Puella Magi Madoka Magica Movies Theatrical Release Across The US

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This October, Madoka Magica fans will be treated to something special. Following the release of the entire television series on video, Aniplex of America has just announced that the first two Puella Magi Madoka Magica movies Part 1: Beginnings and Part 2: Eternal will debut in the US this October. The not-so-typical story of a middle school girl named Madoka Kaname and her choice to become a magical girl has taken the world by storm. Part 1 and Part 2 of the Madoka Magica movies retells the original TV series and is set for the big screen. There is no doubt both movies will provide a new experience for both fans who have enjoyed the TV series or who are just seeing Madoka Magica for the first time.

 Distributed by Eleven Arts, select theaters in five major cities across the US will be having showtimes for both movies. The cost of admission will allow fans to watch both Part 1 and Part 2. For those who attend the Los Angeles  showings will receive some city exclusive specials. Los Angeles ticket holders
will receive select giveaways on opening night and throughout the scheduled screening times while supplies last. In addition, there will also be exclusive Madoka Magica the Movie Merchandise sold only at the Los Angeles Theater while supplies last.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie Showtimes and Locations :
City                         Theater                                       Date                           
Los Angeles            Downtown  Independent         2012/10/19 Fri  http://www.downtownindependent.com/
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                                                                        2012/10/23 Tue
                                                                        2012/10/24 Wed
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 New York             Big Cinema Manhattan               2012/10/20 http://us.bigcinemas.com/loc_Manhattan.asp

 Chicago                  Music Box                            2012/10/20 Sat   http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/

 Houston                 Alamo Drafthouse                  2012/10/20 Sat http://drafthouse.com/houston

 San Francisco        New People                          2012/10/20 Sat http://www.newpeopleworld.com/
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Who's Hotter ( Big Bang Theory ) Cast Comparison

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                                      Bernadette or Penny (Who's Hotter)?

 

Hey Otakus and Geeks fans, Sean (true comic fan). Today I purchase season 5 of the Big Bang Theory because I'm a huge fan of the series. When the show first aired in 2007, Kaley Cuoco (Penny) was the hottest chick on the show (maybe cause she was the only chic on the show) but now enter Melissa Rauch (Bernadette). Ever since her appearance in season 3 (The Creepy Candy Coating Corollary ep) I've been leaning toward the sexy little Microbiologist.

So like all debates I have to put this to a vote. This is for all fans of the show, of this site, and nerds everywhere. Who do you guys and girls think is hotter? I'm going to start by casting my vote for Bernadette! Leave a comment below and let us know who everyone thinks is hotter. Below I'm putting up a sexy pic of both to make your decisions a little easier LOL.


       Melissa Rauch (Bernadette Rostenkowski)                                 Kaley Cuoco (Penny)          



Hmmmm Decision, Decision!!!



Side Note: If your wondering why I have Melissa Rauch's Characters last name and not Kaley Cuoco's? There is a mystery on the show with cast and crew as to what her characters last name is.
We'll save that one for our next post.

by Sean Tucker

Wii U Price and Release Date

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I have just learn that Nintendo finally released the price and date of the Wii U for North America.



This will only be with the Deluxe


The Wii U will come in two flavors. A black Deluxe version what will come with internal storage of 32gb inside the system, the Wii U gamepad, stylus, sensor bar, Nintendo Land Video Game, Wii U game pad stand, Wii U gamepad cradle and Wii U console stand. The black will also have a special promo program in where you will be enrolled into the Deluxe Digital Promotion. What this is a limited time promotion where when ever you buy anything in the Nintendo e-shop(Nintendos downloads similar to Xbox Live Marketplace), you will gain credit/points to spend on other things inside the shop, its pretty much a reward system for spending money with them. The Promotion is just that also a promo meaning that it wont last forever. It is only plan to last up until 2014, so it looks to be a two year thing pretty much.

The White/Basic Wii U will come with everything BUT the Nintendo Land Video Game, Wii U game pad stand, Wii U gamepad cradle and Wii U console stand or the Deluxe Digital Promotion.

Now the Price of the Wii U will come in two flavors also. The black/Deluxe will be 349.99 and the white/Basic will be 299.99. 

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Wii Games You Must Play Before Wii U

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The Wii U will arrive in stores later this year. For some people, the Nintendo Wii didn't live up to expectations, accused of having too many kid friendly games or water down versions of titles that was on PS3 and XBOX 360. Whether your thoughts on the Wii was good or bad, there is no denying the Wii had some clever titles. I have created a list for my readers of Wii titles you should check out before you get wrapped up into Wii U. These titles are games that I have personally played or have in my collection. Do not be surprised if the more popular titles are not included in this list. In addition some of the titles are import games that I had the pleasure of playing. Finally this list is of non Nintendo games, so no Zelda, Mario, Donkey Kong etc. You should already know that you must play those games. Here is the list:

 Muramasa The Demon Blade








Muramasa The Demon Blade can be described in one word artistic. This game didn't use 3D graphics that you would expect on next gen consoles. Instead this game utilizes the 2D engine that you have seen from the game Odin Sphere on the PS2. The story, the gameplay and the beautiful art style were enough for you to put this on your must play list. This is a very challenging game even on the easy level, it brings you back to the days of gaming where the game didn't hold your hand.

 Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 (Import)



















Usually when you people think of Gundam games they say it doesn't translate good to videogames. In some cases they might be right. However in this case they can't be more wrong, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 is amazing. What separates this from other Gundam games is this game is in first person, it uses motion controls  and it makes you feel like you're actually piloting the Gundam. The story follows loosely the events of 0079 and gives you characters from other Gundam shows such as 08th MS Team.

 Fatal Frame IV: The Lunar Eclipse (Import)





If you don't know by now, the Fatal Frame series is my favorite horror series in gaming. Unfortunately Fatal Frame IV never made it over here in the states. However that didn't stop die hard fans from making a full translation of the game, and of course I got my hands on it. The game was indeed scary, but it was starting to suffer from the formula of same stuff different location. Regardless this game is indeed the scariest game on the Wii and does phenomenal of giving us the Japanese horror feel.

 Disaster: Day Of Crisis
Earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, almost every major natural disaster you can think of is in this  game. Disaster: Day Of Crisis follows a former solider/agent turned rescuer Raymond Bryce. While on a rescue mission to save a hiker on a volcano, the volcano erupts and let's just say things go downhill from there. The game has wonderful sequences from escaping a tidal wave on the bridge, to trying not to freeze to death. It gives you the arcade style shooting with your Wii mote and the responsibility of saving people you come across makes it more intense. One more thing the games soundtracks is one of the best period.

 Trauma Team 
Do you remember a game that you played as kid called "Operation?" Think "Operation" meets Anime style with Wii controls and you have Trauma Team. If I was to describe Trauma Team in one word that word would be FUN! This game is a blast to play. It has a great story, great characters and you can play various departments of the hospital. You can play the surgeon, EMT, etc.

Another Code R: A Journey Into Lost Memories (Import)








One thing I really love about the Wii is how diverse it is. The Wii was not afraid to take chances when it came to giving gamers different experiences in gaming. Another Code R is a visual novel game, and the sequel to the DS game "Trace Memory." The story follows Ashley as she tries to find out the mystery behind her mother, the story is well written and it will keep you playing till the very end.

 Tatsunoko vs Capcom


Yatterman vs Ryu can you really go wrong with that? Tatsunoko vs Capcom was a solid fighter mixing some of the classic anime characters with Capcom's best.

 The Last Story

 It's called the last great Wii game, which really isn't true since this was released in Japan before we got it here in the states. The Last Story is from the original creators of Final Fantasy and epic is the word to describe this action RPG. Great story, great music and beautiful graphics to show the Wii's hardware power.

 Xenoblade
Xenoblade is truly one of the best RPG's on the Wii and in this next gen era. The gameplay was solid, the music was beautiful and story was fun and a little bit emotional at times. This is one of the games you can't miss that is for sure.

 Taiko no Tatsujin Wii Dodoon to 2 Daime (Import)

Taiko no Tatsujin is a fun music game to play with the family. If you're a fan of J-Pop/J-Rock this game is for you. The game features 70 songs from anime, J-pop, videogames and more. The game is played the best with the drum set kit that you can get from Japan. This is a import worth checking out.

 No More Heroes 


A man trying to make a living. A man trying to become number one, a man with skills of an assassin. No More Heroes is a unique game, and very fun to play. One of the mature games on the Wii and still one of the best on the Wii. No pun intended but this game is a TOUCHDOWN!

 The Conduit

An original FPS for the Wii? Yes it happened and it was a blast. The gameplay worked very well using the motion controls, multi-player had the usual m.o. but it was still fun to play. 

Goldeneye 007

Remakes aren't usually that great, but Goldeneye is a great remake for the Wii. It keeps the same feel and tone of the original with a Wii spin to it. You have the option to use the Gamecube controller which I really did enjoy. 

 There are tons of great titles on the Wii and I'm sure you have your own list. What Wii games do you think people should play before Wii U. Let us know. 


Season 3 of Superjail! Premieres September 30th on Adult Swim

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The warden and the gang is back and the death toll will rise again with Superjail season 3. I had the pleasure to screen two episodes from the upcoming season. I won't spoil a thing, however I will say that this season is looking more wackier than ever. The body count rises again, the warden is in some insane situations and the animation is really psychedelic. Here are some stills with credit and much thanks to the people from Adult Swim. Remember Superjail premieres on Adult Swim September 30th 12:15 AM (EST/PST).
















Season three of Superjail! premieres Sunday, September 30 at 12:15 a.m. (ET, PT) on Adult Swim. Photo Credit: Adult Swim



The Warden (center—voiced by David Wain, Childrens Hospital, Wanderlust) is Superjail’s enigmatic creator with inmates and Jailbot (state-of-the-art security bot) and Jared (voiced by Teddy Cohn).  Season three of Superjail! premieres Sunday, September 30 at 12:15 a.m. (ET, PT) on Adult Swim. Photo Credit: Adult Swim





Alice (voiced by Superjail! co-creator, Christy Karacas), the head security guard, sets the rules and ruthlessly pummels any inmate brave and dumb enough to break them. Season three of Superjail! premieres Sunday, September 30 at 12:15 a.m. (ET, PT) on Adult Swim. Photo Credit: Adult Swim





Mistress (voiced by Sally Donovan) and Stingray (voiced by Eric Bauza) hash it out in a scene from season three of Superjail! premiering Sunday, September 30 at 12:15 a.m. (ET, PT) on Adult Swim. Photo Credit: Adult Swim


The inmates storm Superjail’s tower of solitary confinement and find gold along the way. Season three of Superjail! premieres Sunday, September 30 at 12:15 a.m. (ET, PT) on Adult Swim. Photo Credit: Adult Swim

The Walking Dead Season 3: Prison Set Tour with Robert Kirkman

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The Walking Dead Season 3 is among us, and what a better way to get excited than to get a tour of the prison from Robert Kirkman himself. Check it out, this looks very promising.

Dark Horse to Publish THE ART OF BIOSHOCK INFINITE

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DARK HORSE BOOKS TO PUBLISH
THE ART OF BIOSHOCK INFINITE!
September 12, MILWAUKIE, OR—Dark Horse Comics announces plans to publish a comprehensive art book for BioShock® Infinite! 
BioShock® Infinite, developed by Irrational Games, won over 75 editorial awards at E3 2011, including the Game Critics Awards’ Best of Show.
In The Art of BioShock Infinite, delve deeper into the world of BioShock® Infinite and the city of Columbia—the fabled floating metropolis built by the US government in the late 1800s to serve as a floating world’s fair!
This deluxe hardcover features production designs and concept illustrations focusing on main characters Booker, Elizabeth, and Songbird from the highly anticipated BioShock® Infinite video game. See the evolution of the Heavy Hitters, the populace of Columbia, the Sky-Hook, Vigors, airships, and much more!
The Art of BioShock Infinite also features an introduction from BioShock® Infinite creative director Ken Levine.
 
Praise for BioShock® Infinite:
“The birth of a new gaming icon.”—Edge magazine
“A title that is likely to define the video game landscape in the years to come.”—Game Informer

For more on The Art of BioShock Infinite, check out the exclusive first look on IGN!
The Art of BioShock Infinite will be in bookstores and on comic shop stands February 27!


Dragonball: Episode Of Bardock Review

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Bardock, Goku's father who was suppose to die when Freeza's attack hit him along with the Planet Vegeta, he was sent way back in time, where the planet was inhabited by a strange creatures. There, after a while he met Freeza's ancestor, a space pirate named Chilled and fought him to protect the planet.

VIZ Media Debuts Nine Mature Manga Series For VizManga.Com

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From kinetic action and imaginative science fiction to romance and gothic melodrama, these new additions push the boundaries of the manga medium and share an emphasis on creative quality and unique storylines.The newly available manga series, each rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers, include BLACK LAGOON. BUTTERFLIES, FLOWERS, THE CAIN SAGA, DOGS, DOROHEDORO, IKIGAMI: THE ULTIMATE LIMIT, JORMUMGAND, NANA, and TENJO TENGE. Individual volumes start at $4.99 each.

BLACK LAGOON Volume 1 · by Hiroe Rei · Rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers · Available Now!
Lock n' load with the baddest group of mercenaries ever to hit the high seas of Southeast Asia! Aboard their World War II torpedo boat, the Black Lagoon, Dutch the Boss, Benny the Mechanic, Revy Two Hand, and Rock, the salaryman from Japan, deliver anything, anywhere. In the dangerous underworld of the Russian Mafia, Chinese triads, Colombian drug cartels, crazed assassins, and ruthless mercenaries, it's hard to know who to trust. But if you've got a delivery to make, and you don't mind a little property damage along the way, you can count on the crew of the Black Lagoon!

BUTTERFLIES, FLOWERS Volume 1 · by Yuki Yoshihara · Rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers · Available Now!
Choko Kuze is the sensible daughter of a venerable family who went bankrupt. She joins a real estate company as an entry-level office worker, but her eccentric boss is harder on her than anyone else in the company! After hearing him inadvertently call her "milady," she realizes he was the young servant boy she knew as a child. At work he's a tyrant, but after hours he insists on treating her like a lady of the nobility. Is romance even possible for a couple locked in such a crazy role reversal?

THE CAIN SAGA Volume 1 · by Kaori Yuki · Rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers · Available Now!
Delve into the tortured past of Earl Cain C. Hargreaves, charismatic heir to a wealthy family full of secrets, lies and unthinkable crimes. The prequel to the Godchild series, The Cain Saga follows the young Cain as he attempts to unravel the secrets of his birth, all the while solving each new mystery that comes his way.

DOGS Volume 0 · by Shirow Miwa · Rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers · Available Now!
Boasting furious action, switchback plotting, magnetic characters and dazzling art, Dogs tells the story of four individuals struggling to survive a dystopian urban future by gun and sword and courage and luck.

DOROHEDORO Volume 1 · by Q Hayashida · Rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers · Available Now!
In a city so dismal it's known only as "the Hole," a clan of Sorcerers has been plucking people off the streets to use as guinea pigs for atrocious "experiments" in the black arts. In a dark alley, Nikaido found Caiman, a man with a reptile head and a bad case of amnesia. To undo the spell, they're hunting and killing the Sorcerers in the Hole, hoping that eventually they'll kill the right one. But when En, the head Sorcerer, gets word of a lizard-man slaughtering his people, he sends a crew of "cleaners" into the Hole, igniting a war between two worlds.

IKIGAMI: THE ULTIMATE LIMIT Volume 1 · by Motoro Mase · Rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers · Available September 25th
Dear Citizen: Thank you for your loyalty. You've no doubt noticed that the world is a troubled place. People are apathetic, lazy, unmotivated. You've probably asked yourself WHY ISN'T ANYTHING BEING DONE TO STOP THIS SYSTEMATIC DECLINE? Rest assured that measures are being taken. Beginning today, we will randomly select a different citizen who will be killed within 24 hours of notification. We believe this will help remind all people how precious life is and how important it is to be a productive, active member of society. Thank you for your continued attention and your cooperation and participation...

JORMUNGAND Volume 1 · by Keitaro Takahashi · Rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers · Available September 18th
Jonah is a child soldier, born amidst the chaotic conflicts that rage across West Asia, his family lost to a war fueled by weapons supplied by the so-called Merchants of Death--international arms dealers. Despite Jonah's hatred of weapons and violence, he employs both extremely well in the service of high-flying arms dealer Koko Hekmatyar and her band of mercenaries. Their journey through the dark underbelly of the world's arms markets may lead only to damnation, but will Jonah one day make his way back to the light? Only one thing is certain: it's going to be a long, hard road out of hell...

NANA Volume 1 · by Ai Yazawa · Rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers · Available Now!
Nana "Hachi" Komatsu hopes that moving to Tokyo will help her make a clean start and leave her capricious love life behind her. Nana Osaki, who arrives in the city at the same time, has plans to score big in the world of rock'n'roll. Although these two young women come from different backgrounds, they quickly become best friends in a whirlwind world of sex, music, fashion, gossip and all-night parties!

TENJO TENGE Volume 1 · by Oh!great · Rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers · Available Now!
Welcome to Todo High, where the only rule is: get strong or get schooled.
Soichiro Nagi and Bob Makihara have always been the meanest street brawlers around. When they enter Todo High they plan on carving out a reputation as the strongest fighters in their new school – easier said than done in a place that's dedicated to training its students in the art of combat! After realizing they're the new fish swimming in a tank full of sharks, Soichiro and Bob enter the Juken fight club as rookie members. However, the Executive Council – the archrival of the Juken Club – soon launches a surprise attack. Soichiro and Bob have a chance to show their stuff, as long as they don't get curb-kicked in the process!

VIZManga.com is the top website for reading manga and features a rapidly growing library of the most popular manga series in the world, with more than 80 series and 700+ volumes are currently available and new ones added regularly. To learn more about VIZ Manga, please visit vizmanga.com.




Bakemonogatari Blu-Ray Release Date Announced

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Aniplex of America has just released the product details  on the upcoming release of Bakemonogatari. The critically acclaimed series directed by Madoka Magica Director Akiyuki Shinbou follows the story of a high school student named Koyomi Araragi and his encounters with girls who have apparition-related issues. The long-awaited release of this hit anime will be in a Limited Edition Blu-Ray Box Set on November 20th, 2012 and will be available through anime distributor RightStuf.com and official retailers (http://aniplexusa.com/retailers/ ).  

 This deluxe Blu-ray Box Set features the entire series (15 TV episodes) on 6 Blu-ray discs, a deluxe 
36-page booklet (production designs and Ending Card Illustrations and more!), audio commentary tracks 
by main characters, textless openings and endings, and more! All of the discs and bonus materials will 
be packaged inside a study rigid box featuring original illustration by Akio Watanabe (character design). 
In addition, fans will be happy to know that Bakemonogatari will also be available streaming online 
through Crunchyroll.com and Hulu.com. The first episode of the original TV broadcast will premiere on 
September 14 th with new episodes added each week.“We have received numerous requests and input from the fans in North America and we are very excited to finally be able to answer these loyal fans of ours by bringing Bakemonogatari here in the US. We are certain that everyone will be pleased with this release.” says Hideki Goto, the president of Animation Business of Aniplex of America. “The Bakemonogatari Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set release is just another example of how we strive to bring the best experience while providing the fans highest quality of releases.” This release is a US and Canada Exclusive and available while supplies last. 


*Art Subject to Change

 Bakemonogatari Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set features:

 Video: 16:9 HD Widescreen / 1920×1080p / MPEG-4 AVC
 Audio: Japanese dialog / Linear PCM Stereo 48KHz/16bit
 Subtitles: English 
 Includes 6 Blu-ray discs, Total length of more than 350 minutes!!
 Character audio commentary included (with optional subtitles)
 Bonus Videos: Textless Openings and Endings, TV version previews
 3 Blu-ray cases inside Rigid Box with Key art
 Double Sided Blu-ray case wrap featuring main characters
 36-page Deluxe Booklet (production designs and Ending Card Illustrations and more!)
            
The Bakemonogatari Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set can be pre-ordered and purchased at:
Rightstuf.com

End Of Watch Review

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Two young officers are marked for death after confiscating a small cache of money and firearms from the members of a notorious cartel, during a routine traffic stop. "End Of Watch" is directed by David Ayer and stars Jake Gyllenhal, Michael Pena and Anna Kendrick.

X-Japan's Yoshiki Attends 2012 Points Of Light Tribute Awards

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Yoshiki international musician/producer, and leader of X Japan, attended The 2012 Points of Light Tribute Awards "Changing Lives Through Service", held at the Residence of the Ambassador of Japan on Friday, September 7, 2012. Points of Light is a charity nonprofit inspired by former President George H.W. Bush, and is the world's leading volunteer service organization. A tribute was made to those whose extraordinary contribution to volunteerism and service had made the world a better place. Yoshiki and 250 some guests in the audience included former Vice President Dan Quayle, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi, NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo, and many others.

Yoshiki put his own favorite "crystal" piano up for auction in 2011, to help provide aid for the Japanese earthquake and Tsunami, as well as collecting donations through Yoshiki Foundation America (USD 201,072 to date). He was invited in Ambassador Fujisaki's honor, for raising funds for the victims and using his voice to spread awareness for the 311 Disaster.

During the VIP Reception, YOSHIKI's music from his Classical album "Eternal Melody II" played a role in setting the mood for this remarkable celebration. In his opening speech, His Excellency the Ambassador of Japan expressed great appreciation to YOSHIKI, for his outstanding charitable contribution.

Coinciding with the Award Ceremony, Points of Light is hosting a charity auction. Amongst the many items being offered, Yoshiki Foundation America is offering a "Private Dinner with YOSHIKI in Tokyo or Los Angeles". Towards the end of ceremony, the crowd erupted into applause, as Auctioneer announced the bidding for Yoshiki's Private Dinner which had reached over USD8,000 since opening (It is currently at USD 10,100).

Other prominent donations being offered include Linkin Park VIP Fan Experience, compliments of Linkin Park; George H.W. Bush's Signed Book Collections, compliments of former President George H.W. Bush; Round of Golf with NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo, compliments of Dikembe Mutombo Foundation and AJ and Judy Johnson; Autographed Children's Book written by Kristi Yamaguchi, compliments of Kristi Yamaguchi and the Always Dream Foundation, and many more.

The online auction opened at 8 a.m. ET on Friday, September 7 and will close two weeks later at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, September 21.
  to place your bid

Terms and conditions for the Private Dinner being offered by Yoshiki Foundation America are as follows:
  • Depending on YOSHIKI and Recipient's availability, dinner will be scheduled within 12 months after purchase
  • Dinner will take place either in Tokyo or Los Angeles based on Recipient's request
  • Meeting time and location will be notified by YOSHIKI FOUNDATION AMERICA's representative
  • Dinner is 90 minutes
  • Recipient under 18 must be accompanied by his/her parent or legal guardian
  • Recipient may bring no more than ONE guest to dinner
  • Recipient and guest are responsible for her/his own travel and accommodation
  • This donation is non-transferrable under any circumstance


NEOGEO X Handheld

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I assume a lot of you remember the Neo Geo Console or have at least played one of SNK's many games. But if not let me fill you in on its origins, the Neo Geo was released 1991 USA (1990 JP). It was home to many classics such as King of Fighters, Samurai Shodown and Metal Slug plus may more iconic games.
 Now that you know time to let you know about the new handheld console from SNK the NEOGEO X. As seen above it is a sleek with a 4.3" LCD Screen. That comes with 20 classic Neo Geo games and there all the best ones too. 
The 20 pre-loaded games

This rebirth of the classic Neo Geo system will release for $129.99 USD and worth is with the 20  free games that are all amazing. Also there is the NEO GEO X Gold that is the classic Neo Geo console re-released  for the 20th anniversary that is compatible with the neo geo x and uses it as a joy stick. check both out at http://neogeox.com/

Lenni Reviews: The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor

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With the new season debuting this fall, with every Walking Dead fan’s favorite villain making his appearance, and with another Walking Dead novel coming out in October, it seems a good a time as any to talk about “The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor.”
I do enjoy zombie novels (even though I refuse to read them at night. A girl only makes that mistake ONCE) and Walking Dead is high on my list of favorite zombie tomes. But from the first few pages, one thing is clear: If you haven’t read the comics, the novel won’t be as fun. Oh, you’ll get it; zombies bad. Eat the living. That sucks for them. But the foundations the comics built are important to understanding some of the little nuances in this book.
I wanted to love this book, I really did. But it suffers from the same dragging as the show; long stretches of time where nothing is happening. Of course, don’t get attached to anyone. It’s just not worth it. I had a hard time feeling anything for these characters anyway since they all seem to be set up to fit into the inevitable events in the comic. The writing isn’t impressive. Very drab and full of clichés. Unless there’s zombie killin to be done. Then there’s some pretty stomach churning descriptions.
The title is deceptive. It’s not so much the “Rise of the Governor” more like “The 320 Page Slog To Get The Guy Who Will Be The Governor To The Town He Needs To Be In.” I'd want to know that but it's not why I picked up the book. I was hoping for more insight to how to the plague started; figuring it was part of how this man came to be. And when you get to the end… Oh, the ending…
This made just about as much sense. (Source)

 Alright, I grew up on Twilight Zone. I love me a good twist ending. But this wasn’t so much of a twist as a surefire way to make me throw the book across the room. I won’t spoil it for you but in this humble librarian’s opinion, the ending was a twist for the sake of a twist; lacking in sense and destroying the continuity. The Governor in the comic doesn’t quite make sense now that I’ve read the novel. I read the novel for clarity, because I wanted to know how such a twisted and violent man got to be so freakin awful and all I got was more confused.
Perhaps the next installment will explain how a man is capable of what The Governor did in the graphic novels. For now, if you like this villain, you may want to skip this book. Unless you want to just read a zombie book with Kirkman's name on it. Then by all means, go for it. Lenni suggests getting it from your local library.

Lenni Reviews: 100 Months by John Hicklenton

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            In a sea of digitally augmented art, it was the impressive brush work of the art that first attracted me to this title. I'm sure there has been some digital assistance in creating "100 Months" but the ink, pen, and paint work here is a feast for the eyes. When it came across my desk for revision, I had to stop and take a look. I immediately read it cover to cover. Twice.
            This book is a primal, visceral, personal battle with death, desire, and rage. Hicklenton was in the final stages of his battle with Multiple Sclerosis when creating this work. In it you can see the innermost feelings of a man who is railing against his fate with everything that he has; his faith shaken as his own body betrays him. His anger is expressed through the goddess Mara tearing through the artifice of worldly desires; depicted as the Pig God and his disciples.
            “100 Months” is not an easy read. The art is fantastic but gory; the theme meaningful but depressing. Stradling the line between high fantasy and horror, this comic really highlights what the medium can express when in the hands of a master. This book is completely and utterly uncompromising and a fitting last work if there ever was one. RIP Jon Hicklenton. What you have created will live forever.

X-Marriage IRL of the Day

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Hey Otakus and Geeks Fans, Lenni found this little article on cheeseburger.com and I had to share it with some of our comic fans. Cosplay Wedding at Dragon Con. Looks Awsome tell us what you think.
At this year's Dragon*Con, Redditor GreenArrowFLnot only re-enacted one of the biggest covers in Marvel history, he married his boyfriend of 20 years in the process. 

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Dead Island Riptide Preview A Cleansing Bloodbath

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Dead Island Riptide Preview: A Cleansing Bloodbath


Deep Silver’s original Dead Island from 2011 wasn’t exactly a refined experience. Glitches galore, messy inventories, and a lack of an interesting story prevented the novel concept from becoming a true masterpiece. Even so, the myriad of ways in which we could squash, skewer, dismember, and explode zombies provided unabashed, dumb fun. And, given that four million copies were sold, we weren’t the only ones who thought so. Thankfully, after a 15-minute hands-off demo, we came away impressed by just how much Dead Island Riptide seems to have improved upon its predecessor and become the game we originally wanted Dead Island to be.
Dead Island Riptide
Developer: Techland
Publisher: Deep Silver
Platform: PC, Xbox 360, PS3
Release date: TBD 2013
Oh right, we should probably mention some details… Riptide is a direct sequel to Dead Island, due out in 2013. The same four characters from the first game are returning (unfortunately, their escape attempt went awry and they’re now wrecked on another zombie infested island) and will be joined by a fifth: a military man who was not named.
Players can start from scratch or import their characters from Dead Island: a definite relief, given how much time many spent leveling and acquiring skills. Even fully powered builds from the first game have a chance to grow even further, as new abilities and higher levels will be available. And unlike the first Dead Island, firearms will be made available from the start, removing one of the most highly-contentious aspects of the original game.

We were shown a new type of mission called “defense mode.” The objective was to escape through an tunnel located underneath a ruined church. However, since the island on which the game takes place is flooded in many spots thanks to a monsoon, sustained use of water pumps was necessary. Loud water pumps. The kind that attract zombies.
As the pumps were working, it was up to the co-op team playing to defend the ruined church from hordes of incoming zombies – which included a couple of new breeds. In addition to the normal Dead Island arsenal, the characters utilized minigun turrets, movable fences/barricades, and mines in an effort to protect the entrenched area. Of course, the zombies eventually overwhelmed the position, and things got hairy pretty quickly.
At that point, the developers emphasized how they’ve reworked the system so that it’s OK to use your best equipment in such desperate situations. They noticed that players of the first Dead Island had a tendency to create awesome custom weapons and rarely use them, usually saving the powerful items for later (read: never). The details weren’t made crystal clear, but in Dead Island Riptide, you’ll have the opportunity to restock and reacquire items such as these so that you aren’t inhibited from giving everything you’ve got to help out your friends during moments such as the end of defense mode.
Granted, the demo we were shown was completely hands-off, so we couldn’t feel the engine and physics improvements Deep Silver was boasting about for ourselves, but the action appeared more fluid, hit detection seemed much improved, and gunplay looked tighter than before. What we saw was notably prettier, too. Well, as pretty as a compound fracture and a severed head can be.


We walked away from the demo thoroughly excited about Riptide. It appeared to be what any decent sequel should be: bigger, better, and shinier. We’ll definitely be keeping our eye on this one as next year rolls around.

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