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Addicted to Undead Slayer

Feb 01 2013 Published by Joey Alarilla under Gaming, Tech

I wrote about the action RPG Undead Slayer in my second blog post for Singapore-based e27.

Here’s an excerpt:

One of the striking things about Undead Slayer is that it is set in China’s famous Romance of the Three Kingdoms historical period in the waning years of the Han Dynasty, which has been the inspiration for a treasure trove of books, TV dramas, movies and, yes, even a number of video games.

Why then did Dong-gyu decide to add zombies to the mix?

Read the full story.

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Streetfood Tycoon on e27

Jan 24 2013 Published by Joey Alarilla under Gaming, Tech

I’m happy to share that my first post for Singapore-based regional tech blog e27 is now online.

Here’s an excerpt.

His dreams of putting up his own real-world foodcart business may have been crushed, but Filipino game developer Erick Garayblas was able to transform this disappointment into something positive. The setback not only gave birth to the hit iOS and Android mobile game Streetfood Tycoon, but has also spawned a sequel, Streetfood Tycoon: World Tour, which has come out today, Jan. 24, on the App Store.

“One of my biggest frustrations was to come up with my own foodcart business. Several years back I actually thought of putting up one but have never gotten around it,” Erick told e27.

Read the full story.

Thanks again to J. Angelo Racoma and Joash Wee for this opportunity. I’m really happy to blog again about technology and gaming!

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Become a PopCap closed beta tester

Jan 08 2010 Published by Joey Alarilla under Gaming, Spotlight

Good news for all fans of PopCap Games: they’re launching a new online service that will initially only be available in Southeast Asia.

Here are the details:

PopCap Games, the creator of hit games such as Zuma, Bejeweled, and Plants vs Zombies, is now recruiting beta testers for a new online game service. Initially available only in SE Asia, this service will let players experience their favorite PopCap games in a whole new way with a broad array of connected and social community features.

Interested players should visit http://comingsoon.popcap.com to sign up now for the chance to be among the first to check it out. Limited slots are available.

Check it out today!

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