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Reversed Blade Similar to Rurouni Kenshin Sword Found in Japan

A short reverse-blade compared to a fictional sakabato in Rurouni Kenshin was found in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture. An unusual sword dating back to ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorJanuary 22, 2014

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Super Smash Bros. 3DS, Wii U Edge-Grabbing Mechanics to Change

Competitive Super Smash Bros. players will have to adapt to some mechanic changes for edge-grabbing. Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai announced in ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorJanuary 22, 2014

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Sentai Filmworks Licenses Magical Warfare, Digital Outlets to Come

The magical action series Magical Warfare began airing this month. Sentai Filmworks took a liking to the anime adaptation of Magical Warfare, which ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorJanuary 21, 2014

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Next Black Lagoon Manga Volume Planned for Spring

The most recent Black Lagoon manga volume was published in Japan in October 2009. Black Lagoon author Rei Hiroe announced he has finished ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorJanuary 21, 2014

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Kojima Reveals Figurine Prototype of Metal Gear Solid V‘s Quiet

Hideo Kojima has said in the past that he designed Quiet to be “sexy” for cosplays and figurines. In two tweets yesterday, Hideo ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorJanuary 21, 2014

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To The Death Kickstarter Launches from Call of Duty and God of War Devs

Part beat ’em up, part shoot ’em up, To The Death involves two warriors who just can’t let go of a grudge. A ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorJanuary 21, 2014

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Fairy Tail Creator Hiro Mashima Will Start a New Manga Series

Hiro Mashima will work on Fairy Tail and a new series simultaneously. Fairy Tail creator Hiro Mashima confirmed yesterday that he will begin ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorJanuary 20, 2014

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Hatsune Miku Store Opens in Tokyo’s Haneda Airport

Vocaloid Hatsune Miku is featured in two stores in the Haneda airport for anyone visiting Tokyo. Domestic and international fliers to and from ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorJanuary 20, 2014

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Nintendo Plummets in List of “Powerful” Japanese Companies

Namco Bandai and small companies such as Broccoli and Nihon Falcom were labeled as more powerful than Nintendo, which Toyo Keizai says has ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorJanuary 20, 2014

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Catlateral Damage Commercial Build Will Add Stealth, Endless Modes

Become a sneaky cat in Catlateral Damage‘s Cat Ops mode or knock over all of the items at your own leisure. Catlateral Damage‘s ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorJanuary 20, 2014

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The Tatami Galaxy‘s Masaaki Yuasa to Direct Ping Pong Anime

Ping Pong is a very serious sport in the original manga, live-action film adaptation, and upcoming anime adaptation of Ping Pong. The Noitamina ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorJanuary 17, 2014

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Obama Calls for Reforms to NSA Surveillance Programs

While Obama seeks to curb NSA authority, he insists that surveillance is necessary and a part of the country’s history. President Obama has ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorJanuary 17, 2014

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