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Monthly archives for August 2023

Gaming, Local, Music

Vancouver to host NieR concert in 2024

August 31, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
NieR:Orchestra Concert 12024 [ the end of data ]

Another video game concert is coming to Vancouver’s Orpheum Theatre. On Wednesday, February 7th, 2024, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and conductor Arnie Roth will bring the NieR:Orchestra Concert 12024 [ the end of data ] to life through music and …

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Anime

New Naruto episodes delayed to address quality concerns

August 29, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
Naruto

The first of four new anime episodes of the original Naruto series were scheduled to broadcast on Sunday, September 3rd, 2023 are now postponed, according to the official Naruto website. The delay was attributed to the team at Pierrot working …

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Conventions, In Pictures

AniRevo 2023 cosplay photos

August 25, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
AniRevo 2023

Last weekend was AniRevo 2023, where fans of anime, manga, video games and pop culture converged upon the Vancouver Convention Centre for three days of fun. While I was only there for the Saturday, I did manage to snap photos …

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Music, Videos

J-Rock band WENDY releases first studio album

August 24, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
WENDY

The first studio album of up-and-coming Japanese rock band WENDY is now available. Listen to the 70’s and 80’s inspired “Don’t waste my YOUTH” on Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify and iTunes. Formed in 2020, the Tokyo-based four-member band struggled …

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Gaming, Local, Movies

Nintendo Switch Cinema Experience arrives in Richmond this September

August 24, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
Nintendo Switch Cinema Experience

The Richmond Oval is hosting a family-friendly in partnership with Nintendo of Canada with two evenings packed with fun, video games, and a special screening of The Super Mario Bros. Movie on Saturday, September 2nd, and Sunday, September 3rd, 2023. …

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Local, Trains, Videos

Watch the new Mark V SkyTrain in action

August 22, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
TransLink SkyTrain Mark V

When TransLink unveiled the next generation of trains for the Expo and Millennium Lines back in 2021, a mock-up was delivered to the transit agency to garner feedback. Now, an actual Mark V SkyTrain is riding the rails at an …

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Manga

Black Clover moves from Weekly Shonen Jump to Jump Giga

August 21, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
Black Clover volume 32

Issue 38 of Weekly Shonen Jump will carry the last chapter of Yuki Tabata’s manga Black Clover before it returns in the winter edition of Jump Giga according to Twitter. “Notice to readersThank you for your continued support. #BlackClover will …

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Gaming

The voice of Mario steps back from role; moves into new position with Nintendo

August 21, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
Nintendo Switch Online - Super Mario 64

Early this morning, Nintendo announced on social media that veteran Mario voice actor Charles Martinet is moving from his role as the jovial plumber, though will continue to work for the Japanese gaming company in a new capacity. “Charles Martinet …

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Local

Supporting Canadians affected by the 2023 wildfires

August 21, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer

Many communities in British Columbia and the Northwest Territories are impacted by severe wildfires this year. Below is a list of resources working in these areas to assist those displaced by the fires. For information on evacuation orders and other …

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Local

PNE Fair 2023 opens this Saturday for two weeks of fun!

August 18, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
PNE Playland Wooden Roller Coaster

What better way to end summer than an afternoon (or evening) at the PNE Fair? The gates at Hastings Park open on Saturday, August 19th, 2023 for the two week extravaganza of food, live entertainment, rides and more! Attractions this …

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