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As we feature Chamoji’s Murasaki7 mobile puzzle game, I have invited my friend who plays games better than me, Reikisha, to review this game for keepsakes. He’ll take it from here – please enjoy reading his review. - Jay There are an estimated 20 new mobile games released on Google Play and App Store, based on the QooApps charts. Some of these games are developed by popular game companies with a good track record of keeping the player base active through generous in-game rewards during special events. ...

Hi guys! I’ll be sharing photos from my visit at The Dessert Museum last year. I checked the EXIF details and it’s dated one year ago from the time I have posted this, so it’s just right to share these with you, especially that we’re at a critical time of our lives. As with most of my visits, I came in alone (but not lonely). I got a discounted pass here as the Museum is changing one of its rooms to a different theme. ...

Kiong Hee Huat Tsai! This weekend (January 25-26) is Otaku Expo 2020 at Megatrade Hall 1 of SM Megamall. I’ve been invited by Ozine to feature the event on keepsakes. The event’s guests include illustrator Nao Shirahane (DMYO), who did illustrations for Danny Choo’s Culture Japan, DJMAX, Battle Spirits, Soccer Spirits, and much more. She has been through many countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Germany, and USA. This is her second time in the Philippines. ...

The year 2019, last of its decade, was a fruitful year for keepsakes. We’ve done quite a lot of projects, visited a lot of events, and made new friends along the way. These are so many that by December I wished I could take a break (I did). To finally close the book on 2019 and start 2020, I am listing down what we have done so far. Those who have listened to Episode 61 got first dibs on this as I posted the episode last month. ...

The audience at Aidol Fiesta 2019, a landmark event for local idols and the aidoru community held at The Roxy Events Place in Quezon City last May 5. Photo: Do it for the Aidols What a roller-coaster 2019 was for the aidoru community. ...

Just last February this year, I went to Cebu for Otakufest 2019. That is my second time to do so - and I learned a lot. This November, I’m about to get back to Cebu - this time to witness ARCHcon 2019 (Anime, Role-Playing Games, Comics and Hobbies Convention). I know I’ve written about the 15th ARCHcon last year, so let me quote what I mentioned before: “What started as an open-to-the-public school activity of the then Sacred Heart School — Jesuit ‘Alternate Hobbies Club’ has grown to cater hobbyists from Cebu and the Visayas region.” ...

Melody Road 2019 is fast approaching. Before we witness their anime feature concert on Sunday (November 10) at Green Sun Makati, I asked this year’s Radical Dreemers ensemble a few questions about their love of music and perhaps their future. (Now, this piece is intended for you readers outside the Philippines - maybe someone, anyone from the west or the northeast parts of the world may be reading this - so I took the liberty to translate some answers.) ...

Seikimatsu Blue, the upcoming movie adaptation of the manga of the same name, is among the headliners of Coslandia 2019. The cast and staff of the film adaptation including MNL48’s Abby, Coleen, Brei, and Kay are present during the said event. This feature covers two press conferences: First is at the media room last Friday, November 01, and the main press conference at the Main stage last Saturday, November 02. ...

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. ...

Just how many months have been since Hypnosis Mic started? Just. How. Many. Months. I’ve been referring to this as seiyuu Fliptop rap battle league but feel free to call me out ah. 2.5D seiyuu projects such as LoveLive! and Revue Starlight are high-stakes yet high-impact spectacles which we love, but Hypnosis Mic is something for me. Ok, we got The iDOLM@STER Side M, Idolish7, UtaPri and the like, but HypMic is a unique concept. ...