Back in 2008, Square Enix released stateside “The World Ends With You,” an urban fantasy RPG for the Nintendo DS, and one of Square Enix’s first true new IPs in years. The game proved to be a sleeper hit and won acclaim from a number of publications as well as a surprisingly large fanbase. When the Square Enix teaser for an upcoming project was leaked onto the Internet, … [Read more...] about Old game sparks new interest
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Lady on the Moon looks toward new heights
While students frequently visit the Malibu Inn, this past Saturday night it was more packed than usual. More than a hundred bodies were crammed into a dark room to hear the two Pepperdine talents set to play that night. Audrey Reed warmed up the crowd with her original songs and a few covers. “The best part of the night though, was when Lady on the Moon came on and the crowd … [Read more...] about Lady on the Moon looks toward new heights
Kick-off of the Chili Cook-off
This weekend marked the 31st annual Chili Cook-Off, an event that has a long history in Malibu and has been located on the 20 acres of mostly empty land in the center of Malibu since 1982. Every year, the fair draws in more than 10,000 people and raises well over $1 million, which is then donated to a vast amount of both local and national charities. Each year, the fair focuses … [Read more...] about Kick-off of the Chili Cook-off
“Lawless” is nearly flawless
The modern Western may seem like it’s moseyin’ on out of style, but every year, there are those one or two big-budget “epic Westerns” that premiere in theaters. However, when studios have to compete with films like “True Grit,” “Meek’s Cutoff” and “The Good, the Bad, and the Weird” it is every producer’s fear they will churn out another “Jonah Hex.” This year’s “Lawless” … [Read more...] about “Lawless” is nearly flawless
Fashion's Night Out: Couture comes to the ‘Bu
After a successful celebration last year, Fashion’s Night Out will return to Malibu tonight, starting at 6 p.m. The event is part of a worldwide affair that is in its fourth year and has been celebrated across 18 different countries. Malibu’s own event, which will take place at the Country Mart (located at 3835 Cross Creek Road), is themed as a “couture carnival,” and … [Read more...] about Fashion's Night Out: Couture comes to the ‘Bu