If you are looking for a great new read, but don't know where to start, the Manga Taisho Aware shortlist has been announced. There are 14 nominations in total, meaning competition will be tight. But what sets this award apart from others is that the voting comes in from bookstore workers, the people who really know what is hot and selling. Manga Taisho has been awarded … [Read more...] about Nominees for Manga Taisho Award Announced
Archives for January 2015
Stop Your Facebook Friends From Spreading False News Stories
Please brace yourself, I have a few truths to reveal... and they may come as a surprise to many of you (if my Facebook news feed is to be believed). It doesn't matter how many times you share the post with all of your friends, Costco will not give you a free $500 gift card. Nobody has a stash of yet-to-be-released iPhone 8.5's that they are just dying to give away to 200 lucky … [Read more...] about Stop Your Facebook Friends From Spreading False News Stories
The Dream of Used eBooks is Over
The dream of an used e-Book site may be over. A Dutch Court of Appeals has ruled that Tom Kabinet must shut down within three days or pay a daily fine of €1,000. Tom Kabinet is a Netherlands based used e-Book website that was first established during the summer of 2014. Their launch immediately put them at odds with the Dutch Publishing Association. The publishers believe … [Read more...] about The Dream of Used eBooks is Over
Looking Forward to Microsoft’s Windows 10
Any of us who have been around in the tech industry for a year or twenty will remember that before Apple was what Apple has become, there was Microsoft... and they were the company you loved to hate (and hated to love). There was a time when we waited on the edges of our seats to see what was coming up in the next version of Microsoft's Windows operating system (and then we … [Read more...] about Looking Forward to Microsoft’s Windows 10
Sword Art Online: Lost Song PS3 Trailer Released
With the end of Sword Art Online's second season fans are eagerly awaiting the next, though it might be some time before the series returns. But for now fans can now enter the SAO universe with the upcoming game “Sword Art Online: Lost Song”. Announced at last year's Tokyo Game Show, the new game will be released in Japan on March 26th and will be available for the … [Read more...] about Sword Art Online: Lost Song PS3 Trailer Released
Attack on Titan Crosses Over into Maple Story
Have you ever wanted to join the Survey Corps and join the relentless battles against the titans? Now you can! Nexon's Maple Story, an online 2D side-scrolling MMORPG, and Hajime Isayama's Attack on Titan are now joining forces! Characters that are level 30 and higher will have access to a portal that will take them to the world of Attack on Titan where special coins will be … [Read more...] about Attack on Titan Crosses Over into Maple Story
James Patterson Gives away 1,000 Free Copies of Self-Destructing e-Book
James Patterson has a new book coming out soon, Private Vegas and 1,000 fans will be given a free code to download it for free in the next five days. The catch? Users have 24 hours to read the new title before it self-destructs, disappearing forever. The 1,000 free e-Book titles will be distributed through a new iPad app and has a 24 hour timer when you open it for the first … [Read more...] about James Patterson Gives away 1,000 Free Copies of Self-Destructing e-Book
Facebook to Add “Hoax” Button
With the steady stream of news coming across the internet, there is no shortage of opposing viewpoints, political leanings, and outright bias to the reporting. It can make uncovering the actual facts rather difficult, especially when coupled with the anonymity provided by so-called news sources. But even more alarming--though humorous, depending on who you ask--is the abundance … [Read more...] about Facebook to Add “Hoax” Button
Kuroko No Basuke 3DS Game and Spinoff Manga Announced
Kuroko no Basuke, everyone’s favourite anime about basketball, returned to screens earlier this January, and has brought with it more good tidings. Fans of the anime will be delighted to see their favourite basketballers on a 3DS screen, as Bandai Namco Games began streaming gameplay of their upcoming Kuroko no Basket: Ties of the Future. The second 3DS game released for … [Read more...] about Kuroko No Basuke 3DS Game and Spinoff Manga Announced
Barnes and Noble Retail Boss Leaves the Company
Barnes and Noble has been experiencing a dramatic executive shuffle in the last few years. Not only has the Nations largest bookseller replaced the CEO of the entire company, but the entire Nook division has seen every single key person leave. Today, B&N has announced that Mitchell Klipper, Chief Executive Officer of the Retail Group, will retire by May. The Company said … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Retail Boss Leaves the Company