Manga Review: Shaman King vol 27: Exotica
Shaman King tells the story of Yoh Asakura, a shaman from Japan. Shamans are described as all types of mystics, fortunetellers, and priests, and they encompass everything from Egyptian myth to Voodoo. Every 500 years, a “Shaman Fight” is held to determine the Shaman King, and it’s Yoh’s quest to become this king; the most powerful Shaman on Earth with access to the most powerful ghost on earth, the Great Spirit. Adventure, comedy and philosophical insight make this more than just a battle manga.
Book Review: .hack//Cell
.hack takes a break from pictures, and instead it paints with words. Exploring the idea of “what is reality,” two worlds are brought together, and the line is finally removed completely.
Comics News: New Teaser Trailer for BKgtH Available!
Check out the new comic trailer for Bad Kids go to Hell! Whether you’re already a fan of the series or looking for a more badass version of The Breakfast Club, you won’t be disappointed!
For more information, head on over to the official website.
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Manga Review: Hanako and the Terror of Allegory, Volume 1
Allegories, stories that have hidden meanings. Japan is famous for numerous amounts of wives' tales, folklore, and allegories. But what would happen if those stories came true?
Movie News: Repo Men Contest – Repo Men: Hunt
The Repo Men are coming. Do YOU have the chops to join their ranks?
Starting 2/25/2010 four Runners, with a $7500 bounty on their heads, kicked off a first of its kind event to find out what it’s like to be hunted – and you can be the hunter. Universal Pictures has announced the launch of the nationwide REPO MEN – HUNT, sending runners on the loose in America!
Xbox 360 Game Review: Stoked: Big Air Edition
Breathe in that cold mountain air, layer up and strap yourselves in for the best snowboarding game on the Xbox 360: Stoked: Big Air Edition. You might have missed its quiet release last holiday season, but its amazing graphics, solid gameplay and incredible amount of depth deserve a second look. With the XXI Winter Olympics upon us, there’s no better time to pick up Stoked: Big Air Edition, snowboarding fans will not be disappointed.
Handheld Gaming News: Lunar: Silver Star Harmony goes Gold
Torrance, Calif., (February 17, 2010) – XSEED Games announced today that Lunar: Silver Star Harmony has gone gold, and will start shipping to retailers across North America beginning March 2nd. The standard edition of Lunar: Silver Star Harmony will be available for a suggested retail price of $29.99, while the Limited Edition version, which includes a CD soundtrack and a set of 13 exclusive "bromide" collector cards highlighting the girls of Lunar, will be available for a suggested retail price of $39.99 from Amazon.com, EB Games, GameStop, Game Crazy, and other fine retailers. A digital download version of the game will also be available on the PlayStation®Store for a retail price of $29.99 starting March 4th.
Handheld Gaming News: Grandia to be re-released on the PSN
Finally! Grandia will be available for download on the North American PlayStation Network for PlayStation 3 and PSP this Thursday for $9.99!
Since the title launched on the Japanese PlayStation Network in April of 2009, we have received many inquiries about the North American launch. And it wasn’t so easy to keep our lips zipped under such circumstances, but the day has finally come!
San Diego Comic Con to become Anaheim Comic Con?
It is being reported in San Diego that Comic Con may be considering relocating to a site with more space. Comic Con spokesman David Glanzer is quoted as saying; "We love San Diego. The majority of the people who put the show on live here, But we have to make a decision that's based on what really is best for the event."
A couple of reads.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/feb/21/cause-for-con-cern/
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/feb/24/convention-city/
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/feb/24/anaheim-makes-bid-to-lure-comic-con-from-san-diego/