The LA Times is reporting that Activision has settled their lawsuit with Double Fine which attempted to block or delay the release of Brutal Legend, after statements from the judge prior to their hearing indicated that his ruling was likely not going to be favorable to Activision in the slightest. The conditions of the settlement have currently not been released, but if they are released, they’ll be posted here. Continue reading →
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4Kids is 4 Sale
Anime Vice is reporting that 4Kids Entertainment, the company behind, no exaggeration, every single massacred version of any anime series to be broadcast on US Broadcast TV since the dawn of the 21st century*, with the notable exception of Pokemon, is going to be putting itself up for sale.
*In the 20th Century it was Dic. Continue reading →
Weekend Review – Harlock Saga
For this week’s review, we’re going to move on to one of the few Harlock series to have ever been licensed for a US release and to reach DVD – Leiji Masumoto’s amalgamation of one of his more popular characters (Captain Harlock), and Wagner’s “Ring Cycle”. Do they mix like chocolate and peanut butter… or chocolate and zucchini? Continue reading →
Manga Review – Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch Vol. 3
Alright, we’ve reached the final act of the core Record of Lodoss War series, at least as far as the Manga is concerned. How does it hold up in relation to the anime, and on its own? Does it come to a good conclusion, whether wraps everything up or leaves an opening for a sequel (or not)? Continue reading →
Brutal Legend Ruling Delayed
1up.com is reporting that due to a full docket, the date for the ruling on Activision’s attempt to block or delay the release of Brutal Legend has been delayed until August 6th. However, according to reports, the judge has said “isn’t inclined to delay Brutal Legend’s release.” Continue reading →
Picks for the Fall 2009 Anime Season
The list of new anime series for the fall season on Japanese TV (they go in 4 seasons rather than 2 or 1 season per year like in the US), are now up. I’ll be putting the list below the cut (courtasy of OtakuDan.com), and my picks for the shows that interest me. Continue reading →
Marvelman/Miracleman Rights Finally Cleared Up
The rights to the long out of print and on-nigh legendary (that’s probably grammatically incorrect but bear with me) comic Marvelman (including the run by Alan Moore and Neil Gaiman) finally have an owner. Marvel Comics announced during the San Diego ComicCon that they now hold the rights, definitely, they mean it. This means that the book can finally come back into print, and, hopefully, Neil Gaiman can finish the last arc of the series.
iFanboy did a run-down of the series on the their second-to-last installment of their video podcast (NSFW due to graphic images from Moore & Gaiman’s run on the comic).
Teaser site for new MegaTen game up
Joystiq is reporting that a teaser site is up for a new Shin Megami Tensei game from Atlus Japan, titled Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey. The site features the logo and title for the game (currently) as well as an image of the Earth with a big gaping hole in it. According to further scans from Famitsu (as reported on by Joystiq), it’s an RPG for the DS which returns the series to the first person perspective that it had when the series started on the SNES back in 1992. Continue reading →
Doctor #11 – In Costume!
Well, have you been wondering what costume Matt Smith – Doctor Numero Once (11) will be wearing for his first season of Doctor Who? Wonder no longer! The BBC has pictures and video of Smith on the set, in his wardrobe. Continue reading →
Manga Review – Record Of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch Vol. 2
We continue with our reviews of the core Record Of Lodoss War series, The Grey Witch, and move on to the second act of the series. The first act did okay – nothing flashing, but nothing awful either. Does the second act improve, or do poorly? Continue reading →