I Like Rainbows – Infamous and Prototype Tie-Breaker
Posted on | July 5, 2009 | No Comments
For those of you that follow Zero Punctuation, you may recall that Yahtzee did a comparison between the video games Infamous and Prototype. After pointing out their strong and weak points, the charismatic stallion was unable to declare a winner. Assuming his advice would go unheard, he suggested that both studios could break the tie by drawing their rival studio’s main character in a bra.
Apparently both of them were listening.
Back on Friday Yahtzee wrote an short article on the Escapist, stating that representatives from both Sucker Punch and Radical had taken his offer seriously and had sent him images of the other studios character looking very pretty (or at least trying). Yahtzee pointed out that not only did were both Cole McGrath and Alex using their powers to make themselves extra fabulous, but they were drawn with a rainbow and a unicorn.
To read the full article and to check out the pictures (I dare you) you can click here.
Kudos to both studios for being such good sports.
Source: The Escapist
Big News from Otakon and Madhouse Inc.
Posted on | June 23, 2009 | No Comments
Today Otakon and Madhouse made two big announcements. First they announced that Director Masao Maruyama will be returning to Otakon this year, followed by the announcement that they will be featuring an original anime short that will premiere during opening ceremonies.
Since graduating from Hosei University in 1963. Mr. Maruyama has been involved in the anime industry for almost forty years. He helped establish Madhouse Ltd. in 1972, and about was later inducted into the board of directors in 1980. Being personally responsible for green lighting the projects at the studio, he has helped create titles such as Barefoot Gen, Vampire Hunter D, Trigun, Perfect Blue, and many more.
The studio and convention then sent out another press release officially stating that Madhouse will be releasing another animated short that will premiere at opening ceremonies. Although the short from last year was considered a hit, there were some legal issues the soon followed. This year the convention hoping to play it a bit more safe. Jim Vowles from Otakon’s Guest Relations had this to say:
Last year, we threw in everything but the kitchen sink, and somehow they put most of it in…
..The end result was loaded with in-jokes and geek references but the animators had a bit too much fun making it, and some of the parodies were a little close for comfort. We’re hoping to avoid some of that this time around, without sacrificing any of the fun.”
Although they are concerned about legal reprimands regarding using the likenesses of various characters, there is currently an effort to get the okay to make the short available.
The convention will be taking place at the Baltimore Convention Center. From July 17 – 19. For more information go to otakon.com.
Tags: Madhouse Inc. > Masao Maruyama > Otakon
AMV – You Stole My Heart
Posted on | June 21, 2009 | No Comments
This next video I found was a little low key, but fairly nice. The name of the video is called You Stole My Heart. It was edited by Pwolf and features the song Stolen by Dashboard Confessional. Anime titles include Ah! My Goddess, Ai Yori Aoshi, and Full Metal Panic.
Source YouTube (serci0)
Marvel vs. DC Father’s Day Parody
Posted on | June 21, 2009 | No Comments
It’sJustSomeRandomGuy posted a Father’s Day video featuring the Marvel/DC superheroes.
Happy Father’s Day!
Source: YouTube (ItsJustSomeRandomGuy)
Yoshiyuki Tomino to Appear at NYAF as Guest of Honor
Posted on | June 19, 2009 | No Comments
The New York Anime Festival announced today that Japanese director Yoshiyuki Tomino will be appearing at the convention later this year. The convention will be taking place on September 25 ~ 27.
Born in 1941, Mr. Tomino began his career in animation at Mushi Productions where he did the script and storyboard for Astro Boy. He is primarily known for creating the mecca series Mobile Suit Gundam, a legacy that has lasted thirty years.
For more information about the convention, go to newyorkanimefestival.com
Tags: Mobile Suit Gundam > New York Anime Fair > Yoshiyuki Tomino
Ultimate Knight Windom XP Available for Pre-Order
Posted on | June 19, 2009 | No Comments
CuriousFactory announced today that the 3D Robot FPS Ultimate Knight Windom XP is available for pre-order through Direct2Drive. The game is currently being offered at a 25% discount until its release on July 2nd.
Users are able to choose between 17 different meccas and could play with up to nine other players on three different game modes. The game also allows players to customize various features including the color of their mecca, their personal music, and their pilot image.
For more information go to curiousfactory.com/windomxp
MAD – SOS Dan The Video Game & Haruhi Sentai SOS Dan
Posted on | June 17, 2009 | No Comments
After coming out of my hibernation, I’ve posted two new videos that I found recently featuring that new “Goddess” Haruhi Suzumiya. The first was recently posted late last week called SOS Dan. It’s a doujin (fan) video game made by Mount Punch. The object of the game is to have Haruhi shoot down falling objects, with the help of the SOS Dan. The second video was made a few years ago called Haruhi Sentai SOS Dan (after the jump). I’m not familiar with the theme song played, but I liked how they spoofed the series to look like a Sentai.
Enjoy!
K-on’s Don’t Say Lazy on Rock Band 2 – Guitar
Posted on | May 26, 2009 | No Comments
Because you knew it was bound to happen, here the guitar portion of Don’t Say Lazy, on Rock Band 2.
Source: YouTube (errorrrr)
VAMPS to Begin US Tour in July
Posted on | May 23, 2009 | No Comments
NewYork-Tokyo.com sent out a press release yesterday announcing a new upcoming US tour featuring the group VAMPS. The tour will go from July 11th to August 1st. The group is project of Oblivion Dust guitarist K.A.Z. and L’Arc-en-Ciel vocalist HYDE.
Here are the dates:
- July 11th, Saturday – New York NY @ The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza
- July 12th, Sunday – Hartford CT @ Warped Tour / New England Dodge Music Center
- July 14th, Tuesday – Columbia MD @ Warped Tour / Merrlweather Post Pavilion
- July 16th, Thursday – Baltimore MD @ Sonar Baltimore
- July 19th, Sunday – Seattle WA @ The Showbox
- July 20th, Monday – Portland OR @ Hawthorne Theater
- July 25th, Saturday – San Francisco CA @ Regency Grand Ballroom
- July 29th, Wednesday – San Diego CA @ SOMA
- August 1st, Saturday – Los Angeles CA @ The Wiltern
For more information or to purchase tickets, go to vampsliveusa.com.
MAD – Xenoglossia Evangelion + Yumemiya Arika no Yuutsu
Posted on | May 22, 2009 | No Comments
I have a few old MADs that I wanted to post for a while. The first is IdolM@ster Xenoglossia done to the opening sequence of Neon Genesis Evangelion. The second is the opening sequence of the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya featuring the cast of Mai Otome.
Enjoy!
Tags: Haruhi Suzumiya > Mai Otome > Neon Genesis Evangelion > Xenoglossia
