ガンダム!

So it seems that a giant size Gundam has taken over Japan:




Check out these links for more photos and info!

Gundam 30th Anniversary Site
Green Tokyo

p.s. Does anyone know how to read Japanese?

later!
~annie

photos via AppuruPai

BOOK REDESIGNS THAT MAKE ME WANT TO BUY MORE BOOKS [part 2]

Video Game Classics Series



Technically these aren't book redesigns. However, these video game covers (re-concepted in a style evocative of Germano Facetti’s Penguin Classic’s) are so clever and expertly designed that I couldn't resist posting on them.

The images above were designed by Olly Moss and have been making the rounds for some time now- they even started an internet meme. Click on the covers above to see the set in better detail. You can also find four more cover redesigns here.

Best,
Chris

Rec 2- Looks Frightening And Sounds Beautiful

From time to time I find myself in the mood for a good Zombie flick. I don't know much about Rec 2 (or Rec 1 for that matter), but it looks pretty-much like a zombie flick to me. This one's on my radar!

Best,
Chris

Patrick Stewart Alphabet

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

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Chris

New Castlevania Trailer Has Giant Monsters, Werewolf Riding, Patrick Stewart

Seriously, it has Patrick Stewart. What more could you want? Oh yeah, Hideo Kojima (Metal Gear) is involved somehow too.

Best,
Chris

Friday Night Links!!!!

Once again, here are some links:

David Carradine's Death Not A Suicide, Kind Of Creepy

J.D. Salinger Still Alive, Suing Over "Catcher" Rip-Off

Duncan Jones Says Moon Is Our Real-Life Future


Best,
Chris

Stache Attack!

Finally! Different mustaches for Mario! Have fun with this kiddies!

Later,
~annie

Art by: mike stefanini

Bladerunner Concept Art

I don't have many favorite movies, but, of the few I consider my favorites, Ridley Scott's Bladerunner sits comfortably at the top.

Above is a small selection of concept art from the film. I believe these were created by the insanely talented "visual futurist" Syd Mead.

Best,
Chris

Trico / The Last Guardian

Oh, what a difference a year's worth of development makes! Textures & lighting, not to mention the architecture have all been vastly improved. We also, get our first peek at what appears to be some of the game's enemies.


This is the leaked year-old footage. Compare the Project Trico trailer with the footage above it- the devil is in the details.


I don't know much about this little gem yet (nobody does), but, the leaked footage above apparently comes from Team Ico's long awaited follow-up to Shadow of the Colossus... Looks like we're in for one hell of an adventure!

I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for an official trailer- hopefully dropping sometime later this week.


UPDATE
The official trailer hit E3 yesterday, along with the game's official title: The Last Guardian.

The director discusses creature design & gameplay- June 3

Best,
Chris

Perk Pioneers

I don't really know anything about these little guys; I stumbled across them over the weekend and I thought they were pretty well designed, interesting... Maybe a tad creepy too, but that's ok. Just thought I'd share.

Best,
Chris