Our 10 favorite iM@S costumes

THE iDOLM@STER

Continuing on the 10th anniversary celebration of THE IDOLM@STER series, time to talk about the costumes. Costumes played a major role in the history of THE IDOLM@STER, whether if its in-game or as a DLC, no idol will ever be complete without the right costumes and it has been the benchmark of every iM@S fandom. Ask them which iM@S costume is their favorite and it's everyone's opinion. Time to list down our ten favorite iM@S outfits throughout the franchise, apart from their signature "luxury" outfits tailored specifically for the corresponding idols.

1) Forever Star - Appeared on the final episode of the iM@S anime series and available as a DLC on iM@S 2 and iM@S One For All, the Forever Star outfit is the embodiment of the 765 Production idol's hard work and determination and as a crowning achievement that their fame has risen to the summit to the very end. With the bluish looks and with stars embodied on the costume design, it's the ultimate favorite for those who are willing to cosplay as a 765 PRO idol.

2) Star Piece Memories - This outfit appeared in the heart-stopping climax of THE IDOLM@STER MOVIE and offered as a DLC outfit on THE IDOLM@STER One For All game. At first glance, you'll notice that the top of the costume looks similar to what the design patterns from Pokemon's Togepi or Togetic or Togekiss are but just like the Forever Star outfit, the Star Piece Memories outfit defines the crowning achievement done by a 765 PRO idol. Oh, don't worry. There are some people, mostly women, have ever pulled off cosplaying in this outfit so job done.

3) Dressy Alice - When this outfit appeared as one of the PS3-exclusive DLC outfits in THE IDOLM@STER 2, most owners of the XBOX 360 version got heavily disappointed why the producers made the move about planning to introduce more costumes in the PS3 version of iM@S 2. This is one of them and at first glance, I truly dislike it and I thought nobody are interested in outfits made for the PS3 version of iM@S 2 but I was wrong. Styled as a big twist to the popular Alice in Wonderland fairy tales, the Dressy Alice adds some wonderland zest to the 765 Pro idols and because it's proven to be very popular, most iM@S-loving cosplayers are willing to make one out for a change.

4) Symphony No. 765 - It's commonly called as the outfit seen in THE IDOLM@STER SHINY FESTA rhythm game, no one knows what that outfit is when they first saw one but when they made this outfit as a DLC on the PS3-exclusive IM@S OFA, players get a chance to try out for their idols. At this rate, there are a few cosplayers managed to pull off their Shiny Festa outfit but making one can be a difficult task because it takes some polka-dotted fabric with the corresponding color to mend it on your white boots, your white shirt with some buttons on it, your miniskirt, then you'll need some handmade cuffs and a color-coordinated bolero to complete the look. I don't know but the Symphony No. 765 outfit is still one of our favorite iM@S costumes in the list.

5) Prima Concerto - In the 7th anniversary concert three years ago, most of the seiyuus behind the 765 PRO idols have been outfitted with this special outfit made specifically for that concert and then in December of 2012, this 7th anniversary outfit is offered as a DLC on the PS3 version of iM@S 2.

6) Punkish Gothic - Since its offering as a DLC in the first iM@S XBOX 360 game, the Punkish Gothic adds some punk rock zest to the 765 Pro idols. Each idol has their own corresponding look to make it look individual. One popular example is Haruka Amami's Punkish Gothic outfit with its red and black mixture on her outfit fits perfectly well. This outfit is one of the most questionable outfits of all time and it's the one I got my eyes hooked on it because while the XBOX 360 version of THE IDOLM@STER 2 has one, the PS3 version never had one. That's a shame for the PS3 owners but luckily, the Punkish Gothic outfit managed to find solace to the PS3 owners as a DLC on THE IDOLM@STER One For All. Does it served justice to all? Close enough but who cares?

7) Check My Note - This outfit served as the cover outfit for the 765 PRO ALL-STARS in the PS3-exclusive THE IDOLM@STER ONE FOR ALL game. It fits perfectly well with the song ONLY MY NOTE.

8) Flowerish Flowery - Offered as one of the first DLC outfits in the PS3-exclusive iM@S OFA game, this outfit offers a much floral feel to your favorite 765 PRO idol.

9) Laugh Time School - One of the most popular costumes in the history of IM@S, the Laugh Time School outfit mimics the look and feel of a typical summer schoolgirl to your favorite idol.

10) My Dear Vampire - The "My Dear Vampire" outfit remains one of the most popular outfits in the history of iM@S. Although a perfect halloween costume because of the gothic feel and the faux fangs and the other stuff fit for a vampire, it's also a perfect outfit to cosplay as one of the 765 PRO idols. Little did you know that Volks once offered those special My Dear Vampire outfits to Dollfie Dream owners, making it one of the perfect reasons to customize their Dollfie into their favorite idols in that particular outfit that leaves you saying "shanari shanari..."

Forza Horizon 2: Two special limited-time Porsches!

Due to our ongoing love for Porsches in Forza Horizon 2, the producers from Turn 10 are happily announced that two special, limited-time, Porsches are available for free. These two cars; the 2012 Porsche 911 GT2 RS and the 2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo, are never before added on the Porsche Expansion pack last month and they're yours for free for a limited time.

To get these two special, time-limited, Porsches, you need to install the Forza Hub app on your XBOX One. If you already have the Forza Hub app up and running, look for the "Two Free Porsches!" article in the front page of the Forza Hub app and download these special Porsches at no cost!

Apart from these two special Porsches, two additional achievements are added such as Porsche Owners Club, Horse Power, and This is My Porsche.

Better hurry, this offer lasts until July 24, 2015 so best to get these time-limited Porsches before they're gone forever!

Scoop: http://www.forzamotorsport.net/en-us/news/fh2_two_free_porsches

Pokemon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages

Pokemon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages

Last year, we've been introduced by the 719th Pokemon known as Diancie and witness its true power in the film Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction. Now, the 720th Pokemon, the mischief-making Hoopa, has arrived and starred in the second Pokemon XY movie titled Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (光輪の超魔神フーパ).

The stars of the movie, none other than Ash Ketchum/Satoshi and his trusty Pokemon Pikachu, Serena, Clemont/Citron, and Bonnie/Eureka, are here for their biggest adventure yet but it wouldn't be complete without the diabolical (but slightly idiotic) Team Rocket as they do...well, you get the idea. In their latest adventure, our heroes arrived at a desert city by the sea and later, they've been introduced by the mythical Pokemon Hoopa. Hoopa has the power to summon different things, especially humans and Pokemon, through its magic ring. What they didn't know that there was a tale about a young hero who managed to stop a major cataclysm unleashed by a powerful Pokemon long ago and with the darkest secret waiting to be unleashed, how can Ash and his friends protect Hoopa before a massive onslaught bring chaos to the world?

Yes, and onto the onslaught part, numerous legendary Pokemon appeared like an all-star cast greatly blowing away your imagination like wildfire. From Lugia, Latias, Latios, Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre, the black Mega Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, they've got it all. They even got the almighty mythical Pokemon Arceus as well. No mucking about!

In true typical Pokemon movie fashion, this movie has a blend of emotions in store for the viewers, even for the whole family. It has the right mix of comedy, suspense, thriller, action, and drama fit for a family movie for families whose kids love watching the Pokemon anime series as well as playing with their games. It's good if you're a kid but if you're a grown-up who loves Pokemon games, sadly, it isn't a great film to take a peek at it, except at the onslaught part with numerous legendary Pokemon clashing each other but if you made it to the heart-stopping climax, emotions will rise but expect a happy ending afterwards. Speaking of which, there's a special surprise waiting in store for the moviegoers before or after watching the film.

Anyway, I'm not going to mention the part where before the Hoopa film comes with the Pikachu short where Pikachu and the gang are performing a musical number for the viewers, but what I will going to mention that those who are going to watch this film will get their very own Hoopa for use in XY and ORAS. All you have to do is to have a copy of Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire and then try accessing the game's Mystery Gift to get your very own Hoopa while enjoying the film. Set at Level 50, Hoopa comes armed with its signature attack "Hyperspace Hole" which can hit even your rival's Pokemon is using Protect or Detect.

Get this, to unleash Hoopa's Unbound form, you need to find the Prison Bottle at a certain location in ORAS. A certain Poke Mart has a man who will tell you a very suspicious tale and then afterwards, he'll receive you the Prison Bottle for you to transform Hoopa from its cute Confined form into the terrifying Unbound form. With Hoopa Unbound, you can unleash its ultra-powerful Hyperspace Fury attack which does massive damage even those who use Protect or Detect. If you got your very own Hoopa after watching this flick, congratulations and good luck raising your newest mythical Pokemon!

My rating: 3.4 out of 5

San Miguel Beermen wins 2015 PBA Governor's Cup

In an unexpected manner, the San Miguel Beermen managed a perfect four wins in a best-of-seven match against the Alaska Aces in the 2015 PBA Governors' Cup Finals and in game 4 of the finals held at Smart Araneta Coliseum last night, they've dominated it at the score of 91-81. This is the 21st championship win for the Beermen. At the end of the game, June Mar Fajardo, the center of the team, is named MVP after scoring 19 points, 21 rebounds, and three blocks. Their import player, Arizona Reid, managed to score 33 points on six three-pointers. That's not bad for an import player.

Congratulations to the San Miguel Beermen for becoming 2015 PBA Governors' Cup Champs!

Report: http://sports.inquirer.net/187129/san-miguel-beermen-sweep-alaska-aces-to-win-governors-cup-title

#BGDonCantoni

On the July 17, 2015 episode of Bubble Gang...

- IKAW AT ANG INA takes on...your bathroom pics!

- Grabe kang makatingin gags

- Don Cantoni faces the most toughest decision to his associates.

- More lait-lait from Lala Ytera!

- Introducing your close roommate to your parents sounds so odd...

- Spoof trailers!

- An animal rights meeting concerning the use of animals as insults.

- Issues about the dumb and the gay are opened...literally.

- Meeting a family of foul-mouthed hot-heads...

- Tsugi o Chorva!

Meet the playable Pokemon on Pokken Tournament

Pokken Tournament

With the arrival of the brand-new Pokken Tournament, players of all ages are ready for the next battle where they can play as their favorite Pokemon fighting to become the winner. Made by the makers of the ever-popular Tekken fighting series, Pokken Tournament delivers a new twist of Pokemon battles as players need to pull the right combos and knock their rivals out of the stadium. So, let's get to know the Pokemon you'll get to play in this new fighting game.

Lucario - While lacking on the defense stats, Lucario makes up with its offensive power not just from physical but also long-range attacks. During the Diamond and Pearl years, Lucario is the secret weapon of Veilstone Gym Leader Maylene but in the world of XY, Shalour Gym Leader Korrina perfected the art of Mega Evolution, allowing her trusty Lucario to Mega Evolve. Now, in Pokken Tournament, here's your chance to unleash the raw power of Lucario by unleashing a barrage of attacks such as Aura Sphere, Extremespeed, and Bone Rush. You can even Mega Evolve Lucario to turn the tide of the battle.

Pikachu - Every Pokemon fan in the world loves Pikachu because it's not just Ash Ketchum's longtime partner in the anime series, it's the poster boy/girl of the franchise. In this game, Pikachu's a well-balanced fighter and it's easy to master even for newcomers. With attacks like the Thunderbolt, Thunder, Nuzzle, and Electro Ball, your ever-favorite Pokemon is your perfect starting point to learn the fundamentals of Pokken Tournament if you do it right.

Machamp - Machamp maybe slow but its attacks are catastrophically powerful enough to blow your opponents alive. Although its attacks like Cross Chop and Close Combat can be somewhat difficult to master, it takes to getting used to Machamp's offensive and to increase chances of defeating opponents in a jiffy, you can use Machamp's Bulk Up move to boost its offenses.

Gardevoir - In the Kalos League, Gardevoir is the top tier of Kalos Champ Diantha. In Pokken Tournament, here's your chance to try out this Psychic-and-Fairy-type Pokemon that has been the formidable choice of the Kalos champ. Long-range attacks are Gardevoir's specialty and take advantage of its attacks such as Psyshock, Stored Power, and Magical Leaf. You can even Mega Evolve Gardevoir to show who's boss.

Weavile - With its combination of speed and offense, this Dark and Ice type Pokemon is great if you want to unleash a combo full of high-speed attacks.

Suicune - This legendary Pokemon balances offense and defense at the same time because not only it uses a barrage of attacks such as Aurora Beam, Hydro Pump, and Blizzard, you can counterattack long-range attacks with Mirror Coat to inflict serious damage back at the opponent.

Charizard - This Fire-and-Flying-type Pokemon is the pride of Pokemon trainers and in Pokken Tournament, its pride rests in your burden as you will take advantage of its attacks such as Flamethrower, Fire Punch, and Flare Blitz. Mega Evolve it into Mega Charizard X and crushing your opponents with fire is easy as pie.

Gengar - It might look scary but Gengar's a formidable Pokemon you can take advantage of it. With moves such as Shadow Ball, Shadow Punch, and Lick, Gengar sure is a tough fighter for a start and when you Mega Evolve it, its long-range attacks are superbly strong and it takes skills to blow your opponents away.

...there are many Pokemon joining the roster of Pokken Tournament so watch for it on its future updates.

URL: http://pokkentournament.jp/index.html

Image: Pokemon/BNEI

Let's Do The News! (July 17, 2015)

- A gunman, identified as Mohammad Youssuf Abdulazeez by the FBI, shot down four US Marines and injured several others at two US Navy buildings in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

- The German parliament is to vote on whether or not to allow negotiations on the 86 billion bailout deal for Greece. Germany is ope of the key eurozone nations that must approve before the rescue deal can go ahead.

- Typhoon Nangka is slowly moving northward around Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, bringing heavy rainfall to the region. Weather officials warn of possible landslides, swollen rivers, and flooding in low-lying areas.

- According to Japan's sports minister Hakubun Shimomura, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to speak to the media this Friday about the construction of a controversial new national stadium before the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

- 9 people are confirmed dead in the Semirara Coal Mine collapse while seven others are reported missing. The incident occurred at 0400 hours Manila Time when the Panian Mine Site collapsed. Rescue operations are underway but heavy rainfall is experienced at the nation's largest coal mine.

- Believe it or not, former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson is mulling his final run at the Top Gear Test Track as part of the bid in a charity auction in London and despite his tweets about he'll be driving an Austin Maestro, a pic of him is showing a Mercedes-AMG GT, a Ferrari LaFerrari, and the latest Ferrari 488 GTB.

- IN CASE YOU REALLY MISSED IT: Tuning company Polestar is now a subsidiary of Volvo after the Swedish car company gained full control of Polestar as the Swedish equivalent of BMW M Power and Mercedes-AMG.

- An upcoming update on the recently-launched Pokken Tournament will feature the Fire-and-Fighting-type Blaziken to the roster of playable Pokemons in the new arcade game from the makers of Tekken.

TTFN!!!