Category: Merchandise

The OneUps: Intergalactic Redux

from OneUp Studios:

The new album from The OneUps — straight from outer space and into your CD player (or digital player if you prefer). You can purchase the CD from our Web site** or buy it either digital-only or digital AND CD from Bandcamp!

I recommend Bandcamp. You’ll be able to:
– Buy the physical copy of the CD
– Get an immediate digital download in whatever format you wish (MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, etc.)
– Pay a minimum of $5.94 (for digital only)
– Get to hear the whole album for free before you buy to make sure you’re making a smart purchase.

It’s the future. And this album is the future. Check out the amazing new sound from The OneUps. Classics like “Contra”, “Super Metroid”, “The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past” and more — in ways you’ve never heard them before.

But don’t take our word for it:

“It’s solid. It hits you like a truck. A funk truck.” ~ Patrick Gann, OriginalSoundVersion.com

“I love the music that this outfit puts together and, having listened to this album a few times this evening, think it’s some of their best work.” ~ Conrad Zimmerman, Destructoid.com

“…if you’re looking for an interesting take on video game music that doesn’t fall into the same pitfalls that much of it does, The OneUps are a truly unique band deserving of your attention.” ~ Eric Stuckart, PrimaryIgnition.com

For those of you who want digital but don’t want to use Bandcamp:
iTunes
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TheOneUps.com

Bad Dudes vs. OCReMix — Heroes vs. Villains
Heroes vs. Villains is a free album from both the Bad Dudes and OverClocked ReMix, bringing opposing hero and villain themes together as remixed by “opposing” Bad Dude and OverClocked ReMix artists. The OCR peeps took on the hero themes, and the Bad Dudes, appropriately, handled all the villains. This album marks the first official collaboration between these two factions in the video game remixing world, and the end result can only be called incredible. To think, one project that includes top-notch arrangements from classics such as The Legend of Zelda, The Secret of Monkey Island, Super Metroid, Mega Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, God of War, and more. You can download the entire album as a torrent, complete with both MP3 and FLAC versions of each track, or grab each of the 20 tracks individually.

New The OneUps Shirts
New shirts! We have a new “legendary” shirt for boys and for girls, and also a new shirt with our logo “icon” (designed by Mykola Dosenko) — the logo shirt GLOWS IN THE DARK! We hope you’ll check ’em out and snag you one. Show your love for the band. Visit the store and pick OneUp.

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Nintendo Celebrates “ValenSlime Day” with Launch of “Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation”

from Nintendo of Canada:

Starting today, video game fans in North America can embark on a classic hand-held adventure that has been unavailable outside of Japan for more than 15 years. The Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation game makes its North American debut for the Nintendo DS family of systems, combining classic role-playing thrills with fresh character options, unique challenges and play-it-anywhere convenience. With a robust class system and the ability to enlist monsters to help players on their quests, this memorable entry in the popular Dragon Quest series will enthrall experienced players and newcomers alike.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation invites players to explore multiple worlds and take a stand against the villainous Murdaw, who spreads terror and unrest throughout a strange alternate universe. Joined by a traveling martial artist and a mysterious girl, the game’s hero must face down an imaginative cast of enemy monsters — including the iconic Slime. In this new edition of the game for Nintendo DS systems, players can even have monsters join their traveling party to lend a hand in battles. Other special features include enhanced graphics and new touch-screen mini-games.

“With Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation, players not only get to discover a classic game that’s been unavailable outside Japan since 1995, but they’re also getting some fresh twists and surprises,” said Ron Bertram, Nintendo of Canada’s vice-president and general manager. “The ability to switch between character classes and recruit enemies into the player’s party adds a new level of fun to the classic Dragon Quest game play.”

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation offers players more than 15 character classes, such as Priest, Warrior, Merchant and Thief. Throughout the adventure, these classes will become more powerful and grant the player new abilities that can be deployed as the game progresses.

For more information about Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation, visit dragonquest6.nintendo.com.

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Roger Corman’s Sci-Fi Classics: Triple Feature

from Shout! Factory:

Roger Corman’s Sci-Fi Classics: Attack of the Crab Monsters, Not of This Earth (1957) and War of the Satellites
Triple-Feature Collector’s Edition 2-DVD Set
Three Films Directed and Produced by Legendary Roger Corman
Featuring All New Film Transfers from the Negatives and Widescreen Presentation of Attack of the Crab Monsters and Not of This Earth

In Attack of the Crab Monsters, a group of scientists become marooned on an island while investigating the disappearance of researchers who were looking into atomic activity in the Pacific. They quickly fall prey to giant, mutant crustaceans that have the ability to absorb the minds of their prey. Starring Russell Johnson (Gilligan’s Island), Richard Garland and Mel Welles (Little Shop of Horrors). Attack of the Crab Monsters is a Roger Corman Production. Produced and directed by Roger Corman; screenplay by Charles B. Griffith. (Allied Artists Picture)

An alien (Birch) comes to Earth, masquerading as a human, to scout our planet for a new blood source in Not of This Earth (1957). He needs the blood of humans to take back to his planet of Davana for his dying race. Starring Paul Birch, Beverly Garland (It Conquered the World), Morgan Jones (McMillan & Wife) and Jonathan Haze (Little Shop of Horrors). Not of This Earth (1957) is a Roger Corman Production. Produced and directed by Roger Corman; screenplay by Charles B. Griffith. (Allied Artists Picture)

In War of the Satellites, an “unknown force” declares war against planet Earth when the United Nations disobeys warnings to cease and desist in its attempts at assembling the first satellite in the atmosphere. Starring Dick Miller (Bucket of Blood), Richard Devon (Blood of Dracula), Susan Cabot (The Wasp Woman) and a cameo by Roger Corman. War of the Satellites is a Roger Corman Production. Produced and directed by Roger Corman; screenplay by Lawrence Louis Goldman; co-producers, Jack Rabin and Irving Block. (Allied Artists Release)

Attack of the Crab Monsters: 1957 / Black & White / 62 minutes / Widescreen
Not of This Earth: 1957 / 67 minutes / Widescreen
War of the Satellites: 1958 / 65 minutes / Full Frame

Roger Corman’s Sci-Fi Classics Special Features:
• A Salute to Roger Corman — featuring new interviews with Roger Corman, Peter Fonda, Peter Bogdanovich, Joe Dante and many more.
• Audio Commentaries on Attack of the Crab Monsters and Not of This Earth (1957) with Tom Weaver, John Brunas and Mike Brunas, authors of Universal Horrors.
• The Roger Corman Trailer Collection features over 25 trailers produced and directed by Roger Corman.
• All-new interview with Roger Corman looking back at all three films.

Order now at Amazon.com:
Roger Corman’s Sci-Fi Classics (Canada)
Roger Corman’s Sci-Fi Classics (US)

Let MIMOBOT be your Valentine! Plus WIN Wish Come True BLOTz and more!

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Dark Skies: The Declassified Complete Series

from Shout! Factory:

An idealistic Congressional aide discovers evidence of aliens living among us. When he stumbles into the government’s longtime cover-up, his life changes forever. In the landmark television series Dark Skies, freedom fighter John Loengard declares that “history as we know it is a lie,” and sets out to find the truth before it’s too late. He and girlfriend Kim Sayers embark on a cross-country crusade, attempting to derail plans by the sinister alien “Hive.” Majestic-12, a covert government agency assigned to secretly fight the aliens, monitors Loengard; and Capt. Frank Bach is ready to silence him — or quietly aid his quest. Call it alternative history or call it the unthinkable truth. Either way, call it… Dark Skies.

Created by Bryce Zabel and Brent V. Friedman, Dark Skies, a brilliantly intense sci-fi drama, explored the thrilling intersection of history and mystery, politics and paranoia. Starring Eric Close (Without a Trace), Megan Ward (General Hospital, Boomtown) and the late J.T. Walsh (The Negotiator, Pleasantville), the series, set in the turbulent 1960s, won devoted fans throughout its 1996-97 run on NBC. Besides its fresh focus on the debate over UFOs, the show also incorporated historic figures’ participation into its plots: Bobby Kennedy, Jack Ruby, Timothy Leary, J. Edgar Hoover and other famous names helped to advance the story.

Fifteen years after Dark Skies first aired on network television, the entire series [was finally unleashed for the first time on DVD when Shout! Factory debuted] the Dark Skies: The Declassified Complete Series DVD box set on January 18, 2011, marking the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy’s inauguration. Newly remastered, this collectible 6-DVD box set includes all 19 episodes, an international TV pilot, a special commemorative booklet featuring a behind-the-scenes essay by Zabel, and extensive bonus content. The show’s creators Bryce Zabel and Brent V. Friedman, along with stars Eric Close and Megan Ward, discuss the series and their roles in an intimate look back Signal to Noise: Uncovering Dark Skies. Dark Skies: The Declassified Complete Series is a must-have for fans of science fiction, mystery and intrigues. This collectible DVD box set is priced to own at $44.99 SRP.

With fast-paced writing and innovative twists, Dark Skies offered alternative answers for that mysterious crash in Roswell, New Mexico, and the secrets surrounding JFK’s death in Dallas: was the president killed because he planned to tell the country the truth about UFOs? The period drama chronicled America’s path, in official Washington as well as small-town Main Street, from the roar of Cape Canaveral’s space-race excitement, through the haze of Viet Nam and the groovy “summer of love.” Everywhere, Hive aliens lurked, ready to “implant” ordinary citizens — including Kim, and John Loengard’s own brother — while moving toward the goal of world domination and “singularity.”

Dark Skies won an Emmy for its edgy opening sequence, and received four Emmy nominations during its run. The show’s richly detailed look, often embellished with real news footage, featured iconic, accurate touches of the times: chrome-grilled cars, TV dinners, and pastel telephones. Musically, Dark Skies offered an eclectic soundtrack of the 1960s, whether folk, rock, or in between. Recognizable names from real life enhanced the show’s premise: Howard Hughes’ famous fear of germs leads the reclusive billionaire to join John and Kim in their search for a Hive tunnel; Attorney General Bobby Kennedy orders a meeting with the pair on a country road; and music artist Jim Morrison has relevant, if volatile, information. Other familiar names cropping up in Dark Skies include Marilyn Monroe, Ronald Reagan, Hubert Humphrey, Colin Powell, Gerald Ford, Norman Schwarzkopf, Carl Sagan, Dan Rather, the Beatles and columnist Dorothy Kilgallen — all realistically portrayed in dramatic reminders of a different era.

For sci-fi enthusiasts and imaginative observers of history, Dark Skies: The Complete Series is a gem of a time capsule, revisiting a familiar period in history with new angles on what we know — or think we know.

Dark Skies: The Declassified Complete Series DVD Bonus Features:
• International pilot
• Cast & creator commentaries
• Signal to Noise: Uncovering Dark Skies — A 3-part intimate look back with creators Bryce Zabel & Brent V. Friedman and stars Eric Close & Megan Ward
• Network promos
• The Dark Skies Glossary
• Original sales presentation
• EPK
• Never-before-seen Season Two proposal
• …And more!

Order now at Amazon.com:
Dark Skies: The Declassified Complete Series (Canada)
Dark Skies: The Declassified Complete Series (US)

VIZ Pictures & NEW PEOPLE Rebrand and Launch New Corporate Divisions

from NEW PEOPLE:

VIZ Pictures, Inc., the film distributor and producer behind the Japanese pop culture venue in San Francisco known as NEW PEOPLE, has announced that it will now operate as a newly established company, NEW PEOPLE, Inc., to re-brand and create synergy between all corporate divisions. The company’s film distribution and licensing division will now operate as NEW PEOPLE Entertainment.

NEW PEOPLE Entertainment is complemented by the launch of another dedicated film and event production division — NEW PEOPLE Productions — that will organize and manage the annual J-Pop Summit Festival as well as future film premieres, live events, and the development of original programming. The J-Pop Summit Festival takes place in San Francisco every summer and has become one of the largest events in the U.S. devoted to Japanese pop culture, film, fashion, food, art, and music. The 2010 festival attracted over 40,000 people. The 2011 J-Pop Summit Festival is currently being planned for August. More information on NEW PEOPLE Entertainment is available at: NewPeopleEnt.com.

“The re-branding and launch of these new divisions within the NEW PEOPLE organization will allow us to better execute our core mission to bring Japanese and Asian pop culture in a variety of forms to U.S. audiences,” says Seiji Horibuchi, President and CEO of NEW PEOPLE Inc., and the founder of the NEW PEOPLE venue. “We’ve also expanded our corporate operations to include a recently opened office in Tokyo that will act as a channel to help facilitate future creative endeavors and partnerships with Japanese-based artists and film and media companies, as well as work to bring select U.S. brands to Japan.”

Horibuchi has spent his career working to popularize Japanese pop culture throughout North America. He founded VIZ Media in the 80s to distribute anime and manga comics for English audiences, and the company has become one of the largest and most successful publishers of Japanese entertainment media based in the U.S. In 2005, he founded VIZ Pictures, Inc., a company dedicated to bringing Japanese live-action films to the American audience. In 2009, he founded NEW PEOPLE as a first-of-its-kind destination devoted to film, fashion, art and unique retail brands and a company to foster creative collaboration among artists, filmmakers, fashion labels, and retail brands influenced by Japanese popular culture.

J!NX: Design a “World of Warcraft” T-Shirt and WIN LOOTZ

from J!NX:

World of Warcraft Design Arcade Challenge!
Attention Denizens of Azeroth! Have an amazing idea for a WoW-themed t-shirt? Well, now is your chance to share it with the rest of the world. We’re running a special Design Arcade challenge specifically for World of Warcraft. Not only could your idea be printed on a J!NX T-shirt, but you could also win a boatload of lootz, as well. Check out all the details here and start designing!

New Design Arcade Winner: Cowabunga T-Shirt
Ever wonder what would happen if the effects of the Ooze on the Ninja Turtles was only temporary? One day, their sweet ninja skillz would be gone, leaving only some poor, blindfolded tortoises. A sad day indeed, and one we hope never comes to pass. Minion Ike Motta has forseen this harsh turn of events, and immortalized it in ink and cotton for our Design Arcade challenge, lest we lose sight of what is really important: pizza and parties, dude.

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
It’s February, which means that the air is full of perfumes and love potions, and even the most hard-hearted geeks perk up when they see the ubiquitous heart-shaped-box of candies. If you’re having trouble deciding what token of adoration to present your sweetie this year, then not to worry. The J!NX Crew has compiled a gift guide to point you in the right direction. Check out the guide here, but make sure the Missus (or Mister) isn’t looking!

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Spike, Check, Dunk and Dodge in “Mario Sports Mix” for Wii

from Nintendo of Canada:

With Mario and his Mushroom Kingdom pals on your side, why take up just one sport when you can play four? Launching today exclusively for the Wii system, the Mario Sports Mix game invites players to enjoy the outrageous, fast-paced fun of four different sports — volleyball, basketball, hockey and dodgeball — each packed with imaginative twists and challenges. All four sports are available on a single game disc at a suggested retail price of $49.95, offering inclusive, irresistible game play at an unbeatable value. Best of all, players can share the spotlight with Mario and his friends by playing each sport as their own customized Mii characters.

Mario Sports Mix enhances the basic elements of all four included sports with a flurry of eye-catching power-ups, obstacles and unexpected twists. Players might fling banana peels and green shells to thwart an opponent, or an entire court might move from side to side under players’ feet. Each character also has a powerful special move, such as Mario’s ability to swirl in the air and dunk a basketball from anywhere on the court. Throughout the game, players can also boost their scores by collecting coins to earn bonuses. Whichever sport they choose, newcomers and experienced players alike can count on a memorable mix of athletics and imagination.

“With Mario Sports Mix, players get four full sports games packed onto one disc, which is a great value,” said Ron Bertram, Nintendo of Canada’s vice-president and general manager. “In addition, the ability to jump into games as your own Mii character and play with Mario and other Mushroom Kingdom characters makes Mario Sports Mix a unique sports experience that can’t be found anywhere else.”

Mario Sports Mix offers multiplayer options that allow friends and family to hit the court together. Up to four players can play together in the same room using additional Wii Remote controllers (sold separately). Up to four players with broadband Internet access can also connect online via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and play cooperatively or competitively in two-on-two or three-on-three matches.

To help commemorate the game’s launch, Mario himself will conduct a press conference on February 7 to answer some of the most pressing questions of his illustrious career in sports. The conference will begin at 5 p.m. Pacific time and can be viewed by fans and media alike via the Web at mariosportsmix.com.

Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit wii.com.

For more information about Mario Sports Mix, visit mariosportsmix.com.

J!NX: Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

from J!NX:

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Ah, love is the air. Or is that the smell of conquest? Perhaps the smell of overripe defeat in the final levels of a game that you just can’t pass. Maybe I’m projecting a bit as I write this. Regardless (or irregardless, if you prefer), we’ve put together a little how-to so you don’t end up picking the wrong gift for that special someone. Plus, you can save an easy 10 bucks when you spend $40 or more and use code: 9x-7i>3(3x-7u) during checkout. You should maybe cut & paste that little gem instead of trying to type it in. Plus, solve for “i” to decode the secret message.

$10 off your order of $40 or more
Use Promotion Code: 9x-7i>3(3x-7u)
This offer expires Monday, February 14, 2011 at 11:59PM PST, so don’t wait!
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Things from Another World: Get More of What You Love in February

from Things from Another World:

At TFAW, we love our customers! We want you to get more of what you love this February, so we’re doubling our usual in-stock discount to 20% and offering new February pre-orders at 30% off.

There’s a lot of talk right now about where to order comics online. If you have friends looking for a new online comic shop, make sure to tell them about our sale, so they can take advantage of these great prices too!

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Yeah, we thought that would grab your attention. We’ve already been getting a lot of love from customers about our Get More of What You Love Sale, so we thought we’d reward one customer for his or her efforts. Tweet about what you’ve got (or plan on getting) from our sale and you’ll be entered into our Twitter contest which runs until 2/4/11!

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ThinkGeek Less Than Threes You

from ThinkGeek:

You know what’s better than love?

Geek love! After all, between the two of you, your genetic material has the potential of creating the first in a line of intellectually superior benign overlords to guide humanity to a brighter tomorrow. Or a hostess at Fuddruckers. But for now, Valentine’s Day! With gifts like ours, it’s almost certain you’ll get to make loud and unnecessary appeals to a deity later.

Single? Make the most of it by anonymously mailing a box of plush STD microbes to your ex and then soaking in an invigorating Shower Shock bubble bath while drinking orange juice out of the carton. Because you can.

Perfect gifts for your plumber-hero or self-rescuing princess
Show you care with any number of geeky Valentine’s Day gifts. For the 8-bit retro geek, how about a matched pair of t-shirts that light up with hearts when you’re close? For the princess geek, a lovely bouquet of non-wilting 8-bit flowers or some love potion. For the biology geek, you can’t go wrong with an anatomically correct beating heart plush. Hungry geeks will love the giant heart gummy candy and cold geeks will appreciate a heart-shaped hand warmer. Just got dumped? Send your ex a box of plush STDs.

Take $10 Off — Geekery is the soul of wit…
Roses are #FF0000, violets are #0000FF, all my base are belong to you. Will you be my Player 2? Save me from this dating zoo? Allow me to paddle your canoe (down the river of life)? You still have time to perfect your greeting card text. For now, use code PLAYER2 for $10 off $40+ orders good through 11:59pm ET 2/4/2011.

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