Compared to previous years, Good Smile Company / Good Mecha Smile is doing things a little differently for this year’s Mecha Smile Impact. Instead of a single big bang reveal of everything in their…
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Now the tournament comes to an end. Mostly. Whoever wins the gold medal has to face Patlabor for supremacy. You have until March 27th to get your vote in. Let’s…
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Summer 2024 Pledge Drive (and Reflection)
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