I really didn't like Secret of Mana either, battle system was clunky as anything

Yeah that was the idea, it's not the Major's *real* body so she doesn't care about it. Hence much of the nudity in the film being somewhat uncomfortable.

The nudity in GitS is done more to be uncomfortable than to be erotic. Remember the tank fight?

I'd check out Samurai Champloo (by the guy who did Bebop), Baccano!, and Gunbuster/Diebuster if you're after some good action.

Started Jak & Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, liking it a lot so far

nah, hasn't that series been going on like forever? I want something with an overarching story arc for a mystery. you know, having questions answered only having more questions come up Monster and Paranoia Agent sound right up your street. Darker than Black, Mushishi and Mononoke all might be worth...

Snatcher is fantastic, I've never been a big fan of adventure games but I'm really enjoying this.

No intention of purchasing any of them for the next few years, though I plan to get either a PS4 or Xbone at some point for the three games I actually do want to play quite a lot (KH3, FFXV, Mirror's Edge 2). Maybe a Wii U after it's built up a solid library.

I beat Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction last night (technically this morning but w/e). I got it with my PS3 a few years ago and didn't like it for some reason, but figured I'll probably sell it soon so I may as well give it another chance. I ended up really liking it, it's not exactly a bri...

Only games I can remember finishing this year are Gitaroo Man Lives!, Shadow of the Colossus, Ico, Sonic CD, and Halo: Combat Evolved.

The thing about anime is that many people are put off by the otaku-pandering moeshit and filler-loaded battle shounen, which, whilst fun to people who enjoy it, is hardly something you want to be the face of a reputable medium. Not many people outside the fandom itself will have heard of stuff like ...