Katsucon 2012 - Incredible Costumes!!

I came across these videos from Katsucon 2012 (held in Washington, USA,) recently and was absolutely blown away by the costumes. I, personally, am not a big fan of anime, so whilst I don't know the characters that most of these costumes are, the sheer artistry gone into them is utterly incredible. This is something I think the USA definitely beats us on, the sheer scale and detail of their costumes, as well as the volume of people who create and wear said costumes. Amazing, truly amazing and definitely worth a watch, even if you aren't an anime fan or con-goer.

Check out more of the videographer's work at http://www.youtube.com/user/acksonl?feature=watch

Badassery In Tron-ish Form

I think this is for some Japanese Xperia thing (come on, it had to be Japanese!) to show off these advanced lightsuits. Rather than it being random flashes, the lights are programmed to the music... Or something along those lines! Either way, its absolutely awesome-badass-cray cray.

"You don't know the power of the bagpipes!"

Apparently seen around Portland, USA, I present you with a unicycling, bagpipe-playing, kilt-wearing Darth Vader. And yes, that is the Imperial March he's playing. I think this is better than the entire new trilogy.

He has a Facebook page too! Check him out at https://www.facebook.com/theunipiper

Bonus video of him circling a car park:

WonderCon 2012

I didn't attend WonderCon 2012 (held in Anaheim, USA) but I've rounded up the best of cosplay/costumes and the coolest new stuff! Check out the photos below!

 

Starfire

Scarlet Witch, Dr. Doom & Magneto

Ice

Tony Stark & Whiplash (aww!)

Green Power Ranger

Ezio

Harley Quinn & Harley Quinn

Dragonball Z Homer

Battle Damaged Stormtrooper

Shadowtrooper

Gambit

Young Zelda & Kikwi

Aang

 

Minecraft Creeper

Red Sonja

Wheres Wally?'s

 

Magneto & Scarlet Spider

Smart Spartan (Smart-an?)

Tusken Raider

 

Silk Spectre I

Scarlet Witch & Doctor Doom

Female Spartans!

Big Bird

The Driver

Ghostbusters & Stay Puft

 

Ramona Flowers

 

Zatanna vs. Scarlet Witch

 

 

 

 

Found on various Internet sources for these, as well as comingsoon.net :)

Could there be an Elder Scrolls MMO on the horizon?

 According to both TomsGuide and IGN, Bethesda and ZeniMax Studios COULD be working on an Elder Scrolls MMO.

The report cites three different sources, all of which are unnamed. They state that the game will be set in the Second Era (so well before the other games in the Elder Scrolls series.) One source also claims that there'll be three playable factions, represented by 'one of three animals: A lion, a dragon and a bird of prey (either a phoenix or an eagle, we aren't sure)".

Considering this is information from three different sources, I'd be inclined to think this may be true, not to mention the HUGE success of Bethesda's recent Elder Scrolls: Skyrim. An Elder Scrolls MMO has been widely rumoured since shortly after Oblivion's release in 2006 and apparently Bethesda and ZeniMax have been openly hiring staff for an MMO, which was previously thought to be part of the Fallout series.

Hopefully if this is accurate, then we'll see some kind of announcement (at least!) at this years E3. Expect updates as more information is released!

I, for one, would LOVE an Elder Scrolls MMO. Most, if not all, of my friends who have been obsessively playing Skyrim have all expressed how awesome an online version would be and I've gotta agree! The world they've created is SO expansive, it'd be nothing but beautifully immersive, kick ass and entertaining. Come on Bethesda, do it :D !!

Cool Pics From The Web...

This weeks dose of cool pics from the web for your perusing pleasure...

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