July 2012
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Closing Your Day: Make 7UP Yours
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Recap of Pop GO posts published on Jun. 30, 2012.
Opening
Cool Spot (SNES)
Reviews
Anime Review: Kimi to Boku 2 - 13 [Final]
Comic Review: I, Vampire #10
Comic Review: Justice League Dark #10
Anime Review: Shirokuma Cafe - 13
Comic Review: Venom #19
Comic Review: X-Men #30-31
Anime Expo 2012
Secret VIZ Media Panel
Crunchyroll Panel
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Comic Review: X-Men #30-31
This month Brian Wood started his work on Marvel’s adjective-less X-Men title. For the first 29 issues the book has given focus to Victor Gischler’s stories about the mutants fighting against various sects of the Marvel Universe’s vampires, but finally we get something a little different from Brian Wood.
After reading the first two debut issues of Wood’s run, I have to...
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Comic Review: Venom #19
Flash Thompson hasn’t had it easy at all since he first became Agent Venom, and in this current arc everything he’s gone up against in the past is coming to a head as the Savage Six closes in on Venom and all of those that he loves.
So can Flash save them all, or will there be some major casualties to be had in this final story from Rick Remender?
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Anime Expo 2012: Crunchyroll Panel
Representatives Brady McCollum (COO) and Victoria Holden (Community Manager) got straight to the point and gave us exciting information on their online streaming service of anime. Crunchyroll comes out swinging with streaming service to new devices beginning this summer, as well as new additions to the their website.
More details after the break.
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The panelists gave...
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Anime Expo 2012: Super Secret VIZ Media Anime...
Present for the “Super Secret VIZ Media Anime Project” were Marketing Director Candice Ulyoan and Vice President Brian Ige. Some information was leaked a couple days ago in regards to what the project was, but the purpose of this panel was to finally reveal what VIZ had under its sleeve.
That particular project is known as Neon Alley, a 24-hour anime programming channel.
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Anime Review: Shirokuma Cafe - 13
There’s an explanation for this.
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Shirokuma Cafe followed up on last week’s tease by using the entire 13th episode to further explore the possibility of a Handa x Sasako romance. Currently, it’s a one-sided affair, but the result seems inevitable.
It was Tanabata season — a summer festival celebrated by writing wishes on a small paper and...
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Comic Review: Justice League Dark #10
Jeff Lemire started his run on JLD last month with a really strong debut issue, and I have to say that just as everyone would hope (and expect) he continues that in his next installment. The JLD visit the House of Mystery and we learn about the Books of Magic in this installment, and Lemire continues to show his ability to make this team work.
Read on for my review!
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Comic Review: I, Vampire #10
With Andrew Bennet and his vampires now settling into a new home it was just a matter of time before stuff hit the fan again, and here it looks like it’s hitting hard. Nothing’s ever easy for the DCU vampires, is it?
Read on for my review of this month’s frightening new issue!
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I’ve read a lot of different comics that focus on vampires in the...
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Anime Review: Kimi to Boku 2 - 13 [Final]
That is probably the worst idea you’ve ever had.
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In some of my previous reviews, I’ve mentioned how I don’t like the serious tone this season is setting with the focus on the boy’s futures and what their lives will be like after high school. So, naturally, guess what the finale episode focuses on? That’s right, of Shun’s anxiety of the...
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Closing Your Day: You Can't Spell Kung Fu Without...
Recap of Pop GO posts published on Jun. 29, 2012.
Opening
The Puzzle Place
News
“The Man With The Iron Fists” (2012) - Red Band Trailer
Discover Your Playing Style In The Latest “Dishonored” Developer Video
“Ni No Kuni” Gets A Spellbinding Wizard’s Edition
Reviews
Manhwa Review: Orange Marmalade - 67
Comic Review: Batman Incorporated #2
Comic Review: Incredible Hulk...
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Gaming Backlog: Sine Mora
Sine Mora, the Grasshopper Manufacture and Digital Reality 2.5D shooter, is coming to the PSN and PS Vita sometime this year. The title was already released on XBLA earlier this year, and barring any additions to the upcoming versions, what can players expect from a disel-punk inspired shooter with anthropomorphic characters?
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Ronotra Koss has one goal in mind:...
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Poll: Summer Anime 2012
Reminder: Vote on the anime series you would like to see get reviewed this Summer season. The top 3 vote-getters are guaranteed to be reviewed by Pop GO!
Cast your vote now!
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"Ni No Kuni" Gets A Spellbinding Wizard's Edition
Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Wizard has already won fans over who crave a traditional JPRG experience with its gorgeous cel-shaded graphics and a touching story. And if you haven’t put down a pre-order yet, you may want to consider the special edition that was just announced today.
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The “Wizard’s Edition” will include:
a 300+ page artbook, which...
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Comic Review: Incredible Hulk #10
“Stay Angry” continues as the Hulk is sent into space to fight cyborg bears. ‘Nuff said, so why don’t you just read forth to see what I though of the Hulk’s latest adventure?
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This is exactly what Jason Aaron fans were expecting when they heard he’d be writing the new Incredible Hulk series. Awesome, ridiculous, violent, and...
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Comic Review: Batman Incorporated #2
After the action packed first issue of Grant Morrison’s latest (and presumably last) installment in his Batman run we take an issue to focus on head behind Leviathan, Talia al Ghul. Through these pages we take a look at her life from childhood on through her involvement in previous issues of Morrison’s run and how it’s all lead up to this climactic point in the war between...
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Manhwa Review: Orange Marmalade - 67
A not so perfect ending to a perfect day.
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In this chapter, Ma Ri and Jae Min end their date at a wishing fountain. Jae Min wishes that Ma Ri would act the way she did that day all the time. Ma Ri becomes frightened and doesn’t want to wish because she thinks her wish won’t come true. When she misses the top of the fountain with her throw, Jae Min jumps...
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Reminder: See you at Anime Expo!
Who’s going to Anime Expo this year?? We are, and we’re going to provide coverage of the event this weekend!
If you see Mike (above), our resident press reporter and photographer, feel free to say hi! And if you’re cosplaying, he’ll definitely take a photo of you, and your cosplay photo may make it onto the site and will definitely be featured on our Facebook. :)
Hopefully see you at AX!
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Watch“The Man With The Iron Fists” (2012) - Red Band Trailer
This has got to be one of the most fun trailers of the year. The Man With the Iron Fists comes from Quentin Tarantino, is directed and co-written by The RZA—along with Eli Roth—and stars Russell Crowe alongside Lucy Liu, Pam Grier and Jamie Chung.
As you would expect from a martial arts film from the aforementioned...
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Closing Your Day: Assembling On Blu-ray
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Recap of Pop GO posts published on Jun. 28, 2012.
Opening
Ozzy and Drix
News
“Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One - Avengers Assembled” Preview
“Pokémon Black 2 and White 2”: An Overhaul of Gameplay Bits
“Guardians of the Galaxy” Movie Coming In 2014
New U.S. “Looper” (2012) Theatrical Trailer
“Guild Wars 2” Release Date Confirmed
“The Star Wars That I...
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Anime Review: Tasogare Otome x Amnesia - 12...
Kirie’s right: That is a very impressive outfit you’ve got there, Okonogi.
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This was a really bright episode. Unusually so, though that may be because the first third or so featured a lot of snow. Very weird to know that it was Tasogare Otome x Amnesia and having my eyes hurt from brightness rather than straining to see something.
The episode itself?...
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WatchNew U.S. “Looper” (2012) Theatrical Trailer
In contrast to the international trailer which was posted yesterday, this new U.S. theatrical trailer takes a different route in presenting the film’s premise. Though the international trailer makes mention of the antagonist known as “Rainmaker”, the new U.S. trailer focuses more on the relationship between the past and...
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Top 5: Moments in The Legend of Korra (Season 1)
With the finale of season 1 of The Legend of Korra behind us, it’s a good time for us to look at the top 5 moments of the first season.
From amazing fight scenes to heartbreaking moments, did your favorite moments make it onto the list?
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5. Korra moving like a leaf (“A Lead in the Wind”)
As a conclusion to the one-hour series premiere, Korra was able to make her...
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Announcement: See you at Anime Expo 2012!
Who’s going to Anime Expo this year?? We are, and we’re going to provide coverage of the event this weekend!
If you see Mike (above), our resident press reporter and photographer, feel free to say hi! And if you’re cosplaying, he’ll definitely take a photo of you, and your cosplay photo may make it onto the site and will definitely be featured on our Facebook. :)
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Anime Review: Hunter X Hunter - 35 & 36
The Heaven’s Arena arc comes to a close.
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Episode 35
Following Gon’s last two fights with the Rookie Crushers, Wing has determined that it’s time for Gon and Killua to learn the last of the major principles of Nen. With only Hatsu left to learn, Wing breaks down the various categories contained within Hatsu and how Nen abilities are broken down and...
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"Guardians of the Galaxy" Movie Coming In 2014
Latino Review broke a scoop a little while ago that in addition to Captain America 2, 2014 will also see the release of a feature film of one of the more obscure but beloved Marvel comic characters, The Guardians of the Galaxy.
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Hailing from an alternate universe (691), The Guardians are a force for good that time travel back to modern...
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"Pokémon Black 2 and White 2": An Overhaul of...
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It’s been over a week since the Japanese have gotten their hands on the Gen. V sequels and up to this point, most of the game’s new discoveries have been made. While there are no new Pokémon, there are form changes; and while there are new additions to the Unova region and cast of characters, their localized English names have not been completely confirmed. But the game plays...
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Manga Review: Kaichou wa Maid-sama - 72
The future is on everyone’s minds as the year draws to a close.
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In this chapter, Misaki discusses her college plans and the future with her friends. After she studies, Usui shows up and the two take a tour of Miyabigaoka High School. Misaki gets to see the kind of lifestyle the rich students are living and what the school grounds look like. In the end, Usui...
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Anime Review: Nazo no Kanojo X - 12
You have no idea how much I missed the dream sequences. It’s almost unhealthy how much I love these scenes.
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I’ve been waiting for this episode! It’s one of the story arcs that I really hoped the anime would cover and lo and behold, I got my wish. Not something that happens a whole lot, so I’m savoring it for what it’s worth.
It...
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Anime Review: Accel World - 11
Just all the more reason why Niko is glorious. Seriously, any character who doesn’t like creating incredible destruction isn’t worthy of my respect.
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Alright, I’ll admit it: this week was pretty good. I got the big fight that I hoped for too, so everything’s honkey donkey in my book. Though, it doesn’t really change the fact that the story...
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Closing Your Day: Eye Eye Eye!
Recap of Pop GO posts published on Jun. 27, 2012.
Opening
Haibane Renmei
News
“Persona 4 Arena” Videos: Character Moves
Spidey Teams With Alpha In “Amazing Spider-Man” #692
Oddly Titled “Bravely Default” Set To Arrive In October
“Dragon’s Dogma” To Become A Franchise
“Epic” (2013) - Debut Trailer
New IMAX Poster For “The Amazing...
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Anime Review: Zetman - 13 [Final]
It all comes down to this…
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This is not the end I was expecting, nor the end I wanted. Kouga has finally realized the kind of justice he wishes to follow, and it cost the lives of his father and mother, as well as the life of Hanako. It almost cost him his own, but Jin has managed to do the one thing that Kanzaki had hoped for; he kept his heart and his own kind...
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Watch“Hit and Run” (2012) - Red Band Trailer NSFW
A new red band trailer has been released for Dax Shepard’s comedy film Hit and Run.
The movie follows Dax Shepard whose past comes back to haunt him when he decides to drive his girlfriend back home to Los Angeles, and in doing so, leaving the Witness Protection Program. His old crew led by his former best friend, played by Bradley...
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Poll: Summer Anime 2012
Vote on the anime series you would like to see get reviewed this Summer season. The top 3 vote-getters are guaranteed to be reviewed by Pop GO!
Cast your vote now!
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Film Review: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
Director: Timur Bekmambetov Writer: Seth Grahame-Smith (Novel & Screenplay) Cast: Benjamin Walker, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Dominic Cooper, Anthony Mackie, Alan Tudyk, Rufus Sewell
The untold life of Abraham Lincoln as a Vampire Hunter after witnessing his mother murdered by a Vampire as a child chronicles the 16th President’s life from a young boy up until the night of his...
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Anime Review: Hyouka - 10
Are you someone special? Do you have a gift that no one else possesses?
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What no one noticed may have seemed, not obvious, but solvable by anyone who can use his or her head. Maybe that’s a bit of a harsh judgment because I say this in retrospect but after Houtarou’s presentation to Irisu, with most of his analysis on point and clues well documented,...
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WatchAnimated Tribute To Sam Raimi’s “Evil Dead” Trilogy
Created by talented artist Daniel Kanemoto, this video is a very gorgeous tribute to Sam Raimi’s cult classic Evil Dead trilogy. From the first Evil Dead to Army of Darkness, many of the film’s classic moments are captured in the style inspired by the Olly Moss Mondo Print which can be viewed here.
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Anime Review: Phi Brain: Puzzle of God 2 - 12
After two relaxing episodes at the beach, new puzzles were ready to be tackled.
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The episode opened up with perhaps the best moment of the season thus far! Rook-sama and Bishop were excellent sights for sore eyes.
This episode continued with the theme of developing characters not named Diamon Kaito. Focusing on Jikukawa as it did in this episode was a much needed...
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The Weekly Pull List: 6/27/12
It seems to be my turn to put together our Weekly Pull List this week, so hello everyone once again. I think I’m getting the hang of this, so hopefully everything will go off without a hitch!
I am joined by my fellow comic contributors, Sam (sjhawkins) and Ryley (ryley-stbatman), and we will be going through the week’s releases and picking out the five that we are most looking...
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