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Shoutout to those who have been lured by Triple Chain Mobile last Collecticon: The game just released its Mid-Autumn festival. …actually, I was in the middle of transition when they sent the details last September 12. Nevertheless, here are the details sent to me: New mythological heroes, Hou Yi, and Chang E will be introduced along with Mid-Autumn Events. Players will obtain more rewards by summoning these exclusive and event limited heroes to complete the Mid-Autumn Events. ...

In a month or so, Coslandia 2019 will be held at SMX Convention Center Aura (inside SM Aura Premier in Taguig City). I’ve been to their first Coslandia held at Eton Centris before, but this year’s edition is set way, way high already. Here’s why: Idols and Artists Coslandia is organized by HalloHallo Entertainment, which manages the official AKB48 sister group in the country, MNL48. The group is set to perform the main theme of Coslandia as their 5th Single, in which Gabb is already announced as the song’s center. That alone ain’t enough to describe the IDOL aspect of this event. ...

It’s a dawn of a new era. keepsakes. has been running for years on its old platform because I felt that I’m not looking forward to scaling up. This solo project has been an archive to many events in and out of the country. I’ve made friends all over the place, if I say so myself. My decision to move to a new platform (actually, this is the platform that I’ve gotten used to before) is because I felt Medium is not being developed well. Aside from wanting to jump to mobile-first platforms such as AMP and Instant Articles, I do want to participate in their partner program. ...

So, Cosplay Mania 2019 is fast approaching - by the time this gets posted, it’s like less than a week to go. Recently, an issue was raised over photographers selling their services outside conventions, which raises a lot of eyebrows inside the cosplay community. This issue has gotten so big that organizers are reacting to it - yesterday, Cosplay Mania 2019 has prohibited non-exhibitors from selling their products and services inside the event. Obviously, this drew more attention towards the organizer by the community asking for clarification - which was then gladly answered: ...

One last shot. This is perhaps the first and last shot of this writer at the Cosplay Tanabata stage. [Captured by Wiljanz Lopez for keepsakes.] One of Baguio City’s major cosplay events ends on its 7th edition If there’s one good thing about my first visit to Baguio last January, it’s the fact that I am personally invited to one of its major cosplay events — if not THE one. ...

World Cosplay Summit 2019 Team Philippines, performing a skit from Sengoku Night Blood. [Screencap from WCS YouTube] It has been a long time since I wrote my opinion regarding the World Cosplay Summit. All the time, I was jumping to places where I have never been before — and before I knew it, I have spent a lot of time, money and resources to share the news to you. ...

or, “How do I role-play myself once again into a Fate-themed cafe” One day I stumbled upon another Fate/-themed cafe, this time it‘s organized by an entity called THE UNION. “A Battle to Save the Children,” it says on the poster. To which I wondered, “How?” It was when I got alerted by one of my close friends, Naru of AniZone, that I am invited to feature this experience on keepsakes. (Side note: The way I see it, if it’s Naru-recommended, 90% I’ll go.) ...

Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore also to compete for the finals World Cosplay Summit 2019 Team Philippines during a post-performance interview. [Screencap from WCS on YouTube] The Nagoya Round of the 2019 World Cosplay Championship has been held at the Aichi Arts Center in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. This major highlight of World Cosplay Summit 2019 saw 32 teams competing for the remaining 16 slots for THE FINAL Round — among of them is Team Philippines which performed a scene from the otome game Sengoku Night Blood as historical figures Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi. ...

The Philippine Simulator thrives in transforming boring news into bite-sized patches Good day, guys — these are the latest headlines for today: [GM] DU30 to name those players involved in PCSO exploits. [ADMIN] Tolentino defends Duterte-Xi “verbal fishing agreement”. [GM] DU30 names [ADMIN] Duque as #PHSim Coconut Authority chief. [Tournament] “Idol Philippines” names it’s top 3 players. #UKSim’s “Global Witness” declares #PHSim as dangerous. #CHSim appeals for “patience and peace” on sea disputes with other Sims. Players residing in Valenzuela City [MAP] are to receive E-Trikes. Players dependent on PCSO Guild Funds switches other guilds due to PCSO system maintenance. …mass media does not format their headlines like these. ...

Attention to those who already have the game installed on their smartphones — read this announcement! Gamers of all ages can enjoy this Strategy and Puzzle RPG game, which redefines the genre through its challenging and addictive gameplay: Story Modes and Challenging Maps lets you conquer quests and map challenges with your team of heroes. Strategic Gameplay lets you create a strategic chain of explosive combos and high-damage attacks. 6 Unique Hero Classes — Warrior, Mage, Healer, Tanker, Specialist, and Dancer — has its own specialization on the battlefield. ...