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Ghost in the Shell ARISE gets a new trailer
Production I.G. releases a new trailer for the first of four Ghost in the Shell ARISE films. This quatrology features a reimagined origin story for the protagonists’ integration into Section 9; along with altered designs for all of the characters, more in line with their original manga attire (before S.A.S).
The first film, Border 1: Ghost Pain, releases in Japanese theaters on June 22nd.
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Dj CUTMAN Runs a Short West Coast Tour
Chiptune artist and remixer Dj CUTMAN is doing a Micro Tour in a few cities this weekend, starting with San Francisco on Thursday, Eugene on Saturday, and our own Ground Kontrol in Portland on Sunday.
With a variety of collaborations and mixes, his popularity among gaming music enthusiasts has surged over the last two years.
RSVP pages can be found here. DNALounge - 8 PM Doors / 9 PM Show...
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Review - Sacred Citadel
Sacred Citadel was a game that entered my nerd radar way back at PAX 2012. After some thorough hands on time at the event, I was excited and anxious for the game to actually come out. Now that it’s finally out, let’s review the thing.[[MORE]]
Platform: PC, Xbox 360, PS3 Release Date: April 16th, 2013 Genre: Side-scrolling Beat-em-up MSRP: $14.99
Sacred Citadel is a modern take on...
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Ragnarok Online 2 Reaches the West
Being in development for several years, Ragnarok Online 2 was a nearly forgotten pipe dream, even after all the hype the original built up almost a decade ago. In 2010, it was even completely scrapped and re-announced all over again as Ragnarok Online 2: Legend of the Second.
While it finally was released on the Gamebryo engine last year in Korea, there were only a few quips of localization...
April 2013
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Idolm@ster: Shiny Festa localized and now on iOS.
(Header Image from related series: “Puchimas!: Petit Idolm@ster”) Siliconera uncovered trademark licenses for the three Idolm@ster Shiny Festa games a few months ago, and it turns out the games ARE now localized and have been ported to iOS devices without any PR fanfare. The three games have pre-rendered music videos based on the 3D models from The Idolm@ster 2 and 2D designs from The...
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PAX Prime 2013 Prices Are Set!
UPDATE: PASSES ON SALE NOW!
UPDATE UPDATE: All passes sold within 6 hours of launch, with 4-Day passes sold in 10 minutes. All but Monday passes were sold in 4 hours.
It’s unofficial, but the prices for PAX Prime 2013 badges have been unveiled through the PAX website. You’re looking at $30 for an individual day pass (Friday-Monday) or $95 for the whole weekend. Keep in mind, this is...
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Review - Starcraft 2: Heart of The Swarm
Heart of the Swarm is the second game in the Star Craft 2 trilogy while building upon Wings of Liberty’s advancements it adds new graphics, maps, tile-sets and new units. This game focuses on the Zerg more specifically Sarah Kerrigan and her efforts to seek revenge on Arcturus Mengsk after the events of Wings Of Liberty.
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Platform: PC Release Date: March 12th 2013 Genre: Real...
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Review- LEGO City: Undercover
Since its rebirth with Star Wars, The LEGO series of video games has grown to become extremely popular with gamers young and old alike. It’s tackled many beloved licenses, from Batman to Harry Potter. Recently, though, many critics have claimed that the series has become stale, with the same core gameplay and only minor additions for every new iteration. But it appears that developer TT Games...
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Pretty Cure returns to the West... as Gangnam...
Credible sources are listing a localization of Smile Precure, last year’s iteration of the popular magical girl franchise, Pretty Cure. This time it comes with a very “interesting” choice for a title, Gangnam Girls.
Starting from a site on Nickelodeon News and then substantiated by a press release on Cynopsis Media, it’ll be the second time Precure has been dubbed since...
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Review - Bioshock Infinite - "Prepare to get mind...
So, Bioshock Infinite, the third installation in the lucrative and innovative series hits shelves and I have to say, it not only raised the bar, but blew it out of this world. Set in the very beginning of the 20th century, it takes you to the floating city of Columbia, devised by a genius scientist and an egotistical man claiming superiority over the common folk. (Sound familiar Bioshock fans?)...
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Review - Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
This game was on my buy-list ever since Monster Hunter 3 G was announced in Japan. I first got into the Monster Hunter series by Monster Hunter Tri. I fell in love with all of the games soon after, going back to Freedom Unite and realizing Tri was soooooooooo much easier. But just because I am a fanboy, doesn’t mean this game is solid gold.
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Age's April Fools
âge, the visual novel publisher behind the Muv-Luv series has decked out their home page in a number of game and anime parodies.
It’s worth checking out here: http://www.age-soft.co.jp/
March 2013
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Review - Knights of Pen & Paper
Review – Knights of Pen and Paper (iPhone)
There was a time when the call of adventure didn’t come with an epic destiny, a damsel in distress, or a daemon returned from the depths of hell. This was a time when you and four friends picked up staff, sword, dagger and hammer to kick evil in the shins for gold and glory. Knights of Pen and Paper celebrates those golden years and...
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Ground Kontrol: Ten Years After
Portland nerds hold a special place in our hearts for Ground Kontrol. It’s been a hub of awesomeness and sheer vintage gaming nerdery since 1999. But in 2003, Ground Kontrol was purchased by a new set of nerds that had different, and more grandiose ideas for the place. Current VP, and good friend of mine, Anthony Dandrea, takes a look back at the history of this Portland icon.
Check it out...
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Atelier Totori Plus Sneaks Onto PSN
With just about no notification or announcements, the PS Vita version of Atelier Totori Plus: The Adventurer of Arland was apparently localized and released this week on PSN. A port of the older PS3 role playing game in the Atelier series, this Vita version boasts new bosses, artwork, costumes, and a post-game dungeon. It is currently $39.99 and preordering it early nets you some Swimwear /...
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Review- Bit.TRIP Presents Runner 2: Future Legend...
It’s no secret that the Wii U has been host to a minimal amount of titles in 2013, physical or digital. So when indie developer Gaijin Games put their latest installment in their Bit.TRIP series, Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien, on the Wii U eShop last month, it was enough to turn more than a few heads. Is it an oasis in the drought of Wii U software, or is it not a good enough excuse to...
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