Halo Wars 3: Cortana!

09.30.2011 - Cortana is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) from the Halo videogame series. In the videogames she provides the back story and tactical information. She appeared also in the novelized versions as well as in the animated DVD home video release of Halo Legends. The character’s design was based from Egyptian Queen Nefertiti and has become one of the most disturbingly sexy personalities in the Halo videogames. Cortana’s origin is revealed to be the cloned brain of Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Halsey, the creator of the SPARTAN Project; Halsey's synaptic networks became the basis for Cortana's processors.

Happy Meal 2011: Batman Brave & The Bold!

Been a while since I posted updates in the site, but there's some good news for Batman collectors who just can't get enough of those wonderful toys!

Last September 27, McDonald's Philippines released their new wave of McDonald's Happy Meal toys for kiddies and patrons to buy and collect - The dual toy sets of Batman: The Brave and The Bold and My Little Pony! Of course, being a Batman fan personally, I had to take a gander at the Brave and the Bold toys yesterday, and they were just sweet! Included in the set are The Jokermobile, Batcopter, Penguin Submarine, and the hilarious hero Plastic Man, so there's four figures/ toys for Batfans to collect. Each toy goes with every McDonald's Happy Meal purchase, and I picked up the Batcopter since, well, it's Batman! Stay tuned for a review of each next time!

BeatCast! Episode 3.2 - Black Comedy Popculture Ride!

In this second installment of BeatCast's two-part podcast session, Tim and Mark are once again joined by their buddy Vince (Mark Templar), as well as another old friend and Back2Gaming alum Billy, aka It_Burns! Recorded on the evening of September 14 just after watching the advanced screening of the zany all-star black comedy called "Horrible Bosses", the boys pool in their thoughts on how the movie was, and chaos ensues as a result of it! Through the conversation, Timzster and It_Burns highlight the gaming category with impressions on Sony's Press Conference during Tokyo Game Show '11 week and expectations on the PS Vita. Also, more news piles up in the form of MORE DC The New 52 and comic book updates! With all of this recorded during one heck of a road trip, expect one heck of a session here, as delivered by BeatCast!

You can give a listen to the episode in the player above, or download it here!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The BeatCast! Podcast

BeatCast! Episode 3.1 - A Contagious Stream of Updates!

The boys of BeatCast! return for another "unhealthy" round of Popculture news and updates! Recorded last September 8th after watching the local advanced screening of "Contagion" in IMAX, regulars Timzster and Cerbojam are joined by the presence of one Mark Templar, and the trio give their thoughts on the aforementioned movie, as well as other movies they have seen prior to this like the Fright Night remake! Also, the boys remark on comic news, particularly the DC New 52 comic relaunch of DC Comics. Plus, a little tease on gaming and toys makes its way into the menu! Plus, a few shoutouts to the boys of BNO! Excaliburd!

This is the first of a two-part recording session held this month of September, so be sure to tune back in for the next installment!




You can give a listen to the episode in the player above, or download it here!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The BeatCast! Podcast

Remembering 9/11 in Comics.

09.11.2011 - We pay tribute to the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 that brought America to realization about these terrorists’ attacks. Remembering seeing it on CNN at 8PM (Manila Time) when the first plan just crashed to the second tower. It was fresh from our memories the loss that made this tragedy which is still fresh from our memories and for those who has lost their love ones. The World Trade Center has been synonymous with the popular culture. The famous twin tower was depicted in the background or part of the scene in some comic books that was published over the years.

Events: IPMS Presents The 9th National Scale Model Competition!

09.10.2011 - IPMS Philippines collectively known as International Plastic Modelers Society has been around long before toy groups or any group has been organized. Even internet was not invented yet when this group was founded in 1968. They have been organizing events annually and this is their 9th year promoting the modeling hobby. In other countries this sort of interest has become a lost art. As most hobbyists prefer action figures and other toys no need of assembly or paint. The National Scale Competition will be on exhibit and on display on October 17-21, 2011 at the SM Megamall Event Activity Center in Building A. For those who want to capture this awesome event try to drop by the venue. For more details and information how to participate in this year’s event visit their site at: http://www.ipmsphilippines.com

Event: Collecticon 2011!

09.06.2011 - Collecticon is back and it’s now a two-day event of toys, comics, cosplays and geeks in-between that has been known in the Philippine popular arts and culture scene. Recently the organizers had run a poster making contest which produced this winning one-sheet. It’s very much promising to be part of Collecticon once again. You the fans asked for it… The organizers obliged and boom! We got two days of Collecticon 2011 heading this October 8-9, 2011 and remember this is FREE entrance since the venue will still be at Robinsons Midtown in Ermita Manila during mall hours. This will be another big event for the toy collectors and geeks alike. The 1,500 square meter venue tells it all that Collecticon has gotten bigger over the years. There will be more retailer tables with toys, comics, and other collectible merchandises. This is one weekend you should not miss! Get ready to save up for those who regularly present in conventions because its going to be a party.

New promotional art for The Avengers... and Loki!

There's enough hype for Walt Disney Pictures and Marvel Studios' "The Avengers" to last a lifetime, and with the wave of promotional art material being released slowly but surely, it's no surprise that 2 new ones have popped out of the internet bandwagon thanks to SpiderMedia.ru and Superherohype. Take a look!

The Avengers Assemble and are ready for battle!

Thor's brother and the Asgardian God of Lies and Mischief himself... Loki!

For more updates and info, visit the source posts at Superherohype and SpiderMedia.ru!

The Avengers hits theaters next year on May 4, 2012!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm