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Author: Jared Cyhowski

[Former Staff] Jared is a recent graduate from Fitchburg State University where he studied communications, video production, and English. He enjoys playing video games, watching anime, writing, and of course pizza. His favorite games are Shadow of the Colossus and Final Fantasy IX, but he can’t possibly choose a favorite anime. Jared enjoys following the games industry and observing what will happen next, and he puts out an invitation for discussion on these topics. He loves a great story in these mediums and prefers a stronger narrative design over most features. Jared is personally responsible for creating and managing the Anime section of the website, and hopes to inspired and entertain with everything he writes.
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PAX East 2014: Cosplay and More From the Show Floor!

April 15, 2014April 19, 2014 Jared Cyhowski0

Couldn’t make it to PAX East 2014? Go there vicariously through us!

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News North America News Wii U

Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails Gets New Feb. Trailer

February 5, 2014February 5, 2014 Jared Cyhowski0

Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails gets a new trailer and will be released sometime in April exclusively for the Wii U eShop.

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Sword Art Online: EXTRA EDITION Overview

January 5, 2014January 6, 2014 Jared Cyhowski1

Sword Art Online: EXTRA EDITION is mostly a recap of the series, but it introduces a new adventure with your favorite characters.

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Anime Editorials FEATURED

EDITORIAL: On Akira and Its Existence in Japanese Cinema

November 18, 2013November 19, 2013 Jared Cyhowski1

Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira paints a truth that Japan has gone through periods of rebuilding.

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3DS FEATURED News North America News

Bravely Default Collector’s Edition, Release Date Confirmed for North America

November 13, 2013November 15, 2013 Jared Cyhowski16

Bravely Default release date confirmed for February in North America, collector’s edition to release same day.

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FEATURED Japan News Mobile News

(Japan) Granblue Fantasy Brings Together Top JRPG Talent

November 9, 2013November 10, 2013 Jared Cyhowski3

Cygames is working on Granblue Fantasy, a mobile JRPG featuring music by Nobuo Uematsu and character artwork by Hideo Minaba.

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Nintendo UK Presents a New Bravely Default Trailer

November 6, 2013November 7, 2013 Jared Cyhowski8

Bravely Default will launch in one month for Europe! Here’s a trailer to celebrate.

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Press Release: Nintendo to Launch New Wii U Bundle Nov. 1st

October 23, 2013October 24, 2013 Jared Cyhowski5

Will the new bundle offer good value?

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Anime Editorials FEATURED

First Impressions: Anime of the Fall 2013 Season

October 15, 2013October 16, 2013 Jared Cyhowski3

A look at some of the series from the fall 2013 anime season.

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Anime

Anime of the Past: Whisper of the Heart

July 31, 2013July 31, 2013 Jared Cyhowski4

This week’s Anime of the Past looks at Ghibli’s Whisper of the Heart.

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Sword Art Online
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Sword Art Online Premieres Tonight on Toonami

July 27, 2013July 28, 2013 Jared Cyhowski26

Sword Art Online joins the line-up. Will you check it out?

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Anime Vita

Crunchyroll Adds Seven More Summer Series

July 6, 2013July 6, 2013 Jared Cyhowski4

Crunchyroll will also be coming to the PlayStation Vita.

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Crunchyroll Expands Summer Simulcasts

July 4, 2013July 3, 2013 Jared Cyhowski0

Monogatari and il sole penetra le illusioni – Day Break Illusion are the newest titles added to Crunchyroll’s Summer line up.

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Pikmin 3 at E3 2013
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E3 2013: Photo Journal and Video Collection

June 21, 2013June 24, 2013 Jared Cyhowski1

Take a look at the videos and photos taken at E3 2013.

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FEATURED Interviews

Precursor Games Considers More Community Involvement

June 19, 2013June 24, 2013 Jared Cyhowski0

Precursor Games is considering more community involvement with future development of Shadow of the Eternals.

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A Discussion with Precursor Games

June 19, 2013June 24, 2013 Jared Cyhowski1

oprainfall sat down with Precursor Games at E3 2013 to discuss Shadow of the Eternals, including character choices, story, and more.

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E3 2013: The Witcher 3 Hands-Off Impressions

June 16, 2013July 13, 2013 Jared Cyhowski0

The Witcher 3 had a stand out demonstration at E3 2013.

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E3 2013: Hands-on Puppeteer

June 16, 2013July 13, 2013 Jared Cyhowski0

A hands on look at Puppeteer from E3 2013.

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E3 2013: Hands-on: Contrast and the PS4 Controller

June 16, 2013September 1, 2013 Jared Cyhowski0

At E3 2013 Jared went hands on with Contrast and the PlayStation 4 controller.

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E3 2013: Hands-on: Mickey Mouse Castle of Illusion

June 16, 2013July 13, 2013 Jared Cyhowski0

Jared goes hands on with Castle of Illusion at E3 2013.

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