Archive for the 'Personal' Category

26 Years Old and Counting!

I turned 26 years old yesterday, July 21. Time really flies so fast! I joined the online gaming industry when I was 23 and it’s been one hell of a ride. I think I can already write a book on this and there would be a ready market since there are a lot of gamers [...]

Restaurant Reviews: Food Trip!

Hey everyone! I just wanted to do a little cross promotion between Waukster Online and my personal blog at www.carloople.com. I’ve finally decided to do restaurant reviews and this new section will be at my personal blog and the section is called FOOD TRIP. I’ve already reviewed two restaurants - Gusi’s and Finio, both of [...]

Want Money?

(I’m reposting this from my personal blog) Did I get your attention with the title of the post? Hehehe! I would just like to take this opportunity to invite all of you to this coming July 13 (Sunday) at the Music Museum, Greenhills, for the Victory Christian Fellowship service. It’s really special this time around [...]

A Prayer for Ces Drilon

Okay, let’s take a break from all the gaming, girls, and gadgets. As most of you know, ABS-CBN Star Reporter Ces Drilon was abducted by a terrorist group while she was in Mindanao following a lead for her story. They’ve already released her camera man but she’s still there together with a professor and another [...]

Philippine Toy Convention ‘08

This year, Level Up sponsored the annual Philippine Toy Convention ‘08, more commonly known as the Toy Con. I was able to find time yesterday to drop by and oh my god it was really jam packed with people. Anime lovers, gamers, and kids of all ages filled the megatrade hall and the venue barely [...]

New Waukster dot Com Theme Preview!

Here’s a preview of the theme that Salleh and I are working on! We plan to launch it within the night. Click the thumbnail to enlarge the screenshot! w00t!

Waukster Theme Upgrade to Webzine Format

Hi everyone! Since it’s already 2008 and my blog will be celebrating it’s 1st year anniversary next month, I’ve decided to change the layout again of Waukster dot Com. After giving it much thought, I’m going to change the format from a simple 2-3 column blog to a full blown webzine format. I’ll also be [...]

Korean Professional Gamer Earns US $130,000

How much do Professional Gamers earn in a year? I’m sure that a lot of Pinoys have dreams of being pro-gamers and I think some are actually making a lot of money in the local betting circuits of Warcraft 3: DOTA. I remember seeing a couple of Ateneans bet around PHP 10,000 in one match [...]

Level-up! Games Job Opportunities: Operations Department (ICT & Support)

This is the continuation of my previous post on the various job openings we have here at Level-up! Games. Again, let me pose this challenge to everyone with the online gaming itch. If you think you know better and you want to make a career out of online gaming, then this is the time to [...]

Level-up! Games Job Opportunities: Marketing Department

A few days ago, I posted my favorite blog entry for 2007. It was basically about the need for new blood and talent in the online gaming industry. I ended that post with a challenge to all of my readers who have an online gaming itch. If you want to become more than just a [...]