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Spotlight: Xbox One: Conflict &
Excitement Written by Ed Mah
Review: Game Dev Tycoon
Written by Ed Mah
Spotlight: Anime Sols
 Written by Cole Millions
Review: Nobunaga no Chef
Written by Dan Gabber
Review: Star Trek Into Darkness
Written by Steve Attanasie

New and Notable Manga From 5/5-5/19

1. Imawabi no Dakini

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Author: sigama
Artist:   sigama
Genre(s): Action, Fantasy, Horror, Martial Arts, School Life, Seinen, Shounen, Supernatural

“Fushimi and Toume were just a normal boy and girl going to high school until one day they stumble upon a phantasmal mountain known to legend as “Mount Hagure” . Before either of them knew it, Toume was possessed by a Yoko by then name of Dakini, a goddess that grants wishes. 

When asking what Fushimi’s wish is, it is only this: Give Toume back. Dakini says she can grant the wish but in return he must become her servant. The deal is struck. Fushimi has now become Dakini’s servant and Toume has been returned. Darkness, however, is afoot and now Fushimi must take on a more active role as Dakini’s servant. Is he up for the task?!” -Kissmanga.com

Thoughts: Interestingly, you don’t know the most of the premise of the manga even by the end of the first chapter. Apparently, what happened prior to the start of the first chapter was so horrifying that the protagonist blocked out the memory.  His memory loss is being used as a nifty plot device to slowly immerse the reader in the story.

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“One Piece” Gains Toonami A Lot Of Views It looks like the U.S. was definitely ready to sail again with Luffy and the gang. One Piece, which returned to Toonami last weekend, had 995,000 views.  And actually, it appears that Toonami’s six-hour block pulled in some strong numbers all around: 12:00-  Bleach 977,000 12:30- Naruto 961,000 01:00- One Piece 995,000 01:30- Soul Eater 981,000 02:00- IGPX 597,000 02:30- Eureka 7 634,000 03:00- Thundercats 634,000 03:30- Sym-biotic Train 558,000 04:00- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood 563,000 04:30- Cowboy Bebop 493,000 05:00- InuYasha 546,000 05:30- InuYasha 560,000 [Anime News Network] —— Featured: #XboxOne Friend Us: Facebook and Twitter

“One Piece” Gains Toonami A Lot Of Views

It looks like the U.S. was definitely ready to sail again with Luffy and the gang. One Piece, which returned to Toonami last weekend, had 995,000 views. 

And actually, it appears that Toonami’s six-hour block pulled in some strong numbers all around:

12:00-  Bleach 977,000
12:30- Naruto 961,000
01:00- One Piece 995,000
01:30- Soul Eater 981,000
02:00- IGPX 597,000
02:30- Eureka 7 634,000
03:00- Thundercats 634,000
03:30- Sym-biotic Train 558,000
04:00- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood 563,000
04:30- Cowboy Bebop 493,000
05:00- InuYasha 546,000
05:30- InuYasha 560,000

[Anime News Network]

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Closing Your Day: Not The Only Assassin In Town

Recap of Pop GO posts published on May 20, 2013.

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News

Reviews

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Games of the Week: A Big Ape On A Small Screen

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Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D (3DS): This week of re-releases is highlighted by the big ape himself: Donkey Kong. Previously released on Wii, Retro Games’ revitalization of Donkey Kong Country is brought to the 3DS with new power-ups, levels, a local multiplayer mode, and 3D, of course.

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First Peek At The PlayStation 4

Sony released their first exclusive teaser trailer for their upcoming next-gen console. The 39-second teaser flashes bits and pieces of the hardware, but like a true teaser, it’s still difficult to put together a full picture.

An entire reveal of the PlayStation 4 (you’ll actually get to see it this time) will be had at Sony’s press conference at this year’s E3 on June 10.

Is it a coincidence that Sony sent out a teaser a day before Microsoft officially announces their next-gen console? I think not.

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Opening Your Day: Himitsu: Top Secret - The Revelation

Strive for good memories. Who knows when anyone can scan them postmortem.