Archive for September, 2007

29
Sep

Tokyo Game Show 2007

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Categories: Life in Japan and Japan Events

It was a blast! I never imagined that the game show would really be crowded with international visitors. According to TGS website the statistics that they expected foreigners to visit was approximately 180,000 people. Whoah!

So anyway what happened? I actually came already late around 3:30PM at the show, due to another exhibit (IGAS 2007) we had at Tokyo Big Sight. My feet really hurts on my way to TGS because it’s been 2 days I have to stand all day, since we began exhibiting at IGAS 2007. But nevertheless, somehow the pain went off when I see the booths from the Game Show. It’s really awesome. I got the chance to take some pictures of it together with their hot game models :). I never had the chance to play the new games as we only have limited time to look around but still its worth it! My friend already got plenty of freebies (also for me) so we just rush on different booths taking some pictures.

Here are few pictures from the event.

Tokyo Game Show 2007
At Makuhari Messe, the entrance to Tokyo Game Show.

The Crowd
Look at the crowd during the show.

Almost Inside
We’re almost inside the show!

Devil May Cry 4
At the CAPCOM booth, during their Devil May Cry 4 PS3 and XBOX360 Demo.

XBOX360 Booth
The XBOX360 booth with KONAMI’s Soccer game.

It’s Bomber Man!
It’s Bomber Man! One of the games I usually play in PSP.

Final Fantasy
At the Square-Enix booth. Final Fantasy’s 20th Anniversary.

The Crowd
A look at the crowd inside TGS.

Katana on Wii
Katana on Wii. Not familiar on the game but I like the Wii gaming technology. I can shout weeee!!! while playing hehe.

Captain Jack Sparrow
Hey! What’s Captain Jack Sparrow doing here!?

Kingdom of Hearts
For those who love Kingdom of Hearts!

Takara Tomy Model
Takara’s model giving away Naruto’s latest game pamphlets.

Sonic!
It’s Sonic!

PS3 Naruto Project
PS3 Naruto Project! A game I’m looking forward to play!

FF7 Cosplayers
A peek on Final Fantasy 7 Cosplayers!

FFX Characters
Final Fantasy X Cosplayers. Very detailed hair on right. Impressive!

The game show was held for two-days (Saturday and Sunday). And my friends and I was able to visit it on Saturday. Very interesting event to visit especially for gamers alike!

27
Sep

Lawson’s SIAM SHADE Ticket Presale

By yoeru 0 Comments
Categories: Japan Events

For those who are not yet aware, SIAM SHADE tickets will be on presale at Lawson’s Loppi Machines. Please be informed though that these tickets are only available to members who have Lawson Pass. You’ll need the 9-digit Lawson Pass number when purchasing the ticket in advance. Date of sale will be only on September 29 (Sat.) 19:00 - 23:59. So don’t forget to grab one! :)

16
Sep

Tokyo Game Show 2007 Itinerary

By yoeru 2 Comments
Categories: Japan Events

For the sake of not forgetting things such as schedule, fare, and train routes this coming Saturday, Sep. 22nd.

  • SQUARE-ENIX REAL SITE (Opens at 11AM-7PM)

    KAIHINMAKUHARI->SHINKIBA (JR KEIYO) 380YEN
    SHINKIBA->ICHIGAYA (TOKYO SUBWAY YURAKUCHO LINE) 290YEN
    ICHIGAYA->SHINJUKU-TOEI (TOEI SHINJUKU LINE)
    SHINJUKU-TOEI->HATSUDAI (KEIO NEW LINE) 120YEN
    16:01->17:13
    TOTAL 790YEN

  • BUS STATION to KYOTO (Departs at 21:50)

    HATSUDAI->SHINJUKU-TOEI (KEIO NEW LINE) 120YEN
    WALK to SHINJUKU 2min.
    SHINJUKU->TOKYO (JR CHUO LINE) 190YEN
    20:01->20:24
    TOTAL 310YEN

14
Sep

WHY by Ayaka

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Categories: Japanese Music Celebrity, YouTube and Games

This song was used in Final Fantasy VII - Crisis Core’s promotion video. A game on PSP that was out just yesterday (Sep. 13th). I find the song very nice. It gives more emotion with the FF7’s promotion video. Zack Fair, a 1st class soldier at Shinra and Cloud’s “senpai”/”superior” during early years at Shinra when he’s still a lowly guard would be the focus of the story.

Why by Ayaka (Lyrics)

Inside the eye, there are things that you see and cannot say.
Is there a deeper feeling beneath that heart?
Say that you have obtained everything left in this world with your hands,
Will you still be happy with that?
Why...do you look sadly at the lonely sky?
Why...show your laughing face.
Saying the right words becomes difficult.
Because of your character, I understand.
Was there something in your past?

You so often divert the distant gaze from your eyes.
Alone during the lonely nights, you held on to life tightly.
Did you find any warmth?
Why...Why did you cling to that act?
Why...Let your heart open.
The burden that you carry upon your shoulder,
Makes you able to accept power.
For certain by believing.
Ohh, yeah...
As for the free person being clumsy...
As for the free person being insecure...

Why...do you look sadly at the lonely sky?
Why...show your laughing face.
Saying the right words becomes difficult.
Because of your character, I understand
Try believing...
Why...

14
Sep

Roland VG-99 Demo

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Categories: Digital Audio Workstation, YouTube, Japan Events and Gadgets

An update to my previous post on Tokyo Guitar Show 2007. I had the chance to see and record a demo of Roland’s latest guitar system called VG-99. It is a multi-processor effect as well as a synthesizer. The VG-99 suprised me with its sound processing. The effects, pre-amps and ribbon controller are one of the best. It also has a sensor where you can wave your hand either to control the volume or do other filters of the sound. Here’s the video of the recorded demo:

VG-99 was demonstrated by Mr. Koichi Yabori. For the Tokyo Guitar Show photostream visit this link: Tokyo Guitar Show 2007 on Flickr.

Related link: Roland USA

13
Sep

Prison Break Season 3 Preview

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Categories: YouTube

I had an overtime till 11:30PM tonight, and now it’s almost 1:33 in the morning. Can’t sleep yet so I checked what is cooking on Prison Break Season 3. And here I found a 17-minutes preview of its first episode ready to be serve. Enjoy while still hot! :)

This will be shown on Sep. 17th., Monday. I’m really looking forward to this!

12
Sep

40GB PS3 Model in US

By yoeru 0 Comments
Categories: Japan Events and Gadgets

It seems that in US, Sony is planning to release a 40GB model of PS3 this Christmas at a price of 400$. It is expected that Sony will announce major plans for the Playstation 3 at Tokyo Game Show 2007. And it’s 7 days to go!

Related link: Sony may roll out $400 40 GB Playstation 3

11
Sep

Axel Activity Monitor System

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Categories: Gadgets

Just posting an article which was around in the internet for a while. One of the member is my cousin Sheila Baticulon (the team is brilliant!).

Filipino scientists develop inexpensive body monitoring device
By Helen Flores
Thursday, August 30, 2007

A group of young Filipino scientists has developed an inexpensive device that will monitor the various bodily functions of patients who have undergone surgery.

Behind the Axel activity monitor system, which has the features of an ordinary wristwatch, are Allan Estrella, Sheila Marie Baticulon and Sheryll Anne Joson of the University of the Philippines-Diliman.

The device consists of the Axel monitor worn by the patient, the Axel reader that downloads the data logged by the monitor to the computer, and the Axel viewer that allows the viewing and analysis of the data.

Estrella, who presented the device at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza recently, said the activity monitor, also known as the actigraph, is not new as it is now a widely accepted device for patient monitoring, especially in the United States.

He said they wanted to develop an affordable actigraph that would help in the rehabilitation of patients, especially those who had undergone heart surgery.

Actigraphs measure body movements and sleep behavior and pattern by assessing the acceleration of the body part where the activity monitor is worn. The activity monitor is usually composed of an accelerator, filter, memory, and timer.

Estrella said the device would cost around P8,000 once it is commercialized. It is run by three triple-A batteries.

The Department of Health said heart disease is one of the 10 leading causes of deaths among Filipinos.

Based from 2003 data, it said 67,696 per 100,000 die of heart ailments.

Estrella, meanwhile, said based on latest data from the Philippine Hearth Center more than 1,000 patients undergo open-heart surgery every year.

Estrella graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. Electronics and Communications Engineering degree.

He was one of the awardees of the 2007 Magsaysay Young Engineers/Technologists Competition Program, given by the National Academy of Science and Technology of the Department of Science and Technology.

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08
Sep

PS3 Compatibility Status Check

By yoeru 0 Comments
Categories: Gadgets and Games

The PlayStation 3 has now opened a site for backward compatibility checking of PS and PS2 titles. Just enter the game title here at PlayStation Support site. Here’s a sample result of Final Fantasy VII title check:

Final Fantasy VII
Publisher: Sony Computer EntertainmentProduct No: SCUS-94163
Description: On Disc 1, when the first battle begins at the Mako Reactor, a flashing black square appears around the user’s character’s pointer.

07
Sep

Chocobo Balance Mini-game

By yoeru 0 Comments
Categories: Site Updates and Games

Just added a mini-game at the side bar of my site. This is a code snippet from Square-Enix Japan’s member’s area :) which you can copy and paste into your own blog. I guess I have another reason to stick for a while in my blog... hee hee... To play the game, click on the pink ellipse button (which translates as Start)... A bird on top of stick will appear that is held over your palm. This should be controlled by dragging the mouse pointer on it. The objective of the game is to balance the bird on top of the stick while gathering points from falling apples. Careful not to make the bird fall from the stick. Or else game over.

Btw, Chocobo is waiting at the bottom! I have to find out what Chocobo is doing there.. :)

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