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05 EDITOR’S COMMENTFaye Le Duc introduces the May edition ofFuture Magazine

06 WE WANT ONEPresenting Gametel, providing real gamingcontrols for smartphones and tablets

07 GEM NEWSIntroducing DGM, new product launches,pre-order must have’s and more

11 Q&AMeet our Gaming Editor, Kristan Reed

13 PCR BOOT CAMPGem showcases what’s on offer from theirvendors at this year PCR Boot Camp

17 ROKURoku’s VP of Europe Clive Hundson talks tous about the evolution of the Brand

19 LOGITECHPC gaming gets a scientific support from the new G line range from Logitech

25 OTONEPremium Home AV, docking and portablespeaker solutions specialist OTONE

26 MICROSOFTHuge savings to be had across the completerange of Kinect Console bundles

28 NINTENDONintendo 3DS increases its impressivecatalogue of games with returning hitsDonkey Kong and Animal Crossing

30 EXCALIBURFrom giraffes to meerkats, care for over 30animals in animal sanctuary sim Zoo Park

32 GAMING ACCESSORIESMaximise your gaming range with topgaming gear available from Gem

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Welcome to the May edition of Gem’s The Future magazine, the hub of allthings Gem!

Every month Gem looks to welcome a new brand to the portfolio, expanding therange of products and categories we supply. April saw the launch of InToro andMotörheadphönes, both with a unique product range in very different markets.This month, we’re welcoming OTONE Audio and DGM.

OTONE Audio officially launched to consumers at The Gadget Show in April lastyear and, with a second show under their belts, are quickly establishingthemselves as a brand who mean business. The initial positive consumerreviews really reflect the impressive audio products; they are well worth checking out.

We launch our first ever Tablet PC’s with DGM, manufacturers of high qualityaffordable LCD and Digital accessories, this month. The five-strong rangeincludes a variety of sizes from 7” through to 10.1” all running on the Androidplatform. Take a look at page 7 for more information on the launch.

It’s a busy month of planning as we begin the preparations for our summerpromotions. Working collaboratively with our vendors yields fantastic results (aswe’ve found with the exclusive software bundle, combining Microsoft OfficeHome and Student with Norton Internet Security), so I have no doubt that moreexclusive bundles and promotions will be coming soon.

At the end of this month, we’ll be heading to the PCR Retail Boot Camp to showoff some great products from our vendors. The invite only event will provideresellers with the opportunity to meet with some of our team, myself included,and get hands on demonstrations from great products including the Roku mediastreamers, Roxio Game Capture and the Soundship from OTONE.

If you’d like to come along on the 29th May, send an email tobootcamp@gem.co.uk and we’ll arrange an invite for your company. If you’realready going, I’ll see you there!

EDITOR’S COM-

Managing EditorFaye Le Duc

Editorial AssistantBrendan Adams

Web ExecutivePeter Cox

DesignSophie HammondAmber-sky Watts

Gaming EditorKristan Reed

PublisherGem Creative

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Faye Le DucPR & Marketing Manager

Gametel

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Playing casual games on a touchscreen smartphone or tablet can be great fun. When it comes to playing the more immersive titles, proper comfort and control with a qualityviewing experience can be an issue, especially with thumbs getting in the way of the screen.

Specifically designed for Android and Apple devices, the Gametel Portable Games Controller provides gamers those all-important accustomed gaming controls missing from their mobile device.

Using an adjustable clamp to securely clip onto smartphones and connect wirelessly viaBluetooth, its transforms the customer’s mobile device into a portable gaming console.

Now the touchscreen will be free of fingers, opening up the viewing area for users to really engage with the game. Featuring a familiar highly responsive D-pad, shoulder pads and quartet of buttons, it replicates console-style gaming controls while its impressive nine hour battery life makes it positively portable.

The Gametel also allows mobile gaming to be taken to the big screen. Using HDMIconnections customers can hook up their smartphone or tablet to an HDTV and play games from the comfort of a living room sofa. The Gametel is definitely a must haveaccessory for any mobile gamer and is available from Gem today.

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Gem News

Gem at PCR Boot Camp

Gem has signed up to be a platinum partner at this year’s PCR Boot Camp, and will be showcasingits wide range of channel services to delegates.

The event held at the Brewery on Chiswell Streetin London, returns for a second year, offering up to 250 IT traders and resellers the opportunity toengage with industry experts and network withdistributors and vendors from the channel.

With a solid reputation in the Gaming and IT industry, Gem has established itself as one of the leading distributors in the Channel, not only supplying a wide category of products but also offering bespoke creative design, digital distribution and logistics services.

Attendees will have the opportunity to see categories from some of Gems partners, discuss the additional benefits on offer as a channel partner and sign up for a trading account.

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EDITOR’Sgem news

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DGM appoints Gem as a UK distribution partnerFive affordable Tablets available in 7”-10.1” versionsGem is delighted to confirm an exciting new partnership with DGM to launch a five strong range ofTablet PC’s to our loyal customers.

The new range of DGM tablets includes the 7”, 8”, 9”,9.7” and 10.1” versions; all at extremely affordableprices, presenting a fantastic opportunity for resellersenhance their range of tablets and create bespokebundles for customers.

All running Android 4.0 or 4.1, the tablets offer all thefunctionality needed to stay connected on the go,

from Internet browsing and watching TV to managingyour diary and communicating with friends.

The tablets are supported by Google’s Play Store for enhanced use; consumers can download all the latestApps, music, movies and games to their device anduse the super responsive multi-touch screen to enjoytheir favourite media.

For more information on the DGM partnership,please contact your Gem account manager.

Distributor signs up as Platinum Partner at this year’s PCR retail event

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New product launchesDetails from Gem’s Vendors on their latest ranges

Logitech recently announced its continued commitmentand fresh approach to PC gaming with the Logitech Gline. The new line-up includes six redesigned mice andkeyboard favourites and two new headsets.

The range will feature improved durability and comfortwith advanced surface materials on strategic tactile zones, fingerprint-resistant coatings, hydrophobic coating, soft or dry grip and many other advancementsto give gamers the edge.

Electronic solutions manufacturers TDK expand theirmemory offerings with new external SSD and Flash storage drives.

USB 3.0 external SSD provides greatly improved performance and faster boot-up over traditional HDD’sand will be available in 128 GB and 256 GB versions.TDK’s new Flash drive range is able in several fashionable designs and 10 different colours with storage variations of 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB.

Certified and officially licenced by Apple, Trust introducenew accessories to their range: the Lightning Charge and Sync Cable available in 1 metre and 2metre for iPad,iPhones and iPods. It allows devices to connect to a laptop USB port or USB charger delivering a consistentand reliable connection.

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Live the experienceAudio manufacturers OTONE were originally founded in the UK producing a range of Smart Docks,Soundbars, Hi-Fi and computer speakers. Combining premium quality audio engineering with theirpassion for design resulted in OTONE rapidly becoming a leading name in the audio world.

OTONE’s product range now include travel speakers, 2.0, 2.1, 5.1 systems and iPod and Androiddocking systems, aimed to significantly improve the audio experience for home entertainment,gaming and portable use.

Renowned for outstanding quality and imaginative designs, they insist on using the best components and materials so that the superior sound quality of their speakers matches their contemporary stylings.

By tightening up the systems’ bass drivers to ensure audio output is at its clearest, OTONE Audiohas developed its unique range of products. Some of the more powerful systems in the range alsocontain OTONE’s patented Vortex Drive™ which works by more efficiently dissipating the air flowout of the speaker to help further prevent distortion and create an intense sound experience.

With the new partnership now in place, we are looking forward to collaboratively expandingOTONE Audio’s business as they move into their second year of trading.

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Q&A

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Kristan Reed We talk to our Gaming Editor about his time working on FutureKristan, tell us what your role entails?In a nutshell, I write about the new games coming outeach month. I try to cram in all the essential informationabout why it's important, some info on the story, and allthe new gameplay features. I sometimes also write abouthardware, and other non-gaming products, when the need arises.

You have worked in the games industry for a numberof years, what are the biggest changes you haveseen in recent times? When I first got started in 1998, the internet was slow andnew, broadband didn't exist yet, and hardly anyone hadmobile phones or used email.

The biggest changes in games have been the vastimprovement in audio-visual production values, the rise ofonline gaming and the vast increase in the number ofpeople actually playing them. People might not think ofthemselves as gamers, but most people now play games.

Describe yourself in 3 words. Thoughtful, Passionate, Persistent.

We’ve already had some fantastic titles launch thisyear such as Metal Gear Rising, Gears of War:Judgment and Tomb Raider, what else is coming thatexcites you?2013 is very much the year that next generation consoleswill dominate the headlines, but there are some amazingblockbuster games coming too. The launch of GTA V is thebig one. After more than five years since the last one, it'sgoing to be epic, and will dominate my free time.

What did you want to be when you grew up? As a teenager, I couldn't imagine anything more alluringthan being in a band. I did actually do that for a while, andit was exactly as much fun as I expected it to be - theproblem is you eventually have to earn enough money tolive. Luckily I was pretty good at this writing lark, andpursued that instead!

Tell us a joke.Link was struggling to open a heavy door when Navi toldhim, “Triforce.”

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pcr boot camp

With over 250 PC and IT dealers registered for the PCR Retail Boot Camp,a one-day conference and expo taking place on the 29th May 2013, Gemare thrilled to be on board to present a range of products and services.The day features a conference in the morning which includespresentations from key speakers including Steven Robertson from TheBritish Retail Consortium on ‘Connecting With Customers’.

The afternoon expo is focused on maximising retailer engagement andsales, providing 250 resellers with the opportunity to network with someof the channels biggest distributors and vendors, and Gem is thrilled to beon board.

Gem’s UK General Manager Darren Houghton comments

“We are excited to be a Platinum Partner for PCR’s 2013 RetailBoot Camp. In what is a tough time across the channel, due to theimpact of current economics on the high street, we felt that it was

essential to attend so as to continue our support and ensure thatindependent retailers are aware of the ever increasing measureswe are taking to help maintain and grow their business.”

“The PCR Retail Boot Camp presents the ideal opportunity to show the Channel the diverse product ranges we supply as wellas the unique added-value services Gem offers to support the sell-through of the products once they are in store or online.”

comments Katie Rawlings, Head of Marketing & Creative Service for Gem.

She continues

“The attending partners will have the opportunity to see productfrom some of our partners, discuss the additional benefits we canoffer as a channel partner and sign up for a trading account.”

Visit Gem at the PCR Retail Boot Camp 2013Gem signs up as platinum sponsor to showcase a range of products and services available

Founded in 1997 by Robert Stallibrass as a distribution arm for mainstream PCproducts, Contact Sales has metamorphosed into a highly competitivepublishing partner for flight, train, truck and many other simulationsdevelopers. In 2004, it launched its Excalibur Publishing arm to offer the samesuccessful sales and marketing tool to developers undertaking genres thatdiffer to the simulations market. Late 2011 saw the launch of the Extra Playbudget brand, intended to offer a cheaper alternative to full-priced PC titles,while never compromising quality and playability.

The Extra Play brand boasts the most diverse range of genres ever seen, fromfirst person shooters to real time strategy.

Contact Sales is now the umbrella company under which First ClassSimulations, Excalibur Publishing and Extra Play bring their products to theretail shelves and download market. Not exclusively selling its own products,Contact Sales also successfully distributes exceptionally high quality thirdparty PC titles too.

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Since introducing the first streaming player five years ago, Roku has emergedas the leading streaming platform for the TV which has paid off with healthygrowth of its business and brand. Roku streaming player sales have grownrapidly year over year, last month reaching over 5 million units in the USmaking it one of the most popular products in the living room.

Roku’s content and service offerings have also flourished as the platform hasreached 700 channels with major brands like Now TV, Netflix, BBC iPlayerand SKY Movies making Roku a top destination for streaming to the TV. Rokustreamed more than one billion hours of entertainment to consumers in 2012,up from 428 million hours in 2011.

Hear more from Clive Hudson, VP of Europe for Roku, on page 17.

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Corel is one of the world's top software companies providing some of theindustry's best-known brands, including Roxio®, Pinnacle™ and WinZip®.Boasting the most comprehensive portfolio of graphics, productivity and digitalmedia products, Corel has built a reputation for delivering innovative softwarethat’s easy to learn and use, helping people achieve new levels of creativityand productivity. The industry has responded with hundreds of awards forinnovation, design and value.

Used by millions of people around the world, Corel’s product lines includeCorelDRAW® Graphics Suite, Corel® Painter®, Corel® PaintShop® Pro,Corel® VideoStudio®, Corel® WordPerfect® Office, Pinnacle Studio™, RoxioCreator®, Roxio® Toast® and WinZip®.

Daniel Bastone, Retail Channel Manager for Corel, will be attending the eventto display a range of Corel products and is delighted with the opportunity tojoin Gem at the PCR Retail Boot Camp, commenting

“Opportunities to engage with customers in such an intimateenvironment are few and far between so we were keen to be involvedwith Gem from the start. As a distribution partner, Gem works closelywith Corel utilising all services available to expand our business inthe UK, including creative design. I have no doubt that it’s going to bea great event and I’m very much looking forward to it”.

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McAfee, now fully owned by the Intel Corporation, empowers businesses, thepublic sector, and home users to safely experience the benefits of the Internet.Together with Intel, McAfee is redefining the consumer security experiencewith a focus on safeguarding consumer devices, securing personal data andprotecting identities online.

This user-centric approach will deliver a comprehensive and valuable serviceoffering that helps meet the evolving needs of consumers as they enjoy theirdigital lives, anywhere, from any device.

In conjunction with Gem, McAfee are striving to support the independentchannel with a variety of promotions and incentives and look forward to theopportunity to connect with new customers at the PCR Retail Boot Camp.

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Founded in the UK and with a range of Smart Docks, Soundbars, Hi-Fi andcomputer speakers tailor-made for the UK market, OTONE blends top qualityaudio engineering with the best in product design. As a result, OTONE israpidly becoming a leading name in the audio world with products developedspecifically for home entertainment, gaming and portable use.

Their vision is to provide products of superior quality and value that enhancethe audio experiences of their customers - whether they're enjoying richermusic or more intense gaming, getting lost in a movie or speaking to onlinefriends and family. Their products are sold through leading high streetretailers in the UK and online.

“It’s another exciting year ahead for the brand; having alreadyannounced three new products and with more to come later in theyear” comments Gareth Thomas, Managing Director of OTONE.

“We’re expanding and diversifying our current audio range to includesmart docking and soundbar systems”, some of which will be on displayat the PCR Retail Boot Camp.

OTONE Audio

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We chose Gem as our distribution partner for the UK as they are able to give us all of the logistical support and sales and marketing services we need as a start-up company.

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The UK’s fastest growing media streaming device hits 5 million units sold

As Roku breaks boundaries, shifting millions of units worldwide, Roku’s VP ofEurope, Clive Hudson shares the history of the brand and how it’s evolving.

How did Roku come about?Roku has been around as a brand since 2002 and means “six” in Japanese. It isthe sixth company that our founder Anthony Wood has started.

The current style of media players were launched in 2008 when Roku announcedwhat was dubbed the “Netflix Player”, having been developed in conjunctionwith Netflix.

ROKU has now sold more than 5 million of these types of players, launching inthe UK and Canada in January 2012.

Following the UK arrival of Roku just over a year ago, how far have theproduct and services available evolved?When we first arrived in the UK our main content was BBC iPlayer, Netflix andCrackle, the Sony Pictures free service. Since then we have added around 300new channels ranging from Ghurka TV, catering for the expat community hereright through to Now TV which is the Sky on demand Movie service, and recentlySky Sports on a buy as you view model. Other great new services are VEVO,which is a free music video service aimed at teenagers and Spotify, the musicstreaming service which you will already be familiar with.

Your relationship with Sky seems to be blossoming… Both BSKYB and News Corporation have become minority shareholders in Rokuin the last year as they saw the strategic importance of the on demand category.

As part of this relationship we have various content agreements and the arrivalof Now TV on Roku was the first result of this, with more to follow in time.

Shortly after the launch in the UK you selected Gem as your exclusivedistribution partner. What made you choose Gem?We chose Gem as our distribution partner for the UK as they are able to give usall of the logistical support and sales and marketing services we need as a start-up company. We don’t have lots of Roku staff based in the UK, so we leanheavily on Gem to help present a professional face to resellers and end users.

Together we’ve seen some fantastic success with the likes of Currysover the last year, how do you plan to develop the Independent channelgoing forward?Currys and Amazon have helped us develop the brand and we believe that thebrand strength is what will help us drive demand through the independentchannels as well. We will be investing in channel sales programs andmerchandising to help independents compete with the big national chains.

Through the summer we plan to increase our points of sales significantly and hope we will have a broad channel in place for the peak selling period of the year when we will have some great promotional offers backed with TV advertising.

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Committed to PC GamingA new era begins with Logitech G

One of first things a customer is likely to notice when they see the LogitechG19s Keyboard is the LCD colour GamePanel, this can display vital game stats,communication data, and many other bits of useful information to the gamer.

The GamePanel features customisable backlighting, letting the user choose from16 million shades and assign a specific colour to each profile and profile mode inthe same game.

Like the G700s mouse, this keyboard is also coated in advanced materials fordurability and comfort. A hydrophobic coating on the palm rest helps keep handsfrom sticking, while a double UV layer gives keys longer durability.

Logitech Gaming Software allows users to configure the 12 programmable G-Keys with up to 36 different functions across three different modes with threemacros per key. Users can quickly attach accessories or peripherals without theneed for reaching to the back of the PC using the two High-Speed USB 2.0 ports.

The G19s also includes anti-ghosting technology for over 26 simultaneously keypresses without the worry of whether they will still respond correctly.

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The Logitech Wireless Gaming Mouse G700s is Logitech’s new flagshipmouse, delivering a high-end gaming mouse with the latest technologies to givegamers a competitive edge.

Up to eight times faster than a standard USB mouse, the G700s is wireless, has astandard Micro-USB cable when the mouse needs recharging which willautomatically switch to cable mode allowing the player to continue using itwithout missing any of the action.

Despite being wireless it still matches the report rate of a wired gaming mouseremaining consistent over 2.4 GHz wireless or USB.

To ensure maximum grip and prevent the players palm from any unpleasantsticking, the mouse has a hydrophobic coating on the top and the sides have dry grip.

Using the Logitech Gaming Software allows players to customise 13programmable controls to record macros, whether they are simple actions orcomplex commands.

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Powered by the sophisticated and renowned Dolby’s headphone technology, theLogitech G430 Gaming Headset not only looks ultra-modern but also delivers atotally immersive 7.1 Surround Sound experience so gamers can hear every angleof the action and what they don’t see they will definitely hear with 7 distinctchannels of audio.

The soft ear cups provide a comfortable fit for long gaming sessions, and can beremoved from the headset to be cleaned or washed.

The speaker’s driver’s deliver rich and deep acoustics throughout its dynamicrange so the player will hear the crunch of every blade of glass and the echo of apin dropping in crystal clear clarity.

Its flexible fold down microphone has built-in noise cancelling technology to keepthe voice channel perfectly clear so gamers will always be heard.

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Many customers still have some of their most treasured moments captured onvideotapes, whether that’s home movies, classic films or much loved TV series.

Unfortunately these old VHS, 8mm and camcorder analogue tapes won’t last forever and over time they will deteriorate with colour bleeding, white specks, andother distortions.

VHS To DVD 7.0 Deluxe provides everything needed to avoid this happening to ahome video collection allowing users to easily convert videos into digital formats.

The Vidbox hardware included provides a connection between a VCR and PC with asimple and quick setup. Once the software is installed on a computer, the customeris offered 3 selection options to help them convert their video and audio cassettes.

Easy Wizard Mode allows them to transfer videos directly to a DVD or Blu-ray Disc with one click, with step-by-step pictorial instruction’s guiding them through the process.

For more creative options, VHS to DVD 7.0 Deluxe's Advanced Mode lets customerscapture video from analogue or HDV/DV camcorder, VCR or DVD player and more.

There are also options to edit unwanted scenes and add transition effects, burnDVDs and Blu-Ray Discs with custom menus, convert video formats for iPhone, iPad,PSP, and more.

When they’re ready, customers can upload video to YouTube, Facebook, or SkyDivewith one click. There’s also a feature to capture still images of scenes from a video.

To revive old music, use the included Audio Recorder software to convert audio fromcassettes, LP records, and video tapes to create WMA files, or audio CDs.

VHS To DVD 7.0 Deluxe is the bestselling all-in-one video converter software and hardware solution, its packed with easy to use features and is quick and simpleto setup. To find out more about this fantastic product call your Gem accountmanager now.

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Like you, your customers have passwords for many of the sites theyvisit on a daily basis; social media, email and online banking toname a few.

For many, remembering all these passwords becomes a bit of aheadache as each site imposes different rules when it comes topassword creation.

In order to keep private information safe we should change ourpasswords at least once a month and never chose words or numbersthat are easy to remember like a pets name or a date of birth.

Even with easy to remember passwords, many of your customerscurrently have to resort to writing them down, or even storing themin a file on their PC. Wouldn’t it be great if someone else couldremember all these passwords?

Norton Internet Security includes an ‘Identity Safe’ function thatdoes exactly that, it remembers, secures and automatically entersusernames and passwords making logging into favourite siteseasier, faster and more secure for your customers.

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The Soundship is a smartphone speaker dock, rich intechnology, complimented by its futuristic styling.Featuring interchangeable connectors that can beswapped to suit the customer device it's compatible withmost Apple and Android devices that use Lightening, 30pin and micro USB connectors.

The Smart dock can also be used as a separate desktopcharging stand by detaching it and connecting it to theSoundship or any laptop or PC via the USB cable tosimultaneously charge and sync the device.

Bluetooth functionality provides wireless connectivity fromup to 10 metres, which also further expands the speaker’scompatibility to other devices. The touch sensitive controlsare neatly displayed on the front panel, as well asfeaturing a separate remote control. The Soundshipdelivers comprehensive functionality and a speaker dockwith diverse compatibility and substantial power with45W RMS.

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Premium audio with contemporary styling

The Sonora AV-Lance is a powerful sound systemcomprising a 42” HD soundbar with a wireless Subwoofer.Featuring four 3" mid-range drivers, twin ¾" tweeters, and6½” subwoofer, it’s elegantly balanced throughout the frequency ranges to provide exquisite clarity withclean and rich mids and dynamic low-end bass.

Pumping out a hefty 120W RMS, it’s devastatingly loudwhile remaining free from distortion. The power andvolume as well as subwoofer levels can be controlled bythe wireless IR remote control. At the press of a buttoncustomers can enhance the experience by switching to apanoramic simulated surround sound.

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OTONE’s Soundship Micro provides a premium-spec’dportable docking station specifically designed for Androiddevices. Pushing the centre of the Soundship Micro willcause the panel to pop open and reveals an integratedmicro USB dock connector.

Once the base is open it will also display a retractableUSB cable used to recharge the battery and a stereo jackconnector for an AUX line in, allowing most devices to beconnected to the speaker.

Bluetooth functionality also provides wireless connectivityto the Soundship Micro, adding even more flexibility onhow customer connects their device, allowing them tostream their music from anywhere in the room.

Built with simplicity in mind, the effortless Push & Popmechanism brings this speaker to life. The SoundshipMicro is a stylishly designed speaker dock and thanks toits rechargeable batteries and compact size, it’sconveniently portable too.

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The Xbox 360 allows customers to watchmovies, live TV, listen to music and play gameswith people from all over the world, and using

Kinect it can all be done with the power of theirvoice or moving their body.

Access more entertainment than ever before andenjoy on-demand or live programming foreveryone in the family, in a whole new way.

With Kinect, users can play, pause and rewind theaction with simple voice commands, and evensearch with Bing by just saying what they’re lookingfor and Xbox will find it.

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player moves, kicks, waves and jumps, meaning theydon’t need to learn where buttons are, they alreadyknow how to play.

Kinect will recognize individuals, so when a userwaves their hand to activate the sensor it will accesstheir avatar ready for them to jump in and out ofgames whenever they wish.

Featuring advanced parental controls and films forthe whole family, Kinect delivers an experience that’ssafe, secure and fun. No matter what the user’sability anyone can play and have an amazing time.

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There’s a wide selection of fun and educational titles on theKinect that will get people of all ages together to have agreat time while also keeping them active, perfect forchildren and the family.

Kinectimals allows players to adopt and name one of 20playful friends, including a lion, cheetah and Bengal tiger.Interact and look after them using both motion controls aswell as voice. Train and teach the animals tricks, playactivities, and even master agility courses.

Kinect Disneyland Adventures allows players to exploreand experience the magic of the Disneyland theme park,hang out with Mickey and ride the attractions.

Kinect Sesame Street TV gets children to help SesameStreet characters with tasks play in their world and learntogether. With new content created exclusively for Kinect andaccess to thousands of classic clips from the Sesame Streetarchive, learning has never been so much fun.

Kinect Adventures gets the whole family to jump, dodge,and kick their way through 20 exciting adventures set inexotic locations. Work together to navigate through roaringrapids, challenge obstacle courses or save a leakyunderwater laboratory.

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The body tracking feature of Kinect allows it to simulate afitness trainer as it can see how the body moves which canbe used to identify areas for improvement whether that’sdance routines or exercises.

Nike+ Kinect Training helps individuals meet their fitnessgoals and reach their personal best using real time feedbackand elite level coaching delivering a personalized andtailored workout plan.

Dance Central 3 is the best-selling dance series game on Kinect, with every routine featuring authenticchoreography for beginners and experts alike to master.Featuring the latest current pop, hip-hop and R&B tracks,take it step-by-step with Break It Down or jump right in andstart performing with family and friends.

Kinect Sports allows players to turn their living room into a stadium, bowling alley, soccer pitch or track-and-fieldarena featuring soccer, beach volleyball, bowling, tabletennis, track and field, and boxing.

Kinect Sports: Season Two features six more thrilling newsports to jump into and enjoy American Football, Golf,Baseball, Tennis, Darts and Skiing.

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Gamers looking for something more serious can enjoy arange of titles that cater for their tastes. Whether its titlesthat fully utilize the Kinect or combine Kinect functions with the original control system to add even further depth to gameplay.

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is a re-masteredversion of the original Halo campaign that features Kinect-exclusive features like Voice Commands to reload aplayer’s weapon, throw grenades, switch seamlessly betweenClassic and Re-mastered graphics and more.

Forza Motorsport 4 delivers stunningly beautiful graphics,a robust variety of cars, and challenges. Players can steerand shift using Kinect or combine features with a controllerwith head-tracking and voice commands.

Fable: The Journey is an open world adventure gamewhere the players uses hand gestures to cast a variety ofspells, steer their steed by gripping its reins, defeat enemies,collect experience and upgrade health and spells.

Kinect Joy Ride is a driving and kart racing title featuringmassive jumps and full-body stunts. With a host of featuresand game modes, gamers can find their inner thrill seeker.

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Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong and the rest of the gangmake their hotly anticipated arrival on 3DSthis month.

Originally released to much acclaim on Nintendo Wii backin 2010, this enhanced version of the classic 2D platformerlets players go ape with the swingin’ king of the jungle!

Players will jump, race and roll their way across DonkeyKong Island on a quest to rescue DK’s beloved bananahoard from the trouble-causing Tiki Tak Tribe.

Packed with the classic '90s 2D platforming gameplayacross 70 incredible levels, Donkey Kong Returns 3D letsgamers stomp on enemies, grab banana bunches, riderockets, rhinos and lots more.

As you'd expect, the game is stuffed full of spectacularscenes and tricky traps, and players must utilise bothcharacters’ special skills to overcome the challengingobstacles that lay in wait.

Hop Diddy onto DK’s shoulders and use his Barrel Jet tohover them both over large gaps, and then trampleeverything with the roll manoeuvre.

Hard-to-reach K-O-N-G letters and puzzle pieces tempt andtease curious players as they tear through the jungle.Those who take up the challenge can unlock super-toughTrophy levels and other surprises.

This enhanced 3DS version includes new features, such asLocal Play, where DK and Diddy can team up over awireless connection to conquer the game together.

In addition, players now have the choice of two distinctdifficulty modes. In Original mode, the game is exactly as it was on the Wii, while the New mode makes the going somewhat easier, with three hearts of health insteadof two.

On top of that, players can pick up new items that helpsave them from falls, allow the Mine Cart and RocketBarrel to take a second hit, and even use a DK Barrelwhenever they choose.

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ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW LEAF

It's been a long time coming, but Nintendo's latest 3DSexclusive, Animal Crossing: New Leaf will be worththe wait.

Some seven years on from the release of the 11-millionselling DS classic, Animal Crossing: Wild World, the latestin the phenomenally popular series comes packed withnew animals, new experiences and new ways to have fun.

Designed for both long-time Animal Crossing fans andcomplete newcomers to the series, the game once again puts players in the role of town mayor and lets themhave fun.

In a place filled with cute anthropomorphic animals, it'struly a game without the usual restrictions.

Players can enjoy their life in their new town any way theysee fit, with no goals, no story, and no ending. Just makefriends, be creative and use the mayoral powers to createa dream town to be proud of.

Customisation is right at the heart of the Animal Crossingexperience, and players can come up with their owndesigns, build bridges and buildings, make their own laws, create museum exhibits, buy new clothes, head tothe local nightclub and experience new events throughoutthe year.

Players can also take the boat ride and explore a tropical island full of fruits, insects and fish, playminigames (alone, with friends or online), then trade inmedals for souvenirs.

Multiplayer is also a key part of New Leaf. Visit otherplayers’ homes and towns through a local wirelessconnection or online play for creative inspiration, or tosocialise with up to three other players at once.

Up to four people can live in the same town on a singleGame Card (each playing at different times). Alternatively,players can get together simultaneously with friends who

also own a copy of the game – either online or via Local Play.

Players can also share their home with other people viaStreetPass, visit the homes of others in the Happy HomeExhibition, or travel to other people's towns online whilethey sleep in the Dream Suite.

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Any modern animal care facility comes with a wholehost of challenges, and that's exactly what ZooPark provides.

Players will need to run a professional programme of rescue, rehabilitation, research and conservation topromote understanding and care of the many animalsunder their control.

In Zoo Park, animal lovers will be tasked with caring forover 30 animals from all over the globe, including lions,gorillas, coyotes, pumas, moose, raccoons, wolverines,snow leopard and the black bear.

But not all animals are the same, of course - each type hasits own unique nutrition and habitat requirements. Asuccessful zoo keeper will have to deal with the individualneeds of each one.

And as the sanctuary grows, animals that have been raisedsince birth will have to be let go to make room for newones in greater need.

Likewise, expansion means a higher workload, and thismeans running the facility like clockwork to remain popularwith visitors - the true indication of success.

But running a successful Zoo Park isn’t simply aboutfocusing on the welfare of the animals. Just as crucial isbuilding the facility in the right way, so the layout of thepark and habitat dimensions services the needs of both theanimals and those who come to visit.

As well as animal care, another main task of Zoo Park isconstructing a well thought out facility to best meet therequirements of both the animals and your visitors. Youmust construct the correctly sized habitats for each of your animals.

Some animals, for example, need large pools, while othersneed plenty of vegetation to roam around.

Each species have their own dietary requirements, whilevisitors need attractive gift shops, refreshment stands and

accessible pathways. And on top of all that, you needtrained staff to help keep the park running - and keep themhappy and motivated too!

Rescue, rehabilitate and research animals' needs,construct the ultimate zoo park, and then run it all as aneffective business: that's Zoo Park.

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The Thrustmaster Y-Gaming Headsets provide carefully-crafted audio performance. Theyincorporate 50 mm drivers for bass response that's higher than the mid-range frequencies, which are themselves more prominent than the high-range frequencies. This allows for an audiohierarchy which is perfectly in line with gamers' expectations and needs: heavy explosions thatcan be heard from far away, natural voices that are easy to hear, and clear whizzing sounds frombullets that don't get lost in the overall sound stage.

In this way gamers can not only enjoy the signature audio experience of each game, but also hear all of the sound information contained in the game's audio mix. This will allow them toanticipate events and adapt their strategies to create a real advantage over other players.

To achieve this result, a unique design, symbolizing the range, was developed based on a “Y”shape. By incorporating large earpieces with this shape the player is provided perfect soundisolation, and it generates powerful acoustic amplification by acting as resonance chambers.

As well as delivering an enhanced gaming experience with the power of sound, the Y-GamingHeadsets provide a level of versatility that gamers require. This includes watching a movie by removing the microphone, listening to music on MP3 players and smartphones (and taking calls on smartphone), and even playing on the Nintendo 3DS™, Sony PS Vita™ and Nintendo Wii U™ consoles.

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Made up of beautiful form and carefully optimised functions, the Apex [RAW] is a gaming keyboarddesigned to enable users to react quickly, move effortlessly, and customise its performance forevery game. Players can effortlessly navigate their way around the keyboard with raised macrokeys, and a unique W-key with tactile bumps for improved WASD speed, along with the visualsupport of bright white illumination.

Apex [RAW] is made up of sleek lines and low-profile keys that bring together beautiful form andoptimised function with 17 independent macros keys that are each capable of up to 2 layers. Thisequates to 34 potential macros.

The macro keys above the F-keys feature a raised design that allow gamers to locate them withoutlooking and execute devastatingly fast key combinations. Simply swipe a finger down from themacro key onto the F-key for quick key combinations.

There’s no need to install software of any kind in order to use the Apex [RAW]. Without software many features will work including disabling of the windows key and more. However, for the full experience and for the gamers who want really advanced customisation options, the Apex [RAW] is supported by SteelSeries Engine technology.

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The AFTERGLOW® family of controllers breaks new ground in form, features, and radiantaesthetics, delivering gamers an experience sure to have them glowing. The appearanceof the AFTERGLOW controllers is defined by a clear polycarbonate body plastic, withinwhich the circuit boards and components reside.

Amplifying the theme, multitudes of LEDs within the controllers glow, matching the circuitboard color. The result is a truly vibrant glow in both light and dark gaming situations.

The AFTERGLOW Wireless Pro Controller for Wii U combines the ergonomic Xbox 360shape with the familiar layout of the Wii U controls to deliver outstanding performance.

The Tritton Trigger is the officially licensed stereo headset that delivers a comfortable, high-qualityaudio experience for Xbox 360 gaming. Featuring independent controls for chat and voice, players can effortlessly adjust the volume mid-game without missing a beat.

Ready to go right out of the box, the Trigger has all the required cables and adapters included toensure gamers can get connected to their Xbox 360, and within minutes be enjoying their favouritetitle with the rich mids, crystal clear highs and deep resonating bass the headset premium 40mmdrivers deliver.

Whatever game is being played a headsets comfort is essential, the Trigger is designed with apadded, adjustable head-rail which extends an extra 1.25 inches on either side to accommodate awide range of head sizes and soft, flexible ear-cups which swivel to provide a comfortable restingposition around the neck.

The Trigger also features a flexible microphone that gives players the freedom to bend the mic intoa position that's optimal for picking up their voice but can be folded up when it’s not needed.

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