Today it was revealed on Manga News’ Twitter that the popular Hetalia anime series will be getting a fifth anime season in the September issue of Gentosha’s Monthly Comic Birz magazine. It is worth noting that FUNimation has released all of the Hetalia anime shows so far, including the two Hetalia Axis Powers seasons, both Hetalia: World Series and even the Hetalia Axis Powers: Paint it, White! movie.
It is currently unknown as to whether or not the fifth season will continue with the Hetalia: World Series name or be given a new name of some sort. It is also almost a given that FUNimation will be releasing this title in North America sometime in the future given the popularity of the series so far.
C – The Money of Soul and Possibility Control was picked up for North American release last year and now FUNimation has detailed the anime’s English voice actors who will be voicing some of the main characters when the anime is released on October 30.
The announced English dub cast can be seen below:
MSHYU – Brina Palencia
Kimimaro – Todd Haberkorn
Mikuni – J. Michael Tatum
Q – Monica Rial
Sato – Martha Harms
Masakaki – Scott Freeman
For those who don’t know, the story of C – The Money of Soul and Possibility Control is very economics based and follows a boy named Kimimaro Yoga who encounters a man from the Bank of Midas, a dark parallel world that controls the future potential of the world. An English voice clip was also released by FUNimation today which can be seen below.
A mini-game-series for the upcoming Carrier Command: Gaea called Carrier Command Recruits has recently launched. The mini game series is an episodic series of games that take place in the world of Carrier Command and will be expressing a story arc that progresses through each episode.
The four episode story follows the player characters increase in ranks right up until they reach the point of Technical Analyst. The story takes place just before the actual Carrier Command: Gaea and will require players to unravel a mysterious plot that branches over the arc of the mini-game-series. The first episode, Head Hunters, has been released earlier today and anyone looking at taking a look into the Carrier Command mythos should definitely pick this up.
On the game the devs had this to say –
Korneel van ‘t Land, Brand & PR Manager at Bohemia Interactive, elaborates:
“While we’re gearing up for Gamescom, where many people will get to go hands-on with Carrier Command: Gaea Mission for the first time, this mini-games-series jumps in as an entertaining and free initiative to give people an early taste of the main game’s atmosphere”.
Be sure to check out theOfficial Website for the first episode of the game and check for the video embedded below for more details.
With the release of Square Enix’s Sleeping Dogs coming out in Australia and New Zealand on August 16th, it only makes sense that the company explain the various pre-order bonuses one would receive if they were to pre-order the title. Three bonus content packs will be given to pre-orderers which include the following:
‘Georges St. Pierre (GSP)’ content:
GSP’s signature “flying punch”
Exclusive GSP outfit including T-shirts, headband and shorts
The GSP outfit unlocks the “flying punch” and increases grappling and throwing damage
Wing Chun decoration for safehouse (with temporary combat buff)
It is also worth noting that those who have played Just Cause 2 before and still have a save from the game on their platform of choice will also unlock Rico Rodriguez’ clothes. These clothes will provide a special stylized hijack action. Check out the pre-order bonuses in the screenshots and trailer below.
Toki to Towa’s (Time and Eternity) main character Princess Toki was just about to celebrate her wedding to someone but unfortunately her fiancee has been killed. However now she can set out on a mission to try and travel back and time and change the fate of her loved one and attempt to save her marriage.
Toki also happens to have a blonde alter ego named Towa (seen above), though she doesn’t appear in the below video at all. It is worth noting that Toki to Towa currently doesn’t have a North American release date or a localization announcement yet, though the title is meant to be released on the PlayStation 3 in Japan on October 11th.
Can’t wait to put down your money on Borderlands 2 but don’t want to buy a physical version of the game? Well we have some good news for you, Borderlands 2 has just been made available for digital pre-order allowing gamers to put their money down early for the download. It is worth noting that even digital pre-orderers will gain access to the Borderlands 2 Premiere Club which will allow for the free download of the Mechromancer class once she becomes available alongside other classes.
It is also worth noting that gamers who have played Borderlands 1 will also unlock a few small bonuses for Borderlands 2, such as an extra costume.
After a good wait, one of the best Game Boy titles has finally hit the eShop…at least in my eyes, anyway. Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 places players in the role of Wario as he schemes his way to steal a giant golden statue of Princess Toadstool. I have a lot of fond memories with this title, as it even has a boss in the form of a giant head that shoots boogers out of it’s nose, along with a good number of fantastic stages and various helmets to give Wario new abilities. Yes, it’s great, and for $3.99, this title is a steal.
Mole Mania is yet another 8-bit Summer title to hit the Virtual Console for the 3DS this week, and is a bit like Bomberman, but with more emphasis on action over puzzles. You can pick up this classic from 1997 for $2.99.
Planet Crashers is also out this week, which is definitely a top-tier release for the platform. Planet Crashers is published by Ignition, and features some RPG/Adventure styled gameplay, with charming characters and a lovely art design for $9.99.
I want to describe Dot Runner: Complete Edition, but aside from being a “dot-eating” game with dungeons. At $4.99, it may be worth looking into, and seeing how this is the “Complete” version, it should be lengthy. Decathlon 2012 is also out for the DSiWare service, and is about what you would expect, with track and other events bundled up into one release for $4.99. Finally, World Heroes Perfect has decided to grace the Wii’s Virtual Console for 900 points, and brings it’s fast-paced fighting gameplay with it.
Colors! 3D is now on sale as well, from 9 a.m. Pacific time on Friday, July 27, through 9 p.m. Pacific time on Sunday, July 29.
Another great week, I’d say. Let us know what you are picking up in the comment section below.
While we may have learned the existence of Battlefield 3’s Aftermath DLC a few months ago, very few details were revealed about what gamers can expect with this DLC. Today the company revealed a little more information, such as the fact that there will be four new maps that take place in a “post-earthquake Tehran.”
The map will include new vehicles, new gameplay modes, new assignments as well as achievements/trophies and of course dog tags. Apparently there will also be new weapons of some sort for the Battlefield 3: Aftermath DLC however what these weapons are or what the game mode are have not been revealed quite yet.
Skylanders Giants will add in a slew of new features, including extra large Giant figures and brand new normal Skylanders figures, to the standard Skylanders experience as well as offer a whole new story. Today Activision announced that gamers who love collecting their little Skylander figures will be able to enter the world of Skylanders Giants on October 21st.
To commemorate the game’s release date announcement the company also released a gameplay trailer, which can be seen below, featuring a brand new Skylander called Swarm. Those interested in seeing our preview coverage of the game during E3 can find it here.
