Power Mac Center Arcadium 3– Bigger, Better and more Fun!

I am a gamer.

And, I guess all that I have achieved (from being a writer, columnist, editor, publicist, and now an online journalist)  began with my love for games (even became a GameDoctor) once.

But as much as I hate to admit it– I kinda suck at competitive games.

I’m fairly good against the computer but playing against someone else just kinda terrifies me. Stupid to think as it may seem, I kinda feel sorry for my opponent whenever I win, but get pretty much pissed whenever I lose.

Its been a couple of years since Power Mac’s Arcadium series began, and  for the past two years I’ve weaseled my way out of the event, knowing that a lot of my media gamer friends will be there and would be more than  willing to whoop my sorry @ss into submission.

Truth be told I only learned about Arcadium 3 a day before the event when my OrangeMagazineTV editor Jeman Villanueva reminded me of the event. We were supposed to go together and since he wasnt much of a gamer I agreed, thinking at least I’m sure I could beat someone 🙂

Unfortunately, Jeman couldn’t come and as I saw gaming veteran Alex Villafania and a bunch of other tech writers who also played quite a bit, I kinda accepted the fact that I wouldn’t be bringing home any trophies and decided I’d just have a good time.

And I was right. I didn’t win any trophy– but I did bring home the most enviable prize of all–an iPad Mini!

Their Trophy

My Prize! Who do you think was the big winner? 😀

I also discovered that i didn’t suck as much as I thought as I was in the top three in several games–not bad for a first timer….but I’m definitely gunning for the top spot next year!

Besides the prizes and competition though, the best thing about Arcadium was that I got to enjoy all the things I loved about gaming– from the camaraderie of friends, discovering new games and gadgets, and basically just having a lot of fun!

The Gun Holster peripheral for the iPhone made Elite AR more fun to Play

The game I thought I’d do well most, ShadowGun proved to be the most difficult.

In 2011, Power Mac Center launched the country’s first-of-its-kind App Arcade Tournament dubbed Arcadium, with participants joining in the event by going to selected Power Mac Center stores to play featured game apps initially on iOS devices like iPad and iPod touch.

The classic board game on the iPad (surprisingly some of the younger players didn’t know the rules!)

Arcadium 3 tests the gaming skills of participants through its featured games that are sure to attract gamers of all ages and can be played on Mac, Apple TV, iPad, iPad mini, iPhone and iPod Touch. The tournament showcases the most sought after game apps, namely Ducati Challenge, Shadowgun: Deadzone, Scrabble, Despicable Me: Minion Rush, and Elite Command AR.

Minion Rush: Time at the MRT well spent!

This is one gun game you definitely have to try!

The body language of the gamers playing Ducatti made it more fun to watch

As part of Arcadium 3, Power Mac Center proudly launches the Arcadium Design Competition. Both new and seasoned artists are encouraged to create their design using Mac and iPad from Nov. 16 – Dec. 1 at TriNoma, Greenbelt 3, SM Megamall, The Annex at SM City North Edsa, and MOA. Design artists from Davao will have their chance to create and submit their works during the Davao leg of Arcadium 3.

Power Mac Center is also giving away more third-party products in the raffle draws to be held for the duration of the tournament.

When and where will Arcadium 3 take place?
Arcadium 3 will have a series of elimination rounds to be held at various Power Mac Center locations in Metro Manila, with the following schedule:

Ducati Challenge   Nov. 16 to 17 at TriNoma; Nov. 23 to 24 at Greenbelt 3

Scrabble                Nov. 16-17 at Greenbelt 3; Nov. 30 – Dec. 1 at Robinsons Magnolia

Despicable Me: Minion Rush    Nov. 16-17 at SM Megamall; Nov. 23-24 at Power Plant Mall

Elite Command AR   Nov. 23-24 at SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Nov. 30 – Dec. 1 at The Annex, SM City North Edsa

Shadowgun: Deadzone    Nov. 23-24 at SM Megamall; Nov. 30 – Dec. 1 at SM MOA

Power Mac Center is also bringing Arcadium 3 to Davao slated from Dec. 13 to 15 at the Abreeza Mall and will feature three games: Despicable Me: Minion Rush, Ducati Challenge, and Shadowgun: Deadzone.

All elimination rounds lead to the final event on December 7, Saturday, at TriNoma Activity Center in Quezon City. There will be up to four finalists per game, who will then compete for the top three spots in the tournament.

There will be three winners per game in both the Metro Manila and Davao legs of Arcadium 3, and the Manila champion will win an Arcadium Trophy, 3,000 worth of GCs and an iPad mini. Runners up will also bring home GCs and other gadgets from partner brands.

Anybody who knows how to play any or all of the five featured games in Arcadium 3 can participate in the tournament. Gamers are provided with Apple devices during the store-based tournament games.

Registration for Arcadium 3 is ongoing. Interested participants can go to https://www.formstack.com/forms/?1609931-30aBpfBvNd, visit any Power Mac Center store, log on to www.powermaccenter.com or check out their Facebook page.

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