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Jormungand licensed by Madman Entertainment

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February 3, 2013

Following their announcements of the acquisitions of Toriko and Planzet, Madman Entertainment made one final announcement, that being the licensing of the anime series Jormungand.

No details have surfaced as of yet as to what exactly the manner of release for Jormungand will be. We will of course keep you updated on this as it is revealed. Jormungand aired in 2012 with two seasons, Madman has not yet confirmed if they will license the second season.

What are your thoughts on Madman acquiring the license for Jormungand? Are you excited for this one? Let us know in the comments section below what you think of this.

Planzet licensed by Madman Entertainment

Luke Halliday

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February 3, 2013

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Following their announcement of the acquisition of Toriko, Madman Entertainment followed up at Wai-Con by revealing that they have acquired the license for computer-generated anime film Planzet.

Much like their reveal of Toriko, we do not have any details of their planned release of the film just yet but we will of course update you on this when the information comes to light. Planzet focuses on the year 2047 where the earth has been attacked by alien life-forms.

What do you think of Madman Entertainment acquiring the license for the film Planzet? Let us know what you think of this in the comments section below.

Toriko licensed by Madman Entertainment

Luke Halliday

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February 3, 2013

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Madman Entertainment have announced at Wai-Con that they have acquired the license for shonen anime series Toriko. The news made its way online through Madman’s facebook page although no details of the manner of Toriko’s release has been revealed at this time.

While no release details have been confirmed just yet for the title, one can presume they will be releasing Funimation’s version of Toriko along with the dub they produced for it. Toriko follows the titular gourmet hunter as he hunts, kills and eats animals. We will keep you informed as more information on this release comes to light.

What do you think of Toriko being licensed by Madman Entertainment? Let us know in the comments section below.

Iron Man: Rise of Technovore Release Date Announced

Zac Elawar

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February 3, 2013

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It looks like ‘Iron Man 3’ won’t be the first and only Iron Man film of 2013, as Marvel Entertainment and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment have just revealed the release date of their feature-length animated film ‘Iron Man: Rise of Technovore’.

Coming April 16th, the film will be hitting DVD and Blu-Ray formats. There are a few special features that have been identified: “Tale of Technovore”, which looks at the animation and story development in the film, and “S.H.I.E.L.D: Protecting the Marvel Universe”, which gives all-access insight into the history of the title organization throughout the comics as well as this film.

The two featurettes will be included on both the DVD and Blu-Ray formats, however the Blu-Ray edition will also include an exclusive interactive art gallery featuring Madhouse’s concept art produced for the film.

The official synopsis reads:

Billionaire Tony Stark, in his Iron Man armor, prevents an attack from a mysterious new foe, but innocent bystanders are killed, including his best friend War Machine, Lt. Colonel James Rhodes. Detained for questioning by S.H.I.E.L.D., Iron Man escapes, determined to find the mastermind behind the attack. Pursued by Black Widow and Hawkeye, Iron Man enlists the help of the ruthless vigilante The Punisher. But can the Armored Avenger handle what he finds when he catches the person responsible and is forced to face his deadliest weapon, a biotechnology called Technovore that could wipe out all life on the planet?

The cast is reported to include Matthew Mercer (Resident Evil Damnation) as Iron Man and The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus as the Punisher.

Source: IGN

Frozen Synapse: Tactics Coming to PS3, PS Vita

Zac Elawar

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February 3, 2013

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‘Frozen Synapse’, from Mode 7 Games, will be heading to the PlayStation Network revamped and adapted for the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita by Double Eleven studios. It will be called ‘Frozen Synapse: Tactics’.

The team at Double Eleven announced the project via their Facebook page. They have also opened a dedicated Frozen Synapse: Tactics Facebook page, on which they’ve stated, “… ‘Frozen Synapse: Tactics’ is not simply a transition of the original onto console; we will be giving it a complete Double Eleven makeover.” The original received many 9/10 reviews. We may not be counted amongst those, but we still really liked the game, which became an indie hit in 2011.

For those who are unfamiliar, Frozen Synapse is a strategy game in which two players control a squad of soldiers and pit them against each other in turn-based gameplay. However, each player may take their time in deciding what to do, and once they submit their move, then the results occur simultaneously. The visuals have a very similar look to that of Tron, but it is unclear how different Tactics will be and whether or not the game will completely retain that visual theme.

Frozen Synapse: Tactics will be available on the PSN sometime in 2013. Stay tuned for further details down the line.

Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales Spin-Off licensed by Siren Visual

Luke Halliday

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February 3, 2013

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Following the announcement of their licensing of Hakaba Kitaro, Siren Visual followed it up on their facebook page by announcing the acquisition of Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales Spin-Off called Mononoke, which is of course a spin-off of recently released Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales.

As of posting it is unclear through what means Siren plans to release this series or when they plan to. As is usually the case with these quiet announcements through facebook there is very little detail revealed, so we will keep you informed as details come to light.

What do you think of the Ayakashi: Saurai Horror Tales Spin-Off getting licensed by Siren Visual? Let us know in the comments section below.

Hakaba Kitaro licensed by Siren Visual

Luke Halliday

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February 3, 2013

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Yesterday Siren Visual posted a clue to a new title acquisition on their facebook page, which featured classic manga character Kitaro eating a fish. Following many figuring out the somewhat obvious clue, Siren Visual confirmed that they have acquired the license for Hakaba Kitaro otherwise known as GeGeGe no Kitaro.

No other information on how they will release this series has been confirmed as of yet. It is interesting to note that Siren Visual do not specify whether they have acquired the entire long history of this series or simply one of its many runs. One can presume however that they have only acquired the 2008 series with the title Hakaba Kitaro as most other runs of the series have opted for the title GeGeGe no Kitaro. The series follows Kitaro a yokai boy who lives in a graveyard.

What do you think of this title acquisition? Let us know in the comments section below.

Massive Call of Duty Competition in Hollywood

Jeffery Shull

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February 3, 2013

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Call of Duty: Black Ops II players need to take note, because their skills could make them rich. Just announced, Activision and Xbox are teaming up to put together a massive competition for a grand prize of $1 million. Taking place in Hollywood on April 5-7, they plan to bring 32 of the most skilled COD teams from the Xbox together for a battle royale that will be stream live for the world to see.

According to Eric Hirschberg, CEO of Activision Publishing, “More people play Call of Duty multiplayer everyday than watch the average regular season game of the NBA”. He also says that this will be the first time a way to determine the best of the best between the COD fanatics has been done. For gamers interested in participating in this spectacular event should head over to https://elite.callofduty.com/esports for free registration to Call of Duty Elite. After registration teams of four battle it out head to head in League Play on Xbox live for the coveted chance to make to the championship round, which includes a trip to Hollywood to vie for the million dollar prize. The top eight teams in the MLG Winter Championships will also get spots in the championship round, and will also be joined by the top eight teams in the ESL European Finals. Info on the MLG can be found at http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/.

‘See the Future’ of PlayStation on February 20

Zac Elawar

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February 2, 2013

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Sony has sent the video gaming world into a frenzy with their teaser video “See the Future”. And we only have to wait until February 20th to find out what that future looks like.

It is being rumoured that it could mean the reveal of the PlayStation 4, way ahead of E3 and Gamescom – the two events many first speculated could be the site of the unveiling. In fact, the Wall Street Journal insists that we will indeed see the PS4 for the first time on February 20th.

This comes after Sony CEO Kaz Hirai said, “why go first when your competitors can look at your specifications and come up with something better?” So, even though it seems the PlayStation 4 will be unveiled first, that does not necessarily mean that it will release first.

Watch the ‘See the Future’ video below and add to the conversation; let us know in the comments section whether you believe Wall Street Journal, and your thoughts/predictions for the future of PlayStation.

Path of Exile Gets New Trailer And Screenshots

Joe Morgan

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February 2, 2013

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Grinding Gear Games, makers of the upcoming action role-playing game Path of Exile currently in open beta, opened the flood gates today and unleashed a full torrent of screenshots and other images to allow people check out more about their title.

While some people may look at the screenshots and be tempted to write Path of Exile off as merely another Diablo clone, be assured that fans of Torchlight and other action RPGs of this nature should not merely pass it by. Path of Exile boasts several features that not even the folks at Blizzard have been able to nail down yet, including PvP tournaments and what they claim to be the “deepest item system in any action RPG.”

According to Grinding Gear Games, here are the key features of Path of Exile:

A dark and deep action RPG
Build unlimited unique characters on a gigantic skill tree
Combine over 110 skill gems to create unique combat strategies
Explore a dark and gritty world rendered from a fixed 3D perspective
Download and play for free, but never ‘pay-to-win’
Explore randomly generated levels for extreme replayability
Craft weapons, magic items and even end-game maps to become more powerful
Cooperate or compete with thousands of other exiles in a persistent online world
Ascend online ladders in every game mode
Battle in PVP tournaments for worldwide recognition

You can check out the screenshots in the gallery below, or get a greater feel for the game by checking out the Open Beta Launch Trailer. Players interested in giving the game a try can check them out here.

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