Archive for August, 2011

By G-Nitro 1 CommentAugust 28, 2011
Otaku in Review Episode 80: Shaken Not Stirred

Scott and I discuss the earthquake that rocked the D.C. area and pretty much all of the East Coast. Scott also finally beats Dragon Age Origins, and tries to start a failed rivalry amongst minor league baseball teams. In news, we talk about a new crap of titles that JManga is planning on releasing, NIS  [ Read More ]

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By G-Nitro 1 CommentAugust 21, 2011
Otaku in Review Episode 79: The Potential of JManga

This week Scott and I bring you episode 79 of Otaku in Review. We begin with Scott discussing Asian bakeries, and how great they are. Michael gives his thoughts on the XBox 360 rhythm game, IdolM@ster: Live For You. In news this week, we cover the recent announcements of Hidamari Sketch and Amagami SS getting  [ Read More ]

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By G-Nitro 1 CommentAugust 16, 2011
Anime Review: Baka and Test Season One

Baka and Test centers around the idiot Yoshii Akihisa and his fellow classmates in 2-F. 2-F happens to be the school’s class of idiots, all placed there after doing extremely poorly on a placement exam.Their class rep decides to prove that there is more to life than academics and begins an ST War against the  [ Read More ]

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By G-Nitro 1 CommentAugust 15, 2011
Otaku in Review Episode 78: Awkward Moments on an Anime Podcast

It’s episode 78 and time to wish Scott a Happy Birthday! We discuss his birthday plans, Galaga Legions DX, the Clannad Visual Novel, and Dragon Age II Legacy DLC. In news this week, we cover some new Sentai Filmworks licenses, Hatsune Miku’s designer collaborating on a new anime, and the Madoka Magica writer confronting Charlotte.  [ Read More ]

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By G-Nitro 1 CommentAugust 8, 2011
August 2011 Thoughts

I have decided to start doing a monthly update on upcoming plans for the site. While not everything I plan on doing will actually make the site in the immediate future, I can gauge interest and figure out how to prioritize my plans. I will try not to plan to do too many of these  [ Read More ]

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By G-Nitro 3 CommentsAugust 7, 2011
Otaku in Review Episode 77: Otakon 2011... ICE COLD

Scott and I bring two of our favorite guests back to discuss Otakon 2011. Jon Ingoglia and Greg “The Digital Bug” were just two of the many people I was able to hang out with this year at Otakon, and they are here to give their thoughts on what made Otakon 2011 one of the  [ Read More ]

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By G-Nitro 1 CommentAugust 6, 2011
Otakon 2011 Wrap-Up Part 3

Continuing Saturday, we quickly headed down to get our 18+ wristbands afterward. When it came time, some of us hit the Manga Gamer panel. This was personally my favorite panel, as they had a lot of fun with the crowd. They went over some of their recent recent release and announcements, and even announced some  [ Read More ]

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By G-Nitro 1 CommentAugust 5, 2011
Otakon 2011 Wrap-Up Part 2

Continuing Friday the group of of us decided to get our 18+ wristbands, and then headed to the Funimation panel line and managed to get first. Sadly there isn’t much good to say about the Funimation panel. While they were entertaining, the lack of any good announcements was pretty disappointing. After seeing a bunch of  [ Read More ]

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By G-Nitro 1 CommentAugust 4, 2011
Otakon Wrap-Up Part 1

My Otakon Wrap-up is going to be a semi-detailed 4-Part series of posts. A lot of reading during the first three parts and plenty of images in the fourth post. ENJOY! Otakon 2011 has come and gone, and I must say this was my favorite year yet. Until last year, I’d pretty much come to  [ Read More ]

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By G-Nitro 0 CommentAugust 1, 2011
Otaku in Review Episode 76: The Forty Year Old Moe Girl

Scott and I are her with episode seventy six, and we start with Scott discussing the slow process of moving his website, My Tubes Are Clogged, to its new home. I go over my Otakon plans, and Scott rambles about some strange dream he had. In news we discuss some manga licenses picked up by  [ Read More ]

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