On the Road to LOLITA!

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MARCH is gonna be LOLITA MONTH!!!! 
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!
-IF you wanna get your Lolita weight up to follow along in March, be sure to check out these sites :

-IF you want to share any Lolita stories or goodness, please email ipbrand@artistic-sole.com

-IF you're inspired by Lolita goodness, please leave a comment! (we like thooseeee!)

Alright cats & kittens! on to some Lolita MISS-Adventures!
>^.^<
~Je t'adore!

Video Game Industry Is Becoming A F'N Joke

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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.

Dragonball Kai: Ultimate Butoden Review

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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.

My Favorite Anime Couples (Anime Angel's Choices)

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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 Zero have 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!!!


Final Fantasy VII Fan Art

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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.

Legend Of Zelda 25th Anniversary

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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.

The History Of Zelda


The Legend Of Zelda Cartoon Ep 1 "The Ringer Pt.1


The Legend Of Zelda Cartoon Ep 1 "The Ringer Pt.2


Legend Of Zelda Medley


I Sprout EARS ... Often!

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I'm getting up and ready for Katsucon, and my favorite part is going to be putting on my cutesy cat cosplay ears. Above ALL things I could accessorize any outfit with, these are by far my FAVORITE accessory. I usually break them out when I wake up in the morning feeling like it's going to be a superbly GREAT day ... if I'm feeling like I'm sitting on top of the world, gonna create some awesome art, or just want to be amused by the people watching the girl in her ears I throw 'em on & keep it moving.

Here are some random pics of my MISS-Adventures with my ears >^.^<

My ears & I first met at NYCC 2010

We're doing our own "rally time" for the SF Giants :: World Series 2010

 
representing Art Whino :: Live painting at The Hudson 2010

  
We decided to meet Frank Cho on Hallow's Eve :: And evoked the wonderful spririt of my character/ alter ego, Indian Pussy, in a photo shoot

Just chilling around the shop playing hostess to our guest videographer, Artemus Jenkins

I evoked Indian Pussy again for a murder mystery dinner to bring in the new year 2010/11

Let's see what MISS-Adventures my ears & I get into this year!

Next week :: Confessions of a Lolita as she shares how she dresses to cope with her geeky fashion.
If you want to share your favorite geeky fashion/ cosplay, accessories & all, feel free to shoot me an email :: ipbrand@artistic-sole.com
Until next time cats & kittens.
~je t'adore!

Androidify Review

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Google Creative Labs has made a very cool app for the Android Market. This app allows you to create a customize Android as yourself. Now you can't take a picture of yourself and let it transform you into an Android. What you can do is select from clothes, hair, and accessories. You can change their shape, size and have tons of fun. Right now the clothes, hair and accessories are limited. Also you can't change the color of the droid to colors like blue, red, etc. You can however set the droid to color of your ethnicity. Unfortunately you can't change the colors of the clothes, accessories either, but it is a nice app to help pass the time. The app also allows you to save your pictures and share them with friends, social networks and more. Check it out! Final Grade B-/8.0.

Here is an Androidify of Anime Angel and Myself.

Justin (Androidify)


Anime Angel (Androidify)

Jurassic Park The Videogame Trailer

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Jurassic Park is coming back to the gaming world in April. The company Telltale Games will be releasing the game. The game is set during the first events of the movie. Honestly I'm really not sure what to think about this. Here is the trailer below. I love JP so I'm not sure what to think of this.