michael Jackson: The Experience

Assassins Creed Brotherhood

The third game in Ubisoft'suniversally acclaimed actionadventure series hits theshelves this month, andpromises to be one of this Christmas' biggest-selling titles.

Billed as a direct sequel to last year'sfantastic Assassin's Creed 2, the game onceagain focuses on the struggles of Ezio, ashe battles with the powerful Templar Order.

Having become a Master Assassin over thecourse of his late 15th century adventuresin Renaissance-era Italy, Ezio journeys toRome to take the fight right to the heart ofthe enemy - but he cannot do it alone.With an entire Brotherhood now fightingalongside him, this new Assassin's Creed willallow players to command and manageteams of assassins to do Ezio's dirty work.

Featuring more expansive, varied andcomprehensive gameplay than ever before,Brotherhood promises improvements inevery area, with more exciting combat,including the ability to ride horses through

cities and even fight while riding on them.

But undoubtedly one of the most excitingnew features of the latest Assassin's Creed isthe multiplayer element.

Said to be somewhat similar to the cat-and-mouse multiplayer system used to suchthrilling effect in various Splinter Cell titles,players will either take the side of theTemplars or the Assassins.

Able to choose from a wide range ofunique characters, each player will comeequipped with signature weapons andassassination techniques, and pit their witsagainst other players in a variety of tense,exciting game modes.

Reasons To Stock• Third game in the blockbuster series• First Assassin's Creed to

feature multiplayer• Numerous enhancements to campaign

mode promised

FORMAT Wii, DS, PSP (Xbox 360 & PS3 version coming 2011)RELEASE DATE 26th November 2010PUBLISHER UbisoftSRP Wii - £34.99, PSP & DS - £24.99

FORMAT Xbox 360, PS3 (PC version coming in 2011)RELEASE DATE 19th November 2010PUBLISHER UbisoftSRP £49.99

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PUBLISHERMindscape

FORMATXbox 360 KINECT

RELEASE DATE12th November2010

SRP£39.99

REASONS TO STOCK• 40 hit songs to get

your groove on to• 3 Multiplayer

modes : two players dancing and scoring at the same time

• Includes original music videos

Dance Paradise on Xbox 360 KINECTThe idea is simple: everyone can bust a move on DanceParadise™ thanks to an eclectic playlist and dancesequences designed for all tastes and all levels.

The 40 international Hip Hop, Pop, Rock, R&B, Dance tracks will appeal to everyone, from children,parents, fans of classic hits, to even the most die-hard of clubbers.

Accompanied by official music videos, the players, who arerepresented by their very own Xbox 360® Avatar, mustaccurately perform dance sequences displayed on thescreen to score points.

Dance floor stars through to occasional dancers can showoff their skills on dance moves inspired by the official musicvideos. Who hasn’t dreamed of dancing along to DaftPunk’s classic ‘Around the World’, imitating Lady Gaga in‘Bad Romance’ or going back to the 90s with MC Hammer’s‘Can’t Touch This’!

Thanks to different multiplayer modes, up to two playerscan challenge each other and dance at the same time :both are clearly recognised by the Kinect® camera, whichgives them each a score.

Beautiful and enticing settings transform the living roominto the dance floor of an exclusive VIP nightclub, a privatepool party, a casino, at the marina or even on the beach,offering players ultimate paradise.

And in case they need a break, they can create and watchtheir favourite music videos from the video box.

50 Cent Akon Atomic Kitten Brick & Lace Caesars Cassius CassiusDaft Punk David Guetta ft Kelly Rowland Debi Nova Empire of the sun Fall out boy Frankie goes to hollywood REMIX Geri HalliwellGwen Stefani Gwen StefaniKenna Kevin Rudolf ft Lil Wayne Kool & the GangLady GagaLady GagaLaroux Lil Wayne ft. Static Lily AllenMC Hammer Mika Mika NellyNo Doubt Orianthi Pixie lott Pussycat Dolls Rihanna ShaggySnoop Dogg ft PharrellSophie Ellis bextorStarsailorSupergrassTaio CruzYelle

In da clubBellydancer Ladies Night Love is wicked Jerk It Out The sound of violenceToop toop Around the world When love takes over Drummer boy Walking on a dream Dance Dance Relax REMIX It's raining menHollaback Girl What you are waiting for Say goodbye to loveLet it rockCelebration Bad RomancePoker FaceBulletproof Lollipop F*** YouCan’t Touch ThisLollipop We are GoldenHot in Herre Hey BabyAccording to you Mama doWhen I grow upDisturbia Hey sexy ladyBeautiful Murder on the dancefloor Four to the Floor Alright Break Your heart A cause des garçons

Playlist to get your groove on to:

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PUBLISHERMindscape

FORMATWii

RELEASE DATE19th November2010

SRP£29.99, Bundle with 1microphone £39.99

REASONS TO STOCK• Fun for all

the family• 40 international

and national hits tochoose from

• Download new songs from U-STORE directly into your Wii console

U-Sing 2 U-SING 2 is the brand new singing game and third installmentto come from the hugely popular U- SING brand. Followingon from the first two massively successful U-SING and U-SINGGirls Night games, the latest addition, due for release inNovember is set to take the nation by singing storm once again!

With British and international artists from Universal’scatalogue and main labels such as Mercury, AZ and Polydor,U- SING 2 promises to deliver something for everyone. The new mix of 40 tracks including The Libertines, Bloc Party,Florence and the Machine, Lady Gaga and Spice Girls meansnot only will the new game now appeal to indie fans; it will also satisfy pop princesses and contemporary musiclisteners alike.

Bringing these sensational, varied artists together in onegame, goes hand in hand with combining the different typesof music fans in a way which allows them to interact with oneand other, creating a dynamic mix of fun! With multiplayermodes, players choose to sing as a Duet or compete for thebest score in Versus and Battle mode. While Jukebox modeallows players to transform their Wii console into a jukeboxgiving players the option to display lyrics or not, withoutbeing scored, giving the game a real karaoke feel.

The grading system rates players according to theirperformance, with vocal recognition measuring tune andrhythm to accurately score the player; while the option tolisten again to their best and worst performances will allowplayers to see how truly good or bad they are.

Players will also be able to access the online U-STORE via thegame, when their Wii console is connected to the Internet, todirectly download exhilarating new songs using theirNintendo Wii Points™.

All available with the accompanying official music videos, U- SING 2 will be a strong contender on the list to Santa this Xmas.

Agnes BabyshamblesBloc PartyBlurBoyz II MenColdplayDavid Guetta feat. Kelly RowlandDepeche ModeEllie GouldingEmpire of The SunExampleFall Out Boy Florence & The MachineFranz FerdinandGorillazJames Morrison feat. Nelly Furtado Kate NashKeane feat. K'naanLady GaGaMaroon 5MikaNick Cave & Kylie Minogue Owl CityO-ZonePeter DohertyPixie LottPlaceboPulpRazorlightRihannaRoxShania TwainSpice GirlsStereophonicsTaio CruzThe FeelingThe LibertinesThe Pussycat DollsThe StranglersThe Temper Trap

Release MeDeliveryBanquetCountry HouseI'll Make Love to YouViolet HillWhen Love Takes OverEnjoy The SilenceStarry EyedWalking On A DreamWon't Go QuietlyThis Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms RaceDog Days Are OverDo You Want ToOn Melancholy HillBroken StringsDo-Wah-DooStop For A MinuteBad RomanceMakes Me WonderWe Are GoldenWhere The Wild Roses GrowFireflies Dragostea Din Tei (Maiahi)Last of the English RosesBoys And GirlsEvery You Every Me Common PeopleAmerica Disturbia My Baby Left Me That Don't Impress Me MuchWannabeDakotaBreak Your HeartI Thought It Was OverWhat Became of The Likely LadsJai HoGolden BrownSweet Disposition

Exclusive tracklist

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Nintendo’sstar Christmas line upOn the day that Nintendo revealedthat an astonishing one in three UK households owns a Wii consoleand with 11 million DS consoles sold,the Japanese giant revealed what thestars will be playing this Christmas.With everyone from Dame HelenMirren to Jedward - and everyone inbetween - polled for their gamingpicks this festive season, Nintendo'slatest celeb-packed Christmas TVcampaign promises to be amemorable one...

The star of The Queen demonstrates toviewers that you can look great by workingout at home with Wii Fit Plus - the huge-selling title that Nintendo says "combinesfun and fitness in one product."

Released in October 2009, the game offersusers an array of new features, including 15new balance and aerobics games, as well assix new strength training and yoga activities.The new calorie-counting feature alsoallows players to customise their ownworkouts based onthe available timeand specific routines.

Wii Fit Plus BundleNintendo Wii

Promoted by: Dame Helen Mirren

Aston, Marvin, JB, and Oritsé, otherwiseknown as the four members of pop starletsJLS, appear in the TV ads promoting whatNintendo is describing as THE game thisChristmas. We all know that there ain't noparty like a Wii Party...

Freshly released by Nintendo, this familyfriendly game comes packed with morethan 80 different minigames, offering "non-stop fun and unparalleled variety". Upto four friends and family can grab a Wiiremote and try their hands at a host of "inventive andintuitive gaming experiences."

Wii PartyNintendo Wii

Promoted by: JLS

Dr Kawashima's Brain Training - nowofficially Nintendo's best-selling game in the UK.

Despite having been released more thanfour years ago, the game consistentlyshows up in the All Formats charts, thanksto its compelling mixture of puzzles,mathematical questions, and Sudokupuzzles. As Nintendo says, all are designed to help keep certain parts of the brain active. It would appear that thenation agrees.

Brain TrainingNintendo DS

Promoted by: Sir Terry Wogan

TV's dynamic duo have been long-timesupporters of Nintendo since their BykerGrove days, and their love of the hairy apehasn't waned in the intervening years.

The Wii-exclusive is a welcome return to themid-90s SNES style pioneered by thelegendary Rare. Rebooted by the brilliantRetro Studios, we can expect some classicplatforming action, with beautiful visualsand the usual gameplay flair that makesevery DK game such firm favourites.

Donkey Kong Country ReturnsNintendo Wii

Promoted by Ant and Dec

NINTENDO

Louise Redknapp takes time out from herbusy schedule to show how working mumscan keep trim in their own homes with aspot of Wii Fit Plus.

Changing the way that we think outperipheral-based products Wii Fit Plusbrings a “new dimension” to the Wii Fitexperience. With the ability to createcustomised workout routines, or choosefrom 20, 30 or 40 minute workouts, userscan select a workout that suits the amountof time available, no matterhow busy they are.

Wii Fit Plus Solus Nintendo Wii

Promoted by: Louise Redknapp

Former international footballer JamieRedknapp and his singer and TV-presenterwife Louise like nothing more than anevening's platforming fun in the companyof Mario. And who can blame them?

Released at the back end of 2009, NSMBwas a long-awaited return to the classic 2D side-scrolling Mario platforming of old,and went down an absolute storm withboth critics and member of the public alike. Unsurprisingly, it has gone on to beone of the best-selling Wiigames to date, and is stillselling well a year on.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii Nintendo Wii

Promoted by: Jamie and Louise

Redknapp and their family

Say what you like about the brothersGrimes (a.k.a. Jedward) they've got decent taste in videogames. With the DS-exclusive having sold a bagillion copiesin its native Japan, Nintendo decided tothrow its full weight behind Level 5's RPG,and it's paying off.

With the press having given the title a bigthumbs-up, it looks like one of Japan's mostpopular brands could finally make thebreakthrough it richly deserves.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinelsof the Starry SkiesNintendo DS

Promoted by: Jedward

Like half the known universe, the X-Factorstars are happy to admit that they are a bitpartial to a session of New Super MarioBros. on DS.

And who can blame the fellow? Releasedway back in summer 2006, it blew thedoors off for restyled 2D platforming classicgaming, showing beyond doubt that theappetite for the retro style is alive and well.Four years later, it's still in the charts...

Also available....

Face TrainingNintendo DS (Out now)

Nintendo is also getting behind severalother titles in the run-up to Christmas,including these must-stock items...

For anyone looking to, ahem, brush-up on theirartistic skills, Art Academy transforms the DS' touchscreen into a canvas, with step-by-step training andtips on how to improve, enhance and even learn todraw and paint.

Art AcademyNintendo DS (Out now)

The third in the phenomenally popular ProfessorLayton series hit the shelves in October, and looksevery bit as compelling as the previous editions, with165 more brain-teasing logic puzzles woven skillfullyinto the fantastic storyline.

Professor Layton And The Lost FutureNintendo DS (Out now)

Designed to strengthen and relax six areas of yourface, a series of simple exercises help promote facialwellness. Created by Japanese Beautician FumikoInudo, this will have users looking good in no time!

Dawn Paine,Marketing Director atNintendo UK

Trade Talk

This year’s star line up is the best yet,demonstrating the wide appeal of Nintendo products. This Christmas, withthe help of our celebrity friends, we willbe helping the nation play together andhave fun whatever their age.

New Super Mario Bros. andDragon Quest IX: Sentinelsof the Starry SkiesNintendo DS

Promoted by: Alexandra Burke

and Olly Murs

A bright future ahead for Nintendo

with three brand

NEW DSi XL colours


PUBLISHERNintendo

FORMATWii

RELEASE DATE3rd December 2010

SRP£44.99

REASONS TO STOCK• New chest-pounding challenges• Inspired by theoriginal Super NES series • Brand new side-scrollingplatform game

Donkey Kong Country Returns

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One of the earliest examples of the platform game, the title sees Donkey Kong as the pet of a carpenter named

“Jumpman” (later made a plumber and renamed Mario). Mistreated by Jumpman,Donkey Kong escapes and kidnaps Jumpman’s girlfriend; offering players thefirst occurrence of the damsel in distressscenario that would provide the templatefor countless video games to come.

Donkey Kong (1981)

Donkey Kong is making a triumphant return, along with histrusted sidekick Diddy Kong, in a brand new side-scrollingplatform game from Retro Studios.

Offering players of all ages new levels and all new chest-pounding challenges, Donkey Kong Country Returnsfor the Wii console, takes inspiration from everything thatmade the original Super NES series great. From barrelcannons to mine carts, Retro Studios builds on thoseelements with stunning graphics and new layers of depth to the world and gameplay; with levels created in fullyrendered 3-D environments.

Donkey Kong Country Returns features the first eversimultaneous cooperative game play mode for the seriesallowing both novice and skilled players to actively play andexperience the game together; also offering novice playersthe chance to ride on Donkey Kong’s back through morechallenging areas of the game.

Controlled by a group of evil Tikis, the animals in DonkeyKong Island have raided Donkey Kong’s Banana Hoard and stolen his stash of bananas – and he understandablywants them back. Hidden items, puzzle pieces and othersurprise’s are found all through the jungle, and players canearn extra bonuses by the end of each level if they can spellout KONG.

Motion controls give players a real feeling of control,allowing them to move Donkey Kong using the control stickon the Nunchuk controller or shake the Wii Remotecontroller to make Donkey Kong slap the ground.

With vibrant colours, beautiful graphics and fun characters,Donkey Kong Country Returns is set to be a sure hit, evenwith people who have never played a Donkey Kong gamebefore; so start collecting those bananas!

Known under the working title Donkey Kong ’94, this was the first Donkey Kong title developed by Nintendo for the Game Boy handheld

video game system. Beginning with thefour levels found in the original arcadegame, this was the first Game Boy title designed with enhanced features whenplayed on the Super Game Boy.

Donkey Kong (1994)

Released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Donkey Kong Country was an extremely

successful release selling over 8 millioncopies. The title also won several awardsfrom Electronic Gaming Monthly in their1994 video game awards, including BestSuper NES game, Best Animation, BestGame Duo and Game of the Year. DonkeyCountry Country was later released for theGame Boy Color in 2000, and Game BoyAdvance in 2003.

Donkey Kong Country (1994)

Released 18 years after the original Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong 64 on the Nintendo 64 won critical acclaim selling 2.5 million

copies; making it the sixth best sellinggame of that year. Donkey Kong 64 wasalso the first game to require the Expansion Pak, for enhanced graphics andmore expansive environments. The titlealso went on to become Nintendo 64Player’s Choice title.

Donkey Kong 64 (1999)

The sequel to DK: King of Swing for the Game Boy Advance, DK: Jungle Climber has been designed to closely resemble Donkey

Kong Country and add dual screen support; giving the illusion of one tallscreen. The game featured new moves,new items and a multiplayer mode for upto four players.

Donkey Kong: Jungle Climber(2007)

A side-scrolling 2.5D platform game developed by Retro Studios, it is the series’ first traditional home console installation since Donkey Kong Jungle Beat. First unveiled at E3 2010, the

game employs fully-polygonal 3D graphicand was developed with the intention toinvoke nostalgic feelings in the player withits art style and sound.

Donkey Kong Country Returns(2010)

History of Donkey Kong

Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs FORMAT DSRELEASE DATE 5th November 2010PUBLISHER NintendoSRP £29.99

Fling SmashFORMAT WiiRELEASE DATE 19th November 2010PUBLISHER NintendoSRP £44.99

Take on the role of a Pokemon Ranger toprotect the local people and wild Pokemonfrom the nasty Pokemon Pinchers with thehelp of your partner, Ukulele Pichu.

Players must capture and befriendPokemon who will support them on theiradventure, using their abilities to clearobstacles that stand in their way or byhelping to capture even stronger Pokemon.And for the first time in the series, playerscan call Pokemon to their aid by drawingtheir Ranger Sign on the Nintendo DSTouch Screen.

As a Pokemon Ranger, players will often be sent on a mission, which may involvefinding a missing person, stopping a natural disaster, or protecting the peace inanother way. If the player is successful andcomplete the mission, then the game storywill advance. Each chapter in the gamefeatures a series of dynamic tasks andpuzzle solving challenges using the powersof the Pokemon.

Players can also enjoy wireless multiplayermissions with up to three other PokemonRangers using the Nintendo DS localwireless connection, and from 5thNovember two special missions ‘Protect TheBlue Sphere’ and ‘Deoxys And The OddTemple’ will be available for a limited time.

Reasons To Stock• Features a number of Legendary

Pokemon • Wireless multiplayer missions • New and enhanced DS features

Combining the hands-on fun of tennis withthe non-stop action and instant gratificationof pinball, Fling Smash sees the tropicalSuthon Island invaded by the evilOmminus, and the only hero who can savethe day is Zip!

Players must use the Wii remote controllerwith Wii MotionPlus to precisely fling Zip attargets to smash their way across eightcolourful worlds. Using the Wii Remote likea racket, watch Zip bounce around like apinball to smash through oncoming barriersand enemies in this action-sidescroller.

A second player can also join in with theaction to control Zip’s friend Pip. During thegame, Zip and Pip travel through eight fast-action side-scrolling worlds, eachculminating in a boss battle. Each leveloffers players a unique challenge as Zipmight be shrunk down, fattened up orturned into a heavy steel ball. While otherlevels turn the action vertically instead of horizontally.

With vividly coloured worlds includingsandy beaches, lush tropical treetops andeven underwater grottos, Fling Smash is funfor all ages.

Reasons To Stock• Multiplayer fun• Fun for all ages • Eight colourful Worlds to compete in


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With over 210 million games sold, the little plumber from the MushroomKingdom has become World famous, and the biggest video game franchise on the planet. Here we take a look at some of the titles that have featuredthroughout the Mario campaign.

Super Mario Galaxy 2Capturing all the charm and fun of the original, the sequel to the critically-acclaimed Super Mario Galaxy ‘re-energises’ the franchise with an array of wonderfullycreative new gravity-defying levels, innovative power-ups and the ability to team-up with his old dinosaur buddy, Yoshi.!

New Super Mario Bros.Mario and friends are back for some action-packed platform fun, offering an exciting mixture of co-operativeand competitive multiplayer fun, presented in classic, old-school side-scrolling 2D.

Mario Kart WiiThe next generation of Mario Kart features new tracks, newracers, new rides and 12-player racing via Nintendo Wi-FiConnection that makes for the ultimate Mario racing experience.

Mario Kart DSMario Kart DS will drive players new and old to distractionas they race their way around a selection of tracks, including all-new extravaganzas and time-honoured classicsfrom previous versions of the games.

New Super Mario Bros. DS Boasting incredible 3D graphics to accompany classic 2Dgameplay, this fast-paced adventure will have Mario fanscheering as they make their way over fields, under water,through castles, and into the air.

Mario and Luigi: Bowser’s Inside StorySet inside Bowser, this hilarious title sees Mario and Luigitrapped inside the guts of Bowser, trying not only to discover a means of getting back into the outside world,but rescuing the ever-hapless Princess Peach along the way.

Super Mario Galaxy Join Mario as he ushers in a new era of video games, defying gravity across all the planets in the galaxy. Players can run, jump and battle enemies as they exploreall the planets in the galaxy.

Mario Party 8 Join Mario, Luigi, Peach and the rest of the crew as theycompete across five brand new game boards and morethan 60 new mini-games to win the coveted prize: a year’ssupply of candy!

Super Mario 64 DSSuper Mario 64, the genre-defining Nintendo 64 classic, arrives on the Nintendo DS with all-new features that takefull advantage of the new portable system's dual screens,Touch Screen and wireless multiplayer capability!

Mario Party DSTricked once again, Mario and his friends have been shrunkdown and tossed aside in a supersized version of the mushroom kingdom – where everyday objects and ordinary enemies have become big problems.

It’s Dora’s Birthday and youknow what this means ... afun-filled party with all herfriends. The only problem isDora and Boots are stuck instorybook land and mustgo on an exciting, magicaljourney if they hope to

make it to the party on time! Help Dora find her way home by

jumping, climbing, swinging and slidingthrough exciting levels ranging from theDancing Forest to Wizzle Mountain. Playersof the Wii version can also take control ofBoots when Dora needs help to squeeze inplaces that she cannot fit.

DS players can tap, drag, trace, shoutand scribble on the DS as they float in abubble across Dragon Lake, ride a unicornover the rainbow, and play the drums in thedancing forest. Grown-ups can also join inthe fun using the Helper feature and asecond controller. Kid-Tested, Dora’s Big

Birthday Adventure has been approved byboth children and mums for age-appropriateness, fun factor and quality.

Based on Dora’s Big BirthdayAdventure prime-time show, Dora’s BigBirthday Adventure features authentic voicetalent from the TV show.

Reasons To Stock• Based on the hit TV show • Grown-up helper feature• Authentic voices from the show

Dora’s Big Birthday AdventureFORMAT Wii / DSRELEASE DATE 19th November 2010PUBLISHER 2k Play

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It’s time to get cooking asDora helps the CookingClub prepare for theFavourite Foods Festival!Preparing favourite foodssuch as enchiladas, pizza,

salad and many more dishes, playersmust use math, matching, and of coursetheir super cooking skills to follow therecipes and create this variety of delicious dishes.

Players must chop, slice, stir andsprinkle their way through over 30 mini-games in a mission to make sure that the

cooking club are ready for the foodfestival. Dora’s Cooking Club also featurespre-k and kindergarten math basedcurriculum; seeing players take part inactivities that involve counting, sortingand simple fractions. The game also offersparents the ability to track their child’sprogress to see how their maths skills aredeveloping.

Reasons To Stock• Over 30 mini-games• Develops children’s math skills • Lets parents track their child’s progress

Dora’s Cooking ClubFORMAT DSRELEASE DATE 19th November 2010PUBLISHER 2K Play


GAMESFoCUS

New Carnival Funfair games takes thefamily fun of the original multi-million unitseller to new heights with all-new gamesand prizes, much requested multiplayeraction for every game and for the first time,full compatibility with the Wii MotionPluscontroller accessory.

The fairground is full of over 30 new games andattractions including favourites like Pitch-A-Plate, BottleStand-up, Fish Bowl Bounce, Gold Rush Alley Ball, BumperCar and the always scary Haunted House. In addition, nocarnival is complete without must-prizes such as moonrocks, eye-bots, decoder rings and wacky wearables -including a walrus mask, dragonfly wings and rabbit ears –more than 300 in all.

For the DS New Carnival Funfair Games offers aunique subset of games, including Balloon Blowout, Pop-A-Score, Speed Pitch and a Pie Eating Contest. Inaddition, the game also supports the Nintendo DSi Camera,and adds a new meaning to the word gotcha with “TheLook of a Winner” features, which snaps your picture the moment you win a game for some surprising and hilarious reaction shots.

Expanded multiplayer action for up to four gamers also allows for cooperative play or head-to-head competition, enabling friends and family to play together in classics like Lucky Toss, Gone Fishin’ and Speed Bingo. While all new MotionPlus capabilities allow for increased accuracy, enhanced gameplay and more precision than ever before!

Reasons To Stock• Over 30 new games and attractions• 300 new prizes and wacky wearables• Much requested multiplayer action

New Carnival Funfair GamesFORMAT Wii / DSRELEASE DATE Out Now (DS Version out 5th Nov 2010)PUBLISHER 2K Play

Join Diego as you enter the imaginativeworld of Mega Bloks in his first buildingblock adventure! Using Mega Bloks andother special items, players must helpDiego to overcome obstacles, solvepuzzles, explore exciting habitats and

rescue stranded animals. Players can run, jump and climb their way through

an exciting Mega Bloks inspired world, and also collectMega Bloks to help assist Diego to build vehiclesincluding a truck, hang glider, snow mobile andsubmarine.

Based on the highly successful Diego TV show,Diego takes players on an adventure exploring differentanimal habits from the savannah to undersea coral reefsto learn about their environments.

Reasons To Stock• Based on the successful Diego TV show• Mega Bloks is a leading construction toy company with

worldwide retail presence• Educational

Mega Bloks Diego’sBuild and Rescue

FORMAT DSRELEASE DATE 19th November 2010PUBLISHER 2K Play

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Join the Rabbids’ in theirbiggest party yet to changethe course of Humanhistory. That’s right, they areback and this time theyhave an infallible plan toinvade the human world aswe know it. After the

Rabbids stumble into a history museumand discover time travel through their TimeWashing Machine, you just know thathuman history is about to get into somemajor mess.

Raving Rabbids Travel in Time’ gives you,your friends and family a chance to messup with time travel in a brand new party-game where crazy competition ispushed to the limits. The new Wii adventuregame is fun for all the family, which includesvisits to some classic moments in history,like the discovery of fire, the broken nose ofthe Sphinx, the first step on the moon, plusmany more! Uncover how the Rabbidswrecked our past and decide if the courseof history needs to be changed.

Ubisoft also introduces a brand new partygame experience: From flying to bouncing,discover 5 main game types for more fun,more depth and more replay value.Amongst brand new features, the option toteam up with up to 4 playerssimultaneously is now available; giving youand your companions the chance tocompete in over 20 new and hilariouscompetitive mini-games.

Reasons To Stock• Customise your bunnies• Compete online in the

Rabbids community• Extra Wii motion precision

Raving Rabbids Travel in timeFORMAT WiiRELEASE DATE 26th November 2010PUBLISHER UbisoftSRP £29.99

CSI: Fatal Conspiracy FORMAT Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Wii RELEASE DATE 29th October 2010 (Wii version available 19th November 2010)PUBLISHER UbisoftSRP PS3, Xbox 360 - £29.99 / PC - £19.99 / Wii - £24.99

Based on the hit TV seriesCSI: Crime SceneInvestigation, ‘CSI: FatalConspiracy’ gives you achance to team up with thefamous CSI cast and assistin solving some of the most

gruesome crimes of Sin City, but also totake down a dangerous drug cartel.

Partner Gene Huntby an experienced FBIagent, in 5 Connected Cases to take down the Queen of the Hive. For the firsttime ever, the storyline engages you from the first case to the last in this thrillingcrime adventure.

Work with your CSI partners, which includesthe return of Sara Sidle, to solve murdercases and uncover the Fatal Conspiracybehind the crimes you investigate together.

With its intriguing cases, CSI: FatalConspiracy gives an immersive experience

written by CSI show writers to give the mostauthentic story and gaming basedexperience for the player yet. A fullyupdated rendering engine allows for morerealistic light effects, lip syncing and moreadvanced character acting. As a bonus CSI:Fatal Conspiracy also features voices fromthe main actors in the show.

For gamers searching for the most realisticcrime scene investigating they can get theirhands on, CSI: Fatal Conspiracy is theperfect solution.

Reasons To Stock• Thrilling and realistic gameplay• New and enhanced graphics• Intriguing storyline

Def Jam RapsterFORMAT Xbox 360, PS3, WiiRELEASE DATE 26th November 2010PUBLISHER KonamiSRP PS3, Xbox 360 - £44.99 / Wii - £39.99

Capturing the essence ofwhat Hip Hop is all about,Def Jam Rapster is the firstmusic game fully dedicatedto Hip Hop.

The ultimate MCexperience for video game consoles, DefJam Rapster features more than 40 of thegreatest Hip Hop songs available at release,allowing you to be the star by rhyming,using your console camera, and uploadingvideos to the fully integrated Def JamRapster community online.

Unlike most other microphone-basedgames, Def Jam Rapster features custom,proprietary voice recognition technologythat judges lyrical accuracy, also measuringpitch and timing to provide a completescore in real time.

Offering you the ability to freestyle overtracks by some of the hottest Hip Hop

producers and upload your freestyleperformances for the world to decide howgood you really are. Battle mode alsoallows you to compete locally head-to-head for the highest score, while Duetmode lets both players sing and raptogether to achieve the highest combinedscore on any given song.

Reasons To Stock• First music game fully dedicated

to Hip Hop• Fully integrated online community • Over 40 songs spanning the history

of Hip Hop

The true passion andexcitement of RugbyLeague comes to life on theXbox 360 or PS3 console inthis awesome recreation ofwhat is probably theWorld’s toughest contactsport. Now players don’t

just have to cheer from the terraces, theycan get out there on the pitch and guidetheir team to Grand Final glory.

As a top class sports simulation, RugbyLeague Live features bone crunchingtackles, bam storming runs, ball stripping,injuries, sin bins, side steps, dummy movesand a multitude of passing moves andaction replays with full TV stylecommentary.

Rugby League, the sport, is of course notall about power and stamina its also aboutstrategy, guile and cunning all of which arefully represented here in Rugby LeagueLive; allowing players to play to their very

best and exploit their opponent’sweaknesses, when and if they find them.

Featuring all the teams and superstars fromthe European Super League and the NRL,as well as those from all the maininternational squads, Rugby League Live isthe officially licensed game that realisticallybrings players Rugby League in all its trueawesome glory.

Reasons To Stock• Officially licensed • Online gameplay via Xbox LIVE &

Playstation Network • Multiple replay angles and in

game commentary

Rugby League LIVEFORMAT Xbox 360, PS3RELEASE DATE 2nd November 2010PUBLISHER Alternative SoftwareSRP £49.99

Beyblade - Metal Fusion FORMAT Wii, DS RELEASE DATE 12th November 2010PUBLISHER KonamiSRP £34.99

Wild West ShootoutFORMAT WiiRELEASE DATE 26th November 2010PUBLISHER Funbox MediaSRP £19.99

Beyblade: Metal Fusion isbased on the brand new TVshow of the same namefrom Nelvana and d-rightsinc., and features a newcast of characters taking onthe continued battle

between good and evil. The series follows agroup of competitors who vie to be thebest at Beyblading, enhancing theirBeyblades, and engaging in a series ofthrilling adventures.

Developed specifically for the Wii andNintendo DS consoles, the Wii game willinclude a Counter Leone Beyblade, whilethe Nintendo DS version will house a CyberPegasus Beyblade; exclusive video gamesthat are not available anywhere else.

Beyblade: Metal Fusion also features achallenging four-player ‘battle mode’competition, which sees players face offagainst three other human or AI controlled

enemies, or play co-operatively with allies.By using the Wii Remote, players can saveand carry any blades they have created to afriend’s house for competition. Withcustomisable stadiums, players can choosefrom a variety of terrains and shapes forbattle and use special attacks and winningstrategies to emerge victorious.

Reasons To Stock• Complete game-specific story• Features original characters from

the show • Multiplayer mode

Roar through the Wild Westwith your guns a-blazing inthis fast-paced cowboyshowdown, and experienceall the adventures in 3D.

An arcade-style shootinggame, Wild West Shootout sees players ona mission to stop the outlaws who havebeen robbing the countryside and stealingall the farm animals. Travel through athrowback frontier landscape whereenemies wait around every corner, but keepyour gun at the ready because dangercould show up at any time.

Using the Wii Remote, Wii Zapper orBlaster players can aim and shoot the badguys in order to free the animals as theymake their way through several chaptersand levels set in the Wild West.

Dive for cover and survive a hail of bulletsin shootouts against a gang of enemies, or

giddy-up and take aim on horseback inRide and Shoot levels, and with severalmodes available players must cowboy up instory mode, survive wanted mode, grab apartner for multiplayer, or, if you haveglasses play the game in 3D for a wholenew experience in Wii gaming.

Reasons To Stock• Experience the game in 3D• Several game modes• Arcade-style shooting game• 3D glasses included


GAMESFoCUS

Created as a prequel to theclassic 2001 Xbox original,Halo: Reach is set on anEarth-like colony known asReach in the year 2552, justprior to the events of Halo:Combat Evolved. With

almost the whole of humanity’s interstellarcolonies having been wiped out by theCovenants forces, your squad of heroicSpartan soldiers are humanity’s last line ofdefence between the terrifying Covenantand Earth, and it’s up to you to preservemankind’s fate.

As with all the Halo campaigns, players canexpect memorable set-pieces, spectacularbattles and amazing AI, but with a return tothe more free-flowing sense of scale thatthe original conveyed.

Epic battlefields are further enhanced byBungie’s refined engine that brings scenesto life like never before maximising the360’s full potential, with vastly improvedtexture quality and polygon count makingthe game look jaw-droppingly beautiful attimes. Veterans will notice somefundamental tweaks have made their way into the game, with the temporary

single-use equipment replaced by abilitiessuch as sprint, active camouflage, jetpack,and an ‘armour lock’ which allows theplayer to remain invincible momentarily.

With every single element of the gameimproved in a myriad of ways, Halo: Reachis a true testament to Bungie’s 10 yearslegacy, and is the greatest Halo title yet.

Reasons To Stock• Best-in-class multiplayer• Intense, cinematic

campaign mode• Huge critical acclaim

Halo: Reach

Fable III

Available on Xbox 360, thethird chapter in theacclaimed series invitesplayers to “lead a rebellion,start a revolution, and rule akingdom.” FeaturingLionhead’s trademark blend

of humour, adventure and drama, playerswill once again be given the freedom tocarve out their own destiny as a hero orvillain – and everything in between.

In the follow-up to the 3.5 million-sellingFable II, players will embark on a epicjourney where poverty and injustice blightthe kingdom of Albion, and the people aredesperate for change. But once you’veoverthrown the king, whether you go on torule the land with an iron fist, or become amonarch to serve the people is entirely upto you.

Elsewhere, you can expect a host ofrefinements and enhancements, including anew weapon-crafting system where youdecide exactly how it’s going to look, eventhe levelling-up process takes on a sense of

drama, with players thrusting their swordinto the sky and blasting enemies awaywhen their weapon skill levels-up.Improvements are promised literallyeverywhere, with an enhanced visual sheen, a more intuitive, less ‘RPG-like’ 3Duser interface, as well as superior co-operative play.

Two versions of Fable III are due for release– the Standard edition, and the LimitedCollector’s Edition. Displayed in a distinctivebook-style box, it includes a new quest, anexclusive new region, as well as Fable IIIplaying cards, a Guild Seal Coin, a new dogbreed and a unique outfit.

Reasons To Stock• Massive critical acclaim• Follow-up to multi-million selling

2008 classic• Amazing roster of big-name voice talent

FORMAT Xbox 360RELEASE DATE Out nowPUBLISHER MicrosoftSRP £49.99 Standard, £59.99 Limited Edition

FORMAT Xbox 360RELEASE DATE 29th October 2010PUBLISHER MicrosoftSRP £49.99 Standard, £59.99 Limited Edition

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