It's MaRcH, it's MARCHHHH! You know what that means?! It's Road to Lolita Month!
Since it's our first "official" day together as I begin my exciting mini-journey to dressing Lolita, I thought I'd share some easy "How To" guides for those of you reading who aren't quite familiar with the fashion.
I took this quiz to see if dressing Lolita works in my lifestyle. wanna know the GREAT news? ... based on my results, I was BORN to do this! (HECK YEA!)
This is your FIRST step ... whether you pass or not, you can still join me on this journey >^.^<
Here are some tips on How to dress Lolita ... more so the finished look once you put everything together.
And since we last blogged together, I bought my first Lolita skirt ... wanna take a peek?
I Looovveeee t-shirts and I tattoo full time so, realistically, dressing all out Lolita may not be the move everyday. BUT! Thank the sweet candy gods for a simple "casual" Lolita style. I'll be paring this with one of my cool tees, some yummy cute accessories, knee socks & some good ol' Mary Janes!
I'm not a big fan of EHow, but they have some pretty simple tips 'To Add a Little Lolita Everyday' into your lifestyle. I thought that was pretty nifty & a good way to get yah started ... ya know, test the waters a bit!?!
Don't worry. I'll be tweeting all of March & posting to share until we meet again, so you'll be faaarrrr from left unsupervised ;-D Be sure to drop a line, leave a comment, or share your Loli story. We'd love for you to join us!
And next week's treat is some awesome yummy cute goodness from an awesome Loli as she shares her styles and what being Lolita means to her >^.^<
Title: Green Lantern Rebirth Author: Geoff Johns Illustrator: Ethan Van Sciver Number Of Volumes: 6 Pages: 192
Story - If you ever had doubts on how important Hal Jordan is to the DC universe. This is the book that should rid all doubt from your mind. "Green Lantern Rebirth" is a tale of forgiveness and redemption for the greatest Green Lantern of them all. Hal Jordan had gone insane and killed many people, even Lanterns. He was consumed and became the evil Parallax. After committing the ultimate sacrifice to save the earth's sun. Jordan reappears as "The Spectre." The Spectre is the spirit of vengeance. The book has tons of cameos from the Justice League and other Lanterns such as, Kyle Rayner, John Stewart, Killowog and Guy Gardner. The Justice League are aware of Jordan's return and many are skeptical especially Batman. Batman and Hal Jordan never really seen eye to eye. Especially when Jordan turned into Parallax, it really made Batman not trust Jordan. The only ones who really believe that Jordan can be saved is Green Arrow, John Stewart, Kyle Rayner and Guy Gardner.
The story is amazing and very well written. Geoff Johns has connected the dots on Parallax, the guardians and why the color yellow and green are important in the Lantern universe. One of my favorite parts of reading this story was the study of Hal Jordan. Geoff Johns made sure that everything came full circle. We see Hal Jordan first meeting with Carol, his time as Parallax and the death of his father. Their is also a quick study on how Batman and Lantern are opposites. Batman being the darkness and using fear as a weapon. Lantern being the light and using willpower and hope as his weapon. It's clear why these two don't get along. Without giving anything anyway you will see why Hal Jordan is the greatest Lantern. You'll see how Jordan keeps the heart of the corps together. One thing you should know is that Kyle Rayner will gain your respect, as he steals the show when he faces a Jordan nemesis. Finally one of the best moments is the struggle Hal has with Parallax and Spectre. It's a inner turmoil that will keep you reading till it's over. Overall you are going to enjoy this emotional story of redemption, forgiveness and trust.
Art Ethan Van Sciver does a wonderful job with the illustrator. There are tons of splash pages when the action takes off. It is drawn very well with detail. The color use is amazing. I also like in the beginning that Batman is face is not seen, he's more of this dark shadow figure. There is plenty of detail for each character, their facial expressions and environments. Trust me there is plenty emotion in these pictures. Just a solid job.
Final Grade A+/9.5 - Green Lantern Rebirth is a huge welcome back to it's greatest Lantern. The journey is one hell of a ride. Good writing and wonderful pacing. Fans will rejoice to see Hal back to his normal self. At the end of the book you will say "In brightest day, in blackest night. No evil shall escape my sight. Let those who worship evil's might.Beware my power... Green Lantern's light!"
Shenmue 3 anyone?? For those who dont know Yu Suzuki hes the brains behind Virtua Fighter, Shenmue, Hang-On, Space Harrier, Daytona & Virtua Cop among many others. At GDC this week he was finally honored. Amazing interview below trust me this is a much watch for Sega Fans!
The new trailer for The Legend Of Zelda Skyward Sword has been released (see below). Right now fans have mix feelings. Some fans are happy and others are really disappointed. Now I'am not going to talk about gameplay since the game is not out yet. However I will focus on the graphics and tone of the games.
Twilight Princess Graphics
Skyward Sword Graphics
Personally I'am in the crowd of people disappointed with the graphics of Skyward Sword. The reason I feel this way was after playing, a very dark tone Zelda game I was hoping for more. However I won't throw Skyward Sword under the bus. I believe that the tone of a game reflects the games graphics. For example Gears Of War tone is war. In a game like that you expect to see graphics that are dark, gritty and environments full of destruction. The tone of Skyward Sword could be more lighthearted and a less serious tone than Twilight Princess. Is that a bad thing? No it's not. Regardless of the tone and graphics of the game, gamers only care about one thing and that is gameplay. Below I have included the trailer to Skyward Sword and Twilight Princess. Tell me in the comment section below how you feel about the graphics and tone. I will go more in depth on our next Podcast show.
Faceyourmanga.com launches its iPhone and iPad Application on App Store with a special deals for a limited period. Check out the link below for prices and download link. Avatars Rule!!!
Today I was doing a little online shopping. I'm thinking of collecting two things. Gundams and Sword Replicas. However with the sword replicas I didn't want it to look like a toy.I Google and found this site called Twiggys Treasures. They have some good looking swords. Check them out. I really love the Zelda one and Thundercats.
Thundercats are back! Check out the new Trailer from Cartoon Network. From this trailer it seems to start off on the Thundercats home planet. Maybe they will get to the 3rd Earth later. I was kind of bummed that I didn't get to hear the voices. However we will wait and see.
So, since I've been into anime and manga, I have sooooo been trying to avoid the inevitable ... I'm Lolita at heart. I PROMISE it's a style I've been obsessed with. Before, I was just an admirer BUT it's become an even bigger obsession since I've found nifty web shops so I can do my thang on a budget until I'm ready to go all in!
So for the month of March, I'll be sharing some Lolita stories so we can break down the goodies of this yummy fashion statement. I mean from outfits, to tights, bloomers, shoes, socks, headdresses, and accessories ... there's tons to share here.
The twist in my lifestyle would be knowing what I can wear to keep me close to this yummy lifestyle and fashion choice when I can't be a hardcore Lolita. If you're Lolita or coming into Lolita, what would be the twist in your lifestyle?
Hopefully you'll join us in March as we explore Lolita fashion and all its cutesy goodness!
WHAT IF's!
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L.A. Noire will have retailer exclusive DLC. Really...Really... as the Miz so eloquently put it. Now this isn't a new thing but the "cute" trend has turned nasty this time around. Rockstar announced that depending on where you pre-order the game will determine what dlc you get. We usually hear about a Gamestop bonus ie:Pre Order Split Second and receive a Gamestop car(who cares) but this time five..count them five retailers are involved. Gamestop, Walmart,Best Buy, Amazon & Rockstargames.com .
Pre-Order from Gamestop: "Naked City" Mission Walmart: "A slip of the tongue" Mission Best Buy: "The Sharpshooter" detective suit Amazon: "The Broderick" detective suit Rockstargames.com: Free t-shirt (not as bad)
Where do we draw the line? I want to experience the WHOLE game when i spend my $60 not portions. If I don't preorder look how much I will miss out on wtf. I don't mind the little outfits but missions....MISSIONS!! Sorry I'm pissed. I'm sure the extras will be sold as DLC later but why should I have to pay for something that was done when the game went gold. DLC ripoffs are another post for another day.
We sat down and had a chat with Otaku Comedian Uncle Yo. Uncle Yo talks about his beginnings, con experiences, music, movies and of course Anime! Make sure to visit Uncle Yo's site at Uncle Yo and Follow him on Uncle Yo's Twitter. Interview Duration 49 Mins.
Dragonball is back with another game on the DS. This time the game returns to it's fighting roots. This new installment is called Dragonball Kai Ultimate Butoden, right now it's only out in Japan. Is this game worth the import?
Story - The story is what you are use to seeing in a Dragonball game. The story follows all the major events of the Dragonball Z series. The game also includes some what if scenarios like other previous installments. It's told through in game cut scenes and it's told very well.
Gameplay - The gameplay consists of 6 modes. The modes go as follows, Story, Challenge Mode, CPU Battle, Wireless Battle, Training and Customize. The fighting mechanics is the best Dragonball for the DS. Y button is for weak attacks, X button is used for strong attacks, A button is to grab and throw your opponent. The R button is use for the Ki blasts. The offensive side works very well, combos are easy to pull off, once you get used to the combinations. The defensive side of the game is also well put together. B button is used to dodge. X is used to counter attack while dodging. A,B,X and Y can be used to break falls. The game also includes a mini game when it comes to counter attacks. The mini games in story mode are beam struggles and the ring push. Ring push is pushing the ring in the circle when the timing is right. Other mini games include collecting blue and red dots for energy. Selecting a Dragonball shown on the screen. Others like moving an energy ball into a can and etc. The game feels wonderful and the mini games get a little getting used too, but rest assure the gameplay is the best Dragonball game for the DS. Another huge addition to this game is the customization. First time ever you can customize your Z fighters or Villains attire. You want to put the a hat on Goku's head, go ahead. You want to have Android 18 with an eye patch or something silly go crazy. It's a nice addition and fun to see what you can make your character. Hopefully one day Bandai will give us a create a fighter feature. Overall the gameplay is refreshing and a blast to play. The learning curve is easy to normal and it's very fun to play.
Gameplay Video
Graphics - The graphics is one of the best on the DS. The best Dragonball game on the DS. It is a beautiful to see and look at. The destructive backgrounds when you send your opponent flying. The look of the facial expressions when Vegeta does Final Flash is amazing. It's like a DS version of Budokai 3 graphic wise. All the locations are intact and the in game cut scenes are great. I didn't experience any framerate issues during my play. Awesome graphics.
Sound - The music is pretty cool, it captures the feel of the DB universe. You even get the Dragon Soul instrumental when the game starts which is pretty cool. Voice acting is great as well, but don't expect full blown voice over cut scenes. Whatever bit of voice used in the game is great.
Replay Value - There are tons of stuff to unlock and the game is very addictive. If you are fortunate to have a friend who imported the game, then you will have even more fun. Also the customization is going to keep you busy. The combinations of how much you can put on a character is funny.
Final Grade B+/8.5 - Dragonball Kai delivers on what it was going for. It is an enjoyable fun fighter with your favorite characters from the Dragonball Universe. The A.I. can be a little easy to hard and the mini games are a refreshing addition. However no online play really stings, but it's not something you will miss. The game gives you plenty to do, so you won't bored. Final Grade B+/8.5.
It's time to suit up and enter the year 0079 and join the 08th M.S. Team. Is this series worthy of the Gundam name? Or should you avoid watching this show? Check out the review.
Now it's my turn to tell who I think the top 5 anime couples are So here we go.
Ed x Winry
Probably the most well known couple of anime, Ed and Winry have more downs than ups in their relationship but are still a great couple. Ed is still looking for a way to get his brother Al's body back while Winry is at home working on automail. In the end, these two have a history together that no one could break. Who knows, maybe in the future they will get together. For right now you guys have to watch Brotherhood to find out. ^-^
Inuyasha x Kagome
These two lovers are in a constant battle for love. Inuyasha still has feelings for Kagome, but also has feelings for Kikyo. Kagome has grown to love Inuyasha but can't help feel jealous of the love relationship Kikyo and Inyuasha had (since Kikyo shows up through half of the anime). Anyway these two throughout the whole anime show such strong love but also shows how to fight for your love.
"Why does have to feel like a battlefield?..."-Jordan Sparks "Battlefield"
Kiba x Cheza
One of my favorite anime shows and anime couples. Kiba and Cheza are two different species. *Spoilers if you haven't watched Wolf's Rain which you should* Cheza is a flower and Kiba is a wolf. Cheza is the key to go into a place wolves call Paradise, a utopia for wolves. The relationship between the two is very sweet and from the moment they meet, you can tell this relationship will last.
Zero x Yuuki
Yuuki and Zerohave such of a complex relationship. The fact that Yuuki is in love with Kaname Kuran, makes Zero very withdrawn especially with Yuuki. I could tell that Zero has such love for Yuuki around the middle of the show. Yuuki, in my opinion loves Zero too but there is something about Kaname she needs to figure out. Instead of putting the love triangle, I just put Yuuki and Zero. To me Yuuki should be with Zero. You'll understand why when you watch both seasons of Vampire Knight (which is on ITunes).
Chrono and Rosette
Last and certainly not least we have Chrono and Rosette. Chrono and Rosette have been with each other ever since they met. We get the feeling of a great love connection with these two right off the bat and that feeling gets stronger throughout the series. That's my choices Anime Rules!!!
I haven't showcase fan artist in a while. Today I will show you some great Final Fantasy VII fan art that I found doing a Google search. Let's check them out. Final Fantasy Rules!!!!
This is a really cute work of art. I love it shows everyone having a good time, even Sephiroth looks to be having a good time. Unfortunately I don't know the artist, but it's a great job.
This is done by a girl name Kimmie. This is a joke on how Cloud dressed up as a girl in Final Fantasy VII. Looks like Cloud has gotten comfortable with it.
This next photo is a portrait. This is wonderfully done and has great detail. I love Vincent's facial expression the most. The artist name is Kamizuki and you find their Deviant Art page here Kamizuki Deviant Art
This is one is a really good fan art by a girl name Michelle. I love how she did this. I would love to see this a poster, every character has their stance or pose. Aeris has her hands folded, Cloud has the sword, Tifa is punching. Her fan art page is here Michelle Deviant Art
Finally the last one is Sephiroth looking at the Jenova tank. I love the color use in this picture and his facial expression.
The Legend Of Zelda is 25 years old. Wow Zelda has come a long way. To celebrate Zelda's huge milestone check out the History Of Zelda. Check out the music, the dreadful cartoon and the History Of Zelda.
