Hatsune Miku lands her latest magazine cover, continues on path to world domination

Not only is she already a (virtual) angel, Hatsune Miku will now grace the cover of the June issue of Japanese art magazine Bijutsu Techou with original designer clothing. I wonder if this can be counted as one of her milestones towards world domination since she’s already got Japan sewn up. See the full image after the jump!

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“The simple intimacy of one performer with one instrument will be enhanced by experimental live visuals that respond to her performance”

Baltimore’s Otakon announced that the event will be presenting renowned composer Yoko Kanno’s (Cowboy Bebop, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex) “Piano Me” at the event. For this concert, “the simple intimacy of one performer with one instrument will be enhanced by experimental live visuals that respond to her performance.” Get a preview after the jump.

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Set will cost 52,500 yen – around $520

We’re not new to the idea of video games collector sets coming with crazy bonuses, but there’s a new one out there that’s putting the others to shame. Nobunaga’s Ambition 30th anniversary set comes with a gun. Check out the details after the jump.

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The economy is tight, Nintendo has lost steam in the console race, and both high powered consoles are slated for release later this year. Compared to previous generations the build up to generation 8 is rather brisk, which is something you can probably thank Nintendo for. When they decided to release the Wii U in 2012 they essentially urged their competitors to put their future consoles on the fast track to a release.

Sony has already put together a mostly impressive but somewhat worrying presentation that showed us some of the PlayStation 4′s grand features, specs, and social networking services, as well as games and the unfortunate truth that the system would not be backwards compatible – at least not in the traditional sense. Given the fact that Nintendo’s console is already out with a relatively empty library and anemic sales, Sony looks to have the upper hand going into the 8th generation.

However, Microsoft has seen the cards and in one week’s time it’s their turn to show their hand. Given the current state of console gaming, the economy, and what Sony has shown us in the past few years, Microsoft certainly has a lot to prove if they want to make sure they get our gaming green.

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Yukarin’s newest Live disc hits Japan stores on May 29th

Yukari Tamura, called “Yukarin” by her passionate fans, is no doubt one of the most popular Japanese anime voice actresses/singers today. King Records has posted the first trailer for her newest live Blu-ray/DVD “Yukari Tamura LOVE♡LIVE *Fall in Love*” on its official YouTube channel. Check Yukarin on the gorgeous Yokohama Arena stage after the jump!

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The divisive power of rotoscoping

Our comrades in arms at OTAKU USA magazine weigh in on the first round of episodes of one of this season’s most polarizing and unique anime, Flowers of Evil. Read on and voice your own opinions!

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Quarterly carries story of bullied sixth grader

After completing Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden earlier this year, manga author Yuu Watase is back with new one-shot manga, “Ano Koneko no Mirai wo Watashi wa Shiranai (I Don’t Know That Kitten’s Future)”, published in Flowers‘ Zôkan spring quarterly on May 14th. More after the jump.

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Smart, addictive puzzler action that gives you a lot for very little

Nintendo’s Mario vs. Donkey Kong series is one of the underrated gems of handheld gaming, and now the franchise has taken a slight detour with the eShop-exclusive downloadable Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move! Does this puzzle-actioner deliver, or is it just a forgettable Mario-branded cash-in? Check our full review after the jump!

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“Digital Contents Collection” packs additional episodes and more

Two new versions of Final Fantasy XIII-2 are on their way to Japan in July. One is just an Ultimate Hits version at the discount price of

23-year-old suspected of assisting in hack to spend one year on house arrest for obstructing a federal investigation.

A 23-year-old man suspected of assisting in the 2008 PlayStation Network hack has been sentenced to a one year house arrest, but not for the hacking itself.

The The Columbus Dispatch reports that 23-year-old Todd M. Miller, who has completed school to the ninth grade, was sentenced in federal court last week for obstructing a federal investigation by smashing his computers.

According to the report, after the FBI spoke with Miller in 2011, they returned to his home to find his computers had been destroyed, including important information stored on hard drives.

“Without the computers, the FBI did not have enough evidence to pursue hacking charges against Miller and another unnamed Columbus man, according to court records,” The Columbus Dispatch reports.

During his hearing, Miller told U.S. District Judge Peter C. Economus that he was “immature and ignorant,” noting that he “caught up with the wrong people at the wrong time.” Economus sentenced Miller to three years probation and mandated that he get high school equivalency diploma.

According to the report, Miller faced up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

The March 2008 PSN breach compromised personal information like passwords, but was dealt with swiftly. A more widespread and long-lasting hack occurred in April 2011, when the PSN was brought down for over a month, with personal information for the service’s 75 million members exposed.

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