Durarara!! Limited Edition BD Lunch Box Set Releases On October 30th 2012

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Aniplex of America Inc. announced that the hit anime series Durarara!! will be released in a Limited Edition BD Lunch box Set on October 30th, 2012 and will be available through anime distributor RightStuf.com and official retailers (http://aniplexusa.com/retailers/). Available only in a limited quantity, this highly anticipated release is another example of the company’s objective to bring the highest quality experience for the North American fans. The Durarara!! Limited Edition BD Lunch Box set features the entire series (24 TV episodes +2 OVAs) on 5 Blu-Ray Discs, an exclusive booklet featuring bonus interviews and artwork, a double sided poster and other bonus extras. This release is a US and Canada Exclusive and available while supplies last.

Pre-Order here: http://www.rightstuf.com/1-800-338-6827/catalogmgr/OTJsicl-eNrPsCT0q2/browse/item/95935/4/0/0



YOUNG JUSTICE SEASON ONE REVIEW

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Hey Otakus and Geeks Fans, Sean (True Comic Fan) here.  Today I’m doing a long over due review of Young Justice. Now for those of us who have been feining for a new DC animated series since the ending of Teen Titan, Justice League, and Justice League Unlimited, Young Justice will give you the fix you need. As always here is a synopsis of the series:
The pilot episode (later re-broadcast as the opening two episodes of season 1) aired a month prior to the debut of the regular series and introduced four characters: Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, and Speedy. It established their desire for greater recognition and respect, namely, a promotion from sidekicks to full-fledged superheroes. Met with opposition from their respective mentors in the Justice League, Batman, Aquaman, Flash, and Green Arrow, the protégés react in different ways. Speedy resigns from being Green Arrow's partner and begins calling himself Red Arrow.
The others seek to persuade their mentors of their worth by secretly taking on a Justice League mission to investigate the Cadmus building. During their infiltration of Cadmus' headquarters, the three heroes find a clone of Superman named Superboy. After the discovery, the team finds out Cadmus is creating living weapons called Genomorphs. The episode deals with this revelation, the origin of Superboy, and how this relates to a mysterious group of people called The Light (Cadmus's Board of Directors). In the end, Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, and Superboy negotiate with Batman to organize a covert operations team as a practical contrast to the Justice League whose celebrity status makes it difficult to maintain secrecy. After consulting with his colleagues, Batman establishes Young Justice in a secret cave on a secluded island. Here the teens are trained and mentored by the Justice League. Miss Martian makes an appearance at the end of the episode and joins as the fifth member.
Synopsis from Wikipedia  



Review Young Justice Season 1
As a fan of the comic book series I have to say the writers have done an excellent job with season one. The storyline has a new twist and drama every episode, which keeps you coming back every week. I had my doubts in the beginning because the team roster is different from the comic (original comic roster Superboy, Tim Drake/Robin and Bart Allen/Impulse) but the writers really made it work with storyline.








One of the most interesting thing about season 1 is the relationship between Superman and Superboy. When they first meet after Robin, Kid Flash, and Aqualad free Superboy from a secret a Cadmus facility, the Justice League arrive and Superman is less than happy to see a clone of himself. Superboy tells them that “ He’s a clone made from Superman’s DNA, Created to replace him should he perish or destroy him should he turn from the light.”







Another highlight from season 1 is the agenda of the mysterious organization called the LIGHT. They are the group behind Project Cadmus and the Superman Clone. It’s revealed later in the season (to the viewers) that The Light has been behind a lot of the weird events happening all over the world.







Overall I have to recommend Young Justice to anyone who is looking for a new animated series to watch. Right now anyone looking to catch up or watch the series for the first time can check it out Season 1 on DVD. My final grade for season 1: A+







Check out the Young Justice Comic Series.
By Sean Tucker/Writer

VIZ Media's End Of Summer Digital Manga Sale

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Here is some news from our friends at Viz Media:

DIGITAL MANGA SALE OFFERING UP TO 20% OFF ON ALL VOLUMES ON VIZ MANGA APP AND

VIZ Media gives readers a fun and affordable way to wrap up the summer reading season with a just-announced “End of Summer” sale on ALL digital manga (graphic novel) titles currently featured onVIZManga.com and available for digital download through the VIZ MANGA App for the Apple iPad®, iPhone®and iPod® touch, and now also for Android-powered smart phones!

For a limited time, fans can catch up on favorite series and dive into new ones with this special promotion, which starts today running through 20th, offering up to 20% off on over 700 digital manga volumes and 80 different series (Reg. MSRP: $4.99).

Included in the “End of Summer Sale” and not to be missed is the debut of Volume 8 of the hit Shonen Jump Advanced series – BLUE EXORCIST. The latest volume of the paranormal action adventure series is available now to VIZ Manga readers more than 3 months ahead of the print counterpart’s North American release on November 6th!

Newly released VIZ Manga volumes include:

BAKUMAN Vol.12
BLEACH Vol. 43
BLUE EXORCIST Vol. 8
DR. SLUMP Vol. 9
HONEY & CLOVER Vol. 3
HONEY HUNT Vol. 6
KIMI NI TODOKE Vol. 10
LIBRARY WARS Vol. 3
NEON GENESIS EVANGELION Vol. 3
STEPPING ON ROSES Vol. 8
THE PRINCE OF TENNIS Vol. 11
WILD ONES Vol. 1
YU-GI-OH! GX Vol. 8
ZOMBIE POWDER Vol. 4 - Final Volume!

The VIZ Manga App is available for free through the iTunes Store and Google Play Store, and all manga volumes are generally available for purchase and download in the U.S. and Canada within the application for $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) per volume. More than 80 series and 700 volumes are currently available for download with new series and volumes added regularly.




Sneakers & Shoes For Otakus & Geeks

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Hey Otakus & Geeks. Today I wanted to share some really cool sneakers and shoes that I found just Google searching. Here is some really cool stuff that I found.

Captain America Heels for the ladies. You can see the colors of Capt look awesome. This is great for the ladies who love Captain America. http://www.saledunk.org/Nike-SB-Dunk-High-Heels-Captain-America







Men this is for you. These customize Batman Nike are a great homage to the original Tim Burton design. You can check it out here. http://www.high-top-nike.com/Nike-Dunk-High-Batman-The-Dark-Knight-Logo-Shoes







You can't buy these :(. However these are really awesome sneakers for Cell fans everywhere. Great job on these sneakers.












I know Justin will love these sneakers. Get on "The Grid" with these Adidas TRON sneakers. These are hard to find now, but you can try Ebay.





Can't find out where you can buy these because it's customize. However these Zelda high heels looks really good.











These Nike high heels have a Anime feel. Nice design and the blue looks great.





Pokemon Gengar sneakers really reflect the character. The purple and pink really good for who is a fan of the Pokemon. For more visit http://www.themed-shoes.com/pokemon-gengar-nike-dunks-purple-anime-shoes/









Don't where you can buy these, but these are really cool  Itachi sneakers. Naruto fans will certainly stop you at the cons to find out where did you get them.









Finally put a smile on your face, with these Harley Quinn shoes. Great good when cosplay Harley. Check it out here.
http://www.superherocostumes.com/ladies-harlequin-shoes.html

The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 Animated Movie Trailer

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Here is the brand new trailer for the upcoming DC animated film "The Dark Knight Returns." This is based off of Frank Miller's epic graphic novel. Facing the downside of middle age, a restless Bruce Wayne pacifies his frustration with race cars and liquor – but the bat still beckons as he watches his city fall prey to gangs of barbaric criminals known as The Mutants.

Persona 4 Anime Configuration Change

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Here is some Anime News: Sentai Filmworks announces a release configuration change. The September 18, 2012 release of “Persona 4 The Animation” Collection 1 on Blu-Ray will contain English language dub but not the original Japanese language.  This change has been required by the Japanese licensor.

The revised Blu-Ray configuration of “Persona 4 The Animation” Collection 1 will be priced at $59.98 reflecting a shift from the former $69.98 price point.

“Persona 4 The Animation” Collection 1 on DVD will contain both English and Japanese audio, as well as the Japanese episode commentaries.  Pricing for the DVD release is unchanged.




Stop Motion Film "Toys In The Attic" Releases September 7th

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On September 7th the stop motion animation film "Toys In The Attic" will be released. It has already won various awards in the film festival department. Movie stars Forest Whitaker, Joan Cusack and Vivian Schilling. 


Synopsis - Set in a magical world of toys and knick-knacks stored in the attic of a home in Prague, this award-winning stop-motion animated feature has been called “An animation masterpiece” (Anima Basuari), and “a diabolically inventive tale that is four parts Toy Story and one part Tim Burton (New York International Children’s Film Festival). The setting for the film was inspired by the cultural and political contrast of the Cold War era and its impact on director Jiri Barta and the Czech Republic. The world of the attic is divided into the land of happy toys in the West and the Land of Evil in the East. The despotic Head of State rules over the Land of Evil with a band of sinister minions, insects and rotted vegetables. When the lovely Buttercup (Vivian Schilling) is kidnapped and held prisoner by The Head (Jiri Labus, with voice by Douglas Urbanski), it is up to her friends - a teddy bear (Forest Whitaker), a mechanical mouse (Joan Cusack) and marionette puppet (Cary Elwes) to cross the international boundary and attempt their daring rescue. “Toys in the Attic” is a meticulously crafted visual feast, combining multiple forms of animation into an enchanting and fantastic adventure for the entire family.


Site - http://toysfilm.com/Welcome_To_Toys_In_The_Attic/toys.html






White: The Melody Of The Curse Review

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Girl group "Pink Dolls" is always pushed into the background by other popular idols. When the girls release their new song "White" - a remake from unknown origins they become instant sensations. The four members of "Pink Dolls" include Eun-Joo (Ham Eun-Jung), a former breakdancer, Jenny (Jin Se-Yeon), a singer insecure with hitting high notes, A-Rang (Choi Ah-Ra), a singer addicted to plastic surgery, and Shin-Ji (May Doni Kim) who can't sing, but is good at rapping. As the group becomes more and more popular, jealousy and competitiveness increases as all the girls tries to become the lead singer. But, when a member becomes the lead singer that person falls victim to a horrible accident, one by one. Eun-Joo then realizes that the song "White" is cursed and she attempts to reveal the secret ...

Silent Hill: Revelation 3D Trailer

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Check out the new trailer for Silent Hill: Revelation. This looks like it nail the feel of the Silent Hill world. Plus Heather Mason from Silent Hill 3 is the lead.
When her father disappears, Heather Mason is drawn into a strange and terrifying alternate reality that holds answers to the horrific nightmares that have plagued her since childhood.

Office Politics Mobile Game Review

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Justin: Here is the review of the I-Phone game "Office Politics." The review was done by Keenan (Bess) who use to be on the site. I asked him to check this game out and review it for us. Check out what Keenan had to say. 

Office Politics: Back stab a game by 'Little Drummer boy is wack a mole game with a modern day twist. Upon receiving the request to review this game I was intrigued as well as excited, because having worked in the office environment for the last 9 years, I have witnessed plenty of back stabbing in the corporate world. Did it live up to my expectations or was I the one who got back stabbed at the end? 
 
Gameplay
Solid & Fun are the 1st two adjectives that come to mind. The goal of the game is to back stab your way to the top. Back stabbing is fun and easy, all you have to do is tap on a co-workers back. If a co-worker is facing you and you tap on him, he will attack you causing you to lose life. Its simple pick and play gameplay, as the game progresses this becomes a little tricky. More and more co-workers/enemies pop up on screen as well as a boss who makes the back stabbing difficult with various special powers. This becomes pretty fun as it makes each level unique but none the less the goal remains the same....back stab as many people as you can. Often times I grew tired of the monotony. The game does offer to change things up by allowing you to change characters you play, each character has 2 unique moves to combat the bosses of each of the respective levels.

After stabbing 2 floors of the office consecutively you get a chance to battle the boss in his/her office. Side note: I would love to battle my boss in her office. This is where the game shines! Each boss is unique and the way you defeat each one is so innovative I must say. Even throwing in finishing moves with a street fighter super move like finish at the end. If you fail you go right back down the elevator back to floor one which at times was frustrating, but it made me focus more on the boss which increased the intensity of the boss fight which subsequently lead to more fun.




 
Audio & Visual
The game soundtrack is solid as well as the sound effects. I was a little disappointed by the fact that I couldn't use my own soundtrack while playing the game as I did with a few other iphone game.
Visuals are amazing in this game! The character designs are amazing. They're drawn great,animated great as well as being funny. Level 6 has a boss that has big breast and blonde hair who's special move lures all the co workers to attack you at once. The variety of characters will make you love this game.



 
Replay Value
Tons of unlockables in this game. Unfortunately 90 % of the game is locked from the start. You start out with one stage and one character unlocked. Unlocking the 1st few characters and stages no problem but after a while it becomes ridiculous. Combing challenges in game as well as obtaining achievements just to unlock one character is a bit much. Oh can I pick the muscle guy to play with?!? Oh I have to complete the game on hard with Office Bimbo(a character) & get ALL of the gold trophies.....by the way just to pick Office Bimbo you have to beat the game with another character and do similar task. That leads to playing the same 5-6 boards over and over. Some might love this while others might say screw it and spend their idle time elsewhere.


 
Pros:
Fun Pick up and Play gameplay
Great character design
A nice amount of Depth
 
Cons
Too many locked items
Many glitches when the game is interrupted by a text message,phone call or a quick exit
 
Overall Grade B
Bottom Line: The fun made you over look some of the games flaws. One of my favorite I-Phone games.

Interview With Dana Workman

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We had a chat with paranormal investigator Dana Workman from SyFy new show "Haunting Highways" we talk ghost, gadgets and more.


 OtakusandGeeks.com:  What inspired you to get into paranormal investigating?  How did you get involved with the show? 

Dana Workman:   I've always been interested in the paranormal ever since I was little.  I was obsessed with the “X-Files” (obsessed is probably understatement), and I just loved any movies surrounding the topic.  Any type of unexplained phenomena absolutely fascinates me, but on the other end - it does so because there's a huge element of fear, the unknown.  So when the opportunity came about to do the show, it was a no brainer for me.


OtakusandGeeks.com:  Can you tell us about some of the cases you encounter on the show?

Dana Workman: It's interesting, because each of the towns we went to all had a history.  There's a story that originated in these places, and one of the witnesses we interviewed truly believes, now whether that story grew legs, I don't know, ha!  But I definitely think there’s an element of truth in all of these areas.  For instance, Skin Walker Ranch is a place in Utah that was once home to a family who fled the property because of all the unexplained phenomena they experienced. So much so, that the National Institute of Discovery Science bought the ranch to study and carry out their own investigations there.  And that’s just the tip of the iceberg with this place.   

OtakusandGeeks.com:  Can you tell us about some of the cool gadgets that you use on the show?

Dana Workman:  We got the opportunity to use some very high tech equipment, I believe one of the more expensive pieces was the flir camera.  This picked up heat signatures- anything from a mouse, to a four legged mammal or sea creature - this thing came in handy quite a few times!  The least fashionable of them all though was definitely the parabolic mic, haha.  It's looks like a large satellite dish that you hold out in front of you, and amplifies the faintest of noises from far distances.


OtakusandGeeks.com:  On the show your encounters are face to face. Was there ever a time when you just had to bail due to danger?

Dana Workman: There were definitely times I repeated "this isn’t a good idea" -  the dangers alone of being outdoors in the middle of the night were scary enough.  From animals, to weather, nature did not spare us at all, that’s for sure.  I had rogue waves coming into my boat during the Bear Lake Beast episode.  The craziest wind storm kicked up out of absolutely nowhere, I've never seen anything like that. But aside from nature, we experienced unexplained things that just fueled our adrenaline to keep going ironically enough - don't ask me how! I look back now, and can't believe we experienced some of the things we did.

 OtakusandGeeks.com:  “Haunting Highways” takes place in various locations, South Dakota, Montana, Minnesota, Arkansas and Louisiana. Which state had the most disturbing encounter?

Dana Workman: I think Utah was the most interesting.  There were a lot of little things that added up to being..."weird.” There was one particular instance that stands out in my mind. It was something Jack actually experienced, and he doesn’t get spooked easily at all, so if ears perk up at all,  I KNEW something was up.  He kept hearing a weird “scraping noise” while filming that apparently was growing increasingly closer. We were standing on top of a ridge overlooking a valley at night, and he kept stopping to try and look to see if he could see something. We never figured out what it was, but it was enough to spook me out of there as fast as my little legs could run!


OtakusandGeeks.com:  Aside from dealing with the ghouls and ghost. What else are you working on?

Dana Workman: I’m working on creating and producing a show in the same field - I really do love the paranormal, and unexplained phenomena, so I'm sticking to this genre for now. But I've got my hand in a few different things ;).

OtakusandGeeks.com:  Now comes the part where the readers ask some questions. Dan2k12 asked: If you can choose any place in the world to investigate the paranormal, what place would you choose?

Dana Workman: Since the show aired, we get tons of fan mail suggesting places, and it seems every plausible investigation I look into just tops the next in terms of my interest! For me personally, I love anything with a strong history behind it, from eye witness accounts, to the legend itself, and current sightings- you can't go wrong with a case like that. I've got a growing stock pile -  I'm lucky because Skin Walker Ranch was actually one of the places I have always wanted to check out, and we actually got the opportunity to go.


OtakusandGeeks.com:  Cynthia asked: I always wanted to do some paranormal investigating around my area in Ohio. Is there any tips you can give on how to go about this?

Dana Workman:  Research!! Talk to people, and find out anything and everything. It’s important to be an open minded skeptic and try to debunk anything that has a plausible explanation. Also...patience. Lots and lots of patience!

 OtakusandGeeks.com: Finally Dana you have the floor, anyway for your fans to follow you, anything you want to plug and your words of wisdom.

Dana Workman:  Yes of course!  Twitter @danaworkman  and facebook.com/DanaWorkmanOfficial   -  I try to keep my posts interesting, with pictures, and I love sharing stories in the area of the paranormal, UFO's etc.  


The Dark Knight Rises Mobile Game Review

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Christopher Nolan's Batman has not seen a game adaptation since his first installment "Batman Begins" for the PS2, XBOX & Gamecube. Well at last Nolan's Batman is back in the gaming world well sort of. Batman is back in Mobile gaming form with "The Dark Knight Rises." Is this the game that we deserve?


Story - The story follows key plot points from The Dark Knight Rises film. It's been eight years after The Dark Knight and Batman is retired. It features all the key points from the movie, with a little more to give you more playing time. All the key characters are here from Selina Kyle, John Blake, Bane, Alfred, Gordon and many more. It does give away key plot points so if you have yet to see the movie play till after your seen it.


Gameplay - When I first saw the trailer for the game. I admit I thought this was just going to be a beat em up type of game. Then when I finally brought the game needless to say I was surprised. The Dark Knight Rises is a free roam, action adventure game. Free roam for mobile I thought well it should be with a download of 1.7 GB. The gameplay is done very well. Developers at Gameloft have giving us an entire Gotham City to explore. It's not as big as console version of Gotham City, but for a mobile game it gives us a good map to explore. The game plays into six chapters for the story then leaving you with a free roam part which consider several missions for Batman to complete. Missions can range from stopping thugs, saving civilians, chase sequences and more.


The combat in TDKR is very smooth. It utilizes the free flow fighting style that you see similar in Arkham City, only done the best way a mobile game can execute it. The game is held horizontally while Batman is control by a touch screen analog. You can use the screen to switch the camera views, which can be tricky and sometimes get in the way. However with a little practice you will get use to it, but driving the vehicles and aiming the camera can be a chore sometimes. It wouldn't be a Batman game without his toys and this game has a good amount. Batpod, The Bat and a couple of gadgets are all accessible. The game even features a nice upgrading system which will be a hit or miss with players. The hits is that the more Batman level ups the more equipment he is able to access. Batman will have more attacks, more effect, better armor and more. The miss is that some upgrades require you to spend real money. This is will turn off some folks but most of those upgrades aren't really needed, it's just for extra usage. The only real complaint is the game is relatively easy, it does have some of challenging parts like fighting Bane, but otherwise enemies will fall with a couple of punches.


Gameplay Video


Graphics - The graphics is really good. Gameloft went all out on this one to give us a very dark tone world of Gotham City. You even see some key Gotham locations such as Wayne Tower, Gotham Railroad and The Pit. The frame rate works well on my Samsung Galaxy 2, there have been notable problems with other phones, such as a pink line appearing during gameplay. However I didn't have any of those problems. I also enjoy the great addition of weather in this game. The rain, thunder and lighting effects is a welcome addition to Gotham. Character designs is a hit or miss. Batman and Bruce Wayne looks awesome. Selina Kyle, John Blake and Bane are all done well, some of the thugs look choppy but it doesn't hurt the game.


Sound - The voice acting is done well. Batman sounds just Bale, Gordon, Alfred, John Blake are all done well. However Bane and Miranda Tate sound nothing like the actors but it doesn't matter. The music is whatever you want it to be. If you have TDKR OST on your phone, turn off the game music and play the soundtrack to get that actual music. The game music is done very well, some from the actual movie or made to sound just like Hans Zimmer OST. 


Replay Value - The game is fun enough to play over again and again. Plus the addition to the free roam missions after the game should keep you busy while your traveling.


Final Grade B+/8.5 - The Dark Knight Rises is the game we deserved and the game that we needed. It has some issues, but overall it's one of the best mobile games I've played. It's worth the price of $7 bucks. Great gameplay, great production and most importantly fun to play. 

The Dark Knight Rises Review

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The long wait is finally over. The Dark Knight Rises has come at last. The epic conclusion to The Dark Knight legend. Was this worth all the hype? Does Nolan give the epic conclusion the Batman deserves? Or does this suffer from the same fate of other trilogies?


Eight years have passed since "The Dark Knight." The citizens of Gotham are at peace. Commisoner Gordon has cleaned up the streets with the new bill "The Harvey Dent Act." Batman is viewed as a murder for taking the fall for Harvey Dent's crimes. Bruce Wayne is depressed, never leaving Wayne Manor. However this are about to change when a terrorist by the name of Bane enters the picture to reek havoc on Gotham.

Demon City Shinjuku Review

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The near future. The glittering skyline of Tokyo now lies broken and crumbling under the weight of an oppressive evil: The tyrannical Rebi Rah. Desperate to rescue her father, who was taken captive by Rah and his monstrous minions, the beautiful Sayaka Rama enlists the help of Kyoya, a streetwise Tokyo teenager. The two must bravely venture into the Demon City, where even the army fears to tread.

The War Z Takes Zombie-Survival Into The Massively Multiplayer Arena

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The War Z takes zombie-survival into the massively multiplayer arena

 


 Not even the massively multiplayer online (MMO) space is safe from the shambling corpses of the undead: The War Z is an upcoming “survival horror” MMO developed by Hammerpoint Interactive, an independent Los Angeles-based studio formed just last year. Arktos Entertainment Group, a privately held investment firm, clearly believes in the developer’s vision as it has previously invested $4 million into the studio.

Set to release this fall on Windows PCs, The War Z tasks you with the immense challenge of fighting against both zombies and other survivors in huge, open-world maps (ranging between 200 to 400 square kilometers), including large, infested cities. The developers stress the inclusion of “strong role-playing-game elements” with an experience-point system that can be used to purchase new skills for your character.

Safe settlements are scattered across the post-apocalyptic world, and they provide opportunities for you to purchase supplies or sell your own. The developers also tout “unique social elements” in the game, like placing bounties on and sending help requests to other players, who of course may or may not help you, depending on their own agendas.

“The whole team is obsessed with zombie culture as well as with post-apocalyptic games like Fallout,” said Eric Nordin, the senior game designer for The War Z, in the press release. “At the end of the day, we want to ship a game that we want to play ourselves, and we’re hoping that other gamers will recognize our passion and be excited about playing as well.”

It sounds a lot like the popular zombie survival mod, DayZ, for Bohemia Interactive’s ARMA II, right down to The War Z’s Hardcore mode where death is permanent (in DayZ, this is the only option). DayZ, however, is just a side project still in alpha being managed by a one-man team, with constant updates being made almost every week. The War Z, also currently in alpha, has a full-fledged development studio behind it.

Hammerpoint bucks the usual trend of the MMO-subscription model for The War Z by only requiring a single purchase, and it promises free content updates upon release, as well as dedicated public and private servers. For those looking to get in on the action early, a closed beta is in the works.


















Source: venturebeat.com
Article by Giancarlo Valdes