Voices/Someone Behind You Review

Based on the best selling comic book series. After witnessing a family member thrown of a balcony by her fiancée on her wedding day and the violent stabbing of her aunt, a young woman comes to realize she may be next in line. She desperately tries to find out why those around her turn on her and why she seems marked for death. Who can she trust - where can she turn for help when it seems everyone is out to get her. If only she can survive the murderous rage of friends and even her own family long enough to uncover the secret. Is it worth watching? Check out the review.




Fallout: Nuka Break Fan Film



The Fallout fan film has finally been finished, and I have to say that it's pretty damn awesome. It follows a Vault-Dweller named Twig and his companions Ben, a radiation-ravaged ghoul, and Scarlett, a former slave girl, as they search the Mojave Wastes for the series' iconic beverage, Nuka Cola.

It's a really well done film overall. The costumes, makeup, special effects, and dialogue are all fantastic.

You might even recognize a few people in the credits including Brian Clevinger of 8-Bit Theater and Atomic Robo fame as the script writer.

Anyway, check it out in the video below and tell us what you think!




Honestly, this is kind of something I wouldn't mind turning into some kind of web-series. I'd kind of like to follow the adventures of Twig and his crew.

Xenoblade: Hands On Impressions

I've been playing Xenoblade for the Wii a lot lately. I must say that this game so far is one of the better JRPG's out there. Unfortunately it's still TBA to be released outside of Japan. However I couldn't wait anymore and decided to try the game out myself. Here is my impressions on the game so far.

Story - The story starts off years before the main story. Three guys are in a war and are facing a load of enemies. One of the guys betrays the other two and then we are brought to present day. This is where we meet the main character Shulka who is able to use the Excalibur sword, which is the same sword one of the three guys had before him. He is on mission to find the people that destroy his village. That's all I can make out for now. The story does seem intriguing but once again I don't know Japanese.

Gameplay - The gameplay is an action RPG. The battle system is similar to Final Fantasy XII, but BETTER! Running into enemies does not start a battle. Players will have attack their enemies first, using the Z button. Once the battle starts the inventory of various attacks are at your disposal. Don't worry once you use all your special attacks it will recharge. While it recharges your character will attack automatically with normal attacks. The battle system works and it's very fun to play. I haven't gotten very far, I'am currently grinding for the first dungeon. However I do want to say the controls are smooth and the camera is great. You use the C button and the D-pad to fix where you will like the camera. You can have it high, close or just normal. The side quest is cool as well. It actually effect how people in the town view you. If you help they will like you, if not well your won't be welcome much.

Gameplay Video


Graphics - So far the graphics are beautiful on the Wii. The towns and open environments are very detail. The opening scene with the war was great to watch. I love the use of colors and how this game looks at night.

Music - The music is composed by Yoko Shimomura who does it again. I'am going to search for this OST. The only thing about the music in terms of battle, it makes me want to play Kingdom Hearts it's that similar in style.

Final Word - So far Xenoblade is on the best JRPG's that came out in 2010. Unfortunately there is no sign that it will be hitting the USA or anywhere else. We can only hope it does, this game needs to be played by all.

Durarara English Dub Highlights

Durarara has finally gotten an English Dub thanks to good folks at Aniplex. Here is a preview of the English Dub and a look at episodes 1-9. This may contain spoilers. Below is a list of the entire cast. Anime Rules!!!!

English Cast
Celty Sturluson : Kari Wahlgren
Mikado Ryugamine: Darrel Guilbeau
Masaomi Kida: Bryce Papenbrook
Anri Sonohara: Michelle Ruff
Izaya Orihara: Johnny Yong Bosch
Shizuo Heiwajima: Crispin Freeman
Shinra Kishitani: Yuri Lowenthal
Kyohei Kadota: Steve Blum
Walker Yumasaki: Brian Beacock
Erika Karisawa: Mela Lee
Saburo Togusa : Spike Spencer
Seiji Yagiri: David Earnest
Namie Yagiri: Bridget Hoffman
Simon: Patrick Seitz

Lego Fashion

 I feel like I'm at an A.A. meeting, which is really more like a Geek's anonymous meeting, and I get to introduce myself. So HI! My name is Imani K Brown, IKB or in.fa.mousIKB if you're familiar, and I am an artist. However, here on Otakus & Geeks, I'm one of the gang's latest contributors in the wonderful world of Cosplay & Fashion.
I won't bore you with any further details about me, but if you'd like to know anything beyond this simple introduction, want to request that I include or post something, want items for review of geeky fashion … or just simply want to say HELLO … please be encouraged to do so. I LOVE meeting new people!
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Now, I got served my "writing" papers for the blog during my great Lego craze! I'm collecting all Lego games for DS, building Lego installation goodness for upcoming art shows, & taking classes at my local Lego store. So it's only right that my first post be about Lego goodness.

A fellow artist, Amari Mars, came to visit me and was rockin' her splendiferous Lego brooch. She's gonna share her goodies on it as it was a DIY brooch ALL her own.
                                                                                                    Inspiration :: 'I pulled inspiration for the brooch from several places. Initially I first saw the Lego brooch on a Tokyo fashion(cosplay) website. I have ALWAYS admired the style of those in the East(Asia) and how they can be so creative and free with their expression in fashion. So as with a lot of things I gave it a shot to see if I could create my own. An old button, super glue and a few Legos and it was on!'

Why Legos ::
Well Lego's have always been a source to express a vast amount of creativity when i was a child. Even as an adult I get a thrill from using Lego's to create. I've been thinking of creating a Lego charm to wear on a chain or even a Lego bow tie. I've already purchased the materials for the bow tie just have to make it happen. Looking to do that for the spring/summer. Maybe even a brooch using lincoln logs. Ive always got ideas.'

::NotSoLong Ago in LEGO Fashion::

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Until Next Time!
~je t'adore!