Nintendo's Fight Through the Ages

As seen on All Age Gaming

Nintendo have had to battle against many companies over the years to remain one of the powerhouses in the gaming industry. In this article, we look at Nintendo's history and look at their various consoles. Couple that with opinions from everyday gamers, and we get an interesting insight into how Nintendo has affected the games industry.

Final Fantasy XIII Pre-release Event Summary

As seen on All Age Gaming

- On Wednesday, March 3rd, set with in backdrop of beautiful Darling Harbour in Sydney, Australia, Final Fantasy fans anxiously lined up to get their first glance of the franchises latest instalment Final Fantasy XIII. The lobby of the IMAX Theatres was transformed into a gaming paradise fit with XBOX controllers, free drinks and Domino's pizza.

Anime Review: La Corda D'oro

Genre: Romance, Music, Fantasy

Episodes: 26
Overall thoughts: For those that love comedy and music. 

taken from zerochan

 La Corda D'oro is a story about Lili, the school's music fairy and his desire to encourage more people to play beautiful music. Lili needs someone to help him, thus enlists the help of Kahoko, our heroine - the only person who can see him. He gives her a magic violin which plays songs perfectly using Kahoko's heart, as she is unable to actually play it.

Anime Review: Toradora

Genre: Romantic comedy
Episodes: 25 + OVA

Overall thoughts: 

taken from watchanimeon

Ryuuji, the hero of the story, is seen as the school’s delinquent due to his intense eyes and reserved personality. He has trouble making friends and talking to girls, and therefore has not confessed his love to Minori. Minori’s best friend, Taiga, the heroine of the story is a little, fierce and outgoing girl who has a crush on Ryuuji’s friend Kitamura. 

Anime Fashion Inspired: Sakura - Cardcaptors

 

taken from Anime A

As much as we love watching anime for its awesome plots, music and graphics; we also love the characters and their own personal style and fashion.

Mr. February - Usui Takumi

As part of our new "Calendar Men of Anime",

Sussan and Jessica proudly present....

MR. FEBRUARY - USUI TAKUMI

taken from wiki

Origami Anime Night

We love all things Japanese here at Amine Sydney. So when our friend Stephy said she had a new origami app on her phone we couldn't jump faster at the chance to make paper...well everything. Below are some of the 'masterpieces' we made.

Anime Review: Spice and Wolf (Season One)

Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Episodes: 13

Overall thoughts: Tsundere wolf girl + witty guy = an amazing love story that will make you laugh and cry. 
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Picture Taken from Japan Powered

Lawrence, a money chasing merchant, finds a naked girl with wolf ears and a tail  in his cart. Her name is Horo, (or Holo if you watch the English version) a harvest goddess of a small village looking for a new purpose. Since the introduction of new technology Horo's village no longer needs her to give them a bountiful harvest. Feeling redundant Horo convinces Lawrence to take her with him so she can return to her home up north.

Anime Review: Gosick

Genre: Mystery, Historical, Drama,Detective, Romance
Episodes: 24

Overall thoughts: Bonnets, lace, mystery and some love thrown in on the side. What more could any girl want from an anime!  

taken from The G Empire

This anime is set in 1924 and features Kujo, the third son of a military officer, who transfers to St. Marguerite Academy, located in a small French speaking country called Saubure. This academy has a mysterious history and is known for its legends and ghost stories. When Kujo arrives, he is labelled the “Black Reaper” due to his dark eyes and hair and the fact that he arrives in the Spring, one of the many campus legends “he who comes in the spring brings death..”  

Happy Valentines Day

We wish you all a very Happy Happy Valentines Day!

Xo

Batman: Arkham Asylum

Picture taken from Matt1113322 Photobucket

Just to be clear - I'm not a Batman fan. I never really understood the appeal, I never read the comics and I think I've seen one movie. However, I gave Arkham Asylum a shot. Thankfully my first impressions of Batman were gravely wrong.