The Park Review

As the sun sets over Atlantic Island Park, you must explore its dilapidated rides in search of your son, Callum. As darkness falls, you will experience panic and paranoia.

MHz Choice Relaunches with VHX/Vimeo

MHZ Choice announces the re-launch of its SVOD service MHz Choice. Now available through video technology platform VHX, which is a full-stack solution providing the technical capabilities, MHz Choice can now deliver a high quality SVOD experience to their growing list of subscribers.

MHz Choice offers subscribers continuous online access to its critically-acclaimed library, which includes the International Emmy Award-winning series Spiral (Engrenages), and the acclaimed drama A French Village (Un Village Français). Subscribers also have exclusive access to new installments of many of MHz's beloved series such as, the Italian series Detective Montalbano. 

New series, seasons and episodes, will be released on Tuesdays through, MHz Choice adding to their extensive collection of international mysteries, dramas, comedies and documentaries.
 
“After more than 20 years of bringing viewers MHz Worldview, no other media outlet knows this market better and MHz Choice represents the company’s bold next phase. As a commercial network, we aren't just adapting to an ever-changing market, we're leading it,” states Frederick Thomas, MHz Networks founder and CEO.
 
With VHX powering the technology for the SVOD service, MHz can now deliver branded video experiences to fans on the web and across a suite of custom OTT apps developed for iPhone, iPad, Android, and Roku, with a continued roll out of other connected devices to increase subscriber access. New customers receive a free 30-day trial and then subscribe for $7.99 per month.
 

MHz Choice can be accessed online at http://choice.mhznetworks.com.

VIZ Media To Publish First-Ever POKÉMON COOKBOOK Later This Year

Tantalizes the taste buds of POKÉMON fans and home chefs everywhere as it announces plans to publish THE POKÉMON COOKBOOK: EASY & FUN RECIPES on December 6th. Arriving in time for the holidays, THE POKÉMON COOKBOOK: EASY & FUN RECIPES contains delectable and inventive recipes inspired by the best-selling Pokémon characters. Created by Maki Kudo, THE POKÉMON COOKBOOK will carry an MSRP of $14.99 U.S. / $17.99 CAN. Create a variety of delicious dishes that look like your favorite Pokémon characters—from desserts to pizza—with more than 35 fun, easy recipes. Make a Poké Ball sushi roll, Pikachu-style ramen or mashed “Meowth” potatoes for your next party, weekend activity or powered-up lunch box.

“This book offers fans a tasty way to celebrate POKÉMON with dozens of recipes inspired by the property’s many iconic characters,” says Beth Kawasaki, Senior Editorial Director for VIZ Media. “Filled with mouth-watering snacks, entrees and desserts, THE POKÉMON COOKBOOK is sure to become a fun and creative kitchen companion for families and foodies!”

POKÉMON is one of the most successful international entertainment franchises of all time. More than 275 million POKÉMON video game titles and over 21.5 billion Pokémon Trading Cards have been sold in more than 74 countries in addition to substantial publishing and merchandise sales. VIZ Media is the official North American distributor for a wide variety of POKÉMON home media releases including animated series and films and also publishes a variety of POKÉMON manga graphic novel series including Pokémon Adventures, Pokémon Adventures: FireRed & LeafGreen, Pokémon Adventures: Emerald, Pokémon Adventures: Diamond & Pearl/PLATINUM, Pokémon Adventures: HeartGold & SoulSilver, Pokémon Adventures: Black & White and POKÉMON X•Y.

Lenni Reviews: Dreamlands #1 by Felicitas Ivey

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Keno Inusaka is a hacker who stumbled into the computers of a secret organization called The Trust. This organization prides itself on hunting demons so they kidnap Keno and keep him prisoner, letting the world think he's dead. When the facility he works in is breached, Keno finds himself in the Dreamlands; living among the same sort of creatures The Trust kills. He is given as a gift to Samojirou Aboshi, a demon, who treats Keno with more respect than anyone at The Trust ever did. When a team of soldiers come to bring him back, Keno isn't sure if he wants to go, having found a place where he is safe and loved. But The Trust doesn't want to let him go.

This is a pretty awesome first outing for a fantasy series. It's well developed with fun world-building, interesting characters, and an engaging story. Keno and Samojirou are a cute couple and their relationship develops slowly over time. They don't jump into bed right away because Keno's past abuse is addressed and worked through with patience and care; so there isn't much in the way of out and out smut. There are some steamy love scenes so this book is for mature audiences.

If I had to complain about one thing, it would be that the story is terribly short on decent human beings. A lot of fantasy or science fiction stories have "the monsters are more human than the humans" angle but I found myself thinking too often that there are too many assholes in this book. It made me kinda depressed! Other than that, 4.5 out of 5 for this book! I look forward to the next one!

For more reviews and silly things, check out Haunting Hypatia.

Sega & Relic Announced Warhammer Dawn of War III Officially Unchained

At long last, the sun rises on a new age of battle! Relic Entertainment and SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III, the long-awaited third instalment of the critically-acclaimed real-time strategy franchise. The loyal are rewarded!

Dawn of War III immerses players in the escalating brutality of galactic warfare, where they will lead elite hero units and colossal armies to victory, or oblivion. Powerful super-walkers will tower over the front lines as screen-shaking assaults blister the battlefield in an all-out, over-the-top spectacle worthy of the iconic Games Workshop® Warhammer 40,000 universe.

Building on 12 years of explosive gameplay, Dawn of War III combines the epic scale of Dawn of War, with the customization and elite heroes of Dawn of War II. The result is a best-in-class edition giving players the rich strategic experience, stunning visuals, and catastrophic surprises that they’ve come to expect as Relic brings the franchise into the modern era.

“This is the Dawn of War that fans have been waiting for,” said Stephen MacDonald, the title’s Executive Producer. “Our biggest units ever? Check. Giant orbital lasers? Check. Base-building, epic heroes, huge battles, it’s all in there. Get ready for the biggest Dawn of War yet. For the Emperor!”

In an announcement trailer released on the official Dawn of War III YouTube Channel this morning, Relic revealed the devastating forces of Space Marines, Eldar, and Orks locked in battle, slipping ever deeper into the darkness of endless war.

With previous instalments released prior to Relic’s acquisition in 2013, Dawn of War III will be a landmark release for Relic: its first main title produced entirely as a SEGA®-owned studio.

“This announcement is a big moment for all of us at Relic, and at SEGA,” said Justin Dowdeswell, General Manager at Relic. “We’re setting the bar for what we can achieve, and showing players what they can expect from us in the future. This is just the beginning.”

Patlabor and Ghost in the Shell Music composer Kenji Kawai on toco toco tv

Kenji Kawai composer of Patlabor and various anime soundtracks is featured on the Japan discovery show "toco toco." In this show, Japan creators show us places they like in Japan and speak about their activity. In this episode Kenji Kawai will introduce us to the Kita-Shinagawa area, where he was born and raised and where he is still living today. Check out the episode below.

Hatsune Miku Expo at Wamu Theater

If there is one thing every otaku must experience at least once is a Hatsune Miku concert. The Vocaloids have been around for a while and once again they make their rounds to the United States. This time they stop at the Wamu Theater for once again a spectacular show. If you never experience this unique show let me fill you in a little bit about it. The Vocaloids are holographic images who perform with voice synthesizer. One of the most famous of all the Vocaloid is Hatsune Miku. The show kicked off with the introduction of each Vocaloid with surrounding applause. The atmosphere was electrifying fans of all ages were in attendance. Die hard Miku fans with cosplay, accessories and t-shirts. One thing that was amazing to see beyond the performances was the reaction of people who never seen the show. Otakus & Geeks reached out to those in attendance and you can read comments some below.

"This was my first time actually going to a Miku concert. I've follow her since I saw a cosplay of her at San Diego Comic Con a few years ago. I asked the cosplayer about who she was dressed  as and the rest was history. I started listening to every single album I can import or find and really got into the music. The concert is everything I thought it will be. What really struck me was the use of lighting, the sound quality and how well Miku moves. I'm definitely going to be seeing this again if they come back." - Debra Winston

"I must confess I don't follow the anime stuff or any of this so I didn't know what to expect. I know my girlfriend is really into this so I got her tickets for our 1 year anniversary. I have to admit that I was surprise oh how good it was. My girlfriend didn't pitch show very well to me when we arrive. The songs were catchy, the energy in the theater was positive and the movement of these holograms was life like. If you're  a fan I will strongly recommend it." - John Kessler  

Fans have spoken and our own friends have also enjoyed the show. Each Vocaloid gets there time to shine in the spotlight with a set piece of music for each one. If you love Vocaloid and are a big of Hatsune Miku this something you might want to check out. For more details on upcoming concerts visit here http://org.mikuexpo.com/na2016/

A Nostaglic Journey: Spyro the Dragon

As a 90's kid, I grew up with many great entertainment that is considered nostalgic today. One of these forms of entertainment would be video games. During this time, my mom had gotten the first PlayStation and she was the #1 gamer in the house. I was up in coming with my ways of being a gamer. Probably my mom's favorite game was Spyro. As time went on, I started to get really attached to Spyro too. Soon I would watch mom play the games and she in turn would watch me. Every time I got stuck with a boss, I was too frustrated and afraid to even try to beat it, so I would hand the controller to her. I would hide in between my hands as she did it and she would say to me to watch so I would know what to do. I tried but after a while I put my hands back towards my eyes again. I guess I just wanted my mom to do the hard parts and I would pick up where she left off.

Spyro, has gotten more recognition with the Skylander series and seems to be reaching we within the new generation. However, in my opinion, nothing beats the original. Spyro was a part of my childhood and was one of the few games I remembered that led me to love videogames.

For those of you that have no idea what Spyro is all about, I will explain. Spyro the Dragon is a series of games that follows Spyro saving his world from different evils and saving dragons along the way. Of course the last titled Spyro game was Spyro; Dawn of the Dragon n the PS3 and XBox 360. They did have a series that was about where Spyro came from and those games came unto the Wii.

Spyro the Dragon has been a game that I can never put down. Even though the story of Spyro is linear, everything else about it makes it charming. The replay value is amazing and the series is a collect-a-thon for any complitionist. The one thing that really got to me though was the soundtrack.

The soundtrack is amazing. Some of my favorite songs come from the 3rd Spyro game Spyro: Year of the Dragon  and other games of the series (except for the last game). It gives a real jazzy feel and makes me want to dance, even the boss music.

So why this post about a dragon? Well since Sony is bringing back (or by this time brought back) Ratchet and Clank and other games, I feel this series should make a comeback.

Do you agree? Please leave a comment below.

Dragons Rule!!!!!

NightHawk #1 Preview

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Press Release

Straight from the pages of Squadron Supreme comes the most brutal super hero in the Marvel Universe in a hard-hitting new ongoing series! Marvel is pleased to present your first look inside NIGHTHAWK #1 – the new ongoing series from fan-favorite creators David Walker (Power Man And Iron Fist) and Ramon Villalobos (E is for Extinction). He is Chicago’s lethal vigilante – dispensing swift and vicious justice to those who truly deserve it. But when the city’s shadiest power brokers begin turning up dead – each murdered more gruesomely than the last – Nighthawk must ask himself the hard questions. Does this killer deserve to be caught? What does he want? More importantly, what does the killer have to do with Nighthawk? To answer those questions – Nighthawk might have to look in the mirror first. The mystery begins here! Don’t miss one minute of the bone-crunching action when NIGHTHAWK #1 comes to comic shops and digital devices this May!