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Not only does it support stereo Bluetooth music playback from iphone 3GS and other A2DP enabled mobile phones and devices, it is small and can be taken wherever you go!
Great for summer festivals, or trips to the beach, the device delivers great sound and has over 6 hours of play time, powered by re-chargeable batteries, so you can banish those unsightly wires at home too.

The Linx B-TUBE retails for £29.99 Inc. VAT but we have 3 of these little beauties to give awayFor the chance to win one of these just answer this question:

What is an MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 more commonly referred to as?
Send your answer along with your name, address and date of birth to competitions@fusedmagazine.com. Deadline for entries is 31st Aug

*PLEASE DO NOT PUT YOUR ANSWER IN THE COMMENTS SECTION – ONLY EMAILS TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

It’s a matter of opinion how cool DJs look with their mixing decks, headphones and time controlling fingers pushing buttons and switches, but there’s now a whole new question to be posed if they get their hands on a Tonium Pacemaker. It’s been coming for years, with gadget and DJ magazines holding their breath for this literally revolutionary piece of DJing equipment. As DJ Richie Hawtin said, “This will be to dance music what guitars were to rock n roll.”

So what is it exactly? Taking the best of an ipod-the ease in which to access 15,000 songs, and the tools of a mixing deck-the cue point settings, the EQ stabilising, the beatmatching, the recording and mixing capability, they are combined into 6×2x0.8 inches of black machinery that obliterates the reliance on standing at a deck all night getting back ache from crouching over. For amateurs and professionals alike, this is the kind of gadget that the smartest will get first, and the trailers will soon realise they need to have.

Resembling a mini mixing deck, the two circular areas each have a different function. The top one being the screen so you know what’s going on, and the bottom touchpad allowing you to determine what to do. As their website says, you are *only limited by your own imagination.” Meaning this is not a machine you can blame for your poor skills should you mess up and get away with it. With up to 15 hours of play time, and 5 of mixing time, the award winning product means you can DJ anywhere, anytime and for any circumstance.

Retailing at £369, here at Fused we’re giving you the opportunity to win one and realise your Pete Tong dream. Email your answer, name, age, date of birth and address to competitions@fusedmagazine.com by 12 noon on the 14th August 2009.

The question is:

What is the other moniker Soulwax are known by?

a. 2manydjs
b. Armin Van Buuren
c. LCD Soundsystem

www.pacemaker.net

There is a new level of corridor shooter game and that is Damnation: a multiplayer game that allows you to experience ducking, diving, leaping and shooting through four different, action-packed and vertically twister multiplayer modes: Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, King of the Hill and Capture the Flag. Up to eight people can take part in this game, meaning attacks from any direction, with the map taking full advantage of the scale and height of the game’s vertically themed levels.

Allowing you to assume the role of hero Captain Hamilton Rourke as he works to reveal the sinister truth behind Prescott Standard Industries, with his fellow peacemakers Rourke will engage in high-octane gun battles against all types of opponents to save the country from Damnation.

Also able to play in single player mode, featuring split-screen, drop-in drop-out co-operative gameplay throughout the levels. The expansive open environments, the thousands of vertical feet to explore and the frenetic combat, daredevil acrobatics and vehicle based stunts that power Damnation mean you won’t get bored with up to three hours of streaming gameplay.

WIN
We have 4 copies of the game to give away – 2 x PS3 games and 2 x Xbox 360 games. If you would like to be in for a chance of winning just email your name, address and date-of-birth to competitions@fusedmagazine.com putting DAMNATION in the subject box and telling us which platform of the game you would like to win.

Available for the Playstation 3, XBox 360 and PC. To download the new multiplayer gameplay video and for more information visit www.damnationthegame.co.uk.

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Danny Boyle asked audiovisual artists Addictive TV to create an alternative web trailer for Slumdog Millionaire, by sampling sounds and images from throughout the entire film and producing something entirely new made from those samples. We love it!

Logic3

Logic3 have launched the latest in its range of popular i-Station speakers for all iPhone (including the iPhone 3G) and iPod models from Apple and we’ve got one up for grabs.

The i-Station25 boasts innovative accelerometer technology so users can simply turn their speakers sideways for a better view of their favourite video and photos. LED lights let users know when the speakers are positioned to deliver the best performance for the job, and the accelerometer automatically adjusts the output to the correct left/right audio separation.

Four nifty 40mm speaker drivers deliver 8 Watts RMS of crystal clear sound and incorporate advanced circuitry to suppress TDMA noise distortion; that irritating buzz made when your mobile phone rings. This is particularly good news for users who intend to use the speaker system to watch videos or listen to music from their iPhone. And, for those who would rather watch their video in full screen, the i-Station25 also incorporates a video out port for connecting their speaker system to a TV.

Conveniently the speakers are powered easily with 4 x AA batteries meaning users can enjoy music or video even if they are in the middle of nowhere on a camping trip. And when at home you can use the AC Adaptor provided which allows the speakers to recharge the iPhone or iPod in use.

For those still looking for more functionality, a remote control allows even the most languid of users to lie back and listen to their favourite tracks undisturbed.

Priced at £69, the i-Station25 is available from December at select retailers.

For you chance to win the speakers simply join the Fused mailing list and then email competitions@fusedmagazine.com (putting i-Station in the subject box) with your name, address, telephone number and date of birth.

Deadline for entries is 16th January, 2009.

Ctrl.Alt.Shift challenges young filmmakers to tackle the issues of poverty and global injustice for the chance to work with Noel Clarke, Shynola and Saam Farahmand

Youth initiative Ctrl.Alt.Shift is launching a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young filmmakers to work with some of the most inspiring, contemporary names from British cinema, including Noel Clarke (Adulthood), Shynola (Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy) and Saam Farahmand (Part of the Weekend Never Dies).

The five short films that are produced will have their soundtracks scored by critically acclaimed artists including the 2007 Mercury Prize nominated Young Knives plus Shy Child, Metronomy and The Thirst.

Ctrl.Alt.Shift is a new movement for change; it is a community for passionate and outspoken individuals joined in the fight against poverty and injustice. This autumn sees the launch of this exciting project offering young filmmakers (aged 18-25) the chance to work with aspirational names from the world of film and music, to create short films focussing on the issues that Ctrl.Alt.Shift is working to highlight.The three themes HIV + Stigma, War + Peace and Gender + Power, will prompt emotive, varied and stimulating responses to the brief.

After submitting winning treatments, five young filmmakers will be paired with a director mentor, who will help them hone their vision into a short film. Their films will be used to raise awareness about Ctrl.Alt.Shift and the issues on a global scale.  We’re not after two-minutes of heartbreak in a plea for some quick-fix cash; we are looking for ideas that provoke action.

The successful applicants will also work closely with one of the artists, who will provide the soundtrack to their film. 

All winning films will be shown at a national premier in London, where young filmmakers, director mentors and artists will unveil their thought provoking shorts, challenging their audience to rethink issues and join the fight to bring about change. By bringing together creative elite and fresh young talent the event will offer a unique platform for major global issues to be showcased. 

Directors involved in the project include:
Noel Clarke, writer of award winning film Kidulthood, which centred on the lives of west-London school kids and gritty urban street life. Clarke took the director reigns for the sequel Adulthood, the smash hit British movie of summer 2008.

Shynola, renowned for their critically acclaimed work with artists including Blur, Queens of The Stoneage, The Rapture and Radiohead not to mention their 2005 award-winning feature film ‘Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy’; 
Saam Farahmand, has shot to fame for his work with Klaxons, Janet Jackson, Simian Mobile Disco, and Lightspeed Champion. Dubbed as the 6th most important person today “driving music forward” by NME  and winner of the Best Director prize at the 2007 CAD Music Video Awards, Saam’s first feature ‘Part of the Weekend Never Dies’, was released in cinemas in April 2008.

Artists involved in the project include:
Young Knives, are a muscular clatter of pulsing guitars, head-spinning percussive thuds and harmonic, brotherly vocals that provide the backbone to a rich throng of giddy, excited ideas and ageless, wry lyrical themes. The Oxford based three piece were nominated for the 2007 Mercury Music Prize with their debut, Voices of Animals and Men. Their critically acclaimed follow up album Superabundance was showered with praise by the UK music press and cemented the bands place as one of the most exciting acts in the country.
www.theyoungknives.com

Shy Child are Nate Smith and Pete Cafarella, an American duo who are on the cusp of greatness. 2007 was a huge breakthrough for them with their third studio album, Noise Won’t Stop, propelling the band into the public consciousness. They confirmed their credentials by becoming the first US band to perform at the new Wembley Stadium when supporting Muse, being picked as “Pet Sound of the Week” on Jo Whiley’s Radio One show and performing on Later with Jools Holland.
www.shychild.com

Metronomy, are a groundbreaking electro three-piece who are hurtling towards superstardom after the release of their second album Nights Out which prompted leading music industry figures to sit up and acclaim their genius.
www.myspace.com/metronomy

The Thirst, are the first signing to Wooden Records, founded by legendary Rolling Stones bassist Ronnie Wood. Inspired and influenced by old punk records, Hendrix, drum n’ bass and hip-hop, the result is uniquely their own.
www.thethirst.co.uk

How To Enter
Young directors are invited to choose one of the current issues that Ctrl.Alt.Shift are working hard to change on a global scale (HIV + stigma, war + peace or gender + power) and demonstrate how that issue inspires their short film idea. Film ideas submitted should be realisable within ten weeks.

 Applications will need to include: 

Your treatment: A 300 word (max.) clearly showing how your idea tackles one issue 

How it would work: 500 words (max.) including how you would go about filming it over a 10 week period and within budget
Your experience: Any examples of work that may show your pedigree and ability to realise your vision

To enter, visit www.ctrlaltshift.co.uk/film  and follow the submission details.

Closing date for entries: 31 January 2008

Five successful directors will be selected from entries to receive a money-can’t-buy prize of:

The chance to work with a leading director to mentor you through the filmmaking process

Your film soundtrack written and performed by a major recording artist (Musical artists confirmed thus far include Young Knives, Shy Child, Metronomy and The Thirst with more TBC).

Budget to produce your film idea 

Guidance of an experienced film producer

We have some new games for the PS2 to give away …Fatal Fury Battle Archives Vol. 1, SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 and World Heroes Anthology.

SNK Arcade Classics vol. 1 PlayStation®2

Taking 16 of SNKs most beloved titles, this pack includes:

ART OF FIGHTING – The first fighting game to introduce the then new Spirit Gauge, Super Special Moves, use of the ‘zoom in/zoom out’ function and battle damage to the characters faces.
BASEBALL STARS 2 – The sequel to the very popular Baseball arcade game.
BURNING FIGHT – Battle organised crime in the streets of New York in the side-scrolling fighter.
FATAL FURY – The first of SNK’s fighting franchises to use the NEOGEO MVS System.
KING OF THE FIGHTERS ’94 – This is where the KOF phenomenon began.
KING OF THE MONSTERS – Giant monsters, Destruction and mayhem in Japan.
LAST RESORT – Take on hordes of enemies in the popular futuristic shooter.
MAGICIAN LORD – SNK’s classic platformer, pits you as the heroic wizard Elta.
METAL SLUG - this series has long been regarded as the bench mark of side-scrolling purity, now see why!
NEO TURF MASTERS – Can you get a hole in one?
SAMURAI SHODOWN – The first title in SNK’s hugely popular weapons based fighter.
SENGOKU – Fight the undead, in feudal Japan.
SHOCK TROOPERS – Fast paced action and lots and lots of bullets in this run and gun adventure.
SUPER SIDEKICKS 3 – We all love football – so does SNK!
TOP HUNTER – In this futuristic platformer, you play as Roddy or Cathy, as you protect the Colonists from the threat of the Space Pirates.
WORLD HEROES – Take on the greatest fighters throughout time in this popular fighter.

World Heroes Anthology PlayStation®2

Follow the exploits of Dr. Brown, as he uses his time machine to organise a fighting tournament containing all the best fighters throughout history – many of which are based on actual historical figures.

The game features
A total of 56 characters across 4 titles.
Test your strength in a one fall Death Match battle in WORLD HEROES
Adjust the speed settings in WORLD HEROES 2 and execute the all-new counter throw and repelling moves.
Enter the WORLD HEROES Tournament of Titans in WORLD HEROES JET
Activate the “3 button” Special Move only in WORLD HEROES PERFECT.
Polish your skills in the exclusive Training Mode Added to the PlayStation®2 version.
Create your own original character with the Colour Edit function.

Fatal Fury Battle Archives Vol.1 for PlayStation®2.

Released in 1991, the original Fatal Fury introduced 3 of SNK’s most iconic characters, the brothers Bogard (Terry and Andy) and Joe Higashi, and chronicled their fight against Southtowns criminal kingpin, Geese Howard.

Fatal Fury was SNK’s first 2D fighting game to grace the popular NEOGEO AES system and spawned many sequels. It was due to the success of these and the unique gameplay elements they contained (inclusion of hidden characters from other franchises), that the massively successful The King of Fighters series was born.

The first volume of the Fatal Fury collection will contain Fatal Fury, Fatal Fury 2, Fatal Fury Special and Fatal Fury 3: Road to the Final Victory. The popularity of this franchise has seen many of its characters cross over into many of SNK’s other gaming franchises.

‘The Fatal Fury franchise contains a real piece of SNK’s history.’ says Peter Rollinson, Product Manager, Ignition Entertainment. ‘It was these games that helped mould the successful gaming track record that SNK enjoys.’

Key Features include:
Arcade Perfect conversions
4 games on 1 action packed disc
2 Player Co-op fighting
Use your hidden abilities to inflict massive damage
The first to incorporate two-plane fighting in a 2D setting
Contains newly arranged soundtracks
Bonus playable character – Ryo Sakazaki!!
Colour Edit mode – Customise your favourite character

ENTRY DETAILS
To be in for a chance of winning one of these games just email your name, address and date of birth to competitions@fusedmagazine.com telling us which game you want to win. Deadline for entries is the 21st November, 2008.