It seems that with every passing day, touch screen technology is getting better and better. The response time is quicker, the models are more pleasing to the eyes, and the screens are larger. Cell phones, iPods, tablets, all are constantly upgrading to more advanced versions every few months, with consumers buying every new release. Nintendo hasn’t ignored this touch screen trend. The Nintendo DS has revolutionized gaming, no exception given to the Nintendo DSi. The spring, Nintendo will be releasing their newest DS handheld, a remake of the DSi, the Nintendo DSi XL. The XL’s greatest feature goes past it sleek design—the XL has four inch top and bottom screens, the bottom screen being more sensitive and touch precise than the previous models. The rumored price is well over two hundred dollars, quite a lot for just a handheld. What do you think? Perhaps this could be the perfect system to play the new Pokemon remakes on, or even the new Sonic Collection coming out in March. (more… )

Disney and Pixar have a great thing on their hands. They’ve been teaming together for 15 years or so on the Toy Story franchise, producing a movie about toys, then selling toys based on the movie. A self-fulfilling prophecy. There’s a Mr. Potato Head, a cowboy, a cowgirl, an intergalactic hero, slinky dog, piggy bank, dinosaur… and in this third movie, Toy Story 3, there’s an all-new group of toys to add to the mix! The film is set to hit theaters June 18th, and the actual toys will be in that same range. Check out the full list (more… )

As DC Comics brings it’s adventures to DVD via Warner Bros. and Warner Premiere, such as Justice League Crisis on Two Earths, the upcoming Marvel is trying to stake it’s own claim with direct-to-video animated films, such as the upcoming Planet Hulk. Betrayed by his fellow heroes (Iron Man, Dr. Strange, and Reed Richards) the Hulk is sent to a distant world where he will no longer be a threat. However he lands on planet Sakaar where he is forced to fight in gladiator-like battles. The people there believe the Hulk to be a savior who will stop the oppression of the Red King. But Hulk wants no part of their fights. Will he save their world…or destroy it? Taken directly from the comic-book storyline by Greg Pak and Carlo Pagulayan, the animated DVD hit shelves recently and is available everywhere. Check out the trailer (more… )

Daria, the bitter and sarcastic girl who starred in her own animated series, is making her debut on DVD this year, May 11th. The MTV cartoon was originally a spin off from the Beavis & Butt-Head series of the mid 90s. The 8-disc DVD package will contain all five seasons of the original series, with all 65 episodes of the original series, – even the 2 made-for-TV movies! (more… )

Cartoon Network and Warner Home Video are working together to bring us the 7th DVD of the Ben 10 series Ben 10: Alien Force. On June 29th, the pair will release a single disc with the first 5 episodes of the show’s third season, plus 2 bonus episodes. It’s hero time again for Ben as he saves the Earth from Vilgax’s powers and ultimately saves Vilgax from himself. This season, Ben, Gwen and Kevin go head-to-head with repo men, bounty hunters and a charming long, lost villain. Ben winds up lending a hand to a popcorn-munching alien and Julie (literally!). If Ben can keep the Omnitrix under control, he might stand a chance at saving Grandpa Max once and for all! Check out the box art for Ben 10: Alien Force volume 7 DVD (more… )

In just a few weeks, on March 2nd, Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are gearing up for the release of Aria The Origination on DVD. Whats more, customers who pre-order the DVD from RightStuf.com will receive an exclusive set of bookmarks featuring the undines (and undines-in-training — note: NOT “undies”!!) of the Aria Company, Himeya Company and Orange Planet. The DVD set contains the 13 episodes along with a DVD-only bonus episode that comprise the ARIA anime’s third and final television season. Check out a clip of the series in action (more… )

Since teasing the animated disc last year, DC Comics and Warner Premiere have been somewhat quiet about the upcoming Justice League Crisis on Two Earths. But as the February 23rd launch date approaches, the pair is turning on the hype machine and spreading the word on how awesome the film is. The original direct-to-video animated flick, based on the original Justice League: Worlds Collide / Fearful Symmetry, sees a heroic Lex Luthor from another dimension calling to our Justice League to defeat the villainous version from his world. This creates Superman versus UltraMan, Batman versus Owlman, and more. Check out some clips of the special in action (more… )

This weekend marked the premiere of Disney XD’s newest original series Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil. The flash-animated series, powered by Sandro Corsaro and voiced by Charlie Schlatter, and originally known as Kid Knievel, focuses on Clarence “Kick” Buttowski, a young boy who aspires to become the world’s greatest daredevil. The premiere this past Saturday scored well for the fourth Disney XD original series, the first of the bunch to be animated. Each show is actually two mini-shows, with quick, adventurous tales. Did you watch this weekend? If not, be sure to TOON in to Disney XD next Saturday. For now, check out the show’s intro theme song (more… )