Blade Runner 2049

35 years ago, the original Blade Runner film that starred Harrison Ford in it was forever known as the original Matrix when it came out in theaters and set the template for the future-set cyberpunk genre even pop-culture critics appreciated how the original went. To celebrate the original's 35th anniversary, the true sequel to one of the most iconic films of the 80's has arrived in theaters and with new and returning faces in store, Blade Runner 2049 pushes the limits to this genre with precise storytelling those who watched the original will surely love.

Blade Runner 2049

The classic sci-fi action flick from the early 80's has returned with the long-awaited sequel that picks up where it left off and with Blade Runner 2049, there are so many reasons why this sequel will fare against the best films of the year with its unique storytelling that sets them apart as well as new and returning characters.

The year is 2049, 30 years after the original film, and with blade runner Rick Deckard (played by Harrison Ford) went missing in action, the human-like androids known as Replicants are still among us and as Replicant threats are looming in this dystopian future, a new blade runner known as K (played by Ryan Gosling) discovered a deadly secret that would wipe out humanity in one fell swoop and that lead to the search for Deckard himself to finish this powerful new threat once and for all.

In addition to Ford and Gosling, Blade Runner 2049 also stars Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, Robin Wright, Mackenzie Davis, Carla Juri, Lennie James, Dave Bautista, and Jared Leto. Ridley Scott, who directed the original, returned as executive producer while Hampton Fancher served as the scriptwriter for the sequel and with collaboration with award-winning Denis Villeneuve, who directed this film, this sequel is Blade Runner at its finest and thanks to its new and recurring people that revolved the original like clockwork, the new movie brings out everything sci-fi geeks ever wanted to have; the drama, the suspense, the thrills, everything is possible in this long-awaited sequel.

Come to think of it, 30 years? How long for this story to unfold? Well, thanks to three prequels that spans through the year 2022, 2036, and 2048, people who are eager to watch Blade Runner 2049 had all the answers they need but if you really want to jump through this film without going through the prequel shorts currently streaming on YouTube, as well as the original, feel free to do so. Besides, if you are new to this story, this film won't stop you from enjoying the full experience of what a sci-fi action thriller like this can do. Newbies or veterans, it doesn't matter who you really are because this film blends the past and present through the future like a Saturn V-powered blender.

In the end, Blade Runner 2049 is a worthy contender as one of the best films of 2017 and because it fares better than the original Blade Runner from 1982, the legend is back and it's now more thrilling than ever to satisfy even the most entertainment industry elites with its explosive storyline. Needless to say, you can forget about that lousy Ghost in the Shell film you saw last spring because this BD 2049 film eats it for dinner and it was deliciously addictive and insane from start to finish.

My rating: 4.4 out of 5.

My Little Pony: The Movie

When Hasbro's My Little Pony franchise got reborn seven years ago with the launch of the Friendship is Magic TV series, it garnered a whole new bunch of fans, especially grown male adults who secretly can't get enough of this show and forever labeled themselves "Bronies". Because of its unusual fanbase, the little girly stuff has grown into one of the most successful franchises in history and no matter how old or who you are, they are the ones that made the Mane 6 great again. As a reward for their greatness since seven years ago, there is now the long-awaited movie adaptation of My Little Pony; Friendship is Magic and this is where our favorite ponies pushing themselves to the limit.

My Little Pony: The Movie

That's right, ladies and gentlemen, even Bronies, the long awaited movie adaptation of the My Little Pony franchise has arrived and this film is where everyone who watched the whole show or binge-watched for the first time got rewarded to witness the Mane 6 into full circle as Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Fluttershy, and Rarity take on a brand new adventure from the comfort of the kingdom of Equestria. A powerful new threat has arisen in Ponyville and as darkness plunges, the Mane 6 sets off to an all new adventure by land, by air, by sea, in an all-out effort to save their home.

Unlike the TV series, the movie features an all-star cast lending their voices to this film including Emily Blunt, Kristin Chenoweth, Liev Schreiber, Michael Peña, Sia, Taye Diggs, Uzo Aduba and Zoe Saldana. I know, using celebrities in lieu of the TV show's voice actors is sacrilege for the fans and for purists, this film is nothing but sacrilege or treason to the fanbase because all they ever wanted for the film they've desperately waited since eternity is to have the same feeling as they get from the TV show but this is what they get. They replaced them with Hollywood stars to do the voices of the characters they're familiar with and that sounds painful for some.

Despite the use of Hollywood actors for our favorite MLP characters, this film is all about beyond the bounds and when I say "by land, by air, by sea", they really did mean it because in one part of the film, we get to see the aquatic version of Equestria and seeing both sides of the coin does made up for the ultimate My Little Pony experience the fans will surely adore. Even though this is a movie, all the signature My Little Pony moments we all love are still there and despite the loopholes, this is definitely the long-awaited film the world's been craving for. I'd expect post-movie chatters when they got out from watching it with mixed results.

My rating: 3.9 out of 5.

Forza Motorsport 7

With the upcoming launch of the XBOX One X, which is known to be the most powerful XBOX One to date, it didn't took long before the Forza producers took off the wraps for their latest installment built to prepare for its stunning 4K HDR detailing the most powerful X1 has to offer. Welcome to Forza Motorsport 7, the most definitive Forza Motorsport title to date, or is that what I think it is...

Forza Motorsport 7

Exclusive for XBOX One and Windows 10 PC (via XBOX Play Anywhere), Forza Motorsport 7 is the definitive installment of the Forza racing simulation franchise because as the producers say, this is Forza at is best because of returning racetracks, over 700 cars to choose from, a revamped career mode, and all the classic Forza goodies we love since FM2 such as the livery editor, auction house, and so much more. There's something to notice about the ultimate Forza to date, although just as I thought Turn 10 will call themselves quits after FH3 but I was wrong.

First off, let's take a look of the cars and in Forza 7, they have over 700 cars to race with, modify with, or design it, spanning half a century of timeline from American muscles, European exotics, Asian street racers, vintage racers, and so much more. Although the diverse range of vehicles, past and present, are here to satisfy every criteria, how to obtain them can be a challenge. Of course, you can buy them with your hard-earned cash but there are some cars that you can't obtain by normal means. Each car represents a tier and you can't get your dream ride below your tier and if you want to get that sweet ride you're desperate to have, you need to collect more and more cars. The more cars you collect, the higher your tier is and you will gain access to powerful cars, including the game's star car, the 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS.

There's another hurdle when it comes to obtain cars and while tiers are something to worry about, these hard-to-get cars can be obtained via prize crates, time-limited specialty dealers, Forzathon, Forza Driver's Cup, and Showcase Events. Easier said than done.

Moving on to tracks and while FM7 retains some of the most notable tracks from the last installments, in addition to the new Dubai track, three fan favorite tracks made a comeback in this installment such as Mugello, Maple Valley, and Suzuka. Depending on the track, you are challenged by the game's dynamic weather which adds some life to the racetrack and that meant extra concentration is strongly advised because with the weather now changing its mind on the race, you'd better think fast.

Then, there's the revamped career mode called the Forza Driver's Cup. This solo-player campaign gives players the freedom of how they can progress through the career. There are six main categories in the career and to proceed to the next stage, players need to gain enough points by completing races, especially showcase races. Also, to accommodate certain races, you car gets homologated for the category it set foot. It is automatic by default but feel free to do some tweaks as long as you're not exceeding the homologation regulations.

Need a little style before you race? Don't worry because for the first time, Forza 7 allows players to personalize themselves with a wide range of driver gear that can be unlocked through normal gameplay or by crates. Although showing off won't do any good, picking your favorite driver gear is a clear way of showing your style, your pride, or bragging rights.

As esports becoming the new norm for real competitions, Forza 7's come fully prepared with a wide array of improvements in terms of multiplayer. With this, it is now possible for players to practice round the track before the race starts or even host non-racing lobbies, either for fun or for real. With Forza 7's esports features refined, it won't be long before the next ForzaRC comes to Forza 7 in the near future but until then, feel free to organize a multiplayer race whatever you like.

My take? Well, even though the car list is massive in numbers, the lack of Toyotas is what made JDM fans disappointed. Also, the majority of cars are more oldies than newbies, perhaps this is just the main reason why the Forza franchise is poisoned against them by baby boomers. Come on, this is a 4K-powered game in the 4K generation and we deserve cars built from the millennial era, not from the baby boomer era and with incoming DLCs, I'd expect the producers to make the right thing or draw flak from Forza fans complaining why there are so much oldies in the DLC rather than focusing the latest and the hottest cars straight from the press. Although the car list is worth criticizing, the lively graphics, the career mode, the community features, and the dynamic weather is what impresses the players the most and Forza 7 is a racing game that breaks its limits for the pursuit of creating the most definitive Forza to date. So definitive, you would definitely want to play this game all day long to see what the craze is all about and that's just the half of the story.

Welcome to the ultimate Forza experience, drivers. The tracks and cars are waiting your call...

Bubble Gang - October 6, 2017 #BGDramarama

On the October 6, 2017 episode of Bubble Gang...

- Teleserye gags

- See how much money you wasted for everyday beers

- Gay lingo interview

- Mr. Assimo goes shopping with his mate.

- Boys go beer-drinking with a gal

- Life at the departure area

- Inmate teaching jailed criminals a painful lesson

- We serve free wife for solo customers.

- Robot kasambahay

- Basa-basa-pik

THE IDOLM@STER.KR finale

THE IDOLM@STER.KR, a South Korean TV drama inspired by Bandai Namco's hit video game franchise, THE IDOLM@STER, revolves on the life and times of ten girls; Suji, Youngjoo, Yukika, Sori, Jane, JeeWon, JiSeul, HaSeo, YeEun, and Mint, on their road to become K-Pop superstars from the comfort of their talent agency they called home; the 825 ENTERTAINMENT.

THE IDOLM@STER.KR

Since the beginning, their lives went out of control ever since the death of a member of a successful girl group and in the case of Producer Shin Hyuk Kang (played by Sung Hoon) who witnessed her death, well, you get the idea. With the advent of 825 ENTERTAINMENT, the girls are adapting to their new lives while the producer tries to move on from the tragic moment upon the fateful encounter of Suji, who happens to be the twin sister of the late popstar he had an affair with.

For six months, the whole world witness how the Real Girls Project rose, fell to their knees, and then risen again after numerous odds that come across, including the scandal that plagued the agency and HaSeo's secret to her family was blown and locked her up at her home for good.

Now, the finale. How did it turned out? Following the producer's resignation from the agency because of the scandal, Suji and Youngjoo came up with a brilliant plan that will save their ruined reputations and that meant going around town with a surprise show to spread the word. Meanwhile, Producer Kang and his boss are remembering the time when he will settle the loans to him on a due notice.

Suji, meanwhile, met up with the reporter behind the scandal she leaked throughout the world. When Suji tries to give the reporter an invitation to their "final mission", the reporter disagrees and they made arguments about how Suah died because of that producer. But in the end, the reporter decided to watch their concert as long as Suji tells the truth.

After Suji left the invitation to Suah's wake, the producer suddenly arrives and picked the invitation, and then he rushes off to the park where the two encountered themselves and Suji gave him a shoelace that he gave it to her in an earlier episode.

After a day of publicity stunts, the time has come for the girls to shine at the Hanggang Outdoor Court. The girls are feeling hopeful everyone will watch, including HaSeo who tries to sneak her way out until she was caught off-guard by her brother and her grandfather. However, her grandfather let HaSeo go to the concert. Change of heart, isn't it?

When HaSeo arrives, a sudden downpour occurs, leaving them no choice but cower in agony when their concert's going to be postponed. Their boss said he's going to cancel the event because the stage is too slippery after the rainfall and there aren't enough audiences in the venue. Just as we thought all is lost, the producer makes his grand comeback, saying the concert will proceed as planned. Despite the slippery stage and the lack of audience, the Real Girls Project proceed as planned for their first and last concert onstage.

Day after the concert, Suji's back to her normal life...only this time, she's a commercial model. Not only that, the whole country witnessed a viral video about the Real Girls Project's "slip and slide stage" concert and because of their sudden popularity, the RGP''s dream to perform at a mass audience came true. Youngjoo, on the other hand, held a jamming session alongside her sister. Everything's gone well for these two. The reporter, meanwhile, rewrote the whole truth about what happened to Suah and things are back to the way things were. The finale ends with the Real Girls Project performing onstage with the show's theme song, DREAM.

And that is the end of THE IDOLM@STER.KR. When the project began last year, many girls from across the globe wanted to vie for the spot to be in the show and thanks to numerous supporters, Suji, Youngjoo, and all the other girls became honorary part of THE IDOLM@STER franchise as the Real Girls Project. We watched them mature through six months, 24 episodes, meet and greets across South Korea and Japan, and digital singles, and thanks to their new kind of fanbase, the whole world will remember who are the REAL GIRLS PROJECT. The show maybe over but who knows what's in store for them next.

As part of saying thanks for watching THE IDOLM@STER.KR, the REAL GIRLS PROJECT are holding two fan meetings this November. They'll be in Japan on the 3rd of November and then in South Korea on the 11th of November.

RGP FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!

Last Night (film)

Imagine having your stay in a hotel for a night, you'd encounter someone having his stay at the same hotel and has the same fate as yours. Sharing common ground, you'd became fast friends with that someone. So, what happens next? In this film made by Star Cinema, Spring Films, and N2, we find out more about the two strangers who ended up became fast friends because of that certain fate that brought them together.

Last Night

Last Night is a romantic drama film that stars Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga and this is all about two different strangers residing at the hotel while sharing the same fate that involves committing suicide because of their bitter pasts. That fateful encounter between two different strangers coping with their painful backstories became a wonderful moment they would remember forever.

In typical rom-com style, this film is tad decent and there's nothing special about a film that only featured two characters that revolve the storyline like clockwork. In fact, this film is somewhat regular for its own good but in terms of chemistry, seeing the two of them can be an above average experience for the moviegoers, especially those who are big fans of either Piolo, Toni, or both. Come to think of it, there's nothing wrong with it but as a whole, I guess this is how a rom-com like this film is capable of, blocking every distraction and get the film along very smoothly with almost no excitement whatsoever. Only romance and romance is what Last Night goes like clockwork.

My rating: 3 out of 5.

Let's Do The News! (October 6, 2017)

- President Rodrigo Duterte said he fired two Malacanang officials for "their influence" as he reiterated his promise to weed out corruption in the government. Duterte first announced the termination of the two Palace officials in his speech at the Agrilink, Food Link, Aqualink 2017 at the World Trade Center on Thursday night, but he did not elaborate.

- TV presenter Joey De Leon apologized to the public over his insensitive remark on depression. He said his family explained the gravity of his remarks on the mental illness that has claimed thousands of lives. De Leon made the comment when a contestant in a certain Eat Bulaga segment said her mother is suffering from depression.

- Senate President Koko Pimentel announced his six potential senatorial candidates of the administration PDP-Laban for the 2019 midterm elections.

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines said that there are 40 hostages still held by ISIS-linked terrorists in Marawi.

- Back to the Mandalay Massacre, the gunman behind the brutal attack last Sunday, Stephen Paddock, booked hotel rooms in Chicago during the Lollapalooza music festival earlier this year, according to reports.

- Toyota will display an 86-based GR HV Sports Concept at this month's Tokyo Motor Show. In addition, they will showcase the brand new sports utility van called the Tj Cruiser.

Toyota GR HV Sports Concept

Toyota Tj Cruiser

- Daihatsu will feature five concept cars in this month's Tokyo Motor Show.

- The fifth-generation Honda Odyssey gets a facelift for the 2018 with a redesigned exterior, new interior, and Honda Sensing. It's set to go on sale this November.

2018 Honda Odyssey

- Infinite Stratos returns with a new browser and app game featuring new and returning characters.

- Fancy a Dreamtech figure of THE IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls' Minami Nitta in her "Noble Venus" swimsuit? Well, it's finally unveiled and it's available to order starting at 12,800 Yen plus tax and delivery and arrives this January.

Dreamtech THE IDOLM@STER
Cinderella Girls Minami Nitta
Noble Venus

TTFN!!!

THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: South Korea and US agrees for FTA amendment

South Korea and the United States have agreed to amend their bilateral free trade agreement to further strengthening their mutual benefits after a second round talks where held between Trade Minister Kim Hyun-chong and his US counterpart Robert Lighthizer in Washington.

The Ministry of Trade, Energy and Industry says the two sides shared an understanding of a need after having extensive discussions on various issues related to the deal as well as the focus and direction of the amendment. With this, the ministry said it will carry out necessary procedures to begin negotiations for an amendment starting next week including a study, conducting public hearing and reports to the National Assembly.

Meanwhile, Russian leader Vladimir Putin claims he has been aware of North Korea's nuclear arms capability since 2001. According to reports, Putin said he was informed of Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal during his North Korean visit in 2001, four years before the regime officially claimed it had nuclear capabilities.

The Russian president added he was told by the late Kim Jong-il, Kim Jong-un's predecessor and father, that Seoul was within range of their conventional artillery.

Putin went on to criticize the slew of sanctions imposed on Pyongyang over the past decade, saying they have been ineffective in halting North Korea's nuclear program.

Source: Arirang News.

Let's Do The News! (October 5, 2017)

- Even former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. admits that his family has been a target of "fake news" despite history books and court jurisprudence belying the family's woven myths. "We have suffered from the lies of those fake news for thirty years," Bongbong said in Filipino at a forum in Quezon City on Thursday.

- Senator Antonio Trillanes IV denied his affair with former Anti-Money Laundering Council executive director Julia Bacay-Abad as claimed by President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte accused Trillanes of having an affair with Abad, who gave the senator his bank records, according to him.

- The United States and Thailand listed the South China Sea dispute as the top regional security concern amid the North Korean crisis, highlighting the need for a peaceful settlement of disputes. US President Donald Trump and Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha met in the White House on Monday to reaffirm the two countries' alliance for common security.

- The girlfriend of the Las Vegas shooter said that she had no idea he was planning an attack on the Strip and is devastated for the victims. A lawyer for Marilou Danley read a statement from her after she was questioned by FBI agents in Los Angeles about her boyfriend, Stephen Paddock. Danley was out of the country at the time of Sunday's attacks and said Paddock sent her to see her family in her native Philippines. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump visited Las Vegas to meet with law enforcement officers and survivors of the Mandalay massacre that killed 58 people and nearly 500 others were hurt.

- Catalan President Carles Puigdemont draw flak against Spanish King Felipe for failing to heal the country's divisions after last Sunday's controversial referendum. The King delivers a stern warning in a TV address, saying Catalan leaders had acted "outside the law" and accusing them of "unacceptable disloyalty" for pressing ahead with their moves toward secession. Puigdemont is expected to formally declare Catalonia's independence on Monday.

- Titanic actress Kate Winslet reunites with director James Cameron for Avatar sequels.

- Toyota's flagship saloon, the Century, is now on its third generation, and it's set for its world premiere at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show this month. The new model is now powered by a 5.0L V8 hybrid powerplant, which replaces the previous model's V12 engine.

2019 Toyota Century

- The Range Rover Sport has been given a minor change for the 2018 model year and this minor change introduces the first-ever Range Rover Sport P400e PHEV model.

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

- Audi Sport plans to launch five new RS models by 2020.

- Even though the Malaysia GP is officially ended after last weekend's race, organizers of Sepang International Circuit has big plans to revise this racetrack by the next five years with the inclusion of a theme park and a hotel.

- Genji, one of our favorite Overwatch characters, gets his own figma. Complete with his different poses, shuriken, and his signature Dragonblade, he's now available to order at its affiliating shops and arrives this May 2018.

figma Genji

TTFN!!!

THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: Traffic volume on Korea's expressways to reach higher

The volume of traffic will likely peak today, the day of Chuseok, as families go to and from their hometowns.

The Korea Expressway Corporation says more than five-point-eight million cars are expected to be on the move on north and southbound lanes, marking the highest daily volume of traffic in Korean history. The congestion will be the heaviest around 4:00-5:00 PM KST, and continue to be busy through Thursday morning. A trip from Busan to Seoul will roughly take 8 hours.

Meanwhile, US Defense Secretary Jim Matties has reaffirmed the US is "working towards talks with North Korea." He came to the defense of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday, explaining that President Trump and his top diplomat were on the same page and looking for a diplomatic solution

He added that President Trump had guided Tillerson and himself to pursue diplomatic efforts, including initiatives from China, and that Tillerson's Chinese trip last week showed that "integrated effort."

Source: Arirang News

Let's Do The News! (October 4, 2017)

- President Rodrigo Duterte signed the law postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections to the second Monday of May next year.

- Some lawmakers are unhappy about being pawns to "fake news" against seven lawmakers who did not sign the resolution denouncing teenage killings. Senators Vicente Sotto III and Manny Pacquiao, in their statements, said they had been offended by reports that they and the five others didn't sign Senate Resolution 516 denouncing extrajudicial killings.

According to National Bureau of Investigation Cybercrime Division chief Manuel Eduarte, there is no government agency monitoring fake news on social media. The Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media led by Sen. Grace Poe opened the hearing on the filed resolutions by several senators on the “Proliferation of Fake and/or Misleading News and False Information.”

- The Bureau of Immigration said that Marilou Danley, the alleged companion of the Las Vegas shooter left the Philippines on Tuesday evening. Danley was identified by the police as the companion of 64-year-old gunman Stephen Paddock. She was initially a person of interest in the Las Vegas shooting that left at least 59 people dead and injured more than 500 others on October 1.

- A Catalan official  threatens Brussels to keep independent region in the European Union in the aftermath of the Catalonia Referendum last Sunday that a majority of citizens voted for independence and later ended in violent clash that left 800 people injured. Catalonian president Carles Puigdemont announced the region would break off from Spain within two days after receiving the final referendum results from abroad.

- South Sudanese government forces and rebels clashed in a northeaster state with both sides claiming victory, as East African countries attempt to restart talks aimed at ending the four-year civil war.

- Toyota previews their next-generation Crown with a concept model coming at this month's Tokyo Motor Show. The next Crown will be the first rear-wheel drive Toyota using the TNGA platform and it will arrive in the summer of 2018.

2017 Toyota Crown Concept

- Toyota ended their Australian car production after 54 years as the last Camry rolled off the Altona assembly line.

- Nissan will showcase their Leaf Nismo Concept and the Serena Nismo at this month's Tokyo Motor Show.

TTFN!!!

20 Years of Fallout

Fallout boys! Did you know 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the Fallout game franchise?  Yes, it's that post-nuclear role playing game started as a PC game until it evolved into the ones we are familiar with, right up to the critically-acclaimed Fallout 4 the world's been raving about. Last survivors of the vault, time for a brief history lesson on the franchise that makes us prepare in an event of a nuclear hell broke loose in retro style.

Fallout

Fallout (PC/1997) - Developed by Black Isle Studios, the first Fallout game was launched by Interplay in late September 1997 and it was in the form of a Western-style role-playing game where players click onto a particular object to interact with. As the sole survivor of the vault, players have to  find effective means to survive the wasteland and it's not just combat, survival, and crafting that you had to worry about in Fallout, it's the communication with the other characters to worry about as one mistake from your mouth could be fatal.

Fallout 2 (PC/1998) - Sequel to last year's game, Fallout 2 is set 80 years after their first step towards the wastelands as players will venture across the wastelands as the descendant of the previous games' sole survivor. As the new sole survivor, they will have to venture towards the wastelands to find the Garden of Eden Creation Kit to save their village. But don't count on getting it too easy because throughout the course of your adventure, it takes skills and traits to survive the wasteland and complete the ultimate objective.

Fallout Tactics (PC/2001) - Spinoff to the Fallout games, this post-nuclear tactical combat game puts you in command of the Brotherhood of Steel as you explore various environments and battle against mutants and raiders as one of the nine different solider types to control.

Fallout 3 (PC/PS3/XBOX 360/2008) - With the Fallout games now fall under Bethesda's control, it's now better than ever with Fallout 3. Now evolved into a first-person shooter RPG, players pit their role as the sole survivor as they will step out from the comforts of Vault 101 and into the wastelands in search of their father, who defied the Overseer and left the Vault for good. Survival aside, its unique mechanics made this Fallout game one of the reasons to waste their time with, toying around with their post-nuclear sandbox.

Fallout New Vegas (PC/PS3 XBOX 360/2010) - As a follow-up to 2008's Fallout 3, New Vegas takes all the signature Fallout moments we love to the post-nuclear Vegas as players battle their way across the heat-blasted Mojave Wasteland to the neon drenched Vegas Strip, with a cast of characters, factions, and mutants along the way. You can either go by yourself of join a faction to reap the rewards, it's your choice.

Fallout Shelter (iOS/Android/2015) - Wondering what is like to live in the vaults from the Fallout games? This highly addictive app game puts you in charge as the overseer as you will manage the shelter dwellers by whatever means necessary. Feed them, build establishments, defend from Raiders, anything you want in the name of building the most inhabitable vault ever imagined.

Fallout 4 (PC/PS3/PS4/XBOX One/XBOX 360/2015) - The much awaited installment to the Fallout series, created by the same people that brought you the previous Fallout 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, was launched two years ago and it promises to be their most ambitious Fallout title to date. Fallout 4 features the next generation of open world gaming as players, both recurring veterans and battle-shy newcomers, take on the role of a survivor from Vault 111 as they venture through the nuclear-stricken wasteland and be whoever they want to be thanks to the new S.P.E.C.I.A.L system.

Happy 20th anniversary to the Fallout games and all of the sole survivors that made the wasteland their living playground since 1997. Be sure to keep an eye out on Fallout 4 VR coming soon on the PC.

*Brought to you by Vault-tec

THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: National Foundation Day of Korea

Today, Korea celebrates the National Foundation Day, which marks the creation of the state of Gojoseon, commonly regarded as the first Korean National State. Korea's foundation dates back over four millenniums ago.

Since 1909, Koreans have celebrated National Foundation Day when it was commemorated on the third day of the tenth month on the lunar calendar.

Over 4.4 million drivers are estimated to hit the roads today for the 10-day extended holiday and congestion is predicted to be the heaviest on the 3rd and 4th day of Chuseok.  According to the Korea Transport Institute, almost 37 million people are expected to travel within Korea this year during Chuseok, up from 35 million last year.

Meanwhile, the United States has reaffirmed that there will be NO talks with North Korea on the regime's nuclear program. During a briefing, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said the US has been clear that now is not the time for talks.

She said the only conversations to have taken place or would take place are on bringing back Americans detained in North Korea.

Onto the Kim Jong-nam murder trial, witnesses told a court in Malaysia that the half-brother of Kim Jong un staggered around after being attacked with VX nerve agent on the 13th of February at Kuala Lumpur International airport, killing him within 20 minutes.

The two women accused of assassinating him, one from Vietnam and one from Indonesia face the prospect of death by hanging if they are convicted of murder.

Both women said they have no idea who the victim was or that he had died until after they were arrested by the authorities.

Source: Arirang News

Let's Do The News! (October 3, 2017)

- The Manila International Airport Authority announced that they will rehabilitate the NAIA Terminal 2. According to the General Manager, they will spend an estimate of 500 million pesos for the improvement.

- PNP National Police Chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa ordered policemen nationwide to enforce gun ban in preparation for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections scheduled on the 23rd of October until President Duterte signs the law to postpone the polls.

- The Malacanang has claimed that the United Nations Human Rights Council is being used to pursue partisan agenda after a group called for the ouster of the Philippines from the body due to the Duterte administration's war on drug. A certain group of human rights advocates asked the UN to revoke the Philippines' membership at the UNHRC due to the spike of drug-related killings.

- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency said that three of the most powerful triads are the country's top shabu suppliers. These are the Bamboo Triad, the 14K, and the Sun Yee On, and they're responsible for much of the world’s drug trafficking and vice establishments, Director Derrick Carreon, PDEA spokesperson, said, quoting PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino.

- Politicians, listeners, and media personalities from different broadcasting stations pay tribute to the late veteran radio news anchor Joe Taruc. Yesterday, most of them said goodbyes to the veteran newscaster at his wake. Joe Taruc was known to be one of the pillars in the broadcasting industry after over four decades until he passed away on September 30th at the age of 71.

- Onto the Mandalay Bay massacre, the death toll has now spiked to 59 while 500 are badly hurt, making one of the deadliest mass shootings in American history.

- Amid the massacre in Las Vegas, House Republicans still plans to vote on a NRA-backed SHARE Act that eases gun restrictions, making them easier to purchase silencers, which makes them hard to detect gunfire.

- Rock legend Tom Petty passed away at the age of 66 due to cardiac arrest. Petty, best known for his roots-infused rock music, carved a career as a solo artist as well as with his band The Heartbreakers and as part of supergroup The Traveling Wilburys. He is known for hits such as "Free Fallin" and "American Girl".

- Paramount Pictures gained rights for a Sonic film.

- Andrew House steps down as president of Sony Interactive Entertainment with John Kodera named as his replacement.

TTFN!!!

Project CARS 2: Driving the ultimate Caterham

For my next session with Project CARS 2, I get the chance to try out the most extreme Caterham ever made in one of the most technical tracks in the Middle East. I'm talking about the Caterham Seven 620 R but before I set my foot on this extreme track toy, let's get to understand more about the flagship Caterham Seven.



The 620 R, served as the replacement to the R500, is Caterham's fastest ever road car with track-proven specification for unparalleled performance unlike any other. Handbuilt in Dartford, Kent, the 620R features a unique weapons-grade gunmetal chassis, air-flow optimized nose cone, and race-developed cooling package. Powering the 620 R is a supercharged 2.0L Ford Duratec engine mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox, producing 310bhp of power and 219lb-ft of torque. Because of its unique chassis setup, the 620 R delivers a gut-wrenching 568bhp-per-tonne power-to-weight ratio, resulting to its 0-60 time of 2.79 seconds and a top speed of 155mph. Although not as fast as today's high-performance sportscars, the superior power-to-weight ratio of the 620 R can outsmart even the most powerful sportscars on the track.



The moment I set foot on this ultimate Caterham ever built, I'm starting to think that the 620 R is going to be my new favorite Caterham but I shouldn't get to excited about having the privilege to drive one of the world's fastest performance cars on Dubai because while this is purely an open-wheeler, you need to learn when to handle this extreme track toy under certain conditions because between you and me, you need to be precise and calm to get this Caterham straight especially when I'm driving in one of the most technical racetracks in the Middle East as I shall show you my clip of my run at Dubai Autodrome with the Caterham.






And there you have it. What do you think about the Caterham Seven 620 R on Project CARS 2? Is it too challenging or just right for you? Be sure to drive one right now on Project CARS 2 on PC and Playstation4 and experience the thrill.

THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: Trump undermines Tillerson over North Korea

US President Donald Trump continues to goad North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, telling his Secretary of State Rex Tillerson not to waste time negotiating with Pyongyang.

In a series of tweets, President Trump appeared to undercut his own Secretary of State's diplomatic efforts to resolve the nuclear standoff with North Korea. This comments came after Tillerson revealed the US was directly communicating with North Korea on its nuclear and missile programs but Pyongyang shown no interest.

During his Chinese trip, Tillerson said Washington is probing North Korea to see whether it was interested in dialogue and that it had a couple of channels open to talk with Pyongyang.

Meanwhile, North Korea denounced the defense treaty between South Korea and the United States as the bilateral treaty marked the 64th anniversary of signing on Sunday.

Under the Mutual Defense Treaty between the US and South Korea, the two nations are required to come to the aid of the other side if either of them faces an armed attack. The treaty is also the legal basis for the deployment of US military forces in South Korea.

Source: Arirang News

Let's Do The News! (October 2, 2017)

- President Rodrigo Duterte will not assist in the investigation of the Ombudsman regarding his family's alleged ill-gotten wealth as he refused to submit himself under the jurisdiction of the Ombudsman. Earlier the President clarified that his family is not poor and said that they have at most 40 million pesos of their wealth, came from selling the land they inherited, real-estate properties, and his regular government income.

- Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II filed a criminal complaint against Senator Risa Hontiveros at the Pasay Prosecutors Office for divulging his supposed text messages last September 11. According to the complaint, Hontiveros violated Republic Act 4200 or the Anti-Wiretapping Law after she presented during her privilege speech a photo of his text messages with a certain “Cong. Jing” who was later named as former Negros Oriental Representative Jacinto Paras.

- The Interpol wants foreign nations to inspire the Duterte administration's bloody war on drugs, according to PNP Director General Ronald Dela Rosa during his visit at the 86th Interpol General Assembly in Beijing last week, which recognized the Philippines as a sort of "model" when it comes to eradicating illicit drugs.

- The man who suspected behind Sunday's attack in Marseille, France that killed two people had been arrested and then released by police two days before the incident. The source said the suspect was stopped by Lyon police on the 29th of September on suspicion of robbery but then released due to lack of evidence. A soldier shot the suspect dead after he had stabbed two women to death at Marseille main train station on Sunday, in what officials described as a “likely terrorist act”.

- Two people were killed and 24 were hospitalized during a shootout at a country music festival in Las Vegas. Police had earlier said they were investigating reports of an active shooter near the Mandalay Bay Casino.

- The ongoing Dieselgate scandal that plagued Volkswagen Group is now expected to rack up an additional three billion dollars to a total of 30 billion US dollars, according to the reports.

- In case you missed last weekend's Dengeki Bunko event, they've announced that the To Aru Majutsu no Index anime series will return for its 3rd series. The third series of the Index anime is part of their To Aru Project 2018.

- Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koika plans to still hold events at the Tokyo Big Sight during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, including the bi-annual Comiket.

TTFN!!!

2017 NASCAR Monster Energy Cup - Apache Warrior 400

The Apache Warrior 400 race held at Dover for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series is what is known to be an elimination race during the Round of 12 playoffs where only the best 12 will advance while leaving the other four in the dust in this monstrous oval.

In this final race for the round of 16, let's take a look who's in and who's out in the Dover race that goes real smoothly without chaos in sight. As we all know, Kyle Busch is named the winner of this Dover race so, let's get to know the other 12 drivers that made it to the Round of 12 before facing each other to the Round of 8 in the playoffs.

1. Martin Truex Jr.: 3,059 points
2. Kyle Busch: 3,041 points
3. Kyle Larson: 3,034 points
4. Brad Keselowski: 3,020 points
5. Jimmie Johnson: 3,017 points
6. Kevin Harvick: 3,015 points
7. Denny Hamlin: 3,013 points
8. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.: 3,010 points
9. Ryan Blaney: 3,008 points
10. Chase Elliott: 3,006 points
11. Matt Kenseth: 3,005 points
12. Jamie McMurray: 3,003 points

The NASCAR Playoffs continue with the Round of 12 at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Bank of America 500 race this 8th of October.

Second-generation GMC Terrain

With today's GMC Acadia now became a midsize SUV, many are wondering what's going to happen to their current midsize SUV known as the Terrain. Don't worry folks, because while General Motors became aware of this situation, they want to make sure that their current Acadia, despite its size, will remain bigger than the Terrain and in the Terrain's case, the other midsize SUV is now reached its second generation and while it promises to be smaller than today's Acadia, there's so much to know about this new model.

2018 GMC Terrain

2018 GMC Terrain

First, there are so much questions to talk about the new Terrain, apart from being just a Chevrolet Equinox made for baseballers and college footballers alike, and one such is the questionable design because when you look around the angles, the headlamps and the taillights are reminiscent of the rear taillights of today's Honda Civic while the side view puts you into think that it reminds you of that F_rt_n_r (sorry, vowels blocked for search query reasons) of today. In other words, that questionable design looks exciting and confused at the same time and makes differentiate it from its big brother very easy.

2018 GMC Terrain interior

Unlike the previous Terrain shares the previous Equinox's interior, the new Terrain's interior is different because what GMC wants is even though they're Chevrolets underneath, they want the way GMCs look inside and out are different and for the Terrain, they have done it so when they start realize that this is just a rebadged Chevy Equinox, they need to rethink about the Terrain over again. Speaking of interior, the Terrain is still a five-seater and it's surprisingly roomier than the previous model so even though it's a family mover, it still works perfect for your day out with your mates after work or on the weekends. At the back, the new Terrain's boot space can accommodate up to eight feet in length with the seats down and even with all the seats present, it still accommodates your luggages very neatly and organized, especially when it has the special hands-free power liftgate, although not the one Ford mastered it with their crossovers. Connectivity wise, this crossover has a lot of USB ports to charge your phones with while on the go as well as its sat-nav that comes with Apple Carplay and Android Auto compatibility so the new Terrain is a connectivity plus for all.

2018 GMC Terrain

Because the new Terrain is based on today's Chevrolet Equinox, the engine choices are almost identical to today's Equinox as well. There's the more powerful 2.0L turbo petrol engine with 252HP of power, 28 MPG highway, and mated to a 9-speed automatic, a 1.6L turbodiesel with 240lb-ft of torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox, and an impressive 39MPG highway, and a well-balanced 1.6L turbo petrol engine with 170HP of power, 203lb-ft of torque, 30MPG highway, and mated to a 9-speed gearbox. The 2.0L turbo is the only engine available at launch but the other two engines will come out later this year and my recommendation would be the smaller 1.6L petrol engine because it's a well-balanced engine that you can't go wrong with it and adds some life to it.

Engines aside, the way the new Terrain behaves differs from drivetrain and with the AWD, the Terrain feels like it's ready to rumble through all kinds of roads and all kinds of conditions. That's adaptability to you but don't get too excited to it because while this is surprisingly a fun family car full-stop, it's still not as fun as you would expect on an SUV that likes to play rough, instead it wants to play nice.

Speaking of play nice, the new Terrain offers a wide array of safety features such as the Rear Park Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Side Blind Zone Alert with Lane Change Alert, Safety Alert Seat, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, and Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking. With all these safety features present, the Terrain feels like it's ready to take on whatever today's traffic reports mentioned during the long trip.

The all-new Terrain starts at 24,995 US Dollars and while it's a thousand dollars more than its Chevy Equinox relative, it's still affordable to own than its big brother, the now-midsize GMC Acadia. It comes in three different variants from the SLE, the SLT, and the more stylish and more premium Denali. So, should you buy it? Well, if you think today's Chevrolet Equinox has gone red, consider this because despite the Equinox connection, the new Terrain is a crossover that shows GMC's professional grade despite its size and it's all about getting the job done from day one until the time comes they won't need this crossover anymore.

Photo: General Motors

F1 2017 - Malaysia GP

This year's Malaysia GP held at the Sepang International Circuit for the F1 2017 is sadly the last Malaysia GP they'll ever race due to financial reasons and for the best F1 aces, they gave Sepang the biggest sendoff to remember for the Malaysian spectators and it is.

As the F1 world bids the Malaysia GP farewell, Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrated his 20th birthday with a first-place victory with Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, despite his pole position, placed 2nd and another Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo placed 3rd. Other notable finishers include Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas, and Force India's Sergio Perez.

Of course, there are incidents occurred in the last ever Malaysia GP in F1 but the most embarrassing of all is when after the race, Vettel's car got collided by Lance Stroll's.

What a way to say goodbye to the Malaysia GP and after that explosive farewell, the gap between Hamilton and Vettel are now just 34 points, 281 to 247.

Next race is at Suzuka on the 8th of October.