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Monthly archives for April 2016

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Free Comic Book Day for 2016 is at your local comic store Saturday, May 7

April 30, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
Free Comic Book Day for 2016 is at your local comic store Saturday, May 7

An action packed weekend is just around the corner with Free Comic Book Day hitting the shelves on Saturday, May 7th, 2016. For 15 years, anyone can pick up select copies of new popular and new series for free — no strings …

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Nintendo gives tiny glimpse into mobile, Zelda and NX as part of yearly report

April 27, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
Nintendo gives tiny glimpse into mobile, Zelda and NX as part of yearly report

New mobile games, The Legend of Zelda update and confirmation of the Nintendo NX console were some of the topics included in Nintendo’s fiscal earning report which ended on March 31st, 2016 according to a press release by the Japanese gaming …

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Anime

Naruto anime returns to manga with story and new opening song

April 26, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
Naruto anime returns to manga with story and new opening song

The final episode focusing on Uchiha Itachi concludes on Thursday, April 28th, thus closing the tormenting saga of the elder Uchiha sibling. This lets the Naruto Shippuden series return to the manga story where Naruto and Sasuke square off against Uchiha …

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Bonaparte’s Gull

April 20, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
Bonaparte’s Gull

A Bonaparte’s Gull glides effortlessly over the calm waters of Qualicum Beach on a warm spring morning. The beach is always a busy place with gulls and the occasional eagle looking for a snack.

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Sakura Days Japan Fair 2016 photos

April 11, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
Sakura Days Japan Fair 2016 photos

Spring was ushered in with the annual Sakura Days Japan Fair in the delightful VanDusen Gardens this past weekend. With tea ceremonies, taiko drumming, haiku writing, sake sampling, ramen, yakitori, and of course, cherry blossoms! Photos from the two-day festival are …

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Local

Honda Celebration of Light countries announced for 2016

April 7, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
Honda Celebration of Light countries announced for 2016

For three nights this summer, the Honda Celebration of Light returns to Vancouver’s English Bay bringing world-class fireworks for everyone to enjoy. Participants this year include Royal Fireworks representing the Netherlands on Saturday, July 23rd, Howard & Sons Pyrotechnics for Australia on …

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Gaming, Videos

New Uncharted 4 teaser shows game in action

April 5, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
New Uncharted 4 teaser shows game in action

With only a month to go before the world-wide release of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, developer Naughty Dog made available on Monday a 15 minute game play clip to whet our appetites. While 15 minutes isn’t long, it does …

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Mega Man Legends 2 coming to North American PlayStation Store

April 4, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
Mega Man Legends 2 coming to North American PlayStation Store

Another 3D Mega Man title is coming to the North American PlayStation Store. Following in the footsteps of Mega Man Legends and The Misadventures of Tron Bonne is Mega Man Legends 2 on Tuesday, April 5th, 2016. Set after the events …

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