New Roxio Game Capture HD PRO launched

Issued by Exposure for Phoenix Distribution
Johannesburg, 26 Feb 2013

International leader in graphics and productivity software, Corel, has announced Roxio Game Capture HD PRO, the most comprehensive and easiest way to capture, edit and share gameplay. The latest version of this popular capture device is now fully functional in HD, and is the first to offer live streaming.

"Roxio Game Capture HD PRO is the perfect all-in-one solution with a top-of-the-line capture card that encodes in H.264, enabling it to record in 720p and 1080 60i/30p, a fully-featured video editor tailored specifically to the needs of a gamer, and the ability to live stream without leaving the application via a new partnership with game streaming authority Twitch," says Simon Campbell-Young, CEO of Corel's local distribution partner, Phoenix Distribution.

Direct live streaming

Thanks to its partnership with Twitch, the world's largest video game broadcasting community, Roxio Game Capture HD Pro allows live streaming of gameplay directly from the application to a Twitch channel and a real-time voice over to be added during gameplay to communicate with viewers.

"We're proud to partner with forward-thinking companies like Roxio," said Kevin Lin, COO of Twitch. "We believe, in the very near future, playing a game will be the same thing as broadcasting a game. As the world's largest live video platform and community for gamers, we are very interested in making it as easy as possible for people to capture and share their gameplay. Roxio is helping gamers do just that."

Custom-designed video editing

The gaming edition of Roxio's market-leading video-editing solution can turn gameplay footage into incredible movies. The software includes gaming-specific editing options to give every video a professional look and feel; use the integrated voice changer to match voice over to game, the picture-in-picture feature to layer separate video tracks, and choose from over 90 different transitions to create impressive movies. Once finished, upload to YouTube and Facebook simultaneously or output to various formats to play on PCs or mobile devices such as iPads, iPhones and iPods.

About Roxio Game Capture HD PRO

* Record in HD: Record gameplay in 720p, 1080/60i or 1080/30p.
* Live stream to Twitch: Roxio's partnership with Twitch makes it easy to live stream console gameplay directly to a Twitch channel. Add voice over in real time to live stream gameplay and communicate with viewers.
* Support both HDMI and component for HD capture: Record HD gameplay with either HDMI or component inputs and outputs.
* Console capture: Capture gameplay from Xbox 360, Kinect, PlayStation and Wii
* PC game capture: Capture PC gameplay using HDMI from selected graphics cards to Roxio Game Capture HD PRO capture device. Spare PC resources for the gaming fun with perfect performance.
* Record in full-screen preview: While recording gameplay in the Capture application, enter full-screen mode to see gameplay. Press the ESC key to return to the application with the normal preview window.
* Adjust video quality: Easily balance video file size and quality using a quality slider and custom bit rate settings.
* Hot keys to capture: In the Capture application, use Hot Keys to start and stop gameplay capture in both normal window and full-screen mode. There are default keys set up, but both can be customised to fit preferences.
* Social media sharing: Easily log-in and share gameplay to YouTube and Facebook simultaneously.
* Voice changer and cool voice profiles: Roxio Game Capture HD PRO is the first solution with the option to change voice style to match specific games.
* Change speed: With 1x, 2x or 3x speed templates, fast forward or apply slow-motion effects to highlight gameplay. This feature can be applied to the entire video or selected segments.
* Windows 8: Roxio Game Capture HD PRO is compatible with Windows 8 and works with Windows 7/Vista/XP.
* Users get: Roxio Game Capture HD PRO capture device, USB cable, Roxio game capture software, and a "Getting Started" guide.

Pricing and availability

Roxio Game Capture HD PRO is available from leading e-tailers such as Kalahari, Webantix, Loot and Arx Valdex, and will be available in leading retailers from March.

Suggested retail pricing (SRP) of Roxio Game Capture HD PRO is R1 259.99 (excluding VAT).

Phoenix Distribution

Phoenix Distribution is currently the leading value-added software distributor across the African continent, covering software publishing, localisation and distribution across multiple territories in multiple languages. The business is segmented into two divisions, namely corporate licensing and retail. Phoenix Distribution dominates the consumer and SME security sectors through three key brands: Norton/Symantec, AVG and Kaspersky.

The corporate licensing division sells volume licensing into the enterprise and SME reseller environments, and also covers architecture and implementation. The ESD division delivers download content into all channels, including B2B and B2C.

The retail division delivers physical products into the retail environment, covering all mainstream ICT and CES outlets, independents and online stores. This division also distributes mobile accessories, wireless networking products, headsets and specialist high-end video and audio cables. Tier 1 brands in this arena include Beats by Dre, Monster, Carbon Audio, Trendnet Wireless, and Odoyo.

Phoenix Distribution is growing at 65% per annum, with additional acceleration coming from development within the greater African marketplace, as well as the acquisition of significant high-end product lines within the enterprise arena. In addition, the company's UK business, PX Security, is firmly entrenched within the UK retail and SME reseller environments, shipping products through trusted distribution partners into mainstream retail outlets, and facilitating direct engagement with B2B resellers. The UK operation publishes and distributes Bitdefender and Avira.

Additional bespoke services offered to partners include electronic software distribution within the B2B and B2C environments, category management, training and end-to-end merchandising.

Phoenix Distribution, including the UK subsidiary PX Security, was recently acquired by First Technology Holdings.

For more information, visit www.phoenixsoftware.co.za, www.pxsecurity.co.uk and www.pxsoftware.co.za.

For purchasing information in Africa, visit www.kasperskyafrica.com, www.kasperskyangola.com, www.kasperskybotswana.com, www.kasperskymozambique.com, www.kasperskynamibia.com, www.kasperskysouthafrica.com, www.kasperskydrcongo.com, www.kasperskyzimbabwe.com, www.kasperskyzambia.com, www.antivirusangola.com, www.antivirusbotswana.com, www.antivirusmozambique.com, www.antivirusnamibia.com, www.antivirussouthafrica.com, www.antivirusdrcongo.com, www.antiviruszimbabwe.com and www.antiviruszambia.com.

Corel

Corel is one of the world's top software companies providing some of the industry's best-known brands, including Roxio, Pinnacle and WinZip. Boasting the most comprehensive portfolio of graphics, productivity and digital media products, it has built a reputation for delivering innovative software that is easy to learn and use, helping people achieve new levels of creativity and productivity. The industry has responded with hundreds of awards for innovation, design and value.

Used by millions of people around the world, its product lines include CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, Corel Painter, Corel PaintShop Pro, Corel VideoStudio, Corel WordPerfect Office, Pinnacle Studio, Roxio Creator, Roxio Toast and WinZip.

For more information on Corel, please visit www.corel.com.
For more information on Roxio, please visit www.roxio.com.

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New Roxio Game Capture HD PRO launched

First integrated solution to capture, edit, share and live stream HD gameplay.