GUNDAM DUEL COMPANY

Fans of Japanese mecha will be happy to hear that the latest card game based on the venerable Gundam series has gone into the open beta stage. Gundam Duel Company is a hybrid card game which has players buying packs of cards in order to collect new units to be used in the web browser based arena. The open beta phase means that players have the opportunity to buy starter packs of cards known as Trial Decks to play the game.

The game is designed around the collectible model of buying randomised packs of cards in order to build a ‘deck’ to be played against opponents. Unlike most card games, battles are completely automated in the browser; and players are mainly left devising the most suitable lineup of Mobile Suits and Pilots. There is some input during the actual battle as players are required to decide which abilities on their pilots to use; although they cannot decide when to use them.

http://www.gundam-dc.com/home

Fight Night : Warrior Spirit

 

Viper challenge

The Inaugural Viper Challenge event is set to take place at Sepang International Circuit on 17th & 18th August 2013. You now have the chance to participate in Asia’s largest obstacle based running event.

 Viper challenge is a 20km Obstacle Course Challenge, which is predominantly filled with man-made obstacles that will put both heart and spirit to the test. It is Asia's first and largest obstacle challenge, like no other. Imagine obstacles Designed to take you out of your comfort zone, you will enter the challenge either as an individual warrior or as part of a team... Whichever way you enter, you will finish understanding that cooperation and teamwork will be the likely factors that will help you to get across that finish line, without it, you will find it difficult to succeed. Even individual Warriors will depend on others participating in the course alongside them for a boost at times.

Guarantee you will leave the Viper Arena having had a WHOLE LOT OF FUN!

Arena Map

What you get when you sign up for Viper Challenge

For more info :

http://www.viperchallenge.com

TRAX on TRACK @ Sepang

This is the first time an event of such caliber that combines both motorsports and music, is held in Malaysia.

Expect top-notch drift action amidst roaring engines and shrieking tires as professional drift drivers from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand pit against each other in the drift competition event, in the bid to clinch the champion title and top prize of up to RM100,000! Watch as sleek, modified cars spin through turns, while coolly maintaining vehicle control at a very high speed!

And what top-notched event goes without music? A repertoire of international and local DJs and music acts will be gracing the event including our local hero DJ Messic, DJ Charlene and DJ Lisa from Taiwan, DJ Kyau & Albert, and DJ John O’Callaghan.

The action at Sepang International Circuit will commence at 10am till late and the event is strictly for patrons aged 18 years and above only.

Ticketing: Early bird (RM68, for a limited time only), Presale (RM98, inclusive of one Red Bull drink), General admission (RM128, also available at the door), VIP (RM168).

Event Period: 17 November 2012 (10.00am - Late night)

Event Location: Sepang International Circuit, Sepang, Selangor.

WCG 2012 : KLCC

Datuk Punch Gunalan dies at 68

Badminton legend Datuk Punch Gunalan passed away peacefully at 6am Wednesday. He was 68.

Gunalan had been battling with liver cancer for some time.

He had put Malaysia on the world's map in the 1970s with his immaculate performances in the singles and doubles events - representing the country in the Thomas Cup, All-England and Asian Games.

He had also served with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) and Badminton World Federation (BWF), earning the respect of the world for his excellent administrative and communication skills and also for his warmth, kindness and passion for the sport.

Born in 1944 in Sepang, Selangor, Gunalan was inducted into the Olympic Council of Malaysia Hall of Fame in 2004.

While Malaysians were overwhelmed in 1970 for losing the Thomas Cup, Gunalan defeated Indonesian legends Injartno and Mirjati in his doubles title game with partner Ng Boon Bee to regain Malaysia back in the world of badminton. Despite losing 2-7 to Indonesia at the championship, Gunalan's victory is something that we can still be proud of.

Gunalan had made a successful career in his life. A talented right-hander, he was indeed among the finest combination doubles Malaysia has ever produced. In 1971, Gunalan and Boon Bee again became the top men's doubles team in the world, winning the prestigious All England title, as well as the Canadian, Danish and U.S Open titles. His gifted right-hand amazed people with his exiting smash.

After his retirement, Gunalan continued his career by coaching the Malaysian team (Badminton Association of Malaysia) and later being appointed as the Deputy President of the International Badminton Federation. Under his reign, he vowed to make badminton as the best racquet sport in the world.

His continuous contributions and tremendous achievements in the badminton arena shall always be an inspiration for our young shuttlers.

Achievements
1969 - Champion, U.S. Open for Men's Double title
1970 - His first contribution in Thomas Cup
1970 - 1972 - Champion, Danish Open for Men's Double title
1971 - Champion, U.S. Open for Men's Double title
1971 - Champion, All England for Men's Double title
1971 - Champion, Canadian Open for Men's double title
2005 - Became Deputy President of the International Badminton Federation

Asian Cyber Games 2012

Asian Cyber Games has kicked off with 8 qualifiers, starting from 30th of June until 21st October to culminate into the National Finals which will be in the month of November 2012. Only two top teams from each qualfiier will move on to the National Finals. This is an opportunity to win prizes and money as well as a chance to prove yourselves that you have what it takes to be the best in the country! In addition, the winner of the Malaysia Asian Cyber Games National Finals will be automatically included into the Dota 2 The Asia 2012, which will be held in December (8th-9th) where they compete with top Dota 2 teams from other countries!

MALAYSIA ASIAN CYBER GAMES QUALIFIERS 2012:
1) 30th June - 1st July: Blitzone Damansara Jaya, Selangor
2) 14th - 15th July: Forbidden City, Seremban
3) 28th - 29th July: Orange Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur
4) 11th - 12th August: FTZ ASIA.NET SS15, Kuala Lumpur
5) 1st - 2nd September: MYCORE Centre Cyberjaya, Selangor
6) 22nd - 23rd September: X2, Ipoh
7) 6th - 7th October: Blue Dolphin, Melaka
8) 20th - 21st October: Kingsurf, Johor

Malaysia Asian Cyber Games 2012 National Finals: November 2012 (Venue TBA)

WCG ASIA 2012

The WCG Asian Championship has long been one of the most awaited events for the Southeast Asia competitive gaming community since its inception back in 2007. After been held in Singapore (for four straight years) and Indonesia, the regional tournament will finally take place in Malaysia for the first time.

The event is scheduled to take place on 8 to 9 September 2012 alongside WCG 2012 Malaysia Championship at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

The banner has listed  :
Counter-Strike: Online (CS: O),
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO),
World of Tanks (WoT),
StarCraft 2
Dota 2

However, one of the biggest titles in WCG - EA Sports’ FIFA – somehow does not appear to be in the banner. Is this means that FIFA’12 will not be featured at WCG Malaysia 2012? If that is going to be the case, we are pretty sure there will be a lot of unhappy gamers around. 

if you are planning to participate in the WCG 2012 Malaysia Championship, make sure to bookmark my.wcg.com in your Internet browser to stay updated. 

Alienware Game Victorious Battlegrounds

Alienware has recently announced a huge online game tournament called the Alienware Game Victorious Battlegrounds that will take place very soon at its own gaming portal, Alienware Arena. The tournament which is open to gamers in seven countries - Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, and Malaysia (of course) - are separated to five different games: Dota 2, Dragon Nest, FIFA Online 2, League of Legends and Team Fortress 2.

For Malaysia and Singapore gamers, they will be competing in the same arena and top eight teams from each games will be able to proceed to the tournament’s Malaysia-Singapore regional finals in which cash prizes of around RM 73,000 (USD 23,000) will be up for grabs. However, things will be a little bit challenging for Dota 2 though as the teams will have to go through a 32-teams playoff before they are able to proceed to the regional finals.

To learn more, head on to
www.alienwarearena.com/sea-2012

LIVERPOOL DID IT AGAIN ...

Liverpool ended their six-year trophy drought here on Sunday after winning a penalty shoot-out to shatter Championship side Cardiff in the League Cup final at Wembley.

The Merseysiders just about held their nerve in an error-strewn penalty decider, prevailing 3-2 after the two sides had finished locked at 2-2 after a thrilling period of extra time.

   LIVERPOOL

The Premier League club's victory was clinched when Cardiff substitute Anthony Gerrard -- cousin of Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard -- shot wide with Cardiff's fifth and final spot-kick.

The Cardiff player's miss came after Liverpool had seen Steven Gerrard's opening spot-kick saved and Charlie Adam's second blazed over the bar.

      LIVERPOOL 

But Cardiff misses from Kenny Miller, Rudy Gestede and finally Gerrard proved decisive for the brave Welsh club from the second tier of English football.

The win was Liverpool's first trophy since their FA Cup triumph in 2006, and the first since Kop legend Kenny Dalglish returned as manager last year.

Liverpool skipper Gerrard extended sympathy to his family member after the penalty heartache.

"It's always cruel when it goes to penalties. There has to be a loser. Cardiff were superb today," Gerrard said.


"One (of us) was going to be sad, one was going to be celebrating. It happens. I've got mixed emotions at the moment but I feel for Anthony and Cardiff."

Dalglish expressed relief after the win.

"It was a long way to win but the name is on the trophy," he said. "Cardiff were always going to be difficult. They were never going to lie down and were a great credit. It's not a nice way to win a cup but we'll take it.

"It's sad that the boy missed it and you always feel for the person that misses in that situation."

Cardiff manager Malky McKay praised his side's valiant effort.

"You have to lose with dignity and that's what we did today," he said. "There is a lot of emotion out there because it is a young side and emotions are running high but I am so proud of them all."

The match had gone to penalties after a dramatic period of extra time that saw Cardiff force the shoot-out with a leveller from centre-back Ben Turner with just two minutes remaining.

Turner jabbed home from close range to send Cardiff's large contingent of travelling fans into raptures.

Liverpool had seemed poised to claim victory after substitute Dirk Kuyt fired the Premier League giants 2-1 ahead after 108 minutes.

The extra-time drama unfolded after the game finished 1-1 after regulation time, Liverpool levelling in the second half through Martin Skrtel after Joe Mason had given Cardiff a shock first-half lead.

Earlier, a full house of 89,041 had watched Liverpool make a ferocious start, hitting the woodwork through Glen Johnson after only two minutes.

But the deadlock was broken on 19 minutes as Miller picked up the ball just outside the area and slipped in Mason, who took his time and drilled a shot beyond Pepe Reina.

A shellshocked Liverpool struggled to respond but slowly picked up the pace to keep Cardiff on the back foot.

A low strike from Charlie Adam fizzed just past the post on 32 minutes and six minutes later, only a brilliant last-ditch tackle from Cardiff skipper Mark Hudson denied Andy Carroll as the Liverpool striker went in on goal.

Yet Liverpool's attempts to equalise suffered from a telling lack of precision in the final third, most notably when Jordan Henderson swung and missed at an inviting cross from Stewart Downing.

Gerrard was thwarted again on 45 minutes, his shot well blocked by Andrew Taylor before the Liverpool captain blasted the rebound high and wide.

Liverpool started the second half with the same verve that had marked their early play and instantly looked more purposeful in front of goal.

Only a brilliant recovering tackle by Kevin McNaughton denied Luis Suarez as the Uruguayan threatened to go clear on goal shortly after half-time.

Liverpool's attacking intent was given fresh impetus by the arrival of former Cardiff idol Craig Bellamy from the bench on 58 minutes, the Welshman receiving a standing ovation from both sets of fans as he replaced Henderson.

On 60 minutes Liverpool finally drew level, with Skrtel following up to rifle home after Suarez's flick came back off the woodwork.

Cardiff went closest to grabbing a winner in the closing stages, with Turner heading just wide on 83 minutes before Miller lashed over from close range, setting up the game's dramatic finale.

Anfield Cat ...

A cat visit to the Anfield stadium during a football match between Liverpool and Tottenham. No one knows how the cat got into the field. As it was runing around the field in front of the goalkeeper, it turned the match into an exciting one. 

After several personnel carefully escorted the kitty off the field to safety, But the fame of the Anfield cat just began.

A Facebook and twitter account has been dedicated to the anfield cat gained over 58k followers and 9000 likes after the incident, the match ended goalless, but it was a memorable game, thanks to the anfield kitty cat ...