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Monthly archives for February 2020

Local, The Otaku Culture

Watch Hatsune Miku during O Hanami Eve at Burnaby’s Nikkei National Museum this April

February 29, 2020 Frederick Linsmeyer
Miku Expo Canada US 2020

For the first time, Hatsune Miku will visit Vancouver for Miku Expo on Saturday, April 4th, 2020 at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre in Vancouver, BC. However, on the evening of Friday, April 3rd, 2020, fans can watch Hatsune …

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Local

Telus customers to get service on SkyTrain under downtown Vancouver

February 28, 2020 Frederick Linsmeyer
SkyTrain arriving at Granville Station

TransLink announced that they are working with Telus to bring mobile service to customers riding SkyTrain on the Expo Line underneath downtown Vancouver. Telus, Koodo, and Public Mobile joins Rogers, Fido and Freedom Mobile which all have service in the …

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The Otaku Culture

Basketball star Royce O’Neale rocks another custom pair of DBZ kicks

February 25, 2020 Frederick Linsmeyer
Basketball star Royce O’Neale rocks another custom pair of DBZ kicks

Back in January, Utah Jazz forward Royce O’Neale was spotted wearing a pair of Nike sneakers decorated with Dragon Ball Z‘s Goku on the court. Now, O’Neale’s swapped them for Goku’s rival, Vegeta. Artist Andrew Lewis this time used Nike …

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Anime, Videos

Crunchyroll Originals brings new anime series to streaming platform for 2020

February 25, 2020 Frederick Linsmeyer
Crunchyroll Originals

Anime streaming service Crunchyroll today unveiled a new collection of shows under the Crunchyroll Originals banner. These series were created in collaboration with publishers like Kodansha, animation studios including MAPPA, Production I.G, and from Crunchyroll Studios to build upon Crunchyroll’s …

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The Otaku Culture

Primitive Skateboarding adds to Naruto collaboration

February 20, 2020 Frederick Linsmeyer
Primitive Skateboarding adds to Naruto collaboration

Primitive Skateboarding has added new items to their Naruto Shippuden collaboration project according to a photo shared on their Instagram. This drop includes shirts and hoodies in a variety of colours with Naruto, Sakura, Kakashi, Pain and the Akatsuki. There’s …

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Gaming, Videos

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct gives in depth look at living on a deserted island

February 20, 2020 Frederick Linsmeyer
Animal Crossing: New Horizons

This morning, Nintendo, with the help of Tom Nook, held an Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct to give fans a better look at where they settle in the upcoming Nintendo Switch title. Players are whisked away to a remote island …

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In Pictures

With the waves down on Qualicum Beach

February 19, 2020 Frederick Linsmeyer
With the waves down on Qualicum Beach

While I was on Vancouver Island this past weekend, I took my new Nikon D610 down to the beach to see if I could get used to the controls and finally break it in. Even though the D610 is an …

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News

Using streaming services in BC to cost more July 1, 2020

February 18, 2020 Frederick Linsmeyer
British Columbia Legislature

If you’re thinking about relaxing after a long day at work with a fizzy drink and watching some anime, it will cost you a little more this summer. The provincial budget for 2020 was released today, and Finance Minister Carole …

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Gaming

Nintendo to hold Animal Crossing Direct on Thursday, February 20, 2020

February 18, 2020 Frederick Linsmeyer
Animal Crossing: New Horizons

On the morning of Thursday, February 20th, 2020 at 6:00 am PST (9:00 am EST), Nintendo will hold an Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct live-stream video. This approximately 25 minute video will share details about Nook Inc.’s Deserted Island Getaway …

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Gaming, Videos

Square Enix reveals Final Fantasy VII Remake opening cinematic

February 14, 2020 Frederick Linsmeyer
Final Fantasy VII Remake Logo

With just over a month and a half to go before Final Fantasy VII Remake becomes available, Square Enix uploaded the opening movie to the game on their YouTube channel. The video starts differently than the original 1997 title, where …

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