Voltes V and Daimos are now on Iflix!! Yes!!

iflix, the world’s leading Internet TV service for emerging markets, is pleased to announce it has added an extraordinary selection of anime classics to the Company’s extensive library of popular international, regional and local content including many first run exclusives and award winning programs.

In agreement with Telesuccess Production, Inc., iflix members in the Philippines now have unlimited access to cult favorites such as Voltes V, Daimos, Hunter X Hunter, Fairy Tail, and Tenjo Tenge for viewing both online and offline. All the shows are offered in their original Tagalog dubbed format. Voltes V is additionally be available in English (dub).

iflix Philippines Content Head, Karen Zabaljauregui, commented: “iflix is committed to bringing our Filipino members a wide variety of the best entertainment available. Iconic Anime series like Voltes V and Daimos have been huge fan favorites from the moment they first aired. Having them both available on iflix along with a selection of other popular titles is incredibly exciting.”

“In the coming months, Filipinos can expect more of their favorite local, regional and international titles as we work aggressively towards growing our extensive library for our members not only in the Philippines, but throughout Southeast Asia”, she added.

Now available in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Brunei, iflix will continue to roll out its world-class service to key additional emerging markets in the coming months.

Offering consumers a vast library of top Hollywood, Asian regional, and local TV shows and movies including many first run exclusives and award winning programs, each subscription allows users to access the service on up to five devices, including phones, laptops, tablets, and television sets,for viewing wherever, whenever. iflix subscribers can also download TV shows and movies from iflix’s extensive catalogue for offline viewing. The service is priced at only PHP 129 per month in the Philippines for unlimited access with no ads!

For new subscribers, iflix offers a complimentary 30-day trial with full access to its world-class service, features and content. Go to www.iflix.com to register.

iflix app can be downloaded via Android or Apple

GameStart 2016: Back with SWAG (and more)

Just like some of the best trilogies, GameStart Asia is back for its third year. Acting on fan feedback from its inaugural convention which welcomed 12,000 gamers and GameStart 2015 which saw 17,000 gamers, GameStart 2016 brings back favourites and introduces new exciting content to provide a diverse and fun-filled three days of non-stop gaming action.

Occupying 4,000sqm of space in Suntec Convention Centre from October 7 to 9, GameStart 2016 will bring gaming enthusiasts three days of game-related fun, including showcases and previews, international guests, cosplay, and visitor favourites like Retro DNA, harkening back the popular arcade and early-generation console games for free-play and purchase. This year, fans will see a stronger focus on eSports, or competitive gaming, with multiple tournaments happening that visitors can register for. There are also special offers on games, peripherals, hardware and merchandise from popular game franchises for those who would hate to head home empty-handed.

In-line with GameStart’s goal of bringing together all aspects of gaming in a single venue, this year’s exhibitor list includes heavyweights like PlayStation, Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia and FunPlus, as well as a strong showing of local and indie game developers and companies, such as Witching Hour Studios, collectible statue-makers Kinetiquettes and Singapore gaming peripheral brand, Armaggeddon.

GAME SHOWCASES & INTERNATIONAL GUESTS

Visitors to GameStart 2016 can get their hands on all kinds of games - from retro to indie, triple A and even card games, with a key highlight of the event being preview demos of yet-to-be-released games. The list of games will be announced nearer the show.

Fans of Japanese game Touken Ranbu, will get to meet Yuta Hanazawa from DMM Games, with this being the first time the company has come to Singapore for any promotional activity. A special music performance by Malaysian guitarist, Az Samad, who has performed with Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy, will see him play selected tracks from popular titles.

Cosplay is a big part of any gaming convention, and GameStart 2016 is bringing in two renowned cosplayers, Miu (Vietnam) and Okageo (USA), who will judge the GameStart Cosplay Runway, meet fans and sell merchandise. Cosplayers also enjoy free entry to GameStart 2016.

ESPORTS

eSports, or competitive gaming, is taking the world by storm, as the explosion of live streaming and video sharing platforms has resulted in gaming becoming a spectator sport that commands millions of viewers and billions in sponsorship and advertising spend globally. PlayStation returns as a major exhibitor this year with a new focus on supporting the growth of eSports in Singapore and the region. PlayStation will once again have the largest booth at the event, as the Presenting Sponsor for South East Asia Major 2016, the largest console tournament in Southeast Asia, which will be hosted at GameStart for the very first time.

Visitors can expect an action-packed weekend of professional-tier eSports as top and celebrity Street Fighter players from around the world travel to Singapore to compete for a coveted spot in the official Capcom Cup 2016 Finals - the finale of a year-long worldwide league that offers a prize pool of USD 500,000. Other notable tournaments are for Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR-, BlazBlue Central Fiction and the highly anticipated King of Fighters XIV, most of which are qualifiers to regional tournament finals in Japan and China.

Notable personalities who will be present include Daigo “The Beast” Umehara, Gootecks and Mike Ross from Cross Counter TV, Mark “Markman” Julio and Singaporean Street Fighter prodigy, Ho Kun Xian, who is a professional gamer, sponsored by Razer.

MyRepublic is the Official Fibre Broadband Partner for GameStart 2016, and also the Presenting Sponsor for the Overwatch Champions Singapore tournament, which will see some of the best teams in Singapore battle it out at their booth for over $5,000 worth of cash, and prizes from co-sponsor Armaggeddon. GameStart’s annual FIFA tournament, the Gamestart Championship Cup, is also making a comeback with support from Xbox Singapore, and over $4,000 in cash and prizes sponsored by GameStart, Xbox and Monitor Sponsor, ViewSonic.

FOUNDERS BASE & DOUJIN MARKET

GameStart is rooted in supporting and putting a spotlight on indie and upcoming talent from Singapore and the region, and Founders Base is where indie game developers and startups are offered subsidised booths to exhibit and showcase their work to visitors. GameStart has just renewed their partnership with Taipei Game Show, in which both parties foster cross promotion of

Singapore and Taiwanese games by hosting a number of companies from each country at their respective shows. A number of indie studios from Taiwan will exhibit at Founders Base under the Taipei Game Show umbrella. The inaugural GameStart Indie Awards will see GameStart 2016 visitors vote for their favourite indie game at the convention, and the top-voted indie will win a trip to exhibit at Taipei Game Show 2017.

Doujin Market is the largest amateur artist event in Singapore that focuses on Japanese content, and as a new collaboration for 2016, Doujin Market @ GameStart will bring 24 amateur artists to GameStart 2016, curated by Cosplay Partner and Doujin Market organiser, Neo Tokyo Project (Doujin - Japanese term for self-published works and artwork by amateur artists).

“GameStart Asia’s collaboration with Doujin Market provides great opportunities for upcoming artists to showcase their works, as we want to help shine a spotlight on the immense pool of talent that exists in Singapore and the region,” Elicia Lee, Director of Eliphant Pte. Ltd, said.

TRADE-INS, EXCLUSIVE OFFERS & FREEBIES

In GameStart tradition, the first 300 visitors per day will receive a ‘Random Loot’ goodie bag, which could contain t-shirts or prints from Xmashed Gear, gaming peripherals, high-end storage devices from Seagate or special merchandise from other sponsors. The Quest, Powered by Armaggeddon, will send visitors on a quest to complete specific tasks around the venue for swag, as well as more chances to win prizes in the GameStart Lucky Draw, which includes an ergonomic gaming chair by Secret Lab and gaming notebook from Official Notebook Sponsor MSI. For those looking to offload old laptops, game consoles, games (except PC platform) and mobile devices, bring them down to the Gadget Solution booth to trade them in for GameStart vouchers, which can be spent anywhere in the venue, including purchasing and pre-ordering new consoles, games, merchandise and more at the many sales booths, such as local retailer TOG (Toy or Game), Secret Lab, Armaggeddon, Liongeeks and Xmashed Gear.



“We’re excited to bring Southeast Asia’s Premier Gaming Convention back for its third year. Gamers from Singapore and all around the region can expect a bigger variety of content, activities and all-things-gaming over the three days,” Elicia added. Date: 7 – 9 Oct 2016

Where: Suntec Convention Centre, Hall 405 and 406, Singapore

Ticket Prices:

• One day Standard - S$12
• Three day standard - S$30
• VIP Passes - S$70 (includes three days entry passes, Priority Queue Passes and more)
• Free Entry for Cosplayers

Tekken 7 for gaming consoles and pc are now available for pre-order

Hi guys, its been a while that I've updated our blog due to numerous commitment to improve our content. As I open our email, I was suprised that iconic fighting game Tekken will launched their latest Tekken 7 in consoles (Playstation 4, and Xbox One), and the addition of PC to the list. Right now our partner Play-Asia is now accepting pre-orders for the said game.

Here are some of the highlights of the Tekken 7 which will be released during the first quarter of next year, enjoy!


Gameplay that you will be expecting from the game, since they are using the latest game-engine from Unreal, you will expect an real-life, fast-paced graphics from the game.

The video above is the PC version, I'm seeing that they want to penetrate the PC gamers as well.

For the Playstation 4, please choose the link for your designated version of your console:


US Version

Click the link: http://www.play-asia.com/tekken-7/13/707yu1?tagid=684594

EU Version

Click the link: http://www.play-asia.com/tekken-7/13/70a92h?tagid=684594

Asian Version

Click the link: http://www.play-asia.com/tekken-7/13/70a9ht?tagid=684594


For the XBOX One, please choose the link for your designated version of your console:

US Version

Click the link: http://www.play-asia.com/tekken-7/13/707yu7?tagid=684594

EU Version

Click the link: http://www.play-asia.com/tekken-7/13/70a92j?tagid=684594

ASIAN Version

Click the link: http://www.play-asia.com/tekken-7/13/70a9hv?tagid=684594

Predator Gaming System: Already released in the Philippine Market

As we all know, professional gaming (we are pertaining to the pc gaming, not the other one) are becoming huge, especially with events like e-sports that the youth and gamers wants to be involved with.

Having said that, PC Manufacturers are becoming involved and creating demands for those who are gamers who has a high-demand in PC performance. However, with this specification comes with a price, the more sophisticated and powerful a gaming pc is, the higher the price which some are turning away from the branded and opting for the pre-built one.

Predator brought to the fore tablets, projectors and monitors that utilize uniquely powerful technology so you can #ConquerNewWorlds and bask in triumph of that powerful gaming experience.

These competitively priced gaming products with superb specs will definitely have a massive effect on every galaxy you explore, strike fear in the deepest and darkest dungeons, overrun fierce armies, and hack off the heads of horrific zombies with its powerful performance, arresting designs and other bonuses so gamers cannot ask for more.

This year, Predator was officially launch in the Philippines. Held at the Glorietta activity center. It gathered media personalities, prefessional gamers, and executive from the manufacturer.
As an opening act of the event, cosplay presentation was exhibited. It signifies gamers, gaming fans, and pc enthusiast about the world with Predator.



Though forbidding in appearance, don’t be fooled by “Predator Grim.” He’s made of stern, serious and brash stuff fit to make you gnash your teeth with more fury in the battlefield on any environment, and the most apt descriptor for the entire Predator gaming system.

Widen your perspective of the frontline and allow yourself to get a better view of your enemies before they even make the slightest move. With DoubleShot, prioritize and optimize the Predator’s innate strength to make yourself a formidable presence to your opponents. Representing the Killer DoubleShot Pro feature of the Predator, enhance bandwidth where you can combine wireless networking and Gb LAN at the same time to make gaming sessions faster and lag-free more than ever.

Now blast enemy to oblivion with “SoundPound” and its raw power. With the Predator SoundPound 4.2 always at your disposal, you get to pound your enemies with the most ear-blasting audio power that equipped any gaming device ever. With four speakers and two potent subwoofers plus Dolby Audio surround sound technology, prepare to hear enemy movements at the slightest drop of their sweat as they crawl to try and outflank you. And surely, they’ll be in for a big surprise.

Be cool and calculated yet deadly and lethal in the fighting front with “FrostCore” by your side. At any time in any encounter, keep cool with Predator’s FrostCore feature. This unique, swappable fan design allows you to inject this fierce and potent gaming rig with extra dose of coolness to maintain heat down to manageable levels but not sacrifice on performance. Keep fighting and guns blazing for your troops in the frontline without worry of overheating so you can #ConquerNewWorlds and thus maintain your tactical advantage over the enemy.

“The Predator has always been known to be a tough and rugged gaming brand and we will keep it that way.

The Philippines has been tagged to be a haven for both serious gamers and enthusiasts and we know they’ll love the Predator, which has now expanded from a desktop to include several other devices built for the gamer in everybody. We’re quite excited with what the Predator can offer to Filipino gamers, something they haven’t seen in other brands,” declares Steven J. Funcke, Predator Marketing Manager and Global Representative.

“Even more stunning and vivid graphics is what NVIDIA brings to this expanded Predator gaming line. We promised that gamers’ gaming experience will not just be epic but even monumental and we know we delivered on that promise,” emphasizes Jerome Matti, NVIDIA Consumer Sales Manager for the Philippines.



For his part, Calum Chisholm, Country Manager of Intel Philippines said as gaming devices ramp up power, Intel needs to keep up by coming up with even more superior processors. “Gaming devices’ tremendous requirements for speed and power have always been enormous and Intel will continue to keep up with the pace. Serious gamers need serious rigs, and we will not disappoint their need for superiority especially when competing against other gamers with the latest Intel processors inside this new Predator gaming system.”

So get to #ConquerNewWorlds and create your own #PredatorPH experience with the Predator gaming system that includes the Predator G3 and Predator G1 desktops, the Predator 15 laptop, the Predator 8 gaming tablet, the Predator X34, the world’s first 34-inch curved gaming monitor, and the Predator Z650 short-throw projector.

Get the Predator gaming system at PC Express Gilmore, the Villman Computers Philippines at SM North Edsa and Octagon Computer Superstore at SM Megamall.

For more about the Predator gaming system, go to the Predator Philippines Facebook page - @PredatorPhilippines.

Here are some of the images at the said event:

GRANRODEO First Live Viewing of One-man Live in the Philippines is confirmed!

Catch the exclusive live broadcast of their July 22 performance from Zepp DiverCity Tokyo at the SM Megamall Cinema 6 from 6PM!

The famous rock band GRANRODEO’s live tour concert “GRANRODEO LIVE TOUR 2016 TREASURE CANDY,” which is to be held on Friday, July 22nd 2016 at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo, will be live broadcasted in the Philippines!

The live viewing will start from 6PM at the SM Megamall Cinema 6. Tickets are at PHP1,100 and comes with a free limited edition poster (to be claimed on July 22). Tickets are available exclusively at all SM Tickets outlets nationwide and online via smtickets.com.

This will be GRANRODEO’s very first live viewing so don’t miss this chance to see their exciting performance!

SM Tickets: https://smtickets.com/events/view/4564
Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1718091725120482/
More details at http://jam.cosplaymania.com/


About GRANRODEO

The rock unit GRANRODEO consists of two members, KISHOW (Kisho Taniyama) and e-ZUKA (Masaaki Iizuka). KISHOW, who is a voice actor and a vocalist, is famous not only for his acting skills but also for his talented and superb singing skills. On the other hand, e-ZUKA is a creator and a guitarist, who creates various genres of music from ear-catching songs to hard rock music.

Not being bound to a specific genre, their music, from animation songs to rock music, keep attracting many fans.

2016 Philippine Toycon June 10-12: Very Excited here!

The Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention, or TOYCON as it’s more widely-known, is Asia’s longest running convention for collectibles, toys, anime, comics, cosplay, gaming and anything and everything related to hobbies and collections. The convention has been ongoing since 2002 so it is now on its 15th year of thrilling fans and aficionados alike. It is, simply put, the biggest pop culture event in the country.

Being a milestone year, the TOYCON reaches new heights as it readies itself to be the first international multi-genre entertainment and hobbies convention based in the Philippines. Held annually in June every year, it has grown in scale and popularity since its humble beginnings and is now regarded as the one of the most anticipated and visited events in the country, with event-goers filling the venue to capacity with close to 40,000 people attending.

TOYCON 2016 & Pop Life FanXperience

After 14 conventions, TOYCON Philippines is proud to announce its partnership with Pop Life Entertainment to create the ultimate FanXperience for the Filipino pop-culture fans! ToyCon 2016 + Pop Life FanXperience will be the biggest celebration of all things associated with pop-culture such as toys, games, movies, cosplay, anime and collectibles.

FanXperience is the offshoot event of the Salt Lake City Comic Con, the 3rd largest comic convention in the United States with over 125,000 in attendance. Through its global partnership with Pop Life Entertainment, ToyCon 2016 will be the staging-ground of the "ultimate FanXperience for their international fan base with exclusive show merchandise, exhibitions, international cosplay competition COSFANX, celebrity appearances and much more.

The exhibits will feature some of the world’s biggest brands in entertainment with such licensed properties as Marvel, DC, Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Cartoon Network, UFC, Peanuts, Nickelodeon and the NBA to name a few. It will also highlight gaming brands such as Capcom, Namco and DOTA 2.

The ToyCon 2016 + Pop Life FanXperience will give ToyCon fans up close and personal FanXperiences with their favorite pop culture icons. These FanXperiences will feature big name local and international celebrity guests from movies, television, music, comics, gaming and anime. Stay tuned for exciting announcements on who will be our featured line-up of guests for the inaugural ToyCon 2016 + Pop Life FanXperience! June 10 to12, 2016

SMX Convention Center Halls 1-4 Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City

Event highlights include:

1. Stan Lee Excelsior! Exhibit

2. Pop Life Exhibit - exhibit of the newest Funko Pop toy releases, including one of the most anticipated lines, Suicide Squad, the new Cosplay line and possibly prototypes of the new Encantadia line of Funko Pop toys

3. CosFanX – The biggest and newest international Cosplay competition which pits the best cosplayers in Asia against each other in country eliminations, country finals and regional finals. Top prize in the local finals is P50,000 cash and the chance to represent the country in the championships in Thailand

4. Suicide Squad Movie Exhibit – Warner Brothers Pictures exhibit of DC Comics newest cinematic blockbuster coming in July

5. Voltes V Exhibit – It’s Voltes V 40th Anniversary and this exhibit is highlighted by a 20-foot statue of the iconic robot and various memorabilia from the creators of the hit anime series of the 70s and 80s

6. TOYCON Toy Club Gallery – The biggest toy collectors’ exhibit ever assembled under one roof featuring top toy brands, Kotobukiya, Enesco, Bandai, Hero Cross, Hasbro, Mattel, Hot Toys and Lego. This exhibit makes ToyCon one of the most photographed events in the country.

7. FanX Celebrity photo-ops and autograph-signing - fans meet and greet with the international guests during interactive stage panel interviews, one-on-one photo booths and autograph-signing

8. Artists Alley and custom artwork - fans meet their favorite local and international guest artists for custom sketches, signing and art critiquing

9. Multi-media entertainment – Interactive booths from top gaming companies, Capcom, Namco and DOTA 2 and also from top subscription video on demand company, iFlix

10. The biggest dealer floor of around 240 merchants of various pop-culture merchandise, comics, accessories, cosplay merchandise, toys and collectibles



FanXperience International Celebrity Guests

Confirmed –

Kristian Nairn, actor and musician, known for his portrayal as Hodor from Game of Thrones

Mario Maurer – Thai pop-star, actor, model and brand endorser. Also known locally for various film projects with local celebrities

Bronson Pelletier and Kiowa Gordon – Members of the werewolves pack in the Twilight saga: New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn movie.

Frankie J – R&B/Pop Singer songwriter known for his hits Top 40 hits “Obsession”, “How T Deal” and “That Girl”

Dean Cain – best known as Clark Kent/Superman in the 90’s series Lois & Clark and now portrays Jeremiah Danvers in the hit new TV show, Supergirl

Daniel Logan – New Zealand actor best known for his portrayal as young Boba Fett in Star Wars Attack of the Clones

(More celebrities to be confirmed in the coming weeks)

The event is organized by the Asian Comics, Toys & Hobbies Collective Inc. and Pop Life Entertainment.

Cosplay Photography Philippine 2016: Hana Ichigo Aino

Its been a while that we updated our blog. We are so busy establishing our blog to other channels like World Cosplay, and Deviant Art. We did a photoshoot on 3/27/2016 with our Hana Ichigo Aino, cosplaying Kotori Minami(Thumbelina Version), from the anime Love Live. Here are the shots, taken by Arnold Yew of Arnold-S Photogs.




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