Get Down To Business
Been an eventfull two weeks.
Most noticably Manifest 2006.
Yes, that time of the year when time stands still for my sister and myself as anime nerds, and head of to Melbourne Uni for an entire weekend along with other kindred spirits to celebrate all things anime. And this year it was a blast yet again.
First off, there were too many things to do. Didn't actually watch any new screenings except Witchblade, as a lot of the new anime didn't really jump at me this year. Maybe I'll appreciate it eventually when I get them (ha).
I didn't buy as much as I would have normally did (like last year), just the Ranma 1/2 3rd Season Box set, and a 1/100 scale ∞ Justice Gundam (from Gundam Seed Destiny), which goes beautifully well with my 1/100 scale Strike Freedom Gundam (ditto). Shame it didn't come with the limited edition stand. Oh well, next year, it's either Destiny Gundam or Legend Gundam.
My sister even dressed up as A.B.A. from the newest Guilty Gear game (more on that later) as well. Here's some photos from Saturday that our friend took (look for the girl with the giant key with the dopey face on it).
There was also an Anime Idol segment with Mikz walking out with the audience choice award. Not bad, a few CDs for a prize. And it looks like that we started a little legend when I bought my guitar and ran down to perform with him and then disappear again once he's done... The Karaoke segments were stupidly fun too for all sorts of different reasons.
The real reason I was hyped to go this year was the video game tournaments. Due to certain obligations, I missed the Third Strike tournament (sigh, still don't have that game), but I did go to the tournament I was anticipating the most... Guilty Gear XX Slash. Having played #Reload to a science for over a year, I felt that I was ready to kick some ass, and ass kicking I did. I knew for a fact that I can't rely on the Reload system anymore (RIP Dust Loop), but after a few practices on the new Sidewinder (still getting through), I felt that this was my year. And the result? I came second place, complete with a Silver Medal and $50 worth of Guilty Gear figurines prize. Sick. The first place guy (a solid Potemkin user) definitely deserved first place. Good game dude.
The tournament also introduced me to new friends, all Melbourne Uni students and all wicked Guilty Gear players (last year's winner was also in the group). Last night was a great introduction to who these guys were. Great match to exhibit our playing techniques to each other (Though I tried Holy Order Sol and failed miserably) and it's a beginning of a Guilty Gear community in Melbourne. Good games boys, you know how sick this is gonna be?
Now october... back to work...
Most noticably Manifest 2006.
Yes, that time of the year when time stands still for my sister and myself as anime nerds, and head of to Melbourne Uni for an entire weekend along with other kindred spirits to celebrate all things anime. And this year it was a blast yet again.
First off, there were too many things to do. Didn't actually watch any new screenings except Witchblade, as a lot of the new anime didn't really jump at me this year. Maybe I'll appreciate it eventually when I get them (ha).
I didn't buy as much as I would have normally did (like last year), just the Ranma 1/2 3rd Season Box set, and a 1/100 scale ∞ Justice Gundam (from Gundam Seed Destiny), which goes beautifully well with my 1/100 scale Strike Freedom Gundam (ditto). Shame it didn't come with the limited edition stand. Oh well, next year, it's either Destiny Gundam or Legend Gundam.
My sister even dressed up as A.B.A. from the newest Guilty Gear game (more on that later) as well. Here's some photos from Saturday that our friend took (look for the girl with the giant key with the dopey face on it).
There was also an Anime Idol segment with Mikz walking out with the audience choice award. Not bad, a few CDs for a prize. And it looks like that we started a little legend when I bought my guitar and ran down to perform with him and then disappear again once he's done... The Karaoke segments were stupidly fun too for all sorts of different reasons.
The real reason I was hyped to go this year was the video game tournaments. Due to certain obligations, I missed the Third Strike tournament (sigh, still don't have that game), but I did go to the tournament I was anticipating the most... Guilty Gear XX Slash. Having played #Reload to a science for over a year, I felt that I was ready to kick some ass, and ass kicking I did. I knew for a fact that I can't rely on the Reload system anymore (RIP Dust Loop), but after a few practices on the new Sidewinder (still getting through), I felt that this was my year. And the result? I came second place, complete with a Silver Medal and $50 worth of Guilty Gear figurines prize. Sick. The first place guy (a solid Potemkin user) definitely deserved first place. Good game dude.
The tournament also introduced me to new friends, all Melbourne Uni students and all wicked Guilty Gear players (last year's winner was also in the group). Last night was a great introduction to who these guys were. Great match to exhibit our playing techniques to each other (Though I tried Holy Order Sol and failed miserably) and it's a beginning of a Guilty Gear community in Melbourne. Good games boys, you know how sick this is gonna be?
Now october... back to work...