New Pokemon Game?

Another game? Apparently, Nintendo is never gonna stop milking that cash cow. Who can blame them? Pokemon is as addictive as smoking a Pikachu bong.

TV Tokyo's Pokemon Game Arena has stated there will be an announcement on May 10th regarding the franhise. It is supposedly to be the next major Pokemon title. There's plenty of speculation but nothing is confirmed for now. Be sure to check back on Sunday.

Hmm...
Those gold and silver balls look awfully familiar...

[Edit: According to a very reliable source, the cat was let out of the bag. There are two new DS games announced; Pokemon Heart Gold and Pokemon Soul Silver. More details to be announced on the tenth.]

Hajime no Ippo New Challenger Ep. 1-4

I know I am a little late considering the series is up to its 15th episode by now but I was putting it off until my roommate and I finished the first series and the two movies. So here's a review of the first four episodes.
For those of you who have never heard of Hajime no Ippo; it is a boxing series. In the U.S. it is known as Fighting Spirit.

Young Ippo Makunouchi is a high school student who gets beaten up by bullies regularly. He is one day saved by Mamoru Takamura, a rising star in the boxing world. After some circumstances, Ippo falls in love with the sport of boxing and he learns how to fight. A long road and plenty of challenges await Ippo as he takes on challenger all over the globe.

Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger is the new season that continues Ippo's journey and his fellow boxers around him. The show follows right after the first season and two movies; the first four episodes focuses on Ichiro Miyata, Ippo's friend and rival, and his fight for the OPBF championship belt.

The first series ran for 76 episodes back in 2002; despite a seven year gap, the show still maintains similar animation but it looks fresher and cleaner than before. The boxing matches are the heart of the show with its over-the-top fight scenes and how it plays the drama card. Drama, suspense, pretty much everything about the show puts you on the edge of your seat.

Though I missed the rock music overtones of the first series as the have been replaced with a semi-classical sound. Even though there are still funny jokes and plenty of comic relief, the show feels much more serious this time around. Though, I am glad they still carried on the penis joke. After the end of the first match, the show jumps right into the next plot; it wasn't a bad thing, I like how they don't waste time but it just seems so abrupt and the transmission could of been smoother.
In the end, the show is definitely fun to watch and if you like movies like Rocky, I would strongly recommend this show. Just be sure to watch the first series before the second; jumping right into the second season will only leave you confused.

Fate Unlimited/Codes localized in the U.S.

I never thought that it would make it over to our shores but its true; Fate Unlimited/Codes is making its way to the U.S. for both PS2 and PSP.

For those of you wonder what is Fate/Unlimited Codes, let me explain. Fate began as an eroge in Japan that had multiple scenarios depending on how you played your game. Those scenarios involved the same characters but what happens in the story and the outcome vary greatly. The PC game was a success that it spawned a prequel, light novels, manga, an anime series and a number of games. This is the first of the games to be localized in other countries.

The main character is Shiro Emiya, a boy who gets involved in the Holy Grail War in modern day Japan. Magus (something like a wizard) compete by summoning servants to do battle against each other; the last one standing will be able to obtain the Holy Grail which can grant any one wish. The catch is that the servants they summon are not typical monsters but epic heroes from history's past of future. Shiro becomes unwillingly involved in the tournament when he summons the strongest servant; Saber.
Before I begin let me say one thing: HOLY S**T!! I never thought this game would make it to our side of the world. I have played this game, my friend imported the Japanese version and I think I enjoy it more than he does.

This is a game for all the hardcore fighting fans and anime fans out there; its extremely technical and it punishes players for mistakes with endless combo potential. It can be extremely frustrating yet fun; with the attention it received in Japan, this game became an instant tournament hit. Oh, did I mention it was published by Capcom.

The release date is unknown for now; if you like anime, check out the series (anime or manga, it's worth the money!) Check out what the fuss is about here.

Chris if anything is incorrect, please don't hit me. T_T

[Edit: There has been some changes to the release of Fate Unlimited/Codes. It will be released in the U.S. but only as a downloadable game for the PSP. It will be priced at $29.99. Once again, Capcom makes me cry myself to sleep.]