Articles by Natalie Liang

LipoSelection: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Plastic Surgery

A new breakthrough in body-sculpting has arrived, called LipoSelection, in which high-intensity ultrasound technology is used to literally melt the fat away.

Chick Chocolates - Girl's Got a Craving

Every girl's got that inevitable chocolate craving. So why not try out Chick Chocolates, an all-natural premium chocolate line created for women, by women.

Anime Expo 2007: Fans Unite!

From June 29 to July 2, Anime Expo made its presence known in Long Beach

Anime Expo 2006: The Fan-tastical World of Anime

Anime Expo 2006 was all the proof one needed to see how fully America has embraced the culture of Japanese animation...

The Movies: One Step Closer to Hollywood

Lionhead Studios' game The Movies offers a fun experience for those aspiring to take a chance in Tinseltown.

Riverdance: A Touch of Irish Life

There are few who have not heard of "Riverdance," the dazzling spectacle of Irish dance and song that swept the nation in its debut. More than a decade later, this timeless show is still captivating audiences around the world.

Ohayocon Six: The Perfect Cure for the Wintertime Blues

Held in the joint Greater Columbus Convention Center and the Hyatt Regency, the Ohayocon convention boasted the best of Japanese culture, including anime and manga, cosplay, J-pop and J-rock, and other related things.

Sims 2 Nightlife: Take a Trip Downtown

This highly-anticipated expansion to the highly successful Sims 2 series takes your sims out of the household and into the bustling nightlife.

Anime Expo 2005: The World of Anime Brought to Life

Probably the most well-known con in the anime fandom, AX was in its 14th year and bigger than ever.

Duel Masters: Get Your Duel On

At first touted as a knock-off of the immensely popular Yu-Gi-Oh!, Duel Masters has grown into its own success, spawning a collectible card game (of course), a cartoon show, a comic book, and now a video game.

World Championship Poker

Poker craze has entered the gaming world. If you're lacking enthusiastic friends to play with, check out World Championship Poker for some card action.

Test Drive: Eve of Destruction

Do you remember going to the demolition derby and laughing out loud in glee when cars slammed into walls or each other, and letting out a sigh of disappointment when their engines didn't ignite?

A Challenge for the Avid Fisherman

Definitely a calmer-paced game than today's slash-and-burn fare, Pro Fishing Challenge for the Xbox sets out to do exactly what its title proclaims - simulate the pro fishing experience, down to the smallest detail.

Sid Meier's Pirates! Goes Gold

Atari and Firaxis have announced that Sid Meier's Pirates! has gone gold and is set for a U.S. in-store date of November 22.

Konami Taps Hollywood Power for Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

Well-known entertainment industry professionals help create one of the year's most highly anticipated video games.

World of Warcraft Street Date Announced

Blizzard's highly anticipated massively multiplayer online game to be released in time for the holiday season.

Dead or Alive Ultimate Goes Gold

Tecmo's highly anticipated online fighting game has gone gold, and is set to hit store shelves in this Tuesday, October 26th.

Samurai Warriors: For the Inner Samurai In All of Us

The people at Koei have done it again, with a new game out for their historicallly-themed game fans - Samurai Warriors, for the PS2 and XBox.

Gungrave: Overdose - And You Still Get Change From a Twenty

Grave, the silent hero of 2002's Gungrave, returns to the PS2 in a sequel to the original game, but this time he's not alone.

The Hummingbird Saint: An Exciting, Psychological Ride

Hector Macdonald explores the questions of morality in his new exciting, thought-provoking thriller of a novel.

Want a Xbox Live Backstage Pass to Play Halo 2?

Twenty lucky winners from around the world will get the chance to play Halo 2 multi-player before it hits shelves November 9, 2004.

Star Wars Battlefront Goes Gold

The highly anticipated action/shooter, Star Wars Battlefront has officially gone gold on PS2, Xbox and PC and is scheduled to blast its way onto store shelves on Tuesday, September 21, 2004.

Samurai Warriors Xtreme Legends to Follow Up Original Samurai Warriors

Reinforcements have arrived! Samurai Warriors Xtreme Legends for the PS2 is set for November release.

Atlus Announces Mature Rating For Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne

Third party publisher reveals that its controversial RPG title,Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne, has been given a Mature rating by governing board ESRB

Bring Me the Rhinoceros

In his newest book, Zen teacher John Tarrant tries to offer his readers an unusual path to happiness.

Poland and Back: A Trip on LOT Airlines

In talking with two friends who each traveled on LOT Airlines recently, I received conflicting reports - one thought it was just great and the other one disagreed. I was very eager to find out for myself just what this airline offered.

Mastiff Announces "Gungrave:Overdose" for PlayStation 2

Gungrave: Overdose features more of everything that made its predecessor great: more adrenaline, more over-the-top action, more cell-shaded coolness, more outrageous story, more pumped-up volume, and more non-stop gameplay.

Karaoke Revolution: The Best 50 Bucks You'll Ever Spend to Embarrass Yourself

A follow-up to the success of Karaoke Revolution for the Playstation 2 computer entertainment system, Karaoke Revolution 2 promises only more fun and singing into the early hours of morning.

Tchaikovsky Spectacular at the Hollywood Bowl

Since its first opening in 1922, the Hollywood Bowl has become famed for its sessions of music under the stars.

Never Kiss a Frog: a girl's guide to creatures from the dating swamp

We've all heard the old fairytale: the princess who came across a frog in the road, kissed him, and watched him magically turn into a charming prince. Marilyn Anderson, however, reveals in her funny, witty new book "Never Kiss a Frog" the truth that these creatures will remain the swamp inhabitants they are.