Baguio City’s Long-Awaited Cosplay Comeback - Major Cosplay Event happening at Newtown Plaza Event Center Last January, I went to Baguio City for the first time to witness how cosplay events work there, through Kospurei Bunkasai. To be quite honest, I failed to get a good grasp of what the community is like, and I was so sleepy you can see me dozing off on some occasions. I promised myself that by the next time I stepped in Baguio, I shall have a good hold of it. ...

Cosplay judges 2018 World Cosplay Summit Philippines representative Team Sekai (Sergio Sta. Ana and Kai Raito), MingMiho (2014 WCSPH Alumna) and Japanese cosplayer Reika join Team Class S of Cebu in a photo opportunity after being hailed as the Philippine representative of WCS for 2019. [Photo: Alec Egido / TheFanboySEO] Team Class S of Cebu bested 4 other teams to become the representative of the country for the World Cosplay Summit in Japan held at TOYCON 2019 Pop Life FanXperience inside Hall 3 of SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City last Sunday, June 30th. This marks the first time a Cebuano team will represent the country to the WCS. ...

From Ayala to Poblacion in Makati - My first Fête led me to five segments of music June 22 marked the 25th anniversary celebration of Fête de la Musique (World Music Day) in the Philippines, and for the first time in my life, I am invited to explore the annual musical feat scattered around select areas of Makati City. First Stop: Progressive Stage RJ Bistro in Makati City ...

The Muslim world celebrated Eid al-Fitr Wednesday June 5 — and in line with this, MIA Online Mobile added a seasonal Hari Raya Patch for everyone to participate. Here’s the details from the note they sent to us: Photo Handout by Cubizone Content Players will be able to battle their way as a Nation to have a chance to win rare seasonal items such as the following: Seasonal Mount: Garuda, Rimau Seasonal Costume: Ryuzuki Seasonal Weapon & Gears: Varson Many more… ...

This year’s Philippines to the World Cosplay Summit to be decided at annual pop culture event It’s that time once again to gather the best cosplay pairs from select parts of the country to see who will be representing the Philippines in the 2019 World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya, Japan from July 27 to August 04. Six teams from NCR, Central Visayas, Western Visayas, and Mindanao will duel for the coveted title at TOYCON 2019 during the last weekend of June: ...

Everyone gathers for that one special class photo. [Photo handout from Cubizone] Community and Media event held as part of 10th Anniversary festivities (Left) Personalities from various communities gather as Cubizone celebrates its 10th year in the business. [Photo handout from Cubizone] (Right) Cubizone’s letter to the guests. Cubizone gathered its community and media friends on the last Friday of May 2019 at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila for its Community Blowout as part of its 10th year Anniversary. ...

Mobile game expands to Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and Russia soon. Yes, Russia. The great guys at Cubizone continues to inform me about MIA Online Mobile, and I’d like to have them speak for themselves as they release their new game updates: CUBINET, a member of 7 Senses Group, shares that the MIA ONLINE: 3D OPEN WORLD ACTION MMORPG will be available this year in different regions across the globe to battle it out on a new feature slated for released which is the Cross-Server Platform! ...

Manila and Pasay folks, get ready! The last weekend of April still has lots of things in store for us — just look at these two events which will be held on the same weekend. Pinoy Gaming Festival 2019 Summer Assembly April 26 to 28, 2019 — Music Hall, SM Mall of Asia This year, Globe Telecom and Cyberzone will be co-presenters to bring out more summer gaming goodness at the event. It will be a 3-day weekend filled with games, activities and sizzling hot esports action courtesy of Playbook Esports, plus some surprise goodies from our event partners. And to continue the long tradition, PGF Summer Assembly 2019 will be a FREE ADMISSION event. ...

New and Bigger Venue, More Activities— and this time, unexpected guests! May is already becoming a busy month for me as I will be in two events — the second one will be the 2019 Pinoy Otaku Festival to be held at Robinsons Novaliches Trade Hall from May 17 to 19, Friday to Sunday. This year’s POF theme is “Asobu” / “Let’s Play”, which leans more on having an interactive experience for all visitors. ...

Completing Aniplus’ Spring 2019 lineup is the continuation of RobiHachi and the third season of Bungo Stray Dogs. RobiHachi New Episodes: Tuesday 12:00am with replays every Tuesday 11:00pm (Show page) RobiHachi is an original animation series produced by Studio Comet. The series will be directed by Shinji Takamatsu, who is well-known for directing popular titles such as Gintama: The Movie, Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE!, Haven’t You Heart? I’m Sakamoto and Grand Blue. ...