Prophets of Science Fiction: Philip K Dick

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Prophets of Science Fiction: Philip K Dick

Hey Otakus and Geeks fans, Sean (The Comic Guy) and today I want tell you guys about a show airing tonight on Discovery Sci called Prophets of Science Fiction featuring Philip K Dick. Here is a synopsis of what the series is about.

What once was just imagination is now real; what was once the distant future is now around the corner. The "Science Fiction" of the past has now simply become "Science". And the science of the future was strangely prophesied by a group of visionaries whose dreams once may have deemed them renegades and "mad scientists," have become reality!

In 1950, the term "Robotics" was coined by author Isaac Asimov in his book I.ROBOT — and our collective imagination reeled. In the years since, literature, movies and television have allowed us to embrace the notion that the ideas of a few inspired visionaries could be made real. What is more astonishing is that these ideas have been, are currently and will be put to practice in our everyday lives. Each episode of the upcoming series PROPHETS OF SCIENCE FICTION will focus on how the great minds of Science Fiction imagined our future for us, and how some, in turn, made their fantasies real.

In a dynamic hyper-stylized way that has never been seen before. We will take a tour of what was, and what will be through the eyes of the visionary authors, illustrators, filmmakers, and scientists who have become the PROPHETS OF SCIENCE FICTION!


This weeks episode: Philip K Dick Premiere: Wednesday, November 16 at 10PM on the Science Channel.









Literary genius, celebrated visionary, paranoid outcast: writer Philip K. Dick lived a life of ever-shifting realities straight from the pages of his mind-bending sci-fi stories. Dick's iconoclastic work fuels blockbuster films like Minority Report and Blade Runner, and inspires ground breaking research in physics, robotics—even law enforcement.

Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Dick pioneers the concept of virtual reality in his fiction. From this analog era, Philip K. Dick dreams into being a digital future — now realized in everything from motion-sensing video games, to the revolutionary simulated environments of UC San Diego's fully immersive Star CAVE.

In the 1956 thriller The Minority Report, Dick envisions a reality where pre-crime police can peer into the future to stop crimes before they occur. Fifty years later, American police departments unveil the bleeding edge in real-world precognitive crime prevention technology.

Dick's landmark 1968 novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep — known to a generation of moviegoers as Blade Runner — posits a blurring of the line between man and machine. According to robot-engineers, we are now on the cusp of just such a world.

The brilliant author's work continues to resound with an always-expanding audience. Through a lifetime of surreal experience, Philip K. Dick confronts readers with a deceptively simple question: What is reality?


Review:

This was the first episode I watched and I have to say it has made me a fan. In the 1950’s and 60’s Philip K Dick wrote about things that most considered at the time, to be crazy paranoid delusions of the future. He believed technology would be our greatest achievement and also our downfall. This is a must see episode and I recommend this for any Sci- Fi geek. So check it out and let us know what you think.

Yu Yu Hakusho Vs Dragonball Z

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Yu Yu Hakusho and Dragonball Z are two of the best fighting Anime series of all time. After re-watching both series a question enter my head. Which series is better than the other? If I had to make a choice who will reign supreme? The time has come for me to make my choice. I will be making my decision based on Story, Characters, Music, Acting, Battles and the Final Episode.

Story & Characters- When it comes to story, I will have to give it to Yu Yu Hakusho. Don't get me wrong the saga of Dragonball Z is epic. However DBZ tends to drag with fillers, and the storyline really feels the same for the most part. Villain comes to threaten the universe, Goku and the others train and fight to save the planet. The story is simple, and really doesn't offer a theme or some kind of mythos to make you think. That's not a bad thing, however Yu Yu Hakusho story is better written, the saga's have an emotional impact on the characters. There really isn't any fillers to make the series drag. The plot is more interesting, and you can relate to the characters more in Yu Yu Hakusho. Yusuke, Kuwabara, Kurama and Hiei are characters many viewers can relate too. Yusuke coming from a broken home, with a drunk mother, people always judging him, telling him how to live his life. Some people can relate to a situation like that. While in DBZ it's hard to relate to Goku. Goku is the embodiment of purity. He really doesn't have no inner struggles like other characters in the series. Too many one dimensional characters and plots in DBZ makes you lose interest by time the Buu saga starts. All the villains in DBZ have one goal in mind and that is control. While in Yu Yu Hakusho the villains have more than power on their mind. Some villains have a point or ideal to prove like Sensui. Others want to just test their full potential like Toguro. Each villain in Yu Yu Hakusho has more of a complex motive, there is layers of why they're doing these things, it can relate to their personality or ideal. You don't really get that in DBZ. Frieza wants to rule, Cell wants to rule, Buu just wants chaos. There is no real reason why these villains want control. In Yu Yu Hakusho you understand why Sensui is the way he is, you get why Toguro is the way he is. What is the reason for Frieza tyrant ways? Where is the real backstory on the villains? It's too one dimensional. Dragonball Z has a nice concept, but it feels too repetitive and the story drags, the characters are one dimensional except for Vegeta, Piccolo and the Androids. Yu Yu Hakusho has a theme, well written characters, characters with layers and villains with a purpose. This leads to a more emotional ending, climatic battles and characters that you will remember. Winner for Story & Characters is Yu Yu Hakusho.

Music - I really enjoy the music of Yu Yu Hakusho, however it can't compete with Dragonball Z soundtrack both English and Japanese. Dragonball Z music is timeless from the beginning of it's opening theme Cha Ha La Head Cha La. The music in Dragonball Z really gets you excited for the show. It keeps you engaged during battles, and whatever is going on in a scene you feel it. Yu Yu Hakusho soundtrack is phenomenal as well, but some of the character themes I felt didn't fit. When it comes to replay value in my MP3 player, Dragonball Z soundtrack is on repeat. Winner for Music is Dragonball Z.

Acting - The acting is hard to judge, mainly because the voice actors in Dragonball Z are also in Yu Yu Hakusho (English Dub). This one is going to be a tie. I love the voice work in Yu Yu Hakusho and love the voice work in Dragonball Z. Justin Cook owns Yusuke, Chris Sabat owns Vegeta, you can't see these characters with different actors. If Sean Schemmel can scream that long for Super Saiyan 3 transformation, you know you have some really talented actors. Both series have some amazing performances from Laura Bailey, Chris Sabat, Justin Cook and more, it's hard to side one over the other. Winner for acting is a tie.

Sean Schemmel as Goku


Battles - The battles in Yu Yu Hakusho have more meaning, more emotion behind it. Dragonball Z battles are also emotional, but it's the same format in the outcome. Usually it's Goku who saves the day, in the series you were hoping other characters will get some shine. Goku always saves the day, while in Yu Yu Hakusho everyone gets some shine. Hiei saves the day, Kuwbara has his moment, Kurama and more. However when it comes to actual battles, Dragonball Z is in a league of it's own. Dragonball Z battles are pure epic, the series really shines in battles. The animation, fighting styles, attacks are all cleverly done and original. Yu Yu Hakusho battles are epic, but can feel generic at times, especially in the early episodes. Best battle in the series is Yuskue vs Sensui (see video below of epic ownage). This battle shows Yu Yu Hakusho at it's finest. However when comes to epic battles, styles, attacks Dragonball Z owns. Winner for Battles goes to Dragonball Z.

Yusuke vs Sensui


Final Episode - A series ending is just as important as it's beginning and middle. Yu Yu Hakusho ending is heartwarming, and after 112 episodes you feel like you're losing a friend. Dragonball Z also gives you this feeling as well. Both series endings gives you closure and satisfactions, however I like Yu Yu Hakusho ending better, due to the heartwarming and that little tear of joy that came with it. Winner For Final Episode is Yu Yu Hakusho.

Winner: Since I don't want this to end in a tie. I will add influence into the mix. Which Anime had the most influence? Which Anime is mostly referred to in pop culture and in other Anime? Which had the most impact? The winner is Dragonball Z. Yu Yu Hakusho is no doubt amazing, but Dragonball Z has made a bigger impact.

Which do you think is better and why? Sound off in the comments section.

Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword Celebration At Nintendo World

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Another great event from Nintendo this time it's for Zelda. Check it out.

ZELDA FANS INVITED TO MASTER THE SWORD
A DAY EARLY AT NINTENDO WORLD

Fans of The Legend of Zelda Series to Experience Epic New Game
at Nov. 19 Launch Celebration in New York City.

WHAT: On Nov. 19, one day before the U.S. release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward
Sword video game for the Wii console, Nintendo will host a festive launch event at
its flagship retail store in New York City, Nintendo World. Attendees can look
forward to a variety of memorable offerings, including the unveiling of a Master
Sword replica, trivia challenges and a special The Legend of Zelda historical
showcase. The event is sure to attract consumers and video game fans from every
generation as the fan-favorite Zelda™ series celebrates its 25th anniversary.

In addition to celebrating the game’s Nov. 20 launch, consumers will be able to
purchase the game during the event, making them among the first in the country to
bring The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword home. Fans who purchase the game
during event hours will also receive a limited-edition poster while supplies last.
For more information about The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, visit
http://www.zelda.com/skywardsword.

WHO: Kids, adults, The Legend of Zelda fans and video game fans of all ages

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET
• 9 a.m. – Doors open to consumers
• 10 a.m. – Unveiling of Master Sword replica
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WHERE: Nintendo World
10 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10020

Dark Horse Comics to Publish Caitlín R. Kiernan's Alabaster!

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DARK HORSE COMICS TO PUBLISH

CAITLÍN R. KIERNAN’S ALABASTER!

November 9, MILWAUKIE, OR—Caitlín R. Kiernan is the author of numerous works of dark fantasy and science fiction, including nine novels, several comic-book series (including Sandman spinoff The Dreaming), and over two hundred published short stories and novellas. Now, she brings her tales to the land of Dark Horse Comics.

Alabaster is based on Caitlín R. Kiernan’s fan-favorite Dancy Flammarion stories, a dark fantasy series centered around a female teenage protagonist of striking appearance and hidden, terrible depths. For nearly as long as she can remember, seventeen-year-old Dancy Flammarion has fought monsters, cutting a bloody swath through the demons and dark things of the world, aimed like a weapon by a merciless seraph, more taskmaster than guardian.

Part continuation, part reimagining, the series begins with Dancy making and breaking an oath in the name of her seraph, who subsequently abandons her. Injured and alone, Dancy has to find her own way for the first time in her life—and the wolves are closing in.

Alabaster will first appear in Dark Horse Presents #9 (on sale February 22, 2012), followed by the five-issue miniseries Alabaster: Wolves, which throws readers into Dancy’s world with a bang, strips away her seraph, and introduces the two characters who will become her long-term supporting cast. Alabaster: Wolves #1 is on sale April 11, 2012.

Alabaster features artwork by Eisner Award–nominated artist Steve Lieber and cover art by Greg Ruth!

Praise for Caitlín R. Kiernan

“One of our essential writers of dark fiction . . . a cartographer of lost worlds.”—New York Times

Praise for Steve Lieber

“Lieber’s art is stunningly refined . . . This is how a comic book should look.”—Comic Book Resources





New Series From Stargate Creators: Dark Matter!

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DARK MATTER RISES FROM DARK HORSE!

NEW SERIES FROM STARGATE CREATORS!

November 9, MILWAUKIE, OR—Fresh off their long tenure on Stargate, one of television’s most successful science-fiction epics, series writers Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie flex their comic-book storytelling muscles to create a thrilling new science-fiction universe for Dark Horse Comics!

Mallozzi and Mullie, best known for their work on the Stargate franchise series (Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, and Stargate Universe), give you:

Dark Matter

A derelict ship floating in space. Its troubled crew awakened from stasis with no memories of who they are or how they got onboard. Their search for answers triggering the vessel’s deadly security system, awakening a relentless android bent on their destruction. Facing threats at every turn, they will have to work together to survive a dangerous voyage charged with vengeance, redemption, betrayals, and, ultimately, hidden secrets best left unknown.

Science fiction by science-fiction veterans is sci-fi action at its best!

Dark Matter #1, the first in a four-issue miniseries with kinetic artwork by exciting newcomer Garry Brown, is on sale January 11, 2012.





GoldRun X Clutter Magazine Designer Toy Run

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GOLDRUN X CLUTTER MAGAZINE DESIGNER TOY RUN

AUGMENTED REALITY SCAVENGER HUNT GIVES FANS A CHANCE TO WIN DESIGNER TOYS BY RENOWNED ARTISTS INCLUDING GARY BASEMAN, FRANK KOZIK, ERICK SCARECROW, LOUISE EVANS AND LUKE CHUEH



(New York, NY, November 10, 2011) - GoldRun, a leader in augmented reality marketing programs, announced today it has partnered with Clutter Magazine, the world’s premier media source for Designer Toys, to create the first-ever augmented reality scavenger hunt of a curated collection of coveted Designer Toys, representing the work of more than 30 acclaimed artists. Launching on November 10, fans can participate by downloading the free GoldRun app and following the “GoldRun X Clutter Magazine Designer Toy Run” to participate.

Through GoldRun, users will see virtual representations of real Designer Toys, which they can capture to gain points and compete against each other to win the real toys. This groundbreaking campaign will bring together the sculptural world of designer toys and their tight-knit, international fanbase to a global audience through cutting-edge mobile technology. “AR technology is creating a paradigm shift from a world of search to a world of discovery. Now, an international artist and collector community can engage on a level never before possible, changing the landscape for how art is consumed as collectibles, both in the virtual and real worlds,” says Vivian Rosenthal, CEO and Founder of GoldRun.

The GoldRun X Clutter Magazine Designer Toy Run will consist of three different types of runs all varying in geographic scope to maximize community gameplay: first, a globally available hunt; second, a city-specific hunt available in New York, London, San Francisco, and Chicago; and third, a location-specific hunt that will be deployed within 3 high-traffic locations throughout the 4 available cities. Running over the course of 6 weeks, the toys will be rotated twice a week in the GoldRun app to optimize exposure for all 30 artists in participation and provide a diverse selection of collectibles for those playing.

All players are encouraged to share photos over Facebook and Twitter for a chance to win the toy of their choice. Competing against each other across the leaderboard, the players with the most points win actual designer toys. With a selection of over 250 toys, there is a wealth of prizes to be had for the seasoned Designer Toy collector or the budding fan.

“GoldRun is a great opportunity to increase fans’ knowledge about designer toys using the latest in app technology,” says Josh Kimberg, Clutter’s Managing Partner. “As you can see from our numerous interactive contests, Clutter is all about utilizing high-tech to increase the fun! We're thrilled to bring this activation to the international toy community.”

Recognized alongside a specific movement of illustrative and modern pop art, designer toys are not played with but enjoyed for their aesthetic appeal. With the innovative idea of using industrial manufacturing methods to create miniature works of art, the Designer Toy Movement gained momentum in the early 2000s when designers, comic book artists, illustrators, and graffiti artists, inspired by popular culture, had a new outlet for their creative energies and soon collectors were lining up to buy their releases.

The latest product designs represent a convergence of numerous subcultures, including underground comics, rock poster, street art, subversive culture and skateboard graphics. Clutter, which has been at the forefront of the movement since 2004, has harnessed this new energy with the launch of the inaugural Designer Toy Awards in 2011.

“It's cool to see the physical sculptural world merge with the augmented reality world for this cool toy hunt. Fans and followers will get a chance to get their hands on some amazing limited edition pieces, all though this cool new technology,” says Jonathan Cathey, Owner The Loyal Subjects, who provided limited edition toys designed by CA artists Alex Pardee and Buff Monster.

“I thought designer toy hunting was vicious before, but GoldRun will begin a new chase of a different kind. This is an exciting time for all the players involved in this international movement. It's a huge honor to involved in this exciting initiative. I recommend that you have a spare battery and I wish you lots of luck,” said Eric Scarecrow, Artist and Owner ESC-Toys Ltd.

Capture Runaway Designer Toys

(Available Location-Specific Run)

24 designer toys have escaped their blister-packed, bubble-wrapped confines and are wreaking havoc in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and London! These playful runaways are scattered in 3 specific real-world locations in each city, and it is up to the player to recapture the artist’s offspring. By following the pin drop on the featured map within the app and snapping photos of virtual objects, players ‘capture’ the toys before they can cause even more ruckus.

2 runaways will remain within 3 areas of each city for a total of 3 weeks each. Thus giving a player present in one city a total of 6 chances to win among a selection of the most exclusive Designer Toy prizes available in the 6 week long campaign.

Feed the Toy Ego

(Available Global Run + City-Specific Run)

Some of the escaped designer toys have different aspirations: these “attention seekers” are present globally (literally everywhere, at your office, your school, your home!) as well as city-wide (New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and London) and allow for a different level of game-play. These celebrity-wannabes want to increase their online clout, and users will compete against one another to gain points for every photo taken and shared on Facebook and Twitter. With the proper amount of camera-time, users can immortalize their moment with the toys in the online space, and only the best paparazzo will achieve the coveted #1 spot on the game’s Leaderboard, winning the toy of their choice.

Players can show their appreciation and support for the artists involved and are encouraged to hashtag #designertoyrun and the respective artists, @Cluttermagazine and @GoldRunGo when sharing via Twitter. A dedicated Clutter & Goldrun Designer Toy Run online hub will exist on Clutter Magazine’s website at www.cluttermagazine.com for users to view toys and photos submitted by all participants around the globe.

Artists participating in the campaign include Gary Baseman, Buff Monster, Jon Burgerman, Travis Cain, Mori Chack, Luke Chueh, Devilrobots, Bob Dob, Tristan Eaton, Louise Evans, Gus Fink, Brian Flynn, Furi Furi, Gary Ham, Joshua Herbolsheimer, Matt Lunartik Jones, Frank Kozik, Joe Ledbetter, Yosiell Lorenzo, Winson Ma, Jeremy Madl, Mark Nagata, Rami Niemi, Alex Pardee, Jermaine Rogers, Ronzo, Jose Sabate, Erick Scarecrow, Greg Simkins, Holly Stanway, John Stokes, Kristofer Ström, Touma, Var, Matt Walker, Kenny Wong, Andy Woo.

Designer toy stores and toy distributors involved also include Bitbots Studio, Munky King, Super7, The Loyal Subjects, Triclops Studio, Keybotz, Kidrobot, Plastic City, Play Imaginative, Strangeco, Tokidoki, Maqet, Max Toy Company, MINDstyle .



HBO AND DARK HORSE ANNOUNCE GAME OF THRONES PARTNERSHIP!

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HBO AND DARK HORSE ANNOUNCE

GAME OF THRONES PARTNERSHIP!

DARK HORSE DELUXE TO PRODUCE PRODUCT LINE BASED ON THE ACCLAIMED TELEVISION SHOW

MILWAUKIE, OR, NOVEMBER 10—One of the most popular and critically acclaimed cable television shows of 2011 was Game of Thrones, created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO. The hit series is based on A Song of Ice and Fire, the best-selling fantasy novel series by George R. R. Martin.

Dark Horse Deluxe is proud to announce, in partnership with HBO, a vast Game of Thrones product line debuting in the spring of 2012, leading up to the show’s second-season premiere in April. Licensed product categories derived from the series will span a large range, including statues, busts, and action figures; prop and jewelry replicas; and barware, stationery, and other collectibles. This exciting new line of products debuts with a range of branded magnets, patches, playing cards, coaster sets, and more.

“We are delighted to be part of HBO’s licensing roster for Game of Thrones. We are big fans of the television adaptation,” said Dark Horse’s VP of Product Development, David Scroggy. “We are working closely with HBO to develop a line of products inspired by the series that will delight the fan base.”

Look for the first round of items in Diamond’s January Previews catalog; they will arrive in specialty retailers everywhere in March of 2012.

Based on the best-selling fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire, by George R. R. Martin, Game of Thrones debuted on HBO in March 2011. In a land where summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime, trouble is brewing. From the scheming south and the savage eastern lands, to the frozen north and the ancient Wall that protects the realm from the darkness beyond, two powerful families are engaged in a deadly cat-and-mouse game for control of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. As betrayal, lust, intrigue, and supernatural forces shake the four corners of the Kingdoms, their bloody struggle for the Iron Throne will have unforeseen and far-reaching consequences.









First Look At Incredible Hulk #3

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Hey Comic heads here is a first look at the conclusion of the Incredible Hulk #3.This is coming out in December.

Story - Banner’s genetically altered, gamma irradiated beasts vs. the Jade Giant. Three monsters enter, and only one side can emerge victorious. With a powerhouse army at Banner’s disposal, Hulk must seek out Amanda Von Doom for help! But in doing so – his destiny will be forever changed. No fan can miss out on the Earth shattering conclusion of Asunder in Incredible Hulk #3!





Anime Comparison Photos ( Cosplay )

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Hey Otakus and Geeks fans, Sean ( The Comic Guy ) and for all you faithful to this site,

Justin ( The Cool One ) has decided to bring cosplay back. So to kick things off I found some cosplay comparison photo to show you guys and girls how great cosplay can be. We hope some of you will get inspired and create your own photos and send them in. Enjoy and let us know what you think.

So what do you think? Can some of you come up with your own Photos?

Leave a comment and send us your photos. Each week we will post your submissions.

Erotic Manga App Now On The Android Market

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Check out this press release for all you ADULTS, that love reading Erotic Manga, there is a new app, to quench your thirst for Erotic Manga on the go.

Erotic Manga App Now Available for the Android Smartphone


November 4th, 2011 - Los Angeles, CA - Digital publisher Six Degree Works
Inc. announced today the launch of e-book app, Japorn Books, for the Android
smartphone. With Japorn Books, users will be able to purchase erotic manga
and view it on their Android.

Japorn Books currently offers about 200 books. The titles are oriented
toward both male and female audiences. Six Degree Works will expand the
available library by adding new titles every week. The app is free to
download and available on the Android Market. Books are purchased with
tickets, with each book costing an average of 150 tickets. Japorn Books is
offering 200 free tickets to those who download the application before
November 30th.

(Application Image & QR Code for Android Market)

€ Android Market URL
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.japornbooks.android.us&feature=sea
rch_result
€ Japorn Books Website URL:
http://www.japornbooks.com

€ Japorn Books Twitter Account:
@japornbooks

€ Japorn Books Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/JAPORN-BOOKS/258362280841009

€ Available Platforms:
Android 1.6 or Higher

€ Payment Method:
PayPal

Scantily Clad Super Soniko Ero-Figure

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Hey Guys Sean ( The Comic Guy ), Jeff put me on to a site I think some of you more adult anime enthusiast might be interested in ( wink, wink ) sankakucomplex.com. They had some wild articles and these cool anime figures. Check out this figurine.

Scantily Clad Super Soniko Ero-Figure























Sexy Nitroplus mascot Soniko‘s latest ero-figure shows her in the process of removing her rather undersized clothes so as to better show off her trademark “dynamite” body.

By Wing, she will be released in April 2012:

































































































Original article link:
Sankaku Complex by Leon on 10/29/11
http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2011/10/30/scantily-clad-super-soniko-ero-figure/



The Hidden on Nintendo 3DS Available Today

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Thanks to Reverb Communication INC for the heads up on a new release for the Nintendo 3DS.





Majesco Entertainment Embarks on a Paranormal Adventure with The Hidden, Available Now on Nintendo 3DS!

Utilize the Nintendo 3DS camera to scan, detect and hunt ghosts day or night in real-world locations!

Edison, New Jersey – November 3, 2011 – Majesco Entertainment (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, announced today that The Hidden, an augmented reality (AR) ghost hunting adventure for the portable Nintendo 3DS™ system, is available now. Developed by 1st Playable Productions, The Hidden turns your handheld device into a portal to the astral plane and allows you to investigate real-world environments with the Nintendo 3DS camera in order to search, capture and destroy supernatural entities as a paranormal investigator.

“The new genre of augmented reality is an exciting direction for video games because it combines the real and virtual worlds in an unprecedented way,” said Jesse Sutton, CEO, Majesco Entertainment. “The Hidden is all about bridging worlds which conceptually is a great fit for the ghost hunting theme. Gamers everywhere will get a thrill out of discovering what’s truly hidden in some of their favorite real-world spots.”

Experience the world of augmented reality like never before as you utilize the Nintendo 3DS camera to help you scan, detect and hunt ghosts. As a member of the elite squad known as the Ghostly Entity Investigation and Strike Team, (G.E.I.S.T.), you must work with your team to destroy evil spirits and neutralize mysterious outbreaks that pose threats to all mankind. To find every ghost in the game, players must also bring their Nintendo 3DS with them to new locations and investigate the world around them in twelve exhilarating missions.

Additional features of The Hidden include:

  • Prepare to battle powerful bosses using your full arsenal of acquired tech. With unique strategies required for each enemy, you will soon find that some become long-running nemeses.
  • Perfect the tracking process to catch the stealthiest spirits, banish stubborn creatures that can’t be destroyed, and take down the malevolent entity behind it all.
  • Engage in different activities including:

o “Scanner”: Scan your current area using the Nintendo 3DS camera and Wi-Fi hotspots.

o “Tracker”: Hunt for ghosts and pull them out of their world and into ours.

o “Shooter”: Hunt and shoot ghosts using the latest in paranormal weapons tech.

o “Wormhole”: Navigate through tunnels of another dimension while battling ghosts.

o “Stealth”: Avoid being detected by entities that are too great in number or extremely tough to handle with your equipment.

  • Take photos of entities with the Nintendo 3DS camera and keep a log of your discoveries while using your map to keep track of where you’ve been.

Rated E10+, The Hidden, for Nintendo 3DS™ is now available for the suggested retail price of $29.99. To watch the launch trailer and find out more, please visit http://www.HuntTheHidden.com/.

Majesco Entertainment Company

Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market. Building on more than 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on all leading console and handheld platforms as well as online, social networks and mobile devices. Product highlights include Zumba® Fitness, Cooking Mama™, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and Hulk Hogan’s Main Event. The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ with offices in San Francisco, CA, Bristol, UK, and a social games development studio in Foxboro, MA. More info can be found online at www.majescoentertainment.com or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/majesco.

Dark Horse and BioWare Unveil Dragon Age Digital Comics!

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DARK HORSE COMICS TEAMS UP WITH BIOWARE

TO UNVEIL A NEW DRAGON AGE DIGITAL COMIC SERIES

Dark Horse Comics announced an all-new digital comic series based on BioWare’s dark, fantasy RPG series, Dragon Age™. Written by Dragon Age Lead Writer, David Gaider, and featuring original art by Chad Hardin (Stan Lee's The Traveler, Web of Spider-Man, The Spirit), the deep and fascinating lore surrounding the Dragon Age universe will unfold, as new adventures will come to light in the comic series.

The thrilling, six-part series will feature a riveting story that takes fans of the critically-acclaimed Dragon Age franchise deeper into the RPG’s mythology. Readers will follow Alistair, Isabela, and Varric, three important heroes from Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age II, as they travel to Antiva, a nation ruled by deadly assassins. The comic series’ heroes will embark on an epic journey to uncover one of the greatest secrets in the history of Thedas while encountering a dangerous prison break and the mysterious and feared Witch of the Wilds.

Dark Horse Comics will release the six-part comic series exclusively at www.digital.darkhorse.com for $0.99 each starting February 22, 2012.




NATE COSBY’S BUDDY COPS PUNCHES THROUGH DARK HORSE PRESENTS #9!

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NATE COSBY’S BUDDY COPS PUNCHES THROUGH DARK HORSE PRESENTS #9!

November 2, MILWAUKIE, OR—Dark Horse Comics announces a new story from Nate Cosby that will slap you silly! Dark Horse presents . . . Buddy Cops!

URANUS—A galactic space protector demoted to the NYPD (for drinking).

TAZER—A reprogrammed 1970s android that follows the exact letter of the law.

They hate each other. They are BUDDY COPS.


This February, Nate Cosby (Pigs, Jim Henson’s The Storyteller), Evan Shaner (Jim Henson’s The Storyteller), and Rus Wooton (The Walking Dead) bring da motherf***in’ ruckus in an all-new story featured in Dark Horse Presents #9!

Monsters! Glowing swords! White boys rapping Wu-Tang lyrics . . . WHAT THE HELL ELSE DO YOU NEED!?!?


Wanna tweet about it? BAM!

Nate: @NateCosBOOM

Evan: @DocShaner

Rus: @RusWooton

Dark Horse Presents #9 is on sale February 22, 2012.




Darth Vader & The Lost Command Hardcover Collection (Comic Review)

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Title: Darth Vader & The Lost Command
Author: Haden Blackman
Illustrator: Rick Leonardi
Pages: 128

Story - Still haunted by the death of Anakin Skywalker's beloved Padmé in Revenge of the Sith, Darth Vader is tasked with a mission to locate a lost Imperial expeditionary force--led by the son of Vader's rising nemesis, Moff Tarkin. But the perils of Vader's journey into the unexplored Ghost Nebula are compounded by traitors among his crew and the presence of the system's religious leader, Lady Saro.

The story is really an interesting read. The highlight of the story is definitely Vader. We see another side of Vader in this story, we see Vader questioning whether he made the right decision or not, with joining the Emperor. His dreams of Padme and family that he could of had, really makes you emphasize with Vader. However that really makes this story more enjoyable, as you see Vader take on his mission and unleash his rage and brutal ways, it makes you really think whether he has fully turn to the Darkside, or is he taking out his anger from his decision. It's a great read for fans of Star Wars. Haden Blackman gives an more interesting glance at the mind of Vader and fans will pleased, with the what if sequences that Vader thinks ups once he is alone. The story has conflict, turmoil and some cool action scenes as well.

Art - The art is not what I expected, but that isn't a bad thing. The art is very detail and some pictures look like color sketches which looks wonderful, during Vader's dream sequence. The details and battles look great and the emotion on Vader's eyes is greatly shown. Some might be thrown off by the art style, but it fits the story and universe.

Final Grade B-/8.0 - Darth Vader & The Lost Command is fun, dark and sad when you the layers of Vader is paid off. It's a nice look at Vader ruthless ways, but you can still see the good in him.

The PS Vita Is Confusing

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I was reading on Joystiq and they found out some games will need you to have internal memory, not a bad thing but only some games allow that, but the thing that is being said full is that if the game does save to the system it would only save there, even if you have a memory card, which is priority micro-SD cards which means it matters where you get the SD card, if its not made by Sony or someone else that Sony allows, you cant use a micro-SD care you got somewhere else.
So now it looks like its not optional to get the cheaper model and just a few memory cards. It looks like now you need to get the memory cards for the model with the internal HDD no matter what. This is not looking so good from the Vita at all when compared to the Nintendo 3DS. Look at the 3DS for a second and compare them, the 3DS doesn’t have a priority memory card you can use any micro-SD card you like, while the PSV you have to pick between different models that come in different sizes and it would all need memory cards, no matter which one you pick the game will have DLC but it was said that it might be downloaded to the cartridges, MIGHT DOWLOAD TO THE CARTRIDGES.

As of right now there are too many what if's with this system and whenever I hear something new my joy from hearing it from E3 this year, has been doing nothing but going down faster and faster. I still think this could have promise but the one thing that is making me even worry was how it is meant to be mainly a download system, that's a system that pretty much just has downloads on it. While there are going to be cartridges there is still the fact that am thinking I would still need to have a phone company on my system to get the most out of it. That is the one thing I don’t want to hear next, but with how it is going, I think the next thing we will hear would be that we need to have AT&T, which is the only phone company that will give the PSV a data plan. Really, I don’t have high hopes for the PSV but I will keep my eye opens on it. For now I will get stuck with my PSP and wait on getting my 3DS, which is in my plans for now.

Now for those that might be confused (like me) you can get the bundle and it does what I think it does. The bundle only comes with the most expensive PSV (3G and WI-FI inside the system so to use it fully you will need a data plan from AT&T), a 4GB memory card(which might be worth nothing, because of the fact that we don't know how big the games are and how its really pushing downloads beyond anything else or how big the download might be), a case for the PSV(I have no problems with that) and a copy of Little Deviants(its a collection of mini games to show off the PSV tech). All and all, this is pretty weak of Sony. They are pretty much forcing the 3G model down people's throats cause it comes with everything you would need, that being mainly the memory card. Everything else I would have to say is up to the person, however I still see very little value in that bundle and I would suggest everyone to wait and see how they clear things up.

I am just confused on how you need a memory card at all if the system got memory on the inside to begin with.




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PlayStation Vita First Edition Bundle: be an earlier adopter on Feb. 15

Little Deviants

AMALA’S BLADE COMES TO DARK HORSE PRESENTS IN FEBRUARY 2012!

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AMALA’S BLADE COMES TO DARK HORSE PRESENTS IN FEBRUARY 2012!

November 1st, MILWAUKIE, OR – Dark Horse Comics is proud to announce a brand new three-part story from Steve Horton (DC Holiday Special, Superman 80-Page Giant) and Michael Dialynas (Popgun, Trinkets) appearing in Dark Horse Presents #9 – Amala’s Blade.

Amala was once chosen as a child to be the spiritual leader for her country, to unite the Purifiers and Modifiers and prevent war. She fled into the night. Twenty years of war later, she makes a living as an assassin, but her past is ever ready to catch up to her. Aboard a massive pirate ship, Amala stalks the fearsome pirate captain Cha'Kooh ... but the voices in her head, manifesting as ghosts, keep getting in the way!

Amala’s Blade will be featured in issues #9, #10 & #11 of Dark Horse Presents.

"Amala’s Blade is the steam punk-with-swords epic that I've been dying to tell," says Steve Horton, writer and letterer. "Thanks to the extraordinary and talented artist Michael Dialynas, we've brought Amala to life. Thanks to Dark Horse Comics, we've found an amazing and supportive publisher for our three-issue run in Dark Horse Presents. This story has heart, sword fighting, sarcasm, revenge, pirates, technologically modified villains, a girl steam punk heroine, and a robotic pirate monkey. What more do you need?" says Horton.

Dark Horse Presents #9 is out February 22nd, 2012!