The first trailer for the second Hunter x Hunter film, Hunter x Hunter: The Last Mission, has been released. The trailer is rather scarce on details of the film, but does highlight several characters who are set to appear as well as further detailing the plot of the movie.
Hunter x Hunter: The Last Mission focuses on the inner struggle of the light and dark sides of the Hunter Association. The plot is a non-canonical original work, unlike Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge which had it’s scenario written by series creator Yoshihiro Togashi. At this point it is still unknown of Togashi will have any involvement on the production of The Last Mission.
Are you ready? The Sims 4 is coming, and at EA‘s Gamescom 2013 press conference, its ‘Arrival’ was marked – dropping in 2014, a new generation in the long timeline of The Sims franchise will begin.
Sky-rocketing to become a cultural and gaming phenomenon back in 2000, the original Sims kicked off a series that has gone on to sell an astonishing 125 million+ units, becoming one of the most enduring and popular in history. With every expansion and base game released since, new gameplay concepts have been introduced to bring the virtual world closer to reality. Now, with the impending release of The Sims 4, that disparity between the digital and the real world is being minimised once again, promising a more dynamic and all-encompassing simulation experience.
The Sims 4 will introduced some key innovations in mechanics to realise that promise. Firstly, creating your Sim/s to your likeness, or that of anyone’s for that matter can now be better achieved with 18 touch points, allowing you to shape their physique to more accurately represent the diversity in size and form of the human body. Secondly, Sims can now multi-task, so relationships, for instance, can now be built while partaking in certain activities. And finally – and arguably most importantly – Sims have emotional states that change depending on their surroundings, the actions of others and of course, your influence.
In the new year…”New Emotions. New Smarts. New Sims Come To Life”. Be sure to watch their ‘Arrival’ below.
Madman Entertainment have just announced that next week will be ‘Titan Week’ for their Madman Screening Room streaming service. Starting on the 26th of August and running all the way until the 30th of August, Madman will be streaming two new episodes of the wildly popular anime series Attack on Titan each day.
The plan for ‘Titan Week’ is to not only bring anime fans up to speed on the Attack on Titan series but also to fast-track their streaming in order to catch up with the Japanese airing of the series. Following the conclusion of ‘Titan Week’ which will bring the series up to episode 20 on the Madman Screening Room, Madman plans to release new episodes each Wednesday up until the series end.
Attack on Titan tells the tale of Eren Jaeger and his struggle with giant zombie-like creatures known as Titans. The series has garnered wide-spread critical acclaim across the globe.
You can of course check out Attack on Titan on the Madman Screening Room now for your viewing pleasure.
Love MOTHER energy drink? Mad about Call of Duty? Well the two will be going hand in hand with the latest collaborative promotion of Call of Duty Ghosts and MOTHER energy drink.
The promotion is to give some lucky Aussies the chance to win special Call of Duty Ghosts rescue op mission. In order to make sure that the rescue op mission is 100% authentic, MOTHER has enlisted the assistance of legendary action film star Dolph Lundgren to put out the call to recruit the winner and three of their mates for the rescue op mission.
To enter the secret MOTHER Call of Duty Ghosts rescue op promotion, all you need to do is:
– Purchase specially marked 500mL cans of MOTHER, MOTHER Sugar Free or 4 x 500mL MOTHER multipacks
– Register and answer the question in 50 words or less
So what are you waiting for? Grow grab a can of MOTHER energy drink and get in with a chance to win a once in a lifetime rescue op mission to celebrate the impending launch of Call of Duty Ghosts. The game is set to be released exclusively first on Xbox One. Check out the two promotional videos for MOTHER and Call of Duty Ghosts below.
Bulkypix, leading developer in video games for mobile apps, have announced their Android and iOS line-up of exciting new games for back-to-school and the end of 2013.
The following Bulkypix 2013 Line-Up includes:
Runaway: The Dream of The Turtle Part 1 (iOS, September 2013)
Episode 2 of the Runaway Saga
Animation movie scenario with hundreds of sets to visit
Numerous enthralling riddles
More than 30 charismatic characters to meet
Supports English, French, German, Spanish and Italian
Following Gamescom 2013 in Germany, Warner Brothers Interactive have released a slew of new screenshots for the hotly anticipated upcoming video-game adaptation of the legendary Australian apocalypse film series Mad Max.
The new screenshots highlight the badass nature of Max himself and his incredible combat skills that you can wield in the game. The three new screenshots can be seen below for your viewing pleasure.
Mad Max is slated for release at some point in 2014 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC. Stay tuned for further details on Mad Max as it comes to light in the lead up to the game’s release.
With Gamescom 2013 currently in full swing there have been plenty of new trailers released showing off some of the next-gen consoles’ best games. Today one such video was released for Ubisoft‘s next racing game, The Crew.
In the video below you can watch a little over four minutes of gameplay be narrated by Julian Gerighty, Creative Director on The Crew, and see what sets The Crew apart from other games in the racing genre, namely the massive open world, the extensive levels of vehicle customization, and social nature that the game contains. Currently The Crew is set to be released sometime early in 2014 for the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Today Blizzard has announced that they will be releasing a brand new expansion for Diablo III called Reaper of Souls. To go along with this announcement they have not only given us a cinematic trailer but also a gameplay teaser, both of which can be seen below.
As for what the expansion will offer, the level cap will be increased to 70, an enchantment tool, an account wide paragon system, “major” loot improvements and a new class called The Crusader will be included in the pack. No release date for the expansion has been announced as of yet and there is no word about whether or not it will make it to the console versions of the game.
Name a fighting game that you never thought would be localized, and no Phantom Breaker’s limbo status doesn’t count. Well if you were to name AquaPazza then you wouldn’t be too far off the mark. Despite featuring characters from Utawarerumono, Tears to Tiara, and many more games developed by AquaPlus, AquaPazza saw little hope for release in the West when it was released last year, which left many fans looking to import the title.
Well it turns out that is no longer the case as Atlus USA has announced that they will be bringing AquaPazza to North America for a nice discounted price of only $30. The game will be available as both a digital download and a retail title sometime this holiday season. The game will include the original Japanese voiceovers and feature a story mode for each character in the game, of which there are thirteen with thirteen different partners to choose from.
Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine Studios:TMS Entertainment and Po10tial Publisher:FUNimation Format: DVD / Blu-Ray Combo Release Date: August 20th, 2013 Price: $64.98 – Available Here
Overview
It’s been quite a few years since the last Lupin the Third series aired on TV, but in that time there have also been a number of movies all showing in more from the world’s best thief. Now, a new series has come and instead of following the standard layout of quirky adventures for the title characters and friends, this new series focuses on one big story line focused on the main female, Fujiko Mine. Does this new series have what it takes to carry the name of Lupin the Third? How does giving Fujiko a central role in the plot impact the entire series? Let’s see how Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine turned out.
Story
The start of the series gets off to a great start showing off Lupin the Third on a grand heist in the midst of a sex-crazed drug cult and it isn’t long at all before he ends up entwined in the feminine wiles of Fujiko Mine herself. Fans of previous Lupin the Third works will notice that Lupin and Fujiko have their first meeting here, casting this as a prequel to the main series’ many are so fond of. This does not impact it negatively however, in fact adds to the depth of the story seeing the interactions between the two as they meet for the first time and of course he sets his eyes on her as a prize. Plus, Zenigata does make a small appearance solidifying his presence and even adding in a new character in the form of Oscar, another police officer under Zenigata.
It is at the second episode were the main difference from other Lupin works, as Lupin is completely absent and instead focuses on the first meeting of Fujiko Mine and Jigen. The third episode follows suit having Fujiko meeting Goemon for the first time and bringing the whole cast of characters together at last. Well, not together, but at least present. This direction indicates the intended focus of Fujiko and her story in the series, while not being boring with the lack of Lupin in each episode. Every episode, and story therein, paces the plot well and keeps the viewers on their toes.
The main course of the plot becomes apparent when Fujiko starts having her flashbacks. Showing off Fujiko as a little girl in not pleasant circumstances is both dramatic, unsettling, and intriguing all at the same time. With a much darker tone, as well as much more sensual, it brings the series to a very different place than other Lupin works, but even more amazingly it works, well. The sensuality comes close to being excessive, but does not cross the line as Fujiko herself uses her sex appeal to get the upper hand, and the series simply allows it to be shown.
The plot is as crazy as any Lupin story and certainly never feels dull. the darker tones make it very different and in terms of the story, this is for the better. With plenty of twists and turns as more and more flashbacks are revealed and answers are drawn closer and closer, the story is a testament to great writing. While the imagery and revelations themselves, give viewers even more incentive to repeat viewings. This is a uniquely, dark and beautiful one shot story within the world of Lupin the Third.
Visuals
The sensuality of the show is apparent from the opening, featuring Fujiko completely bare, tastefully in black and white of course, the series puts no holds on showing off her body. Within the series proper, the art style reflects the past 70’s anime-esque look, but adds in a great deal of shading both for its darker tone and to look much more like the Lupin the Third manga. The most unique however, are the flashbacks Fujiko experiences throughout the series with bizarre coloring and perplexing imagery. These flashbacks not only set themselves apart, but still manage to fit in as a whole. The characters still look the same as past incarnations, with Lupin, Jigen, Goemon, and Zenigata all sporting their characteristic outfits, and of course Fujiko being the one mainly playing dress up as she moves from score to score.
Audio
An interesting aspect of the original Japanese is that there are few returning voices for the main cast this time around, while the English dub utilizes many of the voices from at least some past series or movie. Because of this it was almost more comfortable listening to the English track as they felt more familiar in the roles. Both tracks do a excellent job with the voice acting however, as many of the characters show off a wide range of emotions and the actors capture this throughout.
The music aspect is interesting, while the majority of the music has the classic Lupin feel, the flashbacks that occur contain music that fit the drastic change in art and mood. Unnerving and even a little distressing when combined with the visuals, the music of the flashbacks add to the weight of them as a whole, making them even more heavy with their inclusion. The opening is interesting in that there isn’t an ordinary song, but instead “New Wuthering Heights” by Naruyoshi Kikuchi, a mostly prose accompanied by music that is dubbing in the English track, which sounds like Fujiko lamenting about herself and how she feels inside through the series. The closing theme is closer to the norm with “Duty Friend” by NIKIIE that follows the series’ themes of questioning ones past and Fujiko’s feelings on affection.
Extras
Including a set of commentaries, one on each disc, this DVD release has many of the standard special features known for in a FUNimation release. Textless opening and closing, as well as trailers for both the series and others are also present, but thankfully there is one more special feature in the form of an interview with the English voice of Fujiko, Michelle Ruff, as she talks about working on the project, her history with past productions, and her inspiration for her voice of Fujiko, which all provides a nice additional insight into even more things Lupin related.
Overall
While this is different than many fans of Lupin the Third may expect, this is not at all a disappointment. Combining a darker tone, sensuality, and questions of Fujiko’s past, The Woman Called Fujiko Mine is a series that pulls in viewers to the end. Every element feels great for their part, with the flashbacks creating a stark contrast that makes this series its own. Those willing to give this series a try, should find an impressive one of a kind experience, even for Lupin.
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The first trailer for the second Hunter x Hunter film, Hunter x Hunter: The Last Mission, has been released. The trailer is rather scarce on details of the film, but does highlight several characters who are set to appear as well as further detailing the plot of the movie.
