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December 2012 Archive

  • Capcom have recently announced at the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Grand Finals event that they have plans to release a new fan-made crossover title featuring two of the companies iconic franchises – Street Fighter and Mega Man under the title Street Fighter X Mega Man. The Street Fighter X Mega Man game will be released as a PC Download beginning the 17th December 2012 and best of all it will be offered for free via their Capcom-Unity website.  Christian Svensson | SVP of Consumer Software...

    Capcom Unveils Street Fighter X Mega Man to fans at Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Grand Finals Event

    Posted on December 10, 2012 | No Comments
    Capcom have recently announced at the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Grand Finals event that they have plans to release a new fan-made crossover title featuring two of the companies iconic franchises – Street Fighter and Mega Man under the title Street Fighter X Mega Man. The Street Fighter X Mega Man game will be released as a PC Download beginning the 17th December 2012 and best of all it will be offered for free via their Capcom-Unity website.  Christian Svensson | SVP of Consumer Software...

  • As part of their Reel Anime 2012 event, Madman Entertainment held limited-time theatrical releases of four anime films – one of which was Studio Ghibli’s ‘From Up on Poppy Hill’. The company via their Facebook page have today announced that from the 20th December 2012, you will be able to check out the English dubbed version of the film. Unfortunately the number of cinemas that are screening this seem to be far less than Reel Anime 2012 and much fewer than the earlier screening of...

    Madman Entertainment to do Theatrical Release of From Up on Poppy Hill (English Dub)

    Posted on December 7, 2012 | No Comments
    As part of their Reel Anime 2012 event, Madman Entertainment held limited-time theatrical releases of four anime films – one of which was Studio Ghibli’s ‘From Up on Poppy Hill’. The company via their Facebook page have today announced that from the 20th December 2012, you will be able to check out the English dubbed version of the film. Unfortunately the number of cinemas that are screening this seem to be far less than Reel Anime 2012 and much fewer than the earlier screening of...

  • Through their official website, relatively new Australian anime publisher Hanabee Entertainment announced a deal they are holding for the Wacom Bamboo Manga Tablet, for which they are a partner of the company. For the month of December, any purchase of a Hanabee product will grant the purchaser a special code which can be used at the Buy Wacom website to receive 15% off a Bamboo Manga CTH-470/S0-CX tablet. The new silver and black Bamboo Manga tablet makes a stylish impression and screams premium design. Featuring the intuitive...

    Hanabee Announce Special Wacom Bamboo Manga Tablet Discount Offer

    Posted on December 5, 2012 | No Comments
    Through their official website, relatively new Australian anime publisher Hanabee Entertainment announced a deal they are holding for the Wacom Bamboo Manga Tablet, for which they are a partner of the company. For the month of December, any purchase of a Hanabee product will grant the purchaser a special code which can be used at the Buy Wacom website to receive 15% off a Bamboo Manga CTH-470/S0-CX tablet. The new silver and black Bamboo Manga tablet makes a stylish impression and screams premium design. Featuring the intuitive...

  • As Madman Entertainment’s December 2012 releases have already been mentioned on The Otaku’s Study, I think it is only fair that I also mention Siren Visual’s set of three to be released on the 6th (This Thursday). This includes one new title and two complete box sets – one of which was my Australian Anime Release of the Year 2011. Siren Visual’s release schedule is as follows: New Titles Number 6 DVD | Hybrid Dub | $49.95 | 300 Minutes In 2013, after the great...

    Siren Visual to Release Number 6 and Two Complete Box Sets this Thursday

    Posted on December 4, 2012 | No Comments
    As Madman Entertainment’s December 2012 releases have already been mentioned on The Otaku’s Study, I think it is only fair that I also mention Siren Visual’s set of three to be released on the 6th (This Thursday). This includes one new title and two complete box sets – one of which was my Australian Anime Release of the Year 2011. Siren Visual’s release schedule is as follows: New Titles Number 6 DVD | Hybrid Dub | $49.95 | 300 Minutes In 2013, after the great...

  • While you may be thinking that it has been only a week since their November release slate, Madman Entertainment are preparing for Christmas by releasing their December titles on the 5th. Alongside new titles, December will see the release of several complete collections and the introduction of the Yokoso Anime series, bringing smaller installments of anime at a smaller price tag. Their release slate is as follows: Birdy the Mighty Decode: Complete Collection DVD | Hybrid Dub | $59.95 | 650 Minutes Birdy is a...

    Madman Entertainment’s December Anime Release Slate to Be Available From Wednesday

    Posted on December 3, 2012 | No Comments
    While you may be thinking that it has been only a week since their November release slate, Madman Entertainment are preparing for Christmas by releasing their December titles on the 5th. Alongside new titles, December will see the release of several complete collections and the introduction of the Yokoso Anime series, bringing smaller installments of anime at a smaller price tag. Their release slate is as follows: Birdy the Mighty Decode: Complete Collection DVD | Hybrid Dub | $59.95 | 650 Minutes Birdy is a...

  • Nacmo Bandai Games Europe today announced that Ace Combat Assault Horizon will be available for purchase via the Playstation Network (PS3) on the 28th November 2012, XBox Live Games on Demand (XBox360) on the 18th December 2012 and Windows PC as a digital download in Q1 2013. Ace Combat Assault Horizon brings a new intensity to the franchise, escalating combat to the next level with aircraft that are literally torn apart, spewing oil and debris across the sky. Players will engage in intense single player,...

    Ace Combat Assault Horizon Digital Download Editions Headed to PC, Playstation 3 and XBox360

    Posted on November 28, 2012 | No Comments
    Nacmo Bandai Games Europe today announced that Ace Combat Assault Horizon will be available for purchase via the Playstation Network (PS3) on the 28th November 2012, XBox Live Games on Demand (XBox360) on the 18th December 2012 and Windows PC as a digital download in Q1 2013. Ace Combat Assault Horizon brings a new intensity to the franchise, escalating combat to the next level with aircraft that are literally torn apart, spewing oil and debris across the sky. Players will engage in intense single player,...

  • Australian publisher of anime Hanabee Entertainment have after a number of months launched their official website – which for more information on it you can visit my earlier article “Hanabee Open Up Their Official Website“. Over the last two weekends, Brisbane and Adelaide have held hosts to the Supanova Pop Culture Expo which while not catering exclusively to anime did see Hanabee hold panels at both – each of which resulted in a number of acquisition announcements being made (and no doubt giving the staff a few...

    With the Opening of Hanabee Entertainment’s Official Website – Comes Pricing and Release Dates for a Number of their Recent Announcements

    Posted on November 23, 2012 | No Comments
    Australian publisher of anime Hanabee Entertainment have after a number of months launched their official website – which for more information on it you can visit my earlier article “Hanabee Open Up Their Official Website“. Over the last two weekends, Brisbane and Adelaide have held hosts to the Supanova Pop Culture Expo which while not catering exclusively to anime did see Hanabee hold panels at both – each of which resulted in a number of acquisition announcements being made (and no doubt giving the staff a few...

  • Following their announcement that they will be holding one-day only (9th December 2012) screenings for both films currently released for the Puella Magi Madoka Magica series, Australian anime publisher Madman Entertainment have released this brief preview trailer highlighting some of the content which will be included in the releases. Unlike the third film which has yet to be released anywhere in the world, the first two films revisit and retell the episodes contained in the anime series. PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA follows the story of...

    Madman Entertainment Release Trailer for Puella Magi Madoka Magica Movies

    Posted on November 22, 2012 | No Comments
    Following their announcement that they will be holding one-day only (9th December 2012) screenings for both films currently released for the Puella Magi Madoka Magica series, Australian anime publisher Madman Entertainment have released this brief preview trailer highlighting some of the content which will be included in the releases. Unlike the third film which has yet to be released anywhere in the world, the first two films revisit and retell the episodes contained in the anime series. PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA follows the story of...

  • In collaboration with Aniplex of America, Madman Entertainment have today announced the acquisition of and very limited theatrical release of the Puella Magi Madoka Magica Movies. Both Part 1: Beginnings and Part 2: Eternal, which retell the stories of the original anime series are set to premiere in cinemas across four states on the 9th December 2012. Unfortunately unlike other countries around the world, this will be a very limited ONE DAY screening in Sydney (Dendy Newtown), Melbourne (Cinema Nova), Brisbane (Dendy Portside) and Canberra...

    Aussie Fans of Puella Magi Madoka Magica Keep the 9th December 2012 Free – Madman Entertainment to Hold Theatrical Release of Both Films

    Posted on November 21, 2012 | No Comments
    In collaboration with Aniplex of America, Madman Entertainment have today announced the acquisition of and very limited theatrical release of the Puella Magi Madoka Magica Movies. Both Part 1: Beginnings and Part 2: Eternal, which retell the stories of the original anime series are set to premiere in cinemas across four states on the 9th December 2012. Unfortunately unlike other countries around the world, this will be a very limited ONE DAY screening in Sydney (Dendy Newtown), Melbourne (Cinema Nova), Brisbane (Dendy Portside) and Canberra...

  • Uncharted: Fight for Fortune is an action-adventure turn-based card game featuring the heroes and villains from the UNCHARTED universe. Take a look at this trailer of the game in action below to give you an idea of how combat works Coming exclusively to the PlayStation Vita on December 4, 2012

    Uncharted: Fight for Fortune Card Game – Announcement Trailer

    Posted on November 21, 2012 | No Comments
    Uncharted: Fight for Fortune is an action-adventure turn-based card game featuring the heroes and villains from the UNCHARTED universe. Take a look at this trailer of the game in action below to give you an idea of how combat works Coming exclusively to the PlayStation Vita on December 4, 2012

  • Nippon Ichi Software America, a North American localizer and publisher of anime and video games have today announced that pre-orders have opened for their upcoming anime release Umineko: When They Cry. The entire series is set to be spread over two volumes, the first containing episodes 1 through 18 (Arcs 1-3) while the second is set to be cheaper but contains only the remaining eight episodes (Arc 4). Both volumes are set to come with 28-page hardcover artbooks and the second volume is also set...

    NIS America Open Pre-orders for Umineko: When They Cry Premium Editions 1 and 2

    Posted on November 2, 2012 | No Comments
    Nippon Ichi Software America, a North American localizer and publisher of anime and video games have today announced that pre-orders have opened for their upcoming anime release Umineko: When They Cry. The entire series is set to be spread over two volumes, the first containing episodes 1 through 18 (Arcs 1-3) while the second is set to be cheaper but contains only the remaining eight episodes (Arc 4). Both volumes are set to come with 28-page hardcover artbooks and the second volume is also set...

  • Siren Visual previously mentioned on their website that they would be releasing complete series box sets of Needless and their Australian-exclusive release of Dennou Coil. But what if you already own these? Will it be another month until you will have to wait for another release?…. Nope! The company recently opened pre-orders for the anime series Number 6, which they intend to also release on the 6th December 2012 for $49.95 AUD. Via their Facebook page, they have also confirmed that one lucky person who...

    Siren Visual Add to Their December Release Slate – Plan to Release Number 6

    Posted on October 12, 2012 | No Comments
    Siren Visual previously mentioned on their website that they would be releasing complete series box sets of Needless and their Australian-exclusive release of Dennou Coil. But what if you already own these? Will it be another month until you will have to wait for another release?…. Nope! The company recently opened pre-orders for the anime series Number 6, which they intend to also release on the 6th December 2012 for $49.95 AUD. Via their Facebook page, they have also confirmed that one lucky person who...

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