Razer BlackShark V2 Esports Gaming Headset Officially Launched

The folks over at Razer have officially launched two new gaming headsets catered to Esports, and they are the Razer Blackshark V2 and V2 X. Both headsets are designed with comfort and performance that would make them suitable for competitive gaming.
Razer BlackShark V2 Esports Gaming Headset

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Claimed to be the definitive Esports gaming headset by the company, the Razer BlackShark V2 features the all-new Razer TriForce Titanium 50mm drivers for brighter sound, crisp vocals, richer trebles, and punchy bass. With the help of THX Spatial Audio, you can also an immersive 360° sound in a wide variety of games.
The all-new Razer TriForce Titanium 50mm Drivers is titanium-coated for improved vocal clarity. It features an all-new patented design which enables for individual tuning of highs, mids, and lows to suit your listening experience. According to the company, “it’s like having 3 drivers in 1.”

As communication is key in competitive games, this gaming headset comes with the Razer HyperClear Cardioid Mic for clear vocals. We’ll test this claim out ourselves and see if it’s as good as claimed.
Exclusive to this variant, it has a USB Sound Card for additional audio and mic controls. This also means that it’s compatible with a variety of platforms as you can use either the USB Sound Card of the 3.5mm audio connector. For comfort, the Razer BlackShark V2 comes with ultra-soft breathable memory foam cushions so you can wear this for long hours without problems. It is said to have advanced passive noise cancellation.

Razer BlackShark V2 Specs

Connectivity
USB Sound Card + 3.5mm Wired

Cable
Razer Speedflex Cable

Drivers
Razer TriForce Titanium 50mm Drivers
Titanium-coated diaphragm

Microphone
Razer HyperClear Cardioid Mic with USB Sound Card
Noise-cancelling
6mm
Removable mic
Advanced mic control features

Isolation
Advanced passive noise cancellation

Earcup
Ultra-soft breathable memory foam ear cushions

Audio Technology
THX Spatial Audio
Advanced audio control features

Weight
262g

The Razer BlackShark V2 Esports gaming headset will be available at a retail price of RM599. It will be up for purchase starting 3rd August 2020 onwards.
Razer BlackShark V2 X Esports Gaming Headset

The Razer BlackShark V2 X is the more affordable, entry-level Esports gaming headset. It features an over-ear closed cup design for better passive noise cancellation, an all-new Razer TriForce 50mm Drivers, and 7.1 surround sound for an immersive gaming audio experience. Razer used a lightweight breathable memory foam ear cushions for added comfort.
The Razer TriForce 50mm Drivers used here allows for individual tuning of highs, mids, and lows to suit your listening experience. According to the company, “it’s like having 3 drivers in 1” as the separation of audio frequencies can generate brighter sound, crisp vocals, richer trebles, and punchy bass.
Just like the premium variant, this one comes with the Razer HyperClear Cardioid Mic for clear voice communications. The difference here is that there is no USB sound card as the headset solely uses a 3.5mm audio connector, and that the microphone itself isn’t removable. It’s still compatible with a wide variety of gaming platforms.

Razer BlackShark V2 X Specs

Connectivity
3.5mm Wired

Cable
Rubber cable

Drivers
Razer TriForce 50mm Drivers
Membrane-coated diaphragm

Microphone
Razer HyperClear Cardioid Mic
6mm
Non-removable mic

Isolation
Advanced passive noise cancellation

Earcup
Breathable memory foam ear cushions

Audio Technology
7.1 surround sound

Weight
240g

The Razer BlackShark V2 X Esports gaming headset will be available at a retail price of RM349. It will be up for purchase starting 3rd August 2020 onwards.
If you didn’t know about Razer’s collaboration with THX, click right here to read about it.
Pokdepinion: Stay tuned for the review of the Razer BlackShark V2 Esports gaming headset as we have them with us right now. For a bit of teaser, it’s actually looking pretty solid for now.
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PlayStation Controller with Touchscreen In The Works? This Could Be the PS5 Controller

PlayStation Controller with Touchscreen, Possibly for PS5, In The Works?

If you’re one of the many gamers who are looking forward to the PS5, then this could be very interesting to you. It pertains to a PlayStation controller with touchscreen capabilities which may just be for the PS5.
The folks over at Sony Interactive Entertainment America has filed an updated patent in October for what appears to be a new PlayStation controller with touchscreen capabilities. The patent was filed to the United States Patent Office and actually includes a lot of information on this new peripheral.

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The patent filing for this controller is very technical however so it can be hard to digest. However, as discovered by u/AlphaFoxWarfare, it does to show some form of touchscreen addition:
A controller for interfacing wirelessly with a computing device is provided, including the following:
A housing defined by a main body, a first extension extending from a first end of the main body, and a second extension extending from a second end of the main body, the first extension and the second extension for holding by a first hand and a second hand of a user, respectively; a touchscreen defined along the top surface of the main body between the first extension and the second extension; a first set of buttons disposed on the top surface of the main body proximate to the first extension and on a first side of the touchscreen; and a second set of buttons disposed on the top surface of the main body proximate to the second extension and on a second side of the touchscreen.
That was pretty tough to digest, wasn’t it? Well, it basically pinpoints some of the most basic features of the controller and highlights that one specific touchscreen component. This gives us a rare glance into the thoughts of Sony and PlayStation’s research and development sector.
The patent describes the controller being just like a DualShock 4, so it could wind up being a version of that controller with a “touchscreen” so we might see that DNA maintained. While it’s possible that this patent is just an updated filing for the existing PlayStation controller, the added feature is definitely something to take note of.
However, given the fact the PS4 is indeed in the end of its life cycle and we’ve been hearing more and more about its successor, the PS5, this PlayStation controller with touchscreen may end up being one for the successor as it wouldn’t make sense otherwise.
For now, do take this information with a grain of salt as it may just end up not materializing anyway.
Source: Reddit / MP1st
Pokdepinion: I personally just hope whatever controller we have to use on a PlayStation console next, it would be bigger in size. That’s what made me really like the Xbox 360 and Xbox One controllers. It’s just so comfortable to use.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Review feat. Alcantara Cover Case

If you are an Android user, the most anticipated wait of the year has to be Samsung’s flagship devices – their S-series and Note-series. Last week, Samsung officially announced the availability of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ upon which we got our hands on the Samsung Galaxy S8 variant along with the Alcantara Cover Case. I’ve got to say, Samsung has hit the perfect spot with the Samsung Galaxy S8 and this definitely has what it takes to claim the best phone of the year title. Bear in mind that other than the display size (hence the pixel density too) and the battery capacity (extra 500mAh for the S8+), there is pretty much no difference between the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the Samsung Galaxy S8+. So you should really pick the device that fits your palm and satisfy your viewing pleasure.
Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy S8

Unlike the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro that was packaged in white box, Samsung decided to invert the colors for their flagship devices. The Samsung Galaxy S8 comes in a sleek black box with blue “S8” print on the front facade. At the back, we have the specifications of the device listed. No spoiler images here basically.

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That was just the sleeve of the box basically. Inside the sleeve, the actual box flips open sideways unveiling the Samsung Galaxy S8 gracefully fitted in the container. The remaining accessories are underneath the device.

Everything is very neatly organised making the unboxing pleasure one of it’s kind. I’ll run through every single accessory.

From left, clockwise, we have a flap cover that hosts the manual and guides inside, whole donning the SIM tray pin in front, followed by the Samsung Galaxy S8 device itself, a USB Type-C charge and sync cable, extra pair of earphone buds, quick start guide and manuals, AKG premium earphones, OTG USB Type-A to Type-C adapter, Micro USB to Type-C connector and a 2.0A Adaptive Fast Charging adapter.
As you can see, Samsung took a while to jump into the Type-C bandwagon compared to other manufacturers, but for its flagship device, they ensured that you will adapt to new habits without worrying about the availability of the USB Type-C by providing the MicroUSB adapter. I’m mentioning this here, because I’m still getting used to this like I mentioned in my Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro review as I have too many MicroUSB cables lying around, but not one Type-C, so this will take some time getting used to.
Appearance
I believe you will agree with me when I say that the Samsung Galaxy S8 is to-date, the most beautiful looking device EVER! Hands down! The infinity display gives it a whole new perspective giving it not just good looks, but also assistance in comfort while holding the device. Let’s run through each sides of the device.
Don’t ask me about the difficulties I had to endure to get this shot due to it’s super glossy front panel.
The front is sleek as it is. There is nothing but just glass visible here. No buttons, no separators, just pure black glass. It’s a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 so scratches will be less imminent here. Then again, for a device this beautiful, a single hairline scratch will be sufficient to boost my OCD, so you would really want to put on a screen protector on it. There are actually many sensors here, but I’ll get on them later on.

The unit that I have is Orchid Gray so the back panel of the Samsung Galaxy S8 is all grayish. What you can notice at the back is the 12MPx camera sandwiched between the LED flash and the fingerprint sensor. Under the flash is where you would find your heart rate and SpO2 sensors located.

(With the display facing down) At the bottom of the device, you can immediately see two parallel lines that function as the device’s antenna. At the left most, is the speaker, followed by the microphone, USB Type-C charging port, and a 3.5mm audio jack (thank god you still believe in audiophiles, Samsung!).

On the left side, we have the volume rocker and the Bixby switch (which is pretty much pointless at the moment, more on this later).

On the right side, the Power button sits alone.

Finally, at the top of the device, we can see the combo dual-SIM/MicroSD tray and another microphone for stereo voice recording.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is 148.9mm in length, 68.1mm wide and merely 8mm in height. This time around, Samsung is thinking practicality and has no goals in breaking the records of being the slimmer phone anymore – which I strongly support! The slimmest device doesn’t necessary mean it’s going to be the best afterall.

On the front top, we have several electronic components and sensors embedded. The left most is the notification LED, followed by the IR scanner for Iris, light sensitive and ambient diodes, earpiece speaker, front facing 8MPx AF camera, and finally the Iris camera which works in combination with the IR scanner to identify your Iris pattern. That’s quite a lot cramped into such a little area. Also, according to JerryRigEverything, Samsung might have shipped the front camera with OIS as well, albeit it has probably not been software activated, or perhaps Samsung thought it’s just not ready for it yet. All in all, there’s too much to talk about the Samsung Galaxy S8 just from its outlook.
Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Exynos 8895 Octa-core (4 x 2.3GHz & 4 x 1.7GHz)

GPU:
Mali-G71 MP20

RAM:
4GB LPDDR4

Display:
5.8″ Super AMOLED capacitive-touchscreen, 16M colors, 1440px x 2960px, 570ppi with Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Storage:
Internal:
64GB UFS2.1
External:
MicroSD, up to 256GB

Camera:
Main Camera
Dual Pixel 12MPx AF, f/1.7 Aperture, OIS, 1.4µm pixel size, 1/2.55″ sensor size, 8x Digital ZoomFront Camera
8MP AF, f/1.7 Aperture, 1.22µm pixel size, 1/3.66″ sensor size

OS:
Android 7.0 (Nougat)

Connectivity:
Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP
NFC
Cat.16 5CA 1Gbps (DL) and Cat.13 2CA 150Mbps (UL) LTE with VoLTE support

Sensors:
Iris Scanner
Fingerprint Scanner
Accelerometer
Gyrometer
Proximity Sensor
Compass
Barometer
Heart Rate
SpO2
Wireless Charging

SIM:
Dual-SIM, dual stand-by optional with MicroSD

Battery:
Li-ion 3000mAh

Performance
No doubt, this Samsung Galaxy S8 is a powerhouse. They Exynos 9 Series (8895) delivers what it promises indeed. It’s built on a 10nm FinFET process featuring 2nd generation custom CPU core and an advanced GPU that delivers better performance (up to 27% improvement) yet utilises low power consumption for extended battery life (40% lower consumption). It embeds a 1Gbps LTE-Advanced modem that supports aggregation of up to five carriers and the advanced MFC and dual ISP enables it to deliver exceptional multimedia experience. Coupling this with the optimisations that Google has brought to Android Nougat, you can be assured your device is going to perform beyond your expectations. Let the results do the talking.
Now the 4GB LPDDR4 RAM does get used up rather aggressively.On my maximum usage, the Samsung Galaxy S8 utilised almost 70% of the RAM, leaving about 850MB for further pushing. This is based on about 50 background applications running concurrently with none set to sleep mode, so I’ve pretty much pushed this device beyond our daily usage and I didn’t experience a hiccup.
Take note that these benchmark results were taken on empty but maximised environment. For each tests, I cleared the memory before running them, and all of them were tested at WQHD+ (2960px x 1440px) resolution with brightness set to 50% as our standard smartphone benchmarking practises.

As usual, we begin our tests with the Antutu v6. The Samsung Galaxy S8 scored a whopping 173052 which is pretty much the highest score in our chart so far. The breakdown of this, the 3D rendering scored 71752, UX scored 52311, the Exynos 8895 CPU scored 38612 and the RAM scored 10377. But Antutu only tells us basic stuff, so lets bring in my favourite test, the PCMark Work 2.0 Performance.

I don’t call this my favourite benchmark for no reasons. The PCMark Work 2.0 Performance puts the device through the real world scenarios that you will be using the device in. Rendering web pages, running intensive javascript via AJAX, adding AJAX items using Android’s WebView are some of the most important tests that are done. Most websites utilise hefty jQuery manipulation and AJAX HTTP calls (including our own website) and these scripts are redundant on responsive based websites. Javascript is the costliest overhead for browsers and being able to chuckle while rendering is big boasting task. Apart from that, it also pushes the device to play, edit and save a video using OpenGL ES 2.0, the Android’s native MediaCodec API and Exoplayer. Then, a productivity test is carried out using Android’s native EditText view and PdfDocument API. Next, it runs PhotoEditing 2.0 which it harnesses Android renderscript API. Finally, it ends with a data manipulation process that parses data from various file formats, measuring frame rates while manipulating dynamic charts.
You can see why it’s my favourite benchmark engine now? So, the Samsung Galaxy S8 scored 5120 on the PCMark’s Work 2.0 Performance, losing to ASUS Zenfone 3 running on Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 and the ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra running on Qualcomm Snapdragon 652. It seems like the Exynos CPUs tend to struggle when it comes to intensive productivity as you can see, even the Samsung A7 running on the Exynos 7880 struggled to keep up with the score. I have a feeling that if Samsung had packed 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM, the Samsung Galaxy S8 would have scored the highest in this area because the RAM did get crushed throughout the test – this left me wondering, how would the Samsung Galaxy S8 perform with its Samsung Dex?

Our Geekbench tables show everything you need to know about the CPU performance. The Samsung Galaxy S8 reign supreme in both single core AND multi core performance, leaving pretty much every device we tested behind. So far it has outperformed the Snapdragon 821 by quite a number, so it would be fun to see how the US version bearing the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 would fare against the Exynos. This is pretty much straightforward hypothesis, the Exynos 8895 has to be the most powerful CPU available on a smartphone to date. Period.

Now, let’s move on to some serious video rendering tests. After all, what good is the Infinity Display if it is unable to render videos at its best, right? The OpenGL ES2.0 was a piece of cake for the Samsung Galaxy S8, really! Running 60fps of heavy graphics was somewhat like picking its teeth. What we are more interested in is the OpenGL ES3.1 tests here. At least in our case, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is the first device ever to chart above 3000 for this test. Also, bear in mind that I pushed this test on WQHD+ resolution, so while scoring flying colors, these results could be way higher if you are running the device in FHD+.

Finally, the battery performance test using PCMark’s Work 2.0. As you can see, I’ve put it against only the bigger rivals that are bearing 4000mAh batteries mostly. This was probably one of the best surprises that I got while using the Samsung Galaxy S8. I believe most of you were wondering, hey, it’s 2017 already and seriously? 3000mAh? Until you get your hands on it that is ;) Now, Samsung has a very important history concerning batteries, so this time around, having a good battery was not enough, it had to perform beyond imagination; and it DID! Now, I’d keep the Note 7 history behind. Let’s move on and believe in a better future ahead. Kudos for the excellent battery life, Samsung Galaxy S8!

Oh, the storage? Yep, I got the UFS2.1 variant which is BLAZING fast! :)
User Experience
I like large displays. But I don’t like it to be too long. Which is why my preference is still the Samsung Galaxy S8 over its Plus counterpart. The device looks very premium, shines elegantly, and feels very comfortable in palms. The saddest moment here is that I will still have to use a case with it so as not to scratch the body of this precious gem. When you fire it up for the first time, you would be staring at it with awe as it glares its glossy screen with every reflection it can project around you. I’m over exaggerating? See for yourself then.

As I unboxed the device, I was just stunned looking at the display for a good 10 minutes wondering what did the Samsung engineers had to endure to pack all this into one piece of device. But lets step out of our twinkle stars zone and get practical with the device. There’s plenty to talk about here. Upon firing up the device, you can appreciate the 3D home button. It gives a rather unusual sensation. In most cases, you would “touch” a softkey button. Especially when its embedded inside a glass. But in the case of the Samsung Galaxy S8, you actually “press” it. And it gives a unique feeling how it identifies the pressure. As the vibration kicks in it kicks back your finger signalling “that’s it!”. I tested this with several people who had not yet toyed around with the Samsung Galaxy S8. Everytime I asked them to press, they would touch it instead. And when they actually pressed it, they got that surprise look on their faces. Of course, you can also double tap it, but naah, the press owns this! Just a home button? You’d appreciate it when you use it yourself ;)

The “Always ON” mode is enabled by default and honestly, turning it off didn’t make much difference in terms of battery usage, so go ahead and just leave it running. Now, the bummer that you would have in using the Samsung Galaxy S8 is the fact that you need to decide if you are going to be using dual-SIM or one-SIM with a MicroSD. This is a huge dilemma for me given the fact that I do need two SIMs in my phone and I definitely need plenty of storage too. This combo slot has been something that has annoyed me a good several times already. But clearly, I myself choose MicroSD if this is the decision that I have to make. I’ll explain why, later on.

The boot is VERY quick! In fact, the combination of Android Nougat, the Exynos 8895, 4GB LPDDR4 RAM, and UFS2.1 storage, the processing speed on the Samsung Galaxy S8 is VERY fast. It took merely 17 seconds for the device to boot up from OFF to ready to use which is extremely fast considering the bulky size of Android Nougat and the massive kernel blob. The Iris scan is also very quick! If you’re not wearing glasses and there will be no discrepancy in detection, it takes less than 1 second to unlock the device. Speed is the other name of the Samsung Galaxy S8.
The next thing we want to talk about is the additional dedicated button that Samsung gave to the Samsung Galaxy S8. Right under the volume rocker, you can find an additional button that is dedicated to launch the Samsung Bixby. Bixby is supposed to completely change the way you interact with your phone. It’s a personal assistant that understands talk, text, and taps so you’re never confined to one mode of communication. It is also supposed to completely change the way you use your phone. However, Bixby is currently not working as promised. The only thing that works is the camera identification, which, honestly has not been that accurate so far. Probably Bixby is still an infant and has plenty to learn still. The voice interaction is not working at all at the time of writing. Samsung stated on their website that Bixby’s language support will initially begin with Korean, and expand to English and then Chinese while further language support are tentative. That’s absolutely fine, really. I have never been a big fan of voice recognition technology anyway. But, Samsung should have at least provided an option to replace the button assignment which is nowhere to be found.

Say goodbye to TouchWiz UI. Introducing Samsung Experience, a much refined and improved UI experience that Samsung has introduced into the Samsung Galaxy S8. The flat icons and very readable font selection proves that Samsung has matured into understanding what a perfect UI is all about. This is really worth applauding. I’m a sucker for UI, it’s a big part of my core job, and I’ve been following Samsung’s UI since the glorious days of HTC Sense’s Rosie UI when Samsung was still at its first ever Galaxy device. It’s been a very long journey, but one that is totally worth it!
Probably one thing that Samsung could improve in the UX is some minor work on gestures. Currently, slide up on any part of the home screen and you could bring up the applications drawer seamlessly. Gone are the days when you had to press the app drawer button to bring it up. That’s all fine. But so is it too when you slide downwards. It loads up the application drawer. Samsung could have changed this to bring down the notification drawer instead. Afterall, its the top of the device that needs to be reached more seamlessly compared to the bottom part. The devil is in the details when it comes to UI/UX :) Well, of course there is an option to pull down the drawer using the fingerprint sensor, which I clearly don’t like at all. Not the feature, but the position of the fingerprint sensor. I’ve given up on it already. It has caused smudging on the camera lens too much, I’m not using it at all. Hey, I’ve got Iris to unlock it already. Fingerprint is so yesterday :P

I’m sorry Samsung, my vote is still towards fingerprint being on the front facade of the device instead of the back. Much like when I’m typing my password on the screen and want to see it, I want to see my finger actually tapping the sensor in front of me, rather than relentlessly searching for the sensor at the back. It would be awesome if the 3D home button could be integrated with fingerprint sensor as well. That would only make the home button even awesomer!

The Edge was introduced in Samsung Galaxy Note Edge and that was probably my favourite edge ever. Now, the edge is more like an overlay on top of the main layout. It brings a totally whole new world of possibilities to the Samsung Galaxy S8. There are plenty of edge panels to pick from, but my picks are the apps edge and the smart select. I love the Infinity Display. I really do! But the awkward display ratio makes some of the apps and games leave quite a gap on both sides which I really want it solved. I’m not sure why Samsung didn’t just use the 16:9 aspect ratio and embed the Infinity Display within its confined area. I bet the experience would have been one of its own. Then again, I’ll take the trade because at least the most common apps like Facebook and WhatsApp has no problem filling the space.

Moving on to the camera which requires a chapter of its own. I’ve been very satisfied with the camera on my Samsung Note 5 already. I mean, if I’m really going to take some seriously professional photographs, I’d just resort to DSLR because say what you want, competing with DSLR is not a joke. In the case of smartphones, what I am looking for is how seamless can it be to take photographs. Basically, I just want to take out the device, point it to the subject, and shoot. If I’m going to have to tinker with too many factors just to get my picture right, again, I might as well resort to DSLR then. So where does the Samsung Galaxy S8 camera stand?
Have a look at the slider above. NONE of the images above have similar identities. Some clues for you? Some of the images were shot in darker environments, some had lights from the back, some were zoomed, some were shot with manual mode. If you can’t identify the differences, it means the Samsung Galaxy S8 has a camera that lives to deserve the title of a perfect camera phone.
Here’s the thing. The zoom is capable of reaching up to 8X but at maximum zoom, the images get very grainy. In fact, anything above 4X will begin to look grainy. My verdict on this is because it’s a dual pixel 12MP AF camera, at 4X zoom you can still utilise the sensor like a single pixel camera. As you increase the coefficient higher, the digital zoom breaks the clarity of the images.
Things that you might want to look out in the camera? First, the Live Broadcasting mode has been removed from the camera. In fact, you can’t even download the mode anymore. There are workarounds to this, but this feature was amazing to have and Samsung should have retained it. On the brighter side, the manual mode is insanely awesome! It does give you the DSLR feel when using the manual mode. The AF points react live to the viewfinder’s environment, and you can tweak pretty much anything from exposure, white balance, Auto Focus point, Shutter speed and even ISO. A full suite for a powerful camera. Again, this one requires a whole new chapter to elaborate.
Look at all those options!
No more Live Broadcasting :(
Finally, the Samsung Galaxy S8 has an IP68 rating that carries dust and water resistance rating. It’s capable of submersion in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. Now read that carefully. 1.5 meters is pretty deep. Some snorkeling adventures sound like fun. However, it also states fresh water, which means snorkeling is out of the list already. Basically, you are fine if you’re using the phone in rain or personal pool, but not submerging it into the sea. To me, if it works under the rain, it’s perfect already. I don’t really take my phone in odd locations anyway :P

Let’s talk about the AKG tuned earphones. Yep, these are “AKG tuned” Samsung earphones. AKG is a branch of Harman, and Samsung bought Harman for $8 billion in Q4 last year. So you didn’t really leave the ecosystem. Here’s the thing, AKG is very well known for strong and punchy basses, so you would expect the same from these earphones too, but it’s not really the case. That caught me off the guard at first, so I burnt in the earphones for well over 24 hours until they got into their final form.
Bear in mind, I listen to melodic death metal and heavy rock songs at very high levels (maximum on the Samsung Galaxy S8) and I’ve toyed around with too many earphones and headphones by now to identify what I’m comfortable with. These earphones have pretty mild bass to be labelled AKG. It’s not bad. It’s just right amount. It’s just not screaming AKG to me. The mids and highs are well thought out though.
So I was listening to some Apocalyptica on shuffle, which was when my wife called in and the call was channelled through the earphones. That was when I realised why AKG had tuned the earphones as such. I was so busy searching for the punchy bass, I totally forgot how clear these earphones were sounding. In fact, the call was so clear, my AudioTechnica ATH-SPORT3 fell short in terms of clarity. It strike me then that AKG was aiming to deliver earphones for smartphones – not just audio, but voice calls, conferences, all inclusive. Well, they’re the engineers afterall.
Alcantara Cover Case

Before we wrap up, I’d like to cover a little on this awesome piece of accessory. Introducing the Alcantara Cover Case for the Samsung Galaxy S8. You might be wondering what is Alcantara in the first place? Automotive enthusiasts are well aware of this as Alcantara is known to provide superior feeling in terms of grip. It’s a suede-like material produced by combining advanced spinning process and chemical + textile production process. It’s composed of 68% polyester and 32% polyurethane giving it stain resistance.
However, Alcantara is treated as fine material and is expected to be handled professionally. Automotive users who opt for Alcantara steering wheels often have dedicated gloves that complement the usage. That’s because sweaty palms are going to spoil the outlook of Alcantara pretty easily. In fact, real Alcantara enthusiasts will even do continuous maintenance of their Alcantara products to ensure it looks in its top form.

The case itself fits the phone perfectly in it, leaving little gaps at the top that would protect the phone’s display in case you put the device upside down. It gives a totally new look and feel to the Samsung Galaxy S8.
Conclusion
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is one of the most beautiful piece of hardware I’ve seen in a while. Right from unboxing it, the infinity display is mind blowing, the details are immense, the camera is effortless, the build quality is out of the world, the performance is sky high, the battery is unbelievably great and there’s just too much to talk about this beautiful piece of gem. Samsung has clearly set a new benchmark for its rivals and itself with the Samsung Galaxy S8. It clearly has all that it needs to become the best flagship device of the year. Samsung came back from the abyss after its fiasco, but it clearly came stronger and harder to the scene. Maybe it’s time for other rivals to drop the iPhone look and find a new following. :)

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Limited Edition Sony WH-1000XM4 Silent White Launched At RM1,799

The folks at Sony Malaysia has announced the new limited edition WH-1000X Silent White, which coincided with the company’s 75th anniversary soon in May 2021.
Sony WH-1000XM4 Silent White

The Silent White version of the headphone comes with a pearlescent finish to the topcoat of the headphones. It also comes with an additional coat of paint than the standard black and silver colors. They’ve claimed that the Silent White is more stain-resistant and is able to retain the high-quality white colour.

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Offering the brand’s noise cancelling performance, the headphone comes with HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 with Dual Noise Sensor Technology. Other than that, it uses Edge-AI, DSEE Extreme for more rebuilding audio lost during digital compression for a higher fidelity experience.
The WH-1000XM4 also comes with Multipoint Connection, allowing you to pair it to two Bluetooth devices at the same time and they are NFC compatible. In terms of battery, it can last up to 30 hours and it comes with Google Assistant and Alexa support.
The Sony WH-1000XM4 Silent White limited-edition model will be arriving in Malaysia from May 2021 at Sony Store KLCC, The Curve, and Sony Store Online with limited quantity at the price of RM1,799.
If you are interested to learn of our full thoughts on the Sony WH-1000XM4, do check that out right here. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: If you’ve followed my content, well you’ll definitely know that I have a thing for white coloured products and oh my, this does look appealing to my eyes. Unfortunately I never got the opportunity to test out their headphones. Maybe I will soon.
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ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 6GB/64GB Variant To Be Sold Exclusively At Shopee

If you have followed our social media site (Facebook and Instagram), you’d know that the new ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 is on its way to the market here in Malaysia. Well great news guys, it seems that you can get the new device this 12th of December 2018.
You can get the Max Pro M2 6GB/64GB Only At Shopee

It seems that the phone was listed on the eCommerce platform where they’ve showcased that you can get the 6GB/64GB variant there. It will be available for purchase on 11 December 2018 at 11.59pm (or if you’d like to round it off, then it’d be on the 12th).

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The successor to the Max Pro M1 will include a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display and comes with a glass back. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660AIE SoC and packs a whopping 5000mAh battery. Camera wise, it sports a dual 12MP Sony IMX486 sensor + 5MP and comes with AI capabilities for its rear setup and a 13MP selfie shooter on the front.
Pokdepinion: I just can’t wait for the ZenFone Max Pro M2 to be officially out. I especially want to know how much have they put the price tag on it. It definitely looks like an upgrade from the M1, which sold impressively when it came out.
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Redmi Note 8 2021 confirmed with Helio G85 under the hood

Xiaomi has taken to social media to confirm the chipset in the Redmi Note 8 2021. It is going to be the Helio G85, which debuted in Xiaomi’s lineup in the Redmi Note 9. The original Redmi Note 8 was powered by the Snapdragon 665, which means that fans of the Redmi Note 8’s design will be in for an upgrade with the Redmi Note 8 2021, albeit a relatively minor one.

Say “Helio” to the #RedimiNote8 2021!#ThePerformanceAllStar provides you with superior performance AND a super smooth experience! pic.twitter.com/WXAX5JvrBY
— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) May 23, 2021

Speaking of which, it seems that Xiaomi will be reusing the Redmi Note 8’s chassis. Xiaomi has confirmed that the Redmi Note 8 2021 will tout a 6.3″ Dot Drop display on the front, and a 48MP quad camera setup on its back. This is essentially Xiaomi mashing the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 9 into one device and calling it the Redmi Note 8 2021.
As I have previously mentioned, I have no idea why is Xiaomi reviving the Redmi Note 8 series with this model. I mean, I understand that the Redmi Note 8 series was their best-selling lineup, but do we really need a Redmi Note 8 2021, when we could easily just call it the Redmi Note 10 Fan Edition, or Redmi Note 10 Commemorative Edition? That would probably be less confusing, at least in terms of naming.

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Or even better yet, just release a special edition of the current Redmi Note 10 series with a limited edition case or something. That would be better than rehashing old designs and specifications just for yet another addition to an increasingly cluttered mid-range lineup.

With that said, the Redmi Note 8 2021 should be relatively affordable as compared to the current Redmi Note 10 lineup, since it is just reusing old components from Xiaomi’s parts bin. Xiaomi has yet to announce an official launch date, but do stay tuned as it should be announced pretty soon.
Pokdepinion: I wonder if this Redmi Note 8 2021 will be priced like a member of the Redmi series, instead of the Redmi Note series.
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AMD Highlights Gaming, Commercial, and Mainstream PC Technologies at COMPUTEX 2022

AMD recently revealed its latest breakthroughs in computing technologies to boost the high-performance computing experience today at COMPUTEX 2022. The company’s Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su delivered an overview of the future Ryzen 7000 Series desktop CPUs with the new “Zen 4” architecture, which is expected to give a significant performance boost when they ship in the autumn of 2022.

Dr. Su also emphasized the company’s strong growth and momentum in the mobile sector, citing the fact that 70 of the more than 200 planned ultrathin, gaming, and commercial notebook designs powered by Ryzen 6000 Series processors have been released or announced so far. Other executives unveiled the newest member of the Ryzen Mobile family, “Mendocino” as well as the newest smart technology, SmartAccess Storage, and more specifics about the new AM5 platform, including support from prominent motherboard manufacturers.

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AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop CPUs

The new Ryzen 7000 Series desktop CPUs are built on the very efficient 5nm “Zen 4” architecture, which builds on the innovation and outstanding performance of the Ryzen 5000 Series desktop processors.
The new CPUs will have twice as much L2 cache per core, higher clock rates, and a 15% increase in single-thread performance over the previous generation, providing an unrivaled desktop PC experience. A pre-production Ryzen 7000 Series desktop processor performing at 5.5 GHz clock speed throughout AAA gameplay was displayed during the keynote. In a Blender multi-threaded rendering task, the same processor performed more than 30% quicker than an Intel Core i9 12900K.
AMD Socket AM5 Platform
For the more demanding users, the new Socket AM5 architecture offers improved connectivity and has a 1718-pin LGA architecture that supports CPUs with up to 170W TDP, dual-channel DDR5 memory, and new SVI3 power infrastructure for leading all-core performance with our Ryzen 7000 Series processors. With up to 24 PCIe 5.0 lanes, Socket AM5 is the company’s fastest, largest, and most expansive desktop platform with next-generation and beyond support for storage and graphics devices.
The AM5 motherboard series is divided into three levels:

X670 Extreme: Provides the maximum connectivity and extreme overclocking possibilities thanks to PCIe 5.0 compatibility for two graphics slots and one storage slot.
X670: Supports users’ overclocking with PCIe 5.0 support on one storage slot and optional graphics support.
B650: A high-performance model with PCIe 5.0 storage capabilities.

Motherboard variants for all three chipsets are expected from partners like as Asrock, Asus, Biostar, Gigabyte, and MSI, and PCIe 5.0 storage solutions will be available from Crucial, Micron, and Phison.
AMD Ryzen Mobile
The new “Mendocino” processors will give outstanding everyday performance and are anticipated to be priced between $399 to $699 in the United States. The CPUs, which feature “Zen 2” cores and RDNA 2 architecture-based graphics, are aimed to give the highest battery life and performance in the price range, allowing consumers to get the most out of their laptop at an affordable price. The first systems with the new “Mendocino” CPUs will be available from OEM partners in Q4 of 2022.
AMD Advantage Systems and AMD SmartAccess Storage
AMD Advantage laptops are designed to provide excellent gaming experiences, with performance, stunning high refresh rate screens, long battery life, and more. AMD Advantage Systems include AMD smart technologies, which are a set of enhanced features that allow AMD CPUs and GPUs to collaborate to assist reduce system bottlenecks and achieve optimal performance and efficiency.
The company recently announced AMD SmartAccess Storage, the latest addition to the smart technology family that supports Microsoft DirectStorage and uses AMD Smart Access Memory technology and other AMD technologies to help cut game load times and accelerate texture streaming.
AMD Advantage systems are currently available from a variety of OEMs, including Alienware, Asus, Lenovo, and HP, as well as system integrator designs from Metamechbook and Origin PC.
Corsair is also releasing their first-ever gaming and streaming laptop, exclusively with AMD Advantage, which includes an integrated 10-key streaming command center powered by Elgato’s famous Stream Deck software and a 1080p high-fidelity streaming grade webcam.

To learn more about AMD’s Computex 2022 announcements, feel free to visit the company’s official website by clicking the link here.
If you are interested in the company’s technologies feel free to visit the links below:
Ryzen 6000 Series CPUs
AMD Advantage
AMD Smart Technologies
Pokdepinion: New AMD 7000 Series looks promising by providing a fair competition with Intel’s own CPUs. If what they showcased and described is true, I can’t wait to get my hands on them to test it out myself.
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ASUS promises free upgrade for ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 series users

The ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 series cards have received quite a bit of flak from international media and end users as well. The coolers were reportedly poorly mounted with insufficient pressure. Some even noticed the cooler separating from the PCB when used in a normal, horizontal orientation. After a period of silence, ASUS has finally stepped up to the plate and admitted that the coolers were indeed poorly designed.

ASUS shared this nifty little graph showing that they were following AMD’s specifications for mounting pressure of 20~30 PSI, which proved insufficient. After some extended R&D, ASUS finally arrived on the proper pressure for their own cards, and have equipped all their ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 and Radeon RX 5700 XT cards shipped from January 2020 onwards with new screws that enable the higher mounting pressure of around 50 to 60 PSI.

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Users of ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 XT and RX 5700 shipped with the older screws and poorer mounting pressure will be able to get a free upgrade to the new mounting screws, but they will have to wait until March 2020, as the COVID-19 outbreak may affect shipments of the necessary components to your nearest ASUS service centers. ASUS recommends contacting your local customer support team for the latest information. The following model numbers are eligible for the free upgrade:

ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 XT
ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700

90YV0D90-M0NA00 (Universal)
90YV0D90-M0TA00 (Taiwan)
90YV0D90-M0CA00 (China)
90YV0D90-M0IA00 (India)
90YV0D90-MTAA00 (North America)
90YV0D90-M0AA00 (North America)
90YV0D90-M0NB00 (Bulk pack)
90YV0DD0-M0NA00 (Universal)
90YV0DD0-M0TA00 (Taiwan)
90YV0DD0-M0CA00 (China)
90YV0DD0-M0IA00 (India)
90YV0DD0-MTAA00 (North America)
90YV0DD0-M0AA00 (North America)
90YV0DD0-M0NB00 (Bulk pack)

Pokdepinion: I wonder if we should retest the ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 after the new screws are installed…
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LoL x Uniqlo UT Collection Is Now Available In Stores

If you’re a big fan of League of Legends (LoL), well here’s something for you. The LoL x Uniqlo UT Collection is now available in Malaysia.
LoL x Uniqlo UT Collection

As you might have known already, League of Legends is a popular MOBA game on PC (and mobile if you count Wild Rift). With it being a huge game, the folks at Southeast Asia Riot Games has revealed recently that they’ve partnered up with Uniqlo in releasing the League of Legends UT Collection.

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They’ve introduced six unique designs inspired by popular champions such as Jinx, in-game elements such as Summoner’s Rift and poros, in addition to the girl group K/DA. It seems that they are priced at RM59.90 each as listed on their website.
The collection is now available for purchase both in-stores as well as online. If you are interested in them, you can head to the link right here to check them out.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Decent designs.. but I feel that they’re a bit too simple. A Gangplank design would’ve been nice. He was my main when I last played LoL, which is a long time ago…
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[CES 2023] New Acer Predator Gaming Laptops and Monitors Unveiled

If you’re looking for a new, larger gaming laptop, then look no further as the Acer Predator Helios 16 and 18 have been announced at CES 2023, alongside a couple of new Predator gaming monitors.
Acer Predator Helios 16 and 18

The Predator Helios laptops are designed for performance and will include the latest components from Intel and NVIDIA, including up to 32GBs of DDR5-4800 RAM and up to 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD in RAID 0. The components will be cooled by “dual custom-engineered fifth-gen AeroBlade 3D metal fans and vector heat pipes in the shape of rectangles for improved heat transfer,” according to Acer.

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The Helios 16 will have three 2560 x 1,600 resolution display options with refresh rates of 165Hz or 240Hz, or a Mini LED panel with a 250Hz refresh rate, 100% P3 color gamut, and peak brightness over 1,000 nits. The 18-inch Helios has the same panel options, as well as an entry-level 1920 x 1200 resolution display at 165Hz.

The new Predator Helios laptops feature a mini-LED backlit keyboard with deep 1.8mm key travel and per-key lighting that uses less power while providing bright, uniform color. The laptops also have a customizable RGB light bar across the top of the back vents.
The Helios 16 is expected to be released in March starting at USD $1,650, while the Helios 18 is expected to be released in April 2023 with a starting price of USD $1,700. Both laptops will be available in Europe a month earlier than in the US.
Acer Predator X45 and X27U

The Predator X45 is a larger gaming monitor with a 45-inch OLED panel that has a UWQHD (3440 x 1440) resolution and a maximum refresh rate of 240 Hz. The panel has an 800R curvature, a typical brightness of 150 nits, and a peak HDR brightness of 1,000 nits.
It also has a 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio and a 0.01 ms pixel response time. The 10-bit panel covers 98.5% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. In terms of connections, the Predator X45 has two HDMI 2.0 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4 port, a USB-C port with 90W power delivery, and a USB 3.2 hub. It also has dual 5-watt speakers.

The Predator X27U is a smaller gaming monitor with a QHD (2560 x 1440) OLED panel and a 240Hz refresh rate. It has the same 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio, 150 nits (typical) / 1,000 nits (maximum) brightness, and 98.5% DCI-P3 coverage as the Predator X45. It also has the same port layout and dual 5-watt speakers. Both the Predator X45 and Predator X27U support AMD FreeSync Premium technology and have an integrated KVM switch for switching between multiple desktop or laptop PCs.
The Predator X45 will be available in the North American market in Q2 2023 for USD $1,699, and the Predator X27U will be available around the same time for USD $1,099. Acer will announce a more specific launch window in the coming months.
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Pokdepinion: I was hoping to see a gigantic, TV-replacement gaming monitor but it’s still something. I already have my eyes focused on the Predator Helios 18 as I’m expecting it to perform as big as it looks.
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Samsung Galaxy S10+ 12GB RAM With 1TB Of Storage Now Available In Malaysia

You can now get your hands on the Samsung Galaxy S10+ (12GB+1TB) here in Malaysia. It’s the first Galaxy smartphone to offer such RAM size, which is bigger than your average laptop offers.
Powered with AI performance enhancer, the Galaxy S10+ loads your apps with exceptional speed, and now even faster with the 12GB newer variant. It will also allow you to transfer large amounts of your favorite multimedia content in a shorter time, and of course delivers a smoother experience in your mobile gaming sessions.
Starting from today, you can get the Galaxy S10+ with 1TB storage at a recommended retail price of RM5,999. Samsung is also throwing in a free Galaxy A9 (worth RM1,999) upon your purchase from participating Samsung Experience Stores and authorized merchants until 5th of May 2019.

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Pokdepinion: Wow, that sounds like a deal. Maybe share the amount with someone? After all you’ll be getting two smartphones on one go! :P
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Cooler Master MasterCase 5 available on this 20th August

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Cooler Master is excited to announce the availability of the MasterCase 5
and MasterCase Pro 5, the world’s first mid-sized modular towers with exterior expandability, made
possible with accessories purchased separately. Debuting at Computex 2015, the MasterCase ushers in a
new era of products with FreeForm™ Modular System that offers unparalleled control over form and
function.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Raymen Wu, Global Marketing Director said, “The MasterCase represents
the first of a new wave of products with our unique FreeForm technology that enables endless build
possibilities. Launched in tandem with the new slogan ‘Make It Yours.’, we kicked off a new drive to harness
the maker spirit in our products and community. FreeForm will be applied across all of our products in the
near future ensuring you have the freedom to fully express yourself.”

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Harness the Maker Spirit
Cooler Master invited eight Makers to Computex 2015. They came from varied walks of life: artist, engineer,
designer, pro gamer, modder, and VR developer, yet they shared one thing in common: the spirit of making.
The MasterCase 5 enabled each Maker to create a computer system that was uniquely theirs without
compromising their build requirements. From aggressive looking gaming rigs to classy workstations, and
even a robotic bartending machine that could prepare drinks, the MasterCase 5 was the platform used to
share their passion with the world. Meet the makers by visiting: Meet The Makers
Upgrade Your PC Inside Out with the MasterCase 5’s FreeForm™ Modular System
The MasterCase 5 breaks new ground in the way PCs are designed, made, bought and used. Fundamental
to this reimagination is the FreeForm technology. Cooler Master wants users to have absolute control over
how their case looks and functions. FreeForm provides options to not only adjust the case exterior, but also
offers interior layout flexibility in a mid-sized case. It is Cooler Master’s interpretation of the “Form Follows
Function” principle.
In the MasterCase 5, FreeForm allows a single case to support a host of different configurations, enabling
users to upgrade rather than replace their case and system. Through a unique Clip-and-Click panel,
FreeForm lets users adjust vertically or remove the drive cages entirely. This flexibility allows building
multiple system configurations like home servers, water-cooled workstations, or gaming rigs with dual-slot
extra-long graphics cards using one single case.
Two models will be made available at launch: the base MasterCase 5 and the upgraded MasterCase Pro 5.
The base MasterCase 5 comes with dual top handles and a standard door while the MasterCase Pro 5
comes with a side window panel, elevated mesh top cover, and additional interior expandability options.
Users wishing to upgrade from the MasterCase 5 to the Pro 5 version can do so through an ecosystem of
accessories.

All these accessories, including external panels and kits will be available for purchase from authorized
retailers and also online at the Cooler Master online stores in North America, Europe, and Asia. More
modular accessories are to be announced at a later time. To learn more visit: www.coolermaster.com/MasterCase5

Both MasterCase 5 and MasterCase Pro 5 will be available at selected Local Cooler Master Channel Partners.
Cooler Master Channel Partners:
1. Jayacom Information
2. Viewnet Computer System
3. C-Zone
4. All IT Hypermarket
5. Thunder Match Technology
6. Ideal Tech PC
7. PC Image
8. E-Tech Computer Accessories
The Cooler Master Mastercase 5 comes in two variants which are the Mastercase 5 and Mastercase 5 Pro, priced at RM479 and RM599 respectively inclusive GST 6%. Let start the conversation on Cooler Master Malaysia FB page!
Pokdepinion : The new Cooler Master Mastercase 5 has really good design, with prices starting from RM479, this might be the chassis for your next build! The Cooler Master Mastercase really raises the bar in terms of compatibility thanks the modular design to fit any part that a rig builder may want to use. Modding on this casing will surely be fun. I bet there’s a lot of case mods using the Cooler Master Mastercase 5 after this.
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The Alchemist Code Trailer – Based of Japan’s Most Sought Mobile SRPG!

gumi Inc today revealed a glimpse of its upcoming mobile strategy role-playing game (SRPG), The Alchemist Code, which will be launched globally on both iOS and Android devices this year. The game, which is developed by Fuju&gumi games, is based on For Whom The Alchemist Exists, the most sought after mobile SRPG in Japan.
The Alchemist Code
The Alchemist story has captivated audiences in Japan and garnered a dedicated fanbase in Japan, with growing interest worldwide. With that, we are excited to announce today that we will be bringing the rich and vast Alchemist universe to players worldwide in our upcoming mobile title, The Alchemist Code. We look forward to expanding the Alchemist universe globally and are delighted to showcase the unmatched talents of the title’s development team, which comprises acclaimed creators, such as OP Animation Director Shōji Kawamori (Macross series, Aquarion) and renowned composer and pianist, Yoko Shimomura (Kingdom Hearts, Street Fighter II, Mario & Luigi), who composed the Main Theme Song & Music. The title also features world class voice acting from popular Japanese voice talents, like Natsuki Hanae, Kaito Ishikawa and Yōko Hikasa and more Hironao Kunimitsu, CEO and President of gumi Inc.
Audience can have an exclusive look first look at the game and are introduced to Agatha and protagonists Logi and Dias, where they each hold different perception and viewpoints on ‘power’. Players can expect deep customization abilities, strategic elements, and engaging gameplay from the trailer. So without further a do. here’s the trailer!

As mentioned earlier, it is available for both iOS and Android for FREE. There is that option of in-app purchases of course. Information on its pre-registration will be coming soon. So until then, stay tuned for updates right here!

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Pokdepinion: To be frank, I’m not really a fan of J games but I’m all ears for strategy games. Would try this when it comes out, it’s free anyways.
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Apple watchOS 10 Update to Bring Major UI Changes and Health Coaching Service

Apple is set to make major improvements to the WatchOS 10 with new UI changes and the introduction of an AI-powered health coaching service called Quartz. Find out more about what to expect from this year’s WWDC.
What to Expect From Apple WatchOS 10 Update

Apple Watch owners, get ready for a major upgrade in the form of watchOS 10! A report from Bloomberg reveals that the upcoming software update for the Apple Watch will bring significant UI changes and improvements, and could potentially include a new AI-powered health coaching service called Quartz. Here’s what we know so far about watchOS 10.

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The report suggests that Apple is planning to bring back widgets as a centerpiece feature of the Apple Watch. Users will be able to browse through interactive and contextual widgets on their watch face, similar to Siri’s watch face and widget stacks introduced in iOS and iPadOS. The new interface is expected to improve the user experience, and the Digital Crown may even be used to open widgets instead of sending users to the home screen.

Furthermore, Apple is rumored to be developing a new AI-powered health coaching service called Quartz, which will likely be integrated into the new watchOS. This could potentially include features such as sleep tracking and personalized health recommendations. While details about Quartz are still scarce, it’s clear that Apple is investing heavily in the health and fitness capabilities of the Apple Watch.
Overall, this is expected to be the biggest watchOS release since the inception of the Apple Watch, and it’s likely to be a major highlight of this year’s WWDC. While we don’t know for sure what else Apple has in store, it’s safe to say that watchOS 10 will bring significant improvements to the Apple Watch. Stay tuned for more updates as WWDC 2023 approaches!
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Pokdepinion: If there are any changes in the UI, it’s going to feel like a brand new watch. I just hope there are more new things apart from the aforementioned ones when WWDC 2023 rolls in.
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TP-Link Announce New Neffos C5s – How Affordable Is ‘Affordable’?

Neffos, the smartphone division under the wings of TP-Link has announced of a new smartphone in the form of the new Neffos C5s. Another budget friendly device which continues their traditional aim of  the market.
Neffos C5s
The new C5s comes with a 5-inch LCD display that runs on Android 7.0 Nougat. Under the hood, it packs a 2,340mAh battery and utilizes a MediaTek MT6735 chipset.
Memory wise, you’ll get 2GB of RAM paired with 16GB of internal storage. The front camera sports a 2MP shooter for your selfies, while at the back, there’s a 5MP camera located there which is comes with auto-focus and accompanied by an LED flash. You can also use it’s 10-level real-time beauty mode to further enhance your selfie shots.

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While they have announced it is coming and will be available here in our shores this year, price of the device is still yet to be unveiled. They did however mentioned that it will be priced at an affordable rate and judging from the prices of their previous smartphones, we can testify that they are being honest about it. Until then, stay tuned until we get more updates on the device.
By the way, we previously did reviews on two of their latest devices, the Neffos N1 and the Neffos C7. You can read on by clicking on the links and find out which device that we find satisfying from the company.
Pokdepinion: While the known specifications of the device may not seem alluring…. Neffos usually gives back on what you pay for. Personally, I can’t utilize this as my daily driver, but I can see some might do with this device. They are those who don’t want to break the bank and would rather just get something that they can get by the day with and use the normal call and messaging functions.
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Facebook Gaming is Finally Here – Can It Fight Against Twitch and YouTube?

Livestreaming isn’t actually new but now, Facebook is taking action and making gaming livestreams even better with Facebook Gaming. Can it fight Twitch and YouTube?
Facebook Gaming is Finally Here

We’ve heard for a while now that Facebook Gaming will be an actual thing, especially with so many livestreamers already streaming on the popular social media platform. It is expected to fight against the likes of Twitch and YouTube but after it went quiet for a while, many were expecting it to be pushed back.

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In a surprising move today, Facebook Gaming has been officially launched and can now be accessed. To check it out, you’ll have to head on to https://facebook.com/gaming and you will see a page will all the gaming livestreams as well as gaming content creators.
If you are a livestreamer and you want your streams to pop up in this section, all you have to do is set your livestream’s activity to “playing [insert game here]”, and it’ll automatically pop up in the section. This will certainly make it easy for gaming content creators / livestreamers to be discovered on Facebook as viewers will not have to sift through unrelated streams anymore.
Many of you who have already started streaming will know what to do at this point but if you’re wondering how to get things up and running, or if you’re wondering if there’s some sort of extras now that the new feature is here, click right here to head to the Facebook Gaming section for Creators.
The most notable part you’d want to read there is the Facebook Gaming Creator Pilot Program, which focuses on:

Helping gaming creators build more meaningful and more engaged communities on Facebook than anywhere else
Increasing discovery and distribution across multiple surfaces, including Facebook.com, Instagram and Oculus
Supporting gaming creators with the types of tools they need to make a living streaming games on Facebook
Building a platform where creators at every level have the opportunity to thrive

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Pokdepinion: After so long, it’s finally here, and its arrival is rather surprising. There will surely be a change coming, especially for those who are already on Twitch, Facebook, and Mixer.
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You Can Now Live Share Your ETA On Google Maps

Remember all those times when your friend always used to say “I’m on the way” but by that they mean they are just getting ready? Well now Google Maps has something to help with that.
Google Map Live Sharing ETA

Google Maps has now come up with an easy and safer way for you to give an estimated time of arrival (ETA) to your friends and loved ones by letting you share your trip progress.

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Now, you don’t even have to be bothered of constantly updating them as to what time you are expected to arrive, which is also something dangerous to do when you keep your eyes off the road when you think about it.
How to use it you may ask? Well once you’ve started navigating, tap on the “^” icon on the bottom right and choose “Share trip progress”. You will then need to select the person you would like to share it with and you’re good to go.
In addition to that, you can also share it through any of your 3rd party apps such as Facebook Messenger, LINE, WhatsApp, and the likes.
Interestingly, once you’ve shared it to a person, they can actually see the battery percentage of your phone. At least now you have proof that your smartphone is indeed dying.
Pokdepinion: Now this is a very much welcomed updated to Google Maps. Personally, I don’t usually use Maps much, but after this, I might. I can finally see where exactly my friends are when they say they’re “on the way”, heh.
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Simgot EN700 Bass IEM review; no overblown lows here

Introduction

Simgot. Never heard of this brand? Well, same here. With that said, I have the Simgot EN700 BASS IEMs with me now, and apparently it’s the second generation of IEMs from the Chinese manufacturer, fixing some issues that audiophiles complained about with the first Simgot EN700. The name “Simgot” stands for Simple and Elegant, probably brought about by some convoluted way of combining the two words. Their Chinese name is entirely different, but we aren’t gonna discuss that. With a tagline like “a salute to art and science”, it does seem that Simgot is serious when it comes down to audio quality. But we at Pokde.net never judge a book by its cover, nor an IEM by its tagline, so let’s take a closer look the Simgot EN700 BASS.
Unboxing

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Simgot has a clean white outer packaging with a clear product image. It definitely has the looks to be in an Apple store and not seem out of place there.

Flipping the package over, the back showcases an exploded view of the IEMs, with some specifications in Chinese further down. Despite it being in Chinese, anyone who has considered getting a good IEM will understand those numbers anyway.

The white outer sleeve slides off to reveal a really fancy box, with a black textured finishing. The bird-like emblem reminded me of Liverpool’s crest, but some text below it gently reminded me that this is a suzaku, and the guys at Simgot aren’t as big Liverpool fans as I thought. Or maybe they are, I don’t judge.

Under the suzaku insignia lies the Simgot EN700 BASS, which is set comfortably into the foam block which also sports a nice space to show off the included case.

The included leather case is where Simgot decided to stash the tips, and we have a lavish spread of six different tips to pick from. We will get to that later. We also get a cleaning brush, a simple guide to get the best sound as well as a reminder on how long we can listen to music at specific sound levels without blowing our tympanums away and a warranty card with a VIP registration code, to extend the warranty for these IEMs by 3 months. Of course, we also get the pretty Simgot EN700 BASS in blue.
Appearance

Starting from the top, the Simgot EN700 BASS is rather uniquely designed. We have a full aluminium build, and they look rather stunning here in blue. If blue isn’t your favorite shade, it also comes in red, black and gunmetal grey. The earpieces are tear-dropped shaped, with a grille on the outer surface accented by a gold lining. The grille may give an impression of these being open-backed IEMs, but they are just mere embellishments. These embellishments are designed quite meticulously though, as according to the exploded view, consists of three very closely packed layers inlaid into the back of the earpiece. Some may dismiss the appearance, but to me, these look retro, in a good way. The non-removable cable exits the earpiece with a short but sturdy stress relief which is attached to the earpiece. The cord then runs through plastic tubes that guide the cable into a loop that will go over your ears when you put these on. The guides do not have any memory retention.

Here’s a closer look at the split where the braided wires split into two to deliver signals to the left and right earpieces. There is a sliding part to the split, allowing you to adjust how far you want the wires to spread. These cables are braided oxygen-free copper with Dupont 400D Kevlar fiber. Weaved into a tight braid, these cables feel very strong despite being considerably thin individually. Being non-detachable, they have to be strong to ensure that they last through some abuse. The brownish coloration of the cables is slightly off-putting, as I would have preferred blacker cables.

The Simgot EN700 BASS connects to your source via a straight 3.5mm jack with some minimal stress relief around the cable. The aluminium grip features a similar metallic blue finishing, with the connector itself featuring gold plating to keep oxidation away from marring the quality of the connection.
Specification

Drivers:
10mm N50 high magnetic composite dynamic driver
Polymer composite titanizing diaphragm

Frequency response:
15 Hz – 40 KHz

Sensitivity:
101 dB

Impedance:
16 Ω

Distortion:
<1% 101dB (20 μpa)

Power:
10 mW

Features:
N/A

Cable:
1.2m non-detachable braided OFC Dupont 400D Kevlar cable, gold plated 3.5mm jack

User Experience

Before we start off about the sound quality of the Simgot EN700 BASS, let’s take a look at the provided silicon eartips first. Simgot provided two series of eartips allowing you to tune the sound to your preference. They come in three sizes each, and I went with M, as I usually do with all the earphones I have used. The tips are very soft and comfortable, even over long hours of use. Being over-ear IEMs, these cannot be worn with the cable straight down. The earpieces are rather large but they fit comfortably for me. Simgot actually collected data by measuring ears belonging to individuals from different races to design earpieces that will fit most users. With that said, there might be people with smaller ears who will find the Simgot EN700 BASS still unable to offer a comfortable fit despite all the research put into the design.
The over-ear design ensured that microphonics will be minimized, and the M-sized tips offer a great seal with my ears. Coupled with the large size of the earpieces, they block out virtually all noise. I can’t hear anything else other than my tunes when I have these in my ears, and I was only listening to music at a moderate level. Another plus side of the over-ear design is that they work great for sports as well. These aren’t heavy by any measure, so they can definitely be your go-to gym earphones. Do note that these aren’t officially rated as water resistant, so you are on your own there.
Back to the topic of eartips. Eartips I promise better mids and highs, while Eartips II offer better bass. Considering the Simgot EN700 BASS already has the BASS moniker right in its name, I decided to go with Eartips I, but I did try Eartips II.  The sound signature of Eartips II with the narrower bore is a little warmer, with less emphasis on the higher frequencies. Eartips I sports a wider bore, allowing the higher frequencies to shine a little more. And boy (and girls, for the sake of gender equality), do they shine. Eartips I are the tips I used for this review.
I use the Simgot EN700 BASS with my Honor 8, which is no audiophile’s dream smartphone, but the Simgot EN700 BASS is rather easy to drive with a decent sensitivity and low impedance. I was actually surprised when I heard these earphones for the first time. I understand that it the BASS moniker comes from the fact that these feature improved bass over the first generation EN700s, but these are actually quite balanced, unlike many other audio equipment with the word “bass” in their names. With Eartips I, the general sound is slightly warm, with really impressive mids and highs. The bass still hits hard, but its not the kind of bloated bass you might expect from a pair of earphones with the BASS moniker. It hits deep and fast when needed, making it great for songs with pounding bass like Speakerbox featured in the Fate of the Furious soundtrack. Mids are great, with vocals sounding really good here. Sia is amazing to listen to with these earphones, the details of her raspy voice reproduced perfectly. Highs are sparkly too, but not to a point that of making the Simgot EN700 BASS a pain to listen to. If you are treble sensitive, you may want to switch over to Eartips II to tune out the treble a little. For me, it’s Eartips I all the way.

During my review, I spotted a few tiny chips in the finishing, probably from when the earpieces hit each other while I was storing them into the case. I was very sure that these flaws were not there when I first unboxed it, so it was definitely due to my handling. Perhaps Simgot should look into a more durable finishing as I had these earphones for less than a week and already the paint is starting to chip.

Speaking of the case, it is spacious, but may have issues fitting the Simgot EN700 BASS if longer tips are used. The color of the leather is really nice, and the tagline engraved on the back just gives it the added touch of class.
Conclusion
RM479 may be a lot of money to pay for a pair of IEMs, but the Simgot EN700 BASS is definitely worth the money Simgot is asking from you. It is no budget killer though. A removable cable may extend the lifespan of the Simgot EN700 BASS, but with the sturdiness I am seeing here, it really doesn’t seem like these IEMs have a problem talking about durability where the cable is concerned. The warm sound signature may mean the Simgot EN700 BASS does not represent the most accurate sound out there, but they are very enjoyable to listen to, with abundant details if you want to listen to the intricacies of your favorite singer’s voice. I award these with our Gold Pokdeward, for offering an amazing sound without a deal-breaking price.

Our thanks to E1 Personal Audio Malaysia for providing the Simgot EN700 BASS reviewed here.

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honor Malaysia Hosts #8XDance Challenge — Stand A Chance In Winning A Brand New honor 8X

honor Malaysia, as well as their honor 8X ambassadors SonaOne, Zizan Razak, and Michiyo Ho is inviting for their fans to a dance challenge on Instagram and TikTok, where the public can win themselves a brand new honor 8X.
honor #8XDance Challenge
From now until the 30th November 2018, honor Malaysia is giving you a chance to win a new honor 8X smartphone. ALl you need to do is just imitate dance movies by either one of the brand’s ambassadors and use either hashtags #8xSonaone, #8xZizan, or #8xMichiyo on Instagram or TikTok and tag @Honor Malaysia on TikTok and @honormalaysia on Instagram. In addition to that, you would need to also include the hashtag #8XDance in all submissions to qualify.
The person with the most ‘likes’ on TikTok and most ‘views’ on Instagram will win themselves a brand new honor 8X (each). For more information on the contest, you can checkout honor Malaysia’s official Facebook page or honor Malaysia’s Instagram page.

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So if you’d like to win yourself a brand new device from honor, you know what to to do now, so get going!
Pokdepinion: Well I’m not going to lie, dancing is not for me. For those who fancy their skills, why not give it a go? Who knows, you might just win ;)
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HUAWEI Malaysia Hosts Better Together Campaign 2022 — Get RM500 Instant Rebates

The folks at HUAWEI Malaysia is currently hosting their Better Together campaign where it lasts until the 2nd of January 2022.
HUAWEI Malaysia Better Together 2022

In this period of time, you can get yourself a brand new HUAWEI Vision S 65″ and get RM500 instant rebate upon purchase. They’ve also prepped up several deals for devices including HUAWEI nova 9, HUAWEI nova 8i, HUAWEI MateBook laptops, HUAWEI MatePad Pro tablets plus more.

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You can also experience the HUAWEI nova 9 at their nearest HUAWEI Experience Store and bring home a mystery Christmas gift. Want to do just that? Well you may follow the steps below:

Book an appointment, then head over to the selected HUAWEI Experience Store to experience the HUAWEI nova 9
You must wear red, green, or white outfits and use the HUAWEI nova 9 to snap photos at the store, upload it to your Facebook page with the hashtags #HUAWEIExperienceStore #MyChristmasPhoto, and follow the selected HUAWEI Store’s Facebook page
Once the requirements are done, you stand a chance to win a mystery Christmas gift from the store

Not to forget, those who make purchases till the 2nd of January 2022 will stand a chance in participating in a Lucky Draw, where prizes include a HUAWEI Watch GT, HUAWEI Watch Fit, and Touch ‘n Go vouchers worth RM300.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: If you’re planning on getting a HUAWEI product, this might be the time to do so, with all the offers that they’re giving. Don’t forget to check out their website to see the full list of offerings.
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Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Release Confirmed for September

The folks over at Square Enix have officially unveiled the release date for Final Fantasy VIII Remastered, and it’s coming much sooner than expected. In fact, the game will officially arrive before the end of this year.
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered will be released on 3rd September 2019. The new version will come with a bunch of new, interesting features. This includes triple speed mode, a battle assist mode (max HP and ATB), and an ability to turn off random encounters. The Steam version of the game will also come equipped with a number of other cheat codes. We’ve included them right below here:

All Items: Possess all items except for a few certain items.
All Abilities: Unlock all abilities for acquired GFs.
GF Max Level: Max out levels for all acquired Gfs.
Max Gil: Max out amount of Gil.
Max Magic: Max out stock for all acquired Magic.
All Limit Breaks: Unlock all Limit Breaks.
All Cards: Possess max number of Cards for all except Rare Cards.

With how the game’s Junction system works, the Max Magic ability will certainly make the game a lot easier to swallow. This is especially the case if you just want to relive the game as opposed to playing it like you would originally. The rest of them can be interesting to have but I wouldn’t be sure if the game would feel enjoyable. Either the way, the option is there should you choose to utilize them.

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Final Fantasy VIII Remastered will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC on 3rd September 2019. The game will be compatible with Full HD displays and will have new character models.
Pokdepinion: I remember really liking the card minigame so I have a feeling I’m going to spend way too much time on it…again.
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Twitter’s Mixed Media Lets You Mix Videos, Images and GIFs Under One Tweet

You may have noticed some Tweets you’re seeing right now contains photos, videos and GIFs mixed into one single Tweet – that’s the “Mixed Media” feature which Twitter had just announced recently.  As the name implies, it allows users to combine multiple types of media into a single tweet.

Get ready to mix it up with visuals on Twitter.
You can now add a combination of media to your Tweet on Android and iOS. That means you can include a photo, GIF, and video (or two!) all in the same Tweet. Tap the photo icon in the Tweet composer to start mixing your media. pic.twitter.com/9D1cCzjtmI
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If the tweet contains multiple playable media, only one will be played automatically at a time. The feature otherwise resembles virtually no difference – you still can post up to 4 media per tweet, and clicking on them enlarges to a single media view. The process remain the same as well, just select the media as usual and Twitter will take care of the rest.

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However, there are some limitations – this feature is so far only supported on the platform itself, so any shared links or embeds will not show all media properly and will instead fall back to a single visible attachment. No word yet on whether this is a format only available in-platform or the developers are working to enable this functionality outside of the platform at a later date.
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Pokdepinion: Those of you who wants to share clips and photos at the same time, now you can.
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Ready Or Not Update Unveils Ambitious New Map: Swatting Streamers

VOID Interactive, the developer behind the tactical FPS Ready Or Not, has shared exciting details about an upcoming update. The highlight of this update is an “ambitious” new map called “Streamer,” where players will find themselves responding to a prank call from a viewer of a popular streamer. While the release date for the game’s 1.0 update is yet to be confirmed, anticipation is growing among fans, with speculations of a potential full release coinciding with the update.
Ready Or Not’s New Map Tackles An Issue of the Modern Era

The upcoming update for Ready Or Not introduces the “Streamer” map, which will be available for free. Players will dive into a scenario where they receive a phone call from a young man threatening harm to his family and holding hostages. As the SWAT team rushes to the location, little do they know that the call was a prank and the situation is far from what they expected, unfolding inside a streamer’s illegal Bitcoin farm.
Despite the unconventional concept, the announcement of the “Streamer” map has generated excitement among Ready Or Not players. Feedback from the community showcases enthusiasm for the unique gameplay experience this map promises. Users have praised VOID Interactive’s innovation and willingness to explore controversial topics, appreciating their approach to providing fresh perspectives within the gaming industry.

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Ready Or Not faced temporary removal from Steam in the past due to a map set in a nightclub coinciding with the anniversary of a tragic shooting incident. While some speculated about the reason being the sensitive timing, VOID Interactive clarified that it was a trademark infringement issue that led to the removal. The developers rectified the situation by modifying the map’s content, ensuring the game’s reinstatement on Steam.
With the addition of the new map, which revolves around the phenomenon of streamers being swatted, there is potential for controversy. Swatting involves making false emergency calls to prompt a response from law enforcement. Given the ongoing concerns surrounding this dangerous practice, it remains to be seen how players and the wider community will perceive the inclusion of this map in Ready Or Not. VOID Interactive’s intention may be to shed light on the issue and generate awareness.
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Pokdepinion: The unveiling of the “Streamer” map in the upcoming Ready Or Not update has ignited anticipation among players. The developer’s commitment to exploring unique and thought-provoking gameplay scenarios is evident. As the release of the 1.0 update draws nearer, fans eagerly await the opportunity to delve into the tactical challenges and intriguing narratives that Ready Or Not continues to offer.
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