GIGABYTE GTX 1050 Ti G1 Gaming review — made for overclocking enthusiasts

The new NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti which is based on the 14nm FinFET technology allows for further improvement to the already efficient Pascal architecture. With just a 75W TDP, it surpasses the previous generation in both performance and power draw.  Previously, I reviewed the ASUS Expedition GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and I was really happy with the performance. Today I have the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1050 Ti G1 Gaming which comes with an extra 6-pin connector which should allow for higher overclocking headroom. Let’s jump to the product unboxing right away.
Unboxing

The GIGABTYE GEFORCE GTX 1050 TI G1 GAMING box comes in a black and orange carton, with the iconic GIGABYTE G1 eye logo. Also on the box we have the highlighted features of the card such as RGB lighting and GIGABYTE’s WINDFORCE cooling technology.

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At the back, we have details of the card and a short explanation of the GIGABYTE WINDFORCE 2X cooling system. The GTX 1050 TI G1 GAMING also features GPU Gauntlet Sorting, where’s the GPUs are examined and tested for the highest power efficiency and lowest power consumption. If you are interested to learn more about this topic, click here.

Inside the box we have the GTX 1050 TI G1 GAMING itself and a simple piece of documentation. I still remember the old days when graphics card used to be bundled with VGA adapters and extra PCIe cables.
Appearance

The GIGABTYE GEFORCE GTX 1050 TI G1 GAMING features an entirely plastic cooling shroud with orange strips. The card looks decidedly aggressive with its two large 90mm fans. The WINDFORCE X2 cooling system, features two pure copper heat-pipe with direct contact to the chip to deliver effective heat dissipation for higher performance.

The GTX 1050 TI G1 GAMING comes with a backplate with the GIGABYTE branding and similar orange strips as seen on the shroud. If you noticed, the two screws at the right side actually secure the VRM heatsinks to keep the power delivery system cool.

As mentioned on the packaging, the GTX 1050 TI G1 GAMING comes with RGB lighting which is located along the edge of the card. You can customize the lighting with the GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE utility which you can download here.

An extra 6-pin PCIe connector is needed to supply extra juice when overclocking the card. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is rated at 75W TDP, and with the extra 6-pin connector, the GTX 1050 TI G1 GAMING can draw up to 150 watts safely. With double the available power, power delivery shouldn’t be a limiting factor here.

You can hook up your display via the HDMI 2.0b ports which support a maximum resolution of 2160p at 60Hz, the single DisplayPort 1.4 or the DVI-D port. The GTX 1050 TI G1 GAMING also supports NVIDIA G-Sync technology, which means you can pair it with a G-Sync monitor like the ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q for fluid, tear-free gaming.
Test Machine

The GIGABTYE GEFORCE GTX 1050 TI G1 GAMING 4GB is tested on Pokde’s new and official bench rig for this review.  I would like to express my deepest gratitude to our sponsors who have supporting us since the early days of Pokde.net.
Hardware

Processor
Intel Core i7-5820K

Motherboard
ASUS X99-Deluxe

Memory
Avexir Blitz 16GB DDR4

Storage
Sandisk Ultra II 256GB

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850

Software

Game Tested
Witcher 3, Battlefield 4, DOTA 2 Reborn, CS: GO, Overwatch

OS
Windows 10 64bit Annivesary

GPU Driver
GeForce Game Ready Driver 375.57

Antivirus
Windows Defender

Utilities
Furmak, Fraps, MSI Afterburner 4.3 Beta 14, GPU-Z, OBS, Steam, Uniplay, Origin, GOG Galaxy

Card Specification

GPU Architecture
Pascal GP107

GPU
GeForce GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

Memory
4GB GDDR5 @ 7Gbps

Memory Interfarce
128-bit

Base/Boost Clock
1366 MHz /  1480 MHz

Card Dimension
219 x 118 x 40 mm

Card Weight
N/A

Almost all the software used in this test are updated to the latest version. That includes the operating system, system drivers, BIOS and graphics driver.
GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE

The GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE is the utility for managing GIGABYTE’s GPUs. The tool is pretty robust and user friendly with the loads of options segregated into the tabs. Overclocking and RGB lighting customization is easy with this utility.
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1050 Ti G1 GamingAdvanced OCGIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1050 Ti G1 GamingFan ControlGIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1050 Ti G1 GamingLED
Performance
During the test, I noticed that the peak system power consumption never goes above 213 watts. By subtracting the 120 W (± 10 W) that the rest of the hardware consumes, this card only sips approximately 93 watts (± 10 W). The card still sips very little power although it features an extra 6-pin PCIe connector. Now, let’s see the performance.

My experience with the ASUS Expedition GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is enough to convince that this card is subtle for eSport games title such as DOTA2 and CS: GO. Steady frame rates well above 100 fps at both 1080p and 1440p resolutions, this is an excellent card for eSports titles. Once again, the GTX 1050 Ti impresses me with its performance.

The GIGABTYE GEFORCE GTX 1050 TI G1 GAMING performs great in Battlefield 4. On the “Ultra” graphics preset, the game runs smoothly at 1080p resolution with an average of 77 fps. Playing the game at 1440p resolution is not really an option as frame rate drops below what I consider playable. But by turning off the Anti-Aliasing and some detail options, the game should be quite smooth with an average frame rate of over 60 fps.

In Overwatch, I set the graphics to the “Epic” preset and set the render scale to 100% and managed to get an average frame rates at 68 fps. I found it interesting that the card can drive the game pretty well at 1440p too.

Turning on the NVIDIA HairWorks in Witcher 3 is like a recipe for disaster. With an average frame rate of 28, the game is barely playable. But by turning off the HairWorks you will still be able to play the game, with the “console-like” frame rate. At this rate, it’s recommended to lower the details or just change to a lower resolution.
My observation during the review is that the GTX 1050 TI G1 GAMING never hit above 66 Celsius and ran very quiet even at full load.
Overclocking

The extra juice supplied from the 6-pin PCIe is excellent. I managed to hit 8000Mhz on the memory clocks and 1644Mhz on the boost clocks, giving me an effective performance gain of around 11%. The overclock is successful and stable without any voltage increment to the GPU core. Just for fun, I played Overwatch for a few rounds and this is the result compared to the stock clocks.

Not bad eh?
Conclusion
The 6-pin PCIe connector only delivered an extra of not more than 20 watts, but it allowed us to overclock the card higher than we could push the Expedition GeForce GTX 1050 Ti which didn’t come with a PCIe power connector. The GIGABTYE GEFORCE GTX 1050 TI G1 GAMING is a great card and it is also among the top few NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti cards. Once it’s a top-end card, the only issue with this card is the price.

The GIGABTYE GEFORCE GTX 1050 TI G1 GAMING priced at around RM849 and it’s quite pricey. If you find that the price justifies the performance, then this is your card. For me the card would be golden if the price is right. I award the GIGABTYE GEFORCE GTX 1050 TI G1 GAMING with Silver Pokdeward.
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Sony Xperia 1 III to get at least Android 13 in the future

While we were quite disappointed that Sony Benelux mentioned that the Sony Xperia 1 III was only going to get a single major Android update, it seems that they may have been mistaken. Or Sony may have backtracked on their decision. Regardless, it appears that Sony Xperia 1 III owners will have more to look forward, with Sony promising at least two major Android updates.
They apparently reached out to GSMArena with the following statement:
We have to point out that the Sony Xperia 1 III will launch in August in the US and in Europe with Android 11 pre-installed. Google’s schedule shows that Android 12 will reach “platform stability” with Beta 4, set to be released in August and to be followed by a proper release soon after that.
With that in mind, the Xperia 1 III should be updated to Android 13 at a minimum with security updates stretching beyond that.

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While Sony didn’t exactly specify how long the support will be, the fact that the Android 13 update will be available “at a minimum” hints at at least three years of support. It still isn’t as good as what some of the top brands are promising nowadays for their flagships, but hey, at least it’s not worse than what you get with budget smartphones.
Sony Xperia 1 III Specs and Price in Malaysia

Snapdragon 888, octa-core up to 2.84GHz, 5nm
12GB RAM
256GB storage, expandable via microSD
6.5″ 4K 120Hz OLED display, 100% DCI-P3
12MP f/1.7 +12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide + 12MP f/2.3~f/2.8 70~105 mm telephoto zoom
8MP f/2.0 selfie camera
4500mAh battery
RM5799

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Pokdepinion: Well at least they are doing a bit more than the bare minimum now for a flagship that costs RM5799…
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Boost Makan Is The Latest Food Ordering Platform To Come Out

The folks at Boost has recently introduced a new food ordering platform in the form of Boost Makan where they’ve said brings their businesses online “without the hassle of complicated backend system and expensive fees”.
Boost Makan

The platform is open to all F&B merchants who want to shift their business online using a platform they are already familiar with. This includes cafes, restaurants, home businesses, hawkers, food court stalls, and food trucks.

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They’ve said that merchants can enjoy a low transaction fees, third-party delivery partners, and fast payment settlements within two working days.
You can access Boost Makan from the Boost eWallet app, where you can browse for food (of course) for order. This in turn means that changes made on the merchant’s side through the Boost Biz app will be reflected instantly on the customer’s side.
There are four order fulfillment methods merchants can choose from on the platform. This includes delivery with a 20km coverage radius, pick-up, in-store contactless orders for walk-ins and drive-thru. Delivery and pick-up methods allow customers to set their expected delivery time or preferred pick-up time respectively. As for the drive-thru method allows customers to provide their vehicle number together with their order, which allows the merchants to identify customer’s cars and have food sent directly to them upon arrival.
From now till the 31st of December 2021, new and existing F&B merchants will receive RM50 merchant incentive upon registering with Boost Makan. For more details on what’s offered, you may head to the link right here.
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Pokdepinion: When I see a new food delivery platform, the first thing that comes to mind is their riders. Let’s hope that they have enough to cater to all the orders.
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HUAWEI Expands Service Day For Sabah And Sarawak

HUAWEI has been doing their Service Day for quite some time and now they’ve revealed that they will expand the event to the folks in Sabah and Sarawak. HUAWEI users, offering after-sales service to all their users.
The HUAWEI Service Day is held on the first Friday and Saturday of each month, and in this case is today, 5th and 6th of July. During the period, HUAWEI users can enjoy free out of warranty labour charge where the only payment required is the cost of the replacement part at an authorized service center. Additionally, HUAWEI is also offering a free phone disinfect service to ensure that your device is clean and germ-free.
Aside from that, they also offer free screen protector application (for selected models), where you only need to like or comment on the HUAWEI Facebook post for the event. If you’re not sure on how to update your HUAWEI smartphone, they also offer their assistance in giving you the latest update and features.

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They’ve added three new centers for you to get your service; Seremban (Negeri Sembilan), Kota Kinabalu (Sabah), and Kuching (Sarawak).
Previously HUAWEI announced their No Worries Campaign, which provides an additional one-year warranty for selected HUAWEI smartphones which runs until the 30th September 2019. Those who purchase the eligible models are able to enjoy a 2-year warranty on their new device after redemption through HiCare.
Pokdepinion: After everything that happened, it’s nice to see that HUAWEI is continuing to support their customers.
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Cyberpunk 2077 updates system requirements — RTX 3070 needed for RT Ultra, AMD RDNA 2 cards not supported?

CD Projekt Red has just updated the system requirements for one of the most hyped up games yet, the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077. As you might have gleaned from previous announcements, the game is going to feature not only raytracing effects but also DLSS. And it is probably due to the latter, that you will need a NVIDIA GeForce RTX card to truly enjoy raytracing in the game.

With that said, it is quite odd that CD Projekt Red recommends a GeForce RTX 2060 for the “RT Minimum” setting, and doesn’t even list the AMD Radeon RX 6800, which is a much more powerful graphics card. It’s not like they are unaware of AMD’s latest cards though as they did list the Radeon RX 6800 XT under the “Ultra” graphics setting, with them putting it in the same category as a GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and RTX 3070, even though the Radeon RX 6800 is closer to the two cards.

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Cyberpunk 2077 System Requirements

Minimum
Recommended
High
Ultra
RT Minimum
RT High
RT Ultra

Resolution
1080p
1080p
1440p
4K
1080p
1440p
4K

Graphics settings
Low
High
Ultra
Ultra
RT Medium
RT Ultra
RT Ultra

CPU
Intel Core i5-3570K
AMD FX-8310
Intel Core i7-4790
AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
Intel Core i7-4790
AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
Intel Core i7-4790
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Intel Core i7-4790
AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
Intel Core i7-6700
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Intel Core i7-6700
AMD Ryzen 5 3600

GPU
GeForce GTX 780
Radeon RX 570
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
Radeon RX 590
GeForce RTX 2060
Radeon RX 5700 XT
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon RX 6800 XT
GeForce RTX 2060
GeForce RTX 3070
GeForce RTX 3080

System RAM
8GB
12GB
12GB
16GB
16GB
16GB
16GB

VRAM
3GB
6GB
6GB
8GB
6GB
8GB
10GB

Storage
70GB

We might see CD Projekt Red release Cyberpunk 2077 with raytracing enabled on NVIDIA cards first, similar to how Godfall currently offers raytracing for AMD’s latest cards exclusively. After all, NVIDIA did partner with CD Projekt Red to release the uber-limited GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Cyberpunk 2077 Edition. With that said, those who are afraid that Cyberpunk 2077 is going to look like crap thanks to an earlier preview of the visuals on a Xbox One X can probably watch the following video to get a feel of how amazing the game will look with RTX ON and DLSS enabled.

Pokdepinion: I am surprised that they didn’t list the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti as a recommended card for 1440p… I guess that will be a really demanding game that can take advantage of Ampere’s upgrades.
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Lenovo Legion smartphone design revealed in leaks — it actually looks pretty good!

The initial leaks of the Lenovo Legion smartphone were somewhat horrifying, with an overtly aggressive design that would put off most except the most hardened Lenovo Legion fanboys. It seems that they have reworked the design pretty significantly though, with the latest Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone Pro leaks revealing a much more tasteful design.

Somehow, Lenovo doesn’t deem it below them to print an absolutely meaningless tagline like Stylish Outside, Savage Inside on the back of the device, but I do fancy the carbon fiber sides combined with the red center portion. There appears to be a little bit of RGB around the edges of the carbon fiber region, but that might just be an iridescent coating, similar to what the ROG Phone 2 sports under its glass back.

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Over on the front we see a similarly aggressive outlook with red trim around the full-screen display. A previous rumor has already revealed that the Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone Pro will sport a unique side-mounted popup camera and a 144 Hz display panel that takes up almost the entire front facade, so I guess that’s the little bump we see in the middle of the right flank.

To fully live up to its “gaming phone” ambitions, Lenovo looks set to throw in some AirTrigger-esque capacitive zones into the Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone Pro too, with textured areas near the edges on both sides of the device. Four trigger zones? Sounds excessive, but that’s what gaming phones are all about anyway.

We know that the Lenovo Legion gaming phone and the ROG Phone 3 will be the first smartphones to come with the Snapdragon 865+, and we can also safely assume that both of these gaming phones will come with LPDDR5 memory and UFS 3.1 storage. Now what’s left to be seen is which phone will tout the bigger battery. Well, stay tuned as both devices will be launched this 22nd July!
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Pokdepinion: If it really has RGB, I am sold.
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Rejoice, Baldur’s Gate 3 Confirmed for 2020 Steam Early Access Launch

At an investor event over at the New York Toy Fair, the folks over at Hasbro have confirmed that Baldur’s Gate 3 will be coming to Steam Early Access later this year. This also essentially confirms that the game will have an Early Access phase.
It was announced that a totalk of seven Dungeons & Dragons-based games will be released from now until 2025. This includes Baldur’s Gate 3 and the previously announced Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance. At the moment, there are still five games unannounced, but we don’t expect to hear about it so soon. With the two known games coming out this year, we expect there to be one game release per year until 2025.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Teaser Was Initially Thought To Be a Divinity Game
Previously, developer Larian Studios seemingly teased a game in the Divinity franchise, either Original Sin or another mainline entry. This turned out to be Baldur’s Gate 3 insteads, with the title announced to be coming to Google Stadia. It’s worth noting that the Stadia version won’t be released at the same time as PC as the developers mentioned that it will be released “when it’s ready.”
While we can’t exactly rule out a release on Epic Games Store, it may not be happening so soon. Larian Studios founder Swen Vincke mentioned “I don’t believe in exclusives, I prefer to be everywhere.” This was a response to Epic Games Store nabbing a lot of exclusives but in this regards, there is a chance it will still pop up on the platform in the future assuming exclusivity would not be an issue. Apart from that, a Nintendo Switch port is also possible, but the hardware would be the biggest challenge to port the game for the studio.
Source: Engadget
Pokdepinion: It’s not everyone’s cup of tea but if you’re a fan of RPGs, you should definitely give the older games a try in the meantime.
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Mobile R2-D2-themed PS4

Confused by the title? Suspecting I typo-ed the title? Nope, I did not. 3D printed case to contain a screen and PS4, all it needs is a big battery pack for true mobility.

It looks like R2-D2 and can even make noises like R2-D2. Quite a nice job by Ed Zarick who has stuffed console internals into mobile cases, but never did one as detailed as this. With some help from R2-D2 experts Astromech, he 3D printed replica R2-D2 parts and also added the sound effects, which he loaded on to an Adafruit WaveShield.

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SOURCE: Kotaku, technabob

Pokdepinion: Creativity knows no bounds. I still prefer a good briefcase PC mod though. Hehe.
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Diablo 4 Is Actually in Development – Blizzard May Have Cut It From BlizzCon 2018

Diablo 4 Is Actually in Development and It May Have Been Cut From BlizzCon 2018

Diablo Immortal was announced to a rather mixed response, arguably bigger on the negative side. While it’s not necessarily because they hated a mobile game for the series but rather, they may have been anticipating a full-fledged sequel in the form of Diablo 4. If you’re one of the people who were expecting that then we have some news for you which you might not really enjoy.
A report has surfaced on Kotaku which stated that Blizzard was originally planning to announce Diablo 4 at BlizzCon 2018. However, the announcement was allegedly cut at the last minute.

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It’s said that the Diablo 4 announcement will not show any gameplay footage but rather an announcement video featuring co-founder Allen Adham announcing the game’s development.
Blizzard later made a statement that no such thing was ever planned for BlizzCon 2018 and that no announcements were pulled from the expo. This is what they said:
First off we want to mention that we definitely hear our community. We generally don’t comment on rumors or speculation, but we can say that we didn’t pull any announcements from BlizzCon this year or have plans for other announcements. We do continue to have different teams working on multiple unannounced Diablo projects, and we look forward to announcing when the time is right.
It’s interesting to note that Blizzard outright mentioned that they are working on multiple Diablo projects and that they did not deny the existence of Diablo 4. For now, we will just have to wait and see what Blizzard has under their sleeves.
Source: Kotaku
Pokdepinion: Personally, I’m looking forward to Diablo Immortal. It might be one of the few mobile games that I could get into. Would like a proper full-fledged sequel as well but one at a time, I suppose.
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Intel wants ATX12VO in Alder Lake motherboards

If you are planning to get an Alder Lake-S desktop PC when it launches later this year, you might want to wait a while before getting your power supply. Intel is reportedly pushing for the ATX12VO standard to be adopted on the Alder Lake-S platform, which will mean that your current power supplies won’t work with the motherboards designed for ATX12VO.

With that said, motherboard vendors are apparently going to still release their high-end gaming boards for Alder Lake with support for existing power supplies. PSU vendors are also apparently not happy with the decision, probably due to the fact that it would mean a lot of their existing lineup would be rendered obsolete. We might only see the lower-end boards will support ATX12VO, but that might be a pretty peculiar decision in its own.

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ATX12VO power supplies will only provide 12V power, which explains its name, ATX 12V Only. As such, the motherboards have to include more complex circuitry to convert the 12V input to the various other voltages required by the components, like 5V for the USB ports as well as SATA power. That might jack up the price of the entry-level Alder Lake motherboards, but we will have to see how it all turns out.

There are merits to the ATX12VO standard, as it can apparently lower idle system power consumption by half, which is pretty significant. Under load, the gains aren’t nearly as apparent, but our PCs are actually so fast nowadays that it spends quite a lot of time in idle in normal usage scenarios. The power efficiency might be crucial to meet ever stricter requirements for green computing.

While gamers might not really care about the efficiency of their PCs, OEMs targeting businesses might be interested. Intel is currently expecting all parties to ready their ATX12VO-compliant systems by now, with them expected to launch by September 2021, which is right on the dot for the expected Alder Lake launch.
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Pokdepinion: I guess it is time to start saving up for a new PSU then?
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Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition Review – Worth Another Trip

Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition Review
Tales of Vesperia Definitive Synopsis

The game takes place in the world known as Terca Lumireis, where its inhabitants rely on an energy source called “Blastia”. It was used to provide resources and protection for major cities around the world. In ancient times, the abuse of Blastia led to the creation of a monster called the Adephagos which threatened life itself. To save the world then, the Adephagos was sealed indefinitely and a new world order was established.
Fast forward to present times, former knight Yuri Lowell sets out on an adventure with his faithful companion Repede to recover his neighbourhood’s Aqua Blastia, a valuable source of water. This inadvertently led him right to the core of a power struggle in a civilization dependent on the Blastia and the Empire that controls it. It is up to Yuri and his friends to unravel the dark history behind the Blastia and take down the true evil that lurks in the shadows.

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Unlike the original iteration of the game, this version of Tales of Vesperia comes with a number of additional content, including a fully playable Flynn Scifo and the addition of a new party member, pirate Patty LeFleur. It also comes with additional story content that expands further from the original story while maintaining the overall theme. This release marks the first time the extra content has made its way outside of Japan.
You Need to Play With an Adventurous Spirit

Like with most role-playing games, you have your main quests and side quests to deal with in Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition. The main quests are mandatory and it will be used to propel the story forward. The side quests may not necessarily be quests per se but they are optional and it can yield some valuable rewards that will be useful in the journey.
For most parts, the quests are straightforward so most gamers should not have any trouble with the obstacles. However, there are certain points that will leave you thinking as to what you need to do as the game will either vaguely allude to it or just expect you to explore on your own. It’s not a bad thing but it does mean that you will need to approach the game with an adventurous spirit to experience the game in its entirety.

The world of Terca Lumireis was considered pretty big back when it was first released but by today’s standards, it is of decent size. There are a total of six regions with each containing settlements and dungeons which players can explore. While the main storyline will inevitable bring you to most of these areas, there are some which you will have to explore of your own accord as it is optional.
Furthermore, you can’t simply go to every single area until later in the game as some of them have requirements that need to be met first. In this sense, it’s more of a controlled open world environment which will help gamers from straying too far off. Especially when there are so many things that you can overlook such as treasure chests, hidden items, and optional quests, it can be easy to get distracted from the main objective.
Surprisingly Difficult At First

Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition utilizes the Evolved Flex Range Linear Motion Battle System which is an upgraded version of the combat system from Tales of the Abyss. At its core, the combat system is still like a fighting game-esque action-based system where gamers can freely move around and execute attacks anytime they want without having to wait for their turn. You can use normal attacks, Arte attacks which cost TP (technical points), defend, and use items.
However, you can’t simply attack continuously as there will be a small window of time after attacks where you will be vulnerable. The basic idea here is to chain your attacks by using normal attacks followed by arte attacks for maximum damage. Gamers are granted a maximum of three hits for normal attacks, which can be increased by unlocking certain skills in the game.

As for Artes, there are two types; Base Artes and Arcane Artes. Base Artes are regular technique-based attacks whereas Arcane Artes are powerful techniques which do more damage. Arcane Artes have the unique ability to be chained to Burst Artes followed by the signature Mystic Artes when used with the Overlimit gauge. Simply put, it can be used to start off a character’s finishing move.

There are no skill trees in this game and you will have to obtain them by mastering them from specific weapons. It is as simple as using the weapon until you have mastered the skill. These equipment can be obtained by either purchasing from the shop, an item drop from a defeated enemy, or synthesizing using materials dropped from enemies.

Overall, the combat system is still robust and entertaining even by today’s standards. It’s not complicated but due to the fast-paced nature of the system, certain fights can be overwhelming at first. However, the difficulty will not be a problem when you have grown accustomed to the system and do the necessary preparations before a tough battle. If it’s still too hard then, you can adjust the difficulty settings anytime you want without any repercussions.
On another note, you can replay Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition again with extra bonuses after you’ve finished the game the first time around. In this New Game Plus mode, you can select a number of options based on the grade points you have obtained from your previous playthrough. This can include double experience points, more gald, and more. It’s certainly worth playing again just because of the post-game content, which is actually very tough. Yes, the secret boss battle against Kratos (Tales of Symphonia) is present.
Tales of Vesperia Verdict

Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition is a great game for those who did not manage to experience the game yet as well as those who have for its original iteration. Despite the upgraded visuals, it is still reminiscent of the PlayStation 3 / Xbox 360 era of gaming but visuals should not be the reason for you to play games. It should be whether the game is able to entertain you, and it certainly does if you enjoy role-playing games.
However, with the game being a little difficult at first as well as some random difficulty spikes in later points in the game, it does force you to grind levels before approaching certain battles. If you can look past that, then you will be able to enjoy an adventure with a cast of colourful characters and an enthralling storyline. For those of you who have played the English version on the Xbox 360, you will be surprised to find that there are a good number of times where you definitely did not remember such a thing happening. That’s the new content.
With that, I award Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition with our Silver Pokdeward.

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Let’s talk about the CIMB fiasco – What actually concerns me more?

There has been a rise in panic towards the recent so called CIMB security flaw. We have also updated the article with CIMB’s official statement to clarify what actually happened. In fact, our brothers at Nasi Lemak Tech has crafted a beautiful explanation of what it was actually all about. Now, let’s get three points clear:

I am not a professional security expert, and my views are coming from a programmer’s perspective
Security and convenience don’t go hand-in-hand and it’s the FIRST thing that needs to be considered for any online development
We’re talking about banking institution of which every bit of security is of the utmost importance

For years, I’ve practiced keeping a minimum of 9 characters for my password, if not more and across the board, on average my password spans 12 characters. This has bugged me for a very long time that CIMB did not allow me to set any password longer than 8 characters before and was THE only password that I had in 8 characters. Hence, their latest movement towards minimum 8 characters and jacking up the maximum characters to 20 is actually plausible.

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So when you login to your CIMBclicks now, upon a successful login session, you will be prompted to change your password. This is where things become a little worrying for me. Subsequent to this, you are asked to identify how did you register for your CIMB account:

At this point, CIMB is requesting you to validate your account to which we will be choosing “CIMB ATM / Debit / Credit Card“. You insert your card number, the ATM PIN number, captcha code, agree to the terms, and then hit submit. All looks normal right?
Except, it doesn’t look normal. CIMB requests for your PIN number here. Which means, once you submit the form, the card number and the PIN are carried together with the HTTP POST body (over AJAX since CIMB uses Angular for front-end). This is then sent to the CIMB servers for validation, upon which you would be able to reset your password.
How is this abnormal, you ask? It scares even more that nobody else in our office managed to identify the problem. I’ve been in a lengthy discussion with the good guys at Nasi Lemak Tech and here’s what we have to say about it.
You see, your PIN (Personal Identification Number) is YOUR personal identifier which even the banks are NOT supposed to know.

When you get your ATM card, you slot the card into the card reader and you set your temporary PIN which you are requested to change it again later at the ATM.
When you registered e-banking for the first time, you have to pay a visit to the bank, insert your card, validate the PIN and then a temporary PIN is issued for your usage.
When you do a VISA transaction using wave, you can just tap the card and get done with it, but if you want to use the PIN, you MUST insert the card into the terminal first, before entering the PIN.

As you can see, you can never eliminate the need to have your card physically before using your PIN. This is because, the PIN is stored in the card. When it is needed, the server sends an encrypted string to the machine, requesting the PIN to unlock the secure container. Once the PIN is entered, the validation happens on the machine level itself where it checks against the stored PIN on the card (of course, encrypted). When everything matches, the transaction details are carried with a verified payload back to the servers. This is how the process is supposed to work.

However, in the case of CIMB password reset, there is no physical card contact. We submit the PIN and suddenly the validation happens. This means that CIMB is storing our PIN numbers on their servers and this is something very seriously worrying.

Pokdepinion: If the validation can take place in the back-end, there is a possible way to find your PIN and I can safely (pun intended) say, your Personal Identification Number, is not Personal after all?
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Cooler Master offering free upgrade kit for AMD Ryzen socket AM4

Cooler Master today announced the availability of free upgrade kit for the upcoming AMD’s new Ryzen processors. The Cooler Master AMD Socket AM4 upgrade kit can be used to enable selected cooling products to work with the new AMD Ryzen Processor.

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Virtually all of Cooler Master’s liquid and air coolers are compatible with the Intel Kaby Lake’s LGA 1151 socket. AMD Ryzen’s AM4 socket, any models lacking native compatibility can be adapted using an upgrade kit. Check the list below for compatible models.

Series
Model Name
Intel Kaby Lake
compatibility
AMD Ryzen
compatibility
AMD Ryzen Upgrade Kit
compatibility

Liquid Cooling
MasterLiquid Pro Series
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MasterLiquid 240
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MasterLiquid 120
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MasterLiquid Lite 120
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Napton Series
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Seidon Series
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Air Cooling
MasterAir Maker 8
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MasterAir Pro 4
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MasterAir Pro 3
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Hyper 612 Ver.2
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Hyper 412 Series
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Hyper 212 LED Turbo
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Hyper 212 LED
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Hyper 212 EVO
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Hyper 212X
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Hyper T4
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Hyper TX3 (Plastics)
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Hyper TX3 EVO (Europe Ver.)
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Hyper TX3 EVO (Japan Ver.)
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Hyper TX3 EVO
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Hyper T2
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Hyper D92
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Hyper 101 PWM Universal
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BLIZZARD T2
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BLIZZARD T2 MINI
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Note:
1) ● → Supported
2) △ → Support on the latest production model.

The AMD Socket AM4 upgrade kit is now available and it’s free. All you need to do is simply pay the shipping fees to receive it. Model that are not listed, their will respective upgrades kits will be available in due time. For further information, kindly get in touch with Cooler Master representative.
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GIGABYTE WINDFORCE Card Gets Updated Design, 12VHPWR Connector Goes Sideways

GIGABYTE’s entry-level WINDFORCE series GPUs gets a pretty big facelift: while still a triple-fan design, the new version is physically smaller, features a huge cutout on the edge, which houses the 12VHPWR connector rotated 90 degrees – similar to EVGA’s GPUs. It’s also getting a new ‘V2’ designation in the product name.
This may be coincidental as Inno3D just happened to release a Chinese-exclusive GPU that turned its connector backwards to hide the cables; though GIGABYTE’s cards do not feature a secondary backplate to hide the now-sideways cabling. Instead, the GPU will now permanently look like a huge chunk getting sawed off, which might not be aesthetically pleasing for some.

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It’s possible that zero-cable aesthetics isn’t what the brand is going for with the new design. Given the cases of 12VHPWR cables melting due to incorrect seating positions (as a result of highly strained cables at an angle), the 90° connector may either relief some of the cable length whilst making sure the cable do not suffer from extreme bending angles.
GIGABYTE did not publicize on the update, instead – Chinese buyers has found the updated model as the company quietly updated the model through its website. The new card maintains the same card length, though it is now 14mm shorter in height and 15mm thinner (at 331 x 136 x 55 mm), making it now a sub-3-slot card.
Source: Videocardz
Pokdepinion: They probably should just include an extra backplate – could’ve improved the look a whole lot instead of what it looks right now.
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Could This Be The Price for Samsung Galaxy Note 9? You Are In for a “Huge” Surprise

The price of Samsung’s upcoming phablet, the Galaxy Note 9, has allegedly been leaked. If it is true, then you are in for a “huge” surprise on this.
Could This Be The Price for Samsung Galaxy Note 9?

With the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 set to be unveiled on 9th August 2018 in New York, there’s bound to be plenty of information on the new phablet coming out as the date gets close. If you have been eyeing for a new smartphone and this is one of your choices, this could be the juiciest piece of information for you.

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According to a leak that surfaced from Tutto Android, the new Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is expected to cost at least as much as last year’s model, and possibly more. It is said that the phablet will come in two storage options, including 128GB and 512GB, which will sell for €1,029 and €1,279 respectively.
Converted to US dollars, we’re looking at $1,204 and $1,497, which does sound scary but when you convert it to Ringgit Malaysia, it gets even more frightening. When converted directly, you are looking at RM4,888.56 and RM6,076.25 respectively.
Of course, it’s worth pointing out two things with regards to the price. The first is that the European price, if it is true, has VAT included, which means that it should be priced lower in different regions. The second point is that while direct conversion can give you a good idea as to what kind of prices to expect, it’s not really accurate.
In order to entice people into getting this, it is expected that Samsung will be offering some form of special deal for early buyers, which happened with the Galaxy Note 8 here in Malaysia last year, as well as those with previous Samsung smartphones (S9 series and Note 8) to encourage upgrading.
At the moment, do take this piece of information with a grain of salt. No matter how legit the sources may seem, it can never be considered official until Samsung announces the price of the Galaxy Note 9 themselves. We’ll just have to wait and see.
Source: BGR / Tutto Android
Pokdepinion: Eating bread for 2 or 3 months doesn’t sound like a bad idea. Fasting also sounds like a good idea. Hmm, decisions, decisions.
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Digi Gives Free Internet Access For B40 Students At PPR

The folks at Digi has shared today that they’ve powered up free 4G WiFi at 12 People’s Housing Programme (PPR) in Perlis, Perak, Terengganu, Melaka and Johor in their effort to help facilitate online learning for students among the B40 communities until the end of April.
Digi offers free internet for B40 students at PPR

As you might have known, schools are still closed due to the Movement Control Oder (MCO) in the country. By offering free internet access provided at PPR, it enables thousands of students to attend online classes through the government’s home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) programme.

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For the past two months, Digi had wireless routers installed at common facilities within the PPR vicinity, granting access to Digi’s 4G network for uninterrupted online classroom sessions.
Aside from that, 11 Community Internet Centres (PIK) managed by Digi in Selangor, Terengganu, Negeri Sembilan, and Johor have also extended their operating hours from 9am to 9pm daily, giving students the chance to use the facilities and devices available to further support their learning needs.
To further support the needs for connectivity and learning during the pandemic, since April last year, Digi has been providing all their customers free 30GB data per month (1GB daily) for productivity and learning tools on top of customers’ monthly data allocation from their existing plans.
Back in January of this year, Digi introduced their Special Data Package for SPM, STPM students as well as students in higher-learning institution, offering 15GB of prepaid data passes per month for RM20.
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Pokdepinion: It’s always great to see initiatives such as this done for the community. We all know how important education is, especially in a tough period such as this.
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Redmi K30 Ultra 5G appears in TENAA database

The Redmi K30 Pro or POCO F2 Pro delivers heavy punches across the board, although it is let down by its 60Hz display. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great panel, but it does put it in an unfavorable spot against most other flagships that now offer at least 90Hz panels. Well, maybe the Redmi K30 Ultra 5G will satiate our need for speed, with it rumored to pack a 120Hz display.

While the refresh rate is not confirmed, its TENAA listing does reveal more about the device. The display will be a 6.67″ AMOLED panel with a FHD+ resolution, similar to the Redmi K30 Pro. On the outside, the Redmi K30 Ultra 5G looks nigh indistinguishable from the POCO F2 Pro, although the innards are expected to be quite different. On the back lies a similar 64MP quad-camera array.

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TENAA lists the chipset to run at up to 2.6GHz, which hints at it featuring the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 chipset, instead of the Snapdragon 865. This processor is paired with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, which is greater than the POCO F2 Pro’s highest specced variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The battery might be smaller though, with the listing revealing a 4400mAh battery with support for fast charging.
Redmi K30 Pro colors
Redmi might offer the Redmi K30 Ultra 5G in more color options too, with new pink, red and green color options listed. I somewhat doubt that the Redmi K30 Ultra 5G will make it to our shores though, so don’t expect to see it being officially offered here anytime soon.
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Pokdepinion: I do think a matte red POCO F2 Pro will be a great addition…
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Neffos C5 Plus Launched — Affordable 18:9 Android Go Smartphone

Neffos, the smartphone company under TP-Link, has today introduced their Neffos C5 Plus, an offering for those who are looking for an affordable smartphone in the market.

Look wise, the Neffos C5 Plus comes with the same design as its predecessor. The new C5 Plus comes in with a 5.34-inch FullView screen with an aspect ratio of 18:9. It is an Android Go device, where it helps open apps 15% faster than non-Go edition smartphones.

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Other than that, it comes with a MediaTek MT6580M chipset and it is packed with 1GB RAM that’s paired with 16GB of internal storage. You can expand the storage up to 64GB with a microSD card. Under the hood is a 2200mAh battery. In the camera department, it sports a 5MP shooter at the back and a 2MP selfie camera on the front.
The Neffos C5 Plus is now available in stores for a price of RM249.
Pokdepinion: Well you can’t say that you’d expect more out of the phone with the price that they’ve put it up with. I can really see myself getting one for my old folks.
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Ubisoft Will Shut Down The Servers For These 12 Games

It appears that Ubisoft will be closing down servers on several of their older game titles, with a majority of them are PC games.
Ubisoft shutting down game servers

The news was revealed in a blog post, where they’ve mentioned that despite multiplayer services will be shutting down, you can still access solo features.

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They’ve said that if the game is Ubisoft Connect-enabled, then the service will no longer be available for the title on consoles and the microtransaction for the title will be disabled.
Here’s the list of games that will see their multiplayer servers shut down starting 1st of June 2021:

Assassin’s Creed 2 (PC)
Prince of Persia: Forgotten Sands (PC)
Far Cry 2 (PC)
Anno 1404 (PC)
Might & Magic – Clash of Heroes (PC)
Splinter Cell Conviction (PC)
The Settlers 7 (PC)
Might & Magic X – Legacy (PC)

Adding to the list are games that are scheduled for server shut down later in the year:

Ghost Recon Future Soldier (PC/Xbox 360/PS3)
Rainbow Six Lockdown (PC/PS2/Xbox)
Rainbow Six Vegas (PC/Xbox 360/PS3/Xbox One)
Rainbow Six Vegas (PC/Xbox 360/PS3/PSP)

The company has said that the reason behind their decision (in closing down the servers) was that the games mentioned have only a few audience and they feel that they want to allow their IT and service staff to “better focus on delivering great online experiences to the vast majority of customers who are playing newer, more popular titles”.
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Pokdepinion: When I look at those games that’s on the list, I can see why Ubisoft decided to pull the plug for the servers. Don’t get me wrong, they are good games but in terms of multiplayer, not really. They did the right thing to pull out and focus on to their newer titles.
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[WWDC 2023] Apple Unveils M2 Ultra Chipset: Powering the New Mac Studio and Mac Pro

Apple continues to push the boundaries of performance with its latest announcement of the M2 Ultra chipset, representing a significant upgrade to its Mac lineup. Building upon the success of the M1 Ultra chip, the M2 Ultra introduces Apple’s innovative UltraFusion architecture, combining two M2 Max chips for unparalleled power and speed. Let’s explore the features and improvements that the M2 Ultra brings to the new Mac Studio and updated Mac Pro.
Apple M2 Ultra @ WWDC 2023

Apple claims that the M2 Ultra chip delivers a 20% increase in CPU performance compared to its predecessor, the M1 Ultra. The impressive 76-core GPU inside the M2 Ultra offers a 30% boost, while the 32-core Neural Engine (NPU) provides a 40% enhancement in performance. With up to 192GB of unified memory, a 50% increase over the M1 Ultra, and 800GB/s bandwidth, double that of the M2 Max, the M2 Ultra sets a new standard for Mac performance.

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Apple’s new chip excels in handling real-world tasks, with the ability to process video 50% faster than previous models. Users can now playback up to 22 streams of 8K ProRes video, elevating the editing and content creation experience to new heights. Additionally, the M2 Ultra enables seamless connectivity to up to six Pro Display XDR displays, empowering professionals to immerse themselves in a visually stunning workflow.

The new Mac Studio, equipped with either the M2 Max or M2 Ultra chip, delivers exceptional performance for creative professionals. With up to 192GB of unified memory and improved connectivity options, including HDMI support for 8K monitors and a 240Hz refresh rate, the Mac Studio enables users to unleash their creativity with unparalleled speed and precision. The addition of Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 further enhances the overall user experience.
The Mac Pro, available in both tower and rack-mounted enclosures, showcases Apple’s commitment to meeting the demands of professional users. With the iconic aluminum chassis and the cutting-edge M2 Ultra chip, the Mac Pro offers an unrivaled level of performance and flexibility. The expansion capabilities, including six open PCIe gen 4 slots, provide users with the ability to customize their workstation to suit their specific workflow requirements, whether it’s video editing, digital signal processing, or network and storage management.
The Mac Studio with the M2 Ultra chipset starts at $1,999, providing a cost-effective solution for users seeking exceptional performance in a compact form factor. The Mac Pro, available in both Tower and Rack enclosures, starts at $6,999 and $7,499, respectively, offering pro users a powerhouse capable of handling demanding tasks. Both models are now available for pre-order and will be released in the US next week, marking a new era of performance and innovation in the Mac ecosystem.
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Pokdepinion: With the introduction of the new chipset, Apple reinforces its commitment to pushing the boundaries of performance and delivering cutting-edge technology to professionals. The Mac Studio and Mac Pro, powered by the M2 Ultra, redefine what is possible in terms of speed, productivity, and customization. Whether you’re a creative professional or a power user, the M2 Ultra chipset is set to elevate your Mac experience to new heights.
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The new M1 Pro, M1 Max SoCs makes the MacBook Pros faster than just about every laptop out there

The Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max definitely chart new ground for Apple, replacing even the high-performance Intel Core H-series processors in their larger MacBook Pro 16. And that’s just the CPU portion. Meanwhile, the GPU has to match the likes of the dedicated AMD Radeon Pro RX5000M series featured in last-gen MacBook Pros. With such a tall task on their hands, Apple definitely have to create absolute beasts with the M1 Pro and M1 Max. And they might have succeeded.
Apple M1 Pro, M1 Max: CPU
Apple redesigned the Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max with a focus on performance, with eight performance cores, versus the four in the Apple M1. The efficiency cores have been cut down to just two, but that’s probably not really much of an issue, as the M1 Pro and M1 Max are targeted towards full-fledged laptops.

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The M1 Pro and M1 Max are the equivalent of the Apple M1, if it went to the gym and took steroids for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Apple decided to go for flat-out performance with these, instead of focusing on efficiency like with the original M1. It’s not to say that these new chips aren’t efficient, but they can draw up to twice the amount of power at 30W. When compared against the 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11800H, Apple is claiming that you are getting 1.7X the performance at the same power draw, which really a massive leap forward.
Apple M1 Pro, M1 Max: Memory

While the CPU configuration is pretty similar between the M1 Pro and M1 Max, it starts to differ when we get to the memory and GPU sections. When you are configuring your MacBook Pro, you might have noticed that the M1 Pro option can only be specced with up to 32GB RAM, while you can go up to 64GB with M1 Max. That’s because the M1 Pro has two 128-bit LPDDR5 memory controllers, for an effective 256-bit wide memory interface. Apple is promising up to 200GB/s of memory bandwidth with the Apple M1 Pro, which is nearly 4X higher than what you would get on the likes of the Core i7-11800H.

Meanwhile with the M1 Max, Apple doubled down on the memory bandwidth by doubling the memory controllers, with four 128-bit LPDDR5 memory controllers, making for a 512-bit wide memory bus with 400GB/s of memory bandwidth. That’s nearly as fast as the memory bandwidth in the PlayStation 5, which touts a maximum memory bandwidth of 448GB/s! And faster memory usually bodes well to improve graphics performance, which is what we will be looking at next.
Apple M1 Pro, M1 Max: Graphics

The 16-core GPU in the M1 Pro is claimed to achieve performance on par with the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, while drawing 70% less power. Apple is pointing towards a 30W power draw in the graph, so it is unclear whether this is just the GPU drawing the full 30W, or the total SoC power. The M1 Pro’s GPU is capable of a 5.2TFLOPs.

Meanwhile, the M1 Max doubles the size of the GPU cluster, with 32 cores and 10.4TFLOPs of throughput. For this, Apple is gunning for the best mobile GPU in the market, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU. With a power consumption of 60W, Apple claims that you are getting comparable performance at 100W less power consumption, which is really impressive. As compared to a GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU with a 100W TDP limit, the M1 Max still draws 40% less power, while outperforming the NVIDIA GPU.

You can glean from this comparison of the M1 Pro and M1 Max, the M1 Max has grown quite significantly. While the CPU core count is the same, the number of GPU cores and memory controllers have doubled. The overall package size has nearly doubled as well, with the M1 Max being 1.7X the size of the M1 Pro, or a whopping 3.5X the size of the M1. The transistor count has also nearly doubled, going from 33.7 billion in the Apple M1 Pro to 57 billion in the M1 Max. To put these numbers into context, the Apple M1 comes in at 16 billion transistors, while a GeForce RTX 3090 packs 28.3 billion transistors.

Aside from the main parts, the M1 Pro and M1 Max also tout a 16-core Neural Engine for some impressive AI chops, as well as a media engine capable of hardware-accelerated ProRes encode and decode. The M1 Max has twice the video encode and ProRes encode/decode engines too, for even greater performance. The display support is slightly different between the M1 Pro and M1 Max too, with the former capable of supporting two, and the latter supporting four.
Apple M1 Pro, M1 Max Specs

Apple M1 Pro
Apple M1 Max

CPU
Up to 10-core, 8 performance + 2 efficiency
Available with 8-core, 6-performance + 2 efficiency option
10-core, 8 performance + 2 efficiency

GPU
Up to 16-core, 2048 EU, 5.2TFLOPs
Available with 14-core, 1792 EU option
Up to 32-core, 4096 EU, 10.4TFLOPs
Available with 24-core, 3072 EU option

Memory
Up to 32GB LPDDR5, 256-bit memory interface
200GB/s memory bandwidth
Up to 64GB LPDDR5, 512-bit memory interface
400GB/s memory bandwidth

Neural Engine
16-core, 11TOPs
16-core, 11TOPs

Transistor count
33.7 billion
57 billion

Manufacturing process
5nm TSMC
5nm TSMC

The Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max are probably the most exciting processors to be launched this year, although the entry cost is definitely a bit steep, with the MacBook Pros being rather costly. However it does prove that Apple is ready to bring the fight to not just Intel and AMD, but also NVIDIA, with their custom GPU solutions. Obviously gaming isn’t going to be a priority, but with real-time raytracing being taken advantage of in creator applications as well, we might see Apple go down that route too with the next-gen Pro and Max chips.
Pokdepinion: I sure hope that the rest of the industry are spurred to improve their products by Apple. I know, it is weird, but the M1 series is definitely revolutionary in the proper sense of the word.
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Apple Watch Series 8 Keeps You Safe and Connected

Apple Watch Series 8

The new Apple Watch Series 8 comes with a new temperature sensor that is capable of detecting temperature changes from as little as 0.1°C and is said to take their “commitment to women’s health even further.”
The temperature checks happen as frequently as once every 5 seconds, and it can track your body temperature overnight for a better insight into your sleep and ovulation cycle. The data obtained here will be encrypted on the watch itself, so no one, not even Apple, can access it without your explicit consent.

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Apart from that, the crash detection feature will only be active when you’re driving in order to optimize its 18-hour battery life. If that isn’t enough, there is a new low power mode, which will keep its core functions such as tracking still running, and the battery life can go up to 36 hours. This feature will also come to older watches running watchOS 9.
The Apple Watch Series 8 will officially launch on 16th September 2022 and retailing for USD $399 (RM1,796.30) for the GPS model and USD $499 (RM2,246.50) for the cellular model. You get the choice of four aluminum colours; midnight, starlight, silver, and red. As for the stainless tell version, you get the choice of silver, gold, and graphite.
Apple Watch SE

The new Apple Watch SE will be powered by the same S8 chip as the Series 8 and comes with a number of important features such as crash detection. As usual, you will be getting the core Apple Watch experience at a more affordable price, and in this one, you get to enjoy a redesigned back case with a matching nylon composite material.
The new Apple Watch SE will officially launch on 16th September 2022 and retailing for USD $249 (RM1,121) for the GPS model and USD $299 (RM1,346.10) for the cellular model. You get the choice of three colours; midnight, starlight, and silver.
Apple Watch Ultra

The WR-100 water resistance-certified Apple Watch Ultra is designed for the outdoorsman, coming with an all-new design, larger flat sapphire crystal display which is the brightest in any of their wearables, and an extra programmable Action button. Unlike the other watches, it only has a cellular model.
The brightness is said to be 2,000 nits, which is twice as bright as previous models and it comes with a bigger Digital Crown for added ruggedness. The battery life is said to go up to 36 hours but you can extend it to 60 hours with the new low power mode.

The Action Button can be customized so you get instant access to a number of features such as Workouts, Compass Waypoints, Backtrack, and more. This watch also comes with 3 built-in mics and an advanced noise-reduction algorithm for better sound quality in voice calls.
Apart from that, you also get a new Dark Mode, a Wayfinder watchface with a built-in compass, a built-in depth gauge, and a new dual-frequency GPS with custom position algorithms so you can get GPS signals even in hard-to-reach places. It’s also EN13319 certified, which means you can use it as a dive computer.
The Apple Watch Ultra will officially launch a little later than the others, on 23rd September 2022, and retailing for USD $799 (RM3,597.10).
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Pokdepinion: I think I’m going to take that leap of faith and go for one of these, most likely the new SE. Looks promising given the relatively more affordable price.
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Kingdom Hearts 3 @ D23 Expo Japan 2018 – Here’s What You Should Take Note Of

A lot of interesting things have popped up on Kingdom Hearts 3 at the D23 Expo Japan 2018. Here’s everything that you definitely need to take note of from the event.
Kingdom Hearts 3 @ D23 Expo Japan 2018

Over the weekend, Square Enix hosted a Kingdom Hearts III presentation at the Japanese D23 Expo in Tokyo, and we got a brand new trailer for the game.
The video, which you can check out at the top of this post, reveals a new world based on Monsters Inc. and reveals the return of Vanitas and Marluxia, who come back from previous iterations of the franchise. We even see new outfits for Mickey and Riku.

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Unfortunately for those who expected a release date or a more precise window to be announced at the event, that did not happen. For the moment all we have is a generic “2018” in line with the earlier announcement made in July 2017.

We also get the reveal of the theme song by Hikaru Utada, titled “Oath.” Utada-san’s participation has been rumored, somewhat confirmed and then unconfirmed, but at long last we can hear it, and I’m sure I won’t be alone in thinking that it was really worth the wait.
On top of these awesome new videos, Square Enix also showcased a video message from Tetsuya Nomura which included some additional information on the game and the situation of development. While the video was not published, attendees provided quite a few interesting elements on Social media.
It would seem that Nomura-san was hesitant in showing the Tangled world until today due to the difficulty of displaying the physics of Rapunzel’s hair. Now it can be wrapped around trees and it correctly interacts with the environment around her. When you stand in the wind it also behaves as it should. It required a lot of trial and error to get to this point. A city environment representing Corona in the Tangled world was briefly showcased, including many NPCs to make it feel alive. It’s also possible to swim.
There will be many new keyblades and cooperative attacks in the game, and Rare Heartless is expected to make a comeback. If you forgot about them, think back to those mushroom Heartless in the first game. The Gummi Ship will include customization and will let players explore freely in an open world-like environment. There will also be parts including combat.

There is at least another world that we have not yet seen is going to be included in the game, but there was no explanation on its nature. The gameplay in every single world is completely different, and Nomura-san mentioned that the last stage is something he has wanted to create for a long time, even if he did not provide further info.
Another interesting snippet of info was provided by Game Watch. Most of the production for the characters and animation in the main part of the game is complete, but more keeps being added as time goes on. As for environments, the first part of the game is 90% complete.  The second is between 60 and 70% complete, and the later parts are a secret. The environment team is made of over eighty developers with the addition of outsourcing companies. It’s the largest team within Square Enix as a whole.
And that pretty much wraps it for everything you need to know about Kingdom Hearts 3 over at the D23 Expo Japan 2018. There was a bit of rumour circulating around with regards to the release date but that is merely a rumour. The only thing that is confirmed for now is that Kingdom Hearts 3 will be coming sometime in 2018.
Pokdepinion: I am impatient, excited, and a bit confused. I just want to know why Marluxia and Vanitas are alive, and if it’s possible that Vanitas obtained Ventus’s body which was sitting inside the Chamber of Waking.
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New PlayStation 5 Leak Shows Potential Retail Price and It’s Kind of Expensive

Recently, we got to learn a fair amount about the upcoming Sony PlayStation 5 console. Well, it’s not officially called that but the most apt way of calling it right now is Sony’s next-gen console. The one thing that many gamers are curious about is the retail price for it. A recent leak has given us a glimpse on how much we should save up for it.
According to a leak on Pastebin, which is allegedly from a developer working on a game for the new system, we were given details on specifications and even the launch lineup. As we know from our recent post, it has 8K graphics, is powered by AMD Navi, and does have support for physical media.

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The most interesting detail given is the retail price, which is said to be USD $499 (RM2,059.67) and it will be sold with a USD $100 (RM412.76) loss on Sony’s end. Selling it at a loss is no surprise as it would be a business strategy that Sony has done so in the past to get people to adopt their game systems. It’s not as expensive as the PS3’s launch price but it is noticeably more than the PS4’s one.
I know there will be a huge number of people who will find it very expensive, especially in Malaysia. Keep in mind however that we’re looking at some very beefy hardware with some real powerful performance. In fact, a high capacity SSD alone would’ve increased costs by a huge amount. 8K gaming and SSD storage for RM2,000 is a steal if you ask me. However, that RM2,000 price point is simply a rough figure taken from direct conversion. The actual price in Malaysia, as well as other regions, may differ by quite a bit.
If you’re curious about the possible launch lineup for the PS5 listed in the leak, check it out right below here:

Ps4 exclusive launch games that i know of
Gran Turismo 7 (vr)
PUBG Remaster 4k F2P with PS+ only on PS5
Last of Us 2 Remaster
Ghost of Tsushima Remaster
2-3 AAA games more + psvr2 games
Non exclusive ps5 games 2020
Battlefield Bad Company 3
Harry Potter
GTA 6, Holiday 2020 most probably, not hearing anything ps4-related (hearing that Sony is paying huge money to secure 1-month time exclusive for ps5). Been hearing rumors about Miami and New York, so 2 big cities, but im not sure if that’s 100% true
Assassin’s Creed
Horizon 2 so far in 2021

Is this leak credible? Somewhat. It did managed to get some details right but it also got the details on the SSD wrong. Either way, we won’t be able to get 100% accurate details until Sony announces it themselves. We are expected to see the official unveiling, and possible release, in 2020. Perhaps, even at E3 2020 unless Sony is planning their own huge show next year.
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Pokdepinion: I’ve already started saving up for it. Really hoping for a solid launch lineup. Do take the information with a grain of salt… or maybe a whole bag of it.
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Kratos from God of War is On The Cover of Men’s Health Singapore
Kratos on the cover of Men’s Health magazine Singapore

When you think of Men’s Health magazine, then chances are that you have a good-looking buff guy gracing the cover. The likes of Chris Hemsworth, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and Jason Momoa would be a perfect fit. However, the last person you’d expect to see gracing the cover is a video game character, and that’s exactly what happened as Kratos from God of War is the man on the cover of Men’s Health Singapore.
Men’s Health is a magazine centered around the health and well-being of men. As such, having a video game character like Kratos is certainly an interesting choice. The magazine promises to show men everywhere how they can achieve and build the “ultimate dad bod”.
Now I’m sure many of you may feel confused as the ‘dad bod’ usually denotes a soft, huggable body rather than the muscular physique that Kratos has. However, that doesn’t actually have to always be the case. You can be a dad and still have a ripped body.

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The rest of the issue is said to show how you can build bodies like the characters you see in video games, so God of War isn’t the only one featured in the magazine. If you wanna read up more about it, be sure to get yourself a copy of the magazine.

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Pokdepinion: It may be virtual, but you can always find inspiration anywhere these days, even in video games.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 sales date LEAKED — are you saving up yet?

If you want to get the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, it’s high time to start saving up. The Galaxy Note 9 which will be launching this 9th August at the Galaxy Unpacked 2018 event, is going to start selling very soon after the launch.

The much anticipated Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is going to go on sale starting 24th August. This banner leaked in Korea revealed the leaked sales date as well as the accessories that will work with the Galaxy Note 9.

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This is not the first leaked sales date too, as a Polish site has apparently reported that the Galaxy Note 9 will be hit the Polish market on the same date as well.
For those of you wanting to get Samsung’s next flagship, be prepared to part with around RM4299.
Source: ZOL
Pokdepinion: Sooner the better. Just in time before the tax holiday ends!
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[E3 2021] Diablo II Resurrected is Coming Very Soon

[E3 2021] Diablo II Resurrected Release Date

As many of you may know by now, Diablo II Resurrected is in the works but we never really knew when it will be coming, and if there might be any delays. At E3 2021, it was confirmed that the game will launching on 23rd September 2021.
For those of you who aren’t aware, Diablo II Resurrected is a remaster of the original Diablo II game, featuring enhanced visuals and a remastered soundtrack. In fact, Blizzard mentioned that the game can support up to 4K resolution and 7.1 Dolby Surround audio for supported hardware. You also have the option of toggling the classic version, which will play the game exactly as the original.
Diablo II Resurrected will be coming to the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC on 23rd September 2021. A multiplayer open beta for the game will be available this August 2021 for selected platforms.

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Pokdepinion: I’m just hoping this doesn’t turn out to be another bad launch like Warcraft 3 Reforged. If they can’t even manage that much, then there needs to be a major overhaul over at Blizzard, otherwise no one will be able to trust them anymore with future games, especially Overwatch 2.
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PSA: DO NOT Peel Off Nintendo Switch OLED Protective Cover for Display

The Nintendo Switch OLED Model will come with a protective cover for the display pre-installed. You should NOT remove it, and here’s why.
PSA: DO NOT Peel Off Nintendo Switch OLED Protective Cover

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For those of you who are getting or have already received their unit of the Nintendo Switch OLED model, this variant of the console has a protective cover on the glass screen. Do not under any circumstances remove it / peel it off.
The display of the Nintendo Switch OLED model is made of glass and features an “anti-scattering adhesive film” which is designed to prevent the glass from shattering into sharp, tiny pieces if it breaks. It will also prevent your fingers from getting cut as well.
To our understanding, it will be hard to notice the protective cover on the display. In case you do, Nintendo is adamant about no removing it, as it’s stated in the owner’s manual, which literally reads “Do not peel off the anti-scattering adhesive film from the OLED screen of the console.”
As for adding a screen protector on top of it, Nintendo has confirmed that doing so for extra protection is perfectly fine, so you don’t have to worry about that.
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Pokdepinion: Now that’s disaster averted for myself. I know I myself have a tendency of removing any and every protective film that I can find on my new gadgets. Would have royally screwed myself over badly without realizing it.
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AMD Radeon VII flexes its muscles in 3DMark — delivers better performance than the GeForce RTX 2080 at 4K!

When the Radeon VII was launched at CES 2019, it was compared against the GeForce RTX 2080. AMD was promising to deliver equivalent if not better performance than the GeForce RTX 2080, which was quite a tall order for AMD. It seems AMD has succeeded on delivering their promise though.

AMD Radeon VII
Graphics Score
FS – 27400
FSE – 13400
FSU – 6800
TS – 8700
— APISAK (@TUM_APISAK) January 29, 2019

Leaks spotted by @TUM_APISAK puts the AMD Radeon VII just ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 at 4K, while it’s just a tad slower at 1080p. We have seen previous generations of AMD cards pull ahead of their NVIDIA equivalents at higher resolutions, so this might be somewhat of a trend. We must of course take this with a grain of salt, and benchmark performance doesn’t necessarily correlate well with gaming performance.

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The Radeon VII does offer a lot more in terms of hardware versus the GeForce RTX 2080. For starters, it comes with 16GB HBM2 memory fed by a massive 4096-bit wide memory interface, versus 8GB of GDDR6 on the GeForce RTX 2080. That alone gives it a whopping 1024 GB/s memory bandwidth, more than double of the GeForce RTX 2080’s 448 GB/s. The Vega 20 GPU is also built on the 7nm process, which gives it an advantage over the Turing’s 12nm FinFET manufacturing process.
The AMD Radeon VII will be priced at $699 starting 7th February, at exactly the same price as the GeForce RTX 2080, but lacks the Tensor cores and RT cores the latter has. With the current situation where there’s only one single title with DirectX Raytracing out there, not having raytracing support may not be a deal-breaker after all.
Pokdepinion: I guess this is why Jensen Huang was so flustered about the AMD Radeon VII…
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The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G is DxOMark’s top-scoring smartphone now!

After years of lagging behind, it seems like Samsung finally got their formula right. The most recent Samsung Galaxy S10+ 5G matched the HUAWEI P30 Pro’s score, unable to surpass it, but now the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G takes the cake. So there you have it, the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G is the best camera smartphone you can buy.
DxOMark lauded the Samsung’s precise autofocus, accurate exposure and wide dynamic range, pleasant bokeh and well-controlled noise as well as great colors in most conditions. The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G is also apparently pretty good at close and medium range. In addition to having an exceptionally good rear camera setup, the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G’s single selfie camera also serves up the best selfies DxOMark has ever seen, outscoring even the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G’s dual selfie cameras.

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It is worth noting that unlike the Galaxy S10 5G and the Galaxy S10+, the Galaxy Note10+ 5G shares the exact same camera hardware as the regular Galaxy Note10+. That means that we Malaysians can finally enjoy a DxOMark chart-topping flagship from Samsung officially. Of course, some naysayers would probably also bring up the fact that the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G that DxOMark tested might have been the Snapdragon instead of the Exynos variant we have here, but regardless, the difference between the two versions shouldn’t be too huge.
Samsung Galaxy Note10+ Specs

Exynos 9825, octa-core, 7nm EUV
Mali-G76 MP12
12GB RAM
Up to 512GB storage
6.8″ WQHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display, punch hole selfie camera
12MP F1.5/F2.4 + 12MP f/2.1 telephoto + 16MP f/2.2 ultra wide + 3D ToF Samsung DepthVision camera
10MP selfie camera
4300 mAh battery, 45W Super Fast Charge
12GB + 256GB: RM4199
12GB + 512GB: RM4799

Have you pre-ordered your Samsung Galaxy Note10+? If you haven’t, you better do so quickly, as Samsung Malaysia is running a special promotion for pre-orders. Pay for the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 256GB and get the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 512GB from now until 18th August!
Pokdepinion: Honestly I am pretty excited to see what does the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ bring to the table, considering most of the hardware is pretty similar to the Galaxy S10+ 5G, aside from the wider aperture on the zoom camera.
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Season 4 Of Power Rangers Battle For The Grid Has Arrived

nWay has just dropped a brand new season for the popular fighting game, Power Rangers Battle For The Grid. Season 4 brings new fighters into an already packed roster of fighters from all over the Power Rangers universe.
Power Rangers Battle For The Grid Season 4

Season 4 of Power Rangers Battle For The Grid adds three brand new characters from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Power Rangers Dino Charge into the game. These new characters include the second MMPR Black Ranger, Adam Park as well as the Empress of Evil herself, Rita Repulsa. Check out below for a more in-depth look at what’s coming in Season 4 of Power Rangers Battle For The Grid:

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Adam Park from Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers (releasing 21st September): Originally a student at Stone Canyon, Adam impressed Zordon and the other Rangers with his martial arts prowess and has served as both the Black Ranger and Green Zeo Ranger. His fluid fighting style blends lightning-quick strikes with cunning warps that put him in the perfect position for combos or mix-ups to keep opponents off balance. Actor Johnny Yong Bosch will reprise his on-screen role of Adam Park in the game!
Poisandra from Power Rangers Dino Charge (releasing November): An ancient bounty hunter who’s over 65 million years old, Poisandra is a sweet and deadly mix of power and grace. While not a pure villain, Poisandra and her husband Sledge have crossed paths with the Rangers numerous times in the pursuit of their bounties. She punishes opponents with her heart-shaped lance and booby-trapped sweets, with her husband Sledge offering several assist moves.
Rita Repulsa from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (releasing December): She is an evil master of magic bent on conquering the universe. Earth has resisted her goal for millennia, thanks to Zordon and the Rangers. From the Moon Palace, Rita surveils the planet and hatches schemes with Lord Zedd, her partner in villainy and romance.
Helmetless Doggie Anubis Cruger Skin: Fight as Anubis Cruger wearing his iconic formal helmetless attire from Power Rangers: SPD. This skin is exclusive to the Season 4 bundle.
New Gravezord Summon: The Gravezord first appeared in Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers #9 comic book, published by BOOM! Studios. It was cobbled together from damaged and destroyed Zords from the World of the Coinless, a dimension ravaged by Ranger Slayer and Lord Drakkon, where surviving Rangers hold out without the aid of their Power Coins. This will be a free download for all players.

Power Rangers Battle For The Grid is available now on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch though the game is not officially available in our region.
Pokdepinion: I still don’t understand why Power Rangers Battle For The Grid is not officially available in Malaysia. All we have right now is the Power Rangers Legacy Wars mobile game.
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