Holiday Buyer’s Guide 2017 Day 2: Home Video & Video Games

Welcome back for our second day of the Holiday Buyers’ Guide! Today’s listing will feature home video releases, and video games. Our listing features some of the summer’s hit blockbusters, favorite on-going television series, and distributions of international films/series as well as what we thought were great games released this year. Also, what better way to talk about these titles than on a Tuesday, since that is the day when these titles are normally released!

 

Home Video Releases

  • Wonder Woman MSRP: $35.99

After her debut in Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Wonder Woman’s story had to be told! A story that transcends time, and tells of a secret battle within World War I; the battle with Ares, God of War. Bonus features include an epilogue, extended scenes, blooper reel, and more!

 

  • Spider-Man Homecoming MSRP: $24.99

Spider-Man is back with Marvel, so why not give the friendly neighborhood walk crawler a homecoming; ironically the film is set around homecoming in high school. That means Peter is juggling his life as a superhero, a scholar, and trying to find a date!

 

  • Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 MSRP: $39.99

The Guardians of the Galaxy are taking jobs left and right, while they try to remain as a team! What does not help is Rocket’s underhanded tactics, and Star-Lord finally meeting his father, Ego. Will the team stay together, or fall apart? Bonus features includes a music video, deleted scenes, gag reel, and more!

 

  • Shin Godzilla MSRP: $29.99

Under the helm of Hideki Anno and Shinji Higuchi, Toho’s King of Monsters returns! Yet, this time Godzilla is even larger threat, as he is a constantly evolving entity. The movie is an instant classic, as well as a divisive installment for its natural fan base; it is either loved entirely, or appreciated for Higuchi’s special effects. Funimation Entertainment provides this home video release which contains dual audio, and a special feature that feature our friend, Matt Frank.

 

 

  • Garo Volume 1 & 2 MSRP: $24.99 per volume

From Kraken Releasing is Keita Ameiya’s tokusatsu series, Garo! These impressive Blu-Ray sets feature the entire original series that started it all. Follow the story of Kouga Saezima, otherwise known as Makai Knight Garo, as fights to protect the young artist, Kaoru Mitsuki from the Horrors; demonic entities formed off the sins of humanity. Both sets feature original Japanese audio with English subtitles.

 

  • Denji Sentai Megaranger the Complete Series MSRP: $59.99

The sixth Super Sentai series release from Shout! Factory, which was the source material for Power Rangers In Space. This eight-disc set presents all 51 episodes of the series with Japanese audio with English subtitles. However, this series is unsure if it is a space themed series, electronics based series, or a high school drama…

  • Mobile Suit Gundam 08th MS Team & 0083: Stardust Memory MSRP: $49.99

Two of the best Mobile Suit Gundam Universal Century titles have come to Blu-Ray in 1080p! Both sets feature English and Japanese audio, while also including their featured films. In addition, both sets host bonus features, shorts commemorating the series.

 

  • JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Set 1 MSRP $69.99

This first set of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure features the anime adaptation of the first two story arcs from the original manga. The first called “Phantom Blood” about Jonathon Joestar and his enemy, the human turned vampire, Dio Brando. The second story arc is called Battle Tendency about Joseph Joestar who is Jonathon’s grandson, and his battle against even stronger vampires, the “Pillar Men.” Together both arcs span 26-episodes, with the set featuring dual audio.

 

Video Games

  • Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon MSRP: $39.99

The sequels to Pokémon Sun & Moon, and final games to be on Nintendo 3DS! Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon revisit the Alola region, where now it is under siege by all the previous games’ villains. In addition, Ultra Beasts continue to invade, as more interesting Pokémon are discovered. Play with friends! Battle, Trade, and Catch ‘em All!

 

  • Gundam Versus MRSP: $59.99

With 94 playable Mobile Suits, multiple stages, and multitude of modes, the possibilities are endless. Countless hours of fun can be had to fans of Gundam, and fighting games. It is easy to pick-up, but it is difficult to master! In addition, Bandai keeps adding more suits to game, as DLC!

 

  • Xenoblade Chronicles 2 MSRP: $59.99

It is the sequel to Xenoblade Chronicles, but follows a new cast of characters. The world is now up in the clouds, where cities lie on the breasts of the Titans. Play as Rex, and Pyra who seek to find a new home for humanity!

 

  • Super Mario Odyssey MSRP: $59.99

Bowser is at it again, as he attempts to marry Princess Peach! However, this time he plans to broadcast the entire wedding live for the world to see. Mario and his now sentient hat, Cappy must work together to defeat Bowser, and save Peach.

 

  • Tekken 7 MSRP: $59.99

Tekken 7 is the latest installment in the Tekken fighting game franchise. It features a story mode that is more in-depth than previous installments which covers the bloodline hatred between Kazuya Mishima, and his father Heihachi Mishima. On top of that, the game features several gameplay modes that are offline and online; including an arcade mode, a treasure battle mode, and of course an online ranked and unranked competitive mode. There is even a tournament mode for online play. The game is also set to receive DLC this winter with a new playable character, Geese Howard from SNK’s Fatal Fury and King of Fighters series!

 

  • Persona 5 MSRP: $59.99

This installment to the Megami Tensei spin-off is the sixth chronologically, but one hell of addition! Join the “Phantom Thieves of Hearts,” and take back Tokyo from others who seek to use their Personas to conquer the world.

 

  • Injustice 2 MSRP: $49.99

Live out all your DC fight fantasies with a roster of DC Comics characters! With guest appearances by characters from Mortal Kombat, Hellboy, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Fight the computer, fight friends, or play out the story where teams must come together to stop Brainiac.

 

  • Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 MSRP: $59.99

Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 is a highly awaited sequel within Lego’s various video game titles. The events are set immediately after the first game, as Kang the Conqueror attempts to take over all of space, and time. However, Kang can be stopped if the player is able to bring together various heroes throughout the ages and multiverse.

 

Now, that is it for Day 2 of the Hero Club Holiday Buyer’s Guide! Check back tomorrow for Day 3, which is on choices for Comic and Manga releases.

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