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"With the first stage of the cake baking finished, the Big Mom chase is getting ready to transition into the next phase." source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-859/.138741

If there's one man waiting in anticipation to ride the Lupin the 3rd roller coaster it's Monkey Punch. The manga creator released an image on Wednesday... source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2018-10-31/monkey-punch-celebrates-upcoming-lupin-the-3rd-ride-at-universal-studios-japan/.138876

BBC's fourth critic-curated list of best films is taking the spotlight off Hollywood all together to look at the global stage. American-made and English-language... source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2018-10-31/bbc-honors-spirited-away-akira-kurosawa-in-list-of-greatest-foreign-language-films/.138874

It's Halloween ghosts and ghouls, and this means lots of fun art and cool drawings from various artists, creators, games, and anime series. Below is a... source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2018-10-31/happy-halloween-anime-style-ii/.138878

Action, stealth, shooting and racing offered this month

There are plenty of terrifying foes in the Fate universe, both human and servant. There's Kirei Kotomine, the Caster Gilles de Rais, and the formidable... source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2018-10-31/this-fate-stay-night-pumpkin-will-leave-you-screaming/.138872

54-year-old Kyoto male admitted to uploading manga source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-31/man-arrested-for-uploading-one-piece-manga-using-perfect-dark-software/.138855

Although Halloween is today, Tokyo One Piece Tower theme park is saving a spooky mummy-filled event for later this fall. The "Nanpasen kara no Hōmonsha... source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2018-10-31/tokyo-one-piece-tower-theme-park-gets-mummy-event-in-december/.138836

source http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-recap/episode-34-kizuna-ais-first-live-event-my-hero-academia-live-action-more-anime-recap-778448

At the order of the council of elders that manages Lugunica in the king's absence, Wilhelm and Felis visit Roswaal's mansion as emissaries. Emilia is required in the imperial capital right away, so Subaru asks her to take him along. Emilia tells him this won't be a pleasure trip, but a push from Rem and Roswaal ends in her agreement, so Emilia and Subaru head to the capital. Now all of the candidates to be Lugunica's next king are gathered, and the royal selection is underway. source http://www.crunchyroll.com/rezero-starting-life-in-another-world-/episode-12-return-to-the-capital-778123

At the order of the council of elders that manages Lugunica in the king's absence, Wilhelm and Felis visit Roswaal's mansion as emissaries. Emilia is required in the imperial capital right away, so Subaru asks her to take him along. Emilia tells him this won't be a pleasure trip, but a push from Rem and Roswaal ends in her agreement, so Emilia and Subaru head to the capital. Now all of the candidates to be Lugunica's next king are gathered, and the royal selection is underway. source http://www.crunchyroll.com/rezero-starting-life-in-another-world-/episode-12-return-to-the-capital-778130

To thank fans for their “undying support,” this morning, Capcom tweeted out that the classic costumes for both Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield will be free and unlockable for all players in the upcoming remake of Resident Evil 2. The tweet also included a short trailer that showcases the new costumes. You can check it out below: https://twitter.com/RE_Games/status/1057648394045415424 The upcoming remake generated a lot of buzz at this year’s E3 and rightfully so as a completely new, highly-polished reboot of one of the most lauded survival horror games of all time. The release date for the game is currently slotted for January 25. If you’ve been marooned on a building by the undead and still haven’t heard about the highly anticipated horror remake, you can check out our Resident Evil 2 news hub  to fill yourself in. Also, be sure to check out our most recent hands-on where we give you the biggest takeaways from our time with the polished, but gristly title. source https://w

Composed by Woody Jackson, Red Dead Redemption II's soundtrack is soon getting an official album release. Jackson previously worked on several past Rockstar titles, including the original Red Dead Redemption, L.A. Noire, and Grand Theft Auto V. The evocative score has additional production and arrangement by Jeff Silverman ( Truth and Soul ) and other musical score and orchestration by Colin Stetson ( Hereditary ). Other notable contributors include David Ferguson (Johnny Cash’s engineer), David Ralicke ( Sons of Anarchy ), Gabe Witcher ( True Detective ), Luke O'Malley, Mario Batkovic (of Geoff Barrow’s Invada ), Matt Sweeney (Chavez, Superwolf, Iggy Pop, Bonnie Prince Billy), Rabih Beaini and Senyawa, along with 110 other musicians including Arca (Bjork, Kanye West, Frank Ocean and Kelela collaborator), Duane Eddy (Lee Hazlewood protégé), Jon Theodore (former drummer of Mars Volta and current Queens of the Stone Age drummer), Michael Shuman aka Mikey Shoes (Queens of the St

Because of the misunderstanding that she was dating Sakuta, Tomoe is able to resolve the agonizing situation of being asked out by the guy her friend is in love with. She pleads with Sakuta to continue acting like they are dating. Despite feeling indebted to Mai, Sakuta could not leave Tomoe alone as she was fearing that she would lose her presence within her class. So, he reluctantly agrees to play the role of Tomoe's fake boyfriend for a while. source http://www.crunchyroll.com/rascal-does-not-dream-of-bunny-girl-senpai/episode-5-all-the-lies-i-have-for-you-777582

source http://www.crunchyroll.com/as-miss-beelzebub-likes-it/episode-4-fly-imaginary-wings-her-highness-checking-in-on-someone-sick-for-the-first-time-777961

The golden-era inspired shooter Dusk has received an official release date for its v1.0 launch on Steam. On December 10, fans who enjoy turning demons into fine red mist in classic arcade-style shooters will be able to pick up a copy for a special price launch price on Steam for $16.66. Fans who already purchased the game's first two campaign episodes on Early Access will also be able to play the complete release three days early, and will receive a free 50+ page graphic novel. Along with the announcement, to celebrate the Halloween season, developer New Blood Interactive also released a trailer today, which you can see below, showcasing the first-person descent into what appears to be a demonic portal, dual-wielding shotguns and using a crossbow to mow down monstrosities who burst like bags of pixelated red confetti.  The announcement also mentions that preview builds are now available for the first half of episode three, a new survival arena and updates to the first two stor

You often hear about it when a North American publisher loses the license to an anime, but rarely do you hear about it when they renew licenses - why is that? Justin gets into it. source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/answerman/2018-10-31/.138856

Event also hosts 3 BanG Dream! bands, voice actors, wrestlers source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-31/3-revue-starlight-actresses-attend-charaexpo-usa-in-california/.138845

The master of manga horror talks about his new spine-tingling adaptation of Mary Shelly's classic novel Frankenstein, just in time for Halloween! source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2018-10-31/interview-junji-ito-frankenstein/.138863

One of Pokémon's notoriously spooky locales, Lavender Town, is making its way to Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, as seen in the new trailer.  You can check out the video below, which also features a new rendition of the spooky original tune for Lavender Town. Lavender Town is a standout location from Pokémon Red and Blue taking place in a cemetery. Rumors circulated online about a creepypasta story relating to its music, about children who would have headaches or nosebleeds from the chiptune song. Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee release for Switch on November 16. source https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/10/31/trailer-gives-a-sneak-peek-of-lavender-town-in-pokemon-lets-go

Investment will allow Dark Horse to develop properties, expand internationally source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-31/dark-horse-partners-with-chinese-company-vanguard-visionary-associates/.138866

If you're looking for some PlayStation-themed decor for your living room or gaming area, Pottery Barn's got you covered. The home furnishing store has unveiled a new line-up that is based on the PlayStation design. The five products range from a media console to a beanbag. Although pricey, each has an eye-catching dark tone and a modern aesthetic, which makes them look quite nice. Here's the full line-up, and a picture that Sony tweeted out: Gaming Media Console Inspired by PlayStation, $1099 Lounge Table Inspired by PlayStation, $399 Beanbag Inspired by PlayStation, $249 Icon Wall Light Inspired by PlayStation, $199 Acrylic Cubby Inspired by PlayStation, $69 Decorate your home with a new collection of PlayStation-inspired furnishings, available now at @potterybarnteen : https://t.co/h1Oj5yKXzc pic.twitter.com/ewY94kMtK3 — PlayStation (@PlayStation) October 31, 2018 You can head to Pottery Barn's website  to see each product in more detail. For more on P

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source http://www.crunchyroll.com/welcome-to-the-japari-park/episode-7-778111

Netflix has released a quick look at Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in its 2019 The Witcher TV show adaptation. Thoughts on Cavill? We're sure you have them, so you can put them down in the comments section below. In other recent show news, actresses have been cast for Ciri and Yennefer . Get your first look at Henry Cavill in The Witcher! pic.twitter.com/1O2eWS1MkP — Netflix US (@netflix) October 31, 2018 [Source: Netflix ] source https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/10/31/netflix-gives-sneak-peek-of-henry-cavill-in-the-witcher

Season premieres at Anime NYC on November 17, debuts on TV in January source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-31/mob-psycho-100-ii-anime-1st-promo-video-teases-new-character/.138864

Akane, Mika and the Sibyl System are back in the first of three new Psycho-Pass movies; does this new installment, set about six months after the events of the film, live up to the Psycho-Pass standard? Richard Eisenbeis reports. source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/psycho-pass-sinners-of-the-system-case.1-crime-and-punishment/.138865

To thank fans for their “undying support,” this morning, Capcom tweeted out that the classic costumes for both Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield will be free and unlockable for all players in the upcoming remake of Resident Evil 2. The tweet also included a short trailer that showcases the new costumes. You can check it out below: https://twitter.com/RE_Games/status/1057648394045415424 The upcoming remake generated a lot of buzz at this year’s E3 and rightfully so as a completely new, highly-polished reboot of one of the most lauded survival horror games of all time. The release date for the game is currently slotted for January 25. If you’ve been marooned on a building by the undead and still haven’t heard about the highly anticipated horror remake, you can check out our Resident Evil 2 news hub  to fill yourself in. Also, be sure to check out our most recent hands-on where we give you the biggest takeaways from our time with the polished, but gristly title. from Game Inform

A new cloud-based game development platform

Sony announced the MediEvil PS4 remake at the end of 2017 , and now we're getting our first look at the new visage of Sir Dan Fortesque courtesy of his debut trailer. The title (coming in 2019) is being handled by Sony's International Software Development team along with Other Ocean Interactive, and is billed as being a "full remake" of the original PlayStation title, so it'll be interesting to what degree at all it goes beyond giving the game a visual update. For a more full look at the original title,  check out our episode of Replay . [Source: Official PlayStation Blog ] source https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/10/31/first-medievil-ps4-remake-trailer-rises-to-save-gallowmere

source http://www.crunchyroll.com/my-sister-my-writer/episode-4-i-just-wanted-to-catch-up-to-my-little-sister-thats-all-777909

source http://www.crunchyroll.com/rerided-derrida-who-leaps-through-time/episode-9-strong-bonds-777446

Film opens in Japan on January 12, followed by U.S. screenings source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-31/aimer-performs-theme-song-for-2nd-fate-stay-night-heaven-feel-anime-film/.138861

Lights of the Clione studio filed for bankruptcy in August source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-31/anime-studio-drop-begins-bankruptcy-proceedings/.138860

source http://www.crunchyroll.com/meow-meow-japanese-history/episode-84-whats-going-to-happen-what-should-we-do-the-satcho-alliance-777388

source http://www.crunchyroll.com/yu-gi-oh-vrains/episode-75-the-demon-possessing-his-heart-777533

Kōji Yamamoto, Norito Yashima join cast as Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-31/live-action-touken-ranbu-film-reveals-more-cast-january-opening/.138858

Fumi Nikaido, GACKT, Masaki Kyōmoto, Yūsuke Iseya star in February 22 film source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-31/live-action-tonde-saitama-film-reveals-4-cast-members-in-costume/.138852

Special airs on December 31 source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-31/kodoku-no-gourmet-live-action-series-gets-another-year-end-special/.138813

Performances to run from November 10-14 source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-31/katana-maidens-toji-no-miko-stage-play-reveals-7-cast-members-in-costume/.138817

Iron Man 3 actress in May 2020 crossover film source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-31/godzilla-vs-kong-live-action-film-casts-rebecca-hall/.138853

Love Live! Sunshine!!'s Anju Inami double-cast as Maetel in play source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-31/galaxy-express-999-stage-play-gets-sequel-in-april-may-2019/.138854

IDOLiSH 7 duo Re:vale will get their first album on December 5 and it looks like it'll include its fair share of goodies. The album is titled Re:al Axis... source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2018-10-30/arina-tanemura-draws-box-art-for-idolish-7-duo-new-album/.138796

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2018-10-30/blazblue-centralfiction-game-switch-version-heads-west-on-february-8/.138842

The staff for the anime adaptation of Yukiwo's Dropkick on My Devil! anime series were forthright with viewers. In a uniquely transparent move, they told... source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2018-10-30/dropkick-on-my-devil-pekora-transforms-into-virtual-youtuber/.138634

The first beta for non-Xbox One only players for Fallout 76 is going on right now and it's been a bit of a hair-on-fire situation for Bethesda. While the publisher warned that there may be some bugs in the pre-order beta for the game, the Bethesda support Twitter account has definitely made it seem like things aren't entirely under their control. PC #Fallout76 B.E.T.A. players: We are aware of an issue with the client and are investigating. Do not click any buttons on the client for the time being. — Bethesda Support (@BethesdaSupport) October 30, 2018 Do not click any buttons. There's a host of other replies assuring people that betas are meant to be broken and status updates about preloads not working. It's all mostly expected, except the button one was real weird. After perusing the Twitter accounts for a while and reaching out to people affected, it turned out that this wasn't a simple freezing glitch. If you don't follow Bethesda's advice whe

Ai Kakuma plays character that appears in game's TV anime source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-30/conception-plus-ps4-game-adds-anime-original-character-alfie/.138810

A new lottery campaign is kicking off during the "Cardcaptor Exhibition -The Enchanted Museum-" event and this one is beauty themed. Banpresto's Ichiban... source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2018-10-30/cardcaptor-sakura-lottery-offers-magical-cosmetics/.138793

On Friday, October 26, Red Dead Redemption II released and to commemorate the occasion, we live streamed the game's opening two hours . It turns out that wasn't enough for us because that game is real good. Like 10 out of 10 good . So we decided to keep on playing. In the first of likely many episodes, we decided to pick up where we left off on the stream and keep on playing the game. Watch the video above to see more of the game with Andrew Reiner, Matt Bertz, Elise Favis, and me, and keep an eye out for new episodes! source https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/10/30/the-red-dead-redemption-ii-chronicles-episode-1

Hiroshi Naka returns from game to join anime's cast source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-30/manaria-friends-anime-reveals-3-new-character-designs/.138834

Great Mazinger, Hitorijime My Hero, Space Warrior Baldios anime; High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in Another World, Versailles of the Dead, Zo Zo Zombie-kun manga ship source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-30/north-american-anime-manga-releases-october-28-november-3/.138839

It's Halloween in Japan, and this means lots of fun art and cool drawings from various artists, creators, games, and anime series. Below is a compilation... source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2018-10-30/happy-halloween-anime-style/.138833

S. Korean remake of anime film premiered on Netflix on October 19 source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-30/katsuya-terada-mamoru-oshii-worked-on-live-action-jin-roh-film-animated-segment/.138831

Landmark number reached for the indie-focused initiative

Horror adventure game is here in time for Halloween

The creature Godzilla is as dangerous and terrifying as they come. Still, he may have a soft side. In an adorable turn of events, the radioactive reptile... source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2018-10-30/ganbare-chibi-gojira-picture-book-gets-adorable-animated-video/.138568

Mone Kamishiraishi, Yōsuke Sugino, Ryūsei Yokohama star in March 2019 film source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-30/new-live-action-ldk-film-teaser-highlights-love-triangle/.138811

The entire Ikebukuro district in Tokyo became one of Japan's largest cosplay venues last weekend as everyone got into the Halloween spirit. Cosplayers... source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2018-10-30/zombies-monsters-magical-girls-take-over-ikebukuro-for-halloween-cosplay-festival-2018/.138832

2nd season premiered on October 8 source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-30/golden-kamuy-anime-casts-bin-shimada-as-narizo-arisaka/.138830

source http://www.crunchyroll.com/mr-tonegawa-middle-management-blues/episode-17-unofficial-announcement-777649

Captain Fuegoleon is swallowed up by spatial magic right in front of Asta and the others. Noelle realizes that the spellcaster must be nearby, since the spell pinpointed Fuegoleon. Asta finds the spellcaster, but something unbelievable happens next. source http://www.crunchyroll.com/black-clover-international-dubs/episode-25-adversity-777255

Captain Fuegoleon is swallowed up by spatial magic right in front of Asta and the others. Noelle realizes that the spellcaster must be nearby, since the spell pinpointed Fuegoleon. Asta finds the spellcaster, but something unbelievable happens next. source http://www.crunchyroll.com/black-clover-international-dubs/episode-25-adversity-777282

source http://www.crunchyroll.com/run-with-the-wind/episode-5-the-ones-not-chosen-777549

With Battlefield V being the first major game from DICE after last year's Star Wars: Battlefront II upended the table on multiplayer FPS microtransactions, the studio has been cautious with both how they approach and how they discuss the revenue model with Battlefield V. Today, DICE and EA explained how it will work , and seem to at least be trying to avoid the pay-to-win reputation that dogged Battlefront II. Battlefield V will have two currency options: Company coin and Battlefield currency. Company coin is earned in-game through daily missions, career rank progression, and live events. You use company coin to purchase new equipment, skins, and general gear, as well as new skill upgrades and cosmetics. The plainly named Battlefield currency, which is purchased with real money, can only be spent on cosmetics. To put it simply, everything can be bought using in-game money, but you can shortcut your way to cosmetics by spending real money. Moreover, Battlefield currency will not

Today, Major Nelson  announced via Twitter, that a bevy of new games are now available on Xbox One via the system’s backward compatibility. Fans of open-world action games or the Just Cause series will be happy to know that they can now play the game that started it all, on their Xbox One. And fans of the Castlevania series’ most recent venture into 3D will also be thrilled to know they can reprise their role as Gabriel Belmont with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD, and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 all making their debut on the backward compatible catalog. Earlier this month it was also announced  Crytek’s Crysis trilogy was available via backward compatibility. For those unversed in how backwards compatibility works, if you already owned the games digitally on Xbox 360 and are using the same profile, they are automatically added to your library. You can also pop in a Xbox 360 disc to download the games manually, or just buy new digi

Sony revealed in its financial results presentation for the second quarter of fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018) that it shipped 3.9... source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-30/playstation-4-console-sells-86.1-million-units-worldwide/.138829

source http://www.crunchyroll.com/conception/episode-4-secrets-in-the-early-afternoon-778073

This morning, Microsoft unveiled the newest additions to Games with Gold for Xbox One and Xbox 360. Available for free starting November 1, players with Xbox Live Gold will be able to download the critically-acclaimed WW1 shooter, Battlefield 1 for Xbox One, and also step back into the shoes of Altaïr, the assassin who started in all, with Assassin’s Creed for the Xbox 360 and Xbox One via backward compatibility. From November 16 to December 15, players will be able to Chase the Sun for free with Flippfly’s arcade-inspired Race the Sun on Xbox One. And from November 16 to 30, players will be able to venture into hell with Dante’s Inferno on Xbox 360 and on the Xbox One with backward compatibility. With Battlefield 1 still sitting pretty with a price tag of $39.99 and the other three games ranging from $9.99 to $19.99, the bundle is valued at over $84.96, and is only for a limited time, so if you’re not an Xbox Gold member but would like to own one of these games, now’s the time to

Blu-ray shipped on Tuesday source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-30/hitorijime-my-hero-anime-english-dub-trailer-streamed/.138827

This unusual anime stitches the flesh-melting fear of the undead to the saccharine sweetness of pop idols, but did this Frankenstein's monster turn out heavenly or horrific? Micchy and Steve offer their takes. source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2018-10-30/.138799

source http://www.crunchyroll.com/jingai-san-no-yome/episode-5-falling-day-by-day-777563

Anime premiered on Crunchyroll this month source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-30/sentai-filmworks-licenses-run-with-the-wind-anime/.138828

Nintendo revealed that its Nintendo Switch console has sold 22.86 million units worldwide as of September 30. The company has also sold 111.10 million... source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2018-10-30/nintendo-switch-console-sales-reach-21.74-million-units-worldwide/.138826

Undertale creator Toby Fox is teasing something new regarding Undertale, though whether it's a sequel or an update isn't quite clear. Whatever it is, however, it looks to be pretty major. The official Undertale Twitter account this morning posted several vague tweets, seemingly in in character, saying it wants "To show you something," and that it will make contact again in 24 hours. It also mentions that whatever it's going to reveal "is far from complete," however, and that it will take questions from the community and use the feedback to complete it. https://twitter.com/UnderTale/status/1057246827442003969 https://twitter.com/UnderTale/status/1057247614553473024 https://twitter.com/UnderTale/status/1057248304734658560 https://twitter.com/UnderTale/status/1057249015195144194 https://twitter.com/UnderTale/status/1057249773323988993 https://twitter.com/UnderTale/status/1057250519733952523 https://twitter.com/UnderTale/status/10572512

Episode about parasport goalball premieres in November source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-30/kochikame-anime-features-in-ani-x-para-program-episode-4/.138825

The highest ever pre-orders and day one sales on PlayStation Network

With Battlefield V being the first major game from DICE after last year's Star Wars: Battlefront II upended the table on multiplayer FPS microtransactions, the studio has been cautious with both how they approach and how they discuss the revenue model with Battlefield V. Today, DICE and EA explained how it will work , and seem to at least be trying to avoid the pay-to-win reputation that dogged Battlefront II. Battlefield V will have two currency options: Company coin and Battlefield currency. Company coin is earned in-game through daily missions, career rank progression, and live events. You use company coin to purchase new equipment, skins, and general gear, as well as new skill upgrades and cosmetics. The plainly named Battlefield currency, which is purchased with real money, can only be spent on cosmetics. To put it simply, everything can be bought using in-game money, but you can shortcut your way to cosmetics by spending real money. Moreover, Battlefield currency will not

Today, Major Nelson  announced via Twitter, that a bevy of new games are now available on Xbox One via the system’s backward compatibility. Fans of open-world action games or the Just Cause series will be happy to know that they can now play the game that started it all, on their Xbox One. And fans of the Castlevania series’ most recent venture into 3D will also be thrilled to know they can reprise their role as Gabriel Belmont with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD, and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 all making their debut on the backward compatible catalog. Earlier this month it was also announced  Crytek’s Crysis trilogy was available via backward compatibility. For those unversed in how backwards compatibility works, if you already owned the games digitally on Xbox 360 and are using the same profile, they are automatically added to your library. You can also pop in a Xbox 360 disc to download the games manually, or just buy new digi

This morning, Microsoft unveiled the newest additions to Games with Gold for Xbox One and Xbox 360. Available for free starting November 1, players with Xbox Live Gold will be able to download the critically-acclaimed WW1 shooter, Battlefield 1 for Xbox One, and also step back into the shoes of Altaïr, the assassin who started in all, with Assassin’s Creed for the Xbox 360 and Xbox One via backward compatibility. From November 16 to December 15, players will be able to Chase the Sun for free with Flippfly’s arcade-inspired Race the Sun on Xbox One. And from November 16 to 30, players will be able to venture into hell with Dante’s Inferno on Xbox 360 and on the Xbox One with backward compatibility. With Battlefield 1 still sitting pretty with a price tag of $39.99 and the other three games ranging from $9.99 to $19.99, the bundle is valued at over $84.96, and is only for a limited time, so if you’re not an Xbox Gold member but would like to own one of these games, now’s the time to

"It's always nice to see a genre title successfully diverge from the beaten path, and the series does some genuinely neat stuff this week." source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime/episode-5/.138814

source http://www.crunchyroll.com/tokyo-ghoul-re/episode-16-mementos-777853

"It's a lot of drama before we have the cast's characterization in place, making it difficult to assess the emotional payoff this week." source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tsurune/episode-2/.138779

Satoshi Mizukami’s epic, thoughtful, and heartfelt adventure is worth checking out for fans in search of something different. Nick Creamer has the details. source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/planet-with/episodes-1-12/.138801

Opens in Japan March 2, March 23, April 13, May 4 source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-30/4-film-king-of-prism-shiny-seven-stars-anime-trailer-reveals-more-dates/.138824

Kagura Rei and Tsuzuki Kei has a joint lesson with the members of Jupiter. source http://www.crunchyroll.com/the-idolmster-sidem-wakeatte-mini/episode-4-welcome-to-caf-parade-777871

Undertale creator Toby Fox is teasing something new regarding Undertale, though whether it's a sequel or an update isn't quite clear. Whatever it is, however, it looks to be pretty major. The official Undertale Twitter account this morning posted several vague tweets, seemingly in in character, saying it wants "To show you something," and that it will make contact again in 24 hours. It also mentions that whatever it's going to reveal "is far from complete," however, and that it will take questions from the community and use the feedback to complete it. https://twitter.com/UnderTale/status/1057246827442003969 https://twitter.com/UnderTale/status/1057247614553473024 https://twitter.com/UnderTale/status/1057248304734658560 https://twitter.com/UnderTale/status/1057249015195144194 https://twitter.com/UnderTale/status/1057249773323988993 https://twitter.com/UnderTale/status/1057250519733952523 https://twitter.com/UnderTale/status/10572512

HanaDan Next Season sells 9,019, followed by Ryohei Kimura, Banana Fish , 2018 Macross Delta concert, Kousuke Toriumi & Tomoaki Maeno source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-30/japan-animation-dvd-ranking-october-22-28/.138822

source http://www.crunchyroll.com/shonen-ashibe-go-go-goma-chan/episode-84-great-detective-yuma-777381

source http://www.crunchyroll.com/black-clover/episode-56-the-man-named-fanzell-continued-777429

2018 Macross Delta concert sells 16,974, followed by Love Live! Sunshine!! event, Maquia, Momoiro Clover Z source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-30/japan-animation-blu-ray-disc-ranking-october-22-28/.138821

Kouji Tsujitani passed away on October 17; new role marks Fujiwara's return to franchise source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-30/2nd-eureka-seven-hi-evolution-film-replaces-kouji-tsujitani-with-keiji-fujiwara-as-dewey-novak/.138819

Shankar confirmed work on unspecified "iconic" Japanese game series, before November 16 announcement source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-30/the-wrap-castlevania-adi-shankar-in-talks-for-the-legend-of-zelda-tv-show/.138816

Story set during Phoenix Wright's college years, Mia Fey's rookie years source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-30/ace-attorney-season-2-anime-gets-1-hour-prequel-special-in-january/.138815

Anime premiered on October 25 source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-30/han-gyaku-sei-million-arthur-anime-listed-with-23-episodes-plus-unaired-episode/.138818

New visual unveiled for 4 parts that will open "in succession" in theaters source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-30/4-film-king-of-prism-shiny-seven-stars-project-opens-on-march-2/.138812

Fallout 76 entered a limited beta earlier this week and Leo Vader and I put a few hours into the game and decided to get together to discuss what works about Fallout 76 at this early stage, and what could use some work. For more on Fallout 76, you can head here to read about Andrew Reiner's extended hands-on time with the game, and here to listen to us all chat about our beta experience in the latest episode of The Game Informer Show. You can also check out a brand new batch of screenshots for the game below, as well. Enjoy!   source https://www.gameinformer.com/the-fallout-boys/2018/10/29/what-works-and-what-doesnt-in-fallout-76

4-minute episodes from different staff focus on game's characters source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-29/compass-mobile-game-gets-series-of-anime-shorts-on-youtube/.138806

Lovecraftian horror is a particularly rich source of inspiration for the game industry, and Focus Home Interactive taps right into the mother lode. Its upcoming survival horror/adventure game Call of Cthulhu: The Official Game uses H.P. Lovecraft's original short story as the starting point for a creepy adventure, where nothing is as it seems – unless it is? Look, it's complicated.  Reiner is on the sticks, showing off some of the crime-scene investigations and conversations, while Lovecraft enthusiast Matt Miller asks questions and Leo and I look on in (Lovecraftian) horror.  Call of Cthulhu: The Official Video Game is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on October 30. source https://www.gameinformer.com/video-feature/new-gameplay-today/2018/10/29/new-gameplay-today-call-of-cthulhu-the-official-video

Japan loves KFC. From celebrity endorsements to wild promotional giveaways, the country's chicken lovers are always ready for new ways to support the fast-food... source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2018-10-29/kfc-japan-personifies-new-sandwich-as-fantasy-characters/.138795

"This episode takes the action out of the bookstore and sticks its titular protagonist in one of his most awkward scenarios yet." source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/skull-face-bookseller-honda-san/episode-4/.138761

Warner Bros. finalizes deal for film rights source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-29/hollywood-attack-on-titan-film-taps-it-director-andy-muschietti/.138805