Yes, it's true, I'm pretty excited about El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron finally seeing North American release next Tuesday, so that's the theme for this weekend! I'm currently on my second play-through, and you can expect a review here at Crunchyroll as soon as the game streets. 

As for news, it's been another wild week here! Stick around on this very page and you can catch up on any hot stories, features and videos you may have missed, or just relive these tender moments and pass them on to friends and loved ones. We'll also be spotlighting some stories WE missed, so don't forget to check those out, as well.

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HOT STORIES

Brazil Wins World Cosplay Summit Competition

Comiket Declares War on Sexy Cosplay

Xbox 360 Gamerscore Record Holder Passes 600k

Fresh Images Surface for The Amazing Spider-Man

Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable to be Released in March 2012

No Final Fantasy Versus XIII at Tokyo Game Show

Walmart is Already Selling Nintendo 3DS at $170

Infographic: How Many Copies Did the First Volume of Your Favorite Anime Sell?

Akihabara Gets Its First Butler Cafe

Top 5 Favorite Anime or Manga Dogs

FUNimation Solicits Chaos;Head, Fairy Tail, Hetalia Movie and More for November

Starz's Noir Live Action Adaptation to Air in Summer 2012

Nintendo Dates Super Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart 7

Third Code Geass Expected for This Winter

Nico Nico Douga to Present Kenshin Live Streaming Event

Shimura Takako Draws South Park Characters

New People Unveils Hatsune Miku Inspired "Hope for Japan's Recovery" Winning Banner Design

Second Season of Tiger & Bunny Under Consideration

Eddie Murphy is… Hong Kong Phooey

American Military Releases Final Volume of Manga on U.S.-Japan Alliance

FUNimation Announces Full Fairy Tail Dub Cast

Questionable Oppai Mousepad, But at Least It's for Charity!

Final Fantasy XIII-2 Screens: 100% More Moogle

FEATURES

Human x Pigeon Love Blossoms in "Hatoful Boyfriend"

National High School Manga Championship of Japan DAY TWO - Winners Announced!

National High School Manga Championship of Japan - Graffiti 

Comiket 80 Photo Report (Day One)

VIDEO

Watch Manga Artist Shiho Suzuki Sketch

Hetalia Paint It, White! Movie Preview Clip

Sonic Generations' Chemical Plant Zone

Spoilers from a Pair of "Dark Knight Rising" Shoots

Teaser for "Silent Hill" Fan Film

What if Mega Man Had a Portal Gun?

"Holy Knight" OVA Opening Streamed 

SOME STORIES WE MISSED!

Contest Held to 'Appear' in Gonzo, Miku Designer Kei's Copihan Anime [ANN]

Pop Trio Perfume Makes Film Debut in Moteki Comedy [ANN]

Naruto's Pierrot to Launch Indian Project in October [ANN]

Nintendo Being Pressured by Investors to Bring Games to iPhone [1up]

Watch this Emotional EVO 2011 'Moments' Video [Destructoid]

Cave Story 3D Includes 'Expanded' Stages and Prinny, but Not Original Game [Joystiq]

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