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DVD Review: Chaos; Head Collection
From the mind that brought you Death Note comes a schizophrenic anime experience!
Based on a virtual novel developed for the PC (and later Playstation and XBox systems) by 5pb and Nitroplus and consequent Manga adaptation, Chaos Head (also known as the stylised ChäoS;HEAd) is a psychological thriller with sci-fi and fantasy elements.
The story follows Takumi Nishijō, an otaku with a love of action figures and dolls, specifically of his favourite anime heroine, Orgel Seira. He is reclusive and a self confessed ‘hermit’ with most of his social integration taking place Read more…
DVD Review: Baka And Test
An anime series with a video game-like plot layout!
Literally translated as ‘Idiots and Tests’, ‘Baka and Test’ is based on the Japanese light novel series by Kenji Inoue. Having been adapted into both Manga and Anime, ‘Baka and Test’ has also announced a Playstation game release titled Baka And Test to Shōkanjū Portable For the PSP, which is unsurprising given its video-game like set up and plot devices. It’s use of trivia and mental challenges make for a brilliant gaming platform and will no doubt be as entertaining and colourful as the series Read more…
Dragon’s Dogma From Capcom® Now Available Nationwide
Release date: 25th May 2012
New Action-RPG Features Wondrous Open World Exploration, Innovative Pawn System and Epic Battles Against Fierce Creatures!
Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Dragon’s Dogma™ is now available at retailers across Europe for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Set against a high fantasy backdrop in a huge open world, players challenge a Read more…