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Monthly archives for February 2016

Gaming

Pokémon Sun and Moon unveiled

February 27, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
Pokémon Sun and Moon unveiled

With the Pokémon franchise celebrating 20 years this month, Nintendo announced through their Pokémon Direct live streaming video two new titles for Nintendo 3DS: Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. Details on the upcoming games are. However, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon …

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Hockey

Canucks get Philip Larsen from Oilers for draft pick

February 25, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
Canucks get Philip Larsen from Oilers for draft pick

The Vancouver Canucks have received defenceman Philip Larsen in a transaction with the Edmonton Oilers for a fifth round pick in 2017 NHL Draft according to a release by the Canucks. Larsen, who hails from Esbjerg, Denmark, played 54 games for …

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Gaming

Nintendo to host Pokémon Direct video on February 26

February 24, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
Nintendo to host Pokémon Direct video on February 26

Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Pokcmon franchise, Nintendo has scheduled a Pokémon Direct live streaming event for Friday, February 26th, 2016 at 7:00 am PST. Nintendo hosts live streaming videos as a platform to share news on upcoming titles …

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Gaming, Videos

Latest Uncharted 4 video showcases amazing visuals, familiar faces

February 24, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
Latest Uncharted 4 video showcases amazing visuals, familiar faces

Naughty Dog has uploaded a new teaser this morning giving a tantalizing glimpse into the exotic locales for the upcoming Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End for the PlayStation 4. As Nathan Drake scrambles after the greatest pirate treasure ever, he’s …

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The Otaku Culture

Custom Dragon Ball Z figure lamps available on Etsy

February 23, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
Custom Dragon Ball Z figure lamps available on Etsy

Light up your room with some help from Dragon Ball Z! Etsy store LitUpInteriorDesign repurposes items into functional lamps including bottles, household art items and anime figures. Each lamp is hand-made using recycled wood, black paint, a light bulb, and a centrepiece …

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Gaming, Videos

New Sword Art Online game to feature virtual reality tech provided by IBM

February 22, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
New Sword Art Online game to feature virtual reality tech provided by IBM

The world of the VRMMORPG is one step closer to becoming reality. IBM Japan is sponsoring the creation a new video game based on the popular Sword Art Online light novel series by Reki Kawahara titled Sword Art Online: The …

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Gaming

Miitomo brings Nintendo to Android and iOS devices this March

February 20, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
Miitomo brings Nintendo to Android and iOS devices this March

Faced with competition from mobile phones and tablets, Nintendo is now expanding out to these devices. Miitomo is the gaming company’s first step into the mobile market. As a social app, Miitomo uses the Mii characters to interact with other …

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Food and Drink, Local

Fraser Valley Food Show returns to Abbotsford April 2016

February 19, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
Fraser Valley Food Show returns to Abbotsford April 2016

Bring your appetite to the eighth annual Fraser Valley Food Show this April for three days full of cuisine, demonstrations and shopping at the Tradex in Abbotsford! Through April 1st and 3rd, 2016, local vendors will have their best out for …

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Local

English Bay named one of the world’s top 50 beaches

February 18, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
English Bay named one of the world’s top 50 beaches

The Guardian has named its 50 favourite beaches from around the globe and two from Canada made the list: Tofino’s Chesterman Beach and Vancouver’s English Bay Beach. The UK newspaper ranked Chesterman Beach at #33 under the “best wild and remote” class …

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Manga

Manga version of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess announced for Japan

February 3, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer 1 Comment
Manga version of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess announced for Japan

Following suit of previous titles in the Legend of Zelda franchise, a manga adaptation of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess will be available on the Shogakukan Manga ONE app in Japan on February 8th, 2016. Akira Himekawa, the group …

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