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Bandai Entertainment announced this week that their official English website for K-ON! is up and running.  An English dubbed trailer of the series can be viewed at their website

The Blu-ray and DVD feature both Japanese audio with English subtitles as well as an English language version featuring the voices of fan favorites Stephanie Sheh, Cristina Vee, Cassandra Lee, and Shelby Lindley.

Blu-ray and DVD for volume 1 is available for pre-order at the Bandai store.

Wednesday, 26 January 2011 17:23

PandoraHearts Volume 2 Released in US

NIS America announced earlier this week that PandoraHearts Volume 2 Premium Edition is available at selected retailers: Right Stuf, The Anime Corner Store, Anime Castle, and NIS America's Online Store.  PandoraHearts Volume 2 Premium Edition comes with a hard cover art book and 12 episodes in 2 DVDs for a pricetag of $59.99.

 

 

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Tuesday, 25 January 2011 23:27

Grab a Closed Beta Key For Eternal Destiny

MARINA DEL REY, Calif. (January 21, 2010) ­ The realms collide in the highly anticipated free to play, browser based MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) ETERNAL DESTINY!  Become a hero and right the turmoil and instability caused by the God of Chaos, regain control of the chaotic land and embrace your ETERNAL DESTINY!  Beta keys are being provided via online partners starting this coming Sunday (January 23, 2011; 6:00 pm PST -January 30, 2011; 6:00 pm PST).  Get your key today and join the action! No download required!  More information can be found at www.warpportal.com <http://www.warpportal.com>

Wednesday, 12 January 2011 22:51

Twimon Game App Available For Download

MARINA DEL REY, Calif. (January 11, 2011) – GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc. (Headquarter: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President & CEO Kazuki Morishita, from here on “GungHo”) is happy to announce that on Wednesday December 22, 2010 it commenced distribution of “Twimon”, a new Twitter client application for iPhone/iPod touch/iPad, developed by GAME ARTS, that lets players nurture monsters and raid regions in the real world.

“Twimon” is a “regional invasion style monster raising application” that comes with all the basic functions of a Twitter client as well as more than 60 different “monsters” on the timeline that can be raised and used to attack/conquer “outposts” that use GPS tracking to make actual buildings seem like the point of attack. Players can randomly acquire monsters still in their eggs and win experience points by tweeting or tapping the screen. Monsters will upgrade as they build their experience points, transform and gain strength as time passes.

When a Twitter-raised monster is sent into an “outpost” that the user wishes to conquer, it will begin its attack. When the outpost’s “endurance level” reaches zero, a new “title” certifying conquest of the outpost will be sent to the user along with other rewards such as a new monster egg.

“Outposts” can be searched from areas surrounding the user’s present location. In addition to stations, public institutions, dining spots and other outposts searched via “category search”, players can also register outposts that do not appear on the search. In addition, when a fellow Twitter user that they follow is in the midst of attacking an outpost, the player can help them conquer that outpost. For example, if a user in California is following a user in New York, the California player can participate in conquering the outpost in New York. Of course, this is on a global scale so players can attack outposts all over the world with players around the globe without so much as taking a step outside the United States. Ways of playing are also varied and players can select the outpost of attack according to their personal preference while others can play to collect all of the monsters.

In addition, players can win “achievements” according to their actions inside the game. There is a wide variety of achievements ranging from “title mania” to “title collector” depending on the number of titles that the player has won. Please search for your own unique playing style.

Items for sale include “recovery potion” that recovers the monster’s stamina or the “adrenadrink” which improves their attacking strength. The “level down milk” is a unique and convenient item for players who do not like the look of their monster after it has transformed to the next level and wishes to bring it back to its old self. Become a Twimon master by playing according to your personal monster rearing and conquering plan!

GungHo will continue to actively pursue contents development that brings to shape a new “playful spirit” and strive to offer “inspiring and fun experiences” to as many customers as possible.

【Basic Information】
Title: Twimon Genre: Regional invasion style monster raising application
Billing method: Free basic play (Per-item billing method) Usage method: Download onto compatible models via “App Store” Twitter account: Twimon_Lab
URL for application download:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/twimon/id404143656?mt=8
Characteristic: Twitter + monster + location game= Twimon! In addition to basic Twitter client functions, users raise their own monsters through “tweets” and “taps” in order to conquer various “outposts!”

Conquer outposts around the world by supporting the attack of following users! Can you get all of the 60 plus monsters!?

Download start date: Wednesday December 22, 2010

Monday, 05 July 2010 23:39

Anime Expo 2010 Loot!

Anime Expo 2010 was over before I knew it! And with the conclusion of a convention, I wanted to share my loot to everyone.  Probably not as impressive as some people, but I think I got some good stuff.    Luckily all of the items fit in one image, which is included inside.  As you can see, it's all sketches from various artists!  From the left, we have Hitagi Senjougahara by Akio Watanabe, Nanael by Kuuchuu Yousai, Kirari Shiino by Shinji Katakura, and Mitsuki Hayase by Himukai Kyousuke.   Thanks for viewing!?  If you attended Anime Expo, show me your loot in the comments

Wednesday, 23 June 2010 02:20

E3 The Agency Impressions

At the Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) booth, we were able to get some hands-on experience on the game, The Agency. The game is aimed to be a massive multiplayer online shooter with a touch of role-playing mashed together. Exclusively on the PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Windows, SOE is aiming to be the first to change the way online shooters are played. Will this game be a hit for the PlayStation 3 or just another first person shooting game? Continue reading for more information about the game.

Sunday, 13 June 2010 20:47

Yukie☆AniMelody @ Fanime 2010

Thumbnail imageYukie☆AniMelody took place on May 29th on Stage Zero Concourse. Yukie Dong is a local live anime song performer located in the Bay Area. She has performed live concerts at various events such as, FanimeCon, Anime Expo, and many more.

Wednesday, 02 June 2010 15:34

iPhone Japanese Games Part 1

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The iPhone has been successful in application (app) sales since the App Store launched in 2008.  With over 200,000 apps available for purchase or download, more than 30,000 apps are games.  The increasing popularity of the iPhone has caught the Japanese game industry’s attention, and within the last year, began porting or developing games for the iPhone. We have decided to feature various games developed by Japanese companies in an ongoing multipart segment.

Wednesday, 28 April 2010 18:01

Animelo Summer Live 2009 Re:Bridge

I've searched through the Anisama 2009 Blu-ray hoping to find a screen shot of The-O Network Online members.  And guess what!  We're right there in the blurry section and were extremely close to Yui Horie!? 

Monday, 12 April 2010 16:51

Home Made Kazoku US Debut

Home Made Kazoku will make their U.S. debut at Otakon this year.  The hip-hop group composing of Micro and Kuro, vocalists, and U-Ichi, DJ, are known for their upbeat music featured in anime titles Bleach, Psalms of Planets Eureka Seven, and Naruto. Don't miss this chance to see their first U.S. performance live on Sunday, August 1st at Otakon 2010, which will take place at the Baltimore Convention Center from July 30th to August 1st.  Press release inside.

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