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Remembering Time Crisis, the Ultimate Light Gun Game, 30 Years Later

When Time Crisis hit arcades in 1995, it didn’t just refresh the rail shooter. It rewired it. Instead of nonstop trigger spam, the game introduced a foot pedal that let players duck into cover, reload, and pop back out to fire. It turned shooting into something tactical and tense, all while a timer counted down toward instant failure.

Enemies were color-coded by threat, with select targets dropping precious time extensions if taken out quickly. Every decision mattered. Hesitate too long, and the game punishes you. Move smart and fast, and is rewarded with precision. It was arcade pressure at its purest.

Players stepped into the role of Richard Miller, a so-called “One Man Army,” storming a castle to rescue the former president’s daughter, Rachel Macpherson.

Standing in the way were the knife-wielding Sherudo Garo and the explosive-loving Wild Dog, villains pulled straight from peak 90s action movie excess. The story leaned hard into Die Hard-era cheese, and today it plays like a gleeful B-movie time capsule.

Time Crisis stood out for its cinematic presentation, early 3D visuals, and in-engine cutscenes that made every run feel like a movie scene you controlled. Alongside The House of the Dead, it helped spark a golden age of arcade shooters.

Former ICT Official Calls Discord Ban ‘Performative Policymaking’

Former ICT Undersecretary Jeffrey Ian Dy criticized the government’s handling of Discord, calling its temporary ban and subsequent reinstatement an example of what he described as “performative policymaking.”

He argued that the move created unnecessary disruption without clearly demonstrating what the restriction ultimately achieved.

Jeffrey Ian Dy also pointed to the platform’s legitimate use in workplaces and other professional settings.

For employees, businesses, communities, and creators who rely on Discord for communication and collaboration, even a temporary loss of access could disrupt ongoing work.

Akazukin Chacha Is Now 32 Years Old

Akazukin Chacha first aired in Japan on January 7, 1994, making the magical girl anime 32 years old this year.

In the Philippines, the series arrived on ABS-CBN on January 18, 1999, where its weekday afternoon broadcasts quickly made it a familiar part of growing up for many 90s kids.

Based on the manga by Min Ayahana, Akazukin Chacha followed the cheerful apprentice witch Chacha as she trained under her mentor Seravy and found herself caught up in plenty of magical chaos. Its mix of comedy, fantasy, and catchy characters made it an easy afternoon watch, especially during the era when local TV introduced an entire generation to anime.

XPeng L03 Starts at ₱1.548M in the Philippines

XPeng has introduced two of its latest models to the Philippine market, with the L03 starting at ₱1,548,000 and the flagship X9 priced from ₱3,858,000. The two vehicles target very different parts of the market, from tech-focused daily driving to premium family travel.

The L03 is an AI-driven fastback SUV coupe built around aerodynamic efficiency, flexible powertrain options, and smart driving features.

At the other end, the X9 is a seven-seater luxury MPV focused on premium family comfort, while packing advanced engineering into its large body.

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Red Bull Half Court has announced that Manila will host the 2026 World Finals on December 5, making the Philippines the first Southeast Asian country to host the world’s fastest 3-on-3 basketball tournament.

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Former ICT Official Calls Discord Ban ‘Performative Policymaking’

Former ICT Undersecretary Jeffrey Ian Dy criticized the government’s handling of Discord, calling its temporary ban and subsequent reinstatement an example of what he described as “performative policymaking.”

He argued that the move created unnecessary disruption without clearly demonstrating what the restriction ultimately achieved.

Jeffrey Ian Dy also pointed to the platform’s legitimate use in workplaces and other professional settings. For employees, businesses, communities, and creators who rely on Discord for communication and collaboration, even a temporary loss of access could disrupt ongoing work.

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