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The Manic Maniac: Darwinist Gaming
by Joe Crosby (Fri 07-18-2008)

...f console gaming. And some of you who think you are good now will, in the end, suck.   Why Will You Suck? As the popularity of the Wii and its inclusive, interactive gaming has grown, plenty have argued that hardcore console gaming is coming to...

Online Gaming, Mario and New Game Smell
by James Stevenson (Sun 09-01-2002)

...d, I'm in gaming bliss.There really is something about having the classic Mario tunes (and in a lot of ways, 3d renditions of the classic gameplay) brought to life on the GameCube. I literally have been sucked in, doing my best to collect all of the Sh...

XBOX takes command of online gaming world
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 03-06-2003)

Introduced a little more than than a year ago, Microsoft's Xbox gaming system has achieved a significant victory over its next gen console rivals, Sony's PlayStation 2 and Nintendo's Gamecube. The Xbox Live online gaming service now has over 350,000 subs...


Gaming as a Job
by James Stevenson (Mon 04-15-2002)

I just got done playing MONSTERS INC. for the Playstation 2 (look for my review sometime this week). I can't say that this was the most enjoyable experience of my life - the game itself is lots of item collecting and backtracking. But, in general, gaming ...

Online Gaming... Are You Ready?
by James Stevenson (Sun 08-18-2002)

I just got in from a trip to San Francisco to check out Sony's upcoming first-party lineup, as well as the PlayStation 2 online lineup. I have to say that going into it I was pretty skeptical about online gaming. I remember telling an HDTV-crazed analyst ...

Gaming board backs 'Garfield' slots (Fri 06-04-2004)

Nevada gaming regulators determined Thursday that Garfield, the fat, lazy comic-strip cat, appeals primarily to adults and is a suitable character for slot machines. More...

'Nocturnals' up for gaming award
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-06-2004)

...ocs on to gaming accolades.


Advancing the Gaming Platforms (Fri 03-10-2006)

I admit I\'ve strayed recently and looked outside the anime world. As long as I\'ve been into anime I\'ve been longer into video gaming and recently made a guest editorial at the Advanced Media Network on \"Advancing the Gaming Platforms.\"

High-definition gaming
by James Stevenson (Fri 02-11-2005)

...ason that gaming on the PC is better than on consoles, and this may go a bit of the way to alleviate those concerns. At the same time, anything that will make games look better is a good thing. All in all, more widescreen HD games will only be more lik...

Holiday Gaming Guide
by James Stevenson (Tue 11-26-2002)

... time for gaming, all starting with the GameCube, and what quite possibly is the next Game of the Year.METROID PRIME is the triumphant return of Samus Aran to the console realm. While played from the first-person perspective, it's hard to call this gam...

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Lefties better at gaming?
by Karl Schneider (Wed 12-13-2006)

According to an Aussie Professor, left-handed people are better at managing information during certain complex tasks, including video game playing.The research, published in the journal Neuropsychology, suggests that left-handers often outperform right-ha...

Gaming Goodness: Tsuki - Possession (Fri 11-10-2006)

With our introductory article and first review posted earlier this week, Dan Barry has sent in his thoughts on the game Tsuki - Possession.

Gaming Goodness: Do You Like Horny Bunnies? (Fri 12-15-2006)

Luis is taking a stab at another of the adult PC games that are available in the US with a look at a sequel no less, Do You Like Horny Bunnies? 2.

Advantages to Gaming
by Troy Roberts, with James Stevenson (Fri 05-30-2003)

If you've been reading the news lately, you'll see that recent studies at the University of Rochester have found that people who regularly play video games full of high-speed car chases and first-person shooters have shown better visual skills than those ...


'Spider-Man 3' Trailer at Hollywood/Gaming confab
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 06-28-2006)

Attendees at the inaugural Hollywood and Games Summit were among the first to get a glimpse of the highly anticipated "Spider-Man 3" as executive producer and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige unspooled a surprise screening of the film's exclusive trai...

Gaming Goodness: Doushin - Same Heart (Mon 11-06-2006)

We\'ve got a new feature on the blog that we\'re kicking off today as some of our reviewers have been taking a look at some computer based games. The first article starts off with a bit of a look at the medium in general and then goes into a review of Dou...

Gaming Protected by the First Amendment?
by James Stevenson (Sun 05-12-2002)

Perhaps you missed the piece of news (I was on vacation) that hit Yahoo almost three weeks ago. The story was overlooked, but it definitely shouldn't have been. In St. Louis, a law has been passed that limits minors' access to violent or sexually explicit...

A Retro Gaming Experience
by Troy Roberts (Fri 01-31-2003)

Have you ever gotten into one of those moods where you want to play nothing but older games? Hey, nothing against the quality of today's games, but sometimes I just get the urge to sit down with an old game and just play it for the fun of it (I don't seem...


The Cute Factor
by James Stevenson (Sun 09-22-2002)

...friend if gaming is cool, and if you don't have a girlfriend that's part of the test." Which brings me to the point of this article, the geekiness. Sure, gaming has become more socially acceptable, but as a whole, it's still a geeky pastime. I have a g...

Soldner: Secret Wars
by Vince "Moesha" Massa (Fri 07-09-2004)

Gaming trends are an interesting thing to follow. Looking back over the past fifteen years it is interesting to see how milestones have been set by certain titles and how the gaming market has shifted (or slithered) in order to jump on the genre popularit...

CINESCAPE's Top 10 Games of 2001
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Mon 01-14-2002)

...excellent gaming engine that its predecessor had. The storyline is basically non-existent (other than "We're fighting for our land, and anyone in our way must die"), but when you're having fun, who needs a storyline? Ripping through hundreds of enemies...

Who Made This?
by James Stevenson (Fri 03-21-2003)

...ce in the gaming industry?There are few solid names that incite gamers in our industry. Shigeru Miyamoto is one of the most famous, along with Sid Meier, Hideo Kojima, Yuji Naka, and Yu Suzuki (I apologize if you feel excluded, these are just off the t...


Hard Work, Determination, and Lots of Free Time
by Troy Roberts (Sun 04-28-2002)

...life of a gaming journalist may look fun to most people, but it can be extremely hard work. Making sure there is an update for the website every night, trying to get articles in before the magazine goes to print (when companies don't send you question ...

License To Ill
by Damon Brown (Tue 02-20-2007)

...quo;s big gaming convention, calling it “Ghost of War” (God of War) or “Ghost May Cry” (Devil May Cry) in honor of the titles it obviously aped. That said, the game does take from some of the best experiences in recent memory...

Hacking HALF-LIFE 2
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 10-17-2003)

This time in our weekly column, James and Troy tackle the issue of the recently hacked HALF-LIFE 2 and exactly what it means to the gaming industry."Stealing source code is just a bastardly thing to do. Not only is it illegal, it makes hundreds of thousan...

Same Game, Different Day
by James Stevenson (Fri 05-23-2003)

...ant a new gaming experience, not something I've played before. The one booth that I thought showed some promise in this respect was Nintendo's. The Big N was showing off a lot of titles that featured Connectivity between the Game Boy Advance and the Ga...


Girl Gamer
by James Stevenson (Fri 06-27-2003)

...n Sarah's gaming experience: She owns an N64, mainly for SUPER MARIO 64 (where she collected all 120 stars and found Yoshi "on top of that building thing"), and MARIO KART 64, where she's as good as I am. So she does have some experience playing videog...

Galaga: Destination Earth
by Branislav "Bane" Babovic (Thu 11-09-2000)

It has been almost two decades since an Atari Game appeared, a game that would change the arcade game genre forever. Since it appeared in 1984 it served as a pattern to a swarm of games, leaving its mark even on some games that will become gaming legends....

Cossacks: European Wars
by Nikola "Bunny" Zakic (Fri 04-20-2001)

...ed to the gaming industry as well. And if you consider the analogy improper, Think of the bright stars of the gaming industry such as Homeworld, Civilization and Counter Strike or maybe even Sims. Back to the subject - I am quite sure that Age Of Kings...

Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds
by Gareth Von Kallenbach (Mon 11-26-2001)

In 1977, audiences were introduced to the battle between the evil Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance in the classic "Star Wars" series. With the advent of computer gaming, fans longed to take command of something more than a simple starship or soldier...


Popo Can Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 06-16-2005)

... world of gaming except video games. Yup, slapstick gaming with elementary school kids. Now that might not sound so good in a review, and that might have grown old after the first few chapters in this title. I have to say I almost gave up on PopoCan be...

Zack Snyder and EA Join Together for 3 Projects
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 09-29-2008)

...potential gaming projects. The deal also includes the potential of turning those future gaming titles into big screen adaptations handled by Snyder's shingle Cruel & Unusual Films banner, which is run by the director with co-president Deborah Snyde...

E3: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-15-2003)

...er online gaming and there is no fantasy gaming brand with more recognition than DUNGEONS & DRAGONS," said Bruno Bonnell, chairman and CEO of Atari. "The key to a productive business model for online gaming is having quality content that consumers will...

Top Seven Reasons Hardcore Gamers Don't Matter Anymore
by Damon Brown (Tue 05-27-2008)

...ar online gaming website, and other casual companies like PopCap are being eyed by major corporations. EA also reorganized into four new divisions, the last being EA Sims, a whole company dedicated to the casual gamer franchise. WHY IS THIS ON THE LIS...


Hidden Anime
by Janet Houck (Thu 11-23-2006)

While playing Okami (great game, by the way; sad that Capcom closed Clover Studio), I had a revelation of sorts. It wasn’t very profound or anything, but it definitely added a dimension to my gaming experience.   There are a lot of anime an...

Gamers Don't Want Online Games?
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 07-09-2004)

... resident gaming editors examine if gamers really do want more online games. "The main point he had was that online games didn't do well last Christmas in Japan. Specifically he seemed to be referring to HOT SHOTS GOLF FORE!. There is reason for this t...

WORLD OF WARCRAFT out this month
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 11-04-2004)

...e popular gaming universe as Blizzard's other WARCRAFT games, the MMORPG lets gamers play as legendary heroes in a vast fantasy world. Players can choose to explore the virtual lands, form parties to go on quests, battle enemies for power and gold or m...

Doom 3
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Wed 08-04-2004)

As far as my gaming addiction goes (yes, it is an addiction), I can safely say that I grew up playing id Software's games. From feeling sick the first time I fired up the original Doom, to gems like Quake 1, 2 and 3, I've gone from being a teenage...


True Videogame Story: The Press Junket
by James Stevenson (Fri 09-19-2003)

...iend from Gaming Nexus, Charlie Sinhaseni and we rode together down to the W. He was meeting his girlfriend in town, so I hung out with another journalist for an hour before the first scheduled event of the night: a game at Pac Bell Park, home of the S...

UK Says "No" to Rockstar's MANHUNT 2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 06-20-2007)

Rockstar Games is no stranger to controversial gaming news but they still took some beatings the last two days in the Gaming World. Beatings which might affect their financial pocket book. Yesterday, the UK flat out banned Rockstar's upcoming "Manhun...

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

...n average gaming sessions and really worth the $29.95 price tag, that is if they survive that long. With outstanding artwork, cartography but maybe a little too much combat CITY OF THE SPIDER QUEEN is an excellent challenge for more veteran players and...

Mothers against Mario?
by James Stevenson (Thu 01-02-2003)

...nce then, gaming has been an important part of my life, while there have been some mindless experiences out there, there are also many games that have had an impact on me, and touched me in some way with their stories or the messages delivered by the g...


NAMCO Takes the World of MAGE KNIGHT Portable with Destiny's Soldier
by News Editor (Fri 11-18-2005)

... tabletop gaming franchise. Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier will have players embark on an epic journey where they must gather, build and customize an army of their very own. In a world ravaged by war, a retired soldier is forced to take up arms once ag...

Last Minute Holiday Shopping Guide: Part 1
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Mon 12-18-2006)

... ULTIMATE GAMING KEYBOARD © TARANTULA: THE ULTIMATE GAMING KEYBOARD Suggested retail price: $163.13 Format: P.C. What it is: With P.C. gaming has gained speed over the years, Razer has come up with a keyboard to make gaming with you...

Experience "Anime Avenue" at Gen Con So Cal (Sat 10-14-2006)

...lectronic gaming initiative is synergistic with the anime initiatives, two areas we plan on expanding. Experience has shown that fans of anime are equally interested in electronic gaming and vice versa." With a special focus on anime programming at G...

Between The Lines
by Damon Brown (Fri 03-16-2007)

...r’s gaming division, Konami Gaming, flashed winning jackpot symbols for one-fifth of a second during every spin.” And you thought the company maintained itself on Metal Gear sequels. Right.  In its defense, a Konami spokesperson s...


DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: DEITIES AND DEMIGODS
by James T. Voelpel (Tue 08-20-2002)

The renaissance of gaming continues! After many foibles made by the late lamented TSR corporation in their handling of DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS, the 3rd edition D&D seems to be ripe with excellent products. Ever since Wizards of the Coast released their landm...

MARIO KART: SUPER CIRCUIT
by Steve Lofman (Wed 10-10-2001)

... handheld gaming has surpassed what many would have thought impossible even five years ago. For a mere $89-$99, anyone can now pick up a widescreen color game system that is nearly half the size of the original 'pea soup' Gameboy, and that can display ...

Giving Birth to CHILDREN OF THE SUN
by Chris Wyatt (Sun 10-27-2002)

...y to make gaming my profession," explains Pollak.But with a background in medicine, Pollak didn't have the knowledge base he needed to become a game publisher...so it was time for some self-education."I went to [famed gaming convention] Origins and jus...

Hand-Eye Coordination
by Damon Brown (Fri 12-29-2006)

...as “Gaming improves my hand-eye coordination.” The Wii chaos shows that our parents were right – playing Galaga will not improve one’s hand-eye coordination – or that we ourselves are big, fat liars. Perhaps literally.&...


Christmas is Here... Sort of
by James Stevenson (Sun 09-08-2002)

The Christmas season has begun. Yeah sure, Christmas may be a good 3 ˝ months away, but for a gaming journalist who works on both the print and online sides of the industry, it feels like Christmas is already here.In my previous experience as a gaming jou...

A Look Back At Spider-Man 2000
by Jason Lethert (Thu 04-25-2002)

...ion. The gaming industry is increasingly cinematic and narrative driven. This has caused a boom in quality comic book games, and C2F is here to take a closer look. To kick off the video game coverage, we're having a series of reviews on the thre...

Devin Grayson on USER
by Russell Lissau (Wed 01-17-2001)

...who think gaming is only about rolling dice and killing ogres, I greatly look forward to USER proving otherwise,` Grayson says. `USER specifically is drawn from a real series of adventures I was fortunate enough to be part of several summers ago—many o...

EARTH AND BEYOND
by Troy Roberts (Mon 10-14-2002)

In the last few years, online gaming has swept onto the video gaming scene. Boasting new things that could never really be done before, online gaming has been "the" thing as of late. And with massively multiplayer online gaming, video games will never be ...


Which System Will Prevail?
by Troy Roberts (Tue 11-27-2001)

On Thursday, November 15th, Microsoft released its Xbox to the world. On Sunday, November 18th, Nintendo released its new video gaming console, the GameCube. Both systems have a long road ahead of them, trying to gain ground on Sony's Playstation 2, which...

Dragon's Lair 3D: Living Up To Expectations? (Tue 01-28-2003)

...f-the-art gaming technology to deliver an all-new experience. C2F contributor Zac Pensol gave the game a try out. Here are his findings: ...

DORK SHADOWS: THE COLLECTED DORK TOWER, VOLUME II
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 08-20-2001)

...iminutive gaming nut and Matt's friend; Ken, another member of their demented little group; Gilly the aforementioned Goth, who hangs with the would-be creatures of the night in their own outcast clique but dreams of meeting a mild-mannered gaming fan l...

John Carpenter and game producer Rob Loftus uncover the nature of F.E.A.R.
by ANTHONY C. FERRANTE (Mon 10-31-2005)

It's a sad time in horror movie history when the gaming industry has a better idea how to scare the crap out of its target audience, while big studio horror flounders with incomprehensible dreck like BOOGEYMAN, VENOM and HIDE AND SEEK. And with the releas...


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

...ment, the gaming community hyped the coming game for the entire 3 years it was in development - and for good reason. Half-Life is still one of the most played games today - 5 years after its release. So the anticipation of a coming title works greatly ...

Paint By Numbers
by Damon Brown (Tue 12-12-2006)

...Addictive Gaming Entertainment, or the easier to pronounce AGFRAG, quietly announced it wouldn’t be releasing its “Joy of Painting”-based video game. Gamers served up more bitterness than a three-day old PS3 line. “I’m ...

C2F Shop - New for Monday June 28
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 06-28-2004)

'Spider-Man 2' swings into theaters this week and the 'Spider-Man 2' video game swings on to every gaming platform this week. Any purchase of a 'Spider-Man 2' video game from the C2F Shop helps keep the tentacles of evil in check!

Red Sky Diary: Tim Bradstreet's Pet Project
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-05-2003)

...ork on a gaming character resulted in a drawing (using frequent collaborator Joel Stinton as a model) which would become the kernel for Red Sky Diary. "I drew up another shot of him and I was like...there's something else here," Bradstreet said, re...


Mania on this Day: Campbell Tep, Talent Crime and Aliens Battle
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 09-20-2008)

...iew: In a gaming world where the voice talent is usually voiced by unknowns, Activision went the opposite direction in hiring credible actors and executive producers for their sequel True Crime: New York City. Toplining was Christopher Walken coming ...

Bang Zoom! Entertainment Announces New Voice ACting Workshop During 2008 Comic-Con International In San Diego
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-18-2008)

...anime and gaming continue to captivate millions of fans. As one of the main audio facilities doing ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) and dubbing for a variety of animated series, we’ve developed this unique workshop to present some useful info...

Fan Art Contests! Batman vs. Fantastic Four
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 05-16-2005)

...s for the gaming platform of your choice, a DVD of the History Channel's Superheroes Unmasked and other cool prizes! Check out the Batman Begins theme day and the Fantastic Four theme day threads in the Comics2Film's all-new forums for rules a...

TV Wasteland: The Raping of Indiana Jones
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 10-13-2008)

...to online gaming, and she discovers a ghost stalking young women in a game. Alise Jones: Vanessa Marano. Phoenix: James Immekus.   STARGATE ATLANTIS (SCIFI, 9PM EST) OUTSIDERS   Refugees are imperiled when the Wraith threaten to destroy ...


Blue Castle Developing DEAD RISING 2
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 11-07-2008)

...he zombie gaming landscape. "Everyone's really excited; the team has obviously seen the rumours and it's been hard to keep quiet, but they can't wait to show off the game." No word yet on whether Frank will be the leading star in the fol...

Anime Expo - Saturday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)

...anime and gaming magazine in the US. (Possibly first anywhere for all I know.) Another aspect of the company they are quite proud of is the International Manga Awards - which are open to all. Pros, amateurs, team-ups, anyone. Th...

The Manic Maniac: Why Do Video Game Movies Inherently Suck?
by Joe Crosby (Fri 10-17-2008)

...ig on the gaming scene might, at best, know of Max Payne by name and maybe brief synopsis. And after all, you don't have to have read, say, The Road, for the idea of starring in it to pique your interest. But you figure, at some point, you'd probably r...

Yggdrasil Vol. #01
by Gary Thompson (Thu 10-16-2008)

What They SayIt's the near-future, and online gaming is all the rage! Teenage gamer Ko has more of an edge than others, since his father works for the company that produces the biggest online game out there... at least, he had an edge, until someone hacks...


MANIA FIRST LOOK- Are You Xbox Experienced?
by Josh Gordon (Wed 11-19-2008)

... for your gaming dollar.  

Capcom Takes Out Typewriter for RESIDENT EVIL 5
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 10-03-2008)

...by renown gaming producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi (associate producer of Resident Evil: Apocalypse and video game producer of "Resident Evil 4" and "Devil May Cry 4") and directed by Makoto Kamiya (special effects director of L: Change T...

Crunchyroll and Speed Racer Enterprises Announce Strategic Digital Video Partnership (Tue 03-25-2008)

...a, music, gaming, and car content. Crunchyroll's distribution channel and partnership program helps content providers monetize and deliver content to over four million passionate fans worldwide. Founded in September 2006, the company is headquartered i...

Stardate 0007.28: Be on VOYAGER!
by Michelle Erica Green (Thu 07-27-2000)

...real-time gaming environment. `Trekkers Trivia Challenge` will pit fans against one another, testing knowledge about the series, with an all-expenses-paid trip to Los Angeles and the walk-on role as incentive to win.Rick Berman also claims that `It wil...


G-Collections Adult PC RPG Lightning Warrior Raidy On Sale and Shipping, Official Site Launched (Wed 04-09-2008)

...ious that gaming culture is here to stay, and that fans are going to expect the same range of creativity in game offerings as TV, movies and books today, which means the ability to choose a game in which sex plays a large role. In short, grown-up fans ...

Crunchyroll Announces Content Partnership Program (Mon 03-24-2008)

...a, music, gaming, and car content. Crunchyroll's distribution channel and partnership program helps content providers monetize and deliver content to over four million passionate fans worldwide. Founded in September 2006, the company is headquartered i...

Voice Acting "Brawl" to Take Place at PortConMaine 2008 (Mon 03-10-2008)

Voice Actors from Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Pokémon, Gravitation to Attend PORTLAND, Maine - March 9, 2008 - PortConMaine, New England's longest running convention for Japanese animation, gaming, and pop culture, has proudly announced that stars of the hi...

New Hosts Join AX Idol Season 6 at Nokia Theater L.A. Live (Fri 03-07-2008)

...teractive gaming, anime and direct to home entertainment content. Founded in 1993, the company offers a range of specialized services including a critically acclaimed staff of recognized voice talent, ADR,/Foley recording, sound design, and 2.0, 5.1 an...


TOKYOPOP and Blizzard Entertainment® Announce Three-Year Publishing Plan (Thu 04-17-2008)

...'s online-gaming service, Battle.netâ, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active users.

DRMASTER PUBLICATIONS PRESENTS YASUSHI SUZUKI'S GOTHS CAGE (Wed 04-23-2008)

...under the gaming development giant TREASURE GAMES, has earned him a following few other conceptual designers can match. He has also meticulously compiled a stunning cache of his own work history in an art book - The Art of Yasushi Suzuki, which showcas...

VIZ MEDIA AND KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAIMENT, INC. ANNOUNCE LICENSING DEAL (Thu 06-19-2008)

...worlds of gaming, animation and manga/graphic novels," says David Rewalt, Senior Director - Licensing and Retail Development, VIZ Media. "The continued development of BLUE DRAGON from a video game to an animated series and now a Trading Card Game demon...

Anime Expo - Bandai Panel
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-04-2003)

...The video gaming side of Bandai, will release a box with the last .hack game, which is QUARANTINE, to hold all four games. Ok, and Ken did confirm that Wolf?s Rain will be 30 episodes long. Also, they said they can?t put Clamp School out since they don...


BANG ZOOM! ENTERTAINMENT HELPS LUCKY STAR MAKE NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT (Thu 06-19-2008)

...teractive gaming, anime and direct to home entertainment content. Founded in 1993, the company offers a range of specialized services including a critically acclaimed staff of recognized voice talent, ADR,/Foley recording, sound design, and 2.0, 5.1 an...

ADV FILMS AND CRUNCHYROLL.COM BRING WELCOME TO THE N.H.K. TO THE WEB (Thu 05-22-2008)

...a, music, gaming, and car content. Crunchyroll's distribution channel and partnership program helps content providers monetize and deliver content to over four million passionate fans worldwide. Founded in September 2006, the company is headquartered i...

Budo Grape announces new USA tour dates! (Mon 04-28-2008)

...ging from gaming to independent film. About KARATERICE: Founded in 2003, Karaterice has emerged into a specialized promoter of underground Asian rock culture. Its goal is to deliver top notch and cutting edge acts from the Asian underground to Western...

Anime North - Full Report
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-30-2002)

...ng/eating/gaming and so forth. Saturday started early, but there was precious little to do. The video rooms (which looked horrifyingly small) held little interest since most of it was stuff I\'d seen or shows that are coming up that I didn\'t ...


Ubi Soft pledges 6 GCN games in 5 months
by James Stevenson (Thu 09-06-2001)

...ed a pure gaming machine that promises innovative experiences for players." Ubi Soft plans to release 20 GameCube titles by the end of next year.

E3 2002: Overload
by James Stevenson (Sun 06-02-2002)

...moment of gaming bliss. I was really surprised how nicely the game works out from the first-person perspective. I'm really getting excited to play through the final version when it hits at the end of November.SUPER MARIO SUNSHINE brought out the kid in...

How Far is too Far?
by James Stevenson (Sun 06-09-2002)

How far is too far in videogaming? At E3 last month, Acclaim showed off the newest game in the DAVE MIRRA series, but it wasn't BMX 3. Rather the game shown was DAVE MIRRA BMX XXX. An M-rated game for sure (and perhaps, just asking for the ESRB's first "A...

BASEBALL ADVANCE
by Troy Roberts (Mon 04-29-2002)

... baseball gaming to a whole new level with its new baseball game, BASEBALL ADVANCE. BASEBALL ADVANCE is the best looking portable baseball game I have ever seen. Sega of Japan has done a really good job in developing the graphic engine, making this gam...


Paul W.S. Anderson, Zombie Fanatic
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 03-21-2002)

... why both gaming aficionados and horror fans alike have taken to the picture so well. And like the game, RESIDENT EVIL the movie is difficult to categorize. Is it a horror film? Action? Sci-fi? Or maybe all of the above? Anderson certainly has his own ...

Universal Interactive readies HULK video games
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 01-24-2002)

...r console gaming systems -- X Box, Nintendo Game Cube and PlayStation 2 -- though no specifics were available as of yet.Stay tuned.

Toys Gone Wild
by Andrew Kardon (Thu 06-20-2002)

...pixilated gaming guys over in the "Toys & Games" section. Well, after some serious Power Point presentations, excellent economic models and a really, really lucky hand in poker, I finally managed to convince my gracious editor to give us our own "T...

The Games That I Couldn't Put Down
by James Stevenson (Sun 06-30-2002)

...at era of gaming was FINAL FANTASY VI (III in the U.S.). It is, in my mind, one of the finest videogames ever made. The fantastic story, music, and deep gameplay kept me busy for hours, and I've played through it many times, even though it takes q...


CRAZY TAXI 3: HIGH ROLLER
by James Stevenson (Sat 08-10-2002)

...sult your gaming skills. You can't put them down, even when your hand is throbbing from the continual motion of the Crazy Dash. Ultimately, the Vegas city doesn't add too much new to the game, and the West Coast area is where I spent most of my time pl...

Atari Announces the Next Generation Chapter for Dragon Ball Z(R) Video Game Series (Thu 01-17-2008)

...eneration gaming. Complete with fierce online battles and radical 3D graphic effects only possible on Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system, Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit will blur the line between video game and iconic anime series. Jam-packed with graphical...

DRAGON'S LAIR
by ANDREW KARDON (Sat 08-03-2002)

...coming to gaming systems everywhere, but more importantly, so are the action figures, courtesy of new toy boys Anjon Inc. The first wave includes our aforementioned hero DIRK, the damsel in distress PRINCESS DAPHNE, evil magician freak MORDROC, and the...

A Bad Rap for Gamers?
by Troy Roberts (Sun 07-14-2002)

...gh, video gaming has become a huge part of today's society, and most males from the ages of 9-24 play games. But there is still this unshakable image of the people who play video games: a person with 6 inch glasses, taped in the middle, who sits in his...


The 2002 Anime Expo
by Chris Wyatt (Tue 07-09-2002)

...d console gaming; and autograph sessions.Major exhibitors at the Expo included BANDAI which held round-the-clock video screenings; PIONEER, which recreated a haunted castle set; ADV FILMS, which launched freebie prizes to screaming fans from the top of...

PIKMIN
by James Stevenson (Tue 01-15-2002)

...r typical gaming journalist is to Mike Tyson. To make things worse, Olimar only has a thirty-day supply of his own air!What's a space alien to do? Well, given the superior brain and psychic powers of Olimar, he discovers that a small race of plant-inse...

Xbox launch figures unknown
by James Stevenson (Wed 11-07-2001)

...oard with gaming stores falling short of needed units.The only locations we currently know of that are selling stand alone Xboxs are major discounters Target, Wal-Mart, and K-Mart. If you haven't gotten a reserved unit, this might be your best bet of l...

FINAL FANTASY's Road Less Traveled
by Eric Moro (Wed 07-11-2001)

...e digital gaming community is, in this reporter's opinion, more risky than developing a $40 million plus CGI technology.Obviously targeting the male 12 to 24 year old demographic with its PG-13 rating, the first question that comes to mind with this en...


FINAL FANTASY DUEL: The Movie Vs. The Game
by James Stevenson (Wed 07-11-2001)

... with the gaming tradition, but overall the story was fairly straightforward. The movie did succeed in creating an excellent villain, however. General Hein was perfect and could have easily been pulled into (or taken out of, for that matter) any of the...

New Chrono game on drawing boards
by James Stevenson (Tue 07-03-2001)

... told the gaming publication that several ideas are being thrown around for the plot of the new game. "There has been a lot of pitching of ideas for a new Chrono game," Sakaguchi said. "Of our staff in Tokyo, a lot of people want to continue the series...

FINAL FANTASY DVD already in the works
by Eric Moro (Fri 06-29-2001)

With Square Pictures' FINAL FANTASY: THE SPIRITS WITHIN poised to set the world of CG animation ablaze on July 11, 2001, the gaming company turned movie studio has already shifted its focus toward the feature's eventual DVD release. So much so, in fact, t...

Stardate 0012.18: The Gossip Column
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 12-18-2000)

... told the gaming site Stomped that the violence in computer games disturbs her. She would like to see a game enabling a player to experience the Bajoran Occupation. And she would love to see what would happen if a loose cannon like Kira were given a po...


XBox Communicator to be jointly developed
by Troy Roberts (Wed 07-11-2001)

...nds while gaming is hot in the industry and may be one more reason to own a XBox.

Retailer reveals XBox launch lineup
by Troy Roberts (Fri 08-03-2001)

GameStop, the online site for several gaming retail chains, began taking order for the XBox system, games and peripherals today. Even though Microsoft hasn't released a list of titles that will be available at launch, GameStop posted a list of titles that...

RED FACTION
by Dan Weiland (Wed 10-17-2001)

Think of first person shooters. WOLFENSTEIN 3D was the first step. Then DOOM. QUAKE busted open the realm of network gaming. Then UNREAL, HALF-LIFE… between all the copies and rip offs, an occasional groundbreaking step is made. Volition, Inc. has managed...

JLA: GATEKEEPER #1 (of 3)
by Tony Whitt (Fri 11-02-2001)

...with your gaming buddies instead, and get out some Frank Frazetta artwork to look at during the munchies break. It'll end up being far more enjoyable and far less costly. JLA:GATEKEEPERGrade: DIssue: No. 1 (of 3)Author(s): Timothy Truman, Gregory Wrig...


Aerosmith signed for DEAD OR ALIVE 3
by James Stevenson (Fri 10-12-2001)

... powerful gaming experience ever. DOA3 is the total package. It has mind-blowing graphics, outstanding gameplay, and now, incredibly noteworthy music as well. This is one of the most talked-about titles for Xbox, and now Aerosmith's involvement adds ev...

The GameCube is "Born to Play"
by James Stevenson (Tue 09-04-2001)

...as a pure gaming machine rather than a computer or home entertainment device.We'll have more on the GameCube as we uncover it.

RUNE: VIKING WARLORD
by Troy Roberts (Fri 08-17-2001)

...n my best gaming experience. I'm not sure what Take 2 Interactive had in mind when they began development on RUNE: VIKING WARLORD, but I'm positive it couldn't have been this.Rune: Viking WarlordGrade: D-Platform: Playstation 2ESBR Rating: MG...

First Words on FINAL FANTASY
by Steve Ryfle (Thu 11-30-2000)

... hardcore gaming audience go see this film? Although we can`t yet publish the entire transcript of the roundtable interview with Sakaguchi and other members of the crew, suffice to say the director is confident Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within will h...


Cowboy Bebop Vol. #6
by Bryan Morton (Mon 09-05-2005)

...he latest gaming machine was a typically-Bebop comedy moment, but that was about as good as the episode got. Hard Luck Woman, on the other hand, is classic stuff and gives both Faye and Ed their chance to get away from bounty-hunting life. Thanks to ...

Final Fantasy Unlimited Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 10-19-2003)

...g on your gaming background. FeaturesJapanese Language,English Language,English Subtitles,Voice actor/actress commentary,Production sketches,Key animation backgrounds,Preliminary FF:U illustrations,Reversible cover,Printed character booklet,Clean openi...

BASToF Syndrome Vol. #3
by Luis Cruz (Fri 08-20-2004)

What They SaySet in the high-tech world of virtual gaming, the Spearhead Dream Team works diligently to stop the out of control Lemon Game now that its popularity has increased? Each online session brings more devastating destruction to the city Xenon. Th...

Words Worth Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 04-21-2002)

... into the gaming and fantasy circles. FeaturesJapanese Language,English Language,English Subtitles,Photo Gallery,Actress Gallery,Actress Featurette (5)Review EquipmentToshiba TW40X81 40" HDTV, Skyworth 1050P Progressive Scan codefree DVD player, Sony S...


AnimeOnDVD On Xbox Live (Tue 02-06-2007)

...community gaming chatter.

InstaContest Begins (Sat 03-13-2004)

Let\'s kick off some contest this weekend with some arcade gaming action since I\'m on such a video game streak right now. The InstaContest is up with Arcade Gamer Fubuki! As an extra bonus, we\'ll toss in the Marmalade Boy DVD screener as well!

Dragon Drive Vol. #03
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-04-2004)

...shows and gaming based shows. It\'s not exactly a high art or anything, but there\'s some just plain enjoyable about it at its core with how it does what it does. The characters, though basic archetypes, are fun to watch dealing with the various enemie...

Class Reunion Again Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-28-2004)

...ns in the gaming world. It\'s not a bad way to do things and it works well with the two characters here. What\'s interesting is that the show is just so completely tame in general that even when you get to the sex scenes it doesn\'t really feel like th...


Genshiken: Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 12-18-2005)

...manga and gaming that Kohsaka will like her more. Her attempts to learn all of this seem to scare Sasahara while Saki realizes that she\'s already made more of an inroad in this idea than she ever expected. The last two episodes of the series do a goo...

Arisa Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-17-2005)

...ut rather gaming so there was some fuzziness in the backgrounds but the character animation looked fantastic. The package also includes the SD disc which is the same as their other releases and reads fine in all our players. The transfer for this relea...

What's Going on at Nintendo?
by James Stevenson (Sun 09-15-2002)

... the anti-gaming law will be challenged as unconstitutional... WARIO WORLD has been delayed until 2003...ON SHELVESTwo fantastic games are coming out this week. STAR FOX ADVENTURES © 2002 Nintendo First up is Sony's SLY COOPER AND THIEVIUS...

Megaman: Upon a Star
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-11-2005)

...ss of the gaming world. The colors themselves look good and mostly free of macroblocking but there\'s a touch of aliasing throughout that gives some shimmering here and there in the more detailed areas, such as shots of the entire city or regions. Cros...


Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex SE Vol. #07
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-28-2005)

...n my past gaming and reading habits and interests. From the stand alone episodes that fleshed out the world to the complex episodes that wove a creative and intriguing tale, this series has simply been one of the best things I\'ve seen in all my years ...

AN Entertainment kicks it up a notch (Fri 02-14-2003)

...and other gaming systems. Kudos to AN for making that next move forward.

Anime Boston Update (Wed 05-08-2002)

...dedicated gaming space. The video-programming track has video rooms open until the early morning hours showing videos from the past, present and future. Additionally, Anime Boston's large dealers' room has already been completely booked up by vendors w...

Full ORDER OF THE PHOENIX Dvd Details
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-18-2007)

...ctive DVD gaming experience with 14 adventure games based on the first three Harry Potter films, and containing clips from the fourth and fifth films.-- Bonus materials - A bonus disc containing more than three hours of all-new content from the past Ha...


Lightsaber Duel Wii-mote Style on FORCE UNLEASHED
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-20-2007)

...ormation, gaming publications and fans began questioning with eager anticipation when they too will have a chance to swing their Wii-Mote in their own patented lightsaber fighting stance...The wait for such news is finally over. LucasArts has an...

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS RPG 4th Edition Announced
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 08-16-2007)

...CE™ gaming convention in Washington D.C. in February 2008.The full scope of 4th Edition books, miniatures, and adventures will beavailable in the spring and summer of 2008. Since its first release in 1974, the fantasy roleplaying game DUNGEONS &a...

Stan Lee Talks Comics, Movies, and WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPER HERO
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 08-09-2007)

...quo;s Wii gaming console, he and his producers seem more interested in bringing in kids and family, rather than the hardcore comic book fans that are looking for harder edged and more mature storytelling. When asked about modern comic books, Stan ...

E3: Some Trailers Released
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-14-2007)

The 2007 E3 Summit is wrapping up so I'll highlight some of the stuff released from this year's gaming conferences and their trailers released. I'll provide some trailers courtesy of our friends over at Game Trailers.com. These are but a few of the traile...


Closer and Dexter Play the GAME
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-19-2007)

...er online gaming. Gerard Butler plays Kable, the No. 1-ranked warrior in the highest-rated game, called "Slayers." With his every move tracked by millions, Kable's ultimate challenge is to regain his identity and bring down the system that ha...

Top 5 Top 5 Lists of 2007
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-31-2007)

...nnovative gaming need look no further than 2K’s BIOSHOCK, CALL OF DUTY 4, or the simply amazing HALF-LIFE 2: ORANGE BOX. While I’ve never been a fan of any CALL OF DUTY game, Activision’s first foray into contemporary CoD warfare blew...

New Game Trailers From Capcom's CAPTIVATE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-04-2008)

Another gaming convention has come to a close with Capcom's Captivate 08 wrapping up last week, the newly titled event formerly known as their "Gamer's Day". With it coming to a close, a slew of new footage and trailers have hit the net and I'll...

Spielberg Ready for 39 CLUES
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-25-2008)

...th online gaming and collecting, The 39 Clues will include 10 adrenaline-charged books to be released over a 24-month period, 350 collectible cards, and a dynamic online game where readers uncover information beyond what is revealed in the books and ca...


New Information on GEARS 2
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 05-28-2008)

If you're a subscriber for the gaming magazine EGM, you're likely already in the know for what to expect in the highly anticipated Gears of War 2.  The latest mag covered a 13-page preview for the sequel from Epic Games and Microsoft, a feature which...

Xbox's BIOSHOCK Hitting PS3??
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-23-2008)

As many gaming fans know, EGM can be.....well, off at times. But in their upcoming July issue, it seems they have confirmations that the long standing rumor of Bioshock hitting PS3 is true. The magazine is appearing in subscribers' mail boxes at this mome...

New Facts On RE5 Come Out
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-16-2008)

Capcom has been virtually silent up to now about their upcoming fifth installment in the Resident Evil franchise. Little-to-no information has been relayed other than a few trailers at various gaming conventions over the last two years. Not anymore. The l...

Maid In Heaven Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-10-2006)

...ut rather gaming so there was some fuzziness in the backgrounds but the character animation looked fantastic. The package also includes the SD disc which is the same as their other releases and reads fine in all our players. The transfer for this relea...


Lucky Star Vol. #1 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-29-2008)

... her time gaming and reading and then just crams for the last few hours before the test and is able to ace it quite well. That has Kagami wondering how Konata even got into the school since you can't just cram for an entrance exam like that. A rather c...

Bandai Entertainment CD Announcements (Fri 01-30-2004)

...e virtual gaming environment of the future. Millions of players log on each day to test their skills in virtual adventures and battles. The '.hack//Legend of the Twilight' original soundtrack combines the talents of Yuji Yoshino and Yoko Ueno featurin...

FUNimation Planned Events for Otakon 2004 (Thu 07-22-2004)

...Need your gaming fix? Check out the playable demo of the Playstation 2 game Fullmetal Alchemist ? The Broken Angel by Square Enix, Inc. ? Voice Actor Signings - Score Entertainment are bringing fan favorite voice actors Chris Sabat (Piccolo, Vegeta, Y...

Bandai Entertainment Prepares for the Metreon Festival of Anime (Mon 09-22-2003)

...200-point gaming passport to Portal 1, $2 drink specials and $1 Pepsi products at the Metreon Festival of Anime after-party in Portal 1, and a Goodie Bag. The first 100 attendees will receive a "Witch Hunter Robin" theatrical poster. For full event i...


Bandai Entertainment Set to Release First .hack//SIGN CD in North America (Mon 09-15-2003)

...e virtual gaming environment of the future. Millions of players log on each day to test their skills in virtual adventures and battles. But none of that concerns Tsukasa. Trapped within "The World", a virtual prisoner - His journey from the digital wor...

Exciting new additions to action packed schedule with Samurais and Japan's popular game, Go. (Mon 07-21-2003)

... a unique gaming comic that has resurrected the popularity of this traditional Chinese strategy game (superficially similar to Othello). In Japan, the latest volume of Hikaru (vol. 23) sold 830,000, and altogether (from Vol. 1 to 23) has sold 21 milli...

ADV Films Announces Release of Megaman: Upon a Star, Hitting Shelves Today! (Tue 01-04-2005)

...reated by gaming powerhouse Capcom, Megaman's popularity has led to a huge fan following. In addition, Megaman has launched an extensive lineup of licensed products including toys, action figures, collectibles, soundtracks and video games created for v...

Tofu Records announce the release of FINAL FANTASY XII Original Soundtrack (Tue 10-03-2006)

... from top gaming publications. FINAL FANTASY XII will be available at North American retailers on October 31, 2006. The soundtrack for FINAL FANTASY XII contains selected musical tracks from the game, composed and produced by famed composer Hitoshi...


VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCED ARRAY OF UPCOMING ANIME AND MANGA TITLES AT 2007 COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL (Thu 08-09-2007)

...d related gaming titles, and we were also pleased to use Comic-Con to announce more than twenty exciting new series set for release in 2008. Our roster for next year will notably expand the VIZ Media, SHOJO BEAT and SHONEN JUMP imprints with some of th...

GO! COMI ANNOUNCES THE śBLACK SUN SILVER MOON ť DOUJINSHI CONTEST (Thu 08-23-2007)

...anime and gaming fan art and blogging. In November, a selection committee will choose 15 finalists, whose manga will be put on display at the AnimeNEXT Manga Library at the New York Anime Festival, held December 7th through 9th. Festival attendees ...

Viz Media Named Master Licensor For Blue Dragon ™ Anime Series (Mon 04-16-2007)

... of video gaming and anime. We look forward to leveraging the tremendous momentum that drives both to make this property a success across multiple market sectors and age groups," says Linda Espinosa, Vice President of Content Management, VIZ Media. "An...

Countdown to the American Anime Awards (Wed 02-21-2007)

...ed by the gaming and entertainment site IGN.com. Just set your browser to http://tv.ign.com/animeawards2007/ 9pm EST Saturday, February 24th and enjoy a "live look-in" to the biggest anime event of the year! The full broadcast of the American Anim...


Mikomicon Latest Announcements (Tue 10-03-2006)

MIKOMICON ANNOUNCES BLEACH AMERICAN VOICE ACTOR PANEL, A SPECIAL PREMIER OF ERGO PROXY AND PARADISE KISS PLUS WELCOMES SPECIAL GUEST NICKELODEON STUDIOS Northridge, September 20th 2006: The MikomiCon Anime, Sci-Fi & Gaming Convention, scheduled to take...

Blu-Ray & HD-DVD: Choices Ahead
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-12-2005)

...s – gaming and pornography. BD capable devices have been available since mid-2004 in Japan though they aren't compatible with anything else, pre-recorded content included because none exists, the first couple of models came out there to prove th...

Anime Expo
by Allen Divers (Thu 07-18-2002)

...the hobby gaming industry, experiencing the show from the other side. This year, I'm back as a spectator, but with a twist. My schedule was pretty much flexible, allowing me to attend a variety of industry panels and other activities and the best par...

Pumpkin Scissors Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 03-17-2008)

... who were gaming the system for their own benefit. A chance meeting with Oreldo brings him into Section 3 which comes just before the time when Alice transferred into it. Her arrival was what really solidifies the group as she has such a sense of naďve...


Kujibiki Unbalance Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-04-2008)

...even been gaming a bit more as she's found some casual games that her boyfriend has and spends some time with them, which makes her even more understanding of Kohsaka. What's amusing about this episode is that it revolves around fashion. Madarame's n...

.hack//Roots Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-04-2007)

...al online gaming would exist. Over a third of the way into the series and I\'m unsure of how it\'s going to progress. In some ways it has moved forward much more quickly than the //Sign series which is a real plus but at the same time the characters h...

Maid In Heaven Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-31-2006)

...ut rather gaming so there was some fuzziness in the backgrounds but the character animation looked fantastic. The package also includes the SD disc which is the same as their other releases and reads fine in all our players. The transfer for this relea...

IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-22-2006)

...g all the gaming that he\'s always been doing. That alone is a cause for concern since a lot of what kept him stable and creative was playing those games, as well as getting closer to Fantine. There are a number of changes that are making their way in...


Lucky Star Vol. #2 (also w/Limited Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-30-2008)

...rences to gaming and anime only sets off Kagami since she feels that Konata isn’t even talking Japanese, while Konata simply loves to toy with the way Kagami takes things so seriously and personally. Balancing it out with the strangeness of Tsuka...

The Tower of DRUAGA - the Aegis of URUK - Episode 08
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-28-2008)

...ry strong gaming feel to it, especially in how everyone around Kaaya plays with it. From drinking bottles of Ramune to the coins being used for it and the snacks, it's got such a classic feel that the old school gamer in me really appreciates it, even ...

Shiki Tsukai Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Wed 02-06-2008)

... to every gaming audience at once; you know, one of those real-time strategy action RPG platformers. What it actually ends up as is a game that doens\'t have enough action for the action fans, not enough strategy for the strategy fans, and not enough r...

Elemental Gelade Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 08-11-2006)

...And if my gaming experience has taught me anything, maybe this could lead to an intimate relationship in the future. Soon enough, their adventure officially kicks-off with the infusion of some adversity. Coming from of a group of treasure collecters i...


Last Fantasy Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 04-11-2006)

...ys\"), no gaming franchise is safe.The ReviewPackaging: The front cover depicts the two main characters, Drei the warrior and Tian the magician, displaying their particular powers. Compared to the artwork in the story, the cover art is rather disappo...

Shusaku Box Set
by Francisco Ho (Mon 02-18-2002)

... bishoujo gaming known as "kichiku" or "brutish" types of games. As you might imagine, these types of games tend to feature very hardcore sex and fetish themes as well as a good deal of abusive actions. This does not mean that they cannot have excellen...

Dragon Ball Z® Fans Celebrate the Return of Bandai America to the Hit Anime Series from FUNimation® Entertainment (Wed 10-31-2007)

...e console gaming), network (mobile phone and PC content), visual and music content (including home entertainment), and an affiliated business group. Bandai America is the manufacturer and master toy licensee of some of the most popular brands in child...

NFL GAMEDAY 2004
by James Stevenson (Thu 09-04-2003)

...y online) gaming aspect is still the best feature of the game. 989 really has gone all out. There are message boards, big tournaments, the ability to chat whenever, dial-up and broadband, real-life tickers, leader boards and stats. If you could possibl...


Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (Playstation 2)
by Neal "Petrodon" Leyendecker (Tue 05-14-2002)

...lf and my gaming experience was altered. The game, if you haven't guessed it by now, was the original Metal Gear. Metal Gear is now a classic and the two theories of the game, sneaking past the bad dudes rather than taking them out, and the bipedal...

Final Fantasy X (Playstation 2)
by Neal "Petrodon" Leyendecker (Tue 05-14-2002)

Back in 1993, I was introduced by a friend to a game which incorporated a new concept in video gaming. The concept, the video role playing game, actually was not so new, but this game had something unique about it. The game was Final Fantasy for the 8-bit...

Comicscape April 6, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-06-2005)

...amount of gaming material I have ever laid my eyes on... outside of attending Gencon... (again if only money wasn't an object)."Carl, if money wasn't an object, I'd do a lot of things (chief among them, bribe someone at DC to put my own book out when i...

"Video Games Live" at Hollywood Bowl
by Randall Larson (Fri 04-08-2005)

... of video gaming to the present. It will include performances of the music with video and specially designed laser and light sequences from between 15 and 20 different games in a wide variety of styles. Also included will be a special segment focusing ...


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...

WORLD POKER TOUR: Season 2
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-06-2005)

If you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past two years, here’s an update: poker has become the next big pop culture thing. Whether it’s the explosive growth of televised tournament play or the proliferation of online gaming websites, what was once rele...

Battle of the (Video Game) Bands
by Randall Larson (Thu 06-02-2005)

...e intense gaming atmosphere of the GameRiot tour, coupled with the excitement of pulse-pounding live music, makes for a truly unique entertainment experience,” said Matt Ringel, Executive Producer of GameRiot. “We’re excited to team up with MySpace.com...

Model monsters!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 10-08-2005)

UMD fans may want to use caution when hacking their PSPs to run outlaw programs, as a variation of the Trojan virus is reportedly flooding through gaming sites that will turn your gizmo into a piece of cheese. No firm reports of infection have come in sin...


WE LOVE KATAMARI
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-21-2005)

...rung from gaming. If you're looking for a break from the next FPS, RTS or RPG, here it is.

MADDEN NFL 2006
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 09-02-2005)

...eepen the gaming experience, the Superstar angle didn't really grab me as much as just running with your own favorite team throughout the season. Maybe it's because I already see enough of the celebrity athlete on TV already; after all, who wants to pl...

Make Your Own Damn Movies!
by News Editor (Thu 09-01-2005)

...end their gaming experience with The Movies. One of the features that is unique to THE MOVIES, is that you can make your very own films. With over 7000 scenes, 45 sets and countless costume combinations, Lionhead Studios is expec