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- First reviewDecember 3, 2011
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- First review commentMarch 9, 2012
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It was the tragedy that turned Ayesha Altugle's world upside-down — and now, it's the mystery that will change her life forever. When her younger sister disappeared several years ago, Ayesha came to believe she was gone for good. She forged a lonely new life for herself, making and selling medicine in a secluded workshop. Then, the very foundation of that life was shaken to the core — Nio is alive, and she's waiting for her sister to fulfill her promise. Now, Ayesha must abandon the world she knows and devote herself to a single purpose — finding the sister she didn't know she had.Immerse yourself in an all-new Atelier world, filled with new characters, secrets and alchemic powers, as you follow Ayesha on her quest for truth. Blending signature elements of battle, alchemy and role playing with powerful enhancements and an all-new Diary System, Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk ushers in the next exciting chapter of the Atelier saga. For the first time, you're tasked with keeping a log of Ayesha's activities in her diary. The more entries you complete, the more recipes, bonus stats and items you'll earn. An upgraded, turn-based battle system arms you with character-specific skills and the new ability to strike enemies from behind, but demands highly strategic character placement for success. In alchemy, you also have unprecedented power, with new skills for fine-tuning each item you use. Focus on the process, and you'll reap the rewards. The bonds of sisterhood will take you on an extraordinary journey — will you overcome the secrets that keep you apart?
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5
Story of alchemy
on January 31, 2014
Posted by: Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Apparently, this is the 14th installment in the Atelier series and I'm just now getting involved with it! I purchased Atelier Totori and Rorona as well, but I stopped a little into Totori because it's a direct sequel to Rorona. If I've got them, I want to make sure to play them in order!
Atelier Ayesha is about a young girl named Ayesha who is an apothecary. She lives in a workshop in the middle of nowhere making medicine which she sells to help people out. Her little sister, Nio, went missing two years ago and no one knows what happened to her. During a trip to the makeshift grave that was resurrected for her, an image of Nio appeared in front of her amidst a field of glowing flowers. After a short while of being unable to interact with her, the image dispersed into thin air. A mysterious man named Keith then appears to tell Ayesha that her sister isn't dead, but it's up to her to save her by using the powers of alchemy.
Any game that has a solid RPG feel to it along with an obvious Asian influence is bound to nab my attention at some point. After seeing these games and then finally playing them, I've fallen in love. By no means is this game difficult. I beat the last boss on the fly in the first attempt. No weapon forging or ultimate weapons like I've seen in some guides. The real thing that can cause you to fail is by not managing the time correctly. You have 3 years to complete the game, otherwise Nio is lost forever. This game has lots in favor for it such as:
Pros: Fun storyline. The game tries not to get too depressing over the fact that Nio might be dead or something else.
Enjoyable characters: There's not a single character that I disliked in the story. They've all got little quirks about them which can just make you laugh. Ayesha is incredibly naive which leads to her being teased a lot.
Good battle system. The combat is a very simple turn-based battle system. Your characters can boost or support each other in battle. Ayesha is the only one that can actually use items so it's up to her to keep the others alive should you get into a tight spot.
Replayable: Once you beat the game/3 years are up, then you have the option to start a new+ game which will carry over your money, weapons/armor, and also your synthesis spells. As the game has multiple different endings, this is a great feature!
Enjoyable characters: There's not a single character that I disliked in the story. They've all got little quirks about them which can just make you laugh. Ayesha is incredibly naive which leads to her being teased a lot.
Good battle system. The combat is a very simple turn-based battle system. Your characters can boost or support each other in battle. Ayesha is the only one that can actually use items so it's up to her to keep the others alive should you get into a tight spot.
Replayable: Once you beat the game/3 years are up, then you have the option to start a new+ game which will carry over your money, weapons/armor, and also your synthesis spells. As the game has multiple different endings, this is a great feature!
The only cons I could list would be that the graphics aren't the greatest, but I enjoyed them nonetheless. Also, the game can be almost too happy/cheesey. It's all in what you make out of it, but I'm glad that I bought it and I'll be playing it back through for every ending possible.
My Best Buy number: 905388050
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Clearing out monster-infested dungeons. Ridding the world of vicious, ferocious bosses. Uncovering long-lost, precious treasure. It's a dirty job, but someone's gotta do it. So roll up your sleeves and get ready for some hack and slash, beat 'em up, side-scrolling adventure. It's up to you to exterminate the beasts. Dragon's Crown takes you on hardcore, intense adventures full of action-packed gameplay and stunning high-definition graphics. Every detail is painstakingly hand-painted, from each individual scale on the dragon's hide to every tiny, waving blade of grass, to bring a lush, vibrant storybook to life. You'll love booting up this game again and again with the highly replayable design that gives you the ability to discover a new adventure in every playing session for hours of satisfying gameplay. So call up four of your buddies and log on for explosive cooperative battles as you take down bosses and defeat monsters together. Your adventure awaits.
Customer Rating
4
Old-fashioned fun
on January 22, 2014
Posted by: Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Dragon's Crown is definitely a throwback to the days of old in its gameplay and design. Like others have mentioned, this is a 2D side-scrolling adventure where you go through dungeons, kill everything, maybe protect a damsel or few in distress, loot everything, and then kill a boss! Definitely reminded me of Streets of Rage and Double Dragon from my childhood, but of course it's got a ton more to it than they did.
Being a fan of manga, I was introduced to Dragon's Crown after reading some doujinshi that fans had made around the series. The Sorceress and Amazon always garner a lot of attention because of their "assets". Gives me a backache especially when watching the Sorceress run. The Fighter class is an over-sized sword and board class and the Elf is your typical ranger. The Dwarf is a miniature Fighter that uses a 2H weapon instead. And the Wizard is just a male Sorcerer.
The game definitely has a ton of replayability as it has you running back into the previous dungeon for a quest after every step of the storyline. This can get a bit repetitive, so if you don't like "grinds", then I wouldn't be the first to recommend this one. The randomized loot can have you grinding for a long time before you get the piece with the right stats you want and of the S rank.
Sound rough? Not really. The game is actually really fun to play. Each dungeon shouldn't take more than 10-15 minutes. You also get to pick up other adventurer's bones and are able to resurrect them in the church to have them as party members. You can have up to a total of 4 party members - or friends - playing at once. You can even link up from a PS Vita if you want to play on the go. I've got a few coworkers who might start playing after I've told them my thoughts on the game.
It was a wonder that a game made by Atlus made its way into my store since we don't get near as many as the Nashville stores get. Hopefully this is a part of a change and that maybe we'll see more from Atlus and NIS in the future. Really don't want to go to Gamestop for them!
My Best Buy number: 905388050
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Nothing & Nowhere [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8367/8367812_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic alternative/gothic rock album
on January 22, 2014
Posted by: Dval
from Clarksville, TN
I think hell just froze over because I found this CD in one of our stores yesterday! Aside from a demo CD, this is the first actual album released by The Birthday Massacre who had been known as Imagica before this point. The song Happy Birthday was originally titled The Birthday Massacre...thanks Wiki!
Since I've been listening to their music for the past couple years, I already knew most of these songs, but there are a couple that are brand new to me like Under the Stars, Over, and Broken. They all still sound amazing, though. Their music carries a certain rock, pop, techno mix that I just really enjoy. I can't really pick a favorite song off of this album because they all sound so good, but To Die For is a song I can always listen to over and over.
My Best Buy number: 905388050
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Customer Rating
4
Live performance
on January 22, 2014
Posted by: Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Been getting into more of the "Gothic" music as of the past two years; branching off from the regular rock that I love. This is the first album from Nightwish that I've purchased, but I've been listening to them on Pandora for quite some time. They blend a heavy rock with a great classical performance to deliver some wonderful music.
This CD is a live performance...which I'm not too fond of. Being the only Nightwish CD in store, I picked it up without paying much attention. Despite that, it still sounds incredibly good. The overall tone of each song doesn't change very much and can really just blend together if you're not paying much attention. I know that Nightwish has gone through several female singers over the years, so I can't really compare it to others.
Overall, I'm still more of a fan of The Birthday Massacre and Within Temptation, but I'll definitely be picking up more from Nightwish in the future.
My Best Buy number: 905388050
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![Chaos;Head: The Complete Series [4 Discs] [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
This mind-bending release from the dark and thrilling anime series Chaos;Head includes all 12 episodes of the show, following the story of a nerdy, reclusive guy named Takumi, who thinks his embarrassing secrets are safe in the anonymity of the internet - until a mysterious encounter lands him as a murder suspect, and the excitement in his life goes from virtual to very real.
Customer Rating
3
Long-winded anime
on January 12, 2014
Posted by: Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Genre: Mystery, Action towards the end
Length: 12 episodes
Length: 12 episodes
"Takumi is an anime-obsessed recluse with a fetish for two-dimensional girls. His dirty little cyber secrets land him in real-life trouble after a chat room encounter with the mysterious General leads him to the scene of a gruesome murder. In the blink of an eye, Takumi goes from a caffeine-addicted gamer to a paranoid murder suspect caught up in something called the New Generation Madness. Between the police and a gang of girls with giant holographic swords, someone is watching his every move. As the world constructed around him begins to unravel, Takumi will discover that nothing---not even his own life---is what it appears to be. Welcome to Chaos;HE,Ad. Can you survive reality?"
I remember seeing this one on the new release pages over 2 years ago when it came out. Cute pink-haired girl with a big weapon on the cover will always nab my attention. Wanted to get it, but I never did. Well, it's 2014 and I had some Reward Zone certificates to spend, so I ordered this one. Luckily, this is still the limited edition packaging -- AKA, the double-wide boxset. Sadly, the insides for both the DVD and Blu-ray boxes are cracked. With only 2 discs in each case, they should have just had the spots on both sides instead of doing the swinging holder in the middle as I've had bad luck around those breaking in the past as well.
Alrighty! Chaos;Head: This series honestly had me stumped for the majority of its length. It's all about delusions and paranoia. It has a pretty good premise, but it really feels like you're watching something from the perspective of someone with ADD. And then the series starts to get waaaaay too technical with what's going on that it really takes the fun out of watching it. Every little thing has to be explained. Sadly, I ended up putting the last two episodes on a 1.5x speed to hurry through them. Where the majority of the series was off the walls, the ending was too normal and predictable.
While the story aspects of this series were nowhere near my favorite, the artwork, soundtrack, and dubbing were pretty good. The series had pretty good visuals as well as great CG effects. The opening and ending themes were decent as was the music throughout. And the dubbing for Takumi was incredibly well done. He even had the screaming down pat.
Overall, I couldn't recommend this series to many people. It can make for a decent watch, but I won't be revisiting it. Now I just need to start watching the new series that are streaming for the beginning of this season.
My Best Buy number: 905388050
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
4
Forced Hentai
on January 9, 2014
Posted by: Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Genre: Hentai, Bondage, Forced, Humiliation
Length: 70 minutes
Length: 70 minutes
"Enter a world where darkest desires and deepest hatreds are intertwined to create the most exquisite pleasure imaginable. KIREI: On a sleepy little island best friends Kirei and Rui are enjoying the sunshine, but their outrageous curves and scantily clad bodies have attracted the attention of a vicious gang of rapists. Now, captive to the gang's every lustful desire, the two friends are about to discover just how hot the tropics can be... SEEK I & II: S&M Queen Saki loves nothing better than breaking in innocent women for her bondage master's pleasure. Saki's latest target? A quiet and sexually inexperienced Marino Ohkura. Saki and her master will drag the unwilling Marino into the world of S&M through intensive training in obedience and erotic techniques. Meanwhile, Saki secretly pines for the exquisite torture she endured at her old master's hands. Will anyone ever be able to satisfy her as he did?"
Not much to say here. It's hentai. Absolutely not for children. I'm more a fan of the happier, vanilla-type stuff. If you're not a fan of forced content as well as bondage, you should stay away from this one. In the first one, both Rui and Kirei are way too over-proportioned. Their bust is wider than they are and their legs are ungodly long and skinny. Still, for being from 1995 originally, the animation is not bad at all. Not HD by any means, but ahead of others for the time. Don't expect a happy ending here.
The 2nd OVA is a bit darker. Forced enslavement, bondage, torture, and humiliation are all on display. The forced S&M kind of killed it for me, but I know plenty of people enjoy it #as fantasy only#. Little bit of a twist at the end of this one which I enjoyed.
Still have Passion to watch, and I'll end up ordering Lust at some point just to go through the entire series. Enjoy!
My Best Buy number: 905388050
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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4
A story of newly weds
on January 8, 2014
Posted by: Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Genre: Mature, Romance
Length: 110 minutes (4 episodes)
Length: 110 minutes (4 episodes)
"Makoto and Yura Onada are a newly married couple. They're happy and deeply in love. But there's just one problem: they're both inexperienced in the ways of intimacy. As a result, their expressions of love and passion tend to be a little awkward. Seeking advice from wherever they can get it (neighbors, relatives, co-workers, etc.), the couple begins to explore all the ins and outs of the married life."
I figured this was going to be your typical love story, but I failed to see that this series was originally licensed by Media Blasters. Step Up Love Story is a charming story of two recently married invidividuals who don't really know how to please each other. Makoto often times will get lost in his own little fantasy world, imagining all sorts of perverse scenarios. Yura is sweet, beautiful, and incredibly naive. After the first episode, this one begins to turn heavily erotic. It says for 16 and older, but it's just below that border of hentai/NC-17.
Originally licensed in 2002, Anime Works recovered this title a little over a year ago after Media Blasters license expired. However, it doesn't look like they retained the rights to the original English audio track. The ending credits give credit to English voice actors, but there is no English dub for this one. It's all Japanese with English subtitles. No problem here since I've never heard a good English dub of anything with sensual scenes.
Definitely not for the kiddies, but it was actually enjoyable. It's quite vivid in everything it shows except for groin shots. Wasn't quite expecting this coming in; however I've got no problem with it. It was a tad annoying swapping dics for a program a little under 2 hours long.
My Best Buy number: 905388050
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This exciting release from the fantastical adventure anime series Campione! includes all 13 episodes of the show, following the story of a 16 year old boy named Kusanagi Godo, who unwittingly finds himself appointed the slayer of Heretical Gods.
Customer Rating
4
Battle of the gods
on January 8, 2014
Posted by: Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Genre: Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Length: 13 episodes
Length: 13 episodes
"Some people suddenly find religion, but for 16 year old Kusanagi Godo, it's that REALLY old time religion that's found him! As the result of defeating the God of War in mortal combat, Godo's stuck with the unwanted position of Campione, or God Slayer, whose duty is to fight Herectical Gods whenever they try to muscle in on the local turf. Not only is this likely to make Godo roadkill on the Highway to Heaven, it's also a job that comes with a lot of other problems. Like how to deal with the fact that his "enhanced status" is attracting a bevy of overly-worshippy female followers. After all, they're just there to aid him in his demi-godly duties, right? So why is it that their leader, the demonically manipulative sword-mistress Erica Brandelli, seems to have such a devilish interest in encouraging some very unorthodox activities? Get ready for immortal affairs, heavenly harems and tons of dueling deities taking pious in the face as the ultimate smash, bash and thrash of the titans rocks both Heaven and Earth in CAMPIONE!"
Guy who controls the fate of the world? Of course! Bunch of girls that want his children? You betcha! Dense as can be main character when it comes to the ladies? Yup. Campione is a bit of your usual harem series with the twist on it being that the main character manages to steal the power of the gods. By destroying a God, one becomes a Campione, and Godo has just become one of only 7 in the world. Sadly, we don't get introduced to all of them, but it does give the series a bit of a plot point in case it wants to expand into a 2nd series. If you're one that nitpicks details and plot points, then this isn't the series for you. There's very little character development aside from Kusanagi Godo growing his godly powers and his harem of beauties.
For a mature rating, I expected this one to be a lot worse whether it was in blatant fanservice, blood, nudity, or language. Really, it's not that bad at all. The kissing scenes are incredibly sensual, though. Do a Youtube search for Campione kissing scenes and you'll see what I'm talking about.
Was definitely an enjoyable series with a lot of fighting and action. Has a decent plot around it as well. Starts off at a very crisp pace and ends in the same manner, but the door is left open for future development. Check it out.
My Best Buy number: 905388050
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This super sexy release from the fantasy adventure anime series High School DxD includes the entire series, following the story of a horny guy named Issei, who becomes entangled in a war for the future of human kind when he's recruited by a very scantily clad demon girl into a club full of big-boobed fantastical fighters known as the Occult Research Club.
Customer Rating
5
Hormonal highschool boy turned devil
on January 2, 2014
Posted by: Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Genre: Comedy, Ecchi, Drama, Action
Length: 12 episodes
Length: 12 episodes
Going to assume that the summary on the back ot the box is too risque for Best Buy, so just going to wing it!
What happens when you mix an overly hormonal highschool boy with devilish powers? He dreams of his own harem! At least that's what Issei is thinking. It's never a good thing when you get impaled by your first girlfriend on your very first date. Luckily for Issei, the hottest girl in school just happens to be a devil and wants him for herself. She brings him back to life in exchange for his servitude. The raging power he feels isn't just inside his pants, it's also an incredible power that can destroy the gods! That is if all the girls don't kill him first!
Now, Highschool DxD! It's definitely not a series for everyone. Tons of fanservice with not a lot of clothing and the English version is pretty vulgar, too. If you don't mind some naughty parts, you'll love it. Tons of comedy, some decent action, and a pretty decent plot to it as well. Issei isn't a total wimp like most male lead characters and neither are any of his companions. With all of the character classifications out there, it's hard to say that they're not generic but it didn't feel like a rehash of series that I had seen before.
This is just season 1 and we won't see season 2 in the states for a while. It's currently airing in Japan so don't expect it for at least a year or so.
I'm a huge fan of the music in this series as well. *Trip ~Innocent of D* and *StudyxStudy* are both really catchy and I've made them part of my music library!
My Best Buy number: 905388050
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This saucy release from the sexy anime series So, I Can't Play H? includes all 12 episodes of the show, following the story of a boy named Ryosuke, who foolishly makes a deal with a sexy goddess, who just happens to be a shinigami that sucks pleasure instead of life force.
Customer Rating
5
The power of the perv
on January 1, 2014
Posted by: Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Comedy
Length: 12 episodes
Length: 12 episodes
"The best things in life are dirty...And she just stole them from him!
Never make a deal with a wet goddess you've only just met. That's a lesson Ryosuke Kaga learns the hard way when he foolishly agrees to let Lisara Restole use some of his "essence" to stay in this world. Because despite her smoking hot appearance, Lisara's actually a Shinigami, a Goddess of Death. However, she doesn't steal years off his life like any decent Shinigami would do. Oh no, instead she sucks off his lecherous spirit, draining his ability to enjoy... well, the things that teenage boys normally spend most of their time thinking about! And now the poor degenerate's only hope of getting his licentiousness renewed is to join Lisara on her quest, since when she leaves our mortal plane he regains his normal immorality! But Shinigami can be really harsh mistresses and it's going to be anything but easy to go back to being sleazy in So I Can't Play H!"
Never make a deal with a wet goddess you've only just met. That's a lesson Ryosuke Kaga learns the hard way when he foolishly agrees to let Lisara Restole use some of his "essence" to stay in this world. Because despite her smoking hot appearance, Lisara's actually a Shinigami, a Goddess of Death. However, she doesn't steal years off his life like any decent Shinigami would do. Oh no, instead she sucks off his lecherous spirit, draining his ability to enjoy... well, the things that teenage boys normally spend most of their time thinking about! And now the poor degenerate's only hope of getting his licentiousness renewed is to join Lisara on her quest, since when she leaves our mortal plane he regains his normal immorality! But Shinigami can be really harsh mistresses and it's going to be anything but easy to go back to being sleazy in So I Can't Play H!"
Second time's a charm? BBY isn't liking my reviews lately. Having to save every one in case I have to repost ;_;
So I Can't Play H!...to an extent you can already tell what this series is about from the title and cover art. Hot chicks? Check! Lots of fanservice? Check!! A decent plot? ...CHECK!!! Surprisingly, this one breaks loose of the norm for most fanservice heavy anime and actually develops a semi-decent plot around it. The first few episodes take the time to build up Ryosuke and Lisara along with the side characters. However, after Ryosuke's secret power is discovered, the actual story kicks into gear. From that point on, the amount of lovely ladies baring it all takes a noticeable drop in frequency and instead we get plenty of action. There's even a bit of drama mixed in which is done quite well. I haven't gotten choked up by the death of a male character since Zero no Tsukaima!
Plot aside, this series definitely deserves the M rating. Nips and rears are present in every episode. One of those things where the ladies' clothing is tied into their energy levels. The more they get beat up or tired...the more disappears. The series is only recorded with Japanese audio, so if you don't like reading subtitles, then stay away. I had no problem with it as I started streaming the series nearly a year ago when it first came out. Don't stream this one...the amount of censoring is atrocious from the TV broadcasts. Not much to speak of with the extras. Promos, trailers, and textless theme songs.
I had stopped watching this series early this year, but I'm glad that I bought it and watched through it all. Once you get past the character and plot build-up, it gets very thrilling to watch. It's always "entertaining" if you like the ladies, but the story just makes it even better. Give it a shot...if you're of the appropriate age!
My Best Buy number: 905388050
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Dval's Review Comments
Eliminate your unwieldy collection of remotes and start using one device. A Geek Squad Agent will program your new learning remote control (such as a Logitech Harmony remote) for easy operation of your TV and home theater components. Perform commands like Watch a DVD or Listen to Music with the push of a single button.* This service takes about an hour to complete. After completing your order, you will receive a confirmation e-mail that contains a redemption code. You can then schedule your appointment by calling 1-800-GEEK SQUAD (1-800-433-5778) and following the prompts for Home Theater and Installation.** Please print your Geek Squad confirmation e-mail and be ready when the Agent arrives at your chosen location.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5its work for reciver by wifi bettween 2flooer
By saadcitystar
from nashville
its work for reciver by wifi bettween 2 flooer my reciver in 2 flooer and my tv is doween stires,so its work doween stirs in tv samsung by wifi
Dval
Clarksville, TN
Interpreting
March 9, 2012
I try not to be a grammar-junkie, but I think "saadcitystar" is trying to say that he/she's happy with their remote programming. It sounds like he/she purchased a Harmony remote with RF (radio frequency) instead of IR (infrared) that is capable of sending signals over about a 50' range and can even go through walls, cabinets, etc...
If purchasing a remote programming by itself, the service is $99.99, but if you're having other services done as well (audio setup, wall-mounting, calibration, or networking), the service actually drops down to $59.99.
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Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Throwback album
By Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Album came out back on Tuesday and it arrived on Wednesday. Love the quick shipping here.
Hide and Seek isn't quite the same as previous albums from The Birthday Massacre. Couple of the songs have a little bit darker feeling to them, but the overall sounds took me back to music from the 80's and early 90's. Really loving it.
Wouldn't really say that there's any songs that just jump out at you, but it actually works out good for this CD. Really enjoying every single song so I can just keep the entire thing going on repeat. Would be nice to have a killer hit like "Blue" or "Red Stars" thrown in, but the whole thing more than makes up for it.
There's also a Vinyl version available as well, but you'll have to order that through other means if you want it. Definitely recommend this one to any fans.
Dval
Clarksville, TN
Update
December 4, 2012
Have to update this as I've had this CD going for the past month in my car. Truely great CD. Very little pops out because all of the songs are so good. Should have given this one 5 stars.
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This haunting release from the psychological sci-fi anime series Elfen Lied includes all 13 episodes of the show, following the story of a telekinetic girl named Lucy, who breaks free from the torment and torture of a government research facility and is taken in by two kindly strangers - who have no idea that the sweet girl they've discovered harbors a split personality brought on by years of abuse, along with unfathomable powers toa ct on her rage.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Gore and horror at its best
By Dval
from Clarksville, TN
A deadly disease has somehow formed in the human genes resulting in humans with horns called diclonius (sp? Been a while since I saw it). In addition to the horns, these mutants also have supernatural powers in the form of invisible arms called vectors. What's to stop these mutants? Locking them up in a government test facility; testing, torturing, and mutilating them, right...?
Elfen Lied starts out with one of the diclonius, Lucy, escaping from her heavily fortified prison by slicing and dicing her way through waves of armed guards who are powerless against her vectors which can also deflect bullets (from a certain range#. A sniper's bullet to the head doesn't manage to kill her, but it is enough to create a 2nd personality in the form of Nyu who washes up on the nearest beach. There, she's discovered by Kohta and Yuka who had met Lucy many years before but are unaware of her identity.
The series then progresses through gallons of blood, truckloads of body parts, and the battle to stop the spread of the diclonius. Gore, horror, supernatural, and action are the main genre of this anime. You run into a bit of romance (Could refer to Lucy as a tsundere and Yuka is close enough to a yandere) with nothing really ever developing.
Not much in terms of extras besides a few trailers. However, I love the textless opening and closing themes. The opening, "Lilium" is one of my all time favorite songs with its haunting and beautiful melody. Greatly enjoy the closing theme "Be Your Girl" as well.
Despite only being 13 episodes, Elfen Lied has managed to be quite a controversial series. The amount of killing and nudity in the first episode rubbed some people the wrong way. This is one of my favorite series even if it was a bit gorier than I'm used to. Recommend it to anyone who wants a good horror anime.
Elfen Lied starts out with one of the diclonius, Lucy, escaping from her heavily fortified prison by slicing and dicing her way through waves of armed guards who are powerless against her vectors which can also deflect bullets (from a certain range#. A sniper's bullet to the head doesn't manage to kill her, but it is enough to create a 2nd personality in the form of Nyu who washes up on the nearest beach. There, she's discovered by Kohta and Yuka who had met Lucy many years before but are unaware of her identity.
The series then progresses through gallons of blood, truckloads of body parts, and the battle to stop the spread of the diclonius. Gore, horror, supernatural, and action are the main genre of this anime. You run into a bit of romance (Could refer to Lucy as a tsundere and Yuka is close enough to a yandere) with nothing really ever developing.
Not much in terms of extras besides a few trailers. However, I love the textless opening and closing themes. The opening, "Lilium" is one of my all time favorite songs with its haunting and beautiful melody. Greatly enjoy the closing theme "Be Your Girl" as well.
Despite only being 13 episodes, Elfen Lied has managed to be quite a controversial series. The amount of killing and nudity in the first episode rubbed some people the wrong way. This is one of my favorite series even if it was a bit gorier than I'm used to. Recommend it to anyone who wants a good horror anime.
Dval
Clarksville, TN
January 3, 2013
It is in English. Can choose from Japanese w/ English subtitles or English audio.
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This release from the chilling anime series Gunslinger Girl includes all 13 episodes of the show's first season, following the girls of the Social Welfare Agency, who appear from the outside to be orphaned schoolgirls, but are actually trained to be cold blooded killers. Extras with the release include voice director commentary, textless songs, and more.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Killer girls from...
By Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Genre: Action
"Officially, the social Welfare Agency is a government sponsored corporation that's in the business of saving lives. At least, that's the ruse. In reality, it's an agency on the fringe of technology. They give terminal patients another shot at life using cybernetic implants. This conditioning process then shapes the patient into an effiecient machine for handling all of the goverment's dirty work. They've been given a second change at life, but at what cost?"
Basic plot: Little girls that were about to die have been given a second shot at life, but in return they're basically assassins for the government. The first season here doesn't really do much more than give us a character intro for 6 different girls. The story takes place in Italy which is a huge change of pace for most anime. Plot only got an average score because of the lack of one thus far.
Cinematography: The graphics are very visually appealing. Seeing everything out in the Mediteranean is a good change from the streets of Japan. The character designs themselves aren't very well done, though. They're really kind of normal. However, there's a ton of detail put into the outfits, guns, and scenery. Found it kind of odd, but the Blu-ray version is definitely nice and crisp. No jagged edges around the faces like on DVD versions.
Acting: Loved the English voice-acting and didn't touch the original Japanese. Kind of want to just to hear they're versions of each girl.
Extras: Non-existent. Not a single trailer, commentary, or even a textless opening or ending. Bare bones.
As the first reviewer posted, the story is a little disturbing. If you can get around little girls being used as military dolls, then the action is quite nice and I really enjoyed it. Just not the best series out there. Should definitely pick it up if you like anime, though.
Dval
Clarksville, TN
Part 2
January 3, 2013
Completely forgot about the extras on disc 2. There are actually quite a few. The voice-actor commentaries about their own characters are really enjoyable. Would bump the Extras up to 4 stars, but it wouldn't change the overall rating.
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Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5meh...
By lobb152
I just didnt like this movie as much as the other two.
Dval
Clarksville, TN
February 13, 2013
Any particular reasons why? Story, cast, etc...?
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This mind-bending release from the psych-horror anime series Deadman Wonderland includes all 12 episodes of the show, following the story of a high school boy who is unjustly jailed for the murder of his class in a prison system that fits him with a collar constantly injecting him with poison. The poison can be neutralized if he can take regular doses of the antidote often enough, though these can only be obtained through prison work.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Supernatural prison
By Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Genre: Supernatural, Action, Drama
Length: 12 episodes + OVA
Length: 12 episodes + OVA
"Ganta is the only survivor after a mysterious man in red slaughters a classroom full of teenagers. He's framed for the carnage, sentenced to die, and locked away in the most twisted prison ever built: Deadman Wonderland. And then it gets worse.
At Deadman Wonderland, convicts are forced into brutal deathmatches for the amusement of the masses, the cheers of the crowd drowning out the screams of the dismembered. Even when Ganta befriends Shiro, an unusual female inmate, his dark fate crushes all hope – until he discovers the strange ability to wield his spilled blood as a weapon. Ganta learns his new skill might be related to the murderous man in red and uncovers disturbing secrets that could expose those who stole his freedom. He's determined to see justice served – but first he'll have to fight for his life in a prison that holds a million ways to die."
Deadman Wonderland is a decent series that gained attention in America after Cartoon Network aired it on the Toonami animation block when it was reincarnated back in 2012. I caught the first 2 episodes, but never got around to watching the rest. The series is filled to the brim with blood, gore, and action. The English dialogue is pretty racy as well. It does an excellent job with the shock factor. You just know someone is about to die, but it can be a little hard to predict how it's going to happen. Sadly, the series is quite rushed and a ton of knowledge is never made known. There also isn't really a true ending. Red Man remains a mystery, sort of. What relation does Shiro and Ganta have? Don't want to spoil any of the ending, but it pops up just as many questions and doesn't really answer anything. It leave tons of room for a 2nd season, but I haven't seen anything in the works, yet.
I enjoyed the series overall even with the rushed ending and lingering questions. My brother was also a fan and admitted that he was a little confused with the entire thing. This is a great value on a pretty good series. Pick it up!
Dval
Clarksville, TN
Reply
August 7, 2014
That's correct. First two black discs are the DVD version while the last 2 light blue discs contain the BD versions.
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Sony XBR-55X850B 4K Ultra HD TV: This TV ushers in the future of high-definition with 4K — 4x the resolution of Full HD. Catch every stunning detail of the big game, and enjoy your favorite movies and shows with outstanding clarity. Plus, take advantage of Smart TV features like Web browsing, streaming video and social network integration.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Good entry level 4K TV
By Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Bought this TV in late June after having originally gotten the 65W950B model instead. There are a few things that could be improved upon, but it's excellent for its price range. Here's the round up:
Pros:
Great picture quality. 4K resolution is truely amazing when you have 4K content playing on it.
4K Xreality Pro: Upscaling works out quite well. I only have basic cable set up and it honestly made the picture look like it was HD quality. Sure, it didn't look like 4K, but you can't expect to make a 480p image look close to 4K resolution.
TriLuminous display: This is the big point for me when picking the Sony over the Samsung models. Sony gives better colors than Samsung which tries to focus too much on aesthetics and brightness.
Smart features: Easy to use and navigate. Had it connected to the internet in under 5 minutes after setting up and was streaming 4K videos off of YouTube and Netflix.
Great picture quality. 4K resolution is truely amazing when you have 4K content playing on it.
4K Xreality Pro: Upscaling works out quite well. I only have basic cable set up and it honestly made the picture look like it was HD quality. Sure, it didn't look like 4K, but you can't expect to make a 480p image look close to 4K resolution.
TriLuminous display: This is the big point for me when picking the Sony over the Samsung models. Sony gives better colors than Samsung which tries to focus too much on aesthetics and brightness.
Smart features: Easy to use and navigate. Had it connected to the internet in under 5 minutes after setting up and was streaming 4K videos off of YouTube and Netflix.
Cons:
Audio: Sadly, this model doesn't feature any improved sound qualities. If you want better sound, then you need a separate sound system or you'll want to step up to the X900B series which starts off at 65".
Search feature: Using the search feature within the TV is a pain in the butt. Type something in and it's likely to pull up a few million hits off of YouTube rather than searching for what you wanted on the TV. Had to go to the very end of all the apps just to find the web browser option.
Audio: Sadly, this model doesn't feature any improved sound qualities. If you want better sound, then you need a separate sound system or you'll want to step up to the X900B series which starts off at 65".
Search feature: Using the search feature within the TV is a pain in the butt. Type something in and it's likely to pull up a few million hits off of YouTube rather than searching for what you wanted on the TV. Had to go to the very end of all the apps just to find the web browser option.
While I count audio as a con here, if you're spending this much on a TV, then you shouldn't be in a stretch just to add some form of external speakers. Decent soundbars run as cheap as about $200 while the better quality ones range from $350-$600. If you want some great audio, then you save $300 off of the Sony ST7 soundbar with the purchase of this TV. Usually $1300 for it as it's a premium soundbar option.
I really wanted the X950B model, but alas, $8k is a bit outside of the realm I want to spend on a TV. Aside from the lower quality audio and lower contrast range, this model is a great alternative for almost 1/4 of the cost. Definitely can't go wrong with it!
Dval
Clarksville, TN
August 7, 2014
In regards to the W950B, I have to place it as the best-looking non-UHD TV on the market (not counting the Samsung F8500 plasma). I prefer the picture quality, color, and contrast that it provided instead of the X850B series. The speakers are pretty good and the built-in subwoofer actually rumbles nicely, too. The sheer amount of calibration settings is insane compared to any other TV I've gone into as well. Aside from the 4K display capability, the W950B beats it out in pretty much every department in my opinion. In the end, I was looking for a 4K TV, and the 65W950B was a bit too large for my space, so that's why I settled on the X850B instead.
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Keep your air clean and healthy with this Therapure 90TP50RM01 mini air purifier that is designed for areas up to 5 sq. ft. Stainless-steel collection blades allow easy cleaning and ultraviolet light destroys airborne viruses.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Not what I was looking for, much better
By kakky
from Houston
Came in looking for a new portable radio. Salesman guided me to a blue-tooth speaker to connect to my phone instead. Can also use this with my MP3. Works much better than the radio would have and great sound. Helpful salesman did a bit of technology training to help me get it set up.
Dval
Clarksville, TN
Wrong item?
August 18, 2014
Hey there. I think you may have gotten the wrong item for your review. Sounds like you purchased a bluetooth speaker instead of an air purifier.
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This set serves up every episode of the anime series Coppelion.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Great anime!
By ACEACE
from CORONA
Picture and cgi excellent. Story excellent. But I gave it 3 stars because the sound is pcm only. That means stereo not 5.1 dolby digital much less DTS. Why they don't spend the money on the sound affect on Bluray is completely troubling.
Dval
Clarksville, TN
sound in anime
March 17, 2015
It'd be great to have more titles with full 5.1 or 7.1 dolby digital sound, but it's pretty rare outside of the big movies. Really long answer so I'll just paste the response from the animenewsnetwork for you.
Audio is important, and many fans are becoming more and more concerned with making sure that they're getting the best quality audio possible when they fork over the money for a shiny disc of their favorite show. But with so many different formats, which one is best? Which ones should you be asking for? Sometimes the difference is negligible or non-existant, other times it makes a huge difference.
Let's start with the easy one: why some shows have 5.1 mixes for the dub, but not for the original Japanese. I've answered previously on this column that most TV anime doesn't bother with anything more than a stereo (2.0) mix because the Japanese broadcast standard doesn't really support 5.1 audio, and given how big home theater systems aren't as common in Japan for a number of reasons, they generally don't bother remixing for 5.1 when it comes time to release the discs on home video. However, when making the dub, an American publisher might think 5.1 is worth the extra work. If they're already set up to do 5.1, the audio has to be remixed anyway, so it is an opportunity to have a nice added feature for dub fans.
5.1 mixes require special equipment, take a lot more time, and are harder to check for errors (and requires a lot more office space to do so), so it's often not practical to do 5.1 mixes for everything. They can also cost more money. The decision to make a 5.1 mix is made on a show-by-show basis, based on whether the Japanese is 5.1 (usually just movies and some high-end OAVs) and how much the show is predicted to sell.
As for what format in which they're stored on a disc, these days you generally see 4 different kinds of audio tracks:
• Linear PCM (Completely uncompressed, basically just a WAV file. Takes up a lot of space, especially in 5.1.)
• Dolby Digital (AC3) (Lower quality, like an MP3, but takes up a lot less space. Supported by DVD and Blu-ray.)
• Dolby TrueHD (Blu-ray only. The full quality of the WAV file, but compressed to a more manageable size. Still much bigger than AC3, however.)
• DTS Master Audio (Blu-ray only. For the end user, pretty much identical to Dolby TrueHD.)
• Linear PCM (Completely uncompressed, basically just a WAV file. Takes up a lot of space, especially in 5.1.)
• Dolby Digital (AC3) (Lower quality, like an MP3, but takes up a lot less space. Supported by DVD and Blu-ray.)
• Dolby TrueHD (Blu-ray only. The full quality of the WAV file, but compressed to a more manageable size. Still much bigger than AC3, however.)
• DTS Master Audio (Blu-ray only. For the end user, pretty much identical to Dolby TrueHD.)
When you make a DVD or Blu-ray, you are tasked with squeezing a lot of data onto a finite amount of space, so compression can be very important. Wasting too much bandwidth on audio means you might have to sacrifice video quality. The above compression formats are essential ways to get the most quality out of an audio track without having an unwieldy amount of data to contend with.
Audio quality obsessives swear that Dolby Digital AC3 audio has a lot of distortion and they can DEFINITELY tell a difference. I am skeptical. I've definitely heard bad AC3 encodes that definitely affected audio quality, particularly in very early DVDs, but there has never been a double-blind study that shows even audio experts can tell a difference at higher bitrates (and quite a few proving that nobody can tell at all). At any event, the presence of "lossless" audio (in either LPCM, DTS-MA or Dolby TrueHD) has become an important marketing bullet point for Blu-ray discs, so whether people can REALLY tell the difference or it's all a placebo effect, who am I to argue.
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Sony XBR-55X850B 4K Ultra HD TV: This TV ushers in the future of high-definition with 4K — 4x the resolution of Full HD. Catch every stunning detail of the big game, and enjoy your favorite movies and shows with outstanding clarity. Plus, take advantage of Smart TV features like Web browsing, streaming video and social network integration.
Transmitter
I wanted to know if i still need to hook up a 3d transmitter to the tv to get glasses to work with the 3d view? The transmitter that came with the glasses does not have the rite connection to hook up to the back of this tv. this is what the transmitter looks like http://images.highspeedbackbone.net/SKUimages/gallery/large/S190-0101-call04-mm.jpg
That's odd. I didn't get any piece like that in mine and never saw one like it when opening displays in the store either. However, you won't need that to enjoy 3D viewing. You can choose to do the 2D-3D conversion on the television or just make sure you have a 3D Blu-ray player (or PS3/PS4) and 3D content. WIth the TVs being Passive 3D instead of Active, there's no need to sync them with the TVs anymore either.
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Sony XBR-55X850B 4K Ultra HD TV: This TV ushers in the future of high-definition with 4K — 4x the resolution of Full HD. Catch every stunning detail of the big game, and enjoy your favorite movies and shows with outstanding clarity. Plus, take advantage of Smart TV features like Web browsing, streaming video and social network integration.
Are the television remotes compatible with my time warner cable box (Cisco 8742 HDC)?
The TV remotes will not be compatible with your cable box as they're not designed to be universal remotes. However, your Time Warner remote should be able to program to the Sony TV.
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