From games to best buys, our lifestyle picks for Feb gave us much-needed boosts.
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February is one of the shortest months of the year, but it felt way longer this time, no? Not that we’re complaining, considering it gave us the chance to savor our favorite lifestyle picks of the month! From games to books to tech, these lifestyle faves are for the nerds and the geeks and the stans out there looking for a boost of serotonin amidst a busy start of the year. We loved playing, reading, and using them—enough to get you hopping on the train. Check out our February lifestyle faves below!
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel – Raf Bautista, Deputy Editor
My Borderlands series replay has brought me to The Pre-Sequel, and despite the game’s mixed reception within the fandom, I’ve been enjoying my time with the game. There’s a certain charm to it given the setting, and the gameplay and mechanics are as solid as Borderlands 2. I also like how the story gives Handsome Jack a proper backstory on how he became the villain we all know.
This & That PH – Bianca Lao, Sr. Brand Associate
I’d been seeing This & That PH at the usual weekend pop-ups you’d run into at the mall, and was always intrigued by their products — how cute, colorful, and customizable they were. We were quite lucky to have collaborated with the brand recently and experience their products upfront. Definitely recommend the experience for your parties and upcoming events, or even for your own personal usage, especially for the girlies out there who are into anik-anik and keychains. This&ThatPH definitely has the experience ready for you with a wide variety of patches and charms to choose from.
Nikon Coolpix P700 – Precy Tan, Copywriter
The Nikon Coolpix P700 is such a steal for what it can do! I love how it feels in my hands—it gives that Pinterest-worthy aesthetic you’d expect from a way more expensive camera, but at a fraction of the price. As a beginner, I appreciate how easy it is to use—no complicated settings, just point, shoot, and get great results. I haven’t explored all its features yet, but it’s already giving ~potential~.
Funny Story by Emily Henry – Gelo Quijencio, Multimedia Artist
Funny Story is my first read by Emily Henry and it didn’t disappoint. The build up of the plot, settings, and the characters are well-written and entertaining. Each page is truly entertaining as someone who has a short attention span. The book is fast-paced, with witty dialogue and engaging scenes that kept me hooked. Overall a good giggling and kicking your feet book.
CASETiFY X SEVENTEEN Collection – Nica Glorioso, Features Writer
The CASETiFY SEVENTEEN collection was a must-cop for me as a SEVENTEEN fan who drops her phone so often. The designs have a wide range of options themed around their newest album SPILL THE FEELS, from subtle to obvious, depending on how much you want to show off your CARAT side. There are also phone cases with windows for your favorite photocard! Bonus points for the variety of options for different devices, from phones to charging stands, MagSafe cardholder stands to Apple Watch straps!
Marvel Rivals Season 1.5 – Anton Molina, Podcast Producer
@marvelrivals Human Torch's – Negative Zone Gladiator is Here! | Costume Reveal #MarvelRivals ♬ 原聲 – Marvel Rivals
This mid-season update for Marvel Rivals introduces two new characters from Fantastic 4 (The Thing and Johnny Storm/Human Torch). A new map was added to the game wherein you can see Blade—possibly teasing him as a new character for season 2.
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