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Let's Watch A Tales of Vesperia Anime Trailer
Here's 90 second look at the Tales of Vesperia ~ The First Strike ~ film from anime studio Production I.G. More »
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Comment by Lockgar: Why did Yuri jump off a cliff in fully armor? Wouldn't that hurt? Does the armor protect you from falls... 9 Responses | Other threads
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pokemon
"I Am The Reincarnation of Pikachu"
This summer, like every summer, a new Pokémon movie is hitting theaters. This man-dressed as a woman — famed actor, author and singer Akihiro Miwa — is voicing Alpha Pokémon, Arceus. More »
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Comment by B33: Dear lord, this must be what it feels like to witness the very concept of oblivion, chaos, and despair. 19 Responses | Other threads
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Anime Makeover
Bioshock 2 Big And Little Sisters, Anime Style
While terrifying glimpses of BioShock 2's Big Sister and creepy Little Sisters are enough to satiate Western audiences, the cover of a recent issue of Taiwan's Famitsu Weekly takes a decidedly more Eastern approach. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by TaggarT6 coming soon to a theater near you!: I'd Drill her. 10 Responses | Other threads
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anime
Pokemon In 3D!
On October 14, the first two Pokémon 3D anime film shorts will be returning once again to Japanese movies theaters in a remastered Pokémon 3D Adventure double bill. More »
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Comment by Jae_Brav: I thought the Pokemon fad died a long time ago just like the Power Rangers did. I just don't see... 16 Responses | Other threads
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Comment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: They should have gotten LAnce Bass to do the voice of Sephiroth. He was the best Sephiroth VA. (Honest to God,... 14 Responses | Other threads
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capcom
What Does Devil Kings Pizza Look Like?
Endless! Capcom game Sengoku Basara (aka Devil Kings) has already gotten a stage play, canned drinks and bags of rice. Next: pizza. More »
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Comment by DranzerKire: Those Pizza don't look that normal... Are those cut tomatoes on top of the Pizza!? Can't tell what the other... 24 Responses | Other threads
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clips
UNIQLO Commercial Gobbles Up Pellets
Japanese store UNIQLO is covering video games with its new line of t-shirts. Games like Arkanoid, Bomberman and Pac-Man have their own UNIQLO threads. More »
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Comment by FarmboyinJapan: All video game T-shirts are not created equal.. While the Parappa shirt is surprsingly not hideous....the same can not be said... 4 Responses | Other threads
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atlus
Atlus Online Now Open For Business
Atlus has completed phase one in the deployment of their internet community and online gaming portal Atlus Online, with mascot Jack Frost running rampant all over the page. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Agumen: Can never tell what games they publish and which they actually develop, but I'm playing Etrian Odyssey II right now... 8 Responses | Other threads
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Shoko Nakagawa Sings New Pokemon Song
Earlier this month saw a new ending for the Pokémon anime. A new ending means, you guessed it, a new theme. More »
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Comment by Vidunder: dunno what's wrong with cartoons this decade. Such animation would have been considered poor for an *episode*, not to mention... 2 Responses | Other threads
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japan
First Peek At Tales Of Vesperia Anime
As previously announced, Xbox 360 title Tales of Vesperia is getting a PS3 version and a big screen anime. The animated feature, due in theaters this year, is set before the game. More »
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Comment by Kegwen: Honestly? The models and cutscenes from the game looked better. Production I.G. can do better than this. 11 Responses | Other threads
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japan
Tales Of Vesperia Anime Announced
Not only is Tales of Vesperia getting a PS3 version, the role-playing-game is also getting a big screen version. More »
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Comment by methan69: So how do these films usually work? Do they try to condense the story of the game into the... 7 Responses | Other threads
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clips
This Is How You Enhance Cute Shooter Triggerheart Exelica
Last week, Japan got a limited edition Triggerheart Exelica bundle for the PS2 port Triggerheart Exelica -Enhanced-. But what makes it "enhanced"? More »
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Comment by Jnas: Seems like Japanese formula for success is: Lolita anime girls + heavy weaponry mech suits + cheesy j-pop = $$ 12 Responses | Other threads
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Watch The Valkyria Chronicles Anime Trailer
This April, PS3 exclusive Valkyria Chronicles is getting an TV anime. The teaser trailer was shown at the International Anime Fair 2009 in Tokyo last week, and now it's online. More »
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Comment by Kenny: Looks like cool beans. Hopefully its as successful as certain other game-to-anime franchises. Is it going to get an English dubbing? 16 Responses | Other threads
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maximum risky
Valkyria Chronicles Figurines Make With The Sexy
If only Sega's PlayStation 3 game Valkyria Chronicles were more popular in the US, then we could get cool stuff like a licensed release of the upcoming anime or nifty capsule figurines like these. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by EnigmaNemesis: Except for the fact, every time they make these curvy dolls, they always have faces of a 10 year old. 12 Responses | Other threads
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maximum risky
First Images Of 12-Years-Old-And-Up Rated PS3 Tentacle Game Anime
As we previously announced, PS3 role-playing-game Tears to Tiara — which features rope play, suggestive udder spray and touching tentacles [links NSFW] — is getting an inevitable anime version. More »
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Comment by aw3str1k3r: Funny how Japan is so much more comfortable with content like this than the US, yet violence is often toned... 10 Responses | Other threads
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japan
New Pokemon Anime Special For Japan
Starting this April, Japan is getting a new, original Pokémon anime special. Based on role-playing game Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky, the new anime will air this April before the game ships. More »
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Comment by Orian: Great, there's already enough of this crap on television. Just what we need... more poorly dubbed, poorly translated, poorly edited... 8 Responses | Other threads
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Soccer JRPG Anime Moving Into Prime Time TV
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Something(s) About The Valkyria Chronicles Anime Is Different, But What?
That's 19 year-old heroine Alicia Melchiott from the Valkyria Chronicles PS3 version. We've seen her wielding a gun like this before. This is nothing out of the ordinary. Let's compare with her anime version. More »
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Comment by Nirolak: Yes, in the anime version the two guys next to her are about 20 years younger. 16 Responses | Other threads
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only in japan
See Valkyria Chronicles Anime Early (If You Are Lucky)
The upcoming anime based on PS3 exclusive Valkyria Chronicles looks great. Those who live in Japan could win a chance to see it a few weeks early. More »
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Comment by You Are My Friend!: Darn... I played the demo and didn't like it... Why is everyone else sating this game is so great?! I... 15 Responses | Other threads
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japan
First Professor Layton Anime Trailers
Next January, the first Professor Layton full length feature Professor Layton and the Immortal Songstress will be released in Japanese theaters. The anime's first trailers have been released along with its first posters. More »
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Comment by Kraznor: Pity these games aren't as popular over here, I really want to play the sequels. 16 Responses | Other threads
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Catch The New Pokemon Anime Trailer
Summer means one thing in Japan: school kids on summer break. What does summer break mean? A new Pokémon movie, that's what. More » -
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Get Blue Dragon Anime Episode For Free
The first episode of the Blue Dragon anime can be yours for nothing. It's available on Apple's iTunes Store until March 10 free of charge. More »
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Comment by All the ladies love Mister Jack!: No, it's not free. If you watch that show, trust me, you're paying for it. 11 Responses | Other threads
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japan
Chun-Li Movie Brings Schoolgirl Anime
Those in Japan who actually go see Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li in theaters and stay for the entire movie, get a special treat. Think of it as a reward. More »
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Comment by Go Go Gadget: Gizmo: Doubt it'll be shown in western theaters... Wonder what it'll be about? 11 Responses | Other threads
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japan
12-Years-Old-And-Up Rated PS3 Tentacle Game Getting Anime
PS3 role-playing-game Tears to Tiara — which features rope play, suggestive udder spray and touching tentacles [links NSFW] — is getting an inevitable anime version. More » -
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Check Out More Valkyria Chronicles Anime Parts
In April, a Valkyria Chronicles anime is hitting Japanese television. We've previously taken a look at the character art. It was so good, let's take another. More »
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Comment by milford: I hope they include some of the non-storyline characters. Cezary and Elysse would be great. 24 Responses | Other threads
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japan
Tales of Vesperia Animated Movie Announced
The February issue of Japanese trade magazine Kinejun announces a big screen anime version of Namco's RPG Tales of Vesperia. More »
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Comment by wulfdragend: But...BUt...when does the PS3 GET THIS GAME?! 12 Responses | Other threads
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Community Portal
Atlus Launching Online Gaming Portal Atlus Online
Atlus fans around the world will soon have a lovely new place to play online games and chat with other like-minded individuals, as Atlus readies their new community portal, Atlus Online. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by KamikazeSailor: What kind of games are we talking about here? Is this like the Amazon thing where it's just casual games? I... 5 Responses | Other threads
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haruhi suzumiya
SEGA Says "Ahoy!" With Haruhi Suzumiya
What's better than a pirate? A Haruhi Suzumiya pirate! SEGA's upcoming Wii title The Parallel of Haruhi Suzumiya is getting its own limited edition "heroine collection." More »
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Comment by KnightsofRound: Watched 1 episode of Haruhi... I didn't really like it at all, and I never want to see another episode... 13 Responses | Other threads
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anime
Let's Look At The Valkyria Chronicles Anime
Like we've told you, A-1 Pictures are doing the smart thing and are making a Valkyria Chronicles anime. Until now, we've only heard about the project, so today, let's take a look at it. More »
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Comment by Omata: Yep... anime adaption right there. I guess it was asking too much to keep the unique filter style from the game. 15 Responses | Other threads
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LEt's Do The Time Warp
Finally A Naruto Shippuden Game For North America
Take heart, North American Naruto fans! After years of playing through the same damn storylines over and over again, Namco Bandai is finally moving along the plot with Ultimate Ninja 4: Naruto Shippuden. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by LionheartAce: Meh, give me Sage mode though! 10 Responses | Other threads
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china
Blue Dragon Chinese Coincidence Or Not?
Mistwalker's Blue Dragon has a blue dragon in it. Chinese developed online title Kou dai xi yuu has a blue dragon in it, too. More »
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Comment by Superpiccolo: Nice 'Homage' there fellas. That is to say nice job at perfectly copying the art style of Toriyama San, no... 13 Responses | Other threads
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Grapevines
Ah, The Delicious Taste Of Tentacle Rape
When the folks at Mnemosyne aren't busy running MMORPG Rubies Of Eventide, the busy themselves with other pursuits, such as developing the world's first beverage with the great taste of anime tentacle rape. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Sutekh_Slain: wonder if any organization is going to bitch about the nomenclature, nah probably too obscure. 8 Responses | Other threads
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hollywood
Dragonball Movie Title Evolves
Everyone's favorite upcoming goofy Hollywood flick Dragon Ball is apparently getting a slightly reworked title: Dragonball Evolution. This isn't yet confirmed by studio 20th Century Fox, but URL DragonballEvolutionmovie.com redirects to FoxMovies.com. More »
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Comment by fastpotato: lol @ pic. Could pass off more as a Thundercats character. 8 Responses | Other threads
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anime
Professor Layton, The Animated Feature Film
It was inevitable. Professor Layton, the DS title from developer Level 5, is getting an anime feature film. More » -
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Valkyria Chronicles Getting Anime Treatment
Having played through a bit of Sega's PS3 strategy RPG Valkyria Chronicles, I can honestly say it's like watching an anime interspersed with entertaining bits of gameplay. Well now Aniplex's A-1 Pictures anime studio is stripping out the gameplay in order to produce a Valkyria Chronicles television anime, scheduled for release next spring in Japan, with rabid fansubbers doubtlessly having it up for download a day after airing. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by animexplorer: i am not a big fan of Aniplex. i would rather see studios like BONES or Production IG taking over... 29 Responses | Other threads
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japan
Street FIghter IV Console Release Dated for Japan
At Capcom event in Tokyo's Shinagawa yesterday, it was announced that Street Fighter IV will be out February 2009. What's more, initial orders of the game in Japan will ship with the original Street Fighter ~Aratanaru Kizuna~ (Street Figher: Renewed Bonds) animation. This featurette runs 50-60 minutes in length. More »
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Comment by TheDarwinian: I'm much more excited about SSFIIHD, to be honest. 5 Responses | Other threads
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naruto
Naruto: The Broken Bond Demo is Up on XBLA
Not rock-the-foundations-of-gaming stuff, but Naruto fans might be interested to know that the demo of Naruto: The Broken Bond, is up on Xbox Live. I think Major Nelson forgot to mention this. Anyway, it clocks in at 765 MB and lets you take a peek at the latest installment of the anime action adventure game, which drops Nov. 18 in North America and Nov. 21 in Europe. Fahey took a look at a video and weighed in with his impressions back around E3 timeish. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Demonbird: Rise of a Ninja looked good too... and we saw how that turned out. I don't trust Ubisoft on... 10 Responses | Other threads
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japan
Macross, The Canned Bread
What's better than Macross? Macross bread. What's better than Macross bread? Macross canned bread. That's right, bread in a can. Mmm mmm good! Going on sale this November in Akihabara's Tokyo Anime Center, this Macross Frontier canned bread is priced at ¥500 (US$5) a pop. No doubt tastes great while playing the newly released Macross Ace Frontier for the PSP. More »
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Comment by Beximus: damn if someone can show me what canned bread looks like (out of the can please) that would be damn... 3 Responses | Other threads
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namco bandai
THE iDOLM@STER... Credit Card?
For those of you who might've wondered just how popular Namco Bandai's idol simulation title THE iDOLM@STER, there's this: THE iDOLM@STER Visa card. Originally an arcade game, iDOLM@STER follows a music producer who oversees up-and-coming popstars. The franchise has since spread to the Xbox 360 and the PSP. There are an anime series and toys, too. What better way to buy an iM@S Haruka Amami than with this Visa card. Buying other stuff, maybe not so great. Slightly embarrassing, even. More »
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Comment by fuchikoma: Well, the impossible has happened: Visa made a M@stercard. :p 2 Responses | Other threads
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hollywood
Live Action Dragon Ball Trailer Successfully Fails
Someone at the Brand Licensing Expo Europe 2008 managed to catch this cam footage of somewhat less-than-eagerly anticipated film adaptation of the popular manga/anime/video game series Dragon Ball. As was expected, it looks relatively hideous, from Chow Yun-Fat's hideous costume to James Marsters reprising his role as Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Spike, who in turn tries to portray Lord Piccolo. Don't worry about the sound, there is none in this early preview trailer. Somehow I think we're better for it. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by TheExiledLeader: "1st ever live action movie"? Pretty big boast lol 10 Responses | Other threads
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