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Managing EditorLouise Powell

Associate EditorDanielle Govier

DesignKarl Kisala

Sophie Hammond

Production SupportJohn Dunn

Matt AndrewsPeter Cox

Gaming FeatureKristan Reed

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14 LOGITECHHigh quality low cost products available from Logitech

16 EXSPECTOfficially licensed England FA skins just intime for the World Cup

18 SAGEA look at the range of accessories availablefrom Sage

20 PORT DESIGNSA re-introduction to PORT Designs, anexpert in protection

ALSO THIS MONTH

05 WE WANT ONETake your game wherever you go with theXbox 360 USB Flash Drive by SanDisk

22 GAMES FOCUSTake a look at the latest game releases

REGULARS

07 TV EARSIntroducing TV Ears, the number one sellingwireless TV listening device

08 MINDSCAPEThe Ultimate Girls Night in with Mindscape

10 MICROSOFTA look at what Microsoft Office 2010 has to offer

23 XBOX 360 USB FLASH DRIVEThe game is always on with the Xbox 360USB Flash Drive by SanDisk

26 SUPER MARIO GALAXY 2 The all-new 3D Mario game, Nintendo’s latest summer blockbuster

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Enabling users to download and storemap packs, games, Xbox LIVE gamerprofiles, music and videos, Xbox 360users then have the opportunity totake their Xbox 360 USB Flash Drivewith them wherever they go. With upto 16GB of memory the Xbox 360USB Flash Drive by SanDisk is theperfect accompaniment to any Xbox 360.

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TV EARS


What is TV Ears?In short, TV Ears is a life changer. We manufacture TVlistening solution products that have helped more than onemillion people hear the television more clearly. The ideacame about after I tried to find something for my dad thatwould help him hear the TV. Nothing helped, so I createdTV Ears in 1998.

How does TV Ears work?A small transmitter is plugged into the audio out portslocated on the back of the television set, satellite box, DVDplayer or cable box. The audio of the television is wirelesslytransmitted to the headset. The user can then adjust thevolume and tone dials on the device to their preference.The television volume can be set to any level or turned offwithout affecting the function of the TV Ears system. Thetransmitter also doubles as a charger and holder for theheadset, which is three times more powerful than theaverage competing product.

How is TV Ears different from other listening devices?There are some retail stores in Europe that carry similar,albeit inferior, products. We feel the timing is right to offerconsumers TV listening solutions that are of higher value.TV Ears’ reputation for quality and performance isrenowned. They make great gifts for parents and spouses.They differ from hearing aids by only amplifying the soundof the television, not the sound of one’s environment.

How has your background in the U.S. helped withyour expansion plans?We’ve had tremendous success in major retail chains in theStates, with 90 percent of our business coming fromcompanies including Costco, Radio Shack, QVC and CVS. That’s why we jumped on opportunities to providecustomers with TV listening solutions beyond the audiologysector in Europe.

What made you decide to expand TV Ears intoEurope?Demand for our products is pretty universal. The samemarket trends exist in Europe as in the US. For example, the

Royal National Institute for the Deaf in the UK says that 55%of people over 60 suffer from hearing loss. That’s a 6 millionperson market! One of the first symptoms of hearing loss isthe ability to hear the TV. Also, hearing loss is not justoccurring for older folks, but people of all ages, especiallywith the increasing popularity of personal entertainmentdevices such as the iPhone® and MP3 players. That’s why we’re thrilled to bring our headsets, speaker and linksystems as well as our new “Senior-Friendly” TV to abroader market.

For more information on TV Ears products contact yourGem account manager on 01279 822822 or go online at www.gem.co.uk

TV EarsListen to TV at your own level

In a recent partnershipGem will now bedistributing TV Ears, theNumber One SellingWireless TV listeningdevice. Here, The Futuretalks to George Dennis,the creator of TV Ears tofind out just what TVEars has to offer.

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This month, Gem is delighted to announce their newexclusive partnership with French based software publisherMindscape. Originally formed in the 1980s, Mindscape isnow headquartered in Paris, France and looking to expandtheir UK operations.

The recent partnership will see Gem distributing the newmusic based title U-Sing Girls Night in the UK and Ireland.U-Sing Girls Night is the latest title in the popular U-Singmusic series which has been incredibly successful for Mindscape.

Tracey Tennison, Head of Purchasing, Gem commented “U-Sing has already established itself in retail as a verypopular music-gaming brand and we are pleased thatMindscape chose us to support their latest product toaccompany their growing UK portfolio”.

Mark Stanger, Mindscape UK’s General Manager added“Gem’s approach and relationships with retail along withtheir logistics capabilities are fundamental to this decisionand we very much look forward to working with them onthis eagerly awaited product”.

U-Sing Girl’s Night

Following on from the best-selling original, U-Sing ‘GirlsNight’ promises to be one of the most successful karaokegames of the year with 30 great official tracks and videosfrom today’s leading female musicians.

With new features and improvements, U-Sing ‘Girls Night’ isthe very first Wii karaoke game with a 100% female playlistand sees players singing along with their favourite femalehits including Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Katy Perry and many more.

U-Sing ‘Girls Night’ also features a ‘Jukebox’ mode whereowners can transform the Wii console into a jukebox givingplayers the option to display lyrics or not, without beingscored, giving the game a real karaoke feel.

New grading system rates players according to theirperformance and grades can range from Legend toAtrocious. In order to avoid being named as atrocious,players must keep a look out for the golden notes thatregularly appear on the music score. Filling a golden notetriggers a sequence that adds bonus points to the player’s score.

Players will also be able to access the U-Sing online store viathe game, when their Wii console is connected to theinternet, that allows them to download songs usingNintendo points.

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

PUBLISHERMindscape

FORMATWii

RELEASE DATE18th June 2010

SRPSoftware only£29.99

Bundle with 1microphone £39.99

Bundle with 2microphones£49.99

REASONS TOSTOCK• Exclusivedownloadablecontent

• Sequel to the best–selling U-Sing KaraokeGame

• First Wii Karaokegame with a 100%female playlist

June sees Gem announce exclusive partnership with Mindscape

The Ultimate Girls Night In Exclusively from Gem!

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MINDSCAPE

Trade TalkMindscape speaks to The Future about U-Sing Girls Night

How do you expect the game to perform at retail?

Based on the stunning success of the first U-Singgame last year we are extremely optimistic about thepotential of Girls Night

What key features can players experience in thegame and who areyou targeting?

The game has a number of key features and evensome improvements from last year, these include; The availability of downloadable content (DLC), Improveduser interface, Improved graphics and Enhanced voice recognition

How important is this game to Mindscape/Universal?

The U-Sing project has been a very successful collaboration between Mindscape and UniversalMusic. Universal bring a world class music catalogueand some of today’s biggest stars, whilst Mindscapebrings experience and expertise in design, development and games publishing. Since early in2009 both companies have put their full commitmentbehind the game to ensure that the brand is successfully launched across Europe.

Having successfully established the U-Sing brand in2009 we are now working with Universal Music againto release ‘Girls Night’ the next exciting episode in the U-Sing story. The collaboration has now developed further to include joint PR and marketing initiatives.

What does it bring to the U-Sing franchise?

This is the first 'special edition' in the U-Sing franchise,with more to follow. We know that there is a big female audience for Karaoke titles, so having a 100%dedicated version in Girls Night really addresses thatfemale audience directly.

Can you give us details of the track listing (or asmall sample of this)?

The game features the biggest hits from artists suchas Rihanna, Pixie Lott, Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen andLady Gaga...to name a few!

What are you doing to market this game?

As with the U-Sing release last year we will have ahigh visibility trade and consumer campaign breakingin late May to gully support for the release of the game.

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Microsoft

ith the release of Microsoft Office 2010 on 15th June 2010, The Future takes a look at thenew and powerful features that Microsoft Office2010 offers to help users deliver their best workat the office, home or school. With Office 2010,

users are able to deliver amazing results in aconvenient way that allows them to post and thenaccess documents from virtually any PC.

Expressing ideas more visually, Microsoft Office 2010opens up a world of design options with new andimproved picture formatting tools that let userstransform their document into a work of art. Captivateaudiences with compelling presentations and evenbroadcast to clients who are not in the office via a web browser.

Office 2010Putting users in control of getting things done, anywhere!

MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010

Microsoft Office 2010 offers a number of new and improved features that help users to express their ideas,solve problems and simplify everyday projects. Key newand improved features include:

Co-Authoring NEW!With this breakthrough technology users have theopportunity to connect team members on a single project.Co-Authoring allows multiple people to update and share anotebook simultaneously. Each person on the team can seewho is working on the document online and start aconversation with them. Also all edits are highlighted so that users can see what amendments have been made to the document.

Conversation View NEW!This new feature gives users control of their email byimproving the tracking and management of related emails,whilst saving valuable inbox space. Conversation view alsoenables the user to hide entire conversations and condensethem with just a few clicks.

Video editing and formatting NEW!Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 allows the user to editprofessional videos with no additional software required.Users can also insert a video link from the internet into theirpresentation to create rich, dynamic work.

Microsoft Office Mobile 2010 IMPROVED!Office Mobile 2010 enables co-workers in different locationsto share, edit, and comment on documents from theirMicrosoft smartphones, without losing content orformatting.

Microsoft Office OneNote IMPROVED!Users can stay organised and on top of their work withOneNote Search that lets users jump anywhere in theirnotebooks. Improved search navigation provides quickaccess to their information with a single click.

For more information on Office 2010 contact yourGem account manager on 01279 822822 or go online at www.gem.co.uk.

Find the right Office 2010 suite to meet your unique needsWhether for home, school or a business there is somethingto suit everyone’s needs with Microsoft Office 2010.

EXCITING NEW FEATURESExpressing ideas more visually, Microsoft Office 2010 opens up a

world of design options with new and improved picture formattingtools that let users transform their document into a work of art.


Office Home and Business 2010

Smart tools in Office Home andBusiness help home users and smallbusinesses achieve outstandingresults—from email and scheduling toreports and presentations— withconvenient ways to access, view andedit their documents from virtuallyanywhere.

Office Professional 2010

For businesses and individuals whodemand the best, Office Professionalhas what needed to communicate,create, and share documents fromvirtually anywhere. Outstanding toolsand premium customer support for oneyear enables the user to run theirbusiness and any project efficiently.

Office Home and Student 2010

From creating schoolwork to managinghome finances, Office Home andStudent 2010 offers easy-to-use toolsthat help the user to create outstandingdocuments and organise, store andsearch their ideas, information and notein one convenient location.

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MK250 WIRELESS DESKTOP

With the Logitech MK250 Wireless Desktop,users can go wireless in seconds thanks toextended battery life and long-rangewireless. Featuring a flat keyboard, theMK250 wireless desktop is designed forcomfort by creating a natural typing feelthat keeps the user comfortable hour afterhour, whilst the contoured mouse isdesigned to fit comfortably in the users’hand.

Webcode 920-002661 SRP £24.99

MK300 WIRELESS DESKTOP

With easy-access controls, the MK300Wireless Desktop offers one-touch controlsand programmable F-keys to ensure thataccess to music, video, emails andapplications is at the users’ fingertips.Smooth, responsive cursor control comesas standard thanks to the 1200 dpi opticalmouse with high-definition tracking offeringusers more control. The MK300 WirelessDesktop also features intelligent powermanagement with an on/off switch andbattery status indicator that gives the userup to 15 months battery life for thekeyboard and up to 8 months for the mouse.

Webcode 920-001633 SRP £34.99

K340 WIRELESS KEYBOARD

With this smart, space-saving design the Logitech Wireless Keyboard K340 allows the userto type more comfortably with quiet low-profile keys that barely make a sound. Designed tofit the users’ space and life, the compact keyboard frees up space on any desk and is easyto store or for the user to take with them, whilst the three-year battery life minimises thehassle of replacing batteries.

Webcode 920-001979 SRP £34.99

M205 WIRELESS MOUSE

The Logitech Wireless Mouse M205 offers plug-and-play simplicity in a wireless, portabledesign. Users can enjoy responsive and smooth cursor control with high-definition opticaltracking, as well as intelligent battery management that delivers months of use for addedconvenience.

Webcode Black 910-001073 / Orange 910-001095SRP £14.99

High quality low costs

KEYBOARDS //

Logitech®products are known for quality and innovation, and this month The Future takesa look at some of the high standard products that are available for unbeatable prices.

M115 CORDED MOUSE

For laptop users who appreciate theenhanced comfort and precision a mouseoffers over an integrated touchpad, theLogitech Mouse M115 offers plug-and-playsimplicity in a compact, portable design.Just plug the mouse into a USB port to getstarted for quick and easy set-up. TheLogitech Mouse M115 also features opticaltracking which offers smooth and accuratecursor control for a seamless computing experience.

Webcode 910-001268 SRP £12.99

M100 MOUSE

The Logitech Mouse M100 gives users justthe basics for comfortable, reliable control ofany computer. The full size, ambidextrousshape of the Logitech Mouse M100 isdesigned to keep either hand comfortable,even after hours of use. With high-definitionoptical tracking users have responsive,smooth cursor control at the tip of theirfingers for precise tracking and easy text selection.

Webcode Dark 910-001602 / Light 910-001603 SRP £9.99

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DUAL ACTION GAMEPAD

Take control with all kinds of games with theLogitech Dual Action Gamepad. With itscomfortable grip the Dual Action Gamepadgives the precision needed for users to playtheir best, and 360° motion gives playersthe performance edge that they need. TheDual Action Gamepad also features anarray of 12 programmable buttons,including 4 triggers, 6 action buttons, and2-analog stick buttons and an 8-way D-padthat provides the user with incrediblecontrol.

Webcode 940-000061 SRP £24.99PC ONLY

PRECISION GAMEPAD

Just connect and play with the LogitechPrecision Gamepad that gives users moreprecise control on sport, action,adventure, role-playing, driving andother games. With a new uniquedirectional pad design players canexperience a more responsive gamepadthat is also ergonomically designed tokeep their hands comfortable for longer.The Precision Gamepad also features 4triggers, 6 action buttons and an 8-way directional pad.

Webcode 940-000060 SRP £9.99PC ONLY

NUMBER PAD N305

The Logitech Wireless Number Pad N305gives the user reliable, convenient numberentry for laptops, with up to three years ofbattery life and a wireless receiver that staysin the laptop, users will be ready to crunchnumbers wherever and whenever. With itswireless connection and sturdy design, theWireless Number Pad N305 allows users towork confidently and quickly with advancedwireless connectivity.

Webcode 920-002338 SRP £24.99

C120 WEBCAM

With a VGA sensor the Logitech WebcamC120 means that video calls are clearer andmore lifelike, so the person they arecommunicating with can see them in lifelikecolour. The Webcam C120 also has built inLogitech Vid that provides a fast, free andeasy web calling application, that gives asimple way to get started with video calling.

Webcode 960-000540SRP £14.99

C200 WEBCAM

The enhanced features of the LogitechC200s webcam provide upgraded imagequality for sharper images and maximumclarity. The VGA sensor guarantees crisp,colourful images and video that lets userstake great snapshots, whilst the 3x digitalzoom also ensures users don’t miss a thing.With Logitech RightLight technologyimages can be automatically adjusted sousers look their best even in dim light, andLogitech Vid makes video calling free, fastand easy for any user.

Webcode 960-000418 SRP £16.99

H165 PORTABLE HEADSET

For laptop users who want clear calls, musicand movies from a headset, the LogitechH165 Portable Headset is the perfectcompanion thanks to its portable designand broad compatibility making it possiblefor the same headset to make internet calls,listen to music and watch movies on the go.The H165 Portable Headset also features anoise-filtering microphone that lets the userbe heard clearly, whilst the in-ear designreduces ambient noise so thatconversations, movies and music soundeven better.

Webcode 981-000182 SRP £19.99

H330 USB HEADSET

The Logitech USB Headset H330 deliversclear digital audio for internet calls that iscompatible with Mac or PC. The noisecancelling microphone ensures that theuser won’t have to compete withbackground noise and stereo sound.Whilst the adjustable and lightweightheadband gives the user the right fit, andthe rotating boom allows the user toposition the microphone where it picksup their voice best, and rotate it out ofthe way when not in use.

Webcode 981-000128 SRP £24.99

GAMEPADS //

HEADSETS //

WEBCAMS //

NOTEBOOK KIT MK605

The Notebook Kit MK605 is a completesolution that lets the user pick from theaccessories included to suit what they aredoing and where they are doing it. Theaccessories included are the LogitechWireless Mouse M505, Logitech WirelessKeyboard K340 and the Logitech notebookriser N110. Connected to the notebookusing a Logitech Unifying receiver toWireless Mouse M505 and WirelessKeyboard K340 feature advanced wirelesstechnology that allows for fast datatransmission with virtually no delays.

Webcode 939-000223 SRP £69.99

NOTEBOOK ACCESSORIES //

The Logitech Unifying receiver, Tiny but powerful• Powerful, reliable connection with 2.4GHz Wireless• Stays plugged into your laptop• Connect up to six compatible mice and keyboards to one receiver• Simple and intuitive software

For more information on Logitech

products available from Gemcontact your Gem account

manager on 01279 822822 orgo online at

www.gem.co.uk/logitech

Downloadable assetsavailable.

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 and iPod Touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. These products are not licensed or endorsed by Apple Inc.‘NDSi” is a registered trademark of Nintendo. This product is not licensed or endorsed by Nintendo.

Blackberry® is a registered trademark. This product is not licensed or endorsed by Blackberry®.

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Co branding partnership brings officially licensed England FA skinsto UK market in time for World Cup

Exspect will launch a range of officially licensed England FA skins for the iPhone, iPod touch and Nintendo DSi in time for the World Cup this Summer. Fans of the beautiful game will be able to dress their mobile phone, MP3 player or games console in either the England FA home (white) or away (red) kit to proudly show their support for the England boys during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Fully endorsed by The Football Association, the high quality decorative skins from Exspect all feature the official ‘Three Lions’ emblem. Free downloadable wallpaper in black & white is also available for the iPhone and iPod Touch, ensuring your mobile device is suitably attired for every England gamethis Summer. The Exspect England FA skins are easy to apply, removable and reusable. So not only can you show your support for the England football team this Summer, but you can then reuse them every time England are playing a match in the future.

The initial range of Exspect officially licensed England FA skins is likely to be extended to

BlackBerry smartphones and laptops later in the year. “Football lovers up and down the country are looking for ways to show their support for England during the World Cup. Thanks to our partnership with Digital Goals, fans will be able to fly the flag for England on their favourite gadget throughout the summer,” said Mike Sanderson Head of Development , Exspect. “Easy to apply, remove and reuse, we expect these skins will prove popular with supporters long after England lifts that World Cup trophy.” For further information on these Exspect products and others in the range, including accessories for iPhone, iPod, iPad and Video Gaming, please call the Exspect sales team on: 01782 748732

EX130 Official Licensed England FA iPhone Skin – Home (White)EX131 Official Licensed England FA iPhone Skin – Away (Red)EX132 Official Licensed England FA iPod Touch Skin – Home (White) EX133 Official Licensed England FA iPod Touch Skin – Away (Red) EX134 Official Licensed England FA NDSi Skin – Home (White) EX135 Official Licensed England FA NDSi Skin – Away (Red)

Come on England!

Suggested Retail Price £7.99

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Established in 1992, PORT Designs is a European marketleader in computer luggage with 5 subsidiaries in France,Germany, Spain, UK and Hong Kong and products beingsold in 20 countries. In 2005 the company was given a newimpulse and since then has seen the expansion of thecompany and sales multiply by 20.

PORT Designs prides itself on being one the best experts inthe protection and carriage of transportable technologies,and that it is able to quickly answer the needs andrequirements of the market thanks to PORT’s design studioin Paris.

Top 3 reasons to stock• Extensive range of products• High quality products• Experts in protection and carriage of

transportable technologies

For more information on Port products available from Gemcontact your Gem account manager on 01279 822822 orgo online at www.gem.co.uk/search/quick/portdesigns

IntroducingPORT Designs

An expert in protection

Manhattan rangeThe Manhattan range includes top loading notebookcases that range from sizes 7/10” to 15.6”.Designed for comfort the Manhattan range featuresdouble handles to increase user comfort and ashoulder and back strap to make transportation easy.The high protection of the notebook is guaranteed bya high-density foam bottom, whilst the front and backpockets enable quick access to all belongings.

Webcode 15.6” 170000 SRP £49.9913/14” 170008 SRP £44.9910/12” 170009 SRP £34.99

Miami rangeThe Miami range of skins created from Neopreneprovide high protection against shocks and scratches.This top-loading case also features a translucentrubber puller that enables the user to carefully placethe notebook in the skin for enhanced protection andeasy transportation.

Webcode 140180SRP £14.99

Macao rangeAvailable in Brown and Black the Macao range ofmessenger bags caters for notebooks sized 15.4” – 16”.This toploading bag also features an accessoriespocket for storage of other items. A shoulder strapensures comfortable transportation of the notebookand a reinforced strap within the case holds thenotebook in place when being transported.

Webcode Black 160060 SRP £39.99Brown 160061 SRP £39.99

PORT Design ranges With an extensive range of high quality products thereis something to cater for every device from notebooksto digital cameras. Here The Future takes a look atsome of the ranges that PORT Designs offers.

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Beirut rangeThis clamshell bag for notebooks ranging from sizes11.6” to 18”. With an ergonomically designed handlethe Beirut case offers comfortable transportation, whilsta removable shoulder strap enables the user to alterthe way that they handle the case. Two inner securitystraps secure the notebook in place to ensureenhanced protection, whilst documents can be storedin the front and back pockets that are provided.

Webcode 18” 105073 SRP £29.9916” 105072 SRP £24.9911.6” 105071 SRP £19.99

Berlin HDD 2.5” rangeDesigned to protect any Hard Disk Drive, the Berlinrange of cases features 2 elastic straps to hold theHDD in place. The scratch proof internal fabric andmemory form protects the HDD from scratches as wellas acting as a shock absorber. The case also features aback pocket for the user to store cables and accessories.

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Ibiza rangeAvailable as a DSLR bag or a compact case the Ibizarange offers protection for digital cameras. The IbizaReflex DSLR bag features a shoulder strap for easytransportation and micro-fibre cleaning fabric inside toto enable the user to clean their lens etc, whilst theCompact case offers flap protection and two pocketsfor storage of memory cards and cables.

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Trade TalkPORT Designs talks to us about their growth andplans for the future

Who is Port Designs?PORT Design is a French company created in 1992 bya leather worker in Strasbourg. In 2003, new owners purchased the company, and a new strategy andimage were born based on design and innovation.

With continual growth of two digits over six years,PORT Europe has an integrated design studio and aEuropean warehouse that enables us to offer a rangein excess of 300 SKU’s, with our products being sold in20 countries.

What do you see as the key points that PORT communicates with its products? Design, functionality and protection are the main priorities in PORT Designs products, providing customers with innovative styles and a product to suitall mobile users needs. Developed with mobile technologies, we have created partnerships with thelargest mobile devices producers such as netbooks,hard disks, SATNAV, and camera manufacturers to ensure that our products provide the best protectionwith effortless style that works in everyday life.

Do you have any future developments you thinkwe should watch out for? The future for PORT Designs is extremely bright as thetechnology industry is continuing to develop, as wellas an increase in the number of people travelling forwork, school or pleasure. At PORT we are committedto providing the most innovative solutions to mobileusers, and place strong focus on protection of transportable technologies. Our new ranges include Indiana messenger bags and iPad sleeves, developedto protect the latest technology releases.

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fter more than five long years in the making, the anticipation behind 2K

Games' long-awaited follow-up to theaction adventure classic is well and truly building.

Due for release on 360, PS3 and PC onAugust 27th, preview showings havebeen received with unanimous positivity,praising it rich, atmospheric narrative,and exciting blend of combat and driving.

Billed as one of the true gaminghighlights of 2010, the game rewinds tothe classic post-World War II-era at theheight of mafioso intrigue in America.Focused on the struggles of Italian-American war veteran Vito Scaletta, Mafia 2 captures those dark, menacing

times to perfection, with a superb attention to detail.

The son of Sicilian immigrants, the game follows Vito'stroubled life from the mid 1940s to mid 1950s as hedrags himself out of the poverty that has dogged himsince childhood. Embroiled in a life of crime with hislifelong friend Joe, their dreams of becoming Made Menstart to come true, but they soon learn that being WiseGuys comes at a price. With some two hours ofengrossing cut scenes to enjoy, this is a game that will beas enjoyable to watch as it will be to play.

Set in the fictional Empire City, this openworld gamecreates a "living, breathing metropolis" quite unlike anyother. With all the clothing, cars, music and evenadvertising credibly depicted, gamers will findthemselves truly immersed in a stunning setting,

spanning some 10 square miles, and featuring around 50 meticulously designed period vehicles to drive. Mafia 2excels by creating a truly credible game world, brimmingwith fascinating, complex characters.

Building on the massive promise of the 2002 original, the game promises to be a much more playableexperience in every regard. Firstly, the driving is nowmore fun and exciting, while the combat has beenenhanced dramatically.

Featuring an intuitive two button combat system, playerswill be able to easily adapt to the context sensitive'action' and 'violent action' mechanics. Whether in armedcombat or in melee combat, the range of options willalways be both exciting and fun. Simple cover-basedmechanics now allow players to take full advantage oftheir environment, with a familiar system that actionadventure fans will adapt to easily.

Promising a memorable high octane adventure Mafia 2oozes class in every department, and will be one of themost high profile releases in Q3.

PUBLISHER2K Games

FORMATXbox 360 / PS3 / PC

RELEASE DATE27th August

SRP£49.99 (Xbox360/PS3)

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REASONS TO STOCK• Fantastic cinematic

experience• Huge anticipation

for long-awaited follow-up

• Compelling, living breathing metropolis

• Pillar triple-A title across three formats

• Engaging combat and driving

PRESSBUZZ

2K Czech's art team must be some of the

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ollowing England's pulsating Ashes series win last year, cricket is riding on the crest of a wave of

popularity in the UK, as evident by the hugely impressivechart-topping performance of Codemasters' Ashes 2009.

The Warwickshire publisher's commitment to the sport strengthens this year with the June 18th release of its latest effort, International Cricket 2010 on PS3

and Xbox 360.

Boasting new control and camerarefinements, this stunning new game isbeing billed as not only the mostauthentic cricket videogame ever, butalso the most intuitive. With an array ofawesome innovations, this is withoutdoubt the definitive cricket experiencegamers have ever witnessed.

As you'd expect from Codemasters, authenticity is agiven, and all the official licenses feature, ensuring thatthe top players, as well as stadia and kits appear exactlyas they do in real life.

A raft of game modes and teams are available withinInternational Cricket 2010, such as the all-new instanttournaments, as well as full test series and theincreasingly popular short-from Twenty20 matches.

More teams than ever ensure that gamers can nowcompete as any of the 16 main cricket playing nationsfrom around the world, while 21 of the most iconicvenues from around the world have been meticulouslyrecreated, including Lord’s, the official Home of Cricket.The visceral tension and knife-edge tactical drama of thegame will unfold like never before, thanks to a raft of

enhancements. Allowing gamers to "get even closer tothe action," the inclusion of the new dynamic 'ActionCam' allows players to experience key moments likenever before.

The bowling side will see the game closely from behindthe player's run-up and delivery, while the batting sidewill get to see the action down the wicket, over theplayer's shoulder. Allowing players to quickly andaccurately survey the field, players will be able to knowwhen to defend, and when to smash a loose deliverythrough a gap for four.

Meanwhile, new "Action Stick" controls provide a muchimproved 360 degree control system which allowsplayers "the ultimate control out on the crease."Promising the widest shot selection yet, players use theright analogue stick to dictate power and direction,enabling you to go for quick runs or smash power shotswith a risky abandon. The choice is yours.

On top of that, realistic physics are promised, as well asauthentic commentary from the legendary Jonathan'Aggers' Agnew, a well as extensive multiplayer options.This marks another big stride down the crease forCricketing videogames and looks set to be another bigsuccess for Codies.

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PUBLISHERCodemasters

FORMATXbox 360, PS3


SRPXbox 360 - £39.99PS3 - £39.99

REASONS TO STOCK• Officially licensed

to include all the top players, teams, commentators and grounds

• Improved view of the game via the Action Cam

• New Power Stick controls make it more playable than ever

this stunning new game is being billed as not only the mostauthentic cricket videogame ever, but also the most intuitive

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StUARt broadBilled as "the rising star of Englishcricket," the 6ft 6, 23-year old fast-medium bowler has firmly establishedhimself as a first-team regular followinga string of man-of-the-matchperformances over the last few seasons.

“It’s fantastic for me to follow in thefootsteps of legends like Brian Lara andfeature on the front of a Codemasterscricket game,” said Broad. “I’m a hugegamer so it’s exciting to be involved with Codemasters."

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About trickstar Games

Founded in 2009, Trickstar Games is based in Melbourne, Australia, andclaims to be the country's "newest but most experienced" gamesdevelopment studio. Assembled from "some of the greatest developmenttalent in the country," the team is hoping to make a name for itself withthe most highly regarded Cricket game to date. Codemasters' mostrecent cricket titles, Ashes Cricket 2009 and Brian Lara's Pressure Playwere developed by Transmission, also based in Melbourne.

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HITTING THE COMPETITION FOR SIXNo-one has been closer to the cricketing scene than Codemasters, with a rich legacy that stretchesright back to 1994 when it released its very first Brian Lara Cricket title on the PC and Mega Drive. TheWarwickshire publisher released a further five tie-ins with the popular West Indian batting legend overthe next thirteen years, encompassing platforms such as the PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360and PSP.

With Lara retiring from the scene, Codemasters cricketing brand changed to Ashes Cricket in 2009, andscored an impressive summer All Formats number one in the UK at the height of Ashes mania, just asEngland recaptured the famous urn from the Aussies. In addition to the 360 and PC, the game wasalso released on Wii and PS3 for the first time. International Cricket 2010 again focuses on the thrillingrivalry between the two sides, and will be released on PS3 and 360 to tie-in with the NatWest series this summer..

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he release of an all-new 3D Mario game is always a true blockbuster event in the world of

videogames, and this one is definitely no exception.

Co-designed, once again, by Japanese developmentlegend Shigeru Miyamoto, this sequel to the 2007 Wiiclassic promises to be a bigger, better and morechallenging Mario adventure than ever before, and

comes rammed with exciting new features.

As you might expect by now, Bowser isup to his usual mischief. Not content withbeing super-sized after harnessing thepower of the stars, he decides to takepoor old Princess Peach captive.Naturally, Mario shoots off into outerspace in hot pursuit of the haplessmaiden, and kicks off another incredible

intergalactic attempt to bring harmony to the troubledMushroom Kingdom!

In common with the universally acclaimed original, thegameplay takes place in a series of surreal and beautiful3D worlds which wrap around as you walk around them.Set in fresh yet familiar environments, gamers can expectdifferent ways of travelling around the galaxy all-newMario suits, an improved co-op mode, a Cosmic Guide –and the return of old pal, Yoshi.

New to Super Mario Galaxy 2 is the Starship Mario,which unlocks once players have completed the openinglevel. Designed to work like the old inter-level pathwaysystem of classic Mario titles, gamers can navigatequickly and easily between galaxies with their spaceship.Oozing with charm, the Starship becomes filled withcharacters and features as you go through the game.

Also new to the game are the two additional Mario suits- Rock Mario and Cloud Mario. Rock Mario allowsplayers to literally 'rock and roll' into enemies and partsof the environment to reveal hidden areas and items.Cloud Mario, meanwhile, helps players reach otherwiseunattainable parts of the level, creating up to three cloudplatforms.

The enhanced co-op mode, meanwhile, builds on thesimple star-collecting premise of the original. This time, afriend can support you as a Luma by not merely holdingenemies, but performing the Mario Spin move to bargefoes out of the way and interact with bits of the scenery.Usefully, you can also collect coins and Star Bits on yourfriend's behalf.

The appearance of Yoshi this time adds a differentdimension to the gameplay, with a special new featurewhich allows him to illuminate hidden areas once he eatslight bulb berry. Yoshi also helps Mario by allowing himto swing across gaps, run like the wind and inflate like aballoon. Fans of Luigi won't be disappointed either, withthe famous brother making a welcome appearanceduring the game. Whenever you find him, he willbecome a fully playable character.

Another innovative new feature is the game's CosmicGuide. Offering up a 'helper mode', it allows players tosee how to get past a troublesome section wheneverthey get stuck - helping to alleviate bothersomefrustration in the process.

Due for release in the UK on June 11th, Nintendo's latest summer blockbuster offers something foreveryone. And with some top-scoring reviews, this is agame which will appeal to gamers across the board.Simply a must-stock.

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PUBLISHERNintendo

FORMATWii


SRP£44.99

REASONS TO STOCK• Superb critical

reaction - highest rated Wii game this year

• Pivotal first party title

• Guaranteed best-seller

• Massive marketing push - TV, retail and media presence

• True mass market appeal, from hardcore to casual, young to old

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PressBuzzOnly the 12th game in Edge's 17-year history to receive the award10/10 Edge

Undoubtedly the best new game on the Wii97% Official Nintendo Magazine

Super Mario Galaxy 2 feels fresh yet familiar, challenging yetcharming. It's a game for anyone with an ounce of soul left ineyes tired of staring down sniper scopes and iron sights.Eurogamer

I've been a little worried that Super Mario Galaxy 2 would feellike a "me too" experience. Now that I've been sitting down withthe game at my pace, I can put those worries to rest... this is notjust the first game with new challenges.IGN

There's an incredible amount of variety from what we've beenshown that all looks and sounds great. There's plenty of detail inevery world that you explore to make it unique and stand out.Gamespot

There's no question that this is a far cry from a "Super MarioGalaxy 1.5." It's a full-blown sequel packed with new challengesand gameplay mechanics that have managed to put a smile onmy face every time.Joystiq

Even if the packaging remains broadly similar, the contents willbe just as endlessly surprising and joyous as they were last time.VideogamesDaily

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ew games can ever match the epic scale and frenzied expectation of a

new Halo launch, and the upcomingAutumn release of Bungie's fifth (andfinal) title in the series could well be thebiggest yet.

Designed as a prequel to the classic 2001Xbox original, the game is set on an Earth-like colonyknown as Reach in the year 2552, just prior to the eventsof Halo: Combat Evolved. With almost the whole ofhumanity's interstellar colonies having been wiped outby the Covenant forces, the pressure is on the UNSC'sspecial operations supersoldiers to fight for humanity'svery existence. In the game's single player campaign,players will assume control of an unnamed new additionto Noble Team, known only by his call sign, Noble 6.Accompanied by team leader, Carter-259, his second-in-command, Kat-320, and other weapon specialists, theelite unit will form the heart of the game's epic storyline.

Said to be more free-flowing than recent Halos, therewill be less emphasis on funnelling players from onegigantic set piece to the next, and much more of thatsense of wonder that the original specialised in all thoseyears ago. Wide-open battlefields with an epic sense ofscale will firmly be the order of the day.

Gamers can also expect some impressive technicalimprovements, as Bungie really starts to max out on thefull potential of the Xbox 360 architecture. Rather thanmerely recycle existing tech and game assets, the teamhave managed a huge improvement in both texturequality and polygon count thanks to a redesignedengine. A few fundamental tweaks have made their wayinto the game, with the temporary single-use equipment

replaced by abilities such as sprint, active camouflage,jetpack, and an 'armour lock' which allows the player toremain invincible for a brief period. New weapons arealso expected to be included.

Halo Reach is the biggest console Beta in history, and from May 3rd, owners of Halo ODST were able to participate in this exclusive record-breaking betacampaign. Promoted with an unprecedented TVcampaign, the beta showcased a number of thegameplay modes and stunning new features. Along withseries staples such as King of the Hill and Slayer, playerswill be able to enjoy modes such as Headhunter,Stockpile, Generator Defense, and the six-versus-sixInvasion mode.

In addition, a raft of new customisation options enablegamers to personalise your Spartan armour in a hugevariety of ways. With rewards gained for literallyeverything you do in the game, players will also quicklyearn credits which allow for even more cosmeticupgrades via the game's Armoury. In short, Halo: Reachis set to be one of the biggest titles of this year or anyother year. Get your orders in now!

PUBLISHERMicrosoft

FORMATXbox 360

RELEASE DATEAutumn 2010

SRP£49.99

REASONS TO STOCK• True gaming

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Dance on BroadwayFORMAT WiiRELEASE DATE 2nd July 2010PUBLISHER UbisoftSRP £24.99

Sing, dance and act in thevery best of Broadwaymusicals with Dance onBroadway from Ubisoft.From classics to the mostmodern tunes, players canexperience the magic of

broadway in your living room.

Players can experience the thrill of being inthe spotlight by dancing, acting andperforming to Broadway choreography withonly their Wiimote, whilst also singing alongto the lyrics on-screen. Once completingtheir performance, players will get astanding ovation from their audience andrapturous applause, even when playing alone.

Experience the very best of Broadway with20 of the best songs from the Broadwayshows including Chicago, The Rocky HorrorPicture Show, Cabaret, Hairspray and TheLion King. Players have to chance toperform some of the signature dancemoves from some of the greatest shows on Broadway.

With Dance on Broadway players canexperience the thrill of being in thespotlight with up to 4 friends at a time, withanytime opt-in. Recreate some of the mostfamous duets and ensembles with yourfriends and family, sharing the fun and bigshow moments.

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Broadway shows

Samurai Warriors 3FORMAT WiiRELEASE DATE 28th May 2010PUBLISHER NintendoSRP £44.99

Featuring an innovative newgame mode and acompletely fresh storyline,Samurai Warriors 3, thenewest title in the SamuraiWarriors franchise makes itsdebut exclusively on the

Nintendo Wii. Taking full advantage of theNintendo Classic Controller PRO, the gamedelivers an unparalleled Tactical action battlefield experience.

Coming face-to-face with armies of highly-trained warriors, players can feel their pulsepounding as they play as any one of over35 new and returning samurai and ninjas.Featuring all new devastating fightingtechniques, players can wreak havoc withthe all-powerful Musou attack “Kaiden”, andunleash infinite combos with the new

“Eigi” technique.

With a staggering number of scenarios toconquer in Story mode, players get to stepback in time and experience Feudal Japanwhen it was in a state of constant civil warand torn by ruthless power struggles.

Offering a two-player online and offline co-op, Samurai Warriors 3 has enhancedsharing features and a special new gamemode that offers players unique control ofcharacters that has never been seen before.

Reasons To Stock• Over 35 new and returning

playable characters• New fighting techniques• Multiplayer in each of the game’s

modes of play

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Jam with the BandFORMAT DSRELEASE DATE Out nowPUBLISHER NintendoSRP £34.99

For all those music lovers, Jam with theBand is a unique rhythm action gamethat turns your Nintendo DS consoleinto a fun, portable music maker thatallows the player to get creative aloneor with friends.

Players can program their own versions of famous songsand share them with other players. Jam with the bandfeatures 50 pre-installed songs, and around 50 more tobe downloaded via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, playershave a wide variety of songs to choose from, ensuringthat there is something for everyone.

The game’s song editor also allows players to program upto eight different parts on each track from a collection ofmore than 50 instruments using the stylus on the touchscreen of the DS, giving players the chance to strum on avirtual guitar. Jam with the Band even allows players tocreate some simple melodies by humming into the DS’s in-built microphone, whilst also analysing the playerssinging style to suggest the best music genre to sing in.

Players can also connect their Nintendo DS to their Wiiconsole and send the sounds from their DS to the speakers of their TV sound system for everyone to listen to.

Reasons To Stock• Create music alone or with friends • Listen to your own creation through the TV• Comes with 50 pre-installed songs and instruments

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FORMAT DSRELEASE DATE 4th June 2010PUBLISHER NintendoSRP £34.99

Rooms: The Main Building

Set to challenge the mindsof all Nintendo DS players,Rooms: The Main Buildingtakes players to a mysticalnew world as they attempt

to solve sliding puzzles in order to escape aseries of surreal mansions.

With over 100 rooms to go through Rooms:The Main Building provides hours ofadventure and intuitive fun for players asthey attempt to jump from room to roomusing intellect, strategy and various objectsto solve each puzzle. The array of amazingobjects include telephones that teleport theplayers character from one side of theroom to the other, explosives to breakthrough brick walls or other obstacles, anda fishbowl to breathe under water.

Players will be forced to use all theiringenuity to escape each level in order to

be rewarded with four golden puzzle piecesthat are required to secure their way home.If players require any help along the way,the strange and intriguing character, MrBook, will be their guide and will show theplayer how to move rooms and use items effectively.

Providing hours of entertaining and brainstimulating fun, Rooms: The Main Buildingwill continue to challenge players todiscover the solution to escape the mansion.

Reasons To Stock• Over 100 rooms to solve puzzles in• Hours on entertaining and

stimulating fun • Bonus features available

Pro Cycling Tour De France 2010

and Pro Cycling Tour Manager 2010

FORMAT PSP/PCRELEASE DATE 18th June 2010PUBLISHER UbisoftSRP PC - £19.99 / PSP - £24.99

With beautiful images andpowerful graphics, ProCycling Manager and Tourde France 2010 offers anunprecedented gamingexperience to all cycling fans!

With high-resolution photorealistic textures, ProCycling Manager and Tourde France 2010 offershundreds of races withmore beautiful andimmersive scenes than any

Pro Cycling game before.

Pro Cycling Manager and Tour de France2010 includes a number of new featuresincluding a whole new season mode, whichenables the players to create and customisetheir own competitions, choice of teams,legs/races and the draft. The game alsofeatures many new challenges in the formof performance and historic records to beat.

The game also includes a new race editor.This powerful, efficient and accessible raceeditor allows the creation of an infinity ofnew and extremely detailed races whereplayers can control every element, fromweather to the ambient setting and curvesof the road, allowing the player to

experience races in real locations aroundthe world.

Reasons To Stock• Immersive and powerful graphics• Control every element of the races• Loads of new and improved features

Metal Gear Solid Peace WalkerFORMAT PSPRELEASE DATE 18th June 2010PUBLISHER KonamiSRP £29.99

The latest edition toKonami’s Metal Gear SolidSeries is a truecontinuation of the ever-evolving franchiseand the first title on the PSP console.

Taking full advantage of the PSP format,Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker takes theseries in an exciting new direction withincredible visuals, as it sheds new light onwell-known adversaries and allies, alongwith a wealth of new characters.

Set in the wake of the Cuban Missile Crisis,players are dropped into a series ofhostile scenarios, as a terrible plan forworld domination is revealed. During thecourse of the game, users can recruitfelled adversaries and transport them tothe Mother Base sea rig by using theFulton Recovery System. Recruitedsoldiers each have unique attributes thatallow them to support Snake and othercharacters in a variety of ways.

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker alsosupports the new adhoc Party mode,which connects the PSP console via aPLAYSTATION®3 unit, allowing players touse the game’s multiplayer mode online.The multi-player co-operative operationsmode enables the player to extend key

gameplay advances, with playersadministering medical help to colleagues,sharing munitions, or providing cover foreach other using the Snake formation tocover each other’s blind spots.

Boosting stunning visuals, remarkableenemy A.I., and a fresh exciting plot thatwill delight and surprise, Metal Gear Solid:Peace Walker promises to both captivateand engross both veterans andnewcomers to Metal Gear.

Reasons To Stock• Latest title in the Metal Gear

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FORMAT PCRELEASE DATE 11th June 2010PUBLISHER UbisoftSRP £34.99

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands

Prince of Persia: TheForgotten Sands isthe next chapter inthe fan-favouriteSands of Timeuniverse, deepeningplayers

understanding of the Sands of Time series.

After visiting his brother’s kingdomfollowing his adventure in Azad, thePrince finds the royal palace undersiege from a mighty army bent on itsdestruction. When the decision ismade to use the ancient power ofthe Sand to save the kingdom, thePrince must embark on an epicadventure in which he will learn tobear the mantle of true leadership,and discover that great power oftencomes at a great cost.

Players will become immersed in aspectacular journey packed withacrobatics and intense combat whilstalso engaging in stunning puzzle-laden environments.

Designed to challenge players withcomplex environments, TheForgotten Sands offers a differentexperience to the previous games,and will require players to pull offquick button combos and feats ofskilful jumping precision.

Promising around 15 hours oforiginal storyline and alternativepaths, The Forgotten Sands offersplayers unforgettable set pieces andtakes combat to a new level.

Reasons To Stock• Next chapter in the Prince of

Persia franchise• Improved combat• Designed to challenge players

FORMAT WiiRELEASE DATE 4th June 2010PUBLISHER KonamiSRP £29.99, Bundle with Mat £49.99

Dance Dance Revolution:Hottest Party 3

Be the life of the party andget into shape with theoutrageous Dance DanceRevolution: Hottest Party 3.Featuring multiplayer fun,an amazing soundtrack andnew game modes Dance

Dance Revolution takes the party to thenext level!

Players can dance to the beat of anexpansive library of over 50 great songsincluding Rihanna’s “Disturbia”, Ne-Yo’s“Closer”, Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida” and DianaRoss’s “I’m Coming out” offering tracks tosuit everyone.

Debuting the Balance Board mode, playerscan trade their feet to utilise their hips, waistand hands with the Wii Balance Board andNunchuk. This all new mode will add awhole new level of gameplay to DanceDance Revolution. Players will also be ableto work out to the beat using their DanceDance Revolution Wii Dance Pad Controllerfor classic game play.

With an extensive range of new game playmodes, Dance Dance Revolution nowincludes a Work Out mode, Story mode,Kids modes for simpler controls and aLesson mode so players can practice theirtiming and direction of arrows, helpingthem to get ahead of their friends.

Reasons To Stock• Costume customisation of Dance Dance

Revolution Hottest Party 3 dancer • Extensive range of tracks• New game play modes

Trinity UniverseFORMAT PS3RELEASE DATE 25th June 2010PUBLISHER Tecmo Koei EuropeSRP £44.99

Trinity Universe combinesthe characters of theDisgaea and Atelier seriestogether in an originalworld setting, where playersmust play as either the

male or female main characters and protectthe Netheruniverse from junk.

Players will play through two storylines,both of which take place in theNetheruniverse where there’s a seriousproblem with space debris. The easier ofthe storylines follows Kanata, a youngdemon god king who, rather thantransforming into a demon god gem toprotect the Netheruniverse like he should,decides to run away and enjoy a life wherethere’s an endless supply of soba noodles.

For more experienced players the secondstoryline follows the Valkyrie Rizelea who’staken it upon herself to restore peace in theNetheruniverse by hunting down thedemon god king.

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