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REKAMAN KESESATAN LDII

2010-10-19T14:21:00.001+07:00

Disadur dari: http://meluruskanldii.wordpress.com/2009/09/06/rekaman-kesesatan-ldii/

Ketanggor sesat, begitulah kata-kata yang pas disematkan atas sikap hipokrit yang ditunjukkan LDII selama ini. Betapa tidak, pembelaan yang selama ini mereka bela mati-matian terpatahkan oleh data yang kami peroleh ini. Satu lagi fakta empuk dari sekian banyak fakta yang tidak bisa dihindari kerajaan LDII (pusat di Kediri); yaitu bukti rekaman pembicaraan kami dengan para petinggi (amir-amir) kerajaan LDII di Ponpes pusatnya; Kediri.

Berikut kami sajikan rekaman pembicaraan (kami tulis ulang) yang berhasil kami himpun dari para petinggi LDII. Dapat disimpulkan LDII jelas-jelas belum berubah. Bahkan terlihat seperti ada dua kepemimpinan bertolak belakang dalam tubuh LDII; dimana mereka mempunyai cara yang berbeda-beda dalam melindungi doktrin sesat mereka.

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Alhamdulillah, segala puji semua hanyalah milik Allah semata sebagai pemberi petunjuk bagi hambaNya yang ingin kembali. Dia adalah Zat tempat permohonan ampun dan permintaan pertolongan. Dalam konteks kali ini, kami mengajak para pembaca sekalian menyimak pembicaraan kami dengan para petinggi LDII; dalam mengungkap ada apa dengan LDII. Diantara pembicaraan tersebut sebelumnya kami memperkenalkan orang yang telah bersuara tentang doktrin mereka sendiri.

1. USTADZ HAFILUDIEN

Beliau adalah Pakubumi/Ustadz Senior (staf pengajar tetap pondok pesantren Pusat LDII KEDIRI). Berikut ketikan teks dari rekaman pembicaraan kami dengan beliau.

Kami bertanya : Ada beberapa jamaah resah dengan penyampaian mubalig yang mana mubalig tersebut menyampaikan kepada jamaah, begini pak selama ini kita mendapatkan ijtihad dari imam tidak boleh sholat dengan orang luar, tapi dari mubalig ini memperbolehkan sholat dengan orang luar. (bagaimana menurut bapak?)

Pak Hafiludien : Ya.. tidak boleh

Kami bertanya : Tetap tidak boleh ya?

Pak hafiludien : Tetap gak boleh.. Itu keliru, kemanqulannya keliru, MANQULannya keliru.

Kami bertanya : Jadi bagaimana kemanqulan yang pas pak..?

Pak hafiludien : Tetap ga boleh

Kami bertanya : Tetap ga boleh sholat dengan orang luar ya?

Pak hafiludien : Iya tetap ga boleh, kalau sudah terjadi supaya di ulangi sholatnya.

Kami bertanya : Kalau umpama dia terlanjur sholat dengan orang luar, di ulangi lagi ya pak?

Pak hafiludien : Ya di ulangi lagi, kalau terpaksa dan tidak bisa menghindar ya niatnya di niati sholat sendiri. Bukannya kita bermakmum pada mereka. Saat nabi ditanyakan oleh sahabat Hudzaifah bin Yaman bagaimana kalau tidak menjumpai imam dan jamaah jawab nabi Fa’tazil tilkal firoqoh kullaha pisahilah semua firqoh yang ada. Yang di pisahi apa? Yang dipisahi ibadahnya mereka.

Kami bertanya : Berarti kita harus jauh dari mereka?

Pak hafiludien : Iya..! kita tidak boleh beribadah bersama mereka. Fa’tazil tilkal firoqoh kullaha pisahilah semua firqoh yang ada. Yang dipisahi maksudnya adalah ibdah bersama mereka.

Kami bertanya : Berarti kita harus menyelisi dan punya dinding dengan mereka..?

Pak hafiludien : Ya…untuk ibadahnya aja,tapi kalau urusan jual beli, pergaulan silahkan yang penting tidak terpengaruh. Jangan ibadah bersama mereka, sholat bermakmum pada mereka, itu ga boleh. Dan dalam jamaah sudah lazim, sudah sesuai kemanqulan, jangan merubah kemanqulan yang ada.

Kami bertanya : Insya Allah sudah cukup nanti kapan-kapan ada pertanyaan lagi kami akan bertanya lagi pada bapak ya?

Pak hafiludien : iya.

Demikian tanya jawab kami dengan Ustadz Hafiludien. Dari dialog dengan ustadz senior yang juga staf pengajar tetap pondok pesantren Pusat LDII KEDIRI ini, dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa:

–> Sholat dan bermakmum di belakang orang yang bukan kelompoknya maka tidak sah hukum sholat tersebut.wajib mengulanginya.

–> Kalaupun terpaksa sholat berjamaah dengan orang luar maka niatnya berjamaah diganti dengan sholat sendiri.

–> Jamaahnya harus terpaku dengan ilmu manqul, walau mungkin ilmu manqul tersebut keliru; wajib diilkuti dan tidak bisa di ubah.

–> Mereka masih mengkafirkan orang diluar kelompoknya. Karena dari amalan saja orang luar tidak diterima.

2. USTADZ MUSTOFA ROYAN

Beliau juga termasuk staf pengajar tetap di Pondok Pesantren LDII Kediri.

Kami bertanya : Bagaimanakah jamaah yang sudah berbaiat kemudian dia keluar dari jamaah, apa dia harus baiat lagi..?

Ust Mustofa : Iya jelas dong harus baiat lagi. Diakan udah keluar jadi otomatis bai’at lagi.

Kami bertanya : Ada beberapa jamaah yang telah membaca buku LDII yang berjudul AFTER NEW PARADIGMA, disitu dijelaskan tentang konstelasi LDII dengan salafy dan ada yang berpandangan tidak mengapa dan kita boleh belajar di pondok pesantren salafy. bagaimana hukumnya seperti itu?

Ust mustofa : Tetap ga boleh, itu kan orang luar.

Kami bertanya : Orang kafir ya pak?

Ust mustofa : Iya, yang jelas mereka bukan orang jamaah, BUKAN ORANG IMAN, tetap ga boleh, ngajinya ngaji di kita aja…

Kami bertanya : Dan ada yang berpandangan dengan buku tersebut, karena ada penjelasan konstelasi LDII kaitan erat dengan salafy. kenapa tidak kita mengaji di salafy juga?! Dan yang menjelaskan ini sering berhubungan erat dengan pak Abdullah Mabrur (Mauludin).

Ust Mustofa : Hati-hati dengan orang itu, coba dipantau saja. Siapa nama orang itu?

Kami bertanya : Namanya Mas Rom.

Ust mustofa : Kamu dengan Bitung jauh nggak?

Kami bertanya : Agak jauh pak.

Ust mustofa : Di Bitung ada yang namanya Fery. coba dipantau dia, kayaknya dia ada link dengan pak Mauludin.

Kami bertanya : Asalnya dari mana?

Ust mustofa : Orang Kediri, dia katanya kerja di Bitung. Dia datang kesana tidak ketempat orang kita, kayaknya sudah ada kost, kata orang kita. Menurut informasi dia sudah pro dengan pak Mauludin.

Kami bertanya : Keluarganya sekarang ada dimana pak?

Ust Mustofa : Keluarganya ada disini, di pondok kediri. Maksud saya tolong dipantau dia, bagaimana kepahamannya. Jangan sampai dia nanti sepahaman dengan pak mauludin. Maka dia akan mempengaruhi jamaah.

Kami bertanya : Ada yang bertanya tentang pak Mauludin, bagaimana statusnya dia, apakah masih jamaah?

Ust Mustofa : Dia sudah bukan orang jamaah lagi..!

Kami bertanya : Berarti sudah murtad ya pak?

Ust Mustofa : Iya. Dia udah bilang. Saat saya tanyakan pada pak Mauludin, ”Sekarang posisi pak Mauludin gimana” pak Mauludin menjawab, ”Kita orang islam itu harus punya amir, tapi amir itu harus di akui oleh semua orang islam, minimal tokoh-tokoh orang islam itu mengakui keamiran kita. Hal itu kan gak mungkin terjadi. (Ust. Mustofa bertanya) Berarti kamu tidak mengakui keamiran pak Abdul Aziz? ”iya” dia bilang begitu. Dan sekarang posisi kamu bagaimana? Pak Mauludin menjawab ”saya dalam rangka uzlah”. Kemudian (Ust. Mustofa) tanya lagi, apakah kamu masih jamaah? Dia mengatakan “Iya saya masih jamaah tapi bukan jamaah LDII”. Berarti dia terang-terangan dia sudah bukan jamaah. Makanya jamaah-jamaah di nasehati dipagari agar tidak terpengaruh dengan seperti itu.

Kami bertanya : Memang beberapa waktu lalu kami mendapatkan ijtihad dari pusat untuk segera menghapus nomer hapenya pak mauludin.

Ust Mustofa : Betul… betull… betull…
Ini dalam rangka nasehati jamaah agar tidak terpengaruh. Jangan terpengaruh dengan keadaan. Kalau pengaruh dulu lewat fisik tapi sekarang pengaruhnya lewat keyakinan. Tekankan jamaah kita yang benar, walau disana itu sama ngajinya Quran hadits misalnya, juga mereka jamaah, juga punya imam. Tapi imam mereka itu Qobisun. Kita yang awal ”fu bi baiatil awwal fal awwal” tetapilah baiat yang pertama maka yang pertama. Sepintas tidak ada beda tapi yang jelas berbeda jauh, berbeda jauh…

Kami bertanya : Apakah boleh saya menyampaikan kepada jamaah bahwa pak Mauludin telah murtad?

Ust Mustofa : Iya memang harus.. Memang dia sudah tidak jamaah..
Dan statusnya pak Mauludin sudah tidak mengakui keamiran kita, dia ngaku bukan jamaah kita, dia mengatakan dia salafy.

Demikian hasil tanya jawab kami dengan Ustadz Mustofa Royan,dari beberepa poin di atas kita bisa menarik beberapa kesimpulan:

-> Bahwa LDII masih dan tetap islam Jamaah yang memiliki imam yang harus di baiat.

-> Warga LDII dilarang menimba ilmu selain dari jalur mereka.

-> LDII masih dan tetap mengkafirkan orang diluar kelompoknya.

-> Siapa saja pengikutnya,kemudian keluar dari jamaah LDII maka orang tersebut di tuduh telah murtad keluar dari keislaman.

3. USTADZ TAUFIQURROHMAN

Beliau termasuk paku bumi staf pengajar tetap di pondok pesantren LDII kediri.

Kami bertanya : bagaimana pak hukumnya orang yang berzina, sebab ada jamaah yang merasa dirinya telah melakukan pelanggaran had. (bagaimana hukumnya).

Ust Taufiq : itu di arahkan ke daerah dulu, nanti daerah akan mepertimbangkan dan menghubungi kepusat apa saja yang semestinya yang dilakukan oleh jamaah teresebut. Nanti bagaimana dia diarahkan menjalankan kafaroh.

Sebelumnya begini pak, bila ada jamaah yang melaporkan seperti ini, hendaknya jangan disuruh sumpah karna igak ada petunjuk seperti itu.

Jadi orang yang bertobat itu kita uji kesungguhan dia dari mentobati kesalahannya dan yang punya haq menguji ini adalah keimaman.baik yang ada di daerah maupun ada di pusat.

(Dan pembicaraan terputus lewat handphone).

Dari pertanyaan dan jawaban diatas bisa kita menarik kesimpulan :

-> Adanya imam yang mengendalikan pergerakan pengikutnya.

-> Dikalangan LDII diadakan pertaubatan, dan pertaubatan itu di terima atau tidak yang menentukan adalah amirnya.

-> Taubatnya seseorang sungguh-sungguh atau main-main yang menilai adalah imam, bukan Allah.

Ket: Data rekaman yang asli ada pada kami: tim Meluruskan LDII.

The Sims: Makin' Magic for PC - GameSpot

2010-10-19T14:02:00.000+07:00

The Sims: Makin' Magic for PC - GameSpot

Meningkatkan kemampuan modem dengan Modem Booster

2010-10-17T12:06:00.001+07:00

Modem Booster di sini adalah sebuah software yang diklaim bisa meningkatkan kinerja modem, baik itu modem DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), ADSL (Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line), dan juga Dial-Up. Modem Booster sendiri adalah software yang dikembangkan oleh InKline Global.

Berikut akan saya informasikan tentang software Modem Booster ini untuk melengkapi tulisan saya tentang software yang dimanfaatkan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan koneksi internet, seperti TCP Speed, TCP/IP Optimizer, FullSpeed, dan SpeedConnect Accelerator. Sebelum masuk ke software Modem Booster, perlu saya sampaikan bahwa koneksi internet juga dipengaruhi oleh kondisi luar, yaitu jaringan operator yang kita gunakan, jadi jika memang jaringan yang ada lemah atau kurang bagus, tentunya dengan optimalisasi apapun, hasilnya tidak terlalu signifikan, karena yang kita lakukan adalah optimalisasi dari sisi dalam (hardware dan software yang kita gunakan).

Kembali ke software Modem Booster…. Software ini memiliki tampilan yang relatif sederhana, karena tidak banyak menu atau panel yang akan kita temui. Di sini kita akan melihat 3 fungsi/menu utama, yaitu Auto Tune, Advanced Tweak, dan Options. Auto Tune, digunakan jika kita ingin melakukan seting otomatis berdasarkan standar yang dimiliki oleh software Modem Booster ini, Advanced Tweak berisi parameter yang bisa kita tentukan sendiri, Options sendiri berisi tentang seting dari software ini. Di sini saya gunakan ponsel Nokia E61 sebagai modem dengan kartu Flash Unlimited dari Telkomsel.

Untuk percobaan kali ini, saya pilih Auto Tune, sesuai dengan standar software. Pilih Start untuk memulai proses optimalisasi modem.

Proses optimalisasi ini akan memakan waktu cukup lama (lebih dari 30 menit), dan disarankan untuk tidak melakukan aktivitas browsing saat proses ini berlangsung, baik itu download ataupun upload.

Harap diperhatikan juga, bahwa selama proses optimalisasi berlangsung, otomatis software Modem Booster ini akan melakukan proses transfer data (upload dan download) yang cukup besar, jadi harus dilihat juga sisa pulsa yang ada. Besaran data yang ditransfer bisa dilihat melalui Status Modem (klik kanan pada ikon koneksi internet yang ada pada system tray, kemudian pilih Status). Di sini terlihat proses transfer data adalah sebesar 1.043.819 bytes (upload) dan 3.395.212 bytes (download), jadi totalnya sekitar 4,4 Mb.

Setelah proses optimalisasi selesai maka Modem Booster akan menunjukkan perubahan yang terjadi antara sebelum dan setelah proses optimalisasi.

Dari hasil tersebut di atas dapat dijelaskan sebagai berikut:

Extreme Performance

Extreme Performance menunjukkan berbedaan kecepatan pada kecepatan tercepat dan terendah sebelum proses optimalisasi. Nilai prosentase perbedaan (Performance Improvement) menunjukkan variasi peningkatan yang bisa dicapai oleh modem yang kita gunakan.

Average Performance

Average Performance di sini menunjukkan kecepatan modem sebelum dioptimalisasi dan setelahnya. Jika prosentase yang diperoleh adalah 0%, berarti tidak ada peningkatan karena seting modem memang sudah optimal. Sebaliknya jika prosentase lebih dari 0% berarti modem belum optimal dan bisa ditingkatkan sebesar prosentase tersebut.

Best of the Best Performance

Best of the Best Performance adalah perbandingan kecepatan maksimal (optimal) yang bisa diraih antara sebelum dioptimalkan dan sesudahnya. Besaran prosentase menunjukkan peningkatan kecepatan yang bisa diraih setelah dilakukan optimalisasi modem dengan software Modem Booster ini.

Setelah saya lakukan optimalisasi koneksi dengan Modem Booster ini, saya coba lakukan tes koneksi dengan Speedtest.net, hasil yang saya peroleh adalah kecepatan download sebesar 25Kbps (0,25Mbps) dan upload sebesar 18Kbps (0,18Mbps).

Demikian informasi sekilas tentang software Modem Booster ini. Software Modem Booster bisa dibeli di situs pengembangnya, atau bisa coba di sini.

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2009-10-23T15:00:00.000+07:00

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Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 2 by Dattebayo

2009-05-04T13:32:00.001+07:00

Reported by: Tazmo on 11:55PM Sunday the 26th of April, 2009 Rise and shine! A special surprise on this beautiful Sunday! The SECOND movie from the Japanese Naruto: Shippuuden anime series, the one that was released in theaters across the beautiful Country of Japan last August, has now been released completely translated in to English via subtitles by our old friends over at Dattebayo! Entitled: Kizuna (or Bonds, if you prefer) this movie is set in a time where... "A mysterious group of ninjas make a surprise attack on Konoha, which causes great damage. The nightmare of another Shinobi World War could become a reality. Sasuke, who is still a missing nin from Konoha trying to kill his brother, Itachi, appears for the second time in front of Naruto at an unknown location to prevent it from happening" and can be given a download by absolutely ANYBODY who wants it. All you have to do is click on over to Dattebayo's Webpage to download the torrent file, to then open up in to your favorite BitTorrent program to begin the download of the actual video file (Ahh, it felt good to type that again!). OR, of course, if you like things to get done fast and just happen to be one of our AWESOME animePLUS! Members (who get access to Naruto and over 1100 other anime series you can give this episode a speedy direct HTTP download from one of our many high speed servers over on our Naruto: Shippuuden Anime Downloads page. Enjoy! Check back for Movie 3... in about a year :P

Naruto: Shippuuden Episode 107 by HorribleSubs

2009-05-04T13:31:00.001+07:00

Reported by: Tazmo on 4:15AM Friday the 1st of May, 2009 Mayday! Mayday! Incommiiingggg! OK, I know it's not actually May yet, but with no chapter from the Japanese Naruto manga series coming out this week due to a string of holidays in Japan known, of course, as Golden Week, this is probably as good of an opportunity as I'll get to reference the fact that it is (almost) May now! Anywho, now for what you came for, the 107th episode from the Japanese Naruto: Shippuuden anime series entitled: Bitter Enemies Together - has been released now completely translated in to English, and can be given a free download by absolutely anybody who wants it! Simply choose your format, either: 480p SD or 720p HD, download the corresponding torrent file, and then open it up in to your BitTorrent program to begin the download of the actual video file. OR, if you like your anime quick and easy (and who doesn't!) and just happen to be one of our AWESOME animePLUS! Members (who get access to Naruto and over 1100 other anime series you can give this episode a speedy direct HTTP download from one of our many high speed servers over on our Naruto: Shippuuden Anime Downloads page. Don't forget to check below for the movie, if you haven't yet!

Naruto: Shippuuden Episode 092 by HorribleSubs in 1080p HD

2009-01-18T10:23:00.001+07:00

Reported by: Tazmo on

6:09AM Friday the 16th of January, 2009

Ohayou! Well, if you are one of those early risers who have absolutely
no place to go on a Thursday morning, no work, no school, then this
whole coming out really early in the morning on a Thursday thing is
working out great for you! Come to think of it, our European friends
must be loving it, too, aren't you? The 92nd episode from the Japanese
Naruto: Shippuuden anime series has been released, once again, in both 480p SD and 1080p HD (the BEST
quality you will find *anywhere*) by the new beautiful face of the
Naruto fansubbing community, HorribleSubs, completely translated in to
English. Absolutely anybody can give this episode a download in
whichever version they choose, if you can find the links that were not
so subtly hidden in this post. As with last week, please read this wonderful file
for help with playing the MKV file. Alternatively, if you are one of
our super awesome, cool, and amazing (all rolled up in to one ball) animePLUS! members you can give this episode a direct HTTP download, also in 480p or 1080p, from our Naruto: Shippuuden Anime Downloads
page. Enjoy the episode, stay tuned for manga... this week I am most
likely not lying about this, so do be sure to check back periodically
over the next couple days!

Naruto Manga Chapter 431

2009-01-18T10:22:00.001+07:00

Reported by: Tazmo on

7:27PM Friday the 16th of January, 2009

It's here! It's arrived! It's the first chapter from the Japanese
Naruto manga series in... well, what seems like FOREVER! The 431st
chapter from the series has been released! Translated! In to English!
Entitled: Naruto Erupts!! - this chapter is, as usual (if you can still
remember...) available to aboslutely anybody who wants it, via a
completely free direct HTTP download from our Naruto Manga Downloads page. Enjoy the chapter, which I'm sure all of you probably are instead of continuing to read what I have to say!

Foundation: Episode III - The Top 25 Square Games

2008-09-24T14:50:00.001+07:00

Foundation: Episode III - The Top 25 Square Games

09.08.02 Kevin Leung

Last time on Looking Glass: Foundation Episode II.

Do you still have the original NES cartridge of Final Fantasy? Good. Hold it up to your ear; I think you can hear it talk:

“Listen here, kiddo. Back in my day, we didn’t need no fancy three-dee
graphics! All them pretty FMV movies you see just rot your brain! It’s
like candy! No good fer ya. We had to rough it out, see - it was all
about the gameplay! Gunblades and Summon Monsters didn’t mean squat if
all ya had was a handful of experience points! Psh, a whole lotta good
that’ll do ya. What’s that? Emerald Weapon? I’ll beat him with my cane
and one hand tied behind my back! Try the Warmech! Ya darn tootin’
that’s a boss! Now, there’s something that’ll put colour in your
cheekbones. And when did everything get so darn expensive??? In my day,
3 gold coins could get you a sword, a phoenix down, an airship, and a
good night’s sleep at the inn! You kids should be grateful for
everything ya got. We didn’t have no CD-ROM format. If you pushed the
power button and all ya got was a grey screen and some funny lookin’
symbols, that meant your cartridge ain’t workin’, boss. Ya had to blow
inside the cartridge, ya see. Yeah, just blow in there and make sure
all that space dust was gone. Speakin’ of which, why don’t you dust me
off and gimme another spin, huh? Whaddya say? Then we can go listen to
some real rock, none of this Linkin Park noise…”

Plays like: Your father’s Dungeons & Dragons combined with your little brother’s Lego.

“It’s the first Final Fantasy, what more needs to be said? Without
this game, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy the other plethora of Square
games. Period.”

Naruto: Shippuuden Episode 075 by Dattebayo

2008-09-24T14:42:00.001+07:00

Reported by: Tazmo on

1:21AM Friday the 12th of September, 2008

The episode known as The Elder Priest's Prayer, the 75th episode from
the super awesome Japanese Naruto: Shippuuden anime series has been
released, completely translated in to English via the usage of
subtitles by Dattebayo. And, as with every episode for the last 5
years, absolutely anybody who wants to watch it is completely free to
do so. All you need to do is click to Dattebayo's Webpage
to give the torrent file a download, to then open up in to your
favorite BitTorrent program to begin the download of the actual video
file. Or, if you should happen to prefer things quick and easy, this
episode is up for a direct HTTP download on over 30 servers for the
exclusive use of our super awesome animePLUS! Members (who get access to this, and hundreds of other series) on our Naruto: Shippuuden Anime Downloads
page! Please do stick around for the release of the 416th chapter from
the Japanese Naruto manga series, which should hopefully be coming out
very soon!

Official Final Fantasy Dissidia site open - coming to PSP! [UPDATE]

2008-09-24T14:35:00.001+07:00

The official site for Final Fantasy Dissidia
has opened today. Tragically, there's very little to it beyond a short
flash intro. "Fantasy is endless", it says. You don't say. Twelve
"Final" Fantasies so far with a decade more to come?
Some might definitely call that endless. Fine by me, I'll take as much
as they can give. As the site says, more information will be revealed
at the Square Enix Party later this month.

The Dissidia flash itself is a bit bare, despite some pretty ~~character~~ logo art by ~~Nomura~~
Yoshitaka Amano. By checking another part of the Square Enix website
(namely the PSP section of the upcoming games list), we can see Dissidia nestled at the top, confirming our suspicions that it will definitely be coming to our favourite handheld. Check it out and see for yourself!

We'll keep you posted as more information becomes available.

[UPDATE]
The logo art is by Yoshitaka Amano, not Tetsuya Nomura as originally
thought. Nomura will, however, be doing the character art for the game
itself.

[Thanks, Silver Wolfe!]

Final Fantasy Dissidia

2008-09-24T14:33:00.001+07:00

Overview of Final Fantasy Dissidia

Final Fantasy Dissidia is a 3D fighting game that's due to come out in
2008 for the Playstation Portable. It has been developed part of the
20th anniversary of Final Fantasy and as such, it will contain
characters from Final Fantasy's amazing past. Many have likened this
game to the previous Ehrgeiz, but so far things seem to be much
different.

Final Fantasy Dissidia Sales Figures

Japan - Unknown
North America - Unknown
Other Territories - Unknown

Total - Unknown

Notable Final Fantasy Dissidia Previews

Recent Final Fantasy Dissidia Headlines @ Square Union

2/8/2008 -
Dissidia To Be Released December 2008

26/6/2008 -
New Final Fantasy Dissidia Trailer

26/6/2008 -
What Has Happened to Final Fantasy Dissidia?

11/6/2008 -
New Final Fantasy Dissidia Famitsu Scan

3/3/2008 -
New Potential Final Fantasy Dissidia Characters - Golbez, Exdeath, Kefka, Jecht

23/12/2007 -
Jump Fiesta 2008: New Potential Characters for Dissidia (Tidus/Judge)

23/12/2007 -
Jump Fiesta 2008: Final Fantasy Dissidia Impressions

20/12/2007 -
New V-Jump Final Fantasy Dissidia Scans

9/12/2007 -
Jump Fiesta 2008: Final Fantasy Dissidia To Be Playable

22/9/2007 -
TGS 2007: Firion Joining Squall

Play UK Interview - Kitase and Hashimoto talk XIII and regard the VII Remake Demands

2008-08-16T20:25:00.001+07:00

Kitase and Hashimoto have been interviewed by the UK video gaming magazine - PLAY UK on the topic of Final Fantasy XIII.

Here is the interview as following on the topic of Final Fantasy XIII
and the Fabula Nova Crystallis series. Questions will be in Bold and
the Square-Enix Staff Members replies will be in italics.

With XII you guys took the franchise into a different direction, do you plan to do this with XIII too?

Kitase: Final Fantasy XIII will actually be different to Final
Fantasy XII, as well as different from the other Final Fantasy games
that have been released. The development staff behind XIII is actually
the same staff that was behind Final Fantasy X, but of course they have
played Final Fantasy XII and have studied it as well. So maybe
taste-wise XIII will be closer to Final Fantasy X, but the active-time
battle system which was not in Final Fantasy X, will be going back in
XIII. So in that sense it could be more similar to Final Fantasy XII.
But it is going to be a more evolved ATB System, so just like the
monsters roamed around in Final Fantasy XII the monsters will be
roaming the fields and you can actually see and avoid them, but the
overall experience will be totally different.

How will XIII's spin-offs tie into each other?

Hashimoto: Just to clarify, Final Fantasy XIII has three
titles so far but we don't consider them as spin-offs as such. But all
three titles are based on certain mythology that exists in the game
world and each director of each game offers his different
interpretation based on that myth. So that it is not a linear sequel or
prequel type expansion, it is more like an expanded universe, one based
on concepts , and that's how we decided to move with this project.

Well how do you decide on which Final Fantasy games to expand upon and which ones to not?

Hashimoto: Well the director of the original title, the one at
the core, will decide if they want to expand on certain characters
because there are a lot of unique characters that appear in the series
and the worlds that can be expanded on further. So the director, also
based on fan feedback as well, might decide that he will base a certain
game on another title and the producer will look at that. Then the
business overview will decide whether or not it is financially feasible
to produce these sequels.

Can you give us any insight to the themes and the characters of XIII?

Kitase: What we can disclose right now is what I have heard
from Director Motomu Toriyama. The theme is going to involve some kind
of ultimate decision and the characters will start in a situation of
devastation., and they will be led on a path in which they have to make
a decision in order to create hope and a brighter future. That's really
all we can say.

What are you guys most excited about regarding XIII?

Hashimoto: Well, this is an answer more from a more marketing
standpoint, but obviously we announced the title for both PlayStation 2
and X-Box 360, so in a sense we're very excited to be able to appeal to
a new user base and fans that are users of both PlayStation 3 and X-Box
360. Another thing I'm very excited about is that it has traditionally
taken a year for the localisation to take place, so the elements that
made the series culturally Japanese? In a sense we began to think that
in the games. For now we have come to the conclusion that since the
people making the games are born and raised in Japan it is just a
natural part of us that come out in the games we make , we're not
really conscious about over cultures or markets around the world
however after Final Fantasy VII we began to become more conscious of
the Western market. So we just go with what comes naturally.

You guys have a very vocal fan base, how do you respond to the
pressure from these fans - for instance the current call for a Final
Fantasy VII Remake? Do you welcome such demands, or do you feel like
telling these guys "shut up and let us get on with the game"?

Hashimoto: *Laughs* Since the internet has become a common
part of our life there have been a lot of comments that are sent to us
and people send us petitions even on the things they want to see, and
we obviously watch these comments and we receive the messages and we
take them into consideration. But of course a lot of the requests are
not possible to work on all at once. The Team that's working on Final
Fantasy XIII first has to complete that then start working on something
different. So the voice of the fans is important and the teams
definitely see it, but we want people to understand that we can't work
on everything at once to satisfy everyone's needs.

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Overall, information to the same standards to what they have been
releasing and Hashimoto states what I have been seen or heard stating
continually. With those statements I really hope that it will get
through to people.... eventually....

Also, no new images/artworks/screenshots were shown in the magazine
issue - only images from the trailer on the Final Fantasy XIII Official
site and some screenshots from the Final Fantasy VII PlayStation 3 Demo
video.

Also in other news (or as Garland would call "The Paper-clip News") :

The Black Mages have had a live concert featuring the remixers/DJs from
the Final Fantasy Remix Album and also on stage they had some Final
Fantasy cosplayers recreate the Final Fantasy VIII - SeeD Ball Dance
and scenes from other Final Fantasies such as the Opera Scene (Final
Fantasy VI) and the Play from Final Fantasy VII and the one from Final
Fantasy IX whilst the Black Mages performed with intermissions in which
the Remixers/DJs took their chances to set up some tracks from the
Album which they remixed there in front of the crowd (who had a HUGE
line up) , from what I can recognize from photos on the Famitsu
website. This may cause a surge for another Live album release of which
may feature some additional tracks, to the side of causing more demand
for another Black Mages album to come as soon as possible.

I am not sure of something for Dissidia though, I have been reading on
some Japanese blogs of people who attended the recent Square-Enix
Members party and they still read as Ten characters featured - not the
nine that Garland had announced in a previous update. I can only
conclude to a possible mistranslation / translation error. There might
also be another form for either Ultimecia or the Cloud of Darkness due
to an image surfacing before being removed online of a female character
in a black outfit with somewhat of a v-neck top or dress wearing
red-ish lipstick and a purple monster/beast head that somewhat
resembles the final Guardian Force known as the "ultimate GF" from
Final Fantasy VIII ~ Griever, but also resembles a Behemoth due to the
shape and style of the horns. However the outfit shown on the character
was that of neither Ultimecia or the Cloud of Darkness leading to
either character customization, the Cloud of Darkness changing forms,
Ultimecia merging with Griever... or the possible inclusion of another
female character in Dissidia. I will be following this up further so
this can be taken as a grain of sand for now.

Square-Enix have updated the Sigma Harmonics website, they are also
featuring a section of their Members Site (Japanese side) to have Sigma
Harmonics Members. So far the trailer, concept art and overall designs
look great to me. Especially with the theme song for the game "Harmonia
Vita" being released early on the artist's album "RIOT GIRL". I've
tried mystery / crime mystery type RPGs on the Nintendo DS but they
seemed rather monotonous to me however with the 3D system it seems like
it's going to be worth waiting for the release and if it's not released
outside of Japan, then it's worth the import in my opinion.

I also forgot to announce this from the party: In Final Fantasy XIII,
there has been a new character introduced that looks similar to
Sephiroth. I don't know if it's a female or male character as the
character only appeared shortly.

And Nomura had also completely confirmed that Final Fantasy Versus XIII
will remain a World-Wide PlayStation 3 Exclusive. I have just been
making sure that all sources were not mistranslated or mistook say,
Siren as a new character for XIII as Siren has already been shown
officially.

Square-Enix have announced a "Final Fantasy XI Players' Collection"
which will feature a limited edition talisman of a sort which is
actually of an item from Vana'diel / is an actual item in the Final
Fantasy XI world. Which will only be out for a limited amount of time.
No idea if they are going with what they have done in the past of "Buy
the real item, get the item in the game" concept or not. It was
featured on PlayOnline.

And that's all I currently have to announce right now, I'll be keeping an eye out for more news.

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Final Fantasy XIII No Longer a PS3 Exclusive

2008-08-16T20:18:00.001+07:00

I'm sure some may already have heard, but Final Fantasy XIII is no longer 'exclusively' available for just the Playstation 3. The game is now also available for the Xbox 360. This news came straight from the mouth of Square-Enix president, Yoishi Wada. The announcement came at the end of the Microsoft press conference and was accompanied by a video package for the title. "Releasing an Xbox 360 version of Final Fantasy XIII will allow us to provide the game to even more fans in the two regions of North America and Europe," said Wada. "We are currently working hard on these two versions". In addition, Wada also announced several release dates for other products in the Square-Enix portfolio that will be appearing on Xbox 360. Infinite Undiscovery will launch on September 2, Star Ocean: The Last Hope in early 2009, and The Last Remnant on November 20th worldwide. Personally, I have been holding out on buying the PS3 until FFXIII was released for it. This news sort of side-tracks me though, since I do enjoy the online achievements that the XBOX 360 offers. I will probably still continue to buy the PS3 version, as I really need a Blu Ray player. __________________ Webmaster @ thefinalfantasy.com webmaster@thefinalfantasy.com

Naruto: Shippuuden Episode 071 by Dattebayo

2008-08-16T20:01:00.001+07:00

Reported by: Tazmo on

4:25AM Friday the 15th of August, 2008

Good evening friends! The 71st episode of the Japanese Naruto:
Shippuuden anime series entitled: Friends - the latest episode to come
directly from Japan, airing on the wonderful channel that is TV Tokyo,
has been released completely translated in to English via the usage of
those nice subtitles by Dattebayo. As usual, this episode can be
watched by absolutely anybody who wants to watch it, and all you need
to do to get started is simply click on over to Dattebayo's Webpage
to give the torrent file a download, to then open up in to your
favorite BitTorrent program to begin the download of the actual video
file. Or, if you prefer to give this episode a download with some World Record speed, and just happen to be one of our super awesome animePLUS! Members (who get access to this, and hundreds of other series) you can get this episode from our Naruto: Shippuuden Anime Downloads page!

New Final Fantasy XIII trailer from E3

2008-07-29T11:01:00.001+07:00

Since I didn't see this posted here yet...

A new FFXIII trailer from E3 is out.

It features the new girl character, Carbuncle, Siren, Ifrit, as well as
a fair bit of old footage from the previous trailers. The world of
Pulse really looks lush and expansive. Quite nice.

A shocker here, is that FFXIII will hit the US and Europe as a PS3
& XBox360 game, instead of being only PS3 exclusive (but it will
remain this way in Japan)

Trailers can be found at Gametrailers here

Japanese version of the trailer, slightly higher quality. Direct video.

Gametrailers.com - Final Fantasy XIII - E3 2008: Japanese Trailer

E3 version. English text, slightly lower quality cos its taken by cam i
think. You can hear the people clapping at the end and the camera
flashes along the way.

Gametrailers.com - Final Fantasy XIII - E3 2008: MS Press Conference Cam Trailer

Enjoy.

Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon Now Available

2008-07-29T10:45:00.001+07:00

For those of you who havn't notticed, Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's
dungeon has arrived for the Nintendo Wii across North American shores
as of July the 8th, for detailed information on the game itself,
consult the Square Enix official site, or my previous news post
regarding the title. This is more of a nottice than a news bulletin.

But to get you psyched, here is a collection of trailers from the game,
with it's theme song titled as "Door crawl" by Ai Kawashima. ((Admin,
update our track lists! -_- ))

Enjoy:

YouTube - Chocobo Dungeon trailers and previews:For the Wii

Naruto: The Broken Bond Confirmed for Xbox 360

2008-07-29T10:23:00.001+07:00

Reported by: Tazmo on

5:44AM Wednesday the 16th of July, 2008

At the time we first reported on this title way back on July 3rd it was
nothing more than a rumor, but now, it has been made official! Naruto:
The Broken Bond - has been officially announced by Ubisoft, and is
under development in the Ubisoft Montreal studio, to be released this
November for the Xbox 360 console. Naruto: The Broken Bond will build
on Rise of a Ninja with an all new adventure where the loud mouthed
ninja will grow up a little and become a mature hero. Playing as
Naruto, players explore an open environment based on the popular anime
series and take part in its most important battles using new teamwork
skills both offline and online. Ubisoft also promises the ability to
team up with multiple characters (25 to choose from), an online
tournament mode, and new techniques and jutsu. We will keep you up to
date with all of the latest information on this now official game as
more details are released!

Naruto: Shippuuden Episode 067 by Dattebayo

2008-07-29T10:22:00.001+07:00

Reported by: Tazmo on

12:24AM Friday the 25th of July, 2008

Oh, has it ever been a long two weeks since we last saw anything from
the Naruto: Shippuuden anime series. It seems the powers that be love
to make us wait these days, building up the anticipation for when we
finally receive our 24 minutes of Naruto. And here it is, the 67th
episode of the Japanese Naruto: Shippuuden anime series entitled:
Everyone's Struggle - has been released, by Dattebayo, completely
translated in to English via the usage of subtitles. Yes, and for their
fourth consecutive year in a row, they have been kind enough to make
this episode available to absolutely anybody who wants it. All you need
to do for the pleasure of viewing this weeks episode is simply click on
over to Dattebayo's Webpage
to give the torrent file a download, to then open up in to your
favorite BitTorrent program to begin the download of the actual video
file. Or, if you should happen to prefer things quick and easy, this
episode is up for a direct HTTP download on over 30 servers for the
exclusive use of our super awesome animePLUS! Members (who get access to this, and hundreds of other series) on our Naruto: Shippuuden Anime Downloads page! Be sure to check back soon for the latest manga chapter!

Naruto Information > Countries

2008-06-06T22:13:00.001+07:00

In the series of Naruto there are 10 countries. Every country has
their own hidden village. Below you can find a map of each country, as
well as information such as which village belongs to them.

Every country is named or associated with a certain type of element.
Fighters who come from one of those countries usually have special
techniques that have to do with their respected element. In the series
of Naruto, only 4 main countries are really recognized. These countries
are: Fire, Water, Sound, and Earth.

Countries and Villages

· The Earth Country - Hidden Village in the Rocks
· The Fire Country - Hidden Village in the Leaves
· The Grass Country - Hidden Village in the Grass
· The Lightning Country - Hidden Village in the Clouds
· The Rain Country - Hidden Village in the Rain
· The Sound (Rice) Country - Hidden Village in the Sound
· The Wave Country - Hidden Village in the Waves
· The Water Country - Hidden Village in the Mist
· The Waterfall Country - Hidden Village in the Waterfalls
· The Wind Country - Hidden Village in the Sand

Five Main Villages

The five main villages are the Leaf
Village, Sand Village, Water Village, Lightning Vilage, and Earth
Village. Each of the 5 main villages has a Kage. A Kage is like a
governor; he/she runs their village. There are a total of 5 Kages. The
Kage is usually the strongest person in the village. Each Kage is
chosen by it's villagers to rule and command it's army of ninjas and
regulate the village. Kages manage most of important issues that relate
to the village such as money and anything else a normal governor would
do. They are public icons and are usually in public events held within
the village. Kages are the people assigned to Rank A missions. Below is
a list of the names of each Kage and what village they govern.

Hokage

Hokage is the name of the Kage of the Leaf Village. Hokage translates to: Fire Shadow

Kazekage

Kazekage is the name of the Kage of the Sand Village. Kazekage translates to: Wind Shadow

Raikage

Raikage is the Kage of the Lightning Village. Raikage translates to: Lightning Shadow

Mizukage

Mizukage is the Kage of the Water Village. Mizukage translates to Water Shadow

Tsuchikage

Tsuchikage is the Kage of the Earth Village. Tsuchikage translates to Earth Shadow.

Naruto's News

2008-06-06T20:27:00.001+07:00

Naruto: Hurricane Chronicles 62 released!

Posted by SasukeNC on Today, 10:54 PM

The
new episode titled "Teammate" has been released by Dattebayo. It is
available for download and soon will be available for streaming. I hope
you guys enjoy this episode. Expect manga to be out early tomorrow
morning!

Naruto: Clash Of Ninja Revolution 2 for Wii

Posted by SasukeNC on Yesterday, 07:42 PM

TOMY
Corporation and D3Publisher of America, Inc. (D3PA), publishers of
interactive entertainment software, today announced Naruto: Clash of
Ninja Revolution 2, a fighting game for Wii. As the first Naruto Wii
title designed specifically for the North American audience, Clash of
Ninja Revolution 2 promises an impressive list of playable characters
from the Naruto universe, a polished and well-balanced fighting engine,
and a deep, original storyline that expands upon episodes from VIZ
Media's hit animated TV series Naruto. Naruto: Clash of Ninja
Revolution 2 will support widescreen (16:9) and progressive scan at
480p when it hits stores this fall.

Edit: All
of the site's features work once again. We had to restore the site back
to what it was on June 2nd. You can now submit your own content again.
If you see any errors, please do not hesitate to email me!

Viz Media Debuts New Naruto Chapter Book Series

Posted by SasukeNC on Jun 01 2008, 04:18 AM

Los
Angeles, CA, May 30, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the
entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing,
animation and licensing companies, showcases its first Chapter Book
series based on NARUTO, the wildly popular animated and manga (graphic
novel) series, at the 2008 Book Expo America (BEA) show which takes
place May 30-June 1, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los
Angeles, California. BEA is the preeminent yearly trade event for
publishers and booksellers in North America. VIZ Media will be located
in Booth #1647.

The NARUTO Chapter Book series is the latest
addition to the company's VIZKIDS imprint designed for younger readers.
It tells the action-packed saga of a boy named Naruto Uzumaki who
dreams of becoming the world�s greatest ninja. The stories are designed
to reinforce positive messages about friendship, teamwork, resilience
and overcoming adversity through a variety of adventures inspired by
the original manga series. Each Chapter Book edition is based on the
original concept by NARUTO creator Masashi Kishimoto and will be
presented in an 80-page volume in the traditional Western style (left
to right), complemented by illustrations, a map, a glossary and more!

Final Fantasy 13 New

2008-06-04T12:05:00.001+07:00

Strong possibility of Final Fantasy 13 Simultaneous Release

Published by Katalin at 6:32 pm under Final Fantasy 13

It
is now looking more likely that a worldwide simultaneous release might
just happen for Final Fantasy 13 and Final Fantasy Versus 13. The
Square Enix president, Yoichi Wada, has said that he wishes
simultaneous releases of Square Enix games to become the standard.

He added to this by saying the western market is much more
interested in the Japanese style games Square Enix is famous for and
now provides them more business than Japan alone.

Wada now wishes to join together the two stages of creating the Japanese release and then translating it.

Link: http://it.nikkei.co.jp

Final Fantasy Cosplay

2008-05-31T21:28:00.001+07:00

· Filed under Anime

Here are some of the best Final Fantasy cosplays pictures that you can find online. See your favourite characters come to life.

Naruto New

2008-05-31T21:12:00.001+07:00

Naruto Manga Chapter 402

Reported by: Tazmo on

5:34AM Friday the 30th of May, 2008

Last Words - the title of the latest chapter of the super awesome
Japanese Naruto manga series to come directly out of Japan, directly
from the pages of the Weekly Shonen Jump Magazine, the 402nd chapter,
has been released completely translated in to English and edited to a
higher quality by binktopia. As with every Naruto manga release for the
past 5 years, absolutely anybody who wants to read this chapter is
completely free to do so! All you need to do is click on over to our Naruto Manga Downloads page to give this chapter a direct HTTP download from one of our many high speed manga serving servers.

Naruto: Shippuuden Episode 061 by Dattebayo

Reported by: Tazmo on

2:37AM Friday the 30th of May, 2008

The 61st episode of the Japanese Naruto: Shippuuden anime series, the
latest episode to air on millions of television sets across Japan, all
tuned to TV Tokyo, just a few short hours ago, has been released
completely translated in to English via subtitles by Dattebayo. This
episode which is entitled: Contact - can be given a download just like
every other Naruto: Shippuuden episode by absolutely anybody who wants
to watch it! All you need to do is simply click on over to Dattebayo's Webpage
to give the torrent file a download, to then open up in to your
favorite BitTorrent program. Or, if you should happen to prefer things
quick and easy, this episode is up for a direct HTTP download on over
30 servers for the exclusive use of our super awesome animePLUS! Members (who get access to this, and hundreds of other series) on our Naruto: Shippuuden Anime Downloads page.

All About Naruto - Did You Know?

2008-05-17T21:10:00.001+07:00

Did you know that the name of Uzumaki Naruto comes from a city in the Tokushima Prefecture of Japan named Naruto? The city of Naruto was founded on March 15th, 1947 and has a population of 64,257 and a density of 474.40 per km². Naruto is most famous for the Naruto Whirlpools (Uzumaki, hence Uzumaki Naruto), a famous tourist attraction. Naruto also is home to the Ryozenji and Gokurakuji temples, the first two temples of the 88 temples on the Shikoku Pilgrimage that are believed to have been visited by the famous Buddhist monk Kukai, who was born in Zentsuji of the Shikoku Prefecture in 774. The pilgrimage is 745 miles long (1200 kilometers) and traditionally walked, which can take up to 60 days to do completely. Those who do complete the entire pilgrimage are known as o-henro-san and are often recognizable by their white clothing, sedge hats, and walking sticks. Also in Naruto is the Ohnaruto Bridge, a suspension bridge on the route that connects Kobe with Naruto. Completed in 1985 the bridge crosses the Naruto Strait (location of the Naruto Whirlpools) and has a span of 876 meters (2,874 feet), good for being named the 25th largest bridge in the world.

Naruto, Tokushima from Space

FF XIII

2008-05-17T21:04:00.001+07:00

Final Fantasy XIII was confirmed at E3 this year as the thirteenth installment in the Final Fantasy main series, the game will use the PS3's engine to the full boasting incredible battle sequences, aimed to play something similar to the battles of Advent Children, and beautiful graphics.
The compilation of Final Fantasy XIII, Fabula Nova Crystallis has three confirmed games, Final Fantasy XIII, Final Fantasy Versus XIII and Final Fantasy Agito XIII.
Like Final Fantasy XIII this is going to be a great game and deffinately one worth waiting for.

Naruto --> Jutsu, Basic, Ranking

2008-05-10T09:16:00.001+07:00

In the series of Naruto a jutsu ("Technique" or "Skill" in Japanese)
is a general term referring to any technique a ninja might use that not
any ordinary human could naturally imitate. In some cases the line
between a simple action and a Jutsu is blurred and vague, allowing for
some humor (Uzumaki Naruto: "What? How did you get loose?!" Uchiha
Sasuke: "Rope Untying no Jutsu. It's basic stuff.")

Jutsu are usually the product of channeling chakra to a certain part
or parts of the body (through the inner coil system, which is to chakra
as blood vessels are to blood) and then manipulating it to create an
effect which wouldn't be possible otherwise. If the inner coil system
malfunctions or is blocked in any way, it is impossible to perform any
jutsu at all.

The English version of the Naruto manga has English names for the
attacks, which are often stated with the attacks' Japanese names in
translations starting in 2005. The North American Naruto fanbase
prefers to use the Japanese as of April 2005. In the English TV show, a
different set of attack names is used.

Basic information
Generally speaking, jutsu are
divided into three categories: Taijutsu (Body techniques), Genjutsu
(Mind techniques) and Ninjutsu (Techniques that rely on sources beyond
those). Besides these main categories there is another, more specific
category: Fūin jutsu (Sealing techniques).

Besides being either Ninjutsu, Taijutsu or Genjutsu a jutsu can also be
"Hiden" ( Secret). Hiden jutsu are jutsu passed down from generation to
generation within some clans.

There is technically another category called Kinjutsu (Forbidden
Techniques), but it refers not to the type of the jutsu but to the fact
that it is forbidden to learn or perform it. A technique can be
categorized as kinjutsu if it either causes great harm to the user if
overused, such as Rock Lee's Lotus techniques, or if the techniques are
dark or sinister in nature, such as many of Orochimaru's skills.

There are also Kekkei genkai. These are not really jutsu, but
special, genetically inherited abilities like the ability to copy other
jutsu or to merge your body with other bodies. Kekkei genkai abilities
that work via the user's eye are called Dojutsu (Pupil Techniques).
Some jutsu are based on Kekkei Genkai, like Tsukuyomi.

Ranking

There are seven different ranks in jutsu:

S-rank: Secret: extreme level jutsu

A-rank: Kinjutsu: ultra high level jutsu

B-rank: Jounin level jutsu

C-rank: Chuunin level jutsu

D-rank: Genin level jutsu

E-rank: Academy student level jutsu

No rank: Jutsu relying on the unique abilities of the users (Kekkei genkai, Hiden jutsu)

Final Fantasy XIII demo later this year

2008-05-10T09:03:00.001+07:00

So say certain sources.

According to US magazine EGM, the highly anticipated Final Fantasy XIII is in the pipeline for a demo that’ll hit the PlayStation Network later this year.

EGM explains, "Xbox Live may be the download hotspot this spring (thanks in large part to the Halo 3
multiplayer demo), but late this year the honour will go to the
PlayStation Network. We hear that Square Enix will release a demo of
its highly anticipated role-playing game via Sony's online
marketplace."

Square Enix has yet to comment on whether or not a demo will in
fact hit the PlayStation Network, though, if you care Squenix, we
wouldn’t mind if such an initiative came to fruition.

Naruto on the PS3 this fall!

2008-04-23T10:22:00.001+07:00

Only a few weeks after releasing Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 for the PS2,
Namco Bandai has announced CyberConnect2 (the development team behind
the previous Ultimate Ninja games) will be bringing Naruto: Ultimate
Ninja Storm to the PlayStation 3 this fall.

Because of the jump
to the PS3, the game will feature some the most advanced graphics ever
seen in a Naruto game including "fluid animation, incredible visual
detail and an advanced facial expression system." According to Namco
Bandai, the graphics will actually surpass traditional hand-drawn
animation.

Another new feature to be introduced with the move to
the PS3 are new 3D fighting environments for the battles. Each battle
will be one-on-one (with the option of two supporting characters) and
players will be able to pick from 25 Naruto characters. A two-player
Versus mode will also be included. Outside of the fighting, the game
will be a free-roaming sandbox version of the Hidden Leaf Village and
the Forest of Death where players will be able to take on over 100
missions.

"Naruto's PlayStation 3 system debut truly blurs the
line between gaming and animation to deliver the most immersive and
authentic interactive experience the franchise has ever seen," said
Todd Thorson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations with Namco
Bandai Games America, Inc. "Players will marvel at the game's
jaw-dropping graphics, fast-paced 3D fighting and new open-world
exploration as they experience a classic Naruto storyline with all of
their favorite characters and environments."

Posted by SasukeNC on Apr 20 2008, 01:09 PM

Final Fantasy 7 Dirge of Cerberus

2008-04-19T21:25:00.001+07:00

Dirge of Cerberus Storyline

While the people of a dark city (Kalm) are holding a festival, the city is
attacked. The Deep Ground Soldiers (DG Soldiers) had assaulted the city from the
sky and were trapped underground because of meteor.
The DG Soldiers are also searching for Vincent.

The attack leads us to believe that the world is going to undergo another time
of trouble and worry. But this time, only Vincent and his guns will be able to
take the veil of darkness off. But this doesn’t mean that Vincent will have to
endure all the hardships of doing this himself. He will be accompanied by a few
old companions, and some new friends.

Reference: Dirge of Cerberus (With
Permission)

Dirge of Cerberus Information

Game: Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus
Developer:
Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Genre: Gun Action RPG
Medium: DVD-ROM
Platform: PlayStation
2

Dirge of Cerberus Release Date

Japan: Late 2005 (Not Confirmed)

North America: Early 2006 (Not Confirmed)

Europe: Mid 2006 (Not Confirmed)

About Final Fantasy

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Further information: List of Final Fantasy media

The first installment of the series premiered in Japan on December 18, 1987. Each subsequent title was numbered and given a unique story. Since the original release, many Final Fantasy games have been localized for markets in North America, Europe, and Australia, on numerous video game consoles, IBM PC compatible computers, and mobile phones. Future installments will appear on seventh generation video game consoles; two upcoming titles for the PlayStation 3 include Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII. As of March 2007, there are 28 games in the franchise.[4] This number includes the main installments from Final Fantasy to Final Fantasy XII, as well as direct sequels and spin-offs. Many of the older titles have been re-released on multiple platforms.

Main series

Cover of the North America release of Final Fantasy for the Nintendo Entertainment System
Final Fantasy was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in Japan in 1987 and in North America in 1990.[9] The story focuses on the four "Light Warriors" and their elemental orbs, which have been darkened by four Elemental Fiends. Final Fantasy introduced many concepts to the console RPG genre.[5]
Final Fantasy II was originally released on the Famicom in Japan in 1988.[10] The story centers on four youths who join a resistance to end the Emperor's military campaign against the world. Final Fantasy II was the first game to introduce Chocobos and Cid.[5]
Final Fantasy III was released on the Famicom in Japan in 1990.[11] The plot focuses on four orphaned youths who come across a crystal, which grants them power and instructs them to restore balance to the world. It was the first game to implement a Job System, summoning and introduce Moogles.[5]
Final Fantasy IV was released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991; in North America, it was released as Final Fantasy II.[12] The story centers on a Dark Knight and his journey to save the world from the evil Golbez.[13] It was the first game to introduce the "Active Time Battle" system.[14]
Final Fantasy V was released on the Super Famicom in Japan in 1992.[15] The story focuses on a wanderer and his allies as they prevent the resurgence of Exdeath. It features an expanded version of the Job System from Final Fantasy III.
Final Fantasy VI was released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994,[16] but it was released in North America under the title Final Fantasy III.[16] The plot centers on a group of rebels as they attempt to overthrow an imperial dictatorship. It has more battle customization options than its predecessors, as well as the largest playable cast in the series.
Final Fantasy VII was released on the PlayStation in 1997 and was the first title to be officially released in Europe.[17] The story centers on a group of adventurers as they battle a powerful corporation. Final Fantasy VII was the first game in the series to use 3D computer graphics, which feature fully polygonal characters on pre-rendered backgrounds. This is the first Final Fantasy to have the same number designation in America and Japan since the original game was released.
Final Fantasy VIII was released on the PlayStation in 1999.[18] The plot focuses on a group of young mercenaries who seek to prevent a sorceress from manipulating an international war. It was the first game in the series to consistently use realistically proportioned characters, and feature a vocal piece as its theme music.
Final Fantasy IX was released on the PlayStation in 2000.[19] The story begins with the protagonists attempting to stop a war sparked by an ambitious queen. It returned to the series' roots by revisiting a more traditional Final Fantasy setting.
Final Fantasy X was released on the PlayStation 2 in 2001.[20] The story focuses on the protagonists trying to defeat a rampaging force known as Sin. Final Fantasy X introduced fully three-dimensional areas and voice acting to the series, and it was the first to spawn a direct sequel (Final Fantasy X-2).
Final Fantasy XI was released on the PlayStation 2 and PC in 2002[21], and later on the Xbox 360. The first MMORPG in the series, Final Fantasy XI is set in Vana'diel, where players can experience hundreds of quests and stories. It is also the first game in the series to feature real-time battles instead of random encounters.
Final Fantasy XII was released for the PlayStation 2 in 2006.[22] The game takes place in Ivalice, where the empires of Archadia and Rozarria are waging an endless war. It features a real-time battle system similar to Final Fantasy XI, a "gambit" system that automatically controls the actions of characters, and a "license board" that determines which abilities and equipment the character can use.
Final Fantasy XIII is in development for the PlayStation 3. It will be the flagship installment of the Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy XIII compilation.

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Naruto Information > Summonings

2008-04-04T21:57:00.001+07:00

The summoning technique in Naruto requires the user to sign an
ancient scroll in their own blood and end the signature with a
handprint, also in their blood. Multiple characters perform the
Kuchiyose no Jutsu (summoning technique) in the series, each with their
own distinct animal of choice.

Interestingly enough there is an ancient Japanese myth that states:
"The Snake defeats the Frog, the Slug defeats the Snake, the Frog
defeats the Slug." The 3 Senins and their new proteges (Jiraiya is
teaching Naruto, Orochimaru is teaching Sasuke, and Tsunade is teaching
Sakura) can each summon these creatures respectively.

Bees

Standard Bee - The Standard bee used by the Kamizurui
clan. Its stinger is loaded with an exceptionally lethal poison, and it
can be made to carry exploding tags to inflict massive damage on an
enemy. Another common tactic is to have them attack in large numbers,
along with fake bees made from honey, to confuse enemies.

Giant Larva - Similar in appearance to regular bee
larva, only much bigger. Often used in traps by the Kamizurui Clan,
these larvae can drain an enemy's chakra from a distance, making them
hard to attack.

Suzumebachi's Giant Bee - This is a special bee
summoned by Suzumebachi of the Kamizurui Clan. Loaded with a jaw of
razor sharp teeth, a deadly stinger, and wings capable of causing gale
force winds, this insect is a difficult opponent to defeat. It can also
spit massive amounts of honey from its mouth to trap and ensnare its
victims before moving in for the kill.

Birds

Gennou's Giant Bird - This giant bird is summoning of
the Hidden Heat Haze Village ninja Gennou. Since the Heat Haze Village
was destroyed and Gennou is its last surviving ninja, it is unknown
whether or not anyone else has the ability to summon a bird.

Dogs

Dog Pack - This is a pack of about 7 or 8 dogs
summoned by Kakashi during the Zabuza saga and again during the Sasuke
chase. These dogs help Kakashi fight by holding down the enemy to give
him a clear shot. They also help Kakashi track down people. Each dog
wields a cape with Japanese letters that forms a facial expression.

Pakkun - Pakkun is the smallest of the dog pack and
the only one capable of talking. Kakashi summoned him separately from
the dog pack to help Naruto, Sakura and Shikamaru track down Sasuke and
Gaara during the invasion of Konoha. He was the first of the dogs to
track the scent of Sasuke during this chase.

Fish

Piranha Schools - A swarm of tiny, vicious piranha
summoned by the mysterious ninja Ruiga, they appear when he first uses
his Suiton Seibun Houfutsu (Water Cannon Replica) technique to capture
his opponent in a large mass of water drawn from the ground. The
piranha go into the water mass to rip his victim apart. Ruiga can also
move the water masses with the piranha inside to allow the deadly fish
to chase down other prey.

Ruiga's Shark - This is a large, man-eating Great
White Shark summoned by the mysterious ninja Ruiga. He first uses his
Suiton Seibun Seibun Houfutsu (Water Cannon Replica) technique to
create a large mass of water drawn from the ground, then he summons the
shark inside the water mass so he can move the water mass and allow the
hark to chase down its prey. While sharks are usually salt-water
creatures, this one can apparently breath freshwater as well because it
is able to survive in the water mass created from freshwater drawn from
the ground.

Humans

Resurrections - Orochimaru uses a forbidden summoning
technique to resurrect humans. This summoning requires a human
sacrifice for each person resurrected. A spell casted kunai is placed
into the summoned body. This move causes resurrected humans have no
mind of their own; they are completely under the control of the one who
summons them. The only thing left in their minds is the jutsus and
other skills they learned while they were alive. Orochimaru summoned
both the 1st and 2nd Hokage in his fight with the Sarutobi (the 3rd)
and attempted to summon the 4th but Sarutobi stopped his coffin from
opening.

Lizards

Shiromari - Shiromari is a very loyal chameleon summon
with the ability to mold his body into any shape at will. Naruto
encounters him in the shape of a castle which he had been in for fifty
years, acting under the orders of his deceased summoner. He disappeared
after Naruto destroyed his contract scroll.

Monkeys

Enma - Enma is the monkey king and is able to
transform into a large length-altering staff. He was summoned by
Sarutobi during the invasion of Konoha in the epic battle between him
and his former student, Orochimaru.

Pain's Summonings

Pain's Giant Crustacean - Pain summons this creature
during his battle with Jirayai. We only see it for a short time so we
don't know too much about it other than the fact that it has the
ability to make bubbles.

Pain's Giant Chameleon - Pain summons this creature
during his battle with Jirayai. This creature has the ability to blend
in with his surroundings rendering himself naked to the human eye.
Jirayai uses some kind of barrier supposedly made of chakra to find
this creature.

Pain's Giant Dog - Pain summons this creature during
his battle with Jirayai. This creature is a nine headed dog that splits
into nine different dogs whenever it attacks.

Pain's Giant Bird - Pain summons this creature during
his battle with Jirayai. It is not known if this creature has any
special powers as it is only seen for a short time. Like all the other
summons, it shares Pain's Rinnegan eyes and his array of piercing.

Pain's Giant Ram - Pain summons this creature during
his battle with Jirayai. Nothing is known of this creature. Just like
all the other summons it shares Pain's Rinnegan eyes and his array of
piercing.

Pain's Giant Panda - Pain summons this creature during his battle with Jirayai. Pain uses this creature to block one of Jirayai's attacks.

Salamanders

Hanzou's Salamander - This is the personal summon of
the Hanzou and is supposedly made of water. Little is known about this
summon as it is only seen briefly in flashbacks of Jirayia's past, but
it is assumed that it is very powerful.

Slugs

Katsuya - Assumed to be the queen of all slugs,
Katsuya was summoned by Tsunade during the Senin battle. Katsuya has
the ability to split off bits of her own body to form miniature
versions of herself. If she is hit hard enough, she can turn her entire
body into hundreds of miniature versions of herself instantly.

Snakes

3-Headed Snake - This snake, like most of the snakes seen in the series
is gigantic, but is has 3 heads. It was summoned during the attack on Konoha by the multiple sound/sand shinobis.

Manda - Manda is the leader of all snakes and was
summoned by Orochimaru and Kabuto during the senin battle. This seems
to be the only snake-summon able to talk as well as the only one with a
horned head. Manda is extremely bossy and demands that Orochimaru give
him living sacrifices each time he is summoned.

Common Snake - This is Orochimaru's common, unnamed
snake summon. The first common snake was summoned by Orochimaru during
the Chuunin Exams to distract Naruto so there would be no trouble while
Orochimaru gave Sasuke the curse seal.

Snake Hand - This snake summon was used by Anko during the Chuunin exams. A trio of small snakes extends from the users arm and attacks.

Spiders

Kidoumaru's Spider - This large spider was summoned by
the 6-armed Kidoumaru of the Sound Five. It has the ability to summon
its own army of little spiders.

Spirits

Tayuya's Oni- This large blind spirit summoned by
Tuyuya. She plays his flute to tell this blind spirit what to do. This
spirit is composed mostly of Tayuya's chakra.

Toads

Common Frog - This is more or less Jiraiya's helper
frog or possibly his look out frog. It was seen facing the open area
while Jiraiya was peeping at the women in the hot springs. This frog
has no specified name.

Demolisher Frog - This gigantic frog was summoned by
Jiraiya to help defend Konoha during the Sound/Sand invasion and also
made an appearance at the hospital when Jiraiya came to tell Naruto
about the intensive 2 and a half year training he was taking him on.

Gamabunta - Gamabunta is the king of all frogs. He was
summoned by the 4th Hokage to battle the Kyuubi, by Jiraiya when the 3
Senins battled, and by Naruto during his teaching of the Kuchiyose no
Jutsu and battle against Shukaku.

Gamaken - This is another one of Jirayia's toad
summons which he calls upon in the battle with Pain. Gamaken carries a
large shield and staff with a split spiked end.

Gamakichi - Extremely small compared to the other frog
summons, Gamakichi is the son of Gamabunta and was summoned by Naruto
by accident when he attempted to summon Gamabunta during the Shukaku
fight.

Gamatatsu - Gamatatsu is another extremely small frog.
He is the son of Gamabunta and brother of Gamakichi. He was
accidentally summoned by Naruto during the fight with Shukaku and was
also summoned in the first episode of the series. It is safe to say, he
is the dumbest of the frogs summoned.

Toad Sennin - These two toads named Ma and Pa are
advisors to the Elder Toad Sage. They have to ability to combine with
Jiraiya. When they do, Jiraiya becomes much stronger and has the
ability to use the toad's jutsus.

Turtles

Nin Kame - A Normal-sized turtle summoned by Gai, Nin Kame is able to talk and seems to direct Lee when Gai is not around.

Umibouzu

Umibouzu - Amachi summoned this Umibouzu (sea monster)
to help him terrorize the Sea Country. Something more than sea water
and something less than a sentient being, the Umibouzu is a moving
water technique that obeys Amachi's command.

Weasels

Kirikiri Mai - Kirikiri Mai is a weasel-like creature
that is summoned by Temari during the fight with Tayuya. It can fly and
carries a sickle that cuts everything in its path. This creature was
actually taken straight from Japanese mythology.

Naruto Information > Demons

2008-04-04T21:09:00.001+07:00

In Naruto, there are 9 demons known as Bijuus. Bijuus are beasts of
immense power, practically over-flowing with Chakra. Each Bijuu is
identified by its number of tails. So far we have seen 3 Bijuus:
Kyuubi, the 9-tailed fox, Shukaku, the 1-tailed raccoon-dog, and most
recently, Nibi, the 2-tailed cat. The Jinchuuriki are the hosts of
these beasts. Jinchuuriki are needed because the only way to defeat the
Bijuu is to seal them within a newborn baby.

Shukaku (1 tail)

Shukaku is a 1-tailed raccoon-dog. Shukaku has had 2 hosts, with Gaara
being the most eminent. The Shukaku was merged into Gaara when he was
born. It is able to manipulate the special sand within Gaara's gourd
without Gaara needing to control it. The sand can block all incoming
attacks that it can react to. The sand can also be controlled by Gaara
to form a shell around him or to attack. Shukaku seems to want blood
and demands that Gaara kill for sustenance. Gaara believes Shukaku's
spirit to be his mother's. A side-effect of having Shukaku within him
Gaara is not allowed to sleep; if he does Shukaku will take over him
and reform itself out of sand around Gaara as seen during the invasion
of Konoha at the end of the Chuunin exams. Much like Naruto the
citizens of the Sand Village ignore and try to avoid Gaara, mostly out
of fear. Later on, the Shukaku is extracted from Gaara resulting in his
death. However, a combination of Chiyo's jutsu and Naruto's chakra
brought him back to life. The Shukaku is currently in the hands of the
Akatsuki.

Nibi (2 tail)

Nibi
is a 2-tailed cat with fire breathing powers. Nibi's Jinchuuriki is a
girl named Yugito from the Village of Cloud. She is the second
strongest ninja in her village and she has the ability to transform
completely into the two tailed demon cat almost at will. The demon cat
can shoot fireballs from her mouth at her opponent. Yugito seems to be
like what Gaara was to the Sand Village, the trump card of the Hidden
Cloud. Unlike Gaara and Naruto, she doesn't seem to have problem with
people around her. This hints that the demon in her isn't hated by
everyone and she is viewed by others how the Hokage wants everyone to
view Naruto. Yugito gets captured by the Akatsuki, just like Gaara, so
they can extract the Bijuu out of her.

Sanbi (3 tail)

The
three-tailed beast is a gigantic, turtle-like demon. The abilities of
this creature, at the moment, are unknown. Sanbi is extremely large and
also has great speed. What makes the Sanbi unique from the other
demons, is that it does not have a host and it doesn't seem to have any
sign of intelligence. According to Deidara of Akatsuki, not having a
host makes it weaker because it isn't intelligent enough to control its
own strength.

Yonbi (4 tail)

Other
than the fact that this demon has four tails, nothing much else is
known, not even what animal it is. The host of this demon was an
elderly man. He can be recognized by dark marks under his eyes, most
likely from the demon. This man uses many elemental fusion techniques
when battling, which could be some of the powers from the demon. This
4-tailed creature was captured by the Akatsuki after Kisame killed its
host.

Kyuubi (9 tails)

Kyuubi
is the 9-tailed fox sealed within Naruto. This Bijuu attacked the
village of Konoha 12 years nearly destroying the village and all its
inhabitants. The 4th Hokage sacrificed himself, using a technique known
only to him and the 3rd Hokage, and sealed Kyuubi in an infant named:
Naruto. Because of the Kyuubi, the villagers ignored Naruto and viewed
him as a nuisance leaving him sad and alone. The power of the Kyuubi is
so great that when Naruto is cut or wounded Chakra leaks from the wound
and heals it almost instantly. Naruto is able tap into Kyuubi's power
by begging it to let him borrow Chakra. When Naruto becomes enraged the
Kyuubi takes over his body and forms a Kyuubi-shaped shell of red
Chakra around Naruto.

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Naruto episode 51 - 52

2008-03-29T20:20:00.001+07:00

Naruto: Shippuuden Episode 051 - 052 by Dattebayo

Reported by: Tazmo on

5:19AM Friday the 21st of March, 2008

Well, we best let it soak in nice and slow, yes, take it all in... the
latest episodes from the Japanese Naruto: Shippuuden anime series, and
last until April the 3rd as seemingly all anime aired in Japan goes on
a Spring break of sorts, have been released completely translated in to
English by the super nice folks over at Dattebayo. As usual, these
episodes which are entitled: Reunion - and, Uchiha's Power -
respectively can be given a download in one sumo sized file by simply
heading over to Dattebayo's Webpage
to download the torrent file, to then open up in to your favorite
BitTorrent program, to begin the download of the actual video file. Or,
if you prefer things the EASY, super FAST, way, you can give these
episodes a direct HTTP download from one of our 30+ high speed servers
on our Naruto: Shippuuden Anime Downloads page! Be sure to check back soon for the latest manga translation!

Why Orochimaru likes Kabuto

2008-03-19T10:09:00.001+07:00

JUST in case you were wondering, Orochimaru takes a special interest in
Kabuto for one particular reason. He could give a rats ass whether
Kabuto can fight, or do medical jutsu, or anything else of that matter.
The reason why Orochimaru likes Kabuto so much is because of his
ability to regenerate. As you all know, Orochimaru was booted out of
Konoha for performing experiments on people in order to develope
forbidden jutsu. Kabuto is able to recover from just about any injury
no matter how serious it is. Orochimaru needs hundreds of people in
order to do his experiements. Therefor, Kabuto makes a perfect test
subject for him.

Submitted by steve

Gaara's dark eye rings

2008-03-19T10:06:00.001+07:00

During the battle between Gaara and Naruto, with the Raccoon and Frog
Boss, it is revealed about Gaara's dark eye rings.
No, it's not fancy make up to make him look evil.
It is because of the Shukaku sealed inside him.
Ever since he was born, he hasn't been able to sleep, for the fear of
letting Shukaku take control. It's only been done once in the anime,
where we see Gaara puts a sleeping jutsu on himself to let Shukaku take
over. This would be the reason why his has such dark rings around his
eyes. It also plays a part in his unstable attitude. I'd be psychotic
too if I never slept! ^^ Plus it kind of relates to the giant raccoon
(Shukaku), because Gaara has Raccoon eyes.

Submitted by Melissa

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2008-03-06T09:27:00.001+07:00

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Sharingan n Mangekyou Sharingan

2008-02-18T08:49:00.001+07:00

Sharingan

The Sharingan (写輪眼, Sharingan? literally "Copy Wheel Eye," English manga "Mirror Wheel Eye") is an eye technique (瞳術, dōjutsu?) that naturally occurs in a select few members of the Uchiha clan. The Sharingan is thought to be descended from the Byakugan,[34] but grants the user different abilities and a different insight. The Sharingan does not automatically appear from birth in a user; instead, it will usually appear when the user is in a life-threatening situation, where the power of the Sharingan could save them. After this first appearance, the user can then call up the Sharingan any time they wish. The power of the Sharingan is judged through the number of tomoe in the eye, with a maximum of three in each. The characters who currently possess the Sharingan include Sasuke Uchiha, Itachi Uchiha, Kakashi Hatake, and Tobi.

The Sharingan's first and most well known ability is to memorize any technique that it witnesses. It can memorize any standard form of jutsu with perfect accuracy, allowing the user to use the techniques as his own. In order to reproduce copied jutsu, however, one must have the necessary skill or ability to perform them. A prime example is Rock Lee's Strong Fist taijutsu. While Sasuke was able to copy some of Lee's moves, they put a much more significant strain on him since he hasn't had the same training as Lee has.[35]

The Sharingan's second ability is granting the user incredible clarity of perception, allowing them to track fast-moving objects with ease and even predict the subsequent movements of those objects.[36] The ability to track and predict movement is largely based on individual skill, as unskilled users have much more trouble tracking fast-moving objects. A fully-evolved Sharingan eye can track even the quickest opponents, though, like the first ability, it doesn't necessarily mean the user has the ability to react to it.[37] This perception is also great enough to see through genjutsu and to observe the movement and flow of chakra, but not to the same extent or clarity as the Byakugan.[38] It also gives color to chakra. Additionally, the Sharingan grants the user exceptional analytical powers, allowing them to instinctively pick up on various visual clues with little difficulty. For example, Sasuke was able to reproduce answers on another person's test by watching their pencil movements during the Chunin Exam.[39]

The Sharingan's third capability is a unique brand of hypnosis that involves suggesting actions and thoughts to the opponent. When used in conjunction with the aforementioned aspects of the Sharingan, this allows the user to perfectly mimic every move their opponent makes, even before they do, making it appear as if the user can see the future.[40] It also allows for other forms of hypnotism, such as putting an opponent to sleep, replaying memories to someone else, or creating various illusions to fool an opponent.

It is possible to transplant Sharingan eyes from one person to another, as occurred with Kakashi and his deceased comrade Obito Uchiha.[41] However, transplanted eyes do not work as well in a non-Uchiha body; Kakashi's eye is always active, causing him great strain when he uses it and forcing him to recuperate for extended periods of time after a battle. Kakashi keeps it covered when not using it to avoid this side effect in his everyday activities. Uchiha clan members are not burdened with this weakness; while activation of the Sharingan does consume chakra, the drain is so small as to be almost insignificant. Itachi in particular seems to have no trouble keeping his Sharingan activated near-constantly.

IGN has described the Sharingan as one of the best abilities that a ninja could have but, due to its main power being imitation, has also said it is not particularly original.[10]

Mangekyo Sharingan

The Mangekyo Sharingan (万華鏡写輪眼, Mangekyō Sharingan?, literally "Kaleidoscope Copy Wheel Eye") is a heightened form of Sharingan. It was first awakened by Madara Uchiha,[42] who was able to use it to gain control over the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox. Over the generations other Uchiha came to possess their own Mangekyo Sharingan,[43] though Madara, Itachi Uchiha, and Kakashi Hatake are the only characters to possess it in the current Naruto storyline. Unlike the standard Sharingan, the Mangekyo Sharingan differs between users, changing the form of the Sharingan's tomoe seal when activated. Those who possess a Mangekyo Sharingan suffer from ever-deteriorating eyesight, a process that becomes faster through repeated usage and culminates in blindness.[44] Only by taking the eyes of a sibling can one's eyesight be permanently restored, combining the appearances of the two Mangekyo Sharingan and granting them immense strength in the process.[45] The left eye of the Mangekyo is said to be strongest in genjutsu, while the right eye seems to specialize in ninjutsu. Why this is, is thus far unknown.

Itachi tells his brother, Sasuke Uchiha, that the Mangekyo Sharingan can be gained by killing one's closest friend.[46] Though Itachi and many other Uchiha have done this to obtain their versions, Kakashi is unlikely to have done the same; Kakashi states at the start of the series that all of his friends are dead, and it is not until the gap in time between Part I and II that he develops his own. What Kakashi did to obtain his own Mangekyo Sharingan remains unknown.

99 Ways to Promote your blog By damnedviper

2008-02-11T20:24:00.000+07:00

LINK BUILDING:

1.Exchange links with other bloggers
2.Use BlogRush
3.Submit to RSS directories
4.Submit to blog directories
5.Submit to general directories
6.Start a 2nd blog and link to yourself
7.Create and give away blog themes (with a link to your blog in the footer)
8.Create free plugins
9.Create link bait
10.Participate in blog carnivals
11.Comment on DoFollow blogs
12.WordPress Backlinks Plugin

COMMUNITY:

13.Join communities at MyBlogLog
14.Join communities at Bumpzee
15.Join communities at Blog Catalog
16.Start a community at any of these sites
17.Comment on other blogs in your niche
18.Email your friends and contacts about a new blog post that may interest them
19.Email your readers to say “thank you”
20.Email other bloggers to introduce yourself
21.Link out to other blogs

SOCIAL MEDIA:

22.Digg
23.del.icio.us
24.StumbleUpon
25.Reddit
26.Netscape
27.Magnolia
28.MySpace
29.Facebook
30.YouTube

FORUMS:

31.AuthorityBlogger
32.Bloggeries
33.SitePoint
34.Blogger Forum
35.BloggerTalk

GROUPS:

36.Yahoo!
37.Google
38.MSN

ARTICLE DISTRIBUTION:

39.Write a guest post for another blog
40.Ezine Articles
41.Article Dashboard
42.Go Articles
43.ArticleHub
44.Jogena
45.Marketing Seek
46.Article Avenue
47.Alumbo
48.Article Pros
49.eBusiness Articles
50.Syndication from Idea Marketers
51.Write for newspapers
52.Write for magazines
53.Scribd (document sharing)
54.Open Floodgate
55.Google Base

SUBMIT A PRESS RELEASE:

56.PRBuzz
57.I-Newswire
58.Free-Press-Release.com
59.PR Free
60.PR.com

FREE CLASSIFIED ADS:

61.Craig’s List
62.Oodle
63.Kijiji
64.INetGiant
65.Sales Spider

FREE ADVERTISING:

66.Yahoo! Search Marketing ($25 free advertising credit) (aff.)
67.Microsoft AdCenter ($50 free advertising credit through PPC Universe)
68.ABC Search ($100 free advertising credit through PPC Universe)

PHOTO SHARING:

69.Flickr
70.Photobucket
71.DropShots
72.WebShots
73.Shutterfly

USE GIVEAWAYS:

74.Create a viral tool
75.Give away free icons
76.Create a PDF e-book
77.Write tutorials for something you know well

CREATE SOME BUZZ:

78.Get interviewed
79.Interview someone well known in your industry
80.ReviewBack (blog review exchange)

SUBMIT YOUR BLOG TO DESIGN GALLERIES:

81.BestWebGallery
82.CSSimport
83.CSS Mania
84.CSSRemix
85.Screenalicious
86.Stylegala
87.CSS Vault
88.CSS Beauty
89.Unmatched Style
90.CSS Elite
91.CSS Heaven

AWARDS:

92.Apply for website awards
93.Apply for a Blogger’s Choice Award
94.Give away awards to other bloggers

OTHER IDEAS:

95.Run a contest (this one isn’t always free, but you could give away links, ad space, or something else that won’t cost you money)
96.Participate in a group writing project with other bloggers
97.Create a podcast to go along with your blog
98.Pretend to put your blog up for sale
99.Show how much your blog is worth

Naruto's Spoiler

2008-02-06T11:28:00.001+07:00

Chapter 376 spoiler

Just what is "Sennin mode"?
Sennin frogs: "It's about time you learned to activate "sennin mode" by yourself, Jiraiya-chan!"

Jiraiya: I've still got a long way to go before I can compare to you two.
Pain: Whether it's Orochimaru or Jiraiya, it would seem Sannin each have their own unique abilities...

Ane-san: So...where is that Rikudou eyes?
Jiraiya: Hiding inside the mouth of a kuchiyose beast which turns invisible.

Ane-san: That'd make it a Chameleon monster...
Jiraiya: I've already set a detection barrier, actually...

Ane-san: That's not gonna get us very far. Let's bring him out with biological detection!
Kashira: But why are you fighting this guy, Jiraiya-chan?

Jiraiya: He's a former appretince of mine...
Ane-san/Kashira: !!

Kashira: That makes him a "child of prophecy"! Why are you fighting him, then?
Jiraiya: Well, it would seem he didn't turn out very well...and since I'd heard he was dead...I was convinced it wasn't him.

One of the frogs: Well, that prophecy's no more than a senile old geezer's delusion, so don't you worry!
The sennin use "biological detection" (a snake) to capture the chameleon, and (flush Pain out?) by spitting water.

Flashback to "the prophecy"
The great Toad Hermit makes Jiraiya a prophecy.

"You who lust after women shall one day have an apprentice. This apprentice shall bring a great revolution to the world of shinobi. And with it, will come either stability, or destruction. One, or the other."

Note: It may be deliberately vague point in the prophecy, but I honestly can't tell if the most natural interpretation here is "one" apprentice or "multiple" apprentices..

End of flashback

Pain summons two people, whose faces we can't see.
"These two Akatsuki summoned...just who or what are they?"

New life has begin

2008-02-05T10:48:00.000+07:00

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