May 31, 2007

The Mailbag Phantasm by Chris 11:52 A.M. EST
Another Thursday has come around, but this one marks the 50th installment of the Mailbag. As always, keep sending in questions for future editions. Also, there's a new Dunbine section for the original design series Aura Phantasm, with lineart courtesy of Kuruni and Orochi Kusanagi.

May 30, 2007

Super Update Wars: No Clever Title Here by Chris 6:04 P.M. EST
EDIT: For today's update, we have three new SRW sections with listings courtesy of Peter. First up is Record of ATX, a Divine Wars side story manga. Next is the Divine Wars manga adaptation, plus an initial listing for the upcoming PS2 remake Original Generations. Please note that this list only covers what has been revealed so far, so it won't be complete until the game is released next month and all units are revealed.

May 29, 2007

Gekigan Flare by Chris 9:20 P.M. EST
Catching up a bit on the review backlog, Scott's reviews for episodes 10-15 of Nadesico are now available. There's also some updates for the Unicorn section - specs for the Unicorn Gundam courtesy of Deacon Blues, as well as lineart for the Unicorn Gundam, Loto and Nahal Argama courtesy of asterphage.

May 24, 2007

The Thursday Routine by Chris 1:44 P.M. EST
Yes, it's Thursday, so that means it's time for another Mailbag. Keep sending in more questions - the next installment will be the 50th Mailbag. Also, Peter sent in a review for episode 18 of Super Robot Wars. Speaking of reviews, I'm running with a bit of a backlog, so expect more Nadesico and the conclusion of Ideon soon.

May 17, 2007

Piano Squall declares war on Multiple Sclerosis with debut album
by Dale 9:58 P.M. EST

Under the stage name “Piano Squall,” Michael Gluck performs video game and anime music piano concerts to raise money for charity. Michael recently announced the launch of his debut album—GAME. 

GAME features Michael’s original arrangement and performance of twenty-six theme songs from video games and anime, including Final Fantasy, Naruto, Super Mario World, Inuyasha, Chrono Trigger, Cowboy Bebop, Mega Man, Chrono Cross, Fullmetal Alchemist, Tetris and Evangelion. Highlights include Michael’s signature Final Fantasy Battle Medley, which blends nine Final Fantasy battle themes together into a single spectacular piece. 

Michael and the video game publisher Electronic Arts will collaborate to donate an amount equal to 20% of all profits from GAME to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. But this is not the first time that Michael and his employer have joined forces for charity. In 2006, Michael and EA raised $8,600 for the National MS Society and $4,000 for Race for the Cure through selling “Piano Squall” posters at Michael’s concerts. 

“I am always exploring new ways to combine my love of video game and anime music with my mission to fight Multiple Sclerosis, and I couldn’t be more excited about the launch of GAME,” said Michael. “I watched my grandmother waste away in a chair, completely paralyzed by MS for the last ten years of her life. We must cure this horrible disease as quickly as possible.” 

GAME is currently available for pre-order at Michael’s website. The price is $9.99 with Free Shipping anywhere in the United States. Those who pre-order will receive a free Bonus Track that is not included on the CD.  GAME ships 6/30/07.

Michael is a dear friend to the staff at MAHQ and anime fans alike. We are proud to offer our support to this worthy cause. We will be having a contest shortly to give you a chance to win autographed copies of the album!

May 17, 2007

Mailbag fun by Chris 1:17 P.M. EST
Today is Thursday, so it's time for everyone's favorite Mailbag. As usual, this is the spot where I ask people to send in questions. Keep them coming in so that I have a wide selection of items to address. Also, there's additional specs for the Super Robot Wars W section courtesy of Kuruni, plus more ReZEL lineart and specs courtesy of Deacon Blues.

May 15, 2007

Forum downtime by Chris 11:44 P.M. EST
Many of you have probably noticed that the forum is down. The domain was up for renewal yesterday, and although the renewal has been processed, it seems to have hit a snag and isn't pointing to the server. I don't know when it will be back online, though it will probably be some time tomorrow. Please don't send me e-mails asking when it will be online.

Moera Burns Up by Chris 3:57 P.M. EST
In anime, especially mecha anime, it's generally the kiss of death when a series suddenly switches focus to a character it doesn't usually focus on. Read on about that in Brian's reviews for episodes 31-33 of Ideon.

May 9, 2007

Slice 'n' dice swords of fun by Chris 9:52 P.M. EST
For today's update, Brian chimes in with reviews of episodes 27-30 of Ideon, bringing the series into its final third.

May 8, 2007

In space, everyone can hear you have sex by Chris 5:30 P.M. EST
After a long absence, Joel also returns with reviews for episodes 10-15 of Blue Gender, bringing the series past the halfway point. Also, EZero8 sent in some more lineart for the ReZEL.

May 5, 2007

Putting the cock in cockpit by Chris 7:50 P.M. EST
There's a lot of stuff in today's update, so I'll get right to it. First, Dustin returns after a long absence with reviews for episodes 13-14 of Zone of the Enders, bring the series past the halfway point. Expect future reviews at a stead pace.

Next, there's a bunch of new lineart. First, Red Zaku sent in lineart for the Buster Dagger, Blue Destiny Unit 2, Wing Gundam Seraphim, Aile Testament Gundam and mechanical stuff for Strike Noir. There's new lineart for the ReZEL courtesy of Deacon Blues. Also, Nightwing03 sent in new lineart for the Civilian Astray JG Custom. Mark064 sent in a large update covering practically every animated Gundam series. For the full list of updates, check this thread soon (it will be updated). Next, there's a bunch of new Patlabor lineart for the TV series, movie 1 and first OVA courtesy of Zeis.

There's new SRW stuff as well, starting with a section for Super Robot Wars W, with specs and lineart courtesy of Kuruni (additional lineart by EFF Test Pilot). EFF Test Pilot also sent in new lineart for the Ausenseiter, various Divine Wars vehicles, Calion, Angelg and Wildwurger.

May 1, 2007

Peeling The Gunion by Chris 4:15 P.M. EST
After some extended delays, Ben returns with the new and improved version of The Gunion. Instead of a monthly PDF, the newspaper is going live with a website that will be regularly updated. All the content from the first two issues has been archived on the new site, along with new stories. Because The Gunion site will be run by Ben and updated regularly, we won't be mentioning each update here.

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