Hello all,

So there is a nasty 'Rumor' going around that Manifest 2012 will not be running.

As it stands Manifest 2012 WILL be running and there is discussion about major changes to improve, just as we always try to do.

We do look forward to receive help like always and any good input for ideas to help us improve.

-Convenor

So with Manifest getting to be just around the corner, our Video Game Coordinator - Adrian East, would love to hear what you attendee's out there want to come and play during our tournaments.

Adrian has started up another forum thread asking for everyone to have their say. It's all good if we at the Manifest offices pick which games we love, but if people out there don't want to have fun playing them in a tournament style... then why would we put them there.
We do after all run these purely for you guys and girls out there who love to game when the excitement of Anime becomes just too much to handle...

And we seceretly know there are some people out there who come just for the video games.... but we wont let anyone know who you are ;) thats our secret.

So if you want to have your say, then sign up to the forums and head over to the link below and let your virtual voices be heard.

http://forums.manifest.org.au/ phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=186&t=6 739

That's all from me at the moment, but make sure you come back to check for more news. Unless you are just too busy practicing on your favorite games to really try to make an impression at Manifest.

Happy Gaming.

Want more Culture in your Convention??

Well the event is coming closer and closer as each keystroke passes, but have you all honestly thought about what it is you would personally love to see at Manifest 2011 and onwards.

We have...
And we want to know if anyone out there is part of, or knows of more Japanese cultural event circles that may want to attend and be part of Manifest.

We have areas set aside for specific demonstrations and even have some rooms we might be able to set a bit of time aside for your use.

What we really want is to know who is interested and who can actually attend.

So please share the word and if you want more information feel free to email cultural.events@manifest.org.au

If you want to advertise your group then contact sponsorship@manifest.org.au or if you would like to set up a booth to advertise and, dependent on your groups activity, have the ability to trade / recruit people, then contact traders@manifest.org.au

In either case we will try to ensure that responses are given as fast as we can humanly manage, especially with the time left. If you want to attend this year, be sure to reply quickly. If you want to apply for next year, it does not hurt to get a bit more information now.

Thanks from the Manifest Crew.

Hi everyone,

Now as a special treat our friends over at Critical Hit have signed up to help us (and you out there who are weary about using internet shopping sources) to get Manifest 2011 Tickets.

So here is the information available from the event made via Facebook;
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=181142168611213
Enjoy ;)

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For the first time ever Manifest is selling passes through a store for those of you unable to buy your pass online. Critical Hit, an anime and video game store located in the middle of Melbourne's CBD will be selling pre-reg to this years event!

Pre-reg will be available over the counter for cash or card!

Reference Links:
Critical Hit Homepage: www.criticalhit.com.au
Critical Hit Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/CriticalHitStore
How to get to the store: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150218895144161.332302.365801084160
Manifest Website: www.manifest.org.au

Prices for the Passes through Critical Hit are:

Manifest
One Day: A$33 C$28
3 Day: A$49 C$39
Silver: $110
Gold $220
3 Day + Shirt: A$64 C$59
3 Day + Hoodie: A$74 C$67

Amaranth
VIP $95
Regular $55

Bonus Discount Offer:
Spend $20 in store to get 10% off One or 3 day passes
Spend $35 in store to get 10% off Amaranth or bundle passes
Spend $50 in store to get 10% off Silver or Gold Passes

(Discount is from buying store merch, discount can not be earned by buying passes)