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Gundam Getting A Japanese Theme Park

11:30PM January 31, 2012 | Brian Ashcraft

On April 19, a new theme park dedicated to Mobile Suit Gundam is opening in Japan. The small theme park will offer exhibits that allow visitors to experience the famed mecha. More »


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The PS3′s Next Big Japanese Role-Playing Game Is…

10:30PM January 25, 2012 | Brian Ashcraft

Revealed today, the unannounced role-playing game Namco Bandai teased in Famitsu is Tokitowa. More »


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These Are The Best Gundam Statues In The World

6:00AM December 27, 2011 | Brian Ashcraft

The Gunpla Builders World Cup 2011 is the world cup of Gunpla, or Gundam plastic model-building. With entries from countries all over the world, spanning two divisions (one for over-15s and the other for under-14s), it showcases the most stunning Gunpla in the world. More »


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She’s Only Eight Years Old!

11:30PM December 13, 2011 | Brian Ashcraft

The stereotype is that Gundam is for males. That it’s only men in their forties and thirties who build Gundam models. The stereotype is wrong. Don’t believe me? More »


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Some Of The World’s Best Young Gundam Model Makers

10:30PM December 12, 2011 | Brian Ashcraft

You’ve already seen the best Gundam models made by Japanese fans. Now, you get to see some of the best Gundam models in the world. Lucky you! More »


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Assassin’s Creed Makes SoulCalibur V’s Box Art Better

12:20AM December 2, 2011 | Brian Ashcraft

If Yoda and Darth Vader were happy enough to appear on SoulCalibur IV‘s box art , you can bet SoulCalibur V would not shy away from its Assassin’s Creed guest star. More »


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Ridge Racer DLC Sucks. Namco Ready To Rip You Off.

9:40PM November 29, 2011 | Brian Ashcraft

Thought it was stupid and awful that Namco Bandai was releasing Ridge Racer with only three tracks? Wait until you hear what the DLC is. More »


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The Best Gundam Models In Japan. Made By Fans.

4:00AM November 8, 2011 | Brian Ashcraft

The world cup of Gundam plastic model making has been streamrolling Japan, impressing all “Gunpla”, or “Gundam model”, fans with impressive diorama and stand-alones. Because, really, who doesn’t love models of giant mechs? More »


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Akira Gets A Biker Jacket. It Costs $900.

11:50PM October 11, 2011 | Brian Ashcraft

To celebrate Akira‘s 30th anniversary, Bandai Namco is releasing a replica of the cow-hide leather jacket worn by Akira protagonist Kaneda. More »


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Remembering Apple’s One Serious Attempt At A Video Games Console

3:00PM October 6, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

Today is a day a lot of folks will be remembering the good, the bad and the downright inspirational from the company Steve Jobs helped found all the way back in 1976. More »