SANTA MONICA, CA (December 1, 2011) – Aniplex of America Inc. announced today that the Fate/Zero - Blu-ray Disc Box I will be imported from Japan and released in North America on March 7th, 2012 through anime distributor Right Stuf.com. This highly anticipated release—featuring thirteen episodes with unaired, new footage, all subtitled in English over five Blu-ray discs—is the latest example of the company's objective to expedite its line-up of wildly popular properties to North America. Fans in North America can take comfort in knowing this BD box set will be released simultaneously with Japan's release date, and will mark the first time that Fate/Zero - Blu-ray Disc Box I is officially made available in North America. In addition, Aniplex of America will include an English translation booklet to accompany the featured Production Material booklet in the North American release.

―We're very excited that we can bring this fan-favorite title to North America at the same time it is being released in Japan, says Hideki Goto, the president of Animation Business of Aniplex of America. ―Like our previous releases of The Garden of Sinners and Rurouni Kenshin, this project comes from our continuous challenge to deliver the latest shows as soon as possible.

Aniplex originally simulcasted Fate/Zero worldwide in association with niconico, now I'm glad to announce the BD release date to the North American audience will be the same street date as in Japan. I have no doubt this Fate/Zero - Blu-ray Disc Box I will satisfy not only the Fate/stay night fans who enthusiastically waited for this show, but also all those who want to watch the most recent and sophisticated anime show to date. It's our hope that you'll find this a worthy showpiece to add to your collection to enjoy and treasure repeatedly.

TOKYO, JAPAN (November 25, 2011) --niwango Inc., known for its "Nico Nico Douga (Niconico)" video sharing website (www.nicovideo.jp), and Aniplex Inc. have jointly announced today that they will host a live-screening of the OVA "Rurouni Kenshin -Reflection" subtitled inEnglish for free on the NiconicoLive-Streaming channel on Saturday, December 17th at 1:00am Japan local time.

Earlier this year, the NiconicoLive-Streaming channel also hosted a screening of the OVA "Rurouni Kenshin -Trust & Betrayal", there were approximately 122,000 viewers and over 131,000 live-comments (grand total of all countries).

In addition to the "Reflection" live-screening event, the brand new Rurouni Kenshin series titled the "New Kyoto Saga" Part 1 will premiere on December 17th in theaters in both Tokyo and Osaka exclusively for one week.

"Reflection" will be streamed with Japanese dialogue and English subtitles in Japan, the US and Canada.

Flower Mound, TEXAS - November 21, 2011 - FUNimation Entertainment announced today the launch of the highly anticipated iPhone game based on the acclaimed anime series "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood." Developed by Good Game Productions, Fullmetal Battle is a turn-based Online Collectable Card Game with an immediately recognizable RPG style of combat and is available now for the iPhone and iPod Touch and will be followed shortly by the iPad. The game will also soon launch for Browsers on Facebook and Android. The iPhone and iPod Touch version is the first to launch and can be downloaded from iTunes for free at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fma-battle/id466307748

Fullmetal Battle is a free to play turn-based Collectable Card Game that lets players design their own state licensed alchemist decks from a variety of abilities and effects inspired by the "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood" series and proceed into battle against other online players. Immersed in a fictional universe styled after the European Industrial Revolution, players can also challenge popular Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood characters including fan-favorites Alphonse and Edward Elric while receiving helpful tips from Roy Mustang!

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - October 18th TinierMe, the virtual world and gaming site that focuses on Japanese animation, released a Puella Magi Madoka Magica collaboration campaign and avatar item set licensed from Aniplex America on October 11th, 2011. This collaboration will give international Madoka Magica fans an opportunity to “become” their favorite characters by purchasing authentic avatar items at www.TinierMe.com. The collaboration also includes an event that will award free virtual Madoka Magica posters to participants. TinierMe, known for bringing authentic Japanese pop culture experiences to the world through collaborations made possible by TinierMe's close ties to Japan, is adding Madoka Magica to a growing lineup that includes, Hatsune Miku, Durarara!!, and Black Butler.

Ranking number 1 on ORICON’s weekly singles chart with their 2nd single release, “X X X” on their 20th anniversary year. L’Arc-en-Ciel announced their 2012 World Tour.

While the band is currently on their Japan tour, L’Arc-en-Ciel announced the “L’Arc-en-Ciel WORLD TOUR 2012” dates which will kick off on March 3, 2012 in Hong Kong.

The tour will include a show at Madison Square Garden in NY, making L’Arc-en-Ciel the first Japanese artist to perform at its venue.

October 6, 2011 (Cypress, CA) – Bandai Entertainment announced the launch of

www.stardriver.bandai-ent.com -- an English website dedicated to its upcoming anime release Star Driver.

Created by studio BONES (Eureka Seven, Cowboy Bebop The Movie, Soul Eater), Star Driver is about a boy named Takuto who washes up on the shore of an island and becomes embroiled in a conflict with a clandestine society to control giant machines called Cybodies whose power are bound by special shrine maidens.

Star Driver will be invading New York Comic Con next week, with several previously announced events and the premiere screening of the English language episodes.

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About Bandai Entertainment Inc.

Bandai Entertainment Inc. is a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings (USA) Inc. and the premier distributor of Japanese animation on DVD and programming for television broadcast in North America. Titles include K-ON!, Gundam 00, Code Geass: Lelouch of Rebellion, Lucky Star, Gurren Lagann,The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Cowboy Bebop, Outlaw Star, Escaflowne, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, My Otome, and many more.

October 3, 2011 (Cypress, CA) –Bandai Entertainment announced the specs today for Mobile Suit Gundam UC (Unicorn) Vol. 4 "At the Bottom of the Gravity Well" Blu-ray.

Mobile Suit GundamUC (Unicorn) Vol. 4 Blu-ray will be released December 2, 2011*. It will feature Japanese audio with English subtitles as well as an English language version.

It will be available at the Bandai Entertainment Store, http://store.bandai-ent.com and Amazon Marketplace and other select online retailers. The SRP is $59.98. The pre-order price on the store prior to street date is $39.98. From street date, the Bandai store price will be $44.99. The episode will also be available as a download rental through PlayStation®Network in the USA and Canada, and Zune® (an entertainment platform by Microsoft for Xbox 360®) in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

The struggle over Laplace's Box spreads to Earth, where a force of Zeon remnants launches an attack on the Earth Federation capital at Dakar, spearheaded by the huge mobile armor Shamblo. Ronan Marcenas, chairman of the Federation's Council on Colony Relations, takes this event very seriously. He contacts Bright Noa, commander of the Londo Bell unit, and dispatches him to recapture the Unicorn Gundam which serves as the key to the Box. Ronan's son Riddhe is also assigned to the Ra Cailum, the flagship of Bright's unit.

TORRANCE, Calif. – September 12, 2011 – Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive entertainment software, is proud to announce that Fate/EXTRA, the RPG based on the hit series Fate/stay night, will be coming to North America on 11/1/11! Developed by respected Japanese RPG developers Imageepoch and TYPE-MOON, Fate/EXTRA will be released for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system in North America. An all new scenario that takes place in the wildly popular Fate/stay night universe, Fate/EXTRA features a cast of new characters and fan favorites, a unique, easy to understand battle system, and a grand story of destruction, absolution, and deep insight into what it truly means to be human.

The North American Limited Edition will include some of the same sought-after items bundled with the Japanese version such as the special 15-page Fate Visual Works art book and the 11 song Limited Soundtrack. Fate/EXTRA will be released with an MSRP of $39.99 for the Limited Edition, $29.99 for the retail standard edition, and $24.99 for the PlayStation®Network download version.

Fate/EXTRA Story Elements:

Waking up in a strange virtual world with no recollection of the past, the main character finds themselves forced to fight for survival in a war they do not understand for a prize beyond value; the opportunity to have one's wish granted. With only an enigmatic "Servant" by their side, the protagonist will have to face both friends and foes in battles to the death in order to not only gain possession of a mysterious object known as the "Holy Grail," but also to find the answer to the most important question of all: "Who am I?"

Fate/EXTRA Key Features:

• Intuitive, Fast-paced Battle System: Using Break, Attack, and Guard abilities in combination with powerful Special Moves and Code Casts, players are required to plan out their attacks to effectively counter their opponent's moves and emerge victorious from potentially deadly encounters.

• Engrossing Story: Written by the creator of the original Fate series of PC games, Kinoko Nasu, the story of Fate/EXTRA will not only appeal to long time fans of the Fate universe, via the inclusion of many familiar characters, but will also appeal to RPG fans looking for a deep, non-formulaic storyline that delves into such mature themes as loyalty, death, love, and what it means to be human.

• Extensive replay value: Multiple story paths, each with their own unique dialog trees and character interactions that lead to different endings.

Fate/EXTRA has been rated Teen with Drug Reference, Fantasy Violence, Language, and Sexual Themes by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). More information about Aksys Games and Fate/EXTRA can be found at www.aksysgames.com.

About Aksys Games Localization, Inc.

Founded in 2006 in Torrance, California, Aksys Games Localization, Inc. is a localization studio and visionary video game publisher specializing in the Japanese-to-English translation of games and committed to publishing unique, multicultural, high-quality interactive content for all current-generation platforms. The company is known for releasing acclaimed titles such as 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors and the BIT.TRIP, Guilty Gear, BlazBlue and Hooked: Real Motion Fishing series. More information about Aksys Games and its products can be found on the company's website, www.aksysgames.com.

August 30, 2011--We at MangaGamer are proud to announce Go Go Nippon!

Have you ever thought of playing a Visual Novel, but didn't know what's best to start with? Or didn't want to spend a lot to find out? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel to Japan? To spend a week there with two beautiful girls? Then Go Go Nippon is the perfect game for you!

Developed by OVERDRIVE, makers of Kira Kira, Edelweiss, Deardrops, and more, Go Go Nippon marks the very first visual novel created by a Japanese studio specifically for the western audience!

These sisters will show you around some of the best sights in town in this interactive guidebook! You'll even find out how much the trip costs and what the food's like!

This is the game for everyone interested in Japan!

Thrilled by the prospect of a week's sightseeing in Japan, he touches down in the airport, only to discover that his new friends -- "Makoto" and "Akira" -- are actually a pair of attractive young sisters!

The local culture has some surprises in store on your first night there, but you'll soon head out on the town! Enjoy the date-like atmosphere as Makoto and Akira take you on a tour of famous sites. You'll marvel at the beauty and history of Japanese culture, fill up on local delicacies, and even share some thrilling moments with the girls!

The week you spend in Japan will certainly be memorable!

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August 15, 2011 - In anticipation of The International, the inaugural Dota 2 Championships at Gamescom from August 17-21, Valve has released the first Dota 2 trailer today.  Experience the world and heroes of Dota 2 through the narrative of its colorful shopkeeper.

The International features the 16 best Dota teams in the world competing in the Dota 2 Championships through a group stage, double elimination playoff format over the course of Cologne's five-day trade show.

The tournament will be broadcast in four languages (Chinese, German, Russian, and English) free of charge. The winning team will receive $1 million.  In addition to the cash prizes awarded by Valve, NVidia is providing all the hardware for the event.

Dota 2 will be available for the PC and Mac later this year. For more information on Valve and its games, please visit http://www.dota2.com/