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"Ace Combat 6" coming to Xbox 360
by Karl Schneider (Mon 03-26-2007)

According to Namco Bandai, Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation will be available later this year on Xbox 360 and will introduce online play to the series.The move will mark the first time the series will appear on a non Sony console (excluding the one relea...

New ACE COMBAT to Arrive in 2006
by News Editor (Sat 09-24-2005)

Namco Hometek Inc. has announced Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. The latest addition to the Ace Combat franchise, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War challenges players to develop their high-flying reputati...

Robotech Legacy Set 3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-25-2001)

What They SayIt has often been said that the original broadcast of the ground-breaking series Robotech was a key factor leading to the current interest in Japanese animation. In the 15 years since its initial airing, Robotech has remained one of the most ...


Guild Wars Nightfall
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Thu 10-26-2006)

The exciting thing about the time just before new consoles are released, is that games come out like mad. Not only that, but they seem to be at a much lower price point than say six months ago. I guess it goes to show that even though the games can be pl...

Robotech Vol. #05 (Tue 09-11-2001)

What They SayAs a massive Zentraedi Armada prepares for a final assault on the people of Earth, preparations for battle take a back seat as an historic union between man and alien takes place - the wedding of Max Sterling - one of earth\'s greatest heroes...

Flitter Leads ACE VENTURA 3
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 07-17-2007)

I usually don't publish comedy news here at Mania unless there is some sort of genre specific detail in the film's story. I'll skip that and just bring this bit of news for you guys since you probably remember the original "Ace Ventura"...

Drizzt Do’Urden Is Back?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-24-2007)

Since his conception in the Icewind Dale Trilogy back in 1988, R.A. Salvatore’s Drizzt has grown from an initial side character to the most well-renowned persona of the Forgotten Realms universe.   Hello Maniac readers and welcome to this, th...


First look at SPACE ACE comic
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-08-2003)

Don Bluth's SPACE ACE, that beloved animated video game from the mid-80s, is getting dusted off as a comic book. A new full-color six-issue mini-series will debut this summer published by CrossGen Entertainment and produced by MVCreations, the team behin...

Cyber Monday and the New Amazon Kindle
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-26-2007)

With Thanksgiving already a few days cold, the holiday season (along with all of its consumer-driven trappings) has officially arrived and though economists predict lean shopping numbers for the end of this year, you wouldn’t know it by the sheer vo...

Ace Master's Dream
by Pat Ferrara (Sun 07-30-2006)

As a hilariously awkward boy in my youth I couldn't imagine anything better than being my favorite superhero while leafing through the slick, thin pages of my DC and Marvel comic books. For most of us though the fantasy ends there to become a detached fo...

Pathos Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Thu 07-10-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mika SadahiroTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayAce\'s life with the gorgeous author King and the hypnotic, aloof J is nothing short of paradise...unless J is in the mood to tease, harass and torture! Surpri...


Smallville "Combat" Preview Clip #3: "Clark gets a Beat Down on "Smallville (Thu 03-15-2007)

Click here to watch the third of 3 Preview Clips from next week's brand new Smallville "Combat" featuring Tom Welling and guest Star Kane beating Clark Kent senseless...

LE DERNIER COMBAT
by JOHN THONEN (Sun 03-17-2002)

French director Luc Besson has never exactly been the darling of the American critics. Many may give Besson a favorable nod for one or two of his films, most frequently LA FEMME NIKITA. But most are too confused by Besson's refusal to be labeled as the di...

Smallville: 'Combat' & ' Promise' Photos (Sun 03-11-2007)

The CW has released 13 images from "Promise," the Thursday, March 15 episode of Smallville. The CW has also released 23 images from "Combat," the Thursday, March 22 episode of Smallville.

Smallville: Spoilers For #6-17 "Combat" (Fri 01-26-2007)

KryptonSite has posted spoilers for the 17th episode of Smallville's current season. The title of the episode is "Combat."


Smallville "Combat" Preview Clip #1: "Lois is 'Smallville's" Puss in Boots (Thu 03-15-2007)

Click here to watch the first of 3 Preview Clips from next week's brand new Smallville "Combat" featuring Erica Durance and guest Star Ashley.

BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT TO RELEASE HAYATE THE COMBAT BUTLER (Sat 07-05-2008)

July 4, 2008 (Cypress, CA) -Bandai Entertainment Inc. announced today that they release the 52 episode anime series Hayate the Combat Butler. The Romantic comedy series focuses on Hayate, an unlucky teen who is on the run to avoid being responsible for h...

Smallville "Combat" Preview Clip #2: "Smallville's Chick Fight" (Thu 03-15-2007)

Click here to watch the first of 3 Preview Clips from next week's brand new Smallville "Combat" featuring Erica Durance and guest Star Ashley beating each other...

Smallville "Promise" and "Combat" Episode Stills (Thu 03-08-2007)

The CW has released 13 stills Smallville episode "Promise" and 23 stills from "Combat" featuring Tom Welling, Allison Mack, Erica Durance Michael Rosenbaum, Kristin Kreuk Annette O'Toole, John Glover and guest stars, Sarah-Jane Redmond , Ashley and Kane. ...


Manga Review: Hayate the Combat Butler (Thu 05-10-2007)

Robert\'s getting into gear with a new series this week with a look at the November 2006 release of Hayate the Combat Butler Vol. #1 (of 11) from Viz Media.

Smallville: More "Combat" Images w/WWE Wrestlers (Thu 03-08-2007)

The CW has released over 20 images from "Combat," the March 22 episode of Smallville featuring guest WWE wrestlers Kane and Ashley. Pics include Erica Durance in very tight clothing.

Smallville "Combat" CW Official Description (Sun 03-04-2007)

The CW has released a description of "Combat," the Thursday, March 22 episode of Smallville. "Clark (Tom Welling) and Chloe (Allison Mack) discover Titan (guest star Kane), a Zoner, is the star of a secret fight club whose bloody battles to the death...

Smallville "Combat" Final Ratings (Wed 03-28-2007)

The weekly rankings for the week of March 19th - 25th have been released including the final number of viewers for each show. 'Smallville' ranked at #82 with 4.07 million viewers for its March 22nd episode "Combat". It should be noted however that the sho...


Smallville "Combat" Extended CW Official Trailer (Sat 03-17-2007)

Click here to watch the all new Extended Smallville "Combat" Trailer posted by the CW featuring Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Erica Durance and guest star Kane in new scenes from the episode.

6 New Smallville Stills from "Combat" (Sun 02-18-2007)

Click here to view 6 new stills from Smallville's episode "Combat" due to air March 22nd featuring Tom Welling, Erica Durance and guest stars WWE superstars Kane and Ashley Massaro.

Last Exile Vol. #2
by Paul Jacques (Thu 02-17-2005)

What They SayClaus and Lavie deliver Alvis to airship Silvana’s captain, Alex Row. But much to Claus’s anger, Alex Row accepts Alvis inhumanely into Silvana and leaves the duo and their damaged ship behind. Claus and Lavie fly to Silvana to re...

ADV Films UK Talks Autumn and Winter Releases (Tue 09-12-2006)

LOAD UP SAMURAI GUN! TAKE A RIDE TO THE WILD, WILD EAST FROM 16th OCTOBER 2006 LONDON, UK, 12TH SEPTEMBER 2006 ADV Films, the leading producer-distributor of anime in the U.K., are proud to bring you on 16th October 2006 a new kind of justice: Samurai ...


Mahoromatic Vol. #1: Combat Maid
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 01-04-2003)

What They SayCreated by GAINAX (Evangelion, Wings of Honeamise, FLCL, His and Her Circumstances), scripts and direction by Hiroyuki Yamaga (Wings of Honeamise), character designs by Kazuhiro Takamura, featuring an English dub by Bang Zoom (Vandread, X). ...

Macross TV Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 01-05-2002)

What They SayThe Review!Barring the first episode here, there\'s three really great episodes. And I mean grrrrreat! Audio: Originally recorded back in the early 80\'s, anyone expecting much from this mono soundtrack is going to be disappointed. The Japan...

Media Blasters June 2001 Announcements (Tue 04-01-2003)

Media Blasters Announcements for 6/26/01. (With exception of Mail Order Maiden 28 (DVD) which is 4/24/01) The following is new release information for Media Blasters titles pre-booking on 05/22/01 and a street date of 06/26/01. Media Blasters is thrille...

Mobile Gundam Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY Vol.#03
by Ben Leary (Wed 08-08-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Masatsugu Iwase (Original Story: Hajime Yatate and Yoshiyuki Tomino)Translated by:Ikoi HiroeAdapted by:Ikoi HiroeWhat They SayShinn Asuka is the ZAFT Empire\'s ace pilot. And it\'s not just his elite combat skills that make h...


Mobile Suit Gundam Movie 1
by Paul Grisham (Sat 05-11-2002)

What They SayThe Legendary Gundam Movies Now on DVD! Universal Century 0079. Amuro Ray, a normal boy, finds himself the newest soldier in the war between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon when he becomes the pilot of the Federation\'s pr...

Smallville "Combat" Overnight Ratings (Mon 03-26-2007)

Overnight ratings put The CW's new episode of Smallville "Combat", at fifth place #5 with 3.4/ 5 and an estimated 4.2 million viewers. "Combat" unfortunately lost a big chunk of its viewership because it was pre-emptied in certain markets like Chicago and...

Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-17-2003)

What They SayUniversal Century 0093, 13 years have passed since the events of the original Mobile Suit Gundam series. But the foundations of peace are once again threatened by a new Neo Zeon Army led by the infamous Char Aznable! Their ultimate goal is to...

DICE Vol. #1 (also w/toy)
by J.J. Matthews (Fri 07-22-2005)

What They SayA Galaxy Full of Adventure! The Sarbyllion Galaxy can be a dangerous and troubling place. But when people get into trouble, there\'s one name they know to call - DICE! This heroic organization will dispatch a highly-trained team to solve an...


Macross Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by jjmatthews (Wed 12-21-2005)

The Review!Please note that this review is of a screener release; the final release will have four episodes on the first disc and two on the second. The screener release only contained the first three episodes so this review is looking at it purely from a...

Beware THE MIST
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-01-2007)

It seems only fitting to talk about Stephen King in the first Book Buzz column of October. Turned 60 last month, the American horror guru has written over 50 bestselling novels and won countless literary awards. His patented brand of disturbing, psycholog...

GODZILLAAAAA!!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-05-2006)

Warner Home Video and Amazon.com have announced the wionners of their "DVD Decision" promotion for 2006. The 10 movies that received the most online votes will be released by Warner Home Video in two waves. THE ILLUSTRATED MAN, THERE WAS A CROOKED MAN, PR...

Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack - Anime Movie Classics Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-30-2007)

What They SayUniversal Century 0093, 13 years have passed since the events of the original Mobile Suit Gundam series. But the foundations of peace are once again threatened by a new Neo Zeon Army led by the infamous Char Aznable! Their ultimate goal is to...


Hayate The Combat Butler Vol. #09
by Robert Harris (Thu 09-25-2008)

Creative Talent: Writer/Artist: Kenjiro HataTranslation: Mark GiambrunoAdaptation: Yuki Yoshioka and Cindy Yamauchi  What They SayHayate owes a debt of gratitude to Hinagiku--the cute, sporty, and all around perfect-in-every-conceivable-way student ...

ACE honors GANGS, CHICAGO
by Mike Whybark (Mon 02-24-2003)

VARIETY relays the news that GANGS OF NEW YORK and CHICAGO took top honors in Sunday's American Cinema Editors awards.Also honored were BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE and episodes of THE SOPRANOS and SEX IN THE CITY.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think...

MARK-ing New Territory - Part One
by James Stevenson (Thu 07-11-2002)

Sony's newest PlayStation 2 title THE MARK OF KRI will be on store shelves July 30th. With its innovative combat system, the game has already gained a reputation as one of the hottest new action titles on the market. KRI revolves around the discovery...

Hayate The Combat Butler Vol.#03
by Robert Harris (Wed 07-25-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kenjiro HataTranslated by:Yuki Yoshioka & Cindy H. YamauchiAdapted by:Mark GiambrunoWhat They SayAs if dealing with his mistress Nagi\'s outlandish demands weren\'t taxing enough, poor (yet perennially) hardworking Hayate has ...


New Board Game Simulates Future Combat On Alien Moon
by News Editor (Fri 07-01-2005)

In the year 2315, on a distant moon in a remote corner of the galaxy, the mercenary armies of competing corporations battle for the rare resource rubium. This month the battle will be fought in family rooms across North America with the release of Nexus O...

"Smallville: Combat"
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 03-24-2007)

I didn’t get a chance to review last week’s episode of Smallville and that’s a shame because for my two cents they actually finally did something interesting with the Lana/Clark/Lex love triangle thing.  Of course, it took the gr...

Actors found to combat 3000 DEGREES
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 03-24-2004)

It looks like Danny Boyle's follow-up to 28 DAYS LATER might not be SUNSHINE after all, but instead will be 3000 DEGREES. Boyle is slated to direct the Warner Bros. project which has just cast Ed Harris and Woody Harrelson as firefighters, while Billy Cru...

"Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Justice for All"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Thu 02-01-2007)

Pheonix Wright makes his triumphant return to the videogame market, again on the Nintendo DS. As a defence attorney, not only must he prove that each of his clients are not guilty, but do so within three days. In this court system, it seems that each o...


Time Ace
by Captain Gordon Edward (Fri 03-30-2007)

Plot: In 1914, eccentric scientist Dr. Hugo Clock created a time machine with the plans of going back in time and preventing World War I from happening and preventing millions of needless deaths. However, his sneaky assistant, Dr. Klaus Scythe, hijack...

Smallville "Combat" Images (Fri 02-16-2007)

The WWE has released six images from the March 22 Smallville, featuring guests Kane and Ashley Massaro. Images also include Tom Welling and Erica Durance.

Smallville "Combat" Trailer Screencaps (Fri 03-16-2007)

It's Clark vs. WWE wrestlers Kane and Ashley. See over 50 screen captures from the March 22 episode. Spoiler Warning.

Smallville "Combat" CW Official Director's Cut (Sat 03-17-2007)

Click here to view the new Smallville Official CW Director's Cut featuring guest star Ashley!!


Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb (Xbox)
by Vince "Moesha" Massa (Fri 03-21-2003)

If I were to say to you: I'm thinking of a third-person adventure game where you run around through crumbling ruins, swing over pits lined with spikes, trade gun fire with hired goons, jump impossible distances and scoot around crumbling ledges, all i...

Smallville "Combat" Episode Description (Tue 03-06-2007)

A Zoner called Titan (Kane) turns up in a secret fight club that broadcasts its battles on the Internet. When Lois investigates, she's kidnapped and forced to participate, and Clark's attempt to save her sparks a surprising turnaround. Athena: Ashley.

Hayate The Combat Butler Vol.#04
by Robert Harris (Wed 11-14-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kenjiro HataTranslated by:Yuki YoshiokaAdapted by:Cindy H. YamauchiWhat They SayFor full-time butler-in-debt Hayate, attending high school - even one tailor-made for his working class values - remains just a dream inside a dre...

Hayate The Combat Butler Vol.#01
by Robert Harris (Thu 05-10-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kenjiro HataTranslated by:Yuki Yoshioka & Cindy H. YamauchiAdapted by:Mark GiambrunoWhat They SaySince the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler pa...


Hayate The Combat Butler Vol.#02
by Robert Harris (Wed 06-06-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kenjiro HataTranslated by:Yuki Yoshioka & Cindy H. YamauchiAdapted by:Mark GiambrunoWhat They SayHayate\'s new career as a live-in butler for the mega-moneyed Sanzenin family is in full swing, but this job requires more than j...

Hayate The Combat Butler Vol.#05
by Robert Harris (Tue 12-04-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kenjiro HataTranslated by:Yuki Yoshioka & Cindy H. YamauchiAdapted by:Mark GiambrunoWhat They SayTo truly be considered a butler of the highest caliber, Hayate needs more than just punctuality, an unwavering sense of loyalty a...

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations
by Captain Gordon Edward (Thu 04-26-2007)

Plot: The defining battle for justice is about to begin as animated characters and cliffhanger storylines come to life in a courtroom where anything can happen. The complete story of Phoenix Wright comes together as players explore both the past and p...

DOCTOR WHO: RELATIVE DEMENTIAS
by Tony Whitt (Tue 08-13-2002)

The Doctor receives a postcard from an old friend at UNIT who's worried about strange goings-on at the Alzheimers care facility where her mother is being treated. There's also something else the Doctor refuses to tell Ace about, and it's putting a strain ...


Get Over Those Terrible Gifts
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-24-2007)

No matter what holiday you celebrate there’s always one constant during the winter season: terrible gifts. Because of a schedule / travel conflict with the fam I happened to celebrate Christmas early this year. Did I get Subterranean Press’ li...

Return to Lovecraftian Horror
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-07-2008)

The New Year is officially here, and with it a new crop of science fiction, fantasy, and horror literature is beginning to spring up from the fertile minds of genre authors everywhere. But though 2008 is the year of the new, some authors from the past, ...

Mobile Suit Gundam: MS 08th Team Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-20-2002)

What They SayUniversal Century 0079. The last battle in Southeast Asia is about to take place. As the Zeon’s being to evacuate their base, the Federation moves in for the attack! Zeon ace, Packard, rushes to engage the enemy in order to buy his troo...

Prince of Tennis Vol.#09
by Jarred Pine (Thu 10-20-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takeshi KonomiTranslated by:Joe YamazakiAdapted by:What They SayThe much-anticipated match between Seishun Academy's Ryoma Echizen and St. Rudolph's Yuta is underway, and neither of them is giving in to each other's intimidati...


Stealth
by Coming Attractions (Thu 02-12-2004)

Genre:Action/Science Fiction.Studio:Columbia Pictures.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Josh Lucas; Jessica Biel; Jamie Foxx; Richard Roxburgh; Sam Shepard; Joe Morton.Who's Making It:Rob Cohen (Director); W.D. Richter (Screenw...

Macross TV Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 01-06-2002)

What They SayThe Review!It\'s good. It\'s all good here. Audio: Originally recorded back in the early 80\'s, anyone expecting much from this mono soundtrack is going to be disappointed. The Japanese language soundtrack is pretty good overall. There\'s no...

UK’s TORCHWOOD blazes into bookshelves
by Karl Schneider (Tue 01-16-2007)

Devil’s Due Publishing releases a boxed set of R.A. Salvatore’s most beloved fantasy tales, individual SF and fantasy ‘best of’ anthologies get the 2006 treatment under Wildside Press, and BBC Books releases their first literary...

Science of Sci-Fi
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-10-2007)

Though largely neglected in the past, the link between science fiction and technological development is an important one; one that spurs scientific discovery and connects the world of grounded truth with the realm of infinite possibility. The pulp magazin...


Sakura Wars TV Vol. #3: Crescendo
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-01-2003)

What They SayThe forces of evil are growing stronger-even Mother Nature has turned traitor and is itching for a fight. The world needs a team of defenders: a dedicated group that will work together in harmony and ace precision; a band that will refuse to ...

Area 88 TV English Cast List (-)

ADR Director: Scott McClennen Translator: David Hewitt ADR Script: Christine Auten Studio: ADV Studios Area 88 is the story of Shin Kazama, a young Japanese ace pilot who was going to take a job with Yamato Airlines, where he was dating the daughter of t...

Lost comedy lives on DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-24-2005)

Here are the prize winners in our ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 giveaway: Stacey Allen and Aaron Essig proved to have superior email ninja skills, and will be receiving their prizes shortly. All others can just sit in the crying corner until they get their emoti...

Neon Genesis Evangelion Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 04-18-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sadamoto YoshiyukiTranslated by:Mari MorimotoAdapted by:What They Saybehold the angels of God descending Japan's most controversial anime series is over... but not the manga version of Neon Genesis Evangelion! Yoshiyuki Sadamo...


Macross English Cast Finalized (Thu 12-01-2005)

MACROSS: 2009. Ten years of furious conflict and frenzied construction have turned an alien wreck into a human triumph: the colossal space battleship Macross. On the day of the ship’s launch, the world waits with bated breath to witness mankind̵...

ADV Films January 17th Solicitation Information (Wed 12-14-2005)

HOUSTON, Deccember 13—ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce five exciting titles set to hit the streets on January 17, beginning with the tenth and final volume of Gantz! Other Jan 17 relea...

Area 88 Vol. #2
by Dani Moure (Thu 12-14-2006)

What They SayOnly The Strong Survive. In every life there comes a moment when skill is pushed to the limit, when the only thing that stands in the path of death is the strength of the spirit and the shear will to survive. Outnumbered and overpowered, Sh...

Area 88 TV Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-11-2006)

What They SayJapanese ace Shin Kazuma was staring at a cozy future at Yamato Airlines, where he was dating the president\'s daughter. Instead, he\'s tricked into signing on as a mercenary and now must serve a three year hitch or raise $1.5 million to buy ...


USPS Announces Super Hero Stamps
by News Editor (Tue 12-06-2005)

The United States Postal Service has unveiled their 2006 Commemorative Stamps. One of the sets will honor super heroes. This is the first stamp pane (20 stamps) honoring comic book super heroes to be issued by the Postal Service. Half of the stamps on the...

Book Buzz: From Novik to Heinlein and George R.R. Martin, Deluxe Editions
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-28-2008)

In an overloaded release schedule of sci-fi, horror and fantasy book debuts a few reduxes by renowned authors George R.R. Martin, Robert A. Heinlein, Philip K. Dick, and Naomi Novik stand out amongst dozens of new titles.   The month of July has se...

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Yamamoto Yohko, Starship Girl
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-09-2001)

What They SayA thousand from now, the great battles between civilizations have been reduced to the shoulders of a handful of chosen champions. When a war is waged, each side picks its representatives, gives them spaceships and the fight is on! Of course i...


Robotech Legacy Set 4
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 02-10-2002)

What They SayFifteen years of peace are shattered when a new invasion force, the Robotech Masters, wage war against the Earth\'s struggling survivors. The victor\'s prize is control of the mysterious Protoculture Matrix - the secret powerhouse of Robotech...

City of Heroes
by Vince "Moesha" Massa (Thu 06-03-2004)

Super heroes have (finally) been getting a fair shake by the entertainment world in the past few years (ignore the Daredevil movie and this theory holds water). The argument could be made that this is due to the advances in technology that finally allow m...

Summoner
by Ure "Vader" Paul (Wed 04-04-2001)

Joseph, the Summoner, is here and we must say he looks pretty cool, considering that he's coming from developers which never tried out their talents in making an RPG before. After the amazing success of Free Space, Volition has decided to endeavour a ...

THE AVENGING FIST
by BRIAN THOMAS (Thu 06-06-2002)

Those that have always wanted to see Yuen Biao and Sammo Hung play superheroes need look no further than this film, though they only play supporting roles. In the future, all weapons have been abolished by international treaty. 100 policemen are selected ...


MARK-ing New Territory - Part Two
by James Stevenson (Thu 07-18-2002)

Last week, CINESCAPE presented part one of its profile on Sony's team behind the upcoming action-game THE MARK OF KRI. This week, we'll look at the puzzles (or lack thereof) in the game.In THE MARK OF KRI, gamers will frequently find themselves using the ...

Wizardry 8
by Branislav "Bane" Babovic (Tue 12-18-2001)

Far before most of the gaming population today started realizing what computers are, the first six parts of the Wizardry serial had already been on the market for various platforms - from consoles to personal computers with but a couple of megabytes of RA...

Bandai Visual, Microsoft and Memory-Tech Agree to Collaborate on the Development of HD DVD Authoring Technology for the Release of śFreedom ť (a New Anime Title), śRoyal Space Force "The Wings of Honneamise ť, śPatlabor The Movie ť and śPatlab (Tue 01-09-2007)

Bandai Visual, Microsoft and Memory-Tech Agree to Collaborate on the Development of HD DVD Authoring Technology for the Release of "Freedom" (a New Anime Title), "Royal Space Force "The Wings of Honneamise", "Patlabor The Movie" and "Patlabor 2 The Movie"...

Being a Brief Discussion of Anime Dubs: Gravion Zwei, Volume One
by Way Jeng (Thu 03-10-2005)

Hello, and welcome back for another look into the thrilling realm of Japanese Cartoons dubbed in English. This time I'll take a look at Gravion Zwei (hereafter simply Gravion), volume one, released by ADV Films and dubbed by ADV Studios. This series was a...


Scrapped Princess Novel Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Fri 08-04-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ichiro Sakaki/Yukinobu AzumiTranslated by:Paul KottaAdapted by:What They SayFourteen years ago, a dark and devastating prophecy was revealed: a girl will bring about destruction and death and the world will lie in ruins. A dec...

Mobile Suit Gundam: Ecole du Ciel Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 10-11-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mikimoto HaruhikoTranslated by:Ikoi HiroeAdapted by:What They SayÉcole du Ciel - where aspiring Gundam pilots train to become Top Gundam! Year is 0085 of the Universal Century. Daughter of a brilliant professor, Asuna is a b...

ADV Films Announces Innocent Venus Cast List (Wed 06-20-2007)

Innocent Venus The year is 2035. Twenty-five years ago hyper-hurricanes devastated the planet, killing billions, destroying the world economy and leaving North America, Russia and Northern Europe encased in ice. Japan has achieved a limited recovery throu...

Stardate 0007.07: Summer Rumors
by Michelle Erica Green (Fri 07-07-2000)

Voyager is back in production, which hopefully will end the ongoing tales about various castmembers threatening to bail for the final season. All the actors are under contract, and--even if she is a Borg at the moment and could conceivably stay that way--...


WEIRD WAR II: BLOOD ON THE RHINE
by James T. Voelpel (Fri 10-19-2001)

With films like SAVING PRIVATE RYAN and TV series like BAND OF BROTHERS, some role-playing fans out there may be looking for something in the World War II vein. Well, the creators of the Origins Award winning DEADLANDS role-playing game seem to have what...

AIR FORCE DELTA STORM
by Troy Roberts (Wed 01-23-2002)

AIR FORCE DELTA STORM is the newest arcade style flight simulator from Konami, and the first for the Microsoft Xbox. Closely compared to Namco's ACE COMBAT 4: SHATTERED SKIES for the Playstation 2, DELTA STORM offers over 50 challenging missions and over ...

LARA CROFT: TOMB RAIDER 6-Inch & 12-Inch Action Figures (Playmates)
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 06-24-2001)

Gone are the familiar curves and exaggerated features of video game-vixen Lara Croft, the pixilated adventurer-babe created by Eidos. Playmates' "Tomb Raider: The Adventures of Lara Croft" line of 6-inch and 9-inch action figures made an initial splash on...

PATLABOR 1 and 2 on Disc
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 11-28-2000)

Last week, we ran a brief primer on the Patlabor franchise, which encompasses manga, video, and these two theatrical features. This week, we take a closer look at the two films as they appear on DVD from Manga Entertainment. For most Western viewers, the ...


Yukikaze Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-13-2008)

What They SayAll five episodes of the series on two dual layered BD50 discs from an upconverted source.The Review!Fighting a war that mankind has forgotten on a world far away, the military men deeply involved with the first real alien encounter find them...

Frank Miller's '300'
by Chris Brown (Wed 09-27-2006)

It has been a long, tough road for Frank Miller and Hollywood. He once vowed never to work in Hollywood again, and now that he's taking the film world by storm with adaptations of his comic work, he hasn't wavered on that one bit. With the wildly succes...

Blue Gender the Movie: The Warrior
by Bryan Morton (Fri 06-24-2005)

What They SayIt is unknown how long they have existed. Some sightings date back to 2017. But in the year 2031 Humankind was replaced as the dominant species on Earth.

They are known only as The Blue. Many believed that the Blue were created ...

Vandread Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-28-2002)

What They SayBrand new animation from GONZO, the studio that created BLUE SUBMARINE NO.6 and GATE KEEPERS! Women are Monsters! For generations, the men of the planet Tarak have waged a valiant war of survival against their fierce enemies of the planet Me...


Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 06-29-2002)

What They SayAs the Earth Federation\'s space fleet begins its naval review, the remnants of the Duchy of Zeon carry out their secret plan of vengeance. Will Kou Uraki\'s newfound confidence and upgraded Gundam enable him to stop Anavel Gato\'s nuclear st...

Noir Vol. #1 Limited Edition (Fri 02-22-2002)

What They SayThe original video anime that started airing in April 2001 is now on DVD! That stylish anime that you might wanna call the anime version of \'La Femme Nikita.\' Contains 2 episodes. The Review!Action, political intrigue, beautiful settings, a...

Shinesman
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-31-2000)

What They SayHiroya Matsumoto, hoping to become a great employee as his late father, has just been hired at Raito, a top trading company. Little does he know that he’s been recruited for a very mysterious department within the company: Special Duty ...

Secret Agent Woman
by Chris Wyatt (Thu 09-26-2002)

Lucy Liu, currently on screen as Agent Sever in the new film BALLISTIC: ECKS VS. SEVER, is a self-described klutz who's amazed at her status as an action star."It's so funny," says Liu. "My friends who knew me from before just laugh. In real life I'm so m...


Sakura Wars TV Vol. #1: Opening Night
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-24-2003)

What They SayIt is the 1920s, and Japan is under attack by demonic invaders. The government has designed sturdy, albeit steam-powered, robot armor suits for the impending battle, but only young ladies with the proper combination of virtue and spirit can p...

Sakura Wars TV Vol. #5: Stage Fright
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-17-2003)

What They SaySakura finally realizes her dream of starring in the Imperial Flower Combat Troop\'s new show, but the devious Satani has more than a bouquet of roses with which to reward our star. What will the team do when their key player is running plays...

Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Vol. #02
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-18-2000)

What They SayMankind has moved into space. But now, the space colonies, ruled by an oppressive Earth government, have struck back! Five young pilots in robotic armors called Gundams have begun attacking the Earth. As war looks inevitable, Minister Darli...

Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Collector ™s Edition Box Set
by Mark Thomas (Wed 06-27-2007)

What They SayThree years of peace have followed the Earth Federation\'s victory over the Duchy of Zeon. Now, in the year 0083 of the Universal Century, the last remnants of Zeon begin their plan for revenge by stealing a prototype Gundam armed with nuclea...


Yukikaze Vol. #1 Limited Ediiton
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-23-2004)

What They SayUnbeknownst to the general population, an alien force opened an inter-dimensional gate in Antarctica over 30 years ago in an attempt to invade the Earth. The unified forces of Earth formed an elite military unit under command of the United Na...

Nuku Nuku Dash Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 12-21-2003)

What They SayMeow! Ryunosuke Natsume is crazy for Nuku Nuku, a gorgeous 19-year-old living with his family. But he doesn\'t know she\'s a renegade androbot who Mishima Industries is desperately trying to recapture! The fun begins when Ryunosuke wants his ...

Yukikaze Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-10-2006)

What They SayAn operation has been set into motion that will flush out the traitor within the FAF and ensure the safety of everyone. While Yukikaze lays down a holographic decoy, all FAF forces are ordered to evacuate back through \"the Passageway.\" The ...

Sakura Wars TV Vol. #1: Opening Night W/Box
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-24-2003)

What They SayIt is the 1920s, and Japan is under attack by demonic invaders. The government has designed sturdy, albeit steam-powered, robot armor suits for the impending battle, but only young ladies with the proper combination of virtue and spirit can p...


Neon Genesis Evangelion: Platinum Edition Vol. #2
by Bryan Morton (Mon 05-16-2005)

What They Say\"An essential part of modern anime history... highly recommended\" - Anime On DVD Three\'s a Crowd! As if having to defend the Earth and mankind wasn\'t enough to cope with, Shinji Ikari now finds himself faced with something completely une...

Area 88 Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Mon 09-25-2006)

What They SayThe Only Way Out Is To Kill Or Be Killed. Shin Kazama is a gifted pilot with a bright future, a beautiful fiancée and a job with a prestigious airline until a treacherous act of betrayal rips his world apart and sends him into the barren de...

Touch DVD-Box (Thu 02-10-2005)

What They SayThe well beloved 101-episode TV series, \"Touch\", based on the original work of Adachi Mitsuru serialised in the \"Shounen Sunday\" magazine, is now finally available on DVD. The video is remastered for release in conjunction with the 20th ...

Yukikaze Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 01-04-2004)

What They SayUnbeknownst to the general population, an alien force opened an inter-dimensional gate in Antarctica over 30 years ago in an attempt to invade the Earth. The unified forces of Earth formed an elite military unit under command of the United Na...


Full Metal Panic Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-18-2003)

What They SayIt\'s never easy being the new guy. Ask Sousuke-proving himself to a squad of teammates at least ten years his senior will be an uphill battle. But when the mission drops them deep behind enemy lines with no support, it\'s going to take every...

Amazing Nurse Nanako Vol. #2
by Roman Martel (Wed 02-06-2002)

The Review!Overall Rating: 4.1 (on a scale of 1-5) --Disc Ratings- Sound: 5 Picture: 5 Menu: 4 Presentation: 5 Goodies: 4 Overall: 4.6 -Artistic Ratings- Animation: 4 Sound: 4 Plot: 3 English Acting: 4 Music: 3 Overall: 3.6 Intro What do jiggling, G...

Read or Die
by andrew (Wed 10-15-2003)

The Review!One of the biggest OVAs in recent history from Japan has finally reached the US. Are we ready for a heroine called ?The Paper?? Audio: Manga decided to go all out and placed four different soundtracks on this DVD. There are 2.0 and 5.1 versio...

Mobile Suit Gundam: MS 08th Team Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 07-08-2001)

What They SayThe year is UC 0079, the Federation has begun mass production of the prototype Gundams for use by their ground forces. Shiro Amada, commander of the 08th MS Team must lead his squadron through fierce fighting on the ground. However, the Zeon...


Phoenix Wright Vol. #01
by Julie Rosato (Thu 08-28-2008)

Attention Phoenix Wright fans! After some delay Del Rey is finally set to release their Phoenix Wright manga collections – and there were no objections (yaay)! What They Say: Only one name strikes fear into the hearts of evildoers everywhere: Phoe...

TOMY AND D3PUBLISHER OF AMERICA UNLEASH NARUTO™: NINJA DESTINY FOR NINTENDO DS™ (Thu 02-28-2008)

Explosive 3D Ninja Combat Headed for Stores Today LOS ANGELES – February 26, 2008 – TOMY Corporation and D3Publisher of America, Inc. (D3PA), publishers of interactive entertainment software, today announced that NARUTO™: Ninja Destiny ...

ADV Films UK Talks February Releases (Wed 01-21-2004)

ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR FIRST VOLUME OF MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO: THE MOTION PICTURE - PRINCE OF DARKNESS FEATURE-LENGTH FILM SEQUEL TO THE POPULAR TV SERIES MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO TO BE AVAILABLE 16th FEBRUARY 2004 ...

Dangaizer 3 Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-20-2002)

What They SayAvid gamer Hina Mitsurugi loves the fast paced action of battle. Whether it\'s blasting away the competition on her favorite arcade game or watching the latest kickboxing match, she\'s always ready for a good fight. When an innocent outing wi...


Ronin Warriors Vol. #05
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-03-2002)

What They SayRyo and the other Warriors confront Talpa again, and once again, Talpa seems to have the upper hand. After Talpa quickly absorbs the others and their powers, Ryo and White Blaze are all that stand against the forces of doom and the conquest o...

Guild Wars Factions
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Wed 09-06-2006)

Guild Wars has been one of my favourite MMORPGs for quite some time, and one of the main reasons is because there are no subscription fees. What also helps the game is that there is an interesting storyline, and it is incredibly fun to play. I have spent ...

Disciples 2: Dark Prophecy
by Branislav "Bane" Babovic (Fri 02-22-2002)

When the first Disciples appeared towards the end of 1999, it didn't do too well on the market, but it did manage to win the hearts of many fantasy-strategy fans. Age of Wonders, and another sequel to the HoMM serial appeared about the same time, and ...

SCOOP: Scarecrow cameo for BATMAN 5?
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-19-2003)

As development continues on the fifth BATMAN movie, one of our friends from across the Atlantic Ocean wrote in to tell us of a juicy casting rumor making the rounds over in England. According to our informant, there's talk that BATMAN director Christopher...


DRAGONBALL Z: LEGACY OF GOKU II
by Troy Roberts (Tue 08-26-2003)

When Atari released DRAGONBALL Z: LEGACY OF GOKU on the Game Boy Advanced last year, the sales really showed how big the DBZ license is. The game was probably the best selling non-Nintendo GBA title of the year, and while the game was only a little over m...

"Gears Of War"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Sun 12-31-2006)

The game of Gears of War was a media event this year, winning awards left and right. It was the top selling game for the X-Box 360 for its price points (Darn you Burger King games), and was one of the must have games not only for the holidays, but the ...

"Tortuga Two Treasures"
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sun 04-01-2007)

Welcome to the 18th century. Prepare to enjoy the pleasures of the day, which include looting and killing people. Of course those where just the events that you could experience as the life of a pirate, and as Thomas "Hawk" Blythe (Blackbear...

Kurogane Communications Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-22-2002)

What They SayIn the near future, earth has been devastated by an immense war. Haruka, one of the few survivors, lives in the ruins of Japan. Knowing no other survivors, she lives with five robots. Spike, the youngest robot, serves as her best friend, Cler...


Ronin Warriors Vol. #01
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 03-09-2002)

What They SayLong ago, the evil Talpa and his Dynasty waged war upon the Earth from his supernatural realm. Defeated by a lone warrior, Talpa was banished, but never forgotten. Reigniting his thirst for power, Talpa along with his Warlords have once again...

Atelier Iris 3
by Captain Gordon Edward (Mon 06-18-2007)

The Atelier Iris series continues -- released nearly annually now for the third straight year -- which is been a blessing for those who enjoy sprite based RPG games. In fact NIS continues to seek out and publish this style of game as often as possible, an...

"Shining Force EXA"
by Captain Gordon Edward (Thu 04-26-2007)

Two groups, the Noswald Empire and the Fyrlandt, have been at odds for over a hundred years. Things have never been an all-out war but the two countries are constantly battling it out for just the good of their own people. Oddly enough the battle here ...

STAR FOX ADVENTURES
by James Stevenson (Wed 10-02-2002)

One of the final N64 games that was going to be released was DINOSAUR PLANET. The game was coming along well from the excellent design studio Rare, before it was moved to the GameCube, and the STAR FOX franchise was injected in. After a long wait, the gam...


You Are Iron Man
by Robert T. Trate (Sat 04-05-2008)

“Iron Man, one of Marvel’s most durable Super Heroes, is blasting onto video game platforms and the big screen this spring. The epic, action-packed Marvel Studios production will be directed by John Favreau and stars Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Br...

Blue Gender Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-23-2002)

What They SayContains: Heresy When Yuji disappears from the Medical Station, Marlene defies orders and decides to find him on her own. Now, with Amick Hendar\'s security forces on high alert, Marlene must descend into the lower reaches of the Military S...

Macross Vol. #4
by J.J. Matthews (Tue 08-01-2006)

What They SayBetrayed by the military of their own planet, the crew of the Macross find themselves trapped on the Earth, unable to evacuate their civilian passengers even as the Zentradi attacks continue to rain down from the skies. In the air, a new ri...

Abernethy & Graves Score Big With Original Music For New Star Trek Games
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-05-2006)

Award-Winning Composers Write Epic Sci-Fi Orchestral Music For Upcoming Blockbuster Video Games To Coincide With 40th Anniversary Of Star Trek Bethesda Softworks® and Rednote Audio have announced that veteran video game and film/TV composers Rod Abernethy...


Saturday Morning Cartoons return!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 09-02-2006)

Saturday Morning Cartoons. This phrase might not mean anything to some readers, but to my generation it's something magical. Sure, our local stations had syndicated shows and programs for kids that ran cartoon shorts on weekday mornings and afternoons, an...

The Temple of Elemental Evil
by Ure "Vader" Paul (Thu 09-25-2003)

Computer role-playing games have evolved over the years - D&D games in particular. The basic D&D rule set has been updated, modified, and tweaked time and again, ultimately progressing to today's Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 rule set. These regulat...

Area 88 TV Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Mike Dungan (Tue 06-17-2008)

What They SayShin Kazama is a gifted pilot with a bright future, a beautiful fiancée and a job with a prestigious airline - until a treacherous act of betrayal rips his world apart and sends him into the barren desert of the war-torn Kingdom of Asla. With...

THE MARK OF KRI
by James Stevenson (Thu 06-27-2002)

One of the most anticipated PlayStation 2 games of this summer is Sony's THE MARK OF KRI. Featuring an innovative combat system, action-filled gameplay and excellent animation, the game looks to make big waves this summer.Players assume the role of Rau, a...


MECHASSAULT 2 announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 02-05-2004)

Microsoft Game Studios has announced that it is in development on MECHASSAULT 2, the follow-up to its Xbox sci-fi combat game released back in 2002. The sequel is being designed by the same folks that brought you the first MECHASSAULT, Day 1 Studios.MECHA...

Seven Samurai 20XX (Mon 06-23-2003)

Plot:An evil force is attacking your town. You're not going to stand there and take it are you? Of course not, you're going to do the logical thing and gather up a posse of samurais and kick some town-invading ass.Platform:PS2Company:Sammy StudiosStatus:C...

Evolving the Genre: Part Two
by Troy Roberts (Fri 02-21-2003)

Yesterday we began coverage on Konami's newest extreme sports titles, EVOLUTION SKATEBOARDING, and today we're continuing that coverage with EVOLUTION SNOWBOARDING."EVOLUTION SNOWBOARDING is a little bit different," says Justin Kubiak, Product Manager for...

BLOODRAYNE
by Troy Roberts (Mon 10-07-2002)

Since the release of TOMB RAIDER all those years ago, there have been attempts by almost every company to come up with something that will be accepted by the public as well as TOMB RAIDER was. While many have failed, Majesco plans to leap ahead of the TOM...


SCOOP: Your feedback on CITY OF HEROES!
by Patrick Sauriol (Sat 04-24-2004)

We asked and you answered the call! Yesterday we made a call for gamers participating in the CITY OF HEROES beta testing phase to send us their thoughts of this anticipated PC video game which allows you to create and play your own superhero in an online ...

MARK-ing New Territory - Part Three
by James Stevenson (Thu 07-25-2002)

Last week, CINESCAPE presented part two of its profile on Sony's team behind the upcoming action-game THE MARK OF KRI. This week we talk about the animation and the most difficult challenges that faced the team.While playing through THE MARK OF KRI, one c...

Master of Orion 3
by Ure "Vader" Paul (Tue 03-04-2003)

Anticipation in games can be a good thing. When a truly revolutionary game is created, or a game is so good that it garners throngs of fans that play the game so incessantly it borders on religious, the community practically demands a sequel. Or, in this ...

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Mon 09-27-2004)

September was an absolutely hectic month for computer games. And, it's not even over yet! One can safely say that it's been the busiest month for gaming this year. You could also say that one only needs to take a quick glance at the November relea...


Icewind Dale 2
by Ure "Vader" Paul (Tue 09-03-2002)

In the gaming business (and a good business it is) we are always faced with making the proper distinction between particular genres. Lately, most developers tend to blend various game genres to satisfy the diverse needs of each player out there. As games ...

NEW LEGENDS
by Troy Roberts (Tue 04-30-2002)

With NEW LEGENDS coming from Justin Chin, the same guy who helped developed DARK FORCES, JEDI KNIGHT, and THE CURSE OF MONKEY ISLAND, I was really expecting something from this game. The game's concepts sound cool, and it looks to be a lot like one of my ...

I Hate Uwe Boll
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-03-2007)

Now I know this is a little off topic and Uwe Boll is an extremely easy target, but this weekend I saw a trailer for the upcoming IN THE NAME OF THE KING and I’ve gotta vent. It almost seems trendy now to hate the craptacular German director / produ...

Where’s My Dance with Dragons?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-29-2007)

Reading and enjoying epic genre literature requires, unfortunately, a great deal of patience. Though we love our favorite authors for their mind-expanding work, their creation of new worlds and imaginative storytelling ability, we can be the first to bran...


Mobile Suit Gundam Movie 2
by Paul Grisham (Sat 05-11-2002)

What They SayThe Second Volume in the Acclaimed Mobile Suit Gundam Movie Trilogy! The war rages on, and the Federation ship White Base continues to do battle with the Zeon forces as they undertake the long journey to federation headquarters in Jaburo. B...

ETERNAL DARKNESS: SANITY'S REQUIEM
by James Stevenson (Wed 07-03-2002)

Nearly complete for the N64 before being scrapped in favor of a GameCube release, ETERNAL DARKNESS: SANITY'S REQUIEM, is Nintendo's first M-Rated title for the GameCube. Hopefully it will signal the end of the "kid-only" reputation that the Big N has come...

Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences presents 2001 awards
by James Stevenson (Tue 03-05-2002)

The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences has announced the winners of its annual awards. HALO took home top overall and console honors, while BLACK & WHITE got the nod for PC game of the year. The biggest surprise was Sony's ICO, which took h...

DOCTOR WHO: COLDITZ
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 12-07-2001)

The Doctor and Ace have turned up in some pretty tight spots during their space- and time-spanning travels, but there can be few locations as cold, as foreboding, as singularly unfriendly to errant visitors than the Nazi prison camp known as Colditz. Even...


Yukikaze Box Set
by Bryce Coulter (Tue 05-27-2008)

What They SayYukikaze is a masterfully told science fiction tale combined with breathtaking aerial animation that will keep you on the edge of your seats! Based on the award winning novels "Yukikaze" and "Good Luck", Yukikaze tells the story of Rei Fukai,...

Axis & Allies Battle Soon
by News Editor (Sat 09-03-2005)

Avalon Hill will soon be releasing their Axis & Allies Miniatures, a new World War II themed wargame system. Axis & Allies Miniatures will give both novice and veteran wargamers the ability to engage in historically authentic, squad-level tactical combat ...

DOCTOR WHO: DUST BREEDING
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 08-03-2001)

I haven't enjoyed any series lately as much as I've been enjoying the Big Finish Productions line of original DOCTOR WHO audio dramas. With over twenty stories under their belt, the BF group has turned out an impressive array of adventures starring all of...

Ant Bully
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Wed 08-02-2006)

Lately we have seen a lot of movies come out, all of them involving CGI in some major manor. This summer alone, so far we have had Monster House, Cars, Barnyard, and now Ant Bully. I must confess that a lot of the games that come out based on movies, gene...


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Shaggy Dog Story
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-23-2006)

THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Alan Menken hasn't entirely dropped out of site since scoring a run of successful Disney animated features from THE LITTLE MERMAID through HERCULES. He did some TV work, scored Disney's humdrum animated HOME ON THE RANGE as wel...

Tron 2.0
by Ure "Vader" Paul (Tue 08-26-2003)

I think my eyes have turned into fluorescent green jelly after this game. I've been playing it so much I'm beginning to experience weird hallucinations. (If you're an anti-gaming lobbyist, please disregard this statement; our editor hasn't...

Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Undrentide
by Ure "Vader" Paul (Mon 06-23-2003)

Rummaging through my precious collection of PC games, I found it hard to find something I'd consider worth playing more than once. Happily, my quest for any halfway decent game ended when I located Neverwinter Nights among my compilation, which was on...


"Arthur And The Invisibles"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Wed 02-21-2007)

Oh Atari... Do you remember the good old days? I do. You used to churn out hit after hit, rising as the cream of videogames. Now -- in the pursuit of money -- you have taken on lesser franchises, which even include film adaptations, and that means you ...

Spider-Man 3
by Captain Gordon Edward (Mon 05-07-2007)

Well another Spider-man release indicates that we have another Spider-man game on the shelves to eat up like candy. In the third movie we see Spider-man dealing with Venom, Harry Osborn / Green Goblin 2, and Sandman. Since this is a game base on the movie...

I Am Legend
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-03-2007)

As the Fall season rapidly approaches, one of fiction’s most popular manifestations of the Other is lurking from the shadows and sizing up your jugular in a slew of new horror, fantasy, and even science fiction literature.   Hello Maniac read...

WARCRAFT
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-27-2007)

In breaking with tradition this week, a Pocket Star release has given me an excuse to spend most of my discourse on something I positively love: WARCRAFT.   Ever since playing a demo version of the original Warcraft (on a Shuckysoft shareware CD) a...


THE LION, THE WITCH and the Videogame
by News Editor (Wed 11-16-2005)

Buena Vista Games brings gamers and Narnia fans an unforgettable adventure with video games inspired by THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE. The video games are now available at retail outlets in North America for the PlayStatio...

Spook Country
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-06-2007)

The man hailed as the father of cyberpunk is back on the bookshelves with a follow-up to 2003’s Pattern Recognition, a novel Publisher’s Weekly named one of the best books of the year.   Good start of the work week to all of you Maniac ...

THEY HUNGER
by Pat Ferrara (Sat 08-04-2007)

Being shopped around Hollywood studios as “DELIVERANCE with vampires,” Scott Nicholson’s instant classic They Hunger puts the psychological punch back into good ole-fashioned supernatural thrillers.   Author of 2006’s The Fa...

Magic and Mayhem: Art of Magic
by Branislav "Bane" Babovic (Mon 10-22-2001)

After a lot of announcements, Art of Magic, the sequel to the famous fantasy blockbuster Magic and Mayhem appeared on the market. Bethesda Softworks managed to publish the game in spite of the chaotic situation with Charybdis designers who were, in the me...


The “Potterverse” Defined
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 04-03-2007)

Jim Butcher propels the Dresden Files, Janine Cross’s dark fantasy series reaches its conclusion, and entertainment journalist Edward Gross takes a stab at chronicling the development of all things Harry Potter in a very weighted edition of this ...

Gunparade March Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-28-2004)

What They SayContains Gunparade March DVD Operation One along with a high-quality Collector\'s Tin to hold the remaining DVDs! It began in 1945, at the end of the Pacific War. Alien invaders filled the Earth skies, and mankind was forced to confront an ...

Doctor Who: Death Comes to Time
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 07-14-2001)

The first indication that something is very wrong can be found in the publicity that the BBC put out concerning this unique online event. When announcing the premiere of the first-ever internet-based dramatic presentation from the BBC, it was noted that t...

Mahoromatic Vol.#02
by Mike Dungan (Thu 11-11-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story/Art: Bunjuro Nakayama, Bow DitamaTranslated by:Jeremiah Bourque / English Adaptation: Anna WengerAdapted by:What They SayWhen suguru, Mahoro and company set off to the beach, they get sand kicked in their faces by a gian...


The Three Kingdoms: Fate of the Dragon
by Nikola "Bunny" Zakic (Wed 03-14-2001)

It would be a pity to think that all has been said in the gaming industry, and wait until hardware manufacturers decide to produce a new something that might revolutionize gaming, as we know it. I mean if the monkeys had waited for ladders to be invented,...

BLOOD TO BLOOD and MINA: The Dracula Story Continues
by Dan Cziraky (Fri 11-10-2000)

Mina: The Dracula Story Continues was first published in September 1994 by Ace Books. Author Elaine Bergstrom used the pseudonym `Marie Kiraly` for her story, which picks up Mina Harker`s journal entries about three-quarters of the way through Bram Stoker...

Toy fans and gamers "click" with HEROCLIX
by Andrew Kardon (Mon 06-17-2002)

Toy collectors got game. No, we’re not talking about the latest MICHAEL JORDAN action figure from McFarlane Toys. Think smaller, much smaller. Heck, think miniature. Yep, we’re talking about the latest craze to sweep the nation: WizKids’ MARVEL HEROCLIX: ...

Batman Begins
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-28-2005)

Genre:Action/Comic Book Adaptation/Sequel.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne/"Batman"); Michael Caine (Alfred); Katie Holmes (Rachel); Liam Neeson (Henri Ducard); Morgan Freeman...


Midway Gamers' Day -- Fall 2004
by James Stevenson (Mon 08-30-2004)

Last week in sunny San Diego, California, Midway held its fall gamers day to show off the rest of this year's lineup along with a sneak peek at some first quarter 2005 titles. CINESCAPE was there and has the scoop on each of the titles shown.MORTAL KOMBAT...

SUDEKI
by James Stevenson (Thu 07-29-2004)

The RPG seems to be a dying breed these days. If it's not MMORPG, there just doesn't seem to be much interest. Sure the FINAL FANTASY series does well, and KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC made a stir, but it just seems the massive amount of time and energy do...

Handbooks and Sourcebooks and Novels...Oh My!
by James T. Voelpel (Sun 10-13-2002)

Hey Gamers! Feeling buried under the veritable landslide of recent DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS releases? CINESCAPE is here to save the day with a brake-down of three recent D&D publications that every gamer should know about.D&D Publication #1: CITY OF THE SPIDE...

Books this Month
by Chris Wyatt (Wed 09-11-2002)

A big hello out there to all you genre book enthusiasts. Before we get underway, I want to ask for some help. Next month I'd like to start off Wordscape with a few reader recommendations.What have you read lately? What have you liked? What have you hated?...


The History of Wolverine...Or Is It?
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 06-04-2001)

Fans of that claw-popping, cigar-chomping mutant adventurer known only as Logan (or Wolverin