Hard Copy: Review of the Pacific Rim Novelization from Titan Books

There are always those movies, or books that leave a person in apacificrimwe when the final screen fades to black, or the final page is turned over. Pacific Rim is one of those.

 

The novelization of Pacific Rim (published by Titan Books) follows the life of Ranger Raleigh Becket, a Jaeger pilot (giant mechs)  in the battle with Earth’s fiercest enemy, the Kaiju (giant monsters). He and ranger trainee, Mako Mori, are the last hope for an end to the Kaiju destruction.

 

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Hard Copy: Dark Horse Nabs 5 Eisner Awards

This past Friday, Dark Horse Comics, the number-one independent publisher in theDHEisner2013 industry, took home an impressive number of awards at this year’s Eisner Awards ceremony. Continue reading

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Hard Copy: Reason for Dragons from Archaia Publishing

Wendell lives a lonely, suburban existence, losing himself in bookFront_Cover_The_Reason_for_Dragonss in order to
avoid his motorcycle-driving stepfather, Ted. When the school bullies convince
Wendell to venture into the forest around their neighborhood and explore the
long-abandoned Renaissance Fair grounds they all believe to be haunted, Wendell
is surprised to find a man living in the barn—and even more surprised by the man
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Transmissions: Bear McCreary is Working on Music for Black Sails on Starz

Today Starz announced a second venture with Emmy® nomiblacksailsnated Composer Bear McCreary who will serve as series musical composer for the highly anticipated Michael Bay produced pirate drama “Black Sails,” which will premiere in January 2014. Continue reading

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Equipment: Minimates are Skybound with New Invincible and Thief of Thieves Box Sets!

Comic book writer Robert Kirkman may be best known to thThiefofThievesgroup1e world for creating The Walking Dead, the comic series that inspired the smash hit TV show. But in the world of comic books, where he has his own imprint at Image Comics –Skybound Entertainment – he’s equally well-known for his sprawling superhero creation, Invincible! The series recently passed its 100th issue, and now Kirkman has re-teamed with Diamond Select Toys, makers of the Walking Dead Minimates line, to make Minimates based on Invincible, as well as his newest hit comic, Thief of Thieves! Continue reading

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Training Simulations: Get Cloud’s Costume When You Pre-Order Final Fantasy 13-3

There is so much coming out about the various Final Fantasy Video game and now here is 13-3something else. There is an exclusive costume/uniform when you pre-order Final Fantasy XIII. Check it out because everybody loves free stuff. Continue reading

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Training Simulations: Final Fantasy XIV A Realm Reborn

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Collector’s Edition arPS2CoverSheet108e now available for pre-order for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC systems. Customers who pre-order the standard or collector’s edition will receive early access to the game plus special in-game items, including a Cait Sith Doll Minion vanity pet and Mog Cap-themed headgear. Continue reading

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Training Simulations: Lightning Returns…Final Fantasy XIII

As Lightning, it is your mission to save souls so they may be brLR_logo_white_182618ought to a new world. However, with only thirteen days remaining, not everyone can be saved.  Armed with all-new weapons, player customization and battle abilities, you are in a race against time to fully understand your destiny.  It all ends here. Check out the sweet new gameplay trailer from E-3! Continue reading

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Training Simulations: Kingdom Hearts 3 Trailer

Believing light and darkness must remain in balance, Master Xekingdom Hearts logohanort seeks to spark war against the ‘tyranny of light’ to restore equilibrium. In an effort to undermine Xehanort’s plot, Sora, Donald and Goofy search for seven guardians of light and the “Key to Return Hearts,” while King Mickey and Riku search for previous keyblade wielders. Continue reading

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Training Simulations: Nocturne Shin Megami Tensai IV Coming July 16th

One of the coolest and hardest series of RPGs that I have ever encounteNocturnered will be getting a new game on the 3DS system.  A sequel to one of my favorite games on the Playstation 2 system, Nocturne, Shin Megami Tensai IV is worth looking into and will be out very soon.  Check it out!  Hitting stores July 16th in the United States, be sure to pre-order for the special first edition run of the game. Continue reading

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