REV Major, the annual event for the fighting game community, returns for another run—this year, the event will be held at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City. I’ve attended REV Majors before, especially the one at Solaire tent in 2019, and it’s fantastic. Lots of Guests for REV Major 2023 This year’s REV Major will have a lot of players from here and overseas gathered in one venue—in addition, they got Rae Lil Black and Markman as special guests. ...

Following my trip to the Farlight 84 Philippines Summit, the fast-paced hero battle royale is now available for download for the PC through Steam. Farlight 84, a new star on the FPS game genre, reports that it has received 10 million downloads worldwide, a huge milestone during its early access phase. Farlight 84 brings a fresh take on the battle royale and shotting game segment by putting emphasis on high mobility, player abilities and teamwork. ...

Farlight 84 Philippines Summit gathered the biggest names in gaming and esports media for a night showcasing what the game has to offer in the future—and they are sure geared up for domination. I did not expect the sharp popularity of Farlight 84 among all of the online games that went popular here in the Philippines. A multi-platform game—released April this year and available on Android, iOS and the PC (and recently through Steam)—is gradually gaining traction. The latest SteamDB numbers show that the game has an all-time peak of 41,396 from 2 months ago. ...

Philippine GameDev Expo or PGDX concluded its first successful run at SMX Manila last August 19-20, 2023. On this post I am going to tell you why I decided to attend this event as part of the media—plus share the stories behind the photos I captured from my stay there. Normally you won’t see me dabble my feet into this scene, but given the following reasons below, I felt motivated to share with you this event organized by the Game Developers Association of the Philippines and CBZN Perspective: ...

Philippine Game Dev Expo or PGDX is set to gather gamers, game developers and people with similar interests under one roof through a showcase of amazing activities and wide business opportunities. Organizers CBZN Perspective and Game Developers Association of the Philippines are hopeful that this event—the first of its kind in the country—will spark more interest in game development. What’s in it for Gamers and Developers at PGDX? PGDX co-presented by PLDT and SMART will have a business conference, B2B matching, an Indie Game Showcase and expo for Exhibitors and Artists throughout the weekend. ...

Otaku Expo Tanabata Festival is back, covering all of Megatrade Hall this weekend! Most people know Tanabata as a star festival held on July 7, but a conversation with Allineus had me Google the keyword “Tanabata season.” After a few clicks, I saw this post from Japan Guide which reads: Because the 7th month of the year roughly coincides with August rather than July according to the formerly used lunar calendar, Tanabata is still celebrated on August 7 in some regions of Japan, while it is celebrated on July 7 in other regions. ...

Anime Idol Convention, an event which fused anime and idol culture, is coming back this 2024! AiCon showcases the idol culture that catches the interests of the country’s anime audience. This event features activities which gather fans, such as cosplay, singing and dance contests plus an artist alley filled with fan-made merchandise from various mixed-media franchises. As long as you are a fan of anime idols, you are welcome here! Bring your love and passion for your anime oshi to the AiCon stage. Scouts (judges) will be present to determine whose star shines brightest, giving that idol-like vibe, which you only see in the stories you love. ...

OtaCute’s Japanight Cosplay and Anime Club returns with its latest installment, East Meets West, happening this Saturday, July 8 at Brooklyn Warehouse in Recto, Manila. Here are the events happening there: Last year’s DJ Lineup—DJ Bori, Zeroblade and NicDroid—returns with this year’s guest DJs Sigrid, Kaori Ramos and Siglus. Hibana also returns to the fray, performing Wotagei for the club’s audience. Wiljanz, a two-time representative for the Philippines at the Cyalume Dance World Battle, leads the group. ...

The Philippine TOYCON is set to hold its 20th edition at SMX Manila on the weekend of July 7 to 9—and as part of the festivities, here are the highlights you should not miss, taking some paragraphs out of the official press release: TOYCON this year will feature almost a hundred toy exclusives from partner exhibitors, with top toy brands like Funko, Lego, Bandai, Hot Toys, Pop Mart, JoyToy and many others. ...

Pinoy Otaku Festival returns this year—and so I return to Supernova(liches) to moderate a panel discussion. This annual event starts again this year, and this edition will focus on Environmental Advocacy. Shizen, a Japanese word describing (human) nature, is the theme for this year’s edition, focusing on the ways fans like us can do to give back to nature. Organizer Red Cloud Interactive will host a series of activities including a Low-Cost Cosplay Competition which will challenge the talent and resourcefulness of participating cosplayers. In addition, staple activities such as Cosplay Championship League, Your Cosplay Sounds Familiar, Karaoke Battle Royale, and Chibi Cosplay Show will also be held during the weekend. ...