Cosmunity Review
/Cosmunity, the first social marketplace for your inner geek, today announced the public launch of its mobile application, providing geek and pop culture lovers a dedicated community and onestop-shop to enhance their fandom. Cosmunity is free to download on the Google Play and Apple App Store.
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/For iOS and Android, Cosmunity gives fans of anime, gaming, comics, ckosplay and more a place to show off their inner geek and buy/sell pop culture-related goods and services Dallas, TX – February 21, 2017 – Cosmunity, the first social marketplace for your inner geek, today announced the public launch of its mobile application, providing geek and pop culture lovers a dedicated community and onestop-shop to enhance their fandom. Cosmunity is free to download on the Google Play and Apple App Store. Fans love engaging with like-minded individuals in the geek culture community – both on a social level, as well as through transactions with their favorite vendors and peers. Cosmunity uses innovative app technology to aggregate and connect fans of anime, cosplay, comics, and gaming by enhancing and facilitating real world interactions. Social.
Cosmunity provides a comic-style feed of photos, video, events and items for sale, easily accessed through the app. Users can discuss the latest video games and movies, discover and follow favorite cosplayers, celebrities and friends, or grow a dedicated following of their own within this exclusively geek platform. “Let’s face it – we all have an inner geek and are fanatical fans of something. So why isn’t there a place where the community can all connect with like-minded individuals? After attending several Comic Con events, we realized there was a major missing piece to the puzzle,” said Cole Egger, Cosmunity co-founder and CEO.
“When the convention ended and the dust had settled, we heard grumblings of what many called ‘Post-Con Depression.’ Everyone was bummed that they had to leave their community until the next event. We created Cosmunity to solve that.” Cosmunity is the go-to-geek app for anime, cosplay, comic and gaming fans that allows users to explore and connect with others who share their passions. As a lifetime geek and advisor to Cosmunity, Ming Chen of AMC’s Comic Book Men enthusiastically agrees, “Cosmunity is unlike any other app on the market for the geek community. I can go to Cosmunity and find everything I need; friends, event info, discover new content and find my favorite convention retailers all in one place.”
Marketplace: The wide variety of items available on the Cosmunity platform today range from $5 to $38,000. Partnerships with individual craftsmen, artists and retailers offer fans a unique digital peer-to-peer shopping experience where geeks can find and purchase one-of-akind items they wouldn’t have found otherwise. Cosmunity provides an outstanding opportunity for industry vendors to easily list items for sale on the platform via their desktop uploader. Currently available for purchase on Cosmunity are props, apparel, jewelry, collectible items, full cosplay costumes, prints, comic books, artwork and more. Cosmunity integrates PayPal and AfterShip to ensure all transactions are tracked and handled securely, giving users confidence that their coveted item will arrive without compromise. One Cosmunity partner and well-known comic book dealer, Metropolis Comics, currently owns the most expensive vintage comic book ever sold, the 1938 copy of Action Comics #1, graded CGC 9.0. It also recently listed a copy of Amazing Fantasy #15 — which marks the first appearance of Spiderman — for sale on Cosmunity.
“We love Cosmunity because it’s easy to use and provides a terrific marketplace for us to list our collectibles for sale,” said Brandon Pierce Peck, Internet Sales Director, Metropolis Comics. “But more importantly, we love the community they have created. There’s no other place where fans can gather online to interact, trade collectibles, and pretty much just geek out. It’s basically Comic Con in the palm of your hand.”
Events: For most geeks, the highlight of their fandom is attending their favorite convention, event or show - most notably Comic Con, Anime Expo and E3. Cosmunity has a separate Events tab where users can find local events, and chat with other attendees before, during and after the event, helping geeks make meaningful connections. Cosmunity will also have an active presence at industry events across the United States, including its sponsorship of Steve Wozniak’s Silicon Valley Comic Con taking place April 21-23, 2017 in San Jose, California. Cosmunity is currently sponsoring a contest for users to win $1,000 and two free tickets to a convention of their choice. To enter the sweepstakes, users simply need to share a Cosmunity post on a second social network using the #cosmunity hashtag for a chance to win. To download Cosmunity for iOS, please click here. To download Cosmunity for Android, please click here.
About Cosmunity Cosmunity is the first and only network to bring together photo & video sharing, event discovery, social connections and a marketplace devoted solely to the unique universe of geek culture fans. Now cosplayers, gamers and anime fans can connect, share and do business in a central, friendly place designed specifically for them. Cosmunity’s business model is centered around the idea of emotional e-commerce, bringing users the opportunities to share, discover, engage and transact. Cosmunity is currently available for download for both the Google Play and Apple App Store. For more information on Cosmunity, please visit Cosmunity.com.
(Miku AR Camera) Mikuture Review
/The Miku AR Camera app is a live action AR app synthesis of the popular Hatsune Miku. The use of the app is very user friendly. The app allows you take a picture with Miku front and center anywhere you want.
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Read MoreCosplanner: The Title Says it All (App Review)
/As a cosplayer, I know how much I struggle keeping up with my projects, or keeping track of what stuff I have for each costume. Cosplanner is an app for both Android and Apple products that allows for you to track just what you're doing with your cosplay.
Read MoreNomino Review
/Overall this game is user friendly. However I just wish in the beginning of the game, they add a quick tutorial on how to use the app. The concept of earning points and getting prizes is great. However it will be better if there's more prizes. I know that the app is still young and has a lot more potential. I just can't help but think that they need to update the layout of the app. The layout needs to have the flow of the image and video go continually.
After playing the game for almost a couple of hours. I only accumulate almost about 8,000 coins. This means I only averaged on answering 11 questions a day. That's why I really recommend that they give more rewards, or winning prizes for this game. Getting 395,000 points meant I have to average 24 questions a day. That being said the game will get iterating and people will lost interest on playing.
Nomino is available for iPad and iPhone in the AppStore, an Android version of Nomino is slated for release in mid-July.
Final Grade - 8/10
Puella Magi Madoka Magica Ani-Fone
/Experience this innovative Android Smartphone interface unlike any other application or game you have ever seen! Experience the world of Madoka Magica right at your fingertips! Watch the Soul Gem on your Home Screen sparkle or get cloudy depending on certain conditions… The Madoka Magica characters will greet you on your Home Screen, and your clock display and icons will match each girl’stheme.
Shoot at Kyubey with every calculation using the original calculator! Enjoy exclusive contents available only through the [Puella Magi Madoka Magica fone] On the Collection page, learn aboutthe various Witches in the [Witch Encyclopedia] and enjoy memorable scenes from the anime in the [Gallery] as many times as you want! In the [Voice Collection], enjoy famous lines from the series, and also special voice clips that were recorded just for the Puella Magi Madoka Magica fone! Enjoy the Witch Mode! Engage in battle with the Witches! A Witch’sKiss will appear on the screen once certain conditions have been met. Tapping on it will change the design of your screen from the Normal mode to the Witch mode!You will betransferred to a completely different dimensionwhere you enter into battle with the Witches!? Everything onyourAndroidSmartphone willfall under the control of the Witch, including your home screen and tools. Defeat the Witch and obtain her Grief Seed to return to the Normal mode!
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/Otakus & Geeks: Netflix Picks Of The Week #1
/Pick Number 1
Genre - Romantic Comedy
Title - My Awkward Sexual Adventure
Synopsis - To win back his ex-girlfriend, a conservative accountant enlists the help of an exotic dancer to guide him on a quest for sexual experience, leading him into a world of strip clubs, sensual massage parlors, cross-dressing and S & M.
Trailer
Why You Should Watch: The movie is funny, the story is good and the chemistry between the two main leads are enjoyable to watch. This film lives up to the title with tons of awkward moments that can rival some of your favorite sex comedy's like American Pie, Superbad etc. The opening scene alone will have you laughing and does a great way of pacing the rest of the film.
Pick Number 2
Genre - Foreign Action Comedy
Title - Quick
Synopsis - Gi-soo, Myeong-sik and Ah-rom were members of the same notorious motorcycle gang. They enjoyed their days roaming the streets recklessly on the motorcycles. Now, Gi-soo works as a motorcycle delivery man, Myeong-sik is a motorcycle cop and Ah-rom is a pop idol singer. One day, Gi-soo has Ah-rom riding on the back of his motorcycle as he makes a delivery. To his surprise the delivery package explodes. Gi-soo's cellphone rings and he hears a voice telling him that their is another bomb planted in his helmet which Ah-rom is wearing. Gi-soo is ordered to take another delivery. If the delivery is late or he attempts to run away the helmet will explode.
Trailer
Why You Should Watch: This movie really defines the saying this can only happen in the movies. The action is over top and suspended disbelief, but I found it entertaining as hell. The acting is enjoyable with over the top with facial expressions, the plot is decent but not great. However it's the performances and the funny characters that will keep you watching. It's not great but if you want a fun film give this one a shot.
Pick Number 3
Genre - Foreign TV Show
Title - Killer K
Synopsis - Cha Yeon Jin is a high school girl whose outwardly normal existence and reticent character masks her true identity: she is a professional assassin who is seeking vengeance for her mother after watching her killed in front of her eyes. She infiltrates SS1, the secret organization that her mother was connected to, by becoming one of their killers, all the while trying to track down her mother's murderer.
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Why You Should Watch: I didn't expect this to be a character driven, emotional ride from the trailers. However "Killer K" doesn't miss a beat in the story, action, music and direction. This is a must watch mini series. What makes this really great is the character's progression and development over the course of six episode. I won't spoil anymore just put this in your instant queue.
Pick Number 4
Genre - TV Show Kids
Title - Tron Uprising
Synopsis - Beck is a young program who becomes the skillful leader of a revolution inside the computer world of the Grid. His mission is to free his home and friends from the reign of the villainous Clu and his henchman General Tesler. Beck will be trained by Tron, the greatest warrior the Grid has ever known. Tron will not only teach Beck the fighting and light cycle skills he needs to challenge this brutal military occupation, but he will be a guide and mentor to him as he grows beyond his youthful, impulsive nature into a courageous, powerful, strong leader. Destined to become "the next Tron", Beck adopts Tron's persona and becomes the arch enemy of General Tesler and his oppressive forces.
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Why You Should Watch: This series bridges the gap between TRON and TRON Legacy. It also has great voice acting from Elijah Wood, Bruce Boxleitner, Tricia Helfer and Paul Rebuens. The animation is not bad and the story and it's characters are great. This was truly one of the best shows on Disney XD.
Pick Number 5
Genre - Netflix Original Series
Title - Orange Is The New Black
Synopsis - Piper Chapman’s wild past comes back to haunt her, resulting in her arrest and detention in a federal penitentiary. To pay her debt to society, Piper trades her comfortable New York life for an orange prison jumpsuit and finds unexpected conflict and camaraderie amidst an eccentric group of inmates.
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Why You Should Watch: This series has a great balance of comedy and drama. The story is based on true story and has a lot of social commentary on the prison system. The characters are all flushed out well and it does a great job pacing the story.
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Neon Alley: The 24 Hour Anime Channel Review
/So far the channel is up to a promising start. However there is a few things I would like to see change. It would be nice if you have the ability to pause, fast forward, rewind etc. Or have the ability to watch the show that you miss later on in the day by having an option replay menu, instead waiting for that episode to re-air. The advertisement is very limited and keeps true to the subject matter. You will see advertisements from anime conventions, latest manga, and anime shows that will appear on the Neon Alley network. Finally Neon Alley allows a free one week trial. After that it cost a small fee of $6.99 a month which is fair price for non stop anime channel. With new premieres and soon exclusive content coming Neon Alley is heading to the right direction. Hopefully we will see a little more upgrades in the menu and give users more control, still this something all otakus should check out.
Pros
Non-stop anime.
Afforable monthly fee.
Premieres every week.
Cons
Lack of controls for the user, such as rewind, fast forward.
No menu for replay shows that aired that day.
Lack of titles (keep in mind that is for now).
Neon Alley is available on the Playstation 3 store. For more info visit http://neonalley.com/.
by Nathaniel Jean-Pierre
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Fertang Review (Mobile App)
/If I can describe "Fertang" in a few words is addictive, unique, and bold. "Fertang" was designed for people who are tired of Checkers, and find Chess to complicated. The game is simple to play and easy to learn after a few tries. You have the option to play against the CPU or with a friend. Each player is giving 16 pieces which is divided into Triangles, Squares and Circles. The goal is to capture as much of the players pieces as possible. Similar to Checkers, but with a twist of Chess. Each piece moves in a different directions. Triangle can only go diagonally, Circle can move any direction and Square can move in straight lines horizontally. Like Chess and Checker style each player gets one turn and can only move one piece at a time. One a piece is capture, the player who capture it controls that piece, until the other player captures it that is. Once the stack reaches 5 or more that piece is no longer in use. The first player to build up three of the five stacks is the winner. The game is challenging and thinking of new strategies to win the day is fun. "Fertang" doesn't come with much features, but it does give you the option of selecting different gameboards such as the original Chess board. The graphics are standard for your typical board game app, and the colors work well. The only complaint about the App is the loop music, but thankfully you have the option to turn it off.
Final Grade B+/8.5: "Fertang" is a nice take on Checkers and Chess. It's easy to learn and after a couple of tries you'll be hook. The graphics are good, the gameplay fun and with a price of .99 it's worth a look. Give it a shot.