Tag: Philippines
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Left 4 Dead: Rally for Philippine Steam community
I’m slowly becoming a convert to huge digital downloads. I wasn’t a big fan of torrents because of my relatively slow connection but the recent news that Left 4 Dead might not be available on retail for the PC in Datablitz (it might be available elsewhere) made me shell out cash instead for a digital…
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5130 XpressMusic: Nokia’s most affordable music phone
A few days ago I reviewed the most advanced XpressMusic phone from Nokia, the 5800 XpressMusic phone. Today, we reveal the Finn’s cheapest XpressMusic phone, the 5130 which is due on shelves early next year. With dedicated music keys, a digital music player, FM radio and a standard 3.5 mm connector for headphones, the Nokia…
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Apple Online Store launches in the Philippines: What happens to local distributors?
It’s no secret that the Apple Online Store has been officially launched in the Philippines. I’m excited. Now I no longer have to leave the comfort of my home to buy Apple products. A move like this points to a great future for online purchasing and delivery in the Philippines. With orders above P3,000, delivery…
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Fallout 3 for the PC bootleg copies make it first before Datablitz
Oh my. I still haven’t had my fill of the zombie apocalypse and I’m knee deep into another one. Fallout 3 is the third installation to the Fallout series, the spiritual successor to 1988’s Wasteland. It’s been roughly eleven years since I’ve worn the pipboy. There were two role-playing titles in the series (Fallout and…
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Audible Picks: The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks
This is part 3 of my Halloween series of posts. Part II is here and Part I is here. Happy Halloween! This post was inspired by AM and AG. The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead is a cult favorite among those fascinated with the inevitable arrival of the zombie apocalypse. The…
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Pocketful of Kids in Ortigas opens October 25
I took time off to come to a sneak preview of a new toy store that’s away from the crowd. For one, it’s located at the 15th floor of Strata 2000 Building in Emerald Ave (that’s almost across MMPI). When you walk into the store, you’re greeted with toys you’ve never seen in any Rustan’s…
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New industry magazine buzzing next month
The most interesting ones are the industry magazines, because that’s where all the behind the scenes stuff’s at. So Geoff and Tiff invited a few of us (Internet community + college marketing orgs) to a contributor’s night meet and greet for a new industry magazine (photos here and here). You’ve probably seen it on Plurk…
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Thoughts at 2300 HRS
I rarely ramble, but here are a few things that have been on my mind lately. 1. We need more valuable and diverse local web property. All I see are blogs, forums and micro sites. It would be nice to venture into original and useful properties to build value. But then again, it might be…
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Google Map Maker Philippines Overview
I attended an intimate dinner with representatives from Google yesterday evening as they publicly unveiled Google Map Maker to the Philippine Internet community and other stakeholders. UPDATE: Google Map Maker has added tens of thousands of edits of the Philippines to Google Maps A friend half-jokingly said that if we joined the Amazing Race, it…
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“Cringe Benefits”
I was standing at the back of the room, left arm folded over my right. I’d twitch, and switch position (left hand over my mouth perpendicular to my right arm) every time one of the promo people on stage would forget the script. And then I’m joined by RJ Ledesma who positions himself beside me,…
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