It’s been almost a full year since we’ve seen a preview, but now we’re getting psyched up to watch the whole thing! Halo Legends is now on Blu-ray and DVD this week, ready to bring home and watch on repeat. The film is an unprecedented gathering of the finest talent in Japanese animation that have drawn together to explore the mystery and action of the Halo universe. Eight episodes and a stunning range of visual styles shed new light and epic perspective on Halo lore, developed by 5 different studios: Bones, Casio Entertainment, Production I.G, Studio4 C, and Toei Animation, financed by 343 Creative, and distributed by Warner Bros. Shinji Aramaki, creator and director of Appleseed and Appleseed Ex Machina, serves as the project’s creative director. (more… )

Just when you thought LEGO was all out of ideas to merge with the Star Wars universe, they throw you a curve ball! er… laser blast! LucasArts has now announced that the LEGO Star Wars franchise is teaming up with Cartoon Network’s hit animated series, The Clone Wars, for the third installment of the video game series. LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars, will be a new title based on the CG animated series, developed by Traveller’s Tales. The game will include all characters from both seasons of the show, as well as additional fan-favorites from the movies. Traveller’s Tales also mentioned a new battle mode and a level editor which allows players to create bases and battlefields. Look for the game to hit stores this fall, and available on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, Wii, and PSP. (more… )

It’s been 16 years in the making, but the long awaited sequel is finally coming to our favorite home video game system; Sonic the Hedgehog 4, a direct sequel to 1994’s Sonic & Knuckles on Sega Genesis, is headed to Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, and PS3. Originally codenamed “Project Needlemouse,” Sega officially announced that the title will also be episodic, with Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 looking like the Sonic game we want it to be! The event takes place this summer, ready to be downloaded to WiiWare, PSN, and/or XBLA. Check out the first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 after the break, and let us know what you think! (more… )

The giveaway promotion has lasted for months now, and ToonBarn has seen a major influx of new members, new comments, new posts — a whole new community! We can’t thank you guys enough for all of your contributions and all of your support, and we promise to keep all the good times rolling! So, let’s start appreciatin’! We are proudly announcing, right here and right now, the grand prize winner to the ToonBarn Video Game Giveaway. Who was it? Was it you? Was it your friend? Someone you met on the forum? Who?!?! Read on to find ou!!! (more… )

Time is running out for ToonBarn’s first ever “Video Game Giveaway“, where you could win a Nintendo Wii, an Xbox 360, or a PSP Go. Or, at least, we thought it was. Sure, the contest ends Friday, November 20th, at 11:59pm, but we’ve got a few more tricks up our sleeves. Turns out, we might just have a few more prizes ready to give away in a second giveaway, immediately following the first. Those of you who are very active promoting ToonBarn, or very active on ToonBarn (like by posting a lot on our message boards) could be in store for some nice goodies Stay TOONed for more details – but be sure to get started keeping this place popular!

Cable TV network Spike recently showed off a five minute look at the upcoming anime Halo Legends. There will be a lot of happy fans out there, after you check out the clip below. You’ll enjoy it if you are a Master Chief fan and Halo video gamer on Xbox or Xbox 360. You’ll enjoy it inf you’re a fan of the latest anime trends and styles. And you’ll especially like it if you like destroying weird-looking alien enemies! Be careful, this clip is NOT for the faint of heart! But if you’re bold enough, and one of the above descriptions fit you… well, then what are you still reading for! Jump after the break and watch!

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Ooooh Mama! This is the big one. We’ve had a few giveaways at ToonBarn, but this could top them all, especially for you video game fanatics! ToonBarn is giving away three video game systems (a Nintendo Wii, an Xbox 360, and a PSP Go) to three ToonBarn members. That’s a lot of video game fun! Makes sense, cuz its from a fun site!! How can you be one of the lucky winners and enter for a chance to win? (more… )

Every once in a while, a store packs in some sorta cool give away to make getting a new video game an even better experience. Maybe its a poster, or some cool art book, or even a shirt or something. Those of you wanting to get the new Bakugan game, Bakugan Battle Brawlers (and I know I’m part of that group!!) can score yourselves a very interesting pack-in bonus with the game. Whether you buy it for the Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PS3, PS2, or Xbox 360, if you get it at GameCrazy, you can get your very own Bakugan …pillowcase?? SRSLY! The bed-friendly bonus for the game, which is due to hit stores on October 20th, features Dan and his guardian Bakugan Dragonoid.