RuneScape 3 celebrates successful first month

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RuneScape 3 celebrates successful first month

Jagex, the creators of the hugely popular and record holding MMORPG RuneScape 3, have unveiled today some key statistics about the game following its hugely successful launch last month.

 

Following the launch of RuneScape 3, players have flocked to join the game which allows them to forge their own gaming experience and shape the world around them.  Over the past 30 days the game has had well over 300,000 new players start their RuneScape adventure and over 100,000 former players re-activate their accounts. In total these new, existing and returning players have seen on average 600,000 hours of gameplay being played per day – which is the equivalent of 68 years of gameplay taking place daily.

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When RuneScape 3 launched on 22nd July with the Battle of Lumbridge; an event which spans two months centred around the conflict between two of the gods who have returned to RuneScape.  Players have been pledging their allegiance to these gods through the collection of Divine Tears – the residual life force of the now deceased god, Guthix, whose death has heralded the start of the 6th Age.  Since the Battle of Lumbridge has begun players have collected over 1 billion Divine Tears and have killed over 60 million enemy soldiers.

 

“With the Battle of Lumbridge we were looking to give the players a new way to interact with RuneScape and place their mark on the world.” commented Phil Mansell, RuneScape Executive Producer, “We’ve seen over a 150 million votes cast on how the battle campaign should be fought, with players making decision on everything from what kind of reinforcements they get to how they can support their chosen god with buffs and new units.  Players have so many ways to affect the current battle, from killing enemies or donating resources to their chosen deity, and it is this player driven dynamic which puts the future of the game very firmly in the players’ hands.“

 

Jagex has continued to add content to the game, giving players  something new to try and to master every week, including a brand new quest  – The Death of Chivalry, as well as a new 6th Age skill – Divination.

 

Mark Gerhard, Jagex CEO commented: “RuneScape 3 has been the result of the tireless efforts of the development team and the positive reaction from the community, since its launch, shows how aligned they are with the community spirit and sentiment. This is the first step in allowing players to truly create their own adventure within the game and we’re really excited about seeing how the game evolves through their participation.”

Total War: ROME II the Throwing War with Brian Blessed

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Total War: ROME II the Throwing War with Brian Blessed

Creative Assembly has released a trailer featuring Brian Blessed, It wasn’t all stabbing and slicing in ancient combat, during battle the air was often dark with thrown projectiles of various deadly natures.

Taking a look at some of the man and machine-powered missile armaments of the Roman period is shouter’s favourite BRIAN BLESSED! –  in this short film to mark the release week of Total War: ROME II.

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With the help of Fight Expert Gordon Summers and the Legio II Augusta re-enactment group, BRIAN BLESSED! gets close-up with vicious ranged weaponry and hairy barbarians.

 

Total War: ROME II is out now.

Marvel Heroes Adds Playable Emma Frost, Difficulty Modes and more

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Marvel Heroes Adds Playable Emma Frost, Difficulty Modes and more

Gazillion Entertainment have announced that Game Update 1.2 for Marvel Heroes, the free-to-play action-MMORPG set in the Marvel Universe, is now live worldwide!

Marvel Heroes Game Update 1.2 includes:
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·      Emma Frost – Players can now play as the iconic heroine Emma Frost! Experience her Omega level telepathic powers and diamond form. Ever want to mind control a T-Rex? Now you can!

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·      Difficulty Modes –Players can now choose their difficulty level (Normal, Heroic, or Super Heroic), challenging the hardcore players to up their game and put their superheroes’ powers to the true test.

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·      New Zone: Queens Bank Heist – An all-new zone, Queens features the Bank Heist mission that pits new players against the infamous Black Cat.

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·      And much more – Major game system changes include an Upgraded Defense System, brand new Relic and Unique item types, and new Artifacts in addition to performance upgrades, experience gain increases, power scaling and more.

To view a full list of changes ushered in with Marvel Heroes Game Update 1.2, please visit: https://www.marvelheroes.com/news/news-articles/game-update-12-here

To download and start playing Marvel Heroes today, visit http://www.marvelheroes.com or download the game on Steam.

LEGO Legends of CHIMA: Laval’s Journey for Nintendo DS

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LEGO Legends of CHIMA: Laval’s Journey for Nintendo DS

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is pleased to announce the launch of LEGO Legends of CHIMA: Laval’s Journey for Nintendo DS!  Available from today at all major retail stores in the UK, the game puts the action-packed world and the fate of CHIMA into players’ hands. The Nintendo DS launch follows successful releases on Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita earlier this summer, both of which were met with positive reviews and accolades from media and consumers alike.

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Picture from the Nintendo 3DS versioon

The new game will complement a line of branded products and TV content based on the LEGO Legends of Chima action packed world ruled by eight animal tribes that tells the classic story of good and evil, friendship and family.

In LEGO Legends of CHIMA:  Laval’s Journey, players embark on an amazing adventure into the world of CHIMA where Laval, the brave warrior and headstrong prince of the Lion Tribe, and his allies are called upon to fight for justice. Players explore the vast lands of CHIMA, all the while discovering and unlocking more than 60 characters, collecting and using a variety of tools, and reaching secret parts of the game to access hidden collectibles.

LG Unveils Worlds Largest Ultra HD OLED TV

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LG Unveils Worlds Largest Ultra HD OLED TV

LG Electronics marked another milestone today by unveiling the world’s largest Ultra High Definition (or ULTRA HD) OLED TV at IFA, the largest consumer electronics and appliance trade show in Europe. LG’s 77-inch ULTRA HD CURVED OLED TV follows in the footsteps of the company’s 55-inch CURVED OLED TV, which was introduced to the public just eight months ago at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

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“LG was proud to be the first company to commercially launch an OLED TV and we are once again setting our sights high with the ULTRA HD CURVED OLED TV,” said Havis Kwon, president and CEO of LG Home Entertainment Company. “This 77-inch TV is proof that we will never stop pushing the boundaries and exploring new possibilities.”

Currently the largest OLED TV in the world, LG’s 77-inch ULTRA HD CURVED OLED TV is also LG’s most advanced next-generation TV to date. Spanning a total of 77 inches diagonally, the massive screen’s IMAX-like curvature fills the viewer’s field of vision more completely than a flat-screen TV. The ULTRA HD CURVED OLED TV combines LG’s exceptional WRGB OLED and ULTRA HD technology, enabling it to produce infinite contrast ratio and resolution four times greater than regular FULL HD . Unmatched in picture quality, this enormous, futuristic-looking TV is “a true home entertainment wonder that has to be seen to be believed,” Kwon said.

Arma Tactics released to compatible iOS devices

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Arma Tactics released to compatible iOS devices

Bohemia Interactive, the award-winning independent Czech development studio, announces the release of the turn-based close-combat strategy game Arma Tactics to compatible IOS devices.

Following on from the highly successful launch of Arma Tactics on NVIDIA Tegra HD devices, Bohemia Interactive is delighted to announce that Arma Tactics will now launch on compatible IOS systems and is available from Apple’s iTunes Store (£4.99 /£2.99).

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Arma Tactics takes the best from the popular strategy genre… and goes mobile. The finest assets used in the critically acclaimed Arma series on PC now come to life on the Apple IOS platform, in one of the best looking mobile games to date.

Arma Tactics is a turn-based close-combat strategy game, where the player takes control of a four-member Special Forces team. There are no given strategies, rails to move on, or paths to follow; it‘s up to the player to decide how he will play through both the story-driven missions and generated missions with randomized objectives. Whether using stealth or a more direct approach, players will need to use their strategic thinking and use both basic and advanced weaponry while facing many different opponents – ranging from unorganized local militia to smart and skilled mercenaries.

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iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad. Requires iOS 6.0 or later. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.

With highly re-playable missions, weapons to unlock and whole campaigns to be regularly added, Arma Tactics offers many hours of intense ever-changing action.

  • Explore highly detailed battlefield environments that come to life with sophisticated particle systems and post-process effects
  • See your men come to life with realistic animations captured by a powerful motion-capture solution
  • Lead them through a thrilling single player campaign or improve your skills in generated missions
  • Gather experience points to level up your characters, upgrade weapons and unlock special equipment
  • Choose your difficulty – we make sure the game is fun to play for both casual players and hardcore gamers
  • Take part in challenging special game modes
  • Play as you like – by touching your screen or by using gamepad controls

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Konami Opens LA Studio

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Konami Opens LA Studio

EAST MEETS WEST AS KONAMI OPENS  LOS ANGELES GAME DEVELOPMENT STUDIO

New Studio Will Be Home to Kojima Productions Dedicated Teams Working on Upcoming METAL GEAR SOLID Titles.

Konami Digital Entertainment, today announced the opening of a new Los Angeles development studio. The studio will be instrumental in developing a variety of games, including instalments of the METAL GEAR SOLID franchise. During an opening ceremony at the new studio, Konami  discussed new details about the METAL GEAR SOLID V experience, which includes METAL GEAR SOLID: GROUND ZEROES, the prologue to METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.  Hideo Kojima, METAL GEAR SOLID creator and Director of Kojima Productions, took the stage to show the first live gameplay demo for METAL GEAR SOLID: GROUND ZEROES.

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Best known for the development of the popular METAL GEAR SOLID franchise, Kojima Productions’ team in Los Angeles will be instrumental in the continued development of the franchise, particularly with the upcoming release of METAL GEAR SOLID V. Hideo Kojima will continue to provide guidance and inspiration to the employees of the Los Angeles studio.

 

“As gaming takes the world stage as one of the greatest forms of entertainment, it’s only natural for us to expand our operations across the globe,” said Hideo Kojima, Director of Kojima Productions. “And since Los Angeles is ground zero for the best studios, facilities and world-class talent, we are leaning on of these local resources to build an incredible team to create gaming experiences that are just as compelling as any film or television show.”

 

“The Los Angeles studio emphasizes Konami and Kojima Productions commitment to expanding our development footprint,” said Tomoyuki Tsuboi, President of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. “The new studio will put Kojima Productions in the heart of the west which will benefit future releases as it will introduce new talent and creativity to the development teams.”

 

Konami and Kojima Productions recently celebrated its 25th anniversary of the METAL GEAR SOLID franchise which is the seminal work of Hideo Kojima, Japan’s master game creator, and the progenitor of the stealth action game genre. With more than 35.4 million units sold to date, the METAL GEAR series has become a global phenomenon. Along with the gameplay, the METAL GEAR SOLID series is also known for its storyline, which blends seamlessly with the gameplay. The scenarios are based on extensive research and incorporate the drama of actual developments in society. These elements have made METAL GEAR SOLID what it is today: a mature work of entertainment that transcends national borders and the confines of video games, and one of the leading products of the Japanese content business.

 

New Tales of Xillia DLC available now with a new trailer

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New Tales of Xillia DLC available now with a new trailer

With a lot of people on the way to the classroom this month and so is the hero team of Tales of Xillia!

Watch this video and go ‘Back to school’ inspired costumes and haircuts that are made available from today on the Playstation Network and tell us about your favourite.

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We bet you will fall for Milla’s new style!

Call of Duty Strike Team Comes to iOS

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Call of Duty Strike Team Comes to iOS

Call of Duty fans can take the action on-the-go with Call of Duty: Strike Team, available at launch exclusively for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch (£4.99 / $6.99).  Call of Duty: Strike Team is optimised for mobile and tablet glass mechanics, offering a choice of how to play: as players control a squad of up to four highly trained Strike Team members, each with customisable skills and loadouts, the in-game view can be seamlessly switched from classic first-person action, to a top-down, third-person perspective providing a full range of both action combat and tactical decision making.

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Call of Duty: Strike Team represents the first Call of Duty mobile title from Activision’s new mobile development studio, The Blast Furnace, led by veteran developers Mark Washbrook, from Rockstar London and Rockstar Leeds legend Gordon Hall.

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“Call of Duty: Strike Team is all about giving a single player experience that is unlike anything else in the Call of Duty world in a way that matches the interests of players on-the-go,” said Mark Washbrook, Studio Head of The Blast Furnace. “By giving fans the option to play in either first-person or third-person views and to switch between them on the fly, we’ve really opened the doors for gamers to have a fun and entertaining gameplay experience with Call of Duty: Strike Team, because they can play the game the way they want.”

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Call of Duty: Strike Team features both a new, story-driven single player campaign that’s full of epic, cinematic Call of Duty moments, as well as a highly-replayable single player Survival Mode, packed with many of the franchise’s weapons, perks, ranks and prestige levels. The game lets players compete with family, friends and other players for leaderboard domination. Plus, players with an existing Call of Duty account can sign in with their credentials to Call of Duty: Strike Team for exclusive, in-game bonuses.  Players can register for a Call of Duty account for free on the web.

iLuv Announces Accessories for Samsung Galaxy Note 3

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iLuv Announces Accessories for Samsung Galaxy Note 3

iLuv today announced that they will ship several accessories to fit your shiny new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 unit.  Read on for details!

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iLuv today announced that they will ship several accessories to fit your shiny new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 unit.  Here is the press release:

iLuv Unveils Enhancing Accessories For Samsung GALAXY Note 3
iLuv’s Product Line for the New GALAXY Note 3 Provides Style, Portability and Protection

Port Washington, NY- September 6, 2013– iLuv Creative Technology, the premier provider of the most comprehensive line of accessories for the mobile lifestyle, announces their line of cases and accessories for the new Samsung GALAXY Note 3.  The new line of accessories features products perfect for those consumers aiming to add style and protection to their new device.  From protective covers for preventing scratches and cracks to specialized cases ideal for the working professional, the new GALAXY Note 3 accessory line adds ease-of-use and protection to users’ mobile lifestyle.

“This new line of accessories conveniently enhances the capabilities of the GALAXY Note 3 while offering premium protection,” noted Jason Park, Marketing Manager at iLuv.  “At iLuv, it is our goal to quickly deliver a wide range of high-quality accessories for the most innovative and new products on the market and the GALAXY Note 3 is no exception.”

iLuv’s offerings for the new GALAXY Note 3 include:

FlightFit

Dual-layer protective case with stand

  • Perfect fit dual-layer construction
  • Guards device with soft shock-absorbing TPU interior and impact-resistant PC exterior
  • Rigid high-gloss polycarbonate exterior for impact resistance
  • Built-in stand for landscape hands-free viewing
  • Maintains access to all ports and controls
  • Available in fun colors to suit any style

Diary

Premium wallet case with stand

  • Made with premium leather
  • 4 credit card slots with cash pocket
  • Protective perfect fit interior polycarbonate shell holds GALAXY Note 3 securely in place
  • Device holder can pull out to a stand for landscape viewing
  • Super 360° protection
  • Closing the cover still allows calls that are already taking place to continue

Privacy Film Kit

Protective screen film for privacy

  • Privacy screen film offers 180° privacy
  • Keep leering eyes from device
  • Protect screen from scratches and cracks
  • Hardness up to 3H
  • Weather-proof, static absorption

Clear Protective Film Kit

  • Specifically formulated to shield screen from nicks, scratches, dirt and dust
  • 4-layer construction consists of a scratch-resistant protective film, a hard coating treatment PET protection film and a newly developed silicone polymer adhesive
  • Prevents fingerprints and smudges
  • Will not damage the screen when removed

Pricing and Availability

Prices for iLuv’s new line of GALAXY Note 3 accessories will range from $9.99 – $39.99 and will be available at select iLuv retailers.

Follow us on Twitter @iLuv_World, or friend us on Facebook at “iLuv Creative Technology.”

Also, my wife is wrapping up her review of the iLuv Aud 5 speaker set with Lightning connector, so look for that article very soon!

Jabra Announces Updated Solemate Bluetooth Speaker, New Solemate Mini

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Jabra Announces Updated Solemate Bluetooth Speaker, New Solemate Mini

Jabra has announced an update to their popular Solemate Bluetooth speaker, and also a new smaller one called the Solemate Mini.  Read on for details.

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Jabra has announced an update to their popular Solemate Bluetooth speaker, and also a new smaller one called the Solemate Mini.  The Solemate has been updated to add fun colors and NFC pairing, and the Solemate Mini is a new smaller form factor Bluetooth portable speaker.  Here is the press release:

JABRA EXPANDS MUSIC LINE WITH NEW SOLEMATE MINI PORTABLE SPEAKER

Striking New Colors and Enhanced Features Added to the Jabra Solemate

(Nashua, NH, September 5, 2013) – Jabra today announced the expansion of the company’s music line with a new ultra-portable version of the popular Jabra Solemate – the Jabra Solemate Mini. Compact in size but delivering surprisingly big sound, the Jabra Solemate Mini is a perfect travel companion, providing music for any setting whether at home or on the road, and will be available in red, yellow, blue or black. In addition, Jabra announced an enhanced version of the Jabra Solemate, including four striking new colors – red, blue, yellow and grey – enhanced Dolby® sound performance, instant pairing, and offline streaming.  The Jabra Solemate Mini and the new Jabra Solemate will be available at retail in Q4 2013.

Smaller than a soda can, the Jabra Solemate Mini delivers big sound in an ultra-portable sized unit. The secret lies in two powerful, front-facing speakers in an acoustically-designed enclosure, providing optimal performance with super bass response. The  sneaker-style speaker is hassle-free with several handy features, including:

  • Durability – Durable enough to handle the scrapes and bumps of regular use with all round rubber protection and resistance to sweat, dust and splashes
  • Long Playback Time – with a battery life of up to 8 hours
  • Easy Pairing – using Bluetooth or NFC and wirelessly controlled from across the room
  • Integrated Cable  – in the sole of the speaker providing a choice between a wireless or wired connection
  • Bold Primary Colors – choose between red, yellow, blue or classic black to suit your individual style¹.

The newly enhanced Jabra Solemate provides an enriched sound experience and usability, while adding fresh new colors. With super-fast Near Field Communication (NFC) pairing, users simply tap an NFC-enabled device to the Solemate and its’ instantly connected! To disconnect, just tap them together again.

Another exciting addition to the Solemate is the Jabra Sound App with Dolby Digital Plus sound. Dolby Digital Plus delivers a sound space enhancer providing amazing extra depth and dimension to the sound emerging from the Solemate. In addition, the Jabra Sound App 2.0 allows streaming of YouTube music videos as well as existing on-device stored content while using the offline feature for playback – all in great-sounding Dolby Digital Plus stereo2.

Jabra Solemate Mini will be available in Q4 for $99.00.  The enhanced Jabra Solemate will retail for $149.99 and will be at retail outlets in Q4.

For more product information and availability, please visit www.jabra.com. For more on Jabra, visit www.jabra.com, like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/JabraUS or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/jabra_us.

¹ Available in different colors (some colors may be unavailable in your country).

2 The Jabra Sound App is exclusive to Jabra Revo Wireless, Jabra Revo , Jabra Vox and Jabra Solemate.

Check out these pictures of the new Solemate:

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And now the Solemate Mini:

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These look like nice, stylish portable speakers.  Look for them to go on sale in Q4 2013, with the Solemate priced at $149 and the Solemate Mini at $99.

Just Dance 2014 Double Track Get Lucky and Blurred Lines

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Just Dance 2014 Double Track Get Lucky and Blurred Lines

Get ready for your dancing shoes for Just Dance 2014 Double Track announcement, Ubisoft has announced that this summer’s biggest hits, Get Lucky by Daft Punk Ft. Pharrell Williams and Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Ft. Pharrell, will be featured in the upcoming Just Dance 2014. The fans will be able to dance on their favourite summer songs and enjoy the summer atmosphere a little bit longer.

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PlayStation 4 Version of Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Ft. Pharrell

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Xbox 360 Version of Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Ft. Pharrell

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Wii U version of Get Lucky by Daft Punk Ft. Pharrell Williams

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Xbox One version of Get Lucky by Daft Punk Ft. Pharrell Williams

Just Dance 2014 takes the fun to another level this year with all-new ways to create the best party ever: own the spotlight and lead backing dancers with the new On Stage Mode; dance with anyone anywhere in the world with the first Just Dance online mode: the World Dance Floor; work out to customised Just Sweat experiences on any song; or MC the party in the upgraded Party master: choose the next dance move, pick new songs and be the DJ of the party!

Just Dance 2014 will be released worldwide for all current and next-generation platforms, including the Wii and Wii U, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, and Sony PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. The game will be available on all current platforms on October 4 in the United Kingdom and will be released on upcoming next-gen platforms at each console’s launch.

See Gamescom Assassins Creed IV Black Flag Commented Walkthrough

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See Gamescom Assassins Creed IV Black Flag Commented Walkthrough

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Watch Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag ‘Gamescom Open World Demo Commented Walkthrough’ which presents the open-world gameplay commented by Ashraf Ismail.

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Welcome to the Sony Xperia Z1

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Welcome to the Sony Xperia Z1

The elegant, 5” Xperia Z1 is the latest addition to Sony’s premium Z series of products and brings Sony’s proven world-class technologies to the smartphone like never before. Xperia Z1 features Sony’s award-winning “G Lens” with a 27mm wide angle and bright F2.0 aperture, custom made large 1/2.3-type CMOS image sensor Exmor RS for mobile with 20.7MP and a BIONZ for mobile image processing engine. The combination of these technologies delivers the same level of quality and performance as a conventional compact digital camera in a slim, waterproof smartphone. Indeed, independent testing has confirmed that Xperia Z1 provides the best overall image quality of all leading smartphones.

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This means that Xperia Z1 captures beautiful, sharp and bright images even in lowlight conditions. High shutter speeds and 3x clear image zoom also prevents shots from being blurred while enabling them to be captured at distance.

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Innovative suite of Xperia Camera Applications

Xperia Z1 takes the conventional camera experience to a whole new level by including an innovative set of Xperia Camera Applications that deliver new experiences. Applications at launch include:

  • Social live: Broadcast precious moments live from Xperia Z1 to Facebook and get your friends’ comments right on your screen.
  • Info-eye™: Innovative visual search function that provides related information on landmarks and on items such as books or wine simply by capturing them with the camera.
  • Timeshift burst: Capture the perfect shot every time – Xperia Z1 takes 61 images in 2 seconds – a second before and after pressing the shutter – so you can scroll back and forth to find the perfect image.
  • AR effect: Overlay a selection of fun, customizable animations to create pictures using Sony’s SmartAR augmented reality technology.

This experience is supported by a robust ecosystem of established and up-and-coming developer partnerships who are working to create Xperia Camera Applications. Many more apps will be available through the Sony Select recommendation store after launch.

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Beautiful design with high power and performance

Xperia Z1 also includes all of the features consumers have come to expect of a Sony smartphone. Its stunning looks combine Sony’s acclaimed OmniBalance design with premium materials and precision engineering in a slim waterproof and dust resistant smartphone (IP55 & IP58). A solid one-piece aluminium frame with tempered glass on the front and back ensures beauty and durability as well as a consistent viewing experience from any angle.

Xperia Z1 features the fully integrated Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor with 2.2 GHz quad-core CPU and 4G LTE to provide a seamless connected entertainment experience, industry leading battery performance and amazing speed. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor features the latest GPU and dual ISP for incredible graphics, 3D games and videos. The Xperia Z1 also includes a 3000 mAh battery for a high battery performance. Sony’s Battery STAMINA Mode automatically turns off functions to save power when you don’t need them and restarts them when you do.

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Incredible out of the box entertainment with Sony’s media applications and technologies

Xperia Z1 integrates PlayMemories Online2, a cloud-based image and video service that is integrated into the Album application. A new ‘All Sync’ feature enables users to instantly auto-upload all of their photos without storage limitation3.

Sony’s “WALKMAN” and Movies applications are also included and provide access to more than 22 million songs on the “WALKMAN” app through Music Unlimited and more than 150K movies and TV series on the Movies app through Video Unlimited2 from Sony Entertainment Network.

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Thanks to the inclusion of Sony’s BRAVIA TV technology, Xperia Z1 features Sony’s unique TRILUMINOS Display for mobile, creating a wider palette of rich natural colours for an immersive viewing experience. It also includes X-Reality for mobile – Sony’s intelligent super resolution technology which analyzes each image and optimizes the quality to deliver super sharp videos. Xperia Z1 also brings Sony’s audio expertise to play with Sony’s ClearAudio+ which automatically optimizes the audio experience without the need to adjust individual settings.

Xperia Z1 comes with an incredible entertainment offer that includes five great movies plus an exclusive movie access pass to the digital release of Sony Pictures’ summer blockbuster Elysium as well as a two month free trial of Sony’s Music Unlimited4 streaming service plus much more.

Xperia Z1 also features a new application called TrackIDTM TV5 that enhances your TV-viewing experience. It lets users search, share and explore information from broadcasted TV shows such as cast & crew, biographies, filmography or show related Tweets.

The elegant, 5” Xperia Z1 is the latest addition to Sony’s premium Z series of products and brings Sony’s proven world-class technologies to the smartphone like never before. Xperia Z1 features Sony’s award-winning “G Lens” with a 27mm wide angle and bright F2.0 aperture, custom made large 1/2.3-type CMOS image sensor Exmor RS for mobile with 20.7MP and a BIONZ for mobile image processing engine. The combination of these technologies delivers the same level of quality and performance as a conventional compact digital camera in a slim, waterproof smartphone. Indeed, independent testing has confirmed that Xperia Z1 provides the best overall image quality of all leading smartphones1. This means that Xperia Z1 captures beautiful, sharp and bright images even in lowlight conditions. High shutter speeds and 3x clear image zoom also prevents shots from being blurred while enabling them to be captured at distance.

Innovative suite of Xperia Camera Applications

Xperia Z1 takes the conventional camera experience to a whole new level by including an innovative set of Xperia Camera Applications that deliver new experiences. Applications at launch include:

  • Social live: Broadcast precious moments live from Xperia Z1 to Facebook and get your friends’ comments right on your screen.
  • Info-eye™: Innovative visual search function that provides related information on landmarks and on items such as books or wine simply by capturing them with the camera.
  • Timeshift burst: Capture the perfect shot every time – Xperia Z1 takes 61 images in 2 seconds – a second before and after pressing the shutter – so you can scroll back and forth to find the perfect image.
  • AR effect: Overlay a selection of fun, customizable animations to create pictures using Sony’s SmartARTM augmented reality technology.

This experience is supported by a robust ecosystem of established and up-and-coming developer partnerships who are working to create Xperia Camera Applications. Many more apps will be available through the Sony Select recommendation store after launch.

Beautiful design with high power and performance

Xperia Z1 also includes all of the features consumers have come to expect of a Sony smartphone. Its stunning looks combine Sony’s acclaimed OmniBalance design with premium materials and precision engineering in a slim waterproof and dust resistant smartphone (IP55 & IP58). A solid one-piece aluminium frame with tempered glass on the front and back ensures beauty and durability as well as a consistent viewing experience from any angle.

Xperia Z1 features the fully integrated Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 processor with 2.2 GHz quad-core CPU and 4G LTE to provide a seamless connected entertainment experience, industry leading battery performance and amazing speed. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor features the latest GPU and dual ISP for incredible graphics, 3D games and videos. The Xperia Z1 also includes a 3000 mAh battery for a high battery performance. Sony’s Battery STAMINA Mode automatically turns off functions to save power when you don’t need them and restarts them when you do.

Incredible out of the box entertainment with Sony’s media applications and technologies

Xperia Z1 integrates PlayMemories Online, a cloud-based image and video service that is integrated into the Album application. A new ‘All Sync’ feature enables users to instantly auto-upload all of their photos without storage limitation3.

Sony’s “WALKMAN” and Movies applications are also included and provide access to more than 22 million songs on the “WALKMAN” app through Music Unlimited and more than 150K movies and TV series on the Movies app through Video Unlimited2 from Sony Entertainment Network.

Thanks to the inclusion of Sony’s BRAVIA TV technology, Xperia Z1 features Sony’s unique TRILUMINOS Display for mobile, creating a wider palette of rich natural colours for an immersive viewing experience. It also includes X-Reality for mobile – Sony’s intelligent super resolution technology which analyzes each image and optimizes the quality to deliver super sharp videos. Xperia Z1 also brings Sony’s audio expertise to play with Sony’s ClearAudio+ which automatically optimizes the audio experience without the need to adjust individual settings.

Xperia Z1 comes with an incredible entertainment offer that includes five great movies plus an exclusive movie access pass to the digital release of Sony Pictures’ summer blockbuster Elysium as well as a two month free trial of Sony’s Music Unlimited4 streaming service plus much more.

Xperia Z1 also features a new application called TrackIDTV that enhances your TV-viewing experience. It lets users search, share and explore information from broadcasted TV shows such as cast & crew, biographies, filmography or show related Tweets.

“Xperia Z1 represents a significant milestone for Sony in our continued efforts to deliver unforgettable experiences to our consumers,” said Kunimasa Suzuki, President and CEO, Sony Mobile Communications. “Not only by bringing the power of Sony to the smartphone and through close collaboration with our partners but by setting a new standard in premium smartphones.”

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