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		<title>God of War III Is Here</title>
		<link>http://zotaku.com/2010/03/18/god-of-war-iii-is-here/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>As you all know, the latest installment for the popular PlayStation franchise has been released. So, have you got your copy of God of War III yet?</p> <p></p> <p>I have to be honest, I am not really into the God of War universe. All these Greek mythology names and stuff really gets my head spinning. However, I do know how the gameplay is like. After watching a couple of gameplay videos of both the demo and retail version, all I can say is that &#8220;This is a God of War game&#8221;. You have your button mashing, combo moves, violent blood-filled finishing moves, and chests! I am not sure if there any major or small changes made to this game, but the main gameplay seems to remain the same but with amazing graphics.</p> <p>I have two friends who bought the game on the day of its release (March 16, 2010) and they are enjoying it so far. They are getting me to buy a copy as well, but I think I will wait&#8230; I have a lot of backlogged games just waiting in line for me to play. And since I do not follow the God of War franchise, it will be at the back of my list.</p> <p>Fans of the franchise however should not miss it! The reviews so far are very positive so just get it and have a great time! You can get your copy over at Play-Asia now!</p><br>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:02:59 +0900</pubDate>
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		<title>Kuboten – Ultimate weapon for Anime fans!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p></p> <p> As you see, I&#8217; m in love with Anime figures and collecting them with a  high speed.</p> <p>We all know that this hobby is very expensive  because prices of  various anime figures and items are just way to high.</p> <p>Well, I searched over in internet and found an amazing solution!<br /> You can buy everything from Japan in very cheap prices!<br /> as u know http://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/ is the most famous and popular  auction in japan, BUT! If you live outside Japan, you cannot buy  something there, the reasons are listed below:<br /> 1) you  can&#8217;t understand Japanese<br /> 2) you  don&#8217;t live in Japan<br /> 3)  sellers are mostly shipping to japan.</p> <p>What should you do? when you see a original figure for 1yen [ which is  less than 5 cents ] at auctions.yahoo.co.jp and exactly the same figure  at ebay.com for 285$ O.o</p> <p>of course you want to buy item which  costs 1 yen.</p> <p>I was searching in internet and found a great site &#8211; http://www.kuboten.com/</p> What is kuboTEN? <p>Kuboten is a Japanese deputy and shipping service that helps you to  get awesome stuff that is only available in Japan, or that is much  cheaper when purchasing from Japan. You can use their  search and  translate tools to help you find great auctions and shops to buy your  stuff from. They are also extremely otaku and are complete Japanophiles,  so feel free to have a chat with them in their community forums :3</p> <p>The main person who is talking to you is Craig, very nice guy  to  talk with, and he will help you with everything &lt;3&gt;</p> <p>You don&#8217;t need to have a  paypal account, they accept master card and visa  too. also, you don&#8217;t  need to have a deposit at the site to make a bid!</p> <p>Simply:</p> <p>1) just search for the favourite item at  http://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/</p> <p>2) then register at kuboten.com</p> <p>3) go to the auction bid form &#8211;  http://www.kuboten.com/store/index.php/auction_bidder</p> <p>4)  Please make sure to check the following before bidding:</p> <p>1. The seller&#8217;s feedback. (help)<br /> 2. The item description and condition. (help)<br /> 3. The full cost of the auction &#8211; including shipping to our offices in  Kyushu. (help)<br /> 4. Our auction bidding services terms of service.</p> <p>5) bid and wait ;)</p> <p>FAQ:</p> <p>How kuboten works?</p> <p>They will buy the item(s)  u requested, then they will receive item  in their office &#8211; which is located in japan. and after that they will  send you the item.</p> <p>The best part of kuboten is that, they can store your items, that  means that if you want to buy more items at japanese auctions, they will  store all items together and will send them in one package [ if your  items are not too big ]</p> What are the full costs involved? <p>You will be responsible for paying:</p>  The ending price of the auction if you are the winner. The cost of shipping for sending the auction goods to our offices in  Fukuoka, Kyushu. Any other auction charges the seller has provisioned. These rarely  come up, and are usually against Yahoo! Japan Auction&#8217;s terms of  service, but you should be aware that they do exist. Some examples of  these charges are things like sales tax (legal) and Yahoo! listing fee  recovery (illegal). Please read the description thoroughly and ask in  our forums if you have any questions. The cost of shipping from our kuboTEN offices to you. Our kuboTEN fees, which are a flate rate $10 + 7%* commission on any  auction, per auction.<br /> * credit card purchases will incur a 3% surcharge, making the total  commission 10%.  <p>so that&#8217;s it folks, i  really recomend this site &lt;3</p> <p>BE RESPONSIBLE! DO NOT  BID ON THE ITEM IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO PAY  FOR IT! YOU WILL BE BANNED AUTOMATICALLY FROM SITE!</p><br>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:38:18 +0900</pubDate>
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		<title>And The Winners Are…</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Otakuchan/~3/zjgz6XyRQa8/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks you guys for drawing and sending this amazing and lovely arts! I really appreciate everyone&#8217;s work! I am soo sorry for not choosing you, please do not be mad because of this &gt;_&lt; there will be a plenty giveaway contests soon  ( in few days )  so please participate there, I wish everyone to win other giveaways.</p> <p>As for the winners, I mentioned earlier that I have received soo many amazing art&#8217;s that, I decided to raise Giveaway Prizes too.</p> <p>Here are the 3 winners of this contest!</p> <p>Bakemonogatari Figures Goes to LuLuSeason! Her drawings were just soo cute and adorable, Kawaiiness made me to  melt in front of my laptop XD Thank you soo much for drawing her &lt;3 I hope you will Njoy This set! please E-mail me your shipping adress and other details at: visual_k3i [ at ] hotmail.com</p> <p></p> <p>I want to give this 2 amazing artists 3 month premium account at DA, I really really wish I had more than one set of this figures ; v ;  I hope you will participate in next giveaways too!</p> <p></p> <p>Xephonia - this drawing is soo cute, I had it on my desktop wallpaper! It kinda gave me a feeling how An-chan would look like in Ero-Ge XD &lt;3  Thank you very much for participating! I hope you will win other giveaways!</p> <p></p> <p>HelloBaby -  Your drawings are so amazing, each of them have  lovely meanings  which are hidden deep inside in them. I really adore this drawing and again, I&#8217;m sorry that you could not get this figure set &gt;_&lt; I hope you will participate in other giveaways!  &lt;3</p> <p>As for you Guys, be ready to participate in next Giveaway which will be sponsored by lovely companies! *v*</p> <p>Good Luck to everyone~</p><br>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:23:49 +0900</pubDate>
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		<title>Shunbun no hi</title>
		<link>http://www.andyintokyo.com/blog/2010/03/18/shunbun-no-hi/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>This coming Sunday is shunbun no hi, or Vernal Equinox Day. Traditionally, on this day Japanese people would visit their ancestral graves and hold family reunions. These days, however, they are more likely to visit Starbucks and hold rat-like Chihuahuas.</p> <p>Shunbun no hi also marks the beginning of spring. It won’t be long before coats are consigned to the wardrobe and t-shirts once again become acceptable outdoor attire. Fantastic.</p> <p><br /> For all you avid cherry-blossom watchers out there, sakura trees in Tokyo are expected to flower from the 24th March, and should be in full bloom on around the 1st April. Probably the best place for hanami (lit. “flower watching”) in Tokyo is Shinjuku Gyoen, which is pictured above in its late summer guise. It’s a tranquil green oasis in an otherwise concrete-filled desert. Yoyogi and Ueno parks are also good bets, but whatever you do, don’t bother with Inokashira Park in Kichijoji – it’s absolutely rubbish, you’d hate it.</p>   <p>Related posts:What&#8217;s the weather like in Tokyo?  Spring (March, April and May) The first half of... A Rude Awakening At around 3am this morning I witnessed the biggest thunderstorm... Company entrance ceremonies and hanami  If there&#8217;s one thing the Japanese love, it&#8217;s ceremonies,... </p> <p><br /> </p>  <br>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:15:44 +0900</pubDate>
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		<title>1/8 Misaka Mikoto Good Smile Company Version</title>
		<link>http://zotaku.com/2010/03/18/18-misaka-mikoto-good-smile-company-version/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>A dream come true for me, a decent looking figure of Misaka Mikoto finally appears in front of me. The other Onee-sama figures didn&#8217;t hit me at all &#8211; but this figure is different.. By GSC and in the scale of 1/8, Birbiri fans need to get this!!  You can see her shorts too!! Woot hawt!</p> <p></p> <p>Retail price is at 5,800 yen, scheduled for release in July. Preorder over at Hobby Search or Otacute. Alternatively you can check out CDJapan, HobbyLink Japan or Play-Asia.</p> <p>Do want this figurine, but her release clashes with 1/7 scale Vivio PVC&#8230; Oh man. I am in a dilemma. &gt;_&lt;</p><br>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:12:01 +0900</pubDate>
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		<title>History Through Eyes Of Karl Marx #2</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThroughEyesFromAfar/~3/iDXgypMvf6E/history-through-eyes-of-karl-marx-2.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Continued from the previous article:  Stage 4: Capitalism Capitalism appears after the bourgeois revolution when the capitalists overthrow the feudal system. In Japan, this occurred during the Meiji...<br /> <br /> Life, travel and subcultures on and off the internet.  See the world through the eyes of a stranger.            <br>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:58:00 +0900</pubDate>
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		<title>HAPPY 23RD BIRTHDAY!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><br /> Counting the days left before I bite the dust.</p> <p> (more&#8230;)</p> <br>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:49:30 +0900</pubDate>
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		<title>Alter Vivio Takamachi from Nanoha StrikerS</title>
		<link>http://knime.wordpress.com/2010/03/18/alter-vivio-takamachi-from-nanoha-strikers/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p><br /> Alter put on it&#8217;s website more information about Vivio Takamachi figure. This nicely Vivio version uses a stunning dark robe and it&#8217;s definitely the last piece for StrikerS fans.<br /> </p> <p>Wonder if other companies are death already, we see a lot of Alter, Griffon, Taki and Wave figures now. Well let&#8217;s hope for more good quality figures as this Vivio.</p> <p>By the way anyone watched this anime? I do, and I barely remember Vivio&#8230;. next anime series will be Nanoha Vivio by the way ^^.</p> <p>Specifications<br /> Name: Holy Queen Vivio<br /> Series: Nanoha StrikerS<br /> Price: ¥8,190<br /> Release Date: ??? 2010<br /> Type: Painted PVC, 1/7 scale (28.0 cm height)<br /> Sculptor: Touji Tanaka<br /> Manufacturer: Alter<br /> Distributor: Alter</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <br />       <br>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:43:53 +0900</pubDate>
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		<title>Bleach: Chapter 396</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ConspicuousKlux/~3/FHjZxo33H-o/bleach-chapter-396.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<br />OMG a color spread of Byakuya. I just know that this is going to be one hell of a chapter. I mean, how can one go wrong with a color spread like that right? Yeah I thought so.<br /><br />And what do you know... We got Aizen admitting that he made a miscalculation when he underestimated the old fuck. That is definitely a good sign. Remember, Aizen just don't make mistake. Period. But when he does, you just know something good is about to happen. Like ...<br /><br /><br />Eh?! but we already know all of this from last week's chapter? Did we just had a fucking flashback?! We did but nevermind! (I'm writing this as if I am speaking at the top of my voice. That's how fucking excited I am XD)<br /><br />Am I seeing things? O_o<br /><br />Yeah, apparently the almight Aizen has been cut but why the fuck am I chuckling like mad? LOL because I fucking know that Aizen will start his preach any time now. For someone so fucking genius, he is damn predictable.<br /><br />The wound healed. I was surprised when he said it's not high-speed regeneration and revealed that he did not turn himself into a hollow. WTF? I guess this kinda said that Tousen was weak and needed hollow transformation to turn himself into a bug *chuckles* Oh man, I still can't believe he turned into a fly. What a fucked up fucker...<br /><br /><br />Whoa... hold on a fucking minute. He has the Hougyoku installed on himself? Yep, this pretty much explained his fucking ridiculous power now, isn't it? I was worried if Kubo made him so Godly just based on plot-kai alone *breathes a sigh of relief*<br /><br />I have been repeatedly said that Aizen is a perfectionist and he never leave any stone unturned. He has been planning his betrayal from hundred years ago when he turned part of the captain and fukutaicho of the Gotei 13 into a Vaizard. So naturally he has been planning Ichigo's fate as a shinigami as well. I am not surprised at all when he revealed this.<br /><br /><br />However... I am quite curious on how did he find out about Ulquiorra's battle with Ichigo. Does this means he knows of Ulquiorra's second resurrection? Didn't Ulquiorra (God bless him) said that even Aizen didn't know about it? Fuck, I need Ulquiorra to revive like NIAO!!<br /><br />Also, lets not forget the most important thing about this chapter: the old fuck is most probably dead. Rejoice oh children of the world!! >=D<br /><br />For my rants on previous chapters, click here.<br>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:37:00 +0900</pubDate>
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		<title>Japanese wedding nijikai</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p></p> <p>I was invited to a friend&#8217;s wedding last weekend. In Japan, there are usually 2 events on the wedding day. The official wedding ceremony and banquet, and the less formal nijikai (second party). </p> <p>This was his nijikai.</p> <p></p> <p>Reception. Lots of coats. It was still rather cold given the time of year.</p> <p></p> <p>The official wedding is usually held in the late morning over lunch. Everyone is suited up or dressed up. A formal event with family, friends, bosses, colleagues etc.</p> <p>The nijikai is an informal event usually only attended by friends and some colleagues, away from the eyes, ears and reach of the older generation. ^^.</p> <p>Lots of take home presents from the first wedding ceremony. Although it is common for friends to attend both the official ceremony and nijikai, the nijikai is also a good opportunity for friends, like me, who didn&#8217;t attend the wedding ceremony to take part in the festivities.</p> <p></p> <p>Was trying out some movements. Does this look at all lomographic to you?</p> <p></p> <p>Limited sitting lets you stand and socialize. </p> <p>In a party, do you find corners more comfortable than standing in the middle of the room?</p> <p></p> <p>A congratulatory speech for the happy couple by one of the groom&#8217;s colleagues.</p> <p></p> <p>I guess you must have noticed by now &#8211; this nijikai has an Hawaiian theme.</p> <p>I was told some of the accessories they were wearing had to be imported. </p> <p>The happy couple cutting their heart-shaped cake topped with lots of strawberries.</p> <p></p> <p>Always a shutter chance.</p> <p></p> <p>The total number of photos taken from every camera in the room is bound to be a huge number!</p> <p></p> <p>She takes the first bite of happiness. The cake was pretty sweet. ^^.</p> <p></p> <p>The wedding ceremony is not only an event to commemorate the happy couple&#8217;s union, but it is also a photography event! With the groom and bride as models. ^^.</p> <p>Sometimes I wonder what happens to the photos. What are the chances of it ending up on another blog?</p> <p></p> <p>Her turn to feed him.</p> <p></p> <p>And it&#8217;s a mouthful!</p> <p>I don&#8217;t understand why, but at every wedding I&#8217;ve attended, the groom always gives his bride a modestly sized slice of cake. But the bride always gives her groom a mouthful. </p> <p>eh.. </p> <p>Is that to symbolize marriage? Husbands getting a mouthful from their wives? ^^.</p> <p></p> <p>&#8230;aww&#8230;</p> <p></p> <p>Everyone loves to take a photo of the happy couple.</p> <p></p> <p>There&#8217;s always one of these videos at weddings. We get to see baby photos, embarrassing high school pictures etc. Most of these photos are usually sourced from family or childhood/high school friends without the knowledge of the happy couple. </p> <p>That&#8217;s why they are interesting. ^^.</p> <p></p> <p>Close friends from high school also like to perform for the happy couple.</p> <p></p> <p>Sometimes the groom also joins in.</p> <p></p> <p>Taking a breather and checking that every moment is caught on camera.</p> <p>Food on this table usually goes untouched.</p> <p></p> <p>I just like taking pictures of people taking pictures of other people.</p> <p></p> <p>Lots of group pictures from here now.</p> <p></p> <p>See anyone you might know?</p> <p></p> <p>Here&#8217;s a mini quiz. Can you figure out what digital camera the guy is holding? Even better, how many megapixels it takes!</p> <p></p> <p>Lots of pretty girls, in front and behind the camera. ^^.</p> <p></p> <p>Attending weddings are big events for girls. There&#8217;s the buying of a suitable dress, the fixing of the hair, the &#8230;&#8230;&#8230; </p> <p></p> <p>With a camera in one hand and my camera in my other hand, I stealthily took this photo. </p> <p></p> <p>Instead of throwing it over her head, this is how we play the &#8220;who&#8217;s the next bride&#8221; game indoors. </p> <p></p> <p>The footage in that video camera is going to be rather interesting. It will have everybody except the groom!</p> <p></p> <p>The party was held at a Hawaiian restaurant in Ebisu. Everyone just walks to the station after the party.</p> <p></p> <p>Congratulations guys! </p> <p>Live long, prosper and hopefully help raise Japan&#8217;s 1.23 children born/woman (2007 est.) total fertility rate. ^^.</p> <p>How different are weddings where you live?</p>        <br>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:53:18 +0900</pubDate>
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		<title>GSC’s Mikoto Reservation Starts!!</title>
		<link>http://wcloudxkumo.wordpress.com/2010/03/18/gscs-mikoto-reservation-starts/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p></p> <p>This new 1/8 scale figure of &#8220;Misaka Mikoto&#8221; from To Aru Kagaku no Railgun, will be available this coming July 2010 by Good Smile Company for 5,800 Yen retail price. Hobby Search is taking reservations for her as of today.</p> <p>A must get for Mikoto fans ( ^ _ ^ )</p> <br />       <br>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:47:10 +0900</pubDate>
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		<title>Max’s Figma Saber Alter Reservation Starts!!</title>
		<link>http://wcloudxkumo.wordpress.com/2010/03/18/maxs-figma-saber-alter-reservation-starts/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p></p> <p>This new figure of &#8220;Figma Saber Alter&#8221; from Fate/Stay Night, will be available this coming June 2010 by Max Factory for 2,800 Yen retail price. Hobby Search is taking reservations for her as of today.</p> <p>Instant get ( ^ _ ^ )</p> <br />       <br>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:36:25 +0900</pubDate>
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		<title>Proyecto Moe para Maid Cafés latinoamericanos…</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Otakujanai/~3/JRh39tAfELg/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p></p> <p>Las chicas del Maid Café Oishii de San Luis Potosí y el Oshimai han decidido emprender el Moé Project para todos los Maid Cafés latinoamericanos, aunque también está abierto a todas las que quieran cosplayear de eso.</p> <p>El Moé Project toma como ejemplo el formato del Love Project, haciendo que todas las Maids latinas hagan el bailecito del Mune Mune Kyun al mismo tiempo, se graben y luego se arme un video con todas las participantes.</p> <p>Si tienen un Maid Café o un cosplay de Maid (Ojo que solo aplica para Maids) se abre la invitación para que participen en este Moé Project el 31 de Marzo a las 5 pm. Lo ideal es que se graben en algún punto/escenario representativo de su ciudad.</p> <p>Una vez grabados sus videos manden un mail a maidcafe@oshimai.com quienes se pondran de acuerdo con Oishii para seleccionar los mejores y hacer un SUPER MOE mix con todos =)</p> <p></p> <p>Vía Oshimai.</p><br>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:29:36 +0900</pubDate>
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		<title>A Japan Photo per Day - Stone Torii</title>
		<link>http://www.muza-chan.net/japan/index.php/blog/stone-torii</link>
		<description><![CDATA[  <br />Hato Mori Hachiman Shrine, Sendagaya, Tokyo  <p>Info:</p>Nikon D300 Lens: VR 18-70mm F/3.5-4.5G Focal Length: 62mm Aperture: F/4.5 Shutter Speed: 1/80 ISO Sensitivity: ISO 640  <p>Yesterday&#8217;s Japan Photo: Tetsujin in Nakano Anime Shop</p><br />  <p><br /> </p>        <br>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:28:04 +0900</pubDate>
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		<title>Una vuelta por la 36 CJMC [Impresiones]…</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Otakujanai/~3/8TOG2BX-QUQ/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p></p> <p>Aunque un poco mas tarde de lo que hubieramos querido, aquí está la reseña con nuestras impresiones de la 36 Convención de Juegos de Mesa y Comics de Monterrey, ahora con la participación de todo nuestro Staff que por primera vez asistió en su totalidad a una conve  =).</p> El lugar: <p>Len: Definitivamente Cintermex es un gran lugar para esta clase de eventos,  las instalaciones son de primer nivel y el parque fundidora afuera ofrece muy buenos escenarios para sacar muy buenas fotos de los cosplayers. Ademas que hay cajeros y Oxxo cerca para lo que se pueda ofrecer  </p> <p>Usertaken: Un googleo rápido: Centro de convenciones y exposiciones en Monterrey, NL Mexico. OMG, ¡es un lugar dedicado a convenciones y exposiciones! Pero no, es una convención de juegos de mesa y cómics, seguro que solo les dan la bodega de la esquina de atrás&#8230; ¿no? No. Quoteando, aqui sí son serios. El tamaño, el retumbar del piso al ritmo de la raza caminando&#8230; realmente es un lugar de convenciones.</p> <p>Chief: Realmente no conozco otro lugar mejor que este para este tipo de eventos.</p> <p>Elferio: Gigatesco&#8230;fue mi primera impresion al ver el Cintermex eso sin contar el tamaño del parque la Fundidora (que es del tamaño de un pais de Europa) , las instalaciones me im compresionaron basatante, desde el espacio hasta el diseño incluso habia un OXXO.</p> Los Stands: <p>Se ve que se la pasó chevere ahí xD</p> <p>Len: Espacio para artistas nacionales, Comics, Arcadias, Salon para videojuegos de consolas, productos variados, Mangas, muchas figuras originales, muchas figuras dudosas, bootlegs y algunos dvd&#8217;s R1, había de todo pero se agradece que no hubiera de la pirateria barata que tanto abunda en otros lugares. Me llamó la atención que casi no había cosas de K-Pop.</p> <p>Usertaken: No importa que tan bonito hagas el empaque y letras asiáticas para añadirle ese feeling original, un bootleg sigue siendo piratería. Podría decir &#8220;bueno, es una evolución a los fansubs en dvd&#8217;s playeables&#8220;&#8230; no, no hay que ocultar lo que esta mal. Otra cosa que me grindea los gearianos es esto: la convención es de juegos de mesa y cómics, ¿por qué más del 80% es manga y anime? ¿Acaso ya se acabaron las guerras de &#8220;el anime y manga no es cómic&#8221;? Sí, el manga es un cómic por definición pero, ¿están listos los wapanese para la verdad?. En fin&#8230; dejando atrás mis opiniones de complejidad maquiaveltrollera, ir a una convención y encontrar plamos y productos variados te hace sentir bien.</p> <p>Chief: Apesar de la gran variedad de cosas que hubo como posters, dvds, figuras, etc., mucha mercancía era pirata. En cuanto a las figuras no me atrevería a decir que todas son originales, ya que muchas de ellas no lo parecian, aunque debo decir que aparentemente no se veian de tan mala calidad. Aun así el hecho de que exista una gran variedad de productos me agrado.</p> <p>Elferio: Figuras, Manga, Artbooks, Posters ya saben lo común, de entre las cosas unicas que vi fue un stand donde vendian esculturas de fantasia (hadas, dragones, calaveras, etc), el stand donde promocionaban el comic mexicano sevenfold y el rincon de juegos de rol (me quede con las ganas de jugar Tiamat).</p> Las Conferencias: <p>Jeopardy de videojuegos</p> <p>Len: Nadamas fui al de la Garrison y la especie de Jeopardy de Videojuegos. Esperaba mucho mas de la Garrison,  me hubiera gustado que nos contaran el estatus y trabajo de la legion 501 en México mas allá de un video, sin subs, del origen en EUA de su movimiento. El jeopardy de Videojuegos tuvo gran ambiente y llenó el salón donde lo hicieron. Me hubiera gustado que las de los webcomics que anunciaron en su pagina estuvieran en horarios mas accesibles (o no tan temprano xD).</p> <p>Usertaken: Al igual que Len, solo asistí a la proyección de la Legión 501 y de videojuegos. La primera me gusto y hasta me disgusto que no nos dieran la otra hora para terminar de ver el video. La segunda fue muy buena por el ambiente, gritos y otras acciones que el host permitió (que, siendo serios, tuvo demasiada tolerancia)</p> <p>Chief: Lamentablemente no pude asistir a ninguna, aunque ahora que lo recuerdo creo que no habia ninguna que en mi opinion fuera interesante. Creo que ahi puede haber un área de oportunidad&#8230;</p> <p>Elferio: Lastima que no fui a ninguna conferencia (andaba hostigando cosplayers).</p> El Concurso de Cosplay: <p>Muy buen sketch del Bad Apple de Tohou =)</p> <p>Len: El sabado fue el grupal y hubo varios interesantes, y otros no tantos.  Con una buena representación del video Bad Apple de Touhou, ganó quien debía ganar (por lo menos en mi opinión), y el ambiente generado por los conductores estubo ameno. Se me hizo bastante chido eso de que se asignen lugares a todos los asistentes del concurso de cosplay, pero es problemático si no consigues boletos y no te vuelves parte de los 800 afortunados asistentes, ya que te pierdes el evento (como me pasó el Domingo en el concurso de cosplay individual    ).</p> <p>Por cierto, la organización, con sus detalles, me pareció buena, tomando en cuenta que los participantes traian escenografía especial no tardaban tanto en ponerla y quitarla como en la pasada TNT GT.</p> <p>Usertaken: Len dice &#8220;el grupal es el mejor evento, así se hacen los concursos importantes con un acto donde actúes como tu personaje&#8221;. o, rly? No me voy a poner a divagar o discutir si eso es cierto o no (no soy cosplayer y no me es de gran importancia) pero sí es de destacar la organización. El limitar la entrada, el controlar a una raza después de resultados que no les gustaba, el pinche Terry&#8230; sí solo hay una cosa que criticar, es la poca organización de cosplayers y organizadores&#8230; decir a la hora del evento donde te vas a colocar y los movimientos que tienes que hacer antes y después de tu acto es algo que se puede hacer un día o dos antes en una simulación&#8230; o tal vez eso no sea algo propio de estos eventos y estoy siendo perfeccionista.  Para los cosplayers, mis respetos. Se vio que le echaron ganas en su perfomance, que trabajaron duro para sus 3 minutos de fama&#8230; y que, para fortuna, los lugares quedaron como debieron quedar (en otras palabras, concuerdo con len en ese aspecto).</p> <p>Chief: En general, creo que lo que más me gusto del evento. El nivel de cosplay fue muy bueno, y las presentaciones grupales estuvieron muy bien.</p> <p>Elferio: El concurso de cosplay grupal fue genial en especial las chicas de Touhou con su numero de Bad Apple y los chavos con su rutina de Smash Brothers, pero la neta la noche se la robo la raza del Kakatsuki.</p> Áreas de Oportunidad: <p>Salon de Consolas</p> <p>Len: Tienen detalles a los que sería bueno les prestaran atención,  como lo de poner un mapa a la entrada y tener el programa de actividades en distintas partes del local (Aveces creo que los organizadores de eventos grandes deberían prestarle un poco mas de atención a los foraneos   ) Estaría bien que el contenido de las conferencias sea mas atractivo para el target (hasta ahorita las mejores las he visto en la ECPJ del Verano pasado).</p> <p>Ademas que sería chido que colocaran una pantalla reproduciendo el concurso de cosplay hacia el dealers room para que la gente que quede fuera pueda verlo.</p> <p>Usertaken: Cierto, había olvidado los robos a artistas de Deviant Art. ¿Había mencionado que me molesta que vendan fan arts en mochilas, monederas, cuadernos, posters y otros? Desgraciadamente, la piratería es uno de los dinosaurios del mundo&#8230; No, esto es la conclusión de la CJMC, hay que regresar al flow de ideas conveciasticas.</p> <p>Seamos realistas: Monterrey es el top 3 de ciudades de México, la más cara y de las más cercanas a nuestros paisanos del norte. Para una ciudad de este nivel alto convenciones de nivel alto. Solo viendo la variedad de los productos (sean bootlegs o no, cómic americano o asiático), el cosplay y la calidad de los eventos importantes te deja el sabor y la satisfacción de haber gastado bien esos $70 (o lo que haya costado la pre-venta o super pase o cualquier cantidad que hayas necesitado para entrar)&#8230;</p> <p>Chief: Desafortunadamente no podemos librarnos de la pirateria tan fácil, ya que habia mucha de la mercancia que en mi opinión era de &#8220;dudosa procedencia&#8221;, aunque si hubiera traido dinero me hubiera gustado haber comprado al menos una figura. Algo que debo notar es el por qué no le ponen a este tipo de eventos algo como &#8220;convencion de anime y manga&#8221; ya que de juegos de mesa y comics, no manga, realmente vi muy poco.</p> <p>Elferio: La organizacion que aunque  tuvo sus puntos malos como la falta de mapas del evento en puntos estrategicos pero en general no le restó calidad al evento.</p> Conclusiones: <p>El siguiente día cambiaron el afiche del Master Chief por uno de Edward (Twilight) aumentando considerablemente la participación de la gente xD</p> <p>Len:  En general una buena conve con gran ambiente y alto nivel de cosplay.  Esto afirmado con la reserva que me da el hecho de no haber ido a ninguna de las 35 anteriores. Aunque es cierto, que para que se llame &#8220;de comics y juego de Mesa&#8221; lo que dominaba ahí era el Anime a pesar de tener un buen espacio dedicado aTCG&#8217;s y el Roleo de varios juegos (Warcraft, D&amp;D, Vampire, Werewolf, Mage, Tiamat, etc).</p> <p>Usertaken:  ¿Ya les mencione como me grindean los gearianos la venta de fan art y bootlegs masivos y la prioridad del anime y manga en la CJMC?. ¿Puede esto destruir lo bueno del evento?&#8230; No esperen 3 hongos más para la respuesta: ni el dinosaurio puede opacar una buena convención.</p> <p>Chief: Buen evento con gran nivel de cosplay, además de que las instalaciones y la ubicación hacen que sea un excelente lugar para este tipo de  cosas.</p> <p>Elferio: Muy buen evento con un ambiente de poquisima madre comparado con las conves que hacen aqui en Tampico y no hablemos del nivel de cosplay, nada mas vean a  Eureka y Moka (aunque el Jiraiya fue muy gracioso) .</p><br>]]></description>
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