Xmas is fast approaching for those who celebrate, but even if you don't it's almost time to wrap up and assess 2012 in general. In the final week or so of the year, we hope things have treated you well, and that you've had as much fun here reading Crunchyroll News as we've had writing it! Now, give us some presents (or comments) after the recap! What were your favorite stories this week?
Below you'll find a bevy of hot stories, features and video posted throughout the week. But that's not all. We've also compiled a few stories we missed, so be sure to check those out, as well.
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BLAZIN' STORIES!
Jackie Chan to Join the Action Heavyweights in "The Expendables 3"
Crunchyroll App Now Available on Xbox LIVE!
Unsettling Geek Comedy Manga "It’s Not My Fault That I’m Not Popular!" To Be Adapted Into Anime
Japan Develops "Virtual Body" Tech Using All 5 Senses!
HOT STORIES
Horror Returns to Anime with New "Higurashi" Announced
Good Smile Company Reveals Nendoroid 300 as Hatsune Miku 2.0
Shonen Jump Theme Park to Open in Tokyo Next Summer
"Black Lagoon" Author to Resume Manga After 2 Year Hiatus
First Look at Live-Action xxxHOLic's Yuuko and Watanuki in Costume
Dress Classy with Your Own Sanji Inspired "One Piece" Suit and Tie
Shonen Jump Fighter "Project Versus J" Gets First Screenshots
"Girls und Panzer" Finale to Possibly Air in March
Gundam Cafe Starts Expansion With Tokyo Station
Mega Man Celebrates His 25th Anniversary!
Oh My! Japanese Fans Rank Final Fantasy's Hottest Hunks
Samuel L. Jackson Reveals New Details on Live-Action "Kite"
Final Fantasy's Lightning Puts on Leather for New Look
Realistic "Metal Gear Solid" Bento is Disturbing, Hopefully Delicious
Daily T-Shirt Site Offers Hello Kitty x Totoro Design
Latest "Steins;Gate" Anime Movie Visuals
"Sword Art Online" Kirito Figma Finalized for Preorder
Brains Base to Produce "My Youth Romantic Comedy is Wrong as I Expected" Anime
Buy "DmC Devil May Cry" Through Capcom, Get Dante's Pendant
Game Maker THQ Files for Bankruptcy
"YuruYuri" Manga Author Tweets Christmas Illustration
Pre-Order "Fire Emblem: Awakening" from GameStop, Get an Artbook
Next "Hayate the Combat Butler" TV Anime Announced
Mother's Shigesato Itoi Hints at Something for Beloved RPG Series
Crunchyroll to Stream Boku-no-imoutowa“Osaka-okan” Anime
"Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix" Hits Japan on March 14, 2013
"Bodacious Space Pirates" Feature Film Set for Winter 2014
Latest "Dragon Ball Z Battle of Gods" Anime Movie Preview Images
Crunchyroll to Continue "Saki Episode of Side A" Anime
Japanese Otaku Pick Their Favorite Anime Character by Season of the Year
"Fairy Tail" Author Tweets Christmas Sketch
Next "Naruto" Anime Film Project Launches in 2014
FEATURES
Comic Market 83 Cosplay PV Collection Part 1
Otaku Goodies Galore at Treasure Festa 8
Fanart Friday, X-Mas Xtravaganza XTREME Edition X2
TOP VIDEOS
Latest Promos for "One Piece: Romance Dawn" RPG
"Alice in Musicland", the Animated MMD Version!
"Megaman Holic 25th Anniversary" Special "Birth of Megaman" Commemorative Movie
Link Enjoys Pot-Smashing Ecstasy in "Legend of Zelda" Short
Snow Miku Wrapping Train Revealed in Hokkaido
Trailer for Final "Hellsing" OVA Episode Online
First "Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII" Trailer
"Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn" Gets in Party Combat
"Gintama" Courtesan of a Nation Arc Kicks Off January 10th
Latest Preview and Info on "Gundam" Studio's New Mecha Show "Valvrave"
"Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3" Choji VS Asuma Preview Battle
"Naruto: Powerful Shippuden" Game Heading to North America
First Boku-no-imoutowa“Osaka-okan” Anime Promo
New Version of "Lightning Returns: FFXIII" Trailer Debuts
SOME STORIES WE MISSED!
Naruto and Jinchuriki Standing Together in Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 3 [Siliconera]
'I'll Give it My All… Tomorrow' Film's Teaser Posted [ANN]
Second Teaser for Stephen Chow's JOURNEY TO THE WEST Features First Footage, Dodgy CGI [Twitch]
Code of Princess is set to hit the eShop on January 3rd [Destructoid]
Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z is for PS3 and Xbox 360, Says Spark Unlimited [Siliconera]
As always, thanks for tuning in to CrunchyNews and hanging out with us this week. Let your voice be heard if you have any suggestions, or just general comments for us!
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Joseph Luster is the Games and Web editor at Otaku USA Magazine. His blog can be found at subhumanzoids. Follow him on Twitter at @Moldilox.