Archive for August, 2009
Zendikar Spoiler Updates
Posted by: | CommentsHey guys, a lot of card updates for the upcoming Zendikar set has been revealed today. First off is the complete Sorin Markov planeswalker card. The final piece of the puzzle which is the second ability was revealed at the official Magic site today. It states, “-3 (Pay three loyalty): Target Opponent’s life total becomes 10.” Its a pretty awesome ability that negates whatever the life the opponent has whether its 40, 400 or even 4,000,000 (which is possible for combo decks). Here is the complete Sorin Markov planeswalker card that we will about to see in booster packs this October: Read More→
French Site Previews A Zendikar Angel
Posted by: | CommentsHey y’all. The Zendikar preview for today came from a French site named Magic Ville in which they showed a white card with an angel art, a flavor text and a name that translates as Iona, Shield of Emeria. Check out the French preview card below.
The card art is also from the two Zendikar playmat products. A closer look at the card image shows that the angel is somewhat casting a spell that wrecks the ruins around her.
This gave me a hint that the card could have an Landfall ability effect. Also, the 3 pairs of Angel wings reminds me of that guardian angel from the game Diablo. Lol. Anyway, my guess of the ability would be like destroying another target land when a land comes into the battlefield under your control or the much powerful Armageddon-like comes into the battlefield effect when you play this angel. The flavor text translates to “The righteous will no longer tremble before evil.” Pretty cool one.
I know everyone of you hate this slow spoiling of the cards but let’s just be patient and see what surprise Wizards has it for us.
The Wrath Of God Is Back In The Day Of Judgment
Posted by: | CommentsYes you’ve read it right folks. It was revealed today at our favorite Rumor Mill that there’s a comeback or should we say a functional reprint for Wrath of God in the form of the sorcery spell Day of Judgment. This will be provided as a promo card for Magic Full Box Promotion (just like the previous Honor of the Pure in M10) for participating store outlets. Check out the card, also with a very cool art by Kev Walker, below. Read More→
Miss Universe 2009 Bikini Pics
Posted by: | CommentsI recently visited a site that linked me to AcidCow’s bikini pics of the lovely contestants of Miss Universe 2009. For your info, the Miss Universe 2009 contest will be held on Bahamas this coming August 23. I hope this time our Ms. Philippines contestant Bianca Manalo would garner a top spot in the contest.
Miss Philippines Bianca Manalo (pic from MissUniverse.com)
Some of my other favorites of the Miss Universe 2009 bikini pics are Ms. Venezuela, Ms. Switzerland, Ms. Sweden and Ms. Israel. You can also check their pics at the official Ms. Universe site.
Earthquake Slows RP Internet Connection
Posted by: | CommentsThe recent slowdown in internet connection here in the country may have been caused by the quake that hit Japan yesterday. As quoted from this report, “While the exact cause is still to be confirmed, it is likely that the Japan earthquake which occurred yesterday, August 11, 2009 is the reason for the international cable faults.” The rest of the article here. Read More→
The Roxas City Trip
Posted by: | CommentsHey peeps. This is actually a late post but hey, its better late than never. I just got too busy at work. Anyway, the trip was last Tuesday. After my off from work, I went to Jaro Plaza to meet with my brother who had invited me earlier to go to Roxas City to meet with his childhood classmate. I arrived there earlier and had to wait for about an hour (and also was fighting my sleepiness). He arrived around 7:30 in the morning, rested for a bit and we’re headed off to Roxas city. Read More→
Tournament Report: Phil. Open Day 2 – Standard (11th place)
Posted by: | CommentsHi all. It’s been one week since I went to Manila to participate in the MTG Philippine Open 2009, together with the rest of Team Iloilo. To recall, Mao and Oliver got invites to the Nationals and the Phil. Open was the side event. They started well on the Standard part but got the losses on the Drafts. On Day 1 of the Philippine Open which is an Alara Block format, I decided to pilot my friend’s 5 color aggro. I started 1-2 and frustrated, decided to drop early because I wasn’t really comfortable with the deck’s lack of removal. I just went ahead and took some pictures of the Day One happenings and promised myself to get it back on the Standard format the next day. Read More→
