Netflix users abroad beware! Media giant to block vpn users

Netflix Users Abroad Beware! Media Giant to Block VPN Users

Paid video-streaming website, Netflix, will reportedly halt service for residents outside North America and Europe. Though officially, Netflix only services to those two continents, sneaky tv and movie enthusiasts abroad have found a loophole into binging on their favorite shows and movies through Virtual Private Network or VPN. The best VPN systems allow a secure…

China with first no-cellphone sidewalk lane

China With First No-Cellphone Sidewalk Lane

Taking a cue from National Geographic TV’s Mind Over Masses show, the city of Chongqing in China has set up signs dividing pedestrians glued to their phones and those that are not. Set on a 50m stretch of pavement, the marketing official of Meixin Group, Nong Cheng, tells The Associated Press that “There are lots…

All Hail, YA Fiction Queen, Emma Watson!

It’s obvious that Emma Watson has been the most successful out of the Golden Trio in landing roles post-Harry Potter, and after trying out a variety of roles from the shockingly tongue hanging and pole dancing Nicki to the heavy drama role of Noah’s adopted daughter Ila, Emma will be returning to the Young Adult genre…

Korean university opens to gaming majors

Korean University Opens to Gaming Majors

Watch your back, Robert Morris University. Recently, Geek Insider reported that RMU will be offering scholarships for accomplished eGamers and is forming League of Legends team. Well, Korea has one up the playing field with Chung-Ang University now opening up for eGamer applicants in their Department of Arts and Sports Sciences. That’s right, gamers. No…

Get hyped before sao2: no game no life – review

Get Hyped Before SAO2: No Game No Life – Review

When Sword Art Online bursted into the scene with its high-stakes, video game influenced story, a surge of both new and returning anime fans came into light, and a new hit was born. Now, with the second season looming just around the corner, here’s a more light-hearted game-influenced anime that is sure to keep your…

5 things we need to see in rumored live-action gundam movie

5 Things We Need to See in Rumored Live-Action Gundam Movie

In the past few years, there have always been a need and a bunch of speculations over a live-action Gundam movie. So far, the closest we’ve gotten to that is fellow Gundam geek, Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim (2013). But the rumor mill has been spinning faster than ever after Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino announcing…

Netflix set to release its first original anime series

Netflix Set to Release Its First Original Anime Series

It’s an understatement to say that Netflix have been fairly successful with their original series, and given their track record, the people of Netflix seem to have a good sense of releasing intelligent series that appeal to the general masses’ tastes. Therefore, Knights of Sidonia might be worth checking out whether you’re a massive otaku…