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Did Somebody Just Say Weeaboo?

By Mad Mage • Dec 4th, 2008 • Category: Featured, General

I stroll down Nipponbashi Dori, as is my liking for a lazy Sunday in Osaka, and stop for some takogoyaki. You haven’t had good takogoyaki until you’ve tried it from Nakamura’s stand near Kujimori Gamu Centa. The experience is akin to deflowering a nubile Nihonjin geisha. As I peel back the first petal – sorry. [...]



PAX 2008 Impressions

By Asura • Sep 8th, 2008 • Category: Entertainment, Events, Featured, Technology, Video Games

While I wasn’t there for the inception of PAX, I have gone for the past few years. From humble beginnings, PAX has grown, yet each year has brought an awesome experience no matter the size. The PAX 10 and the good natured “nerdosity” of everyone there being what I remember most fondly.
The days leading [...]



BRU Con - Comic Contest Results

By Cokomon • Aug 17th, 2008 • Category: Art, Featured, Video Games

We here at Blinkys R Us hope that you enjoyed this years BRU Con.  As promised, here are all of the comics from BRU Con, including the winners of both contests.  Hit the jump to see all of them.



PAX 10 Independent Game Showcase Winners Announced

By Asura • Jul 9th, 2008 • Category: Events, Featured, Video Games

I recieved another press release via Flash Fire Communications today in an email. Let’s hear it for the winners of PAX 10!
PAX 10 INDEPENDENT GAMES SHOWCASE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Top submissions to be displayed at Penny Arcade Expo Aug. 29 - 31
SEATTLE - July 9, 2008 - After sifting through over 80 submissions from a wealth of [...]



Pax 2008 Exhibitors and first details within…

By Asura • Jun 26th, 2008 • Category: Events, Featured, Video Games

I recently received an email from the communications people over at PAX. Here is what it reads, enjoy the details.
PENNY ARCADE REVEALS PAX 2008 EXHIBITORS AND FIRST PROGRAMMING DETAILS
Headliners include Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, EA, Activision and Ubisoft
SEATTLE - June 26, 2008 - The organizers of the fifth annual Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) today announced key [...]



Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom info popping up faster than fanboy boners.

By Cokomon • May 22nd, 2008 • Category: Anime, Entertainment, Featured, Video Games

Cappcom’s newest 3D (2 1/2D?) fighter, besides Street Fighter 4, has recently gotten some coverage in the latest Famitsu. The article shows some pretty basic stuff, with characters like Ryu, Chun Li and Gotchaman. However, Servebots in the stage background hint at Megaman’s inclusion in the game, and flashy super moves indicate a crazy Marvel [...]