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Monthly archives for January 2014

Gaming

Nintendo offering Four Swords for free

January 30, 2014 Frederick Linsmeyer
Nintendo offering Four Swords for free

To honour the success of The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Nintendo is giving away another Zelda game for free! For four days only, starting Thursday, January 30th, 2014, The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition will …

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Anime, Videos

Teaser trailer for Kakashi: Shadow of the ANBU Black Ops

January 29, 2014 Frederick Linsmeyer
Teaser trailer for Kakashi: Shadow of the ANBU Black Ops

Video streaming site Crunchyroll has uploaded a brief teaser advertising the tales of Kakashi when he was a member of ANBU, long before the start of the Naruto animated series. Kakashi: Shadow of the ANBU Black Ops revisits the titular …

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2014 Chinese New Year’s Parade

January 27, 2014 Frederick Linsmeyer
2014 Chinese New Year’s Parade

To kick off the Year of the Horse, the Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver will be hosting the annual Chinese New Year’s Parade on Sunday, February 2nd, 2014. Chinese (or Lunar) New Year falls on Friday, January 31st, 2014. Come …

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The Otaku Culture, Videos

Attack on Subaru commercial

January 25, 2014 Frederick Linsmeyer
Attack on Subaru commercial

Which vehicle can escape an encounter with a titan? According to an Attack on Titan and Subaru crossover commercial that was uploaded to a YouTube account is the Japanese automotive company’s own Forester SUV. In the 31 second clip, a …

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Hockey, Videos

Tortorella suspended following Canucks vs Flames game

January 20, 2014 Frederick Linsmeyer
Tortorella suspended following Canucks vs Flames game

The National Hockey League issued a 15-day suspension to Vancouver Canucks coach John Tortorella on Monday stemming from the game against the Calgary Flames on January 18th, 2014. Tortorella cannot have contact with the team until the suspension, which is …

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The Otaku Culture

Armin Arlert Figma announced

January 13, 2014 Frederick Linsmeyer
Armin Arlert Figma announced

Watch out titans! Armin Arlert will be joining Good Smile Company’s Attack on Titan Figma line-up! A childhood friend of Eren Yeager and Mikasa Ackerman, Armin is a brilliant tactician who’s helping to save humanity with the strength of his …

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Anime, Television

Studio Ghibli tribute on The Simpsons

January 9, 2014 Frederick Linsmeyer
Studio Ghibli tribute on The Simpsons

An upcoming episode of The Simpsons will include a sequence featuring numerous references to works by acclaimed Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki. The long running animated American sitcom is known for its take on popular culture and some anime has worked …

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Hockey

Roster for Canada Men’s Hockey Team at 2014 Winter Olympics

January 7, 2014 Frederick Linsmeyer
Roster for Canada Men’s Hockey Team at 2014 Winter Olympics

Hockey Canada Executive Director Steve Yzerman revealed the names of the 25 players called on to represent the Canadian Men’s Hockey Team at the 2014 Winter Olympics. The three goalies, eight defencemen and 14 forwards will travel to Sochi, Russia …

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Gaming

Inazuma Eleven set for 2014 North American release

January 6, 2014 Frederick Linsmeyer
Inazuma Eleven set for 2014 North American release

Lace up your cleats and get ready to hit the field — Inazuma Eleven is finally coming to North America. The popular soccer series has been released on the Nintendo DS in Japan and Europe, but never in Canada or …

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Anime, Videos

Aniplex posts Sword Art Online II teaser

January 2, 2014 Frederick Linsmeyer
Aniplex posts Sword Art Online II teaser

Following the simulcast of Sword Art Online Extra Edition, Aniplex USA released a short teaser for the upcoming Sword Art Online II. Sword Art Online originally started out as a series of light novels by Reki Kawahara before blossoming into …

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