Rayman: Raving Rabbids 2 Announced

Ubisoft announces the inevitable - Raving Rabbids 2 for the Wii. Just because it's not a surprise, doesn't mean it's not fantastic news!
They've invaded Rayman's world, and now in the second game, they're invading Earth. Highlights include a Spiderman Rabbid, Pirate Rabbid, Naruto Rabbid and hocking loogies into other people's drinks. (Virtually of course) More emphasis on multiplayer & more bunnies screaming. Good times.

Trailers and game play videos at gametrailers.com (ah duuuh)
news via ....every Wii site evar...and Kotaku too.

Vote Lolrus '08!

...that is all

Witchblade figure (Reina)

From a footnote at Heisei Democracy (still nsfw), a link to a very nice Witchblade figure. However, this one isn't of Masane - it's of Reina. I love Masane, but this figure is stunning. It's about 67 dollars US, but still, so very shiny.

For those that don't know...(via Wikipedia, but spoilers removed)
Reina Soho is a Forensics Medicine Specialist in the NSWF (National Scientific Welfare Foundation). [I always read that at NSFW, but anyway] She is a very intelligent, strong, and capable woman. Reina and her assistant, Shiori Tsuzuki, attempt to capture Masane to forcibly remove the Witchblade.

Take a look here -probably not work safe due to tiny Witchblade outfit and utterly disproportionate measurements.

Doujinshi Illegal? What?

Found all over the internet(s) animeOnline, Heisei Democracy (NSFW!), Japanator & Insert Credit - who all got it from Canned Dogs (but Japanator has the best image to go with the article)

The Japanese government is attempting to send those pesky doujin groups to jail.

they are trying to change the law so that the police effectively have the authority to make arrests for copyright violation based purely on their own judgment. This means that if this law goes into effect, it will make 95% of all doujin works illegal
(quote from Canned Dogs)

KoF: Regulation A screens

I really don't want to buy this game again just to get Ash Crimson and Blue Mary, but guh, those new screen shots are beautiful. Click the source links below to see more screen shots.


via Kotaku & Cyberfanatix
(in vaguely related news, Cyberfanatix is a great KoF site)

King of Fighters movie on the way, fans groan.

Well, apparently SNK got jealous over the news of a Street Fighter movie (which may or may not star Jessica Biel as Chun-Li). So Variety reports that Hong Kong action director Gordon Chan ("The Medallion," "Fist of Legend") is to direct an English-language, live-action adaptation of best-selling videogame "King of Fighters." Pic will lense in Asia in first quarter of 2008...Screenplay is being written by "Fearless" scripter Chris Chow.

Since it's not filming for another year, there's no telling who or what the plot will be based around. Nests? Maximum Impact/ Meira family issues? Pop star idol battle of Athena Asamiya vs Minon Beart? (ok that last guess nauseated me a bit)

I am trying really hard to think of a way that this movie won't be completely campy and failing miserably. The camp is inevitable. That being said, a scene where B Jenet beats someone with her shoe would absolutely be worth the price of admission.

via Variety, Kotaku & animeOnline

Nostalgia *single tear*

Japanaradio's playlist has just this moment switched to playing some older theme songs and vocal collection selections. I got to hear a song from Love Hina (not Skaura Saku, although that song is fantastic) then the Fushigi Yuugi theme song followed by dot hack / sign and now Kigamure Orange Road.

MAN! Takes me back to the good old days. I really want to find the dj that picked this set of songs and hug him! (and squeeze him and call him George) The first box set I picked up was the first Fushigi Yuugi box. Too bad I'm still missing the black Oni box.

Otaku! Don't forget your history. This anime may not look as great as the newer releases, but they're classics for a reason. Good stuff ;_;!!

lolcats - serious business

via webcomic xkcd

Mary Jane find Lolrus' Bukkit, loses dignity

In a move of epic stupidity, probably resulting in massive sales, Marvel has released a Mary Jane (wifey of Spiderman) statue. Ol' MJ is barefoot, bewbs out, barefoot, washing Spidey's costume...wish a pearl necklace on. Yes, they went there. They LIVE there. Didn't we all agree that Emma Frost was the official slut of the Marvel U? Oh wait, it's She Hulk now ;_;

Why do I think the term "Comiquette" is soon going to be co-opted and mean something else entirely?

Janet Van Dyne: "Oh, my gawd. Did you see She-Hulk today?"
Carol Danvers: "Yeah, she's turned into such a Comiquette."

(above quote from Sleestak @ Lady, That's my Skull)

Click here for an image of the statue and a parody of it featuring Spidey's rear end. Story seems to be initially found by DevilDoll, a cool girl, who now has over 9 THOUSAND, uh, hundred comments on her blog.

Edit: I suppose I should clarify for all one of you that are reading this, that I'm not so much offended with the t&a, but more with the necklace, bare feet & bucket combo. That's the insulting bit. At least with a figure like Mai Shiranui, it's more along the lines of t&a followed by massive asskicking.

Recap!

I (finally) picked up a Nintendo Wii! Between that and rl being a pain, I've had a little lapse in my blogging. However, I'm back and it's time for a recap. (in no particular order)

Card Fighters DS recall (soon-ish) Expect a six week wait until an official announcement.
via Kotaku.

Maids vs. Dominatrixes in a soccer battle supreme. It was just a matter of time until boob fallout.
via animeOnline

Agent Aika 'body' pillows. Ew. I think I just threw up in my mouth a little. (nsfw!)
via Majoria's News

Japanator's ABC's of J-music "ijk" section - some particularly good selections such as Inagumi Circus Dan, Kishidan, & Yoko Kanno.

and a really funny bit of radio news from The Onion.
Ex Girlfriend Playing Virtua Fighter with someone else now
via the Onion (duh) but found before me by Kotaku