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STGCC 2013 returns to galvanise Singapore’s pop culture sphere

k_ryuuji — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:00:09 +0000

Marvel Comics’ artists Adi Granov and David Mack headline the first wave of pop culture personalities. Singapore, 17 June 2013 – The annual Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention (STGCC) is back for another electrifying weekend to satisfy the pop culture cravings of fans in the Southeast Asia. Fans can look forward to meeting Marvel Comics’ artist Adi Granov, the designer behind Iron Man’s trademark red and gold armour on the silver screens, as well as David Mack, famed for his works Daredevil and KABUKI. Both will be in Singapore for the first time at STGCC. From the popular cosplay scene, cosplayer Vampy Bit Me will jazz up the show floor with her enticingly gorgeous depictions of famous characters from the universe of DC Comics, Marvel Comics, anime and videogame. Fans will be delighted to know that Vampy will be donning brand new costumes at STGCC. Redjuice, a rising star in the anime industry and the gifted character designer of the hit anime Guilty Crown, will be joining the line-up of comic artists at STGCC. The riotously creative design team behind the highly sought-after TO-FU OYAKO, DEVILROBOTS, will also be back in town due to popular demand. Up-and-coming music producer DJ kz (livetune) will also rock the floor of STGCC with his latest creations of masterful mixes. This year’s STGCC will also see TAM, armed with his classical violin, performing uniquely refreshing renditions of musical tunes from genres like Anime and Game, which will definitely captivate the senses of fans from both the East and West. Listen up as TAM will be doing a special set list exclusively for STGCC. “As the leading show in Southeast Asia that unites the best in pop culture from the East and West, we always strive to be the game changer for the benefits of fans and our supporters. We hope the content for this year’s STGCC will be a testament to our response to fans’ feedback and how we have packaged a programme mix that is high in pop culture index and wide in ground appeal,” said Ms Yeow Hui Leng, Senior Project Director of STGCC. STGCC has set a new record attendance of close to 35,000 local and regional visitors last year, where fans of Western comics, toys and games and Eastern anime, manga and cosplay congregate to celebrate pop culture pandemonium. This year, STGCC will invigorate the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Marina Bay Sands from 31 August to 1 September 2013.

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Youths Break Free for Social Change at Shine Youth Festival 2013

k_ryuuji — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:30:18 +0000

13 June 2013 – SHINE Youth festival 2013 invites the best of youths to break free for positive social change! The theme #FreeYourYou encourages youths to act on their own passion and champion causes for the community. With a bigger and better line-up that has doubled from last year. a total of some 40 SHINE partners are gearing up to deliver exciting programmes this year. The festival’s PITCH to SHINE and Pledge to SHINE initiatives are also returning stronger than before. Shine with Youth Pitch to shine will see an unprecedented number of youths that are enacting positive change in the community through promoting worthy causes this year. A total of 33 Pitch to SHINE projects will be unleashed during this youth months of July, up from 16 in 2012. “We’re very proud to be part of Pitch to SHINE this year, and the theme #FreeYourYou really inspired us to pursue our dream of organising ‘Jump Singapore’, Southeast Asia’s inaugural parkour freerunning event. As one of six teams to be a Fold recipient, the grant will allow us to deliver a world-class parkour event in this part of the world,” said Derrick Siu, Founder, Superfly Monkey Dragons. “SHINE Youth Festival is an ideal platform for us to share our message about how we need to appreciate all the parts that make up the Singapore we know and love. By using art, we hope to bridge gaps across different communities , and through SHINE, have a broader and long-lasting impact on today’s youth,” said Sophia Tan, Founder, The Everyday Revolution. Pledge to SHINE has also launched into motion this year with a Facebook application that enables youth to share their pledges online at http://www.facebook.com/SHINEYouth .”With the introduction of our new Pledge to SHINE Platform this year, we want to enable more youth to showcase their talents and undertake more worthy causes which ultimately benefit the community,” said Muhammad Imaduddien, Chairman of the SHINE Youth Festival 2013 Steering Committee. Festival Line Up There will be an exciting line-up of events and activities throughout the entire Youth month of July. SHINE Festival Opening kicks off on 29 of June at *SCAPE, and will be accompanied by signature events organized by its six strategic partners Mascot Parade, Dreamcatchers, O’School, Show Choir Academy, Singapore Street Festival and Singapore Management University; as well as events from the Pitch to SHINE winners. Into its ninth year, SHINE 2013 will extend to over 200000 youth to #FreeYourYou from 29 June to 27 July. Visit www.shine.nyc.sg for the SHINE 2013 experience.

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PS4 Revealed, Pricing and Release Date

k_ryuuji — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:00:05 +0000

June 10, 2013 - Sony has finally unveiled the PS4 console at this year’s E3. After the long wait since the announcement and the unveiling of the console’s controller, the Dualshock 4, the console that everyone is waiting for has finally revealed. The PlayStation 4 will support used games, which means you can share games discs with your friends without any restrictions nor authentication required. In addition, PS4 can be operated in offline mode, which means PlayStation 4 owners does not have to be online at all times while playing their single player games for example. Below is a video on how to share your used PS4 games. Simple, Isn’t it? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWSIFh8ICaA There are a few games already announced for the Playstation 4 previously which were Killzone: Shadow Fall, inFamous Second Son, Driveclub and Knack. At E3, more games that will also be playable on the Playstation 4 were announced like Final Fantasy XV and Kingdom Hearts III.

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SG: Funan Anime Matsuri 27th May to 2nd June

tueac — Sun, 26 May 2013 10:23:52 +0000

The festival(Matsuri) supported by the people who made the AFA will be happening from tomorrow on ward at the technology digital-life mall in Singapore. Daily from the 27th of May to the 2nd of June, 11am to 8pm at the Main Atrium of the shopping mall. The whole week event is filled with many on and off stage events. On stage the weekdays are filled with video screenings like anime movies and stage videos. But the highlight of the event will be the cosplayers attending the matsuri. They are From Taiwan, Natumi, the Famed Mayu cosplayer From Malaysia, Ying Tze and Angie From Japan, Kaname* Also making an appearance is Valarie from SEA*A to present the third and fourth episode of WOWJAPAN TV. So do looking forward to it! You will be able to find the stage timings on the official site. Event Details: Name: Funan Anime Matsuri Date: 27th to 2nd June 2013 Location: Funan Digital Life Mall, Main Atrium, Level 1 Time: 11am to 8pm Website: http://www.animefestival.asia/fam/

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PH: Blast-Off: The Toycon 2013 Launch

August — Sun, 26 May 2013 08:32:10 +0000

An Epic Assembly of Superheroes and Toys at Resorts World Manila. The launch event will serve as a teaser of our convention, bringing our show in Newport Mall Plaza at Resorts World Manila. One of the biggest events in Philippine pop culture happens at the most epic destination this summer, Resorts World Manila, this Saturday, May 25th, 12 noon, via the BLAST OFF! The ToyCon 2013 Launch Event. Join a grand gathering of toys and childhood memorabilia aficionados plus a meet and greet with famed cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao, and a number of pocket events for everyone. Take snapshots with Cosplayers, relive film favorites, dabble in the toy customization or sketching workshops, marvel at featured toys collection, and check out the long line of collectible merchandise available. May 25, 2013, Saturday 12:00-10pm The Plaza, Newport Mall Resorts World Manila Activities: 12 Noon – 3:00 PM : Cosplayers Photo-op, Panel Discussions, Film Showing, Toy Customization workshop, Artists sketching and workshop, Toy groups feature collections, selling activities 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM : MAD SCIENCE 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM : TOYCON 2013 Press Conference 5:00 PM – 6:00 pm : Mini Cosplay 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM : Alodia’s Meet & Greet 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Film Showing, Games, Auctions Source: TOYCON PH: The Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention

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PH: Deadline of submission of entries to J-Pop and Cosplay contests extended

August — Sat, 25 May 2013 08:27:41 +0000

The deadline for the submission of entries to the 2013 J-Pop Anime Singing Contest and Cosplay Mini-Contest has been extended until June 21, 2013 (Friday). Finalists for both contests will compete in the grand finals on July 20, 2013 at the SM Cinema Center Stage, SM Mall of Asia Pasay City. The 2013 J-Pop Anime Singing Contest and Cosplay Mini-Contest is organized by the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines in cooperation with the Japan Foundation Manila, and supported by Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation, Animation International Licensing, Phils., Canon Information Technologies Philippines, Inc., Canon Marketing (Philippines) Inc., Canon Business Machines (Philippines), Inc., Canon IT Solutions Philippines, Center for Pop Music Philippines Inc., HERO TV, Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines Inc., Panasonic Philippines Corporation, SM Cinema, Sony Philippines, Inc., Toei Animation Phils., Inc., Toshiba Philippines, Inc., UNIQLO Philippines, Yakult Philippines, Inc. and Yoshinoya. This year’s special guest, Mr. Joe Inoue (Team J-Melo), co-host of NHK’s J-Melo and the singer of Naruto’s opening theme “Closer”, will perform during the event. This event is in commemoration of the 40th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation and the celebration of the Philippines-Japan Friendship Month. Contest details and application forms may be downloaded through these links: JPOP: http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/pressandspeech/press/pressreleases/2013/40.htm Cosplay: http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/pressandspeech/press/pressreleases/2013/42.htm For more information regarding the 2013 J-Pop Anime Singing Contest and Mini-Cosplay Contest, please visit www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp or email jicc-mnl@ma.mofa.go.jp or call 551-5710 local 2311, 2312 or 2315. Source: Embassy of Japan in Manila

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[SG] [Featured] AKB48 Meet and Greet at Tokyo Auto Salon Singapore 2013

k_ryuuji — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:57:30 +0000

*editor’s note – This article is a little bit late as due to the many issues that I have came up before posting up this. So finally here’s the Article for the Meet and Greet along with the High-touch event for AKB48 at Tokyo Auto Salon Singapore 2013. – K_Ryuuji This year’s TAS is not just about cars and the special appearance of the J-Girls, but it’s also about Japan’s biggest girl group, AKB48. It has been a while since AKB members came down to Singapore for an appearance and here they in Singapore, to be together with their fans. This was also the moment where that the fans in Singapore could get to see Akimoto Sayaka before she will graduating from AKB48. There were 2 sessions for the Meet and Greet along with the High-touch event that was held on Day 1 and Day 2 of Tokyo Auto Salon Singapore 2013. Here is a Gallery of the Meet and Greet along with the High Touch event on both days at Tokyo Auto Salon Singapore.

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(SEA)Cherry Credits – Avatar Star enters Open Beta

August — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:38 +0000

SINGAPORE, 7 May 2013 – Cherry Credits will launch the Open Beta Test (OBT) of its newest Multiplayer Online Third-Person Shooter Game (MOTPS), Avatar Star, on 7 May 2013. The game is produced and led by Troy Horton, CEO of Pearl Digital Entertainment (former Producer of the original Tomb Raider I, II and III series at Core Design in the UK). During the past one-month of Closed Beta Test (CBT), Avatar Star CBT keys were snapped up as soon as they were released on partner sites. Over 10,000 CBT keys were generated during the CBT period but there were overwhelming request for more keys. Avatar Star’s official Facebook Page ‘Likes’ surged from 2,000 to over 50,000 with players actively discussing about the game and posting their unique Avatar creation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbA_cvl1tq8 Thanks to the enthusiastic support from players, Cherry Credits was able to iron out the kinks in the game to bring the game to Open Beta stage quickly. In appreciation of the help received from CBT players, CEO of Cherry Credits, Mr Addison Kang announced rewards in the form of limited edition avatar cards and gold keys, depending on the players’ character level achievements. “The extremely active CBT community shows that Avatar Star hits close to the heart of the players! We are delighted to hear all the positive feedback from the community, and with their help, we managed to find and fix 2 major bugs within the CBT period. OBT players can now enjoy the game and we are confident to pass the upcoming massive sign-ups,” said Mr Kang. The Open Beta phase features the launch of the Cash Shop where players can make cash purchases for avatar items. It also paves the way for everyone who has yet to enjoy the game. Players can also look forward to a host of events and activities on the game’s official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/avatarstarsea. About Pearl Digital Software Development (Shanghai) Co., Ltd: Pearl Digital Entertainment is an ISO 27001 Certified Computer Game Development Studio with its operations based in Shanghai, China, via its wholly-owned subsidiary Pearl Digital Software Development (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Led by Troy Horton, former producer of the Tomb Raider series of games at Core Design in the UK and a highly talented team of game developers, PDE’s core focus is the development of Free to Play online games for the China and S.E. Asia markets as well as Game Development Services and has some of the largest game companies in the world as its clients including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Activision Blizzard, Tencent and many more. Visit http://www.pearldigital.com for more information. Troy Horton imdb reference: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0395687/ About Cherry Credits Pte Ltd Cherry Credits is a leading solutions provider for digital content, game channeling and micropayment. Offering a unique e-wallet system and physical scratch card (PSC) distribution, Cherry Credits gives everyone the ability & convenience to transact online anytime, anywhere. Cherry Credits is also the official Payment Provider and Channeling Platform for top games such as Dragon Nest and SD Gundam SEA service. Cherry Credits is a full subsidiary of Shanda Games International (SDGi). Source: http://as.cherrycredits.com

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[MOVIE] AV IDOL(2012)

tueac — Sun, 05 May 2013 03:30:49 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuJiOUbV_O4 What happens when the Adult Video industry visits Korea? The “can do” spirit of the Japanese people is lit’ed like wild fire! With just a skeleton crew of a Director, Cameraman, Make-up artist and the Actress on a limited budget, they are set on creating yet another hit AV for the world! The actress, or the AV IDOL is named Ryoko and is the top actress of Japan, famous in even in Korea, she takes pride in her job and is a professional! And under her is Yuna, an innocent Korean girl who had all her live wants to be an Idol, thus adoring Japanese Idol singing to the 1980s Idol hit. Cinematic of the show cannot be said to be good, but the casual acting along with the funny story line allows for an enjoyable 2 hours in the cinema during the show. But some parts might just not make sense at all. ==||| In short, catch this show if you are looking for a sexy funny time. No worries can bring your Girlfriend along (that’s what the guy next to me did). *Dear readers, don’t act innocent lah, you have never watched an AV before? If you haven’t sorry hor… * Synopsis: Here comes the brave, hot sexy idol! AV goddess Ryoko, who captivates Asian men’s hearts is getting tired of filming AV. When she hears that her next film is going to be made in Seoul, which is center of Korean wave, she feels somehow ominously. Sure enough, due to the insufficient production cost and inexperienced film crew, they face difficulties just upon arriving at the Incheon Int’l Airport. Whilst they get into all kinds of troubles, Ryoko accidentally meets Yuna, a wannabe idol star. Yuna mistakes Ryoko as a great idol actress. Ryoko lies to Yuna against her will and brings her to the AV film set. Meanwhile, the AV film director who is fascinated by Yuna’s freshness, casts her as the leading actress right away and plans a new ‘AV film’ starring Yuna. Are they going to finish the New Korean wave AV film after all? The Movie is now in Cathay and Filmgarde Cineplex.

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[SG] [Event] AKB48 Live Concert at Tokyo Auto Salon Singapore 2013

k_ryuuji — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:48:34 +0000

AKB48 came down to perform in front of their fans at Tokyo Auto Salon on the second day of the event. It has been a while since the girls came down to Singapore for an appearance. The concert was a 1-hour stage performance, with 11 songs performed ( Including the encore song ) in front of their Singapore fans. This was the last time where the fans are able to see and did not want to miss this chance to catch AKB48 member, Akimoto Sayaka perform live in Singapore with AKB48 before she graduates from the group. This is a very heartbreaking moment to some, as after this, they will not be able to catch her perform as a member of AKB48. Here is a gallery of Ani-Culture’s coverage for the AKB48 Live concert at Tokyo Auto Salon Singapore. Setlist for the AKB48 Live Performance at Tokyo Auto Salon Singapore ; - Heavy Rotation - Everyday Kachūsha - Aitakatta - So Long! - Flying Get - River - Manatsu no Sounds Good! - Gingham Check - First Rabbit - Tenohira ga Kataru Koto Encore - Heavy Rotation

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