VIZMedia delivers 3 new Sci Fi Novels From Haikasoru Imprint

VIZ Media will deliver out-of-this-world summer science fiction and fantasy reading with the release of three new novels under its Haikasoru imprint this summer – Harmony by Project Itoh, Rocket Girls by Housuke Nojiri and Summer, Fireworks, and My Corpse by Otsuichi. Haikasoru is a unique imprint with a dedicated focus on publishing some of the most compelling contemporary Japanese science fiction and fantasy for English-speaking audiences. Harmony by Project Itoh Price: $14.99 U.S. / CAN $19.99 Available July 20th In the distant future, Utopia has finally been achieved thanks to medical nanotechnology and a powerful ethic of social welfare and mutual consideration. But this perfect world isn’t that perfect, and three young girls stand up to totalitarian kindness and super-medicine by attempting suicide via starvation. It doesn’t work, but one of the girls – Tuan Kirie – grows up to be a member of the World Health Organization. As a crisis threatens the harmony of

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An innocent game turns deadly in new Sci-Fi manga

Finally! A manga based on a video game! Well, it’s news to me if it has been done before BUT has it been done like the new manga “BOKURANO: OURS” before? The story: It’s summer and 15 kids walk into a nearby seaside cave. They meet a strange man in the cave who invites them to play a brand new video game. Instead of running from the strange man (because we all know about stranger danger!) they let him explain the premise of the game, which is to pit one giant robot against alien invaders. The catch however is that they have to sign a contract to play the game. Little do they know what they are signing, and when they realise what they’ve gotten themselves into it’s already too late to change their minds. Leyla Aker, Senior Editorial Manager, VIZ Media: “This release continues to demonstrate the success of

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NEO ANGELIQUE ABYSS on sale today

Section 23 brings us news of more new releases available on the market as of today – 2 new Anime collections and a double-feature Japanese live-action film. First in Anime, we have sci-fi series “Neo Angelique Abyss“. The series is based on a game of the same name, and has “loads of extras” including one called “Neo Angelique Abyss Theater“. What’s it about?: Once, Arcadia was a beautiful world. Now it is a land under siege, and against the horrifying creatures known as Thanatos, there is only one known defense: Purifiers, rare humans gifted with the ability to exterminate the life draining monsters. But Purifiers are few and the Thanatos are multiplying, so when the mysterious Nyx discovers 16 year old Angelique, he becomes doubly committed to recruiting her for the team of Purifiers he is organizing. For not only is Angelique a Purifier, she is the first female Purifier

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Dark Void being made into a movie?

What does video game Dark Void and actor Brad Pitt have in common? Movies! That’s right, Brad Pitt’s production company, Plan B Entertainment is teaming up with Reliance BIG Entertainment, and Capcom to create a film based on the Dark Void video game. The movie is being created as a sci-fi action flick that may even see Brad Pitt star in it. The game is due for a January 19, 2010 North American release and European release on January 22, 2010. “As a game, Dark Void was developed with a wide-screen mentality – a world full of adventure presented in cinematic scope and scale,” said Germaine Gioia, senior vice president, licensing, Capcom Entertainment. “Plan B recognized the potential of our newest property and are as excited about bringing Dark Void to life in cinemas as Capcom is to bring the interactive experience to home theaters.” Plan B seems to be

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Atari sets ship date for Star Trek Online

Atari has confirmed the release date for Star Trek Online. It’s set for a release on February 2, 2010 in North America and February 5, 2010 across Europe and Australia. “Star Trek Online is poised to become the ultimate Star Trek gaming experience,” said Jim Wilson, CEO of Atari, Inc. “Throughout the last four decades, Star Trek has been a mainstay in pop culture, influencing legions of fans through television, film, and more. Star Trek Online opens a whole new chapter and expands upon this incredible universe in 2010.” Here is the latest part of their video documentary series for Star Trek Online: Video Games | Star Trek Online | The Future Past Doc: Part II XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii

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See Star Trek: The Exhibition in Hollywood

Boldly go where no man (or woman) has gone before at the upcoming Star Trek The Exhibition in Hollywood, CA. The exhibit opens on October 10 at Hollywood and Highland for a limited time. The collection will have set recreations, costumes, props from the tv series, 11 films and the newer J.J. Abrams directed film. “STAR TREK THE EXHIBITION is the ultimate voyage through a legendary piece of history, giving visitors a first-hand look at the scientific endeavors of the Enterprise crew,” states Brian Bouquet, president of The Event Agency. “This opportunity will go a long way to inspire the next generation to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and motivate everyone to boldly go where no one has gone before.” Take a picture in Capt. Kirk’s chair, see Shinzon’s throne, walk on the bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D, and a recreation of Quark’s Bar. Tickets range

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Archaia Days Missing #1 review

Days Missing #1 just hit the comic book stands yesterday and this five issue story is one you don’t want to miss. Summary: Since the dawn of time, a being has existed whose interaction and interference with mankind has shaped human history. His powers of time and intellect have allowed him to secretly remove certain critical days from the historical record. Their stories have never been told. Their details have never been documented. Their existence is not remembered. But the occurrences of these days have forever changed the course of humanity’s evolution. These are the DAYS MISSING from our existence, and they are about to be revealed… In the premiere issue, a deadly new virus threatens to herald an extinction level event if The Steward can’t find a cure for scientists to discover…the day before. From Archaia and Roddenberry Productions, the people behind STAR TREK, comes a new science-fiction mini-series

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Lord of the Sands of Time Review

In the future, mankind no longer lives on Earth. In the future, we create AI with bodies similar to our own and send them back in time in hopes of stopping the alien invasion before it spreads and destroys us all. Orville is one of these Messengers. He is one of many Messengers who will travel across the time streams in hopes that he can help humanity survive and remain on Earth. His relationship with a human is what fuels him as he leaps across time, hoping that he can at least save her ancestors and save the possibility that in one time stream she might at least survive. When Orville arrives in 248 BC Japan, he finds a leader who will heed his instruction and lead forces against the intruders. She is Miyo, Shaman Queen of Wa, a young leader who has never truly led her people before, but

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All You Need Is KILL Review

Keiji Kiriya doesn’t remember a time before the Mimics. The bloated, dead-frog looking creatures have come from a planet 40-some light years away in search of a new home for their race. Humanity, however, does not plan on giving them Earth so easily. He’s only a recruit, can barely operate the heavy Jacket that soldiers are suited with on the battlefield. It’s his first real battle against the Mimics. On the battlefield, he damages one of them but not before they get him too. Only to wake up and find himself repeating the same day over again. Keiji is caught in a loop, reliving the same events every day. After a few days through the loop, he begins to train to become a better soldier. Most of the day to day events remain the same, but there are minor variances in most of them. Some of them he dies in

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Visual Novel, Bionic Heart ready for release

Tycoon Games has announced their latest visual novel release, Bionic Heart. This title is a science fiction theme and set in London 2099. Bionic beings and technology are clashing and relationships between people are very important. “Bionic Heart features a truly dynamic plot, where each of your decisions affects the story’s outcome. Even seemingly meaningless choices can change your character’s fate in the end. This game has a high replayability factor with 24 unique endings, making it my longest visual novel to date.” —Riva Celso, programmer/designer of Tycoon Games The game demo is available for PC and Mac at http://www.tycoongames.eu.

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