Diverse New Content Coming To Xbox Live
While the biggest news for us here at GayGamer was the arrival of Logo content on Xbox Live Marketplace, other media is scheduled to arrive, as well. Country Music Television (CMT) and two major anime distributors have signed on to provide content. While CMT doesn't much hold my interests (except for when I happen to be flipping by and see the delicious Lance Smith talking), FUNimation and Geneon do. They now join ADV Films in providing scads of anime content. Here's a breakdown of what each will deliver:
- Country Music Television. On June 6, country music fans on Xbox LIVE will enjoy a great lineup of TV shows from CMT, the #1 country music network in the nation. Fans can download the first seasons of hit shows such as, “Comedy Stage,” “Foxworthy’s Big Night Out” and “Prankville” starting tomorrow, with more series and episodes rolling out this summer.
- FUNimation. The epic adventure series “Samurai 7,” adapted from Akira Kurosawa’s legendry film “Seven Samurai,” is coming to Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Also coming from FUNimation: “Trinity Blood,” “Gunslinger Girl,” and “Basilisk.”
- Geneon Entertainment. Die-hard fans and those new to the genre alike will enjoy the U.S. HD debut of the anime classic “Akira,” available exclusively from Geneon on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Also available from Geneon Entertainment at launch: “Gun Sword,” “Last Exile,” “Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo” and “Lupin the 3rd.”
In addition to that, several movies will be added to Xbox Live's growing roster, starting with Team America: World Police (I like that one). Other include "Dreamgirls," "Letters from Iwo Jima," "Shooter," "Black Snake Moan" and "Pan’s Labyrinth" (easily one of my top 5 favorites). Overall, I'm excited these are making their way to XBL. While the obligatory "Akira" is nice, I'm happy to see "Samurai 7" and "Last Exile" making their way onto the Marketplace. Being a big anime fan, I want to know what would you like to see on XBL?
Super Timsy
Posted to Hot Stuff, Miscellany on 6 June 2007
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