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street fighter iv
Crazy Eyes Chun-Li Invades Shadaloo Lounge Party
Did any of you make it out to Capcom's Chun-Li wake last week in Chinatown? More »
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Comment by Blore07: Any of those three right there would probably have made for a better chun-li movie... god damn it was awful. 5 Responses | Other threads
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business
Video Game Sales Bigger Than DVDs and Blu-ray Sales Last Year
Last year, video games trumped the global combined sales of DVD and Blu-ray. Congrats, video games! More »
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Comment by KamikazeSailor: They have a 3:1 ratio in price, they better sell more! Heck, limited edition video games go upwards of 80... 8 Responses | Other threads
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australia
Aussie Game Business Gives Aussie Movie Business A Good Thumping
The video game industry is exploding in Australia, with new figures released today showing games revenue double that of box office revenue and 40% larger than the DVD market. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by CatboyMac's angry girlfriend: Not really hard when games cost so damn much. 9 Responses | Other threads
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hollywood
Max Payne: The Movie Inflicts Viewer Pain On DVD, Blu-ray Tomorrow
If you missed the theatrical release of Mark Wahlberg's go as Max Payne in Max Payne, you can catch it on DVD and Blu-ray starting tomorrow in one of three flavors. More »
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Comment by coffeehair: I don't know, I thought it was alright. Silent Hill is still the best adaption though. 15 Responses | Other threads
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metal gear solid 2
MGS Bande Dessinée Headed For DVD
Comic book fans! Did you know there was an even more pretentious way to refer to comics than 'graphic novel'? Thanks to our friends the French Bande Dessinée can be your go-to phrase when you want to compare The Punisher to Infinite Jest. More »
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Comment by DukeOfPwn: What does it say on the bottom of the box? Something about "Includes..." Help me out here. 3 Responses | Other threads
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street fighter
Udon Street Fighter Comics Coming To DVD
Those of you who missed Udon's excellent Street Fighter series in comic book form have another chance to catch the series next February as Eagle One Media and Capcom team up to present a DVD version of the comic in animated form. Street Fighter: Round One - FIGHT!, due out February 9th, just in time for the release of Street Fighter: Legend of Chun-Li on February 27 - not only reprints issues 0-6 of the Udon series, it animates the comic, adding movement, music, special-effects, and even voice overs to the comic book dialog. If you ask me it's a complete and utter bastardization of the comic book as an art form, but that's just the sort of thing you'd expect from a big old comic book geek like myself. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by boombye: LOL @ people not having heard of comics being animated. There's something called Manga in Japan and they are animated into... 1 Responses | Other threads
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postal movie
Postal Movie Out On DVD - Everybody Hide
Uwe Boll's epic masterpiece Postal has now been released on the unsuspecting DVD purchasing public, complete with a Uwe commentary, deleted scenes, special features, and a copy of Postal 2 for the PC. The news is so unexciting that even bombastic Running With Scissors boss Vince Desi can barely muster a crude joke about it. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Rutt: I just typed in Uwe Boll into Google and one of the first things that showed up was a German... more » | Other threads
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nintendo wii
Homebrew Wii Channel Enables DVD Playback
Nintendo has been far too busy printing money and dreaming up strange new controllers to actually finish that DVD-on-Wii thing it has been promising for the last couple of years. More »
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Comment by IsaacPodalirius: The Channel is awesome. I got Quake and Doom, plus other cool software, play my mp3 players, and now... more » | Other threads
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dvd
Not So Fast Gaming, DVD Still Pwns You
As Luke pointed out early this morning, the report that U.S. games sales had surpassed DVD sales was bound to be misconstrued. And it was. In fact it's just plain wrong. More »
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movies
Dungeon Siege DVD Dated
For those of you who decided that the theater just wasn't the right place to thoroughly enjoy Uwe Boll's In The Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale, Fox Home Entertainment has some great news for you. While normally you'd expect to have to wait a good six months before a quality film such as this made it to DVD, Fox is rushing it into the hands of eager fans on April 15th, complete with deleted scenes (he DELETED some?), a behind the scenes featurette, and trailers. All of this for a suggested retail price of $27.98, which translated into Wal-Mart money is roughly $14.99. Rejoice, movie fans! Our long, nightmarish wait is soon over! More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Aesteval: Rip.Off. I tried watching the movie... Got no where into it and couldn't bear watching any more. I was able to watch... more » | Other threads
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game movies
EA And Starz Team For Dead Space Movie
EA is not screwing around with promotions and marketing for their upcoming space horror game Dead Space. Not only are they in the midst of a comic book limited series, now they've teamed up with Starz Media to create a full-length animated movie prequel for the game. The animated film, which will bridge the gap between the end of the comic series and the beginning of the game, is being produced by Film Roman, the animation company behind The Simpsons, King of the Hill, and Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!"We are really excited to be working with Film Roman to create an animated feature that will tell the portion of the Dead Space saga between the comic and game," said Glen Schofield, Executive Producer for Dead Space. "With the video game, comic book and now animated movie, Dead Space has become a true multimedia brand.
The animated feature will launch simultaneously with the game, first on TV and then on DVD. Awfully big push for a new and untested IP, isn't it? If Dead Space ends up tanking a lot of people are going to end up looking very, very silly. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by freespeech: what do you mean "IF" it tanks!!!!!!!????????????!?!?!?!?!?!??! more » | Other threads
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art
Double Fine's Scott C. To Autograph Alternate King of Kong Cover
The folks behind I am 8-Bit, the art show featuring works based on video games, is holding an event this Saturday in Alhambra, CA. On hand will be Double Fine Productions' art director Scott C. who will be personally be autographing prints of his alternate DVD cover for the documentary, King of Kong: Fist Full of Quarters. The print is a nice sized 18 x 24 inches and will sell for a paltry $20. It's a pretty cool piece and having the autograph of someone who worked on Psychonauts would be pretty freaking sweet. You can go get your signed copy of the dvd and or print at Gallery Nucleus, 210 East Main Street Alhambra, CA. The event will go from 7 - 11pm and will feature such exciting extras as free booze and a Donkey Kong high score tournament with prizes. -
hollywood
Hitman Movie Takes Out Tuesday
If you were one of the many millions who opted to skip the Hollywood adaptation of Hitman during its theatrical run, you will soon have the option of enjoying it from the comfort of your couch. The DVD and Blu-ray street date for the Timothy Olyphant-starring flick is tomorrow, Tuesday March 11, with special edition unrated versions featuring digital copies of the film. More »
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Comment by Neolibertarian: Of all the films based on a videogame which I've seen, this is the best. This doesn't necessarily mean... more » | Other threads
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adv films
Devil May Cry 4 Anime Does Exist
Best Buy doesn't lie, as the threat of the Devil May Cry anime's cancellation truly has ended. An anonymous employee has provided us with photos of the new ADV Films discs in hand, complete with Best Buy price tags and manufacturer labels, definitive proof that the publisher has made good on its release. We wrote last week that the Capcom licensed series was one of many ADV titles whose future was in doubt after the publisher dropped dozens of upcoming releases from its web site, but it appears DMC is good to go. Thanks for the heads up, anonymous.
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Comment by D3Anon: @Mikezila: Well you know what im prepared to eat crow im wrong, I went to bestbuy.com and saw the anime on... more » | Other threads
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hollywood
The King Of Kong Is Now On DVD. If you missed the theatrical release of the Donkey Kong score-off documentary The King of Kong, you now have a chance to catch it on DVD. The film, which chronicles the high score struggles of chronic weeper Steve Wiebe and the dastardly tactics of the ultra-patriotic Billy Mitchell can probably be had from fine retailers and/or Netflix as of today. It's a gripping, if somewhat manipulative, good time and a worthwhile primer for the Hollywood adaptation.
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Comment by AsWater: I was fortunate enough to watch it in the theaters. It was awesome. Will be definitely picking it up. more » | Other threads
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hollywood
Writers' Strike Drives Viewers To Video Games
The ongoing Hollywood writers' strike has much greater implications to the world of entertainment than a disappointingly rushed ending to Heroes season 2 and Ellen being forced to play Guitar Hero III to entertain her audience. The results of a survey just released by new-media consultancy company Interpret indicates that large percentages of viewers are abandoning network and cable programming in favor of watching movies and television series on DVDs and yes - playing video games. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by MetaKz: Is anyone noticing a difference without the writers anyway? <_< As if Ellen's show was great when they had the... more » | Other threads
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sony
PS3 Is Still The Blu-Ray Player To Buy
Our sister site Gizmodo just landed the first review of a Blu-ray 1.1 formatted disc—and you may remember that the PS3 just got the 1.1 spec in a recent firmware update. After enjoying new functions like Resident Evil: Extinction's PiP (picture-in-picture) bonus features and comparing the PS3's entire movie experience to that of the only other 1.1 player on the market today (the Panasonic DMP-BD30), their reviewer dropped the gauntlet:...when it came to processing motion, we agreed that the PS3 edged out the Panasonic by a nose.
And then they went on to praise the PS3 even more: More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Sugaray: Let me make a few things clear that noone has cared to touch on(at least with an ounce of truth. I'll... more » | Other threads
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hollywood
Resident Evil: Extinction Now On DVD, Blu-ray Apparently
The third and possibly final Resident Evil cinematic masterpiece, scribed by the multi-talented Paul W.S. Anderson of Alien vs. Predator fame, has come home. Resident Evil: Extinction is now available on DVD and Blu-ray, with the latter definitely not featuring playable demos of Resident Evil 5 and Devil May Cry 4, despite what you may have heard elsewhere. Anyone pick it up? Get your fill of zombie crows and sand? I'll refrain from biting remarks, as I've yet to see any of the Resident Evil film adaptations due to a crippling fear of hearing Milla Jovovich speak on camera and having better things to do with ninety minutes.
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Clip: Final Fantasy XIII Extended Trailer
When I checked my Kotaku email this morning I was nearly buried under the dearth that three weeks away brings. But ,one that seemed to keep coming in repeatedly over the last several hours were reports of an extended FF XIII trailer that was unceremoniously ripped from a DVD that was included in a Japanese Final Fantasy "Cloud" book. Much of this footage was seen at E3 and TGs, but there is some new footage in there as well. As an added bonus, there's an extended FF Versus XIII extended trailer after the jump. The quality on these isn't the best, but I'm sure with a little searching you can dig up some higher quality footage. More »
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By fdemarcoComment by rogueslayer0: The way Lightning fights makes me think of a hotter Yuna from FFX-2, with the gun and all. I'm so... more » | Other threads
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dvd
King of Kong Coming To DVD
GoNintendo is reporting that King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters is heading for DVD. So, if you missed it in the theaters, now is your chance to see grown men acting like bratty children over who has the highest game score in the comfort of your own living room. The DVD, put out by New Line Cinema, will sell for $19.98 and will have an anamorphic widescreen transfer and commentary from director Seth Gordon and producer Ed Cunningham and a the obligatory extra features. Provided all goes as planned, the disc should be hitting shelves January 29, 2008. More »
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By fdemarcoComment by Donner, party of 4... er...3?: It's worth it for the "Wiiipe my buuuuuuuuutt!" part alone. more » | Other threads
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nintendo
No Wii DVD This Year? OK. Really, It's Fine
Nintendo Japan has posted in their site's Q&A section that they will not be releasing a DVD-ready Wii in 2007. They claimed to need to focus on current production to meet worldwide demand (even though such a Wii model would and will have nearly identical hardware.) More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by mokru: As I see it these are the reasons for a DVD enabled Wii. 1. We have a limited number of inputs... more » | Other threads
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corporate mawage
The Princess Bride, The Game, The Heartbreak
The Princess Bride saga continues in videogame form: True Love and High Adventure — The Official Princess Bride Game. But before you get too excited and start getting all quotey on us, you should know a few things (click through at your own risk). More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Purple Dave: @CMay: What? You do realize that you're talking about the first generation that actually grew up on computers and video... more » | Other threads
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movies
Press Start The Movie
In a world much like our own. . .except with magic and aliens and way more ninjas. . .war is beginning. Thus begins Press Start, a movie celebration of old school video games created by Ed Glaser of Dark Maze Studios. The natural evolution of countless YouTube gaming parodies, it's the story of a young man with spiky blond hair recruited by a ninja and a secretly female space warrior named Sam to help save the world from Count Nefarious Vile - so evil he killed Tetris. It sounds hokey, and in a way it is. Made on a budget that could buy half a shoestring, the production values are terrible, but taken as a fan-made film the whole thing is just an amazing accomplishment. It even features cameos from Carlos and Daniel Pesina of Mortal Kombat fame. More » -
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Dead Or Alive Flick To Pollute DVD Players Any Day Now
Checking my Netflix new releases RSS feed last night revealed a shockingly horrific fact: the Weinstein Company is planning to make good on its threat to release the fighting game movie adaptation DOA: Dead or Alive on DVD this month. If you were sick the weekend DOA: Dead or Alive was in North American theaters and are a masochist, you'll be able to get your hands on it (possibly) next week, from September 11th. Ouch. Too soon, Weinstein Company, too soon. More »
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Comment by RigorMortis: No way! People who gave the movie a chance!?? People who... enjoyed it!?? Guys, these are the intertubes. You're all... more » | Other threads
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bonus material
South Park Season 10 DVD Set Includes World of Warcraft Trial
The sloppy wet Blizzard-South Park smooches will continue as Comedy Central has announced that the DVD set collecting the tenth season of South Park will contain a 14-day trial for World of Warcraft. The crudely animated comedy prominently featured the Blizzard MMO in its tenth season in the episode titled "Make Love, Not Warcraft" an effort recently nominated for an Emmy. More »
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Comment by stunnaa: @mashuren: That episode got me into WoW. Lvl 48 Blood Elf Pally. more » | Other threads
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The Broken 360 Poll
Just how many Xbox 360's have died on you. I've had nine give up on ghost on me, good thing they were all loaners from Microsoft. Hit the jump to vote, try not to cheat. :) More »
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Comment by MSUHitman: Bought off of EBay New Years Day 06 (launch unit) then died in June 06. Took about 2 weeks to... more » | Other threads
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dvd
Xenosaga Coming To A North America Near You
Anime Xenosaga is finally making its translated way to North America with a proper DVD release this way. Based on the PlayStation 2 RPG by the same name, Xenosaga is a sci-fi yarn that follows a scientist and his battling android babe KOS-MOS out to save mankind. Originally, the animation appeared on Japanese TV back in 2005. The release will consists of three DVDs with the first volume getting a September 11th release. Good to know. More »
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Comment by MugiMugi: Well all i can say, for anyone who have played the games don't bother with the anime at all, it... more » | Other threads
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for the collection
Mega64 Greatest Hits DVD
Mega64, in all their comedic glory, are releasing a greatest hits DVD that includes all the mayhem they've caused including a one whole disc of skits, an extra disc of video game commercials, and of course never-before-seen footage from the past. The trailer includes some of the brighter moments the crew have shared, including the infamous cameo from Shigeru Miyamoto. There will be no more need for squinting at the pixelated clips after DVD comes out on July 26th. You can keep the movies and your eyesight in the comfort of your living room. More »
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By Kim PhuComment by kirbypuckett: Mega64 is funny at times, but it is not that great of a show. It's actually quite painful at times.... more » | Other threads
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blu-ray
Blu-Ray Sales Hit One Million
The Blu-ray Disc Association was no doubt pleased to announce that in less than a year, sales of Blu-ray discs have hit the one million mark in under a year. Last month alone they took over 70 percent of the market for next generation, high definition DVD sales. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Purple Dave: @raskol: Yeah, because people working at McDonald's for minimum wage are going to be _THRILLED_ at the idea of dropping... more » | Other threads
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super mario bros 3
Super Mario Bros. 3 Series Coming to a DVD Player Near You
Just when you thought it was safe to go DVD shopping again we get this terrifying news from the the bbps. The Adventures of The Super Mario Brothers 3 cartoon series will be arriving in stores on June 5 in a 3 disc set. I really would like to say I'm sure this is going to be awesome, but I think that might be a bit misleading. More » -
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Kotaku Helpu: Why Is This PS3 Menu Popping Up?
I'm gonna be honest. I use my PLAYSTATION 3 as a DVD player primarily. No, wait. I only use it to view DVDs. While watching Superman Returns (crap, eh?), the above menu popped up multiple times — At least seven or eight times. It was totally random, too. My questions: Why is this happening? Has this happened to Kotaku-land? How can I make it stop?
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Comment by queball45: I too was getting the DVD menu during movies. I do not have the Bluetooth Controller. I am just using... more » | Other threads
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final fantasy vii: advent children
Advent Children Named Best Anime Feature
I watched Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children shortly after it hit DVD and I have to say, while there were parts of it I enjoyed, overall I felt the experience was disjointed. More »
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Comment by JaDe: @Nikolii: Yes, you're right it wasn't you. I excuse myself. @dnzperson: I'm a FF fanboy, I have all of the Final... more » | Other threads
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captain n
Captain N Now On DVD
Wow. Has it really been nearly a year since we began pining for a Captain N collection on DVD? While that initial lust for awful 80's cartoons loosely based on NES properties from Capcom, Nintendo and Konami may have faded with time, we're happy to be reminded that Captain N: The Game Master - The Complete Series has finally been released on DVD. More »
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Comment by Kitsune Sniper: Here's a fun thing to look for - listen to the background music. There's lots of tunes from songs you... more » | Other threads
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castlevania
Castlevania Animated Movie Production Blog Live
The team behind the Castlevania: Dracula's Curse animated movie has opened the official blog which will chronicle the production of the film. The direct-to-DVD 'toon is penned by nerd demi-god Warren Ellis and art directed by Eisner Award winning artist James Jean and looks to be a faithful retelling of the NES classic Castlevania III story. More »
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Comment by VolettaCuppa: I have heard that someone prepare and a live action film,but i believe that if they commit such a crime... more » | Other threads
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pinball
TILT: The Battle to Save Pinball Up For Pre-Order
Regular pinballers will remember the Williams company's failed attempt to revitalize sagging pinball sales with their Pinball 2000 series. What looked like cool technology was largely ignored by the masses and shunned by many hardcore pinball fans leading to the closing of Williams pinball division. More »
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Comment by kingofallcosmos: Twilight Zone is definitely my favorite. I think that the pinball industry should work on getting high quality, affordable... more » | Other threads
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dead or alive
Dead or Alive Flick Goes Straight To DVD?
In a move that surprise just about no one, it appears that Corey Yuen's "film" adaptation of the Dead or Alive series of video games will not make it to US theaters. Instead, the film will see its DVD premiere this April. Lucky Europeans have already had the good fortune to see the $21 million T&A martial arts flick, as it premiered across the Atlantic in a number of countries as early as September of 2006. More » -
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By Mike FaheyComment by karl_hungus: @coalhalo hey, thanks. that is, in fact, exactly what i was talking about. i was a little hungover... more » | Other threads
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anime
Disgaea DVD Preorders from NIS America
NIS America is now accepting preorders for the first volume of the Disgaea anime, coming out on the 9th of January with an amazing new "understandable by non-Japanese speakers" feature! Of course I like my anime like I like my women. Subtitled. Aww yeah. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Innotech: The actual series is still cute but definitely not this quality. not at ALL. It was still a fun series... more » | Other threads
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Comment by Darthvinder: Ok disappointed fanboys, let's take some pics of 3 dvd cases stacked VERTICALLY and a ps3!!!!11!one!111oneone!1 more » | Other threads
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