Philippine GameDev Expo on August 18-20

CBZN Perspective in cooperation with the Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP) presents the first Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX), to be held on August 18 to August 20, 2023 at the function halls of SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City. Game development will be put on the spotlight in a platform that gathers local and global game developers. PGDX is poised to be the biggest gathering of games of 2023, giving the opportunity for everyone to interact, discover, and experience every creation in one venue. Game developers overseas are set to introduce their works at this event as well. Visitors can also witness the latest innovations from select hardware companies alongside their latest promotions and offerings. ...

March 1, 2023 · 2 min

Apex Legends Mobile's New Hyperbeat Event Ongoing

Apex Legends Mobile launched the Hyperbeat event on August 23, which brings the hacker legend Crypto to mobile players. The event update also adds new events, ranked split, a new Battlepass, and updates to core systems. If you’re familiar with the hacker legend, Crypto’s aerial drones are redesigned for the mobile game to follow him and automatically track nearby enemies for periods of time. In Apex Legends Mobile, Crypto has three key abilities: ...

August 23, 2022 · 2 min

Sony Music Entertainment Japan to Debut First-Generation VEE VTubers

Since its initial announcement last year, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) formally announces the first generation of VTubers under the “VEE” virtual talent development and management project. The first generation is composed of three new talents and two existing ones. Otokado Ruki, Tulsi-Nightmare Madness IV, Hinahoshi Airu, Kujo Ringo and Syusetu Kohaku are revealed as the first generation members of the VEE project, as the “Dev-a” generation. Their individual profiles, Twitter accounts and debut schedules are revealed today, May 23, 2022. ...

May 26, 2022 · 4 min

Korean Animation Studio Debuts V&U Symphoria VTuber Group

Symphoria, a new VTuber group under the V&U (Virtual & Universe) brand, unveiled its cast of Virtual YouTubers last May 8, Sunday. The new group is composed of office lady-slash-idol fan Liora Walkyria, magical girl Penelope Wiseman and twins Celine and Helen Etherna. Meet the V&U Symphoria VTuber members! Liora Walkyria Liora is a working Valkyrie who is ~2,100 years old. She likes idols and cute things, but dislikes paperwork, physical activity and remembering things. Her gaming interests include rhythm, FPS and gacha games. ...

May 24, 2022 · 3 min

PRISM Project’s Rita Kamishiro Held Successful Fundraiser for Mental Health Awareness Month

Rita Kamishiro of PRISM Project has successfully raised US$10,000 during her charity stream last May 15 for the United States-based National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). The charity stream held in support of Mental Health Awareness Month brings together other virtual personalities such as Ying, Meru Matsuro, and Phase Connect’s Pipkin Pippa to discuss their personal experiences and the tips they had learned on their own mental health journey. During the charity stream, all of the donation goals have been unlocked by the community. The accomplished goals lead to the next set of events for the PRISM agent, such as “trying to run a 5K while eating ghost peppers,” playing Minesweeper in VR, and doing a themed “anime character workout.” ...

May 21, 2022 · 2 min

PRISM Project Partners with Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.

VTuber agency marks major milestone with new partner overseeing production starting May 1, 2022 Multinational VTuber production agency PRISM Project establishes a new partnership with Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. in a major milestone that will help elevate the project’s vision. Sony Music Japan will take responsibility for PRISM Project’s management and production starting May 1, 2022 (Sunday). As a global leader, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) will apply its expertise in anime production, music production, voice actor/artist management and merchandising and bring opportunities for the growth of its talents. ...

May 1, 2022 · 3 min

VitaBears is a Great Example of Chewable Vitamins

Hi friends! VitaBears approached me to try their lineup of chewable dietary vitamin supplements. I said yes, and they sent two jars to my place. On this post, allow me to share my two cents on these chewable vitamins. Do take note that I am not a health professional of any sort, I am here to discuss why chewable vitamins are here to stay. The first known example of chewable vitamins dates back to 1968 when it was targeted for kids and is based on a popular cartoon series. It’s shaped like the cartoon characters and tastes like candy. Normally, you take vitamin supplements in the form of pills. ...

January 14, 2022 · 3 min

Battlefield Mobile Philippines Alpha Test Opens

EA’s Battlefield Mobile is coming to the Philippines - and it has opened the door to everyone who want to try the game firsthand! As an expansion of the Battlefield franchise, this is a different game from the upcoming Battlefield 2042: “The game lets players engage in epic army-scale warfare through iconic Conquest and other fan-favorite modes in an HD console quality build for mobile, all with robust text, chat and high-fidelity sound.” ...

September 4, 2021 · 2 min

Vivy, Cestvs, Kingdom and more this Spring on Aniplus Asia

Aniplus Asia has released its lineup of anime titles for its Spring 2021 broadcast. BACK ARROW continues its broadcast run on the channel as well. Aniplus Asia continues to bring anime this Spring 2021 anime season, and just as with other releases from the Southeast Asian channel, I’ll be chiming in my thoughts in brief. Let’s go! All times are on GMT+8 AM/PM format, 24-hour format means next day broadcast. Broadcast times may change. ...

April 10, 2021 · 5 min

Here’s why these TVs are great for watching your favorite anime

If you’re a sucker for watching great anime, whether it’s because of the intricate storytelling, the beautiful art style or even the lore in the anime, anime has got that special something in it that just happens to tickle any anime fans’ fancy. Image courtesy of Nick Romanov on Unsplash It doesn’t matter whether you are a huge fan of Hayao Miyazaki’s work or whether you are more into Satoshi Kon’s work. Anime doesn’t discriminate as there are plenty of genres that will fit your liking. ...

February 24, 2021 · 3 min