Valkyria Chronicles 2 Announced, Fans Weep

Superb strategic RPG Valkyria Chronicles, which has been adapted into a popular anime and manga, is set for a sequel.

However, there is already a major upset – the game is for PSP, not the PS3 as with the original, making it worthless.

As if this were not bad enough, the game switches pace from stirring martial drama to hackneyed school RPG. The graphical style also looks to have taken on a more shoujo-esque tone than the original, perhaps indicating this title is looking to target the female demographic.

The story itself takes place a few years after the original, with the academy students forced to tackle a rebellion in the south of Gallia.

Valkyria Chronicles 2 is set for a winter release. The site is at valkyria2.jp, with the major update due in a few days.

How a PSP school spin off justifies being called a full sequel to what still ranks as one of the most original titles on the PS3 is thus explained: “It’s for a handheld but we don’t want users to think the quality will be reduced.”

Possibly they would have done better to stick to calling it a gaiden rather than inciting fans expecting a full PS3 blockbuster, as already a negative reaction is evident… It may just be the case that a full sequel was canceled or delayed however.

You can also read Sankaku Complex’s review of the first game – it is easy to recommend.

Source & Translated by Sankaku

Lyto Game Festival 2009 cosplay

Lyto Game Festival 2009
Location : Dian Ballroom, Mall Ciputra (Citraland)
South Jakarta, Indonesia
Sunday July 12nd, 2009
6pm - till drop

MAG MultyToys Grandsale Cosplay

Mall Artha Gading MultiToys Grandsale Cosplay
Location : Mall Artha Gading, Kelapa Gading
Jakarta, Indonesia

Sunday July 12nd 2009
12am-till drop
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Iron Man 2: Mickey Rourke as Whiplash

Think Tony Stark had it tough in 2008's smash hit "Iron Man?"

Well, from the looks of Mickey Rourke as the well-equipped Whiplash, it certainly appears ol' Shellhead's got his work cut out for himself in "Iron Man 2!"

"Iron Man 2" stars Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man. Directed once again by Jon Favreau, the film opens May 7, 2010.

With the movie currently in production at Marvel Studios, stay tuned to Marvel.com for more "Iron Man 2" goodies!

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Thor Update: Portman Cast as Jane Foster

Even the Mighty Thor can be thunderstruck by affairs of the heart!

Marvel Studios announced today that Academy Award® nominated actress Natalie Portman has been cast to star as Jane Foster in the studio's highly anticipated movie "Thor."

In the early "Thor" comics, Jane Foster was a nurse who became Thor's first love. The character will be updated for the feature adaptation.

Portman will star opposite Chris Hemsworth who will play Thor and Tom Hiddleston who will play the villain Loki. Kenneth Branagh will direct the film.

Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige will produce "Thor." Principal photography for the film is set for early 2010. The film will be released in the US on May 20, 2011 and distributed by Paramount Pictures.

Marvel Studios expands its film universe with a new type of super hero: "Thor." This epic adventure spans the Marvel Universe; from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

Portman will next be seen starring in Jim Sheridan's "Brothers" opposite Jake Gyllenhaal and Tobey Maguire. She recently wrapped production on "Hesher," starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and executive produced by her production company handsomecharlie films, and Don Roos' "Love and Other Impossible Pursuits," which also she executive produced. In 2004, she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress as well as an Academy Award nomination in the same category for "Closer." She also earned critical acclaim for her role in "Garden State" and is most well known for her role as Queen Padme Amidala in the "Star Wars" Trilogy. Other film credits include "The Other Boleyn Girl," "V for Vendetta," "Cold Mountain," "Anywhere But Here," "Heat," "Beautiful Girls" and "The Professional."

"Thor" is one of a continuing slate of films being produced by Marvel Studios based on the Marvel characters, including "Iron Man 2" on May 7, 2010, "The First Avenger: Captain America" on July 22, 2011, and "The Avengers" on May 4, 2012.

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Idolmaster Shock: New Character Ryo Akizuki is Shota Trap

Wut teh Duck?!!!! from where he got da boobs???

The latest game in the idol rearing Idolmaster series, Idolmaster: Dearly Stars, for the DS, has unleashed a shocking twist: its new character Ryo Akizuki (Ritsuko’s cousin) is actually a crossdressing shota trying to pass himself off as a loli idol.

As if this were not enough to be getting on with, the new loli character is the result of a teen pregnancy; fans are wondering where the franchise is heading, and liking it…

Highlights:

“I’ll be busted as a boy if they find me like this!”

“I’ve got to change quickly!”

“On with the makeup…”

Naturally an immediate Idolmaster shota fanart boom has ensued. Amusingly enough, there is already a lot of fanart of “her,” which is going to need retouching…

For main source & translated by sankaku <<< (Not save for women)

O.O
still speechless...
he has boob...
for crying out loud... he got from where??????

hihihi my barbarian TRAP (Shasha) wil be more cute

PS3 Tales of Vesperia have loli too...? :|

The first things fans did upon the release of the Tales of Vesperia demo on the PS3 was apparently to investigate new pirate loli character Patty’s underwear, with a view to finding out what colour and type they were. Their findings are visible below.

Such topics are of course of grave interest to Xbox 360 users in Japan, where Idolmaster continues to be one of the major reasons for Xbox ownership, so it is undoubtedly mortifying to be denied such an important gameplay experience.

Only on the PS3.

With such quality exclusives, Sony only goes from strength to strength…

for more pic go to Main Source translated by Sankaku

Loli really rule everything... geee...