HONOR drops the prices of the HONOR View20, HONOR 8X and HONOR 8C!

HONOR has just announced new prices for selected HONOR smartphones. The devices involved in the price adjustments are the HONOR View20, HONOR 8X and HONOR 8C, all great smartphones that are now made even more attractive with their new pricing.
HONOR View20
HONOR View20
The HONOR View20 (8GB + 256GB) sees the biggest reduction, from RM2499 down to RM1899. meanwhile the 6GB + 128GB variant sees an equally impressive albeit smaller drop from RM1999 to RM1499.
Since HONOR is offering extended warranties for their HONOR 20 series until 30th September, you will also get to enjoy extended warranties along with the price reduction, making the HONOR View20 a fantastic deal now.

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HONOR View20 Specs

Kirin 980, octa-core up to 2.6 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Up to 8GB RAM
Up to 256GB storage
6.4″ FHD+ LTPS display, HONOR AllView display
48MP f/1.8 + 3D ToF camera
25MP f/2.0 selfie camera
4000 mAh battery, 22.5W HUAWEI SuperCharge
6GB + 128GB: RM1499
8GB + 256GB: RM1899

HONOR 8C, HONOR 8X

For those who are looking at more affordable options, the HONOR 8X and HONOR 8C are now offered at RM799 and RM549, respectively. Both devices see a RM50 reduction, which is still pretty cool considering how affordable these devices are in the first place.
HONOR 8X Specs

Kirin 710, octa-core at up to 2.2 GHz, 12nm FinFET
4GB RAM
128GB storage (expandable with microSD up to 400GB)
6.5″ FHD+ LTPS LCD, HONOR FullView
20MP f/1.8 + depth sensor
16MP f/2.0 selfie camera
3750 mAh battery
RM799

HONOR 8C Specs

Snapdragon 632, octa-core up to 1.8 GHz, 14nm FinFET
3GB RAM
32GB storage (expandable via microSD up to 256GB)
6.26″ HD+ IPS LCD
13MP f/1.8 + 2MP depth sensor
8MP f/2.0
4000 mAh battery
RM549

The new prices will be available across all platforms, HONOR Experiential Stores, hihonor, Shopee, Lazada and all partner stores.
Pokdepinion: Damn the HONOR View20 is shaping up to be an even better buy now!
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[LEAKED] ASUS ZenFone 5’s design appears online; vertical dual camera, 18:9 display

The next step for ASUS after the ZenFone 4 is, naturally, the ZenFone 5. Once again using a name they have used way back in 2014, the ASUS ZenFone 5 is set to arrive at Mobile World Congress 2018. Here’s a peek at a member of the ASUS ZenFone 5 family, codenamed ASUS X00PD, courtesy of images obtained from a leaked user manual.

If the images are to be believed, ASUS seems to have been inspired by a certain fruity tech brand. Yep, a vertically-oriented dual camera. While rumors were rife of a iPhone X-esque notch in the screen, thankfully that didn’t make it to the final product. ASUS seems to have moved forward with a metal unibody too, unlike their previous lower end devices which featured plastic at the top and bottom ends.

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The front looks to be carried over from the recent ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1, which features a 5.7″ 18:9 display. Hopefully this one has an upgraded resolution of 2160 x 1080, but I am not keeping my hopes too high. The screen’s corners are nicely curved though. The thick body also points to a large battery in this device, which probably means this device will be a part of the Max series.

Why did I say it’s a mid-range device? Geekbench entries by the device codenamed ASUS X00PD showed that the device sports a Snapdragon 430. It is also shown to be running Android 8.0 Oreo. The device also comes with a microUSB port, which isn’t something ASUS uses in their flagship devices. Luckily, ASUS didn’t get inspired by the fruity tech brand to remove the 3.5mm jack as well.
Source: WinFuture
Pokdepinion: I hope the Snapdragon 430 isn’t really going to be used in a third generation of their mid-range devices. The Snapdragon 450 is a much better choice.
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Honor 8 unboxing and first impressions

I was lucky enough to have gotten what is most probably the very first Honor 8 in Malaysia in a lucky draw at the Honor 8 launch event yesterday. Thank you Honor Malaysia! I actually thought I would not unbox it until I settle off my other commitments. But yeah, who could resist opening a brand new phone? So here goes, our unboxing and first impressions of the Pearl White variant of the Honor 8.
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Unboxing

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The Honor 8 comes in a very slim packaging, and reminds me of the Huawei P8‘s packaging. Instead of the usual blue color box that Honor’s more affordable devices come in, the Honor 8 comes in a white box with embossed lines running across it from the top to the sides.

Over on the back of the packaging, we see the usual certification labels, as well as the IMEI numbers and variant you are getting. This is the Pearl White variant, which features 4GB RAM and 32GB of storage.

The phone and other contents of the package are housed in an inner tray that slides out easily once you break the seal holding it in the outer cover. The phone is slotted vertically into the cardboard structure, allowing for a slimmer packaging. It also offers a unique unboxing experience as you get to pull out the Honor 8 from the box with that little plastic tab. The rest of the contents are also accessible via the little tab. Pull it and the entire inner compartment comes out to reveal two more smaller boxes.

Here are all the contents of the packaging. Some usual documentation, the USB charger, USB Type-A to Type-C charger and also the SIM tray ejector pin that is secured on its own piece of card. Usually Honor devices come with the pin on one of the inner boxes, and with this arrangement you actually risk losing the card along with the SIM tray ejector pin.

The Honor 8 comes with a fast charging 18W charger which has a USB Type-A port. This is great as it allowed Honor to bundle a single USB Type-A to Type-C cable to work with the fast charger as well as any powerbank or PC with a standard USB port.

The wrapper that protected the Honor 8 in the packaging is essentially all you need to read to get started.

First impressions

The front of the device is pretty blank except for the logo on the lower edge and the usual call speaker at the top flanked by the front camera and proximity sensor. No hole is needed for the notification light as it is nicely integrated into the speaker grille. It feels great in the hand, but people coming from larger devices may find the 5.2″ screen size a little small for them. It really is shocking what we consider “small” for smartphones nowadays.

Over on the back we have the dual camera system, the laser autofocus system and dual LED flash at the top right corner. The fingerprint sensor is also on the back, my all-time favorite location for fingerprint sensors. Another Honor emblem marks the lower back of the device. The rear “Aurora” glass panel reflects light very uniquely due to it featuring 15 layers of glass stacked upon one another. Each incident ray of light can make the back of the Honor 8 look different, which according to Honor represents the dynamic nature of young digital natives.

Starting from the top, this is one of the most interesting edges where the Honor 8 features a nice IR blaster for controlling your usual electrical appliances. Powered by Smart Control 4.0, the Honor 8 supposedly supports up to 232,740 products from 5810 brands. I just want to control the TV at my local mamak. The secondary microphone hole is also here.

The volume button and power button are located on the right side, with the power button featuring a different texture to allow you to easily distinguish the two buttons by touch. The buttons are tactile but aren’t clicky. The power button will most probably not see much use with the fingerprint sensor on the back though.

Over on the bottom we have the 3.5mm jack, USB Type-C port and the mono speaker grille. I wish Honor had designed the Honor 8 to feature grilles on both sides of the USB port like on most of the other Huawei and Honor devices, but I am sure they had their reasons to change their usual design.

The left edge is only home to the single SIM tray.
With that, we wrap up the unboxing and first impressions of the Honor 8. The full review of the Honor 8 will be coming really soon, so do stay tuned!
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon Review – Reliable Featherweight

Unboxing the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon Review – Box

Let’s kick off our Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon review with the unboxing. Inside the box, you will be able to find the following items:
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon Review – Box content

65W power adapter
USB-C cable
User guide and warranty
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon laptop itself

Appearance
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon Review – Lid
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is an ultraportable productivity laptop. It has a rather simple design in this white colour scheme, with only the Yoga logo on the top-left corner and the usual Lenovo logo on the bottom-right corner taking up a smaller space. It is said to be made up of high-strength carbon fiber for the lid and magnesium-aluminum alloy for the bottom, but the lid feels kinda plasticky, albeit a more solid one.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon Review – Open up the lid
Open up the lid and you’ll see the 13.3-inch 2.5K IPS display with slim bezels on 3 sides, with the bottom bezel being the thickest. The top bezel has a slight bump in the centre, which is most likely needed to fit the webcam in. You also get a white-backlit chiclet keyboard sans Numpad, a trackpad, and some product labels.

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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon Review – Ports
On the left side, you have two USB-C ports and an LED indicator in between them. As for the right side, you have another USB-C port, a 3.5mm combo audio jack, and the power button. There’s nothing on the rear except for a good view of the hinge.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon Review – Bottom
Moving to the bottom of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon, you will see more product labels, three rubberized stands to give the laptop a bit of a lift from the surface, air vent, and two speaker grilles. There are six exposed screws here, but there may be a screw hidden under one of these labels, which may result in warranty being voided if torn.
Overall, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon has a simple, modern design that can easily fit in for working adults and students looking for something very light to bring around. At first, you might not be confident with how the lid feels because of how thin the carbon fiber material being used. After a while, you start to realize that it’s a lot more solid than you might think.
Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i7-1165G7 @ 2.4 GHz (up to 4.7 GHz Boost), 4C/8T, 10nm SuperFin, 28W TDP

RAM
16GB LPDDR4X 4266MHz

GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Storage
1TB SSD, M.2 2280, PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe, TLC (Samsung PM981A)

Software
Microsoft Windows 10 Home

Connectivity
Wireless 802.11ax Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0 Wired 1 x Thunderbolt 4 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C

Display
13.3″ 2.5K (2560 x 1600) 60Hz IPS Anti-glare LED-backlit display with narrow bezels, 300 nits

Audio
2 x 2W Harman Kardon speakers with Dolby Atmos2 x digital microphones 1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack

Power
65W power adapter 50Whr 4-cell Li-polymer battery

Dimensions
295.9 x 208.85 x 14.25 mm

Weight
0.97 kg

Performance

Starting off with CrystalDiskMark, the storage drive in the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon performed pretty well. It should be more than enough for most people so you can expect fast boot ups and minimal loading times, if any. For those of you who are wondering, this is the 1TB Samsung PM981a SSD.

On Cinebench R15, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon performed decently enough. The single core score is definitely well but the multi-core performance is certainly lacking.

As for Cinebench R20, the multi-core score didn’t seem as bad as the previous one but it’s still lagging behind the competition. This is evident as another laptop running the same CPU, Intel Core i7-1165G7 has a noticeably higher score.

On Unigine SuperPosition’s 4K Optimized benchmark, the score is rather low but this is understandable as this test is GPU-reliant. I’m personally surprised that it passed the 1,000 which means that the Intel Iris Xe graphics definitely gives a noticeable boost in performance compared to the old Intel UHD Graphics. It won’t be as powerful as say a GTX 1650, but it’s still something.

The same can be said with 3DMark’s Time Spy benchmark, with the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon, with it getting a low score but not too low either. If you don’t need to do anything graphically-intensive, this shouldn’t be something to worry about.

In PCMark, you can see that the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is a well-rounded laptop here. It’s no surprise that digital content creation is the lowest here as it needs more firepower. It would make for an excellent laptop for light gaming, work, and studies, that’s for sure.

Lastly, we have PCMark’s Modern Office endurance test which tests for battery life for productivity-based tasks. The battery life is good enough as it lasted 8 hours and 40 minutes (520 minutes) before it died out. It may not have the longest battery life for a laptop of this kind, but it’s definitely more than enough within practical reasons.
Need a laptop with something unique to offer? Check out our review of the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus by clicking right here.
User Experience
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon Review
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon laptop has adequate power for those who prioritize on having a lightweight machine. It’s powered by the Intel Core i7-1165G7 CPU with Intel Iris Xe graphics. As for memory, it has a 16GB LPDDR4X RAM at 4266MHz. For the most part, it runs rather quietly, but it does get a little warm from time to time. It’s really nothing to worry about however, but make sure there’s nothing blocking the bottom air vent. Memory is definitely more than adequate for what it’s intended for.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon Review – Display
As for the display, the 13.3-inch display is great. You get good viewing angles and the colours are certainly punchy, but I feel that the screen is a little dim. It does use a 2.5K resolution display so it’s a step up from Full HD, and I feel is a reasonable step up as 4K can be a little too much still.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon Review – 3-in-1 USB-C hub
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is meant to be something like the MacBook or Dell XPS 13, so the available ports may seem like a surprise if you’re not familiar with it. It has three USB-C ports consisting of a Thunderbolt 4 port and two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C ports, and a combo audio jack. If you want to get more ports, you will have to get a hub or dock for it. As this does have a Thunderbolt 4 port, it’s potential for expansion is much better compared to regular USB-C ports, so best to find accessories that can take advantage of it. It’s worth noting that Lenovo did include 3-in-1 USB-C hub gives you a USB-A port, HDMI port, and VGA port by sacrificing one USB-C port.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon Review – Keyboard

As for the keyboard, we have a backlit chiclet keyboard with no Numpad. It’s comfortable to use with decent tactility, short travel distance and decently-sized keys so it’s easy to press. The trackpad works fine, but nothing much to say about it. You’re better off using your own mouse.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon Review

In the sound department, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon’s speakers are rather soft at maximum volume. As for sound quality, it’s rather bland with bass essentially being non-existent. They are built-in speakers so can’t really expect much from it. You’re better off using your favourite pair of headsets instead.
If you’re looking for something more premium, check out our review of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus by clicking right here.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon Verdict
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon Review
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is a good productivity laptop if you really need a machine that is very light. You get solid build quality, reliable performance, 2.5K resolution display, comfortable keyboard, more than adequate memory capacity, good battery life, USB-C charging, and Thunderbolt 4 in a very lightweight body.
However, it doesn’t have touchscreen support, the choice of ports here may surprise people, it may look rather plain, and the screen is a little dim. At RM5,159, it may be a little pricey but given what it offers, it’s not a surprise. At the end of our Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon review, I award this with our Silver Pokdeward.

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PUBG MOBILE to be featured in 2022 Asian Games as a medal event

Nailing home the point that esports is an actual sport, the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China has added PUBG MOBILE as one of the eight games that will be played in the official esports program. The other games that will be played include Arena of Valor Asian Games Version, DOTA 2, Dream Three Kingdoms 2, EA SPORTS FIFA, Hearthstone, League of Legends and Street Fighter V.
PUBG MOBILE is a medal event at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games
Starting in the 2018 Asian Games, esports has been represented as a demonstration sport. Finally in 2022, esports will be a part of the official program and as a medal event. What this means is that players will be competing in PUBG MOBILE Asian Games Version to win gold, leaving their mark in the scene as some of the top players in the game.
The Asian Games is a multi-sport event where Asia’s best athletes compete, and it is recognized by the International Olympics Committee as the second-largest event of its kind, after the Olympics.

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PUBG MOBILE esports circuit has grown significantly, with 14 new leagues in 2021 and a total prize pool of $15 million, which is the highest ever in mobile esports history. The game has also proven to be very popular in Malaysia with the success of the PUBG MOBILE PRO LEAGUE (PMPL MY/SG) now in its fourth season. With over a billion downloads worldwide, PUBG MOBILE is one of the most popular mobile esport titles right now.
Pokdepinion: This is definitely a pretty huge milestone for mobile esports, and esports in general too!
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Review — the new go-to gaming CPU?

The most affordable of the AMD Ryzen 5000 series should presumably provide the best bang for buck for gamers who just want to take advantage of the higher boost clocks and IPC possible with the Zen 3 architecture, right?
Not everyone needs 16 cores and 32 threads of processing horsepower, and six cores does sound like a sweet spot for gamers, as a lot of older games don’t really take advantage of the higher core counts we have today anyway. Well, we will see if our assumptions will ring true, as we take a look at the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X.
Unboxing

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As the AMD Ryzen 5000 series lineup is still pretty small, there’s no confusing between the models. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X comes in a box with a 5 marked in the lower right corner, easily allowing you to identify it. It is also the largest box in the lineup, simply because it is the only one to come with a cooler, the AMD Wraith Stealth.

There you have it, the Wraith Stealth cooler, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X itself, a sticker and some documentation. It is probably worth mentioning that the Wraith Stealth is a slight downgrade from the Wraith Spire that was bundled with the Ryzen 5 3600X, but then again the TDP is now a mere 65W, versus the 95W TDP that the Ryzen 5 3600X was rated at.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Specifications

Cores / Threads
6C/12T

Base Clock / Max Boost
3.7 / 4.6 GHz

Cache
32MB L3 cache

Memory
Up to 128GB, 2-channel, DDR4-3200

Integrated Graphics
No

PCIe
16+4 lanes, PCIe 4.0

TDP
65W

Process
TSMC 7nm

Socket
AM4

Test System

CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

Cooler
Cooler Master ML240R

Motherboard
ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (WiFi) (BIOS ver. 2502)

GPU
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 OC Edition

Memory
2 x 8GB T-FORCE XTREEM ARGB DDR4-3600 CL14

Storage
Kingston UV400 120GB
Kingston UV500 1TB
Seagate FireCuda SSHD 1TB

Power Supply
Cooler Master V1200 Platinum

Performance
The newer core configuration that comes with the Zen 3 architecture means that per-CCX overclocking is out of the question for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. Still, the enhanced boost algorithms and optimizations allows the Ryzen 5 5600X to boost up to 4.65GHz at stock. It also seems like we managed to get our hands on a pretty good sample that allowed us to overclock to a sweet 4.775GHz. But more on that later.
CPU Performance

AMD has clearly made huge gains when it comes to single-core performance, obliterating its predecessors based on the Zen 2 architecture. However as the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X only boasts of six cores, it is still at an disadvantage against the likes of the Ryzen 7 3800XT in multi-core. Still, we can see that the gap is actually pretty small despite having 2 less cores.
An interesting thing to note is that we managed to overclock the CPU above its maximum boost frequencies of around 4.65GHz, which allowed us to get an even higher single-core score after a manual OC, versus using PBO. We were never successful with this on previous AMD Ryzen processors, so this was quite interesting.

3DMark sees similar gains from the manual overclock. PBO yields a nice 1.62% boost, while the manual overclock takes things up to 5.43%. Once again, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X proves to be the best six-core CPU you can get right now, only coming up behind the processors with more cores.

Realbench sees it post surprisingly good performance in the lightly-threaded Image Editing section, beating out even the flagship AMD Ryzen 9 5950X. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X only gets taken down a notch in the more multi-threaded tasks like the Heavy Multitasking and H.264 Video Editing, although it still comes out on top of the Core i9-10900K in the former.

In 7-zip, we see virtually no difference between the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and the Ryzen 9 5950X. We have seen that 7-zip prefers processors with large caches, which is why we see the Zen 3 processors lead the Intel processors significantly.

Obviously when we have more cores utilized, the CPUs with the higher core counts begin to pull ahead. However the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X still holds its ground in the Compressing section against the Ryzen 7 3800XT, which is yet again very interesting as it comes with two fewer cores.
Gaming

As you would expect, games can’t use up to the full potential of all 16 cores and 32 processing threads that the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X can offer. As such, the performance offered by the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is actually on par, if not better at times, than what the Ryzen 9 5950X can offer, thanks to our sample’s ability to be manually overclocked to 4.8GHz on all cores, which is significantly higher than the 4.15GHz that the Ryzen 9 5950X achieves on all cores at stock.
Anyone upgrading from a Zen 2 processor will also be looking at a nice performance boost, making it a great upgrade for gamers who want to really take advantage of their high-end GPUs, especially at the lower resolutions. When you consider that even the overclocked Intel Core i9-10900K is barely able to maintain a lead, you will realize just how great a processor the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is for gamers.
Clocks, Thermals, Power

Average Clocks [GHz]
Average voltage [V]
Average CPU+SOC power [W]
Average Temps [°C]

Stock
4.415
1.180V
62.86
57

Precision Boost Overdrive
4.563
1.31V
87.02
71

Manual OC
4.775
1.319V
86.00
71

At stock and with PBO enabled, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X can boost up to 4.65GHz, once again a good 50MHz above the rated boost clocks on the box. However as mentioned earlier, our sample allowed us to overclock to a good 4.775GHz, which allowed us to not only enjoy better all-core performance, but also better single-core performance at the same time.
The power draw is also really low for the performance on offer, which not only bodes well for efficiency, but also means that you will be able to get away with smaller coolers in tighter systems with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X.
Conclusion

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is definitely a very enticing upgrade, especially if you are a gamer. It offers great gaming performance, and yet you still have enough performance to tackle pretty much anything you can throw at it.
If you are a content creator, there might still be an argument to be made for the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, which has a pretty similar MSRP but offers two more cores. Of course, the keyword is MSRP, as while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is supposed to be priced at RM1349, good luck finding either CPU offered at their respective MSRPs.

Still, once the supply issues dissipate, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X may pose as one of the best CPUs a gamer can get, given that it is relatively affordable, gives you all the benefits of the Zen 3 architecture, and you don’t even have to change your motherboard, if you are coming from an older AM4 processor.

Our thanks to AMD for sending us the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X for review.
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The critically acclaimed South Park role-playing game, The Stick of Truth, is finally making its way to the Nintendo Switch, release date confirmed.
South Park: The Stick of Truth Confirmed for Nintendo Switch

The folks over at Ubisoft has announced that South Park: The Stick of Truth will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch. It will be released only in digital form on 25th September 25 2018 for USD $29.99.

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We first got to know about this port in Ubisoft’s first-quarter financials for the 2018-2019 fiscal year but now, it has been officially announced. Development of the port was managed by South Park Digital Studios, not Obsidian Entertainment.
Initially launched in 2014 and developed by Obsidian Entertainment, South Park: The Stick of Truth was highly praised for combining South Park’s sense of humour and typical RPG mechanics.
It was later ported to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and is finally making its way to the Nintendo Switch. The show’s creators, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, played a huge role in developing the game, something that wasn’t common in past South Park games.
The game’s sequel, A Fractured But Whole, is already available for the Nintendo Switch since April of this year.
For more information about the game, click right here to head to the official website.
Pokdepinion: Always had an itch to replay the game. Since I bring my Nintendo Switch everywhere and the game’s price is relatively affordable, getting it for my Switch would be great.
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Do This and Get LEGO The Lord of the Rings for FREE on PC

After numerous free games have hit PC recently, we have yet another free game for PC gamers this holiday season. This time, it’s LEGO The Lord of the Rings, and yes, it is absolutely free.
Here’s a summary of the game, courtesy of Steam:
Based on The Lord of the Rings motion picture trilogy, LEGO The Lord of the Rings follows the original story-lines of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, taking players through the epic story events re-imagined with the humor and endless variety of LEGO play.
Trusted with the dangerous task to destroy an ancient magical ring that threatens all that is good, Frodo is forced to leave his peaceful home. But the ring wants to be found and the road to Mount Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed, will be perilous and riddled with Orcs and fouler things.
To help Frodo, a Fellowship is formed —Aragorn the Ranger, Gandalf the Wizard, Legolas the Elf, Gimli the Dwarf, Boromir a Man of Gondor, and Frodo’s Hobbit friends Sam, Merry and Pippin. Players relive the legend through the LEGO mini-figures, as they explore wonders, solve timeless riddles, and overcome endless foes in their quest to destroy the Ring.
To claim LEGO The Lord of the Rings for free, all you have to do is head on over to Humble Bundle and subscribe to their newsletter. You can cancel your subscription anytime after redeeming your free copy. This offer will be eligible until 22nd December 10AM PT (23rd December 2AM GMT+8).

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To make things faster and easier, you can click right here to claim the game straight, though will still need to subscribe to the newsletter.
Happy holidays, everyone.
Pokdepinion: I can feel my games library filling up just with these free games alone.
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PC case prices expected to go up soon

I think at this point, instead of listing out things that are going to get more expensive, we should have a list of things that aren’t getting more expensive. One of those things might be a PC case, but apparently, that’s not the case. Due to shipping container prices going up, PC case prices are also expected to go up soon.
PC cases are expected to go up by about £10 (~RM58), as shipping container costs have increased about 8 to 10 fold in the past year. As PC cases are pretty large, you can only cram about 1500 of them into a container. While manufacturers and retailers have largely absorbed the impact, it will sooner or later be passed on to consumers.
It is stipulated that by the end of the year, most cases in the market will be about £10 pricier, which is not that bad if you are looking at really premium cases. But if you are literally penny pinching and trying to get the most bang for your buck by choosing a really cheap case, that same amount could be a 30% increase.

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I am not saying to go out and hoard cases, but if you are planning a build, you might want to buy your PC case now.
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Pokdepinion: Luckily PC cases can be reused practically forever until you are bored of the aesthetics…
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unifi Is Offering You The Chance To Catch The 30th SEA Games With Tanah Pusaka Contest

The folks at unifi has today announce of a new contest called unifi Tanah Pusaka, where you stand a chance in winning yourself the chance to witness the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines that takes place this 30th of November 2019.

In the contest, they are challenging you to be creative and make your own version of ‘Tanah Pusaka’, a 1960s song that emblems the nation’s patriotic spirit.
Interested in participating? To be one of the 5 winners, all you need to do is follow the following steps:

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Follow any of unifi’s official social media platforms either on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and share or repost unifi’s Tanah Pusaka video. Be sure to set your profile as ‘Public’ until 30th November 2019. Once you have done so, you are automatically enrolled in the contest
Post your most creative version of the Tanah Pusaka video on your social media platform. Ensure that your submission is original and genuinely yours. You can post more than one video
Include the hashtags #khabarbaik and #unifitanahpusaka in all your submissions

The contest is now running and will last until the 15th of November 2019. Winners with the most creative entries will win themselves two return flight tickets to the Philippines, two tickets to the 2019 SEA Games Opening Ceremony, hotel accomodations, airport transfers, and travel insurance for the trip. Winners will be revealed on the 16th of November 2019.
For more details, you can check out unifi’s Facebook page.
Pokdepinion: Think you’ve got what it takes? Well what are you waiting for ;)
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Nokia and Zeiss Partnership Has Officially Ended

Nokia phones coming with Zeiss optics is like bread and peanut butter now, with it feeling quite common for the longest time. Moving forward, things will change as HMD Global announced that the partnership between the two companies has officially ended.
The decision to not continue with the partnership is said to be mutual, though no further reasons were shared from both companies. The last Nokia smartphone to feature Zeiss optics was the XR20, and we have since seen Zeiss optics being featured on the smartphone of other brands, such as the vivo X60.

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Of course, we knew for a while that the partnership wasn’t an exclusive one, as they also have another famous partner for mobile imaging, and that is none other than Sony. One thing’s for sure, if we see more Nokia smartphones down the road, it will likely be different from what we’re used to seeing.
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Pokdepinion: I somewhat saw this coming for a while now. Would be interesting to see if Zeiss ends up having more partners in the mobile imaging department soon.
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HONOR Malaysia Is Offering Fans RM 808 In Free Gifts This 11.11 Season

Good news HONOR fans! HONOR Malaysia is rewarding their loyal followers free gifts worth up RM808 during the upcoming 11.11 season, on top of discounts on fan favourites. This year, HONOR is offering region-specific deals at HONOR Experience stores in order to cater to a wider range of consumers.

Also happening during HONOR Malaysia’s 11.11 Sale is the brand’s O2O deals, where consumers will get the chance to purchase the HONOR 9X Pro, HONOR 9A and HONOR MagicWatch 2 at lower prices when they opt to order them online at hihonor or pick up in-stores.

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HONOR O2O deals

The HONOR O2O deals will run from 9 November to 11 November 2020 and will include HONOR products such as:

HONOR 9A at RM 399 (discounted from RM 549)
HONOR 9X Pro at RM 699 (discounted from RM 999)
HONOR MagicWatch 2 at RM 459 (discounted from RM 699)

Klang Valley deals
Following the announcement of HONOR Malaysia’s collaboration with ZUS Coffee, Klang Valley consumers will enjoy an additional 50% off their cup of joe when they purchase the following HONOR products from 12 November to 15 November 2020.

HONOR 9X at RM 799 (discounted from RM 849). Free gifts include HONOR Scale 2* OR HONOR giftbox, ZUS Coffee 50% voucher.
HONOR 9X Lite at RM 649 (discounted from RM 699). Free gifts include HONOR Scale 2* OR HONOR giftbox, ZUS Coffee 50% voucher.
HONOR 9A at RM 479 (discounted from RM 549). Free gifts include HONOR water bottle, 15GB Huawei Cloud Storage, ZUS Coffee 50% voucher.
HONOR MagicBook 14 at RM 2,799 (discounted from RM 2,999). Free gifts include HONOR backpack, Bluetooth mouse, HONOR Scale 2, ZUS Coffee 50% voucher.
HONOR MagicWatch 2 46mm at RM 529 (discounted from RM 699). Free gifts include ZUS Coffee 50% voucher.

East Malaysia deals

For fans out in East Malaysia, don’t worry as HONOR Malaysia has got you covered. They are offering 11 days of Great Deals, with special deals and up to 11 free gifts for a selected product each day from 1 November to 11 November 2020.

Date
Model
RRP
11.11
Free Gifts

1 Nov
HONOR MagicWatch 2
RM 649
RM 599
N/A

2 Nov
HONOR Watch Magic
 RM 499
RM 399
N/A

3 Nov
HONOR 8A
RM 469
N/A
11 HONOR exclusive gifts

4 Nov
HONOR 9X Pro
RM 999
RM 949
HONOR Sport Pro, 11 HONOR
exclusive gifts

5 Nov
HONOR 9X
RM 849
RM 799
HONOR Band 5 Sport, 11 HONOR exclusive gifts

6 Nov
HONOR 9S
RM 359
N/A
11 HONOR exclusive gifts

7 Nov
HONOR 9A
RM 549
RM 499
Bluetooth Music Lamp, 11 HONOR exclusive gifts

8 Nov
HONOR 9X Lite
RM 699
RM 649
HONOR 10,000 mAh powerbank,
11 HONOR exclusive gifts

9 Nov
HONOR 8S Prime
RM 429
N/A
11 HONOR exclusive gifts

10 Nov
MagicBook 14
8GB+256GB
RM 2,229
N/A
HONOR Backpack, Bluetooth
mouse, 11 HONOR exclusive gifts

MagicBook 14
16GB+512GB
RM 2,999
N/A
HONOR Scale 2, HONOR
Backpack, Bluetooth mouse ,11
HONOR exclusive gifts

11 Nov
HONOR MagicBook Pro
RM 3,599
N/A
Microsoft Office 365 (one year),
HONOR Backpack, Bluetooth
mouse 11 HONOR exclusive gifts

HONOR Watch GS Pro
RM 999
N/A
HONOR Sport Pro, 11 HONOR
exclusive gifts

Southern Deals
There are also special deals for HONOR fans in South Malaysia. These deals will run from 9 November to 11 November 2020.

Model
RRP
 Free Gifts

HONOR 9X
RM 849
HONOR Scale 2, HONOR backpack

HONOR 9X Lite
RM 699

HONOR 8S
 RM 429
HONOR Scale 2, HONOR backpack

HONOR 8S
RM 429

HONOR 7S
RM 299

HONOR Watch GS Pro
 RM 999
HONOR giftbox, HONOR backpack

HONOR MagicBook Pro
 RM 3,599
HONOR giftbox, HONOR backpack

HONOR MagicBook Pro
 RM 3,599

HONOR MagicBook 14 16GB+512GB
RM 2,999

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Northern Deals
The HONOR deals for those in North Malaysia will also run from 9 November to 11 November 2020.

Model
RRP
11.11
Free Gifts

HONOR 9X
RM 849
 RM 799
HONOR Scale

HONOR 9X Lite
 RM 699
 RM 649
HONOR Giftbox

HONOR 9S
 RM 359
 N/A
HONOR umbrella

HONOR 8S
 RM 429
 RM 349
HONOR umbrella

HONOR MagicBook Pro
RM 3,599
N/A
 HONOR Scale 2

For more information on HONOR Malaysia’s 11.11 deals, check out HONOR’s official e-commerce website right here or their official Facebook page right here.
Pokdepinion: So many attractive products at attractive prices! Why you gotta make me spend, HONOR Malaysia?
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Tekken 7 Negan and Julia Chang DLC Release Date Confirmed

For Tekken 7 Season Pass 2, we knew of six characters that will be joining the game’s roster of playable characters. Those six are Anna Williams, Lei Wulong, Armor King, Marduk, Julia Chang and guest character from AMC’s The Walking Dead, Negan. We now finally know the release date for two of the latter characters.
During EVO Japan 2019, we were shown new gameplay videos of both Negan and Julia Chang. We were also then treated to a hilarious bit for Negan’s trailer where he is shown “interrogating” Katsuhiro Harada, ensuring that he will be appearing in the game’s next update.
With this being the final two characters of Season Pass 2, there’s essentially nothing left to expect from the game as of now. While some are expecting a Season Pass 3 perhaps being announced in the next EVO tournament, others are expecting Tekken 8 already. Personally, it may be too soon for a sequel so it’s either there will be only minor updates or there will be a Season Pass 3 coming up. Only time will tell.

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Julia Chang and Negan will be coming to Tekken 7 on 28th February 2019.
Pokdepinion: Can’t wait to give Negan a try. It’s certainly going to be a breath of fresh air, that’s for sure.
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Nvidia GTX 980 Ti release, Titan X performance for cheaper price

Browse any tech site today, you will find lots of news and reviews on the new Nvidia GTX 980 Ti. Meanwhile, at Pokde.net, we are still waiting for someone send us a sample to review. Waiting and waiting… With a price tag of just USD 650 (around RM2400) this card is literally insane in gaming performance. I’ve read a lot of gaming reviews and it’s still on par with the much pricier Titan X, not just in game benchmarks but also in CUDA benchmarks we can say the difference is negligible.

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The clear difference between the GTX 980Ti and Titan X is the number of CUDA cores which made me assume that the GTX 980Ti will lose to the Titan X when it comes to CUDA applications, but it does not. You can check Tomshardware‘s review page that show it’s almost the same.

We might wonder why the GTX 980 Ti exists, in my opinion NVIDIA just want to fill the gap between the Titan X and GTX 980. With incoming rival from AMD which are (FINALLY) prepared to announced their new Fiji XT with HBM 1.0 technology after a long delay. With a price tag of only RM2400, it’s packed with 6GB of VRAM, good enough for you to play games at 4K resolution (with AA disabled for some games). This maybe one way NVIDIA is planning to counter the rumored Radeon Fury.

Pokdepinion : This June we will witness another GPU price war from both NVIDIA and AMD. For these few days, the GTX 980Ti is the best card for your money if you want to play on 4K resolution, but you might want to wait and read about AMD’s upcoming Fiji GPU’s performance and pricing. For GTX Titan X owner, you should not be sad about this, even though GTX 980Ti is on par with a GTX Titan X in terms of performance, but in a scenario of 4K gaming with AA, I believe the 6GB of a GTX 980 Ti is insufficient for all the frame buffer, thus the 12GB GTX Titan X will still be the king for some time.
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AVF Gaming Freak AMP-G1 Xtra Large Review

I just received a new mousepad from AVF, the Gaming Freak AMP-G1. It is only available in one size which is Xtra Large. The fabric surface is smooth or what AVF calls speed version and is meant to reduce the friction between the mouse and the mousepad. So without further ado, let’s get into testing the mousepad.

Appearance

A big Gaming Freak logo with fire motifs sits right in the center of this mousepad. The logo looks pretty good to me and the fire motifs helps to enhance the “gamer” look of the mousepad. The rest of it is plain black which is good to prevent tracking issues with certain mice. The thick rubber base offers good support for the wrist and it’s also grippy to prevent it from sliding around when you perform furious swipes with your mouse.

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Specifications

400mm x 320mm x 4mm
Smooth fabric material
Rubber base

User Experience
First off, it’s huge. It barely fit on my table. I usually use a small Razer Goliathus Speed Edition and this is way bigger. I had to tuck a corner away under my laptop and my keyboard is half on the mousepad. Gamers with bigger tables may favor the large size but for me, no thanks.

The size isn’t a flaw but perhaps AVF should offer more sizes to choose from. One size really doesn’t fit all in the world of mousepads. Enough about the size, let’s move on to the overall feel of the mousepad.

Taking a closer look at the surface of the mousepad, you will find it’s of pretty good quality, right up there with the bigger brands. Tracking is very consistent on this mousepad after I tuned my Logitech Proteus Core G502 to the surface. In fact I prefer the surface over my Goliathus’ which is a far bit rougher than the AVF Gaming Freak AMP-G1’s. The smooth surface allows you to use less energy to move the mouse across the surface and resulted in me dropping the DPI from 2000 to 1800. The 4mm thickness also offered my wrist good support and I felt very comfortable with it. Until my wrist slid over the edge of the AMP-G1. There is no stitched edging for this mousepad, and AVF seems to have used some type of glue or bonding agent which made the edges of the mousepad to be hard and caused my wrist to itch. I am not sure if it is an isolated case with my review sample or it’s a widespread problem, but it’s such a let down given the nice surface. Without stitching the durability of the mousepad is also questionable.
I played my new favorite game, Witcher 3, and I never noticed any issues with my mouse control which is everything you want from a mousepad anyway. Being immersed in the game, I momentarily forgot about the problematic edges. And the increased smoothness coming from a Goliathus really made mouse movements feel more fluid while not too smooth till it’s difficult to control.

Conclusion
Except for the stiff edges making my wrist itch while I am using it, this mousepad comes highly recommended. Besides that, RM59 is a very reasonable price for this excellent mousepad. If your wrists never hit the edge of the mousepad, you will not have any issues at all with this mousepad. Hence, I award it the Bronze Award for the excellent surface and the grippy and thick rubber base. If it was actually comfortable to use I would have given it Gold, but that edge is just too uncomfortable for my wrist.

Our thanks to AVF Future Link Sdn. Bhd. for providing the review sample.

You may also be interested in our reviews of other AVF products which you can find here.
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If you’ve watched high rank Apex Legends gameplay, then I’m sure you’ve noticed the professionals employing a myriad of movement techniques to traverse more efficiently and make themselves harder to hit. Tap strafing is one such technique, and Respawn Entertainment is looking to remove it in a future update.
Apex Legends Will Remove Tap Strafing in Future Update

After much consideration and debate, we’ve decided to remove tap-strafing from @playapex in patch 10.1.
Our reasoning: It’s inaccessible, lacks readability/counterplay, and is exacerbated by movement abilities.
The next patch notes will include a more detailed note about this.
— Respawn (@Respawn) August 31, 2021

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According to the official Respawn Entertainment Twitter account, they are preparing for another Apex Legends update that will remove tap strafing from the game. To be precise, it will be the next update, patch 10.1.
For those of you who aren’t aware, tap strafing is a movement technique that allows you make sharper, faster turns with ease. It’s typically used by high level players to make it harder for enemies to shoot them down.
This shouldn’t cause too much problems, especially amongst casual gamers but for the more competitive crowd, it may lead to a significant change in the meta given how frequently it’s used. With that being said however, it will only affect PC gamers as it’s simply not possible to do so on console as it requires the use of the scroll wheel.
Apex Legends is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Origin.
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Pokdepinion: Since I’m not playing this game too competitively, I’m fine with it. I also see this as an opportunity to bridge the gap between console and PC gamers, which is typically more noticeable from the start of Diamond rank.
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Samsung Galaxy Smartphone Users Receive Mysterious “1” Notification – A Teaser?

Samsung Care Ambassador: “From what I can tell, this is a some test on Samsung’s end to assure services are working. U expect Samsung will make an official statement explaining but I want to mention it now to hopefully put some of you at ease.”
Feels like we’re in good hands. /s
— Rafael Rivera (@WithinRafael) February 20, 2020

Something mysterious, yet interesting has happened with various Samsung Galaxy smartphone users all over the world. It appears that a number of users have reported getting a mysterious notification that simply reads “1”, with another number 1 right below it.
There’s no clue as to what exactly the notification is supposed to be. According to a known engineer, Rafael Rivera, a Samsung Care Ambassador mentioned that this is a test done by Samsung to ensure that services are in working order. The company is expected to make an official statement explaining the matter but they would like to mention it now to ease the tension.
There’s no clear indication as to what models receive the notification. From what we’ve discovered, it’s a wide array of devices, including the Galaxy S10 series, Note 10 series, and the Galaxy Z Flip. From what we understand, there shouldn’t be an exclusivity on who receives the notification, just a matter of using the brand’s line of smartphones.

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Interestingly, our very own Superdaddy also received the same notification on his Samsung Galaxy Note 10+.
This isn’t the first time that smartphone users have received odd notifications however. OnePlus users have reportedly received a notification with garbled text and Chinese characters which was said to be for a failed internal test with regards to a software update.
Simply put, there’s nothing to be worried about if you have received the notification. It could be a teaser of sorts for what’s to come, but we’ll have to wait for an official announcement first to be certain.
Source: TheVerge
Pokdepinion: I know I’d be curious if I received it myself. I wouldn’t be worried about it, though.
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Pay Your Bills At 7-Eleven And Stand A Chance To Win Up To RM60,000

7-Eleven Malaysia is hosting their Jom Pay Bills & Win contest with over RM60,000 worth of cash and e-vouchers to be won.
7-Eleven Jom Pay Bills & Win

The contest, which is co-powered by Razer Merchant Services is open to all 7-Eleven customers in the country from now till the 19th of September 2021.

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Through the contest, you can submit as many entries as you want when making bill payments. You stand a chance in being one of the two Grand Prize winners who will walk away with RM5,000 cash each or one of the 10 Special Prize winners who will be rewarded with RM2,000 worth of 7-Eleven e-Cash voucher each.
Aside from that, those who are paying their Indah Water Konsortium bills will also be in the running to be one of the 15 chosen ones that will take home a 7-Eleven RM2,000 e-Cash voucher.
To enter, you can pay any participating partners’ bill and fill in the Jom Pay Bills & Win contest form on your payment receipt and submit it to the cashier or place your entry into the contest box. Do take note that an entry must be submitted in full payment receipt with contest form. You can ask for a reprint of your receipt if you need a copy.
Here’s the participating billers:

Air Darul Aman (SADA)
Air Kelantan (AKSB)
Air Kuching (Kuching Water Board)
Air Melaka (SAMB)
Air Negeri Sembilan (SAINS)
Air Pahang (PAIP)
Air Perak
Air Selangor (Syabas)
Air Terengganu (SATU)
Astro
Celcom
Indah Water Konsortium
Majlis Bandaraya Alor Setar – Tax
Majlis Bandaraya Seberang Perai – Rental, Tax, and Compound
Majlis Perbandaran Kota Bahru – Rental and Tax
Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya – Tax
RedOne
Sabah Electricity (SESB)
SAJ (Ranhill SAJ Sdn Bhd)
Sarawak Energy
Singer
Tenaga Nasional Berhad
TIME
TM/Unifi
U Mobile
YES

For more details, you may head to the 7-Eleven website right here. Stay tuned to Pokde.net for the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
Pokdepinion: Sound like a convenient contest to take part in. 7-Eleven stores are everywhere. I guess the only hassle that people would face is just filling the form. Having to do it while there’s a lot of people is also annoying.
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The Noctua NH-D12L is Noctua’s first low-height 120mm dual-tower CPU cooler

Fancy Noctua’s high performance dual-tower coolers like the Noctua NH-D15, but your case can’t fit them? Say hello to the Noctua NH-D12L, a low-height 120mm dual-tower that should fit in cases with less clearance, but still deliver exceptional cooling performance.
Noctua NH-D12L now available for $89.90

Liquid AIO coolers are becoming increasingly popular in the PC enthusiast community, and thus there are a lot of cases that are now narrower to save the space usually required to accommodate large air coolers. However there’s still a chunk of enthusiasts who prefer the failproof and reliability of air coolers, and the Noctua NH-D12L is a great option for them.

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The Noctua NH-D12L stands at just 145mm, allowing for significantly improved support in more compact cases. Prior 120mm-class coolers by Noctua like the NH-U12A are 158mm tall, so this represents a significant 13mm reduction. To achieve this, Noctua also redesigned the popular Noctua NF-A12x25 fans, giving it a round frame to not run into clearance issues with motherboard heatsinks and shrouds, and calling it the Noctua NF-A12x25r.

You only get one Noctua NF-A12x25r with the Noctua NH-D12L, but Noctua is kind enough to include a second pair of fan clips so you can attach additional fans. However any additional fans will easily raise the height, as it will overhang the motherboard I/O area or RAM, so you will need to make sure to double check on the compatibility of your specific build.
Speaking of compatibility, Noctua will be using the SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system which means that it will work with virtually all the relevant Intel sockets out there, as well as AMD’s AM4 and upcoming AM5 sockets. Included in the box is a tube of Noctua NT-H1 thermal compound and a low-noise adapter, in case the already quiet Noctua NF-A12x25r aren’t quite silent enough for you.

The Noctua NH-D12L is priced at $89.90 (~RM380), while the Noctua NF-A12x25r fans are priced at $29.90 (~RM127) each. Malaysian pricing and availability is still unknown at the time of writing.
Pokdepinion: I can always appreciate an air cooler, especially if you can fit them into an ITX build. There’s something about huge heatsinks in tiny cases that just does it for me.
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Roughly 50 Million Instagram Influencers Had Their Information Leaked

According to reports, it seems that nearly 50 million Instagram artists as well as influencers had their private information leaked out from a social media marketing firm’s database.
Reportedly, it seems that the leak came from Mumbai, specifically a marketing firm called Chtrbox, which pays influencers/celebrities to post sponsored content on their accounts.
Shockingly, the database was hosted on Amazon Web Services without a password and had over 49 million records of celebrities as well as brand accounts. It is also said that the number is still growing at the current moment.

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What’s included in the leaks? It consists of bio, profile picture, number of followers, verified marker, and also personal and confidential information such as the owner’s email address and phone number.
It appears that the database has also records of estimated worth that each account presents itself, where you can guess is based from the number of followers, engagement, reach, likes, and of course, the shares.
Facebook, the parent company of Instagram has noticed the issue and is looking to investigate the matter. Here’s what they have to say on the issue:
We’re looking into the issue to understand if the data described including email and phone numbers was from Instagram or from other sources. We’re also inquiring with Chtrbox to understand where this data came from and how it became publicly available.
Pokdepinion: Well that’s a lot of people’s information being leaked.. Someone’s in serious trouble right now.
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This Third-Party Tool Lets Users Limit NVIDIA GPU’s Power Usage

The tool provides more granular control over the GPU’s TDP than what is officially provided.
Image: simonmacer
An independent developer who goes by the name of ‘simonmacer’ has developed a tool for users to manage their NVIDIA GPU’s power usage. The app, called NVPMM (NVIDIA Power Management), uses the GPU’s System Management Interface (SMI) to work – which is originally designed as a command-line tool for users to monitor GPU’s various telemetry.
The existing NVIDIA Control Panel already have some level of power management features built-in, however it’s nothing more than a power profile switch like you see on Windows, and you can’t lock it down to a specific TGP either. NVPMM exposes the options from SMI to allow users to define the TGP, and store it as per-app basis. Of course, this doesn’t mean you can go beyond the power limit that has been predefined for the GPU itself (with RTX 4090 being the sole exception capable of going beyond its 450W limit somewhat).

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Image: simonmacer
It also features something called Power Group Limit Management (PGLM): this allows users to put applications into three ‘groups’ with different power limits defined for each one. The limit will only be enforced when the game or application is active – meaning, exiting it will revert the power limits back to its original state. This should be helpful for older games that do not necessarily need all the graphics horsepower to drive frames beyond what the monitor delivers.
Source: Tom’s Hardware
Pokdepinion: Interesting tool – though NVIDIA probably should’ve integrated this feature a long time ago (the control panel interface is archaic for one).
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Razer Productivity Suite launched to improve workplace ergonomics

Better known for their gaming hardware, Razer wants to prove that they aren’t a one-trick pony, and have just announced the Razer Productivity Suite comprising of the new Pro Click mouse, Pro Type keyboard and Pro Glide surface. The Razer Pro Click mouse is designed in collaboration with Humanscale to improve workplace ergonomics, so that you can more easily convince your boss to buy them for your workstation.
Razer Pro Click

The Razer Pro Click is contoured to ensure that your wrist rests at a neutral 30° angle to prevent discomfort and injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis. Comfort zones are also included to better support the palm, thumb and pinky further reduce fatigue and improve comfort when working.

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And of course, being a part of Razer’s ecosystem, the Razer Pro Click will come with Razer’s 5G Advanced 5G Optical Sensor as well as their durable switches that promise up to 50 million clicks.

The Razer Pro Click offers eight programmable buttons to give you the ability to assign frequent keypresses to your mouse directly. Last but not least, Razer will be equipping the mouse with multi-host Bluetooth connectivity and a battery life of up to 400 hours. Oh and it comes in white, making it the perfect match for your clean desktop setup.
The Razer Pro Click is priced at $99.99 (~RM418).
Razer Pro Type
To go along with the Razer Pro Click, there’s the Razer Pro Type in a similar white color scheme. There’s no Razer Chroma here, only white LED backlighting, unfortunately. The Razer Pro Type sports a soft-touch coating for additional typing comfort, and comes with Razer’s Orange Mechanical Switches that are a bliss to type on with their tactile-yet-quiet experience.

The Razer Pro Type supports both Bluetooth and wireless connectivity to up to four devices, letting you use it with your multiple work devices seamlessly.
The Razer Pro Type will be available for $139.99 (~RM585).
Razer Pro Glide

A good desk might not have the best surface for your mouse to smoothly glide on, so you will need a mousepad to go along with it. The Razer Pro Glide is a relatively simple surface that offers some slight cushioning for comfort and a textured micro-weave cloth surface for precision. Sized at 360 x 275 mm, you have plenty of room to navigate with your Razer Pro Click. And it also matches the overall theme of the entire Razer Productivity Suite.
The Razer Pro Glide is priced at $9.99 (~RM42).
Pokdepinion: I sure hope I can convince my boss to get me the whole Razer Productivity Suite…
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The Infamous SpottyBlue is Allegedly Back Harassing VTubers Under New Names

If you have been around on the internet long enough, you might have stumbled upon SpottyBlue, a name synonymous with the harassment of cosplayers and online personalities. It appears that he’s back yet again, this time causing quite a bit of a stir within the VTuber community.
What Happened This Time with SpottyBlue?

Putting this announcement out there that flooding my emails and donations every second will not grant you an entry into the MYVTubers Twitch Team.
I woke up to an unpleasant amount of emails and afterwards, the misuse of my email to sign up for different websites.
Whoever you… pic.twitter.com/eWKeP1lBpG
— Yue ゆえ 🐈🌙 1.5 Debut 29 April (@yueho_) April 18, 2023

A well-known VTuber and Twitch partner Yueho, presumably from Malaysia as they use the #MYVT hashtag, has come forward on Twitter with issues stemming from an obsessed fan using the name “Luca_Maple”. Apparently, the VTuber has woken up to numerous emails and notifications with regards to this fan, which includes donation messages asking to be unbanned, her email address being subjected to registrations on multiple different online platforms, and more.

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The crazed fan has also filed for a complaint with MCMC, claiming that Yueho “has been attacking me and my VTuber life”. Needless to say, it’s a cry for attention. The tweet has garnered a lot of attention, resulting in other people coming forward with their own experiences as well. Some of them include abusing the “Lead the Raid” redemption on Twitch to bring people to his Twitch stream, sob stories about losing VTuber friends while promoting their Discord server, getting aggressive when asked about art commissions, and more.

PSA: I’m one of Luca Maple/SpottyBlue/SpottySyok’s ex-victims and I can confirm this is him. I will not post his real name but there are many who know him in real life who can confirm they are the same person. This is part of his harassment tactics. 1/x https://t.co/NSQwAuOq1j
— Hana Yoshida (@hanayoshida98) April 18, 2023

After reading through some of these accounts, I noticed there were a number of people who talked about disabilities not being a valid reason to act this way and how this person seems to be doing the same thing he has done before, seemingly pointing at the fact that they are notorious for these acts. Further digging revealed a familiar name that ties this Luca_Maple person to an infamous troublemaker in the Malaysian cosplay and gaming scene, SpottyBlue.
[Updated 20th April 2023, 9:15PM]

CALLING ALL VTUBERS AND OTHER PEOPLE !!
Spreading more awareness, about the “Luca Maple” guy pic.twitter.com/QUgPftC4g8
— Maherah Ghumaysa | MY / EN Vtuber | Illustrator (@EraaDayo) April 20, 2023

Thanks to Twitter user and VTuber @EraaDayo, we have discovered another pseudonym used by him; Rei Keiichi.
[Updated 21st April 2023, 6:23AM]

Hello Mr. Luca Maple,
I believe that posing as a personnel from the government body is a very serious offence.
Can anyone advice me where to report this?
Thanks! pic.twitter.com/AOLSaHgajK
— StarFyr3z | VTuber⭐Streams Tues & Thurs @ 9PM⭐ (@StarFyr3z) April 20, 2023

In the latest bit of update, VTuber @StarFyr3z has tweeted out their experience with Luca_Maple. At first, he threatened to report the streamer and their community to MCMC (Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission) if they do not forgive him and let him back in the #MyVT community. This was then followed by a Twitch account by the name of mcmc_stanley, who then sends the following message:
hi my name is stanley from mcmc, can you forgive luca maple and let him into MYVT please, he is a good boy and a changed man.
If things haven’t been wild enough, this new piece of information certainly takes the cake. I am also pretty sure it’s illegal to impersonate someone from a government body. According to the Laws of Malaysia: Act 574 under Section 170:
Whoever pretends to hold any particular office as a public servant, knowing that he does not hold such office, or falsely personates any other person holding such office, and in such assumed character does or attempts to do any act under colour of such office, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or with both.
I have no evidence but based on his history and modus operandi, we’re pretty sure that is Sean impersonating an MCMC personnel. I’m sure MCMC would have better things to do online than to convince other people to forgive / accept him. For legal reasons, let’s call it a speculation for now.
[Updated 18th July 2023, 6:23AM]

Season 2 dropped!Please be aware stay safe u all! ❤https://t.co/r7uyXRcjWj#MYVTUBER #MYVT #VTubers pic.twitter.com/1TlxDhcMBa
— Fluffy Gem 💎 *Long Hiatus Hibernation* (@fluffyzegem) July 15, 2023

Recently, VTuber Fluffy Gem (@fluffyzegem) tweeted out a Google Docs link detailing some of Sean Seow’s recent actions. The most important here is that he has returned under the name Lenty24VT and pretty much doing the same thing he’s done before. In this specific case, he appeared in Fluffy Gem’s Twitch stream chat, dropping 50 bits and proceeded to redeem the “Guide A Raid” reward in order to get them to raid his stream that was supposedly happening at a later time.

While one would normally give bits to Twitch streamers as a means of supporting them, it’s not uncommon for people to do so only for their own benefit. In this case, the 50 bits given is clearly designed so he could earn extra channel points, which he used to redeem the aforementioned reward. Sean has had history of abusing other streamers’ “Guide A Raid” reward to send viewers of a Twitch stream (typically the ones who are doing at least decently well) his way in order to grow.

As Fluffy Gem is clearly uncomfortable with this, they decided to ignore him, which then led to this Lenty24VT to talk about mature content in Roblox. His sexual intent is practically in full display at this point, especially with him admitting to playing it, albeit rarely.

After the stream was over, Lenty24VT sent Fluffy Gem a DM stating that they have “raided the wrong target”. He then requested a refund of his points, to which it was granted, and was subsequently banned from the channel. This may seem like a light update but there’s more to it than just this unfortunately.

J3nZ.net, a VTuber group based in Sarawak, recently tweeted out a ban notice for Lenty24VT due to suspicions of being an alternate account of a previously banned person, Luca Maple. This is based on patterns found on the user’s social media and stream activities. At the time, I thought Sean Seow was a part of this group, similar to how he was affiliated with Codashop until he was swiftly dropped when the allegations came to light. Since this ban notice is practically a follow up one, that means there has to be another one, right?

After speaking to the President of J3nZ.net for clarifications, we received the first ban notice that was intended for Luca Maple. In it, they described him as an “audience member”, drawing a clear line that he’s merely a fan and never once was part of the group. The reasons for the ban completely matches up with his modus operandi thus far; harassing the talents, doxing other audience members, posting their information without permission, and abusing their business email.

I contemplated on sharing this since it could be one of those “fantasizing but won’t actually do it” situations, but this is one of his last messages before he blocked me.
Be careful @AkateRiukki & @PokdeNet pic.twitter.com/rROe2kbBQw
— Madnesszzzz | Penanggal PNGTuber (@Madnesszzzz_) July 15, 2023

In the off chance you might be thinking someone jumped the gun here and Lenty24VT might just be someone else instead of Sean Seow, it didn’t take long for evidence to pop up. VTuber and Twitter user @Madnesszzzz_ tweeted out a Discord conversation between himself and Lenty, where the latter realized that his streaming career could be ending. In a puzzling twist, he still asked if @Madnesszzzz_ would like to join their server (presumably Discord), which was promptly, politely, and hilariously declined.

The most concerning part about the shared Discord conversation is Lenty disclosing his murderous intent. In his own words, he says that he “feel want to kill Akate”, referring to the J3nZ.net President, and “want to kill Pokde net staff”, referring to my team and I. He even admitted to going to our office when no one was inside and threw a glass bottle in rage. Unfortunately for you, we’re rarely ever in the office given our line of work, to which I can only respond with the following GIF:

Whoever enters into or upon property in the possession of another with intent to commit an offence or to intimidate, insult or annoy any person in possession of such property; or having lawfully entered into or upon such property, unlawfully remains there with intent thereby to intimidate, insult or annoy any such person, or with intent to commit an offence, is said to commit “criminal trespass”.
Laws of Malaysia: Act 574, Penal Code Section 441 – Criminal Trespass
While one could argue that simply having an intent to kill doesn’t break any laws as he hasn’t done anything, this does prove that he has trespassed in our property. He’s already broken the law, and I’ve already filed a police report for your previous death threat specifically intended for me. I wouldn’t be surprised if someone comes knocking on his door soon. Before I get ahead of myself, there is still more to his recent actions.

please block this user immediately.
he joined my server yesterday and the moment i figured out it was him and blocked him, he tried contacting me other ways. even finding my PERSONAL EMAIL to msg me from his parents emailshttps://t.co/tthsaBIcuG pic.twitter.com/XBojypMY3V
— manika 🪱 (@manikawormiez) July 16, 2023

VTuber and Twitch streamer @manikawormiez tweeted out about a person who is hiding their “past of harassing people”. Lo and behold, it’s none other than Lenty himself. Apparently, he joined her Discord server recently but was blocked not long after. He then proceeds to contact her through various other ways, including somehow getting his hands on her person email address.

The included screenshots show his typical modus operandi; finding ways to get people to pay attention to him / his streams, most notably with the “Guide A Raid” Twitch channel reward. A Paypal donation was made to @manikawormiez, with the amount of USD $1 from Sean Seow. The minuscule amount reflects a similar action he took with VTuber Yueho, whom we covered much earlier in this report. It’s intentionally done to forcefully grab attention, and to obtain personal data such as address and contact details.

What’s really funny here, though likely annoying and stressful for manika, is the email sent to her. Sean is posing as his father, asking why he was blocked him and flexing his disabilities. I say flexing because at this point, he’s practically flashing his OKU status everywhere like a debt-ridden Visa Infinite card to desperately bail him out of trouble. Not gonna lie, this is giving me “mcmc_stanley” vibes right here.
When we reached out to @manikawormiez, we learned a few interesting things. The first is that she used to be under Projek Hikayat, and is now pursuing a solo online career. This is likely how Sean got to know about her, and now that she’s alone, he might have thought of her as an easy target. Secondly, Sean previously harassed her when he was masquerading as Luca_Maple, which includes abusing her emails just as he has done recently. Lastly, he didn’t just send money to Projek Hikayat like we initially learned as he sent over swimsuits as well, likely for the talents under the agency.
The fact that he’s doing this again under a different name serves as proof that he refuses to learn and change. At most, he simply wanted to hide and escape trouble. If you or someone you know is affected by Sean Seow, I urge you to file a police report as soon as you can. While one report can only do so much, having several police reports filed against him in a short span of time will surely make it easier for authorities to take action. We’ve done our part and we’ll continue reporting on his actions, but we’ll also need the help of the masses to get rid of him once and for all.
[End of 18th July 2023 update]
Who is SpottyBlue?

I used to watch him stream when he was still using the username Spotty. Back then I felt pity for him because of his autism as someone close to me is also on the autistic spectrum. Spotty misused the trust and pity I showed him to constantly talk about swimsuits,
2/x
— Hana Yoshida (@hanayoshida98) April 18, 2023

Sean Seow, otherwise known as SpottyBlue, is a male with Asperger’s syndrome (AS) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There have been multiple posts on this person on Lowyat forums, Facebook groups, and more surrounding some of his antics. This includes gifting swimwear and other questionable items to popular online personalities and cosplayers in hopes that they would post a picture while wearing them. The disturbing part here is that some of these people receiving them are supposedly minors.

There are also numerous accounts of stories involving his classmate in INTI whom he was infatuated with, supposedly biting her shoulder after his advances were shot down. At a different point in time, he was banned by the Overwatch Malaysia community on Facebook during the game’s heyday, tracked down one of the moderators and sent a letter containing a supposed petition to their workplace, demanding to be unbanned. He also doxxed a number of people in the process, leading to more scrutiny.
[Editor’s Note: For transparency purposes, we previously included a case involving Twitch streamer Ataras with a crazed online fan / stalker Laze as covered by theScore esports on YouTube. While the modus operandi is similar, there is no concrete way to determine who is behind the Laze moniker so we decided to remove this part.]

Probably my most famous quote ever. Throughout the years many received my legendary question. #firsttweet #Vtuber #vtubers pic.twitter.com/zgXUM3S5FE
— spottysyok (@spottyblue) October 26, 2021

His antics have become so wild, there are actual Twitter accounts raising awareness of his actions, though some have confused one of those accounts to actually be him.
I am writing this today to help raise awareness against this individual, someone that you and your friends should be extra careful with. If you frequently hang around communities involving cosplayers, popular online personalities, anime / games convention goers, and anything similar, there is always a chance you might bump into this person. It might be hard to track them down given their frequent use of multiple different identities, but it’s relatively easy to tell given his actions. Regardless of whether you’re in Malaysia or some other country, be safe out there.
[Updated 6th June 2023, 1:01AM]

Ok so because he turned up my stream last night pretending he is a new person but the first thing he said is that he was banned from my discord channel :)
His new ID now is RikuEita (and he created at least 4 accounts on twitter)
Just PSA then: https://t.co/W4t1l1hNSa
— Miura VK ❄ (@miura_vk) May 19, 2023

It appears that SpottyBlue has resurfaced a lot sooner than expected. According to Singaporean Twitch streamer miuravk via their Twitter account @miura_vk, he appeared in their stream under a new name, RikuEita, and supposedly pretended to be a totally different individual. What gave him away was that he mentioned about being banned from this streamer’s Discord server.

The story matches up with screenshots sent from other anonymous individuals, with him using the name Riku Eita on Discord to supposedly message a number of individuals confirming that he is “luca” and that he no longer uses that name due to “the hate and drama and attacking me”.
But wait, there’s more!

He was also caught using the name Len Haruki on Twitter. This came about when other anonymous users were intentionally making fake accounts of him. Funnily enough, all the accounts, just like the Riku Eita one, can no longer be found. How are we so sure that it’s him and not someone intentionally posing as him for laughs and giggles?

Yes. I’m continuing to play it since I came back to it @LenHaruki
— Boo and Bears (@booandbears) May 29, 2023

While the tweets have been removed since the account no longer exists, you can see other accounts tweeting back at @LenHaruki. This includes @booandbears and @Takahiro_VT, both of whom matches his topics of interest, which are gaming and its respective communities. In fact, the Boo and Bears account have had communication with the now-privated @Luca_Kaede account back in 2022, one of the aliases used by Sean Seow online. Even the bio confirms that they are also the controversial Luca_Maple, so we’re very certain @LenHaruki is the same person.
[Updated 20th April 2023, 10:51PM]

We are already receiving threats by the alleged perpetrator, what ever will we do? We do not take kindly to bullies and predators, you’ve done your part to harm the community, now we’re exposing you for who you really are. You didn’t care about your victims, and you never changed even after all these years. Leniency will only be wasted on the likes of you, it’s time to own up to your wrongdoings.
[Updated 22nd April 2023, 8:06AM]

An anonymous source has come forward to share further details of SpottyBlue’s previous actions. The first is with regards to a popular story where he apparently has feelings for a girl and kept bothering her. After getting pushed away, he allegedly pulled her hair and bit the girl on the shoulder. Despite this being a well known story, we couldn’t include it as we lacked evidence until now. The picture shows irrefutable proof that such actions did take place. When the girl wanted to lodge a police report on the matter, SpottyBlue’s parents apparently stepped in to defend their, using the OKU card as proof of his illness.

As for the accusations of him buying swimwear for people, that is indeed true as well. In one picture, you can see that he has a proof of purchase for a “Character Swimsuit Infant Girls”, the description alone being rather disturbing. It turns out to be an Elsa-themed swimsuit for a girl named “Karmen”, who has been confirmed to be around 10 years old at the time.

His antics weren’t limited to just Malaysian girls as the other picture shows him bragging about sending another swimsuit, alongside some games, to a Japanese streamer who also happens to be underage at the time. Another anonymous source has also come forward with an Instagram post from a young girl in the Philippines, thanking an Instagram user with the handle @lucamaplevt for a monofin, which is obviously Sean again and the girl is clearly underage as well. If this doesn’t scream pedophile, I don’t know what does.

Interestingly, he did ask around on a number of international online forums about potentially sending swimwear for a friend as a gift. Above are screenshots from four different forums with a similar question, with the username of the poster being Luca Maple, blubbermarble, LuckyStrike, and SpottyBlue. While some names may be new, two of those are definitely tied to him based on recent activities that we reported earlier.

Worse yet, he’s a relentless individual as he’s willing to do a lot of things to make sure things go his way. He will ask around about a person’s address, as seen in old posts in Lowyat forum. Speaking of which, there were a number of posts in the forum revolving around Sean / SpottyBlue, which he obviously doesn’t like. What do you think he did?

If your answer was getting a hacker to take it down, you’re correct. In a Spysmonitor review on SiteJabber, a user by the name of “Sean S.” openly admits to trying to get Lowyat forums hacked for cyberbullying him, claiming that their administrators refuse to take down the threads about him. He paid USD $350 worth of bitcoins and the threads didn’t even get deleted. He even included screenshots of WhatsApp conversations regarding the deal, which we’ve included right above here. This is very clearly Sean Seow, a.k.a. SpottyBlue.

Sure, you might think that simply blocking him would stop his antics but it’s not that simple. There was even an issue with a cosplayer, whose identity will remain anonymous, where SpottyBlue got very aggressive. After getting blocked due to doxxing and unsolicited gifting attempts, he started sending them emails ranging from asking for forgiveness to threatening her and her boyfriend. This resulted in the cosplayer making a police report about the whole ordeal.

If he gets blocked, he will dox them until he gets unblocked. This is a threat, pure and simple, and it puts a huge dent in the person’s privacy and security as you can see that the person’s personal info, such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and email accounts, were made public without consent. It’s certainly a disgusting behaviour to say the least.

When you take into account his mental disabilities, you might think that we’re being cruel and not considerate of his condition. Maybe we’re the ones with the dirty thoughts and his actions have been with pure intention. Let the screenshots above prove you otherwise as he clearly admits to giving himself the hand. This wasn’t information that was forced out of him, he willingly admits his pleasure to the displeasure of the recipient. This proves that he is indeed capable of sexual thoughts, and some of his actions are driven by it.

SpottyBlue wasn’t even being very secretive about his sexual fetishes either. In an unnamed Discord server, a moderator gave their account of the moment they found Sean to be a strange individual as he was posting pictures of child bathing suits, with descriptions that he found them “sexy”.
Let’s be real here, he may have some mental disabilities with an OKU card to prove it but it’s also clear that he’s abusing it to get away from trouble and repeat the whole process over and again since 2017. This is not an individual that can be deemed fit for online communities as he clearly causes plenty of trouble for a lot of folks out there.
[Updated 24th April 2023, 2:06AM]

Another anonymous source has come forward, and this is a conversation that took place as recent as this month. Essentially, Sean can be seen complaining about his current status at the moment, especially with the MyVT community. As you can see, his concerns were about his age, finding a girlfriend, and to be showcased in an upcoming anime convention. Even after being advised numerous times, he still chooses to go things about his way instead of fixing himself due to apparently “anxious” about the whole ordeal.
He even claims to have reported about certain matters to MCMC. This is a very clear sign that all he wants is to be reaccepted into the community and for everyone to forget about the matter instead of seeking proper help. Clearly, there is a very small chance he would ever change, so all of us need to play a role in keeping ourselves safe, both online and in real life.
[Updated 25th April 2023, 8:02PM]

We have found another instance of SpottyBlue being inappropriate with underage children, and this was as recent as late 2022. In the same Instagram account from the Philippines that we covered earlier, the account can be seen thanking two different accounts in two separate posts. One is @luca_kaede and the other is @summersean027. Interestingly, both accounts are seemingly unavailable, either due to them being closed down or seeing a change in name.

Speaking of name changes, he has been spotted on a new Instagram handle that has been set to private, and it’s @seanwayward27. The pattern of the name matches up with his recent activities as his messages in our company inbox is now listed to be from a “Sean Wayward” instead of Sean Seow, and the number 27 fits in with his @summersean027 alternate Instagram account. It’s clear that he has no plans on leaving social media, therefore, we will not stop our efforts in keeping him under surveillance. We’re on to you.
Banned in Several Online Communities

Given the sheer amount of trouble SpottyBlue, a.k.a. Sean Seow, has caused but still somehow managed to evade the law, you might be thinking that we’re being biased. That’s a fair question but what if we told you he has been banned by several online communities for similar issues that we’ve reported thus far? We even have proof, with the first one above here seeing him, under the name Spotty SYOK banned from all things BerryFam, including their Twitch Stream Team, due to sexual harassment.

In this particular scenario, the message was kept short and simple. The Luca Kaede Discord account has been banned from their server due to “multiple accounts of harassment”. As if once isn’t bad enough, imagine the gall to do it multiple times to people in the same server.
As for this one, it involves a VTuber that is presumed to be either non-Malaysian or has a target audience of people outside of Malaysia, given that they had to describe what “OKU” is in their message. They have banned SpottyBlue as he was caught harassing female streamers, and proceeded to include a link to Lowyat forums to shed some light on his past activities for their community to be aware of.

And for this last one, it took place in a renowned Malaysian content creator’s Discord server sometime in June 2022, where SpottyBlue was publicly called out for his constant harassment of certain people within the server. It’s funny since Sean clearly tried to deny those allegations but failed to provide a case to defend himself. As such, he has been banished for his actions.
As you can see, while it involved different people and servers, there is a clear theme here which tells us his underlying motive for joining these online communities. He wants to be among people to harass them, mainly but not limited to girls, and his actions are sexually motivated. To be banned from a server or two doesn’t necessarily raise red flags but as the numbers increase, it proves that he is unfit to be in a community of people.
The Projek Hikayat Controversy

If you’ve been looking around social media for information on Sean Seow / SpottyBlue, you would have likely came across Projek Hikayat as well. Apparently, he visited their office sometime in April 2023 to pass them an envelope. He even messaged a person, whom we will anonymize for privacy reasons, to help ensure that the envelope has been received.
For those of you who aren’t aware, Projek Hikayat is a VTuber agency based in Malaysia. Their focus is on telling “creative and cultural stories to the world” while promoting local cultures for content. As such, they would have a number of VTubers within their agency. So why did Sean visit such an esteemed agency?

This stemmed from our earlier report on popular VTuber yueho, where Luca_Maple was seen tipping her $20 with a message that states that he paid the Projek Hikayat office a visit to send RM500. We can surmise that the envelope contained the aforementioned RM500 in cash, and it was done to get him unblocked. However, that apparently isn’t the only reason for the money.

Projek Hikayat Official Announcement: Unauthorised visits and bribes pic.twitter.com/qSTDezDBAT
— Projek Hikayat | VTubing Agency (@projekhikayat) April 19, 2023

Projek Hikayat has since given their official statement on the matter via their official Twitter account. They had to specifically mention that they “will never disclose the private contacts and information” of their talents to the public. Taking this information into account, Sean basically tried to bribe the agency with RM500 in cash to obtain the private details of certain VTubers. Thank goodness the agency didn’t entertain him on that front but it does beg the question; who else has he tried to bribe to get what he wants?
List of Known Aliases
We realized as we continued to update this article, it’s hard to keep track of all the usernames he’s used thus far. As such, we’re creating a list that we will continuously update as we uncover more details:

Aozora ryukai
Blubbermarble
Blubber marble
Eli Kazato
Greatness for all
Greened Mazed
Len Haruki
Lenty24VT
Luckie summer 42
Luca kaede
Luca maple
Rei Akechi
Riku Akimi
Riku Eita
Riku Eitaa
Samuel Soh
Sean Seow
Sean Wayward
Seanwayward27
Spotty
Spotty blue
Spottyblue
Spottheblue
Spotty syok
Spotty so syok
Spottysyok
Spottysosyok
Sora vtuber
Stanley Sim
Starlight Loomie
Summersean027
Summer streamer 47
Yozora Vtuber

Just in case, we’d also like you to be careful with Carvind Kunal, a.k.a. Varcuss, as well. Click right here for our report on his antics.
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The Acer Nitro 5 is refreshed with an Intel Core i7-10750H processor that’s coupled with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics. Offering 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, the Acer Nitro 5 offers room for improvement with RAM capacity up to 32GB and additional M.2 slot for storage upgrade.

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Sporting a 15.6-inch IPS FHD display, it offers 144Hz refresh rate and comes with Wi-Fi 6 as well as Killer Ethernet E2600 support. The keyboard has 4-zone RGB too, in case you were wondering. You can get the Acer Nitro 5 at RM5,499 where it will be launching at the end of this month.
In conjunction with the launch, they are hosting a special pre-order deal for the laptop where they are offering 3 years of McAfee LiveSafe priced at RM4,999. The pre-order promotion starts from 15 March until 17 March 2021 on Shopee and 16 March till 17 March 2021 on Lazada.

On top of the laptop, they have also introduced a new promotion campaign where you can get over RM210,000 worth of prizes to those who purchase select Acer devices. You are entitled to redeem up to 3 entries to the #CreateYourDreamSpace contest as well as up to RM200 e-voucher credit for either Touch ‘n Go or Boost or even the Acer Predator Hybrid Backpack that’s worth RM379.
Not to forget, you stand a chance to win your dream space makeover by Woody Lab that’s worth up to RM21,000 each for 3 categories which are Productivity, Learning, and Gaming. Makeover items include Acer monitor or projector and Woody Lab Smart Desk, monitor stand and other items.
For more details on the contest, you can head to the link right here. For more of the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Seems like a decent option of a laptop, considering the price. Don’t forget about the contest too, if you’re planning to get one of the listed devices. Who wouldn’t want a professional makeover for their gaming space, right?
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Latest Genshin Impact Leak Reveals New Dendro, Pyro, and Hydro Archon

Genshin Impact Leak: New Dendro, Pyro, and Hydro Archon

A new Genshin Impact leak has surfaced online on Reddit, courtesy of user u/PM_ME_YOUR_ROBOTGIRL, which reveals major details on new Archons, specifically the Dendro, Pyro, and Hydro Archon. The information also includes new voice lines as well, which lends a lot of credibility to the leak.
From what we understand thus far, the Dendro Archon is known as Buer, the Hydro Archon is Focalors, and the Pyro Archon is Aym. This leak was also shared by Chinese dataminers, with prominent Genshin Impact leaker UBatcha also echoing the same sentiment, which makes the information likely to be accurate. We also got to know the following details on the Dendro Archon:

Buer is the demon name of the Dendro Archon Kusanali
She is known for her mastery of philosophy and plants
Kusanali is based on a childlike version of the Hindu god Shiva

While the details may possibly be accurate, it is still subjected to change so do take it with a pinch of salt for now. Genshin Impact is currently available for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port of the game is still currently in development.

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Pokdepinion: When these characters finally show up in Genshin Impact, it’s gonna be one of the most hyped moments in the game, which would be a nice change to reignite people’s passion in the game.
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