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Chrono Trigger DS? Countdown site appears

By Gosha • Jul 1st, 2008 • Category: Nintendo DS

A new countdown page recently appeared on the Japanese Square-Enix web site. The page features an all-too-familiar clock on it synced to Japanese time.
The page on the site shows the Nintendo DS logo and the URL of the site also suggests that its Chrono Trigger. Hmm… I’m sure more details will appear [...]



Alex & Yatterman in Tatsunoko vs Capcom

By Gosha • Jun 30th, 2008 • Category: Video Games

According to N4G.com, 2 magazine scans of the August issue of Arcadia showing Alex from Street Fighter 3 on the Capcom side, and Yatterman No.1 on the Tatsunoko side. The game is slated for a Winter 2008 release in the Japanese Arcades.
This also brings the current roster to the following…
CAPCOM: Ryu, Chun Li, Batsu, Alex. 
Tatsunoko [...]



Gake no ue no Ponyo, Studio Ghibli, trailer released!

By Gosha • Jun 30th, 2008 • Category: Anime

The debut trailer for Studio Ghibli’s upcoming film, Gake no ue no Ponyo, or Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, saw release on Japanese television a couple days ago.  Luckilly, some YouTuber has uploaded the clip.
The plot of this movie centers on a goldfish named Ponyo who desperately wants to be a human. In [...]



Blizzard Announces DIABLO III

By Cokomon • Jun 28th, 2008 • Category: Video Games, Windows

And the fans go wild.  After years of speculating and a weeks worth of teasing splash pages, Blizzard’s site has finally rolled over to reveal their latest game.  In what shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone, they have announce the long awated Diablo III.  More information can be found at Blizzard’s Diablo III site, including [...]



Final Fantasy Dissidia, new trailer shows actual gameplay

By Gosha • Jun 27th, 2008 • Category: Playstation Portable

Its rare that you get trailers from Square-Enix that actually show off some game play. Here is a brand new trailer for the upcoming PSP action/fighting game, Final Fantasy: Dissidia. The trailer features a lot of new characters from teh various Final Fantasy universes.



Sota Fujimora - Synthesized album announced

By Gosha • Jun 26th, 2008 • Category: Music

Fans of game composer Sota Fujimora (Gradius, Contra, Rumble Roses, & various BEMANI games) will be happy to know that a 2 disc cd is coming out in late August.  The 1st disc of his cd will feature extended versions of some of his most famous works.  The 2nd disc will be a remixing album featuring [...]



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 [...]



Yoshitaka Amano comes to New York Anime Festival

By Gosha • Jun 24th, 2008 • Category: Anime, Art

It looks like artist Yoshitaka Amano, known for basically setting the mood with his art and illustrations for the Final Fantasy series, and Vampire Hunter D, will be appearing at the New York Anime Festival. The show runs from Sept 26 to the 28th. Read below for a full press release about the event.

YOSHITAKA AMANO [...]



Tatsunoko vs Capcom, 2 new characters revealed!

By Gosha • Jun 20th, 2008 • Category: Video Games

Japanese gaming site GAME Watch recently revealed two new characters that will be appearing in Capcoms latest crossover title, Tatsunoko vs Capcom. The two characters include Batsu from Capcoms “Rival Schools” series, and Tatsunoko’s Tekkaman from “Tekkaman”. You can check out some in game shots at the GAME Watch web site, which can [...]



The Offspring makes its way to Rock Band

By Gosha • Jun 20th, 2008 • Category: Playstation 3, Video Games, Xbox 360

The official Offspring web site revealed a few upcoming downloadable songs that will be featured in Rock Band.
There song “Hammerhead” is already available, but more are to come in the near future.
The tracks that the web site confirms include:
“Come Out And Play [Keep ‘Em Separated]“
“Self Esteem“
“Gone Away“
“All I Want“
“Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)“
”The Kids [...]