Featured Gamer: Ryan Simbul

It's been the girl gamers who recently dominated our featured gamer section, so let's return the controller to the men!

Our next featured gamer is another dedicated cosplayer who is know as Ryan Simbul.

Jesus Ryan Simbul doesn't mind the hot weather, as long as he can show to all his undying love to cosplay, he will take the heat!

Know more about this guy after the jump


Could you tell us something about yourself? How old are you? Where are you located and what are you currently engaged in?

I'm an optimistic type of guy, driven and loves extreme sports. I'm 31 years old and currently residing at Cainta.

When was the first time you actually played a video game? What's the name of the game and game system? What or who made you play?

When i was 8 years old. Atari was the system and the game is star wars. My aunt owns it and she introduce it to me.

Do you own a video game console? If yes, what system? Was it your very fist console? What video game platform do you prefer? (PC, Consoles or Handheld)

Yes, Nintendo Family computer, PC, PSP and playstation. I prefer Playstation portable because you can play it anywhere together with your friends. My first console is a family computer and my dad bought it for us and my first ever game for that console is Mario Bros.

Blog/Website
fireknight.multiply.com, deviantart.com/ryekun

What is your favorite video game? Why?

Legend of Zelda, I love RPG games and it's the first RPG game i played.

How about a particular video game character, who's your favorite? Why?

My favorite is Link from Legend of Zelda... I love his adventures, mischiefs with princess Zelda.



Do you play online games? What are your current and all-time favorites? Are you part of a clan or guild? If yes, can you give us some info about your guild?

I play online games before like ragnarok, ran, rf online, pirateking, and my favorite game online is warcraft. I'm not part of any guild because i enjoy playing and exploring alone.

If you were to convince a friend or co-worker to play video games, how would you do it? Would you do crazy stuff just to convince him or her?

I always let them watch the gameplay at youtube after that their convince hehehe.

Twitter / Plurk / etc.
www.twitter.com/ryekun

Facebook
www.facebook.com/ryan-simbul

Did playing video games make any difference in your life?

Yes, i wouldn't be a Reknowned gamer and cosplay because of video games. Videogames are like mind exercise it will enhance your logic, tactics and problem solving skill.

Do you have any personal video game related story that you can share with us?

I had a memorable cosplay win before. I won 2nd place at POGS 2008 cosplay and was invited to be a game character model for Z ZOne. Because of the character i choose to cosplay back then.



Have you ever bought (or played) a pirated copy of a video game?

Hahahah, yeah, i guess everyone does... But i always go for the original. ORIGINAL COPY WORKS! :)

Any last message you wish to impart to our readers?

Play games it relieves stress and fulfills your fantasies.

Any greetings and link-love to your friends?

Please support our group Lame Cosplayers and would like to thank a very special person that served as my inspiration to my dreams. Thanks Erika! :)