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Monthly archives for August 2011

Gaming

Skyward Sword special bundle and launch date

August 29, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Skyward Sword special bundle and launch date

There is a golden light at the end of the darkness for Zelda fans – golden like that of the Triforce. Nintendo has unveiled a limited edition package of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword that includes the game itself, …

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Anime

Naruto Shippuden Box Set 8

August 27, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Naruto Shippuden Box Set 8

After defeating Kakuzu and returning back to Konohagakure, Kakashi has little time before being sent out to investigate the possibility of another hideout used by Orochimaru. Naruto meets up with Jiraiya, who offers to extend his training with the younger …

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Anime

Low priced anime for Canadians

August 23, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Low priced anime for Canadians

With FanExpo Canada in a few days time, FUNimation has decided to give Canadians deal on anime through iTunes. Until August 30th, 2011, select episodes of popular series like Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Bleach, FLCL are free for download, while seasons …

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Local

The 2011 Fair at the PNE

August 20, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
The 2011 Fair at the PNE

The 101st Fair at the PNE kicked off with a perfect August day – sun and heat. It’s not summer without the rides, mini donuts, the Superdogs, music, games, livestock, Dal Richards, and the prize home! Take in the Peking Acrobats …

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In Pictures

The Alamo at night

August 19, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
The Alamo at night

Even at night, the Mission San Antonio de Valero – forever known by history as the Alamo, teems with people. While catching a short break from San Japan after dinner, I snapped a few pictures of the chapel before returning …

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Hockey

Rick Rypien passes away

August 15, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Rick Rypien passes away

Vancouver Canucks fans are mourning the death of Rick Rypien. The feisty forward was discovered by family in his house in Coleman, Alberta, which the RCMP have declared as non-suspicious. Rypien spent the last six seasons between the Vancouver Canucks …

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Conventions

San Japan 4TW

August 12, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
San Japan 4TW

Texas weather can be described as hot and humid – it was anything but that inside San Antonio’s Marriott Rivercenter hotel for San Japan 4TW. Once again, the Alamo City was taken over for a weekend of Japanese pop-culture with …

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In Pictures

San Japan 4TW photography

August 8, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
San Japan 4TW photography

It’s hot in Texas, and that’s not describing the weather! San Japan 4TW had sizzling style as costumes paraded through the Marriott Rivercenter hotel in the heart of San Antonio. Want more? Check out the rest on Gallery!

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