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Earth Defense Force (other)
''Earth Defense Force'' is a series of video games created by Japanese studio Sandlot. Earth Defense Force may also refer to: * ''Earth Defense Force'' (video game), a 1991 video game *'' Prefectural Earth Defense Force'', a 1983 manga, adapted into anime movie *''The Mysterians'' (''地球防衛軍'', ''Earth Defense Force''), a 1957 Japanese science fiction film *A fictional organization in the film '' Godzilla: Final Wars'' *A fictional organization in ''Dengeki Sentai Changeman'' *A fictional organization in the ''Dead Space'' series *A fictional organization in the ''Duke Nukem'' series *A fictional organization in '' Disgaea: Hour of Darkness'' *A fictional organization in ''Red Faction'' *A fictional organization in the Outer Limits episodes Quality of Mercy and The Light Brigade See also * Earth Force (other) * EDF (other) *Space Force A space force is a military branch of a nation's armed forces that conducts military operations in outer space and sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earth Defense Force
''Earth Defense Force'', known in Japan as , is a science fiction third-person shooter video game series by D3 Publisher, originating as an offshoot of the ''Simple'' series. As of 2024, it consists of eleven entries and six main installments, developed and published by various studios and publishers since 2003, primarily Sandlot. The series follows the titular Earth Defense Force (EDF), an international armed force that fights to defend Earth from alien invasions by extraterrestrials that field massive insectoids in their war against humanity. Individual ''Earth Defense Force'' releases generally receive mixed or average reviews, but the series has been lauded for its simplistic but entertaining premise and campy tone, and it maintains a strong cult following. Premise ''Earth Defense Force'' has roughly five separate continuities as of 2024. However, in general, all entries in the series share a similar basic premise, following the Earth Defense Force (EDF), a specialized m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earth Defense Force (video Game)
''Earth Defense Force'' is a horizontally scrolling shooter developed by Jaleco and published as an arcade video game in 1991. It was ported to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System as ''Super Earth Defense Force'', dropping the two-player cooperative gaming mode while adding graphics and selectable weapons. The Super NES version was released in Japan on October 25, 1991, and in North America in January 1992. The Super NES version was eventually released on the Wii Virtual Console in Europe on October 29, 2010, and in 2011 for Japan on January 11, and North America on July 14. It is included in Nintendo Switch SNES Online as of September 2019. Gameplay Released as a horizontal shooter game in the US in 1991, the object of ''Earth Defense Force'' is based on survival of the game's levels, punctuated by the defeat of bosses at the end of each one. It is a fixed-length game, with a proper ending at the completion of the last level. The player normally begins each level with th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prefectural Earth Defense Force
is a Japanese manga series by Kōichirō Yasunaga which ran in Shōnen Sunday Zōkan beginning in 1983. The manga was written as a parody gag manga inspired by the tokusatsu series ''Ultraseven''. An anime OVA based on the manga was released in 1986. The anime was released on DVD in North America by ADV Films on April 18, 2006. Summary The evil secret society known as the Telephone Pole Gang seeks to take over the world by first taking over a certain prefecture on Kyūshū (they never specify which one). In order to thwart the evil plans of the Telephone Pole Gang, Imazuru High School creates the Prefectural Earth Defense Force, composed of problem teachers and students from the school. They are also joined by a cyborg transfer student from India. The Telephone Pole Gang is commanded by Chilthonian (full name ). His staff includes , also known as , who has taken on the role of a student at Imazuru High School, and , a transfer student from India. Manga There are four volum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mysterians
is a 1957 Japanese epic science fiction film directed by Ishirō Honda, with special effects by Eiji Tsuburaya. Produced and distributed by Toho Co., Ltd., it is the first Honda-Tsuburaya collaboration filmed in both color and TohoScope, and stars Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, Momoko Kōchi, Akihiko Hirata, Yoshio Tsuchiya, Susumu Fujita, and Takashi Shimura, with Haruo Nakajima and Katsumi Tezuka as Moguera. In the film, Earth's defense forces unite to combat an extraterrestrial race that desires to intermarry with human women and settle on the planet. Inspired by the success of big-budget science fiction films in Japan and the United States, Toho executives became keen on producing a science fiction epic of their own. Producer Tomoyuki Tanaka recruited science fiction writer Jōjirō Okami to develop the story, which later adapted for Takeshi Kimura's screenplay. Honda stated that three companies were involved in the film's production, which was the most in any ''to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Final Wars , ''The War to End All Wars'', or the ''Great War''
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Final War or Final Wars may refer to: Fiction * Final War, a term used in ''Honorverse'', a military science-fiction book series by David Weber * ''The Final War'', a 1959 Japanese science fiction film made by Toei (released in U.S. in 1962) * '' Final War'', a 1968 novelette by Barry N. Malzberg * "Final Wars", a song by Buckethead from his 2006 studio album ''The Elephant Man's Alarm Clock'' * '' Godzilla: Final Wars'', a 2004 Japanese science-fiction kaiju film directed by Ryuhei Kitamura History * War of Actium, the final war of the Roman Republic * Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628, the last war between the Byzantine Empire and Persia * World War I World War I or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918), also known as the Great War, was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War I, Allies (or Entente) and the Central Powers. Fighting to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dengeki Sentai Changeman
is a Japanese television series and the ninth installment of the Super Sentai metaseries. It aired from February 2, 1985, to February 22, 1986, replacing '' Choudenshi Bioman'' and was replaced by '' Choushinsei Flashman'' running for 55 episodes, making it the second longest after '' Himitsu Sentai Goranger''. It is the third Super Sentai series after '' J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai'' and '' Battle Fever J'' where the Yellow Ranger is absent, followed by 2013's ''Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger'', 2019's '' Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger'' and 2024's '' Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger''. The international English title is listed by Toei as simply ''Changeman''. Plot After conquering hundreds of planets, the Star Cluster Gozma sets its sights on Earth. To defend it, the Japanese military forms an elite Earth Defense Force. Under Commander Ibuki, the force begins rigorous training. Meanwhile, as their first act, the Gozma decide to eliminate those who pose the greatest risk of interfering with their inva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dead Space (series)
''Dead Space'' is a science fiction horror franchise created and directed by Glen Schofield. ''Dead Space'' was developed by Visceral Games and published and owned by Electronic Arts. The franchise's chronology is not presented in a linear format; each installment in the ''Dead Space'' franchise is a continuation or addition to a continuing storyline, with sections of the storyline presented in prequels or sequels, sometimes presented in other media from the originating video game series, which includes two films and several comic books and novels. Primarily set in a 26th century science fiction universe featuring environments, weapons, and characters typical of the genre, the ''Dead Space'' franchise centers on a series of video games beginning with the release of the first ''Dead Space'', which centers on starship engineer Isaac Clarke and mutated undead horrors that surround him. A central theme in the games is the fictional cult religion "Unitology" and its fanatical adhe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duke Nukem
''Duke Nukem'' is a video game series and media franchise created by the company Apogee Software Ltd. (now 3D Realms). The franchise follows the titular Duke Nukem as he battles against a military or extraterrestrial force. Originally a series of video games for personal computers, the series later expanded to have games released for various consoles by third-party developers. The first two games in the main series were 2D platformers, while later games have been a mix of first-person and third-person shooters. In 2010, the rights of the series were acquired by Gearbox Software, who completed the development of '' Duke Nukem Forever'' and released it on 10 June 2011 in Europe and Australia and on 14 June 2011 in North America. The franchise generated over $1 billion in revenue by 2001. Games Main series The first three games in the series were developed by Apogee Software, which in 1996 rebranded as 3D Realms. The original game, ''Duke Nukem'', was released in 1991. It i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hour Of Darkness
is a tactical role-playing video game developed and published by Nippon Ichi Software for the PlayStation 2. Set in a world full of demons and angels, the story follows Laharl, the son of a demon overlord, who upon being awakened after a two-year slumber, aspires to succeed his father's place while also fighting rival demons in the process. Nippon Ichi has also licensed or produced a wide variety of ''Disgaea'' merchandise, including a manga. In 2006, Nippon Ichi released a sequel called '' Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories'' for the PlayStation 2, as well as a 12-episode anime adaptation titled ''Makai Senki Disgaea''. A PlayStation Portable version of ''Disgaea: Hour of Darkness'' was released entitled ''Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness'', as was a Windows port titled ''Disgaea PC''. A HD remake, ''Disgaea 1 Complete'', was released for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 and later for iOS and Android. A direct sequel, taking place 10 years after the end of the game, named '' Disgaea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Faction
''Red Faction'' is a series of shooter video games developed by Volition and owned by Plaion. Originating in 2001, the ''Red Faction'' games have spanned Microsoft Windows, macOS and consoles, including the PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Original developers Volition have retained the rights to the series since 2020, with no updates provided on whether a future fifth game (since 2011) is in the works. The series is known for the struggle of the working people (usually miners) of Mars fighting for independence from off world oppressors, including foreign corporations that extract their resources from the planet, and the collective world government of Earth. Gameplay The series has had three unique styles of gameplay. The first is a traditional first-person shooter element which was used by the first two games in the series, while the second is a third-person style of open world gameplay which was used in '' Red Faction: Guerrilla'', and a third-pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quality Of Mercy (The Outer Limits)
This page is a list of the episodes of ''The Outer Limits'', a 1995 science fiction/dark fantasy television series. The series was broadcast on Showtime from 1995 to 2000, and on the Sci Fi Channel in its final year (2001–2002). Background Showtime's head of programming, Jeffrey Offsay, said the show "found a home at Showtime because MGM, which produced the original series, supplies feature films to both Showtime and The Movie Channel. At the time we were making our deal to get into business with them, they were restarting their TV operation as well. They had the idea of wanting to make ''The Outer Limits'' and they thought it was the kind of thing that would work very well for us". Executive producer Pen Densham noted how anthologies can be "risky". He explained that "every week no stories are the same, no actors are the same, we don't have an easy path of an ongoing character, we have to make sure the stories are so strong, and not resort to remaking original ''Outer Limits ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Light Brigade (The Outer Limits)
This page is a list of the episodes of '' The Outer Limits'', a 1995 science fiction/ dark fantasy television series. The series was broadcast on Showtime from 1995 to 2000, and on the Sci Fi Channel in its final year (2001–2002). Background Showtime's head of programming, Jeffrey Offsay, said the show "found a home at Showtime because MGM, which produced the original series, supplies feature films to both Showtime and The Movie Channel. At the time we were making our deal to get into business with them, they were restarting their TV operation as well. They had the idea of wanting to make ''The Outer Limits'' and they thought it was the kind of thing that would work very well for us". Executive producer Pen Densham noted how anthologies can be "risky". He explained that "every week no stories are the same, no actors are the same, we don't have an easy path of an ongoing character, we have to make sure the stories are so strong, and not resort to remaking original ''Outer Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
