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I was not surprised when I first heard about this a few days ago. They are just YouTubers who are trying to capitalise on their popularity. Reaction videos are far from being the most original concept and the fact that they considered getting it trademarked shows that they would do anything to raise their revenue of an already successful network.

It's time to #votelightwing, we can't let him lose this one!

That is a huge improvement compared to the first drawing, great attempt!

Which episode of MLP do you like best?

Hello there SFS, what is the most challenging project you had to work on and why?

It's heartening to see so many people come forth and donate for a common cause. This is truly the most generous community I've ever been a part of. <3

This is indeed quite saddening to hear. A tragic event like this results in so many innocent lives lost. I extend my deepest condolences to the families and victims of the attack and hope that the terrorists responsible face the full brunt of the law.

Is there any backstory behind your username?

I'm fairly certain that none of these are paid positions, they are all volunteer-based. You should only be applying if you are interested in helping Poniverse succeed, not because of monetary incentives.

What was it like working as a writer for the newsletter? What was the most challenging article you had to write and why?

This topic piqued my interest since the current gaming industry is saturated with what is loosely described as "P2W" games. The primary reason why pay-to-win games are so prevalent today is because it's a formula that actually works effectively. I dislike such games as well, but unfortunately they exist in copious amounts. I am perfectly fine with paying for subscription-based MMOs or paying a fee upfront to enjoy all the content that the game has to offer. Microtransactions are also acceptable in my book too, as long as they are for cosmetic purposes and do not affect the gameplay. However, in reality, most microtransactions do affect the gameplay, granting paying players with extra benefits/perks or access to exclusive cards/items. These pay-to-win games often come across as a free-to-play game initially, to hook gamers in and entice players to try out the game themselves. After investing a bit of time into these games, you then realise that it's actually pay-to-win, These games capitalise on our inner spirit of competitiveness and this is further boosted by the fact these games are predominantly multiplayer games. It is human nature to strive towards being a better player than others, but if it involves spending obscene amounts of money, then I do not support it. However, as mentioned at the start of this post, it is a business model that works and I have spoken to a few players of some games who have spent thousands and thousands trying to outdo one another. You would think that these people have a large amount of disposable income, however more often that not, this is not the case. Many gave in to temptation as there is an alternative method present which allows you to avoid all the grinding. From experience, I've learnt that it is not worth spending a single cent on these games. They are typically designed to maximise short-term profits and most of the time, the environment becomes too unbalanced and players will eventually leave. I do miss the days when microtransactions were mainly for cosmetic items or speed upgrades. In conclusion, I am more than willing to pay for a game upfront than play through another pay-to-win game that manipulates their players to spend money in a competitive environment.

The longest I've stayed awake was for about 36 hours before falling asleep. It was not a pleasant experience as the sleep-deprived version of myself couldn't concentrate on anything at all.

I might consider it. I've met some friends there who I still keep in touch with, so it is indeed an important chapter in my life. I remember going into high school a long time ago with the preconceived notion that is going to be awful in every way possible. Despite it being stressful as the environment there was very competitive, the experience was quite enjoyable overall.

How does it feel knowing that you can make anyone do your bidding?

Society has ingrained in our minds a certain code of conduct on what is deemed as politically correct. Even when random strangers approach me or talk to me on public transportation, I respond in a courteous manner.

I don't go overseas often so I've only been to Malaysia, Thailand and Japan so far. Nevertheless, I've still enjoyed those few overseas trips that I've been on.

I'm certainly looking forward to its release. My expectations are also at an all-time high considering its hefty price tag and the hype surrounding it.

I feel a tinge of nostalgia, looking a few years back and contemplating about the life decisions which I've made.

It took me well over 200 hours to complete Monster Hunter Freedom Unite since there is a constant need to grind for better equipment.

I find that I'm a bit of both. I really don't have preference on being a leader/follower, but I am willing to step up and take charge if necessary.

I would have to go with the Ender Dragon in Minecraft. When it was initially released, I was expecting an epic battle. Needless to say though, the battle was underwhelming and posed no challenge at all, especially since it only had one attack which was to swoop down on the player. However, there are some updates being applied to the Ender Dragon in the upcoming 1.9 update and with the nerf of golden apples and the change in the dragon's attack patterns, the battle may be tougher and provide a more rewarding experience.