[E3 2019] Blair Witch Game Announced at Microsoft E3 2019 Show

The Blair Witch franchise is invading video games this year. The new game from Bloober Team was revealed in a terrifying new trailer at the Xbox E3 Press Conference. The trailer was purely cinematic, but absolutely nailed the creepy, foreboding tone the series deals in. Check it out at the top of this post.
The Blair Witch game is set in 1996 and is based on the Blair Witch lore. It will be a first-person, narrative-driven horror game. The trailer shows the player running through a forest being pursued by some barely seen figure. As in the movies, a camcorder plays a big part in the trailer. And, when the character looks through it, things get appropriately trippy. This certainly looks like it will scare the pants off of most gamers.
Bloober Team knows how to deliver terrifying experiences as they are the team behind Layers of Fear. With that, I would say the Blair Witch series is in good hands. Given how close we are to the release date, we might be able to get a look at how the game actually plays over the course of the next week.

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Blair Witch is coming to PC and Xbox One on 30th August 2019. The game will launch on Xbox Game Pass that same day.
Pokdepinion: I remember the movie scaring me as a kid because I had a vague idea of what was happening, but was still confused as ever. Well, I’m prepared for a world of spooks.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 21 Allegedly Killed Off – More Foldables Coming?

When you think of Samsung smartphones, chances are that you’d be thinking of either the Galaxy S series or the Galaxy Note series. This one pertains to the latter as the Samsung Galaxy Note 21 might be killed off, signaling the end of the successful smartphone series moving forward. In its place, there is expected to be more focus on their foldable smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy Note 21 Allegedly Killed Off

Samsung flagships to expect this year:
S21 FE
S21
S21+
S21 Ultra
Z Fold 3
Z Flip 3
Z Fold FE
— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) November 15, 2020

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There have been an increasing number of rumours recently which echoes the sentiment that the Samsung Galaxy Note 21 will be killed off. Taking its place will be the Korean giant’s foldable smartphones. This came shortly after alleged leaks of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series having support for the S Pen, which seemingly renders the Note series pointless.
Typically, Samsung would begin production of their next Galaxy Note lineup roughly 8 months before its release so some minor details would inevitably make its way out. This time however, notable leaker Ice Universe pointed out that there is “no information” on the Galaxy Note 21 series, which is very odd.
Another notable leaker known as Max Weinbach echoed the statement by revealing the alleged 2021 roadmap for the Korean giant. It shows a total of seven major devices but no Galaxy Note 21 smartphone in sight. Those seven devices are:

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold FE

It was also mentioned that out of these seven devices, three of them will have support for the S Pen. With the S21 Ultra seemingly confirmed to have support for it, that leaves two other devices. My bet is on the Z Fold 3 and Z Fold FE. The latter is the most interesting one in the list since FE is typically used by Samsung to release a more affordable version of an existing flagship smartphone. However, there’s no details on that just yet.
With the typical release of a new Galaxy Note is still about a year away, there is still a chance that it might get released anyway. After all, the pandemic may have slowed down the production of devices which may be why there is no information on it right now. If it does get released, it may just be the last one as foldables begin to transition as the proper flagship devices moving forward.
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Pokdepinion: It would be truly sad if the company is really killing off the Galaxy Note series. It has done so well over the years but all good things eventually come to an end.
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Samsung Executive Shares What To Expect From Galaxy Unpacked August 2021

If you want an official sneak peek inside the Galaxy Unpacked August 2021 event instead of all these rumors, then we got you covered. Here are some words from Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics, Dr. TM Roh.
What to Expect from Galaxy Unpacked August 2021?
Dr. TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics
As we reported previously, the next Galaxy Unpacked is set for 11th August 2021. Ahead of the event, the President and Head of Mobile Communications Business for Samsung Electronics, Dr. TM Roh, shared some details on what you can expect to see.

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Just as the rumors suggested, the Galaxy Note series will not see a launch this time around. In exchange for that, they are making the beloved S Pen and its respective features available in the other devices, most notably for foldables. This piece of information coincides with leaks that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 having S Pen support.
Keeping foldables in mind and taking advantage of their partnership with Microsoft and Google, they will be making use of the larger screen real estate to offer better handsfree video calling experience on Google Duo and multi-tasking capabilities on Microsoft Teams. TM Roh also mentioned of enhanced durability for the new generation of Galaxy Z devices, which alludes to the leaked IPX8 rating.
As there was a mention of the One UI Watch interface, we do expect to see the Galaxy Watch4 series at Galaxy Unpacked August 2021 as well. For now, we will just have to wait and see what Samsung has in store for all of us at the event.
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Pokdepinion: After getting used to the S Pen, it’s hard to live without it. It’s far easier to sign digital documents and it also helps with some drawing games as well. I just wished it had the full functionality like air gestures on the Galaxy Note. Let’s see if it will come in the Fold Edition or will everyone have to get the S Pen Pro just for that.
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Grand Theft Auto 6 Leak Reveals Female Character, New Vice City, and Late Launch

With GTA V practically spanning 3 different console generations, gamers have grown weary and are looking forward to the next entry, Grand Theft Auto 6. The newest leak on the game reveals some interesting details along with one bad news.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Leak

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According to industry insider Tom Henderson, Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected to launch solely for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X / S, and PC, which means it will be skipping out on the previous generation gaming consoles. With that in mind, Rockstar Games is planning to launch the game later so more people can play the game, as a lot of people are struggling to get the new consoles due to stock shortage.
Apart from that, we might just see a female protagonist or a female character playing a big role in the game’s storyline. Tom Henderson mentioned that this lady could be the smartest in the group, coming with a variety of skills such as hacking. This would make sense as the setting would revolve around modern day Vice City as opposed to 1980s in the older game with Tommy Vercetti.
Interestingly, it was also mentioned that Rockstar Games developed Grand Theft Auto 6 with the ability to expand the map via DLCs. This would allude to the potential of the map growing with new updates, which can help make the game stay fresh for longer if they play their cards right.
The only bad news in this leak is that Grand Theft Auto 6 will be launching quite late, sometime in 2024 or 2025. This would contradict previous reports mentioning the game launching in late 2023. For now, do take these information with a grain of salt. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I’m genuinely surprised that it might take that long for the game to launch but better late than never. In fact, better than it being launched prematurely with bugs and glitches, we wouldn’t to have another overhyped disaster like Cyberpunk 2077.
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3DM claims to have cracked Denuvo’s defense

Gamers use pirated software for various reasons. Some claim to use pirated copies to evaluate a game before splashing RM100+ on it, while some claim that none of the recent games are worth spending any money on, thus taking the skulls-and-bones path.

Whatever the reason, Denuvo anti-tamper technology is here to stop piracy. And it was largely successful, with many famous crackers failing to pick the locks of Denuvo’s DRM. Games like Just Cause 3 and FIFA 16 are yet to be cracked. In fact, 3DM themselves said that cracking Denuvo was so difficult that pirated games may cease to exist in a few years time, leaving pirates high and dry.

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Just recently they announced that they will not be working on cracking any single-player games for at least a year. However, before game producers and studios managed to bring out the bubbly, 3DM announced that they aren’t stumped by Denuvo’s defenses yet.

A member of 3DM going by the name Bird Sister claimed that they didn’t stop working on cracks because of the difficulty of cracking Denuvo, and they are ready to prove it. Until that fateful day they prove it, Denuvo will still remain unbroken and pirates will still have to pay for the game they want.

Pokdepinion: We do not condone game cracks but we do know nothing is immune to these hackers. Let’s see if they are successful. It will be a cat and mouse game between DRM technology companies and hackers working at cracking them.

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Juho Sarvikas Announces His Departure From Nokia After 15 Years

If you’re a big fan of Nokia, you are sure to know who Juho Sarvikas is. If you don’t, well he is the CEO of Nokia/HMD Global. It seems that after 15 years being together with the brand, he has announced of his departure.
Juho Sarvikas leaves Nokia/HMD Global

After amazing 15 years with Nokia and HMD, I have made the tough decision that is time to move on. I'm so proud of what we have achieved together and know that the success of HMD & Nokia phones will continue. Follow @nokiamobile for Nokia Phones news. Thank you for everything 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ZyCIsu7ouV
— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) March 26, 2021

The announcement was made from his official Twitter account, where following 15 years of being with the company, he was appointed as the Vice President of HMD North America in 2020, taking over the responsibility to promote Nokia’s lineup.

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Continuing in the topic of Nokia, the company looks set to unveil a trio of new devices on the 8th of April, which isn’t far away from now and supposedly they are the Nokia G10, X10, and X20. Specifications of the devices aren’t concrete at the moment but it is said that Nokia will be introducing a gaming smartphone under their banner.
We expect to learn more on them as we head nearer to the launch date. Till then, stay tuned to Pokde.net for the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
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Pokdepinion: Nokia will always have a place in my heart, just the brand name itself is iconic. I just feel sad with the direction that they’ve took since they’ve re-entered the market. It was actually a good start since the launch of the Nokia 8 but since then it was pretty hard to justify their devices.. Let’s see where they will go from here..
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Oculus Quest Unveiled — Coming In Spring 2019

The Oculus Quest was unveiled by Facebook themselves and will be available in the market in spring of 2019 at $399 USD.
Oculus Quest
Introduced at Oculus Connect 5, the Oculus Quest is their first all-in-one VR system with six degrees that lets you look around in any direction and walk with freedom. This means that the Quest needs no need for room sensors, saving space in your play area as well. The company have said that you will be able to wander around 4000 square feet of space while using the headset.
The Oculus Quest comes with Touch controllers, just so that you can interact with people and objects in a more natural way. They’ll have more than 50+ games available at launch such as Rift like Robo Recall, Moss, The Climb, and with more coming soon.

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In terms of optics, the Quest has the same display resolution as the Oculus Go of 1600 by 1400 per eye. Oculus’ vice president has said that the Oculus Quest is a combination of the capabilities of the Rift as well as the portability of Oculus GO.
The standalone VR headset boasts the same quality experience as the Oculus Rift but without the wires, comes with a $399 (around RM1652) price tag and has 64GB of storage.
Pokdepinion: That’s pretty smart of them. Combine the best feature of the Oculus Go and Rift to create the Oculus Quest. On a side note, I’m not really a VR kind of person. Playing too long on them will make me feel dizzy. What do you think of the price? Would you buy the Oculus Quest? Let us know in the comment section down below.

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Samsung Launches The New Galaxy J7+ – Make Every Moment Desirable

Samsung Malaysia Electronics today has launch their new and highly capable mid-segment smartphone, the Galaxy J7+, which comes with a Full HD Super AMOLED display, Dual Messenger, and Bixby Home & Reminder.
Samsung Galaxy J7+
With amateur photography on the rise, Samsung has built the ideal everyday mobile camera by having a second rear camera to the Galaxy J7+. The two rear cameras, which is 13MP f1.7 + 5MP f1.9 (with LED flash), allows a higher level of smartphone photography. It features a ‘live focus’ mode that allow users to adjust the bokeh effect even after the photo has been taken. On the front it sports a 16MP f1.9 with an LED flash.
With its improved aperture lenses, it allows you to capture brighter and more pleasing photos in low-light conditions.

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Coming after the Galaxy flagship devices, the Galaxy J7+ comes with a metal unibody and is packed with a Octa-core processor (Quad-core 2.39GHz + Quad-core 1.69GHz). Experience gorgeous display with its 5.5inch Full HD Super AMOLED Display. The device runs on Android Nougat 7.1.1.
The J7+ comes with the Dual Messenger feature, where you can have two different accounts on one device, one for your personal life and one for your professional life. This ensures you don’t ever need to constantly login or to own more devices to create another account.
Besides that, the new device is equipped with an expandable storage of up to 256GB, 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Enriched Selfie Camera functions, the Always-On Display, Secure Folder, and Bixby Home & Reminder functions. In the batteries department, it packs 3000mAh.
Additionally, Galaxy J7+ users can look forward to exclusive deals on the mySamsung app from now until 20th October 2017, where they are entitled to selected food and beverage deals. They would need to active the app to enjoy the deals, such as 20% off food and beverage from Triple Shot Bed & Coffee.
The Galaxy J7+ is available in two colors, Black and Gold. It is retailing at the price of RM1599, inclusive of GST. To get more information on the new device, you can check out Samsung’s official website right here
Pokdepinion: The phone took some of the features from flagships of the Galaxy line ups and the price that they are charging is totally appropriate in my opinion. The camera is tip-top by the way.

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Xiaomi 13 And 13 Pro Design Surfaces Online

Ahead of its official unveiling, leaked photos of both the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro have surfaced online, allegedly showing off its design.
Xiaomi 13 And 13 Pro Design

Pictures of the upcoming Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro have made rounds on Weibo, allegedly showing off what the new smartphones look like. From what we can see, the base model has a flat display with superbly narrow bezels on all four sides whereas the Pro model has a curved display and seemingly slightly thicker bezels.

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Both devices have a rather large camera housing on the rear. While they both come with a triple camera setup, the Xiaomi 13 Pro is the one with the larger cameras and thicker housing. It hasn’t been confirmed yet but rumours are suggesting a 50MP triple rear camera setup for both, consisting of a wide angle, ultrawide, and telephoto lenses. OIS is said to be exclusive to the wide angle camera, which means the other two will get EIS instead.

The leaked images also suggest that the new nano skin technology appears to be exclusive to the Pro model as the base model has a smooth rear. For now, do take this information with a grain of salt. We will report more on this as soon as it gets launched so stay tuned.

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Pokdepinion: I’m really excited to see how well the camera will perform. Hopefully it will be a huge step up from its predecessor.
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OPPO Malaysia Introduces A77 5G Featuring 5000mAh Battery and 33W SUPERVOOC Charging

OPPO Malaysia Unveils the A77 5G with 5000mAh Battery and 33W SUPERVOOC Charging

OPPO Malaysia has recently launched the A77 5G, the latest smartphone in the iconic A series that is now available in Malaysia. The phone represents generational jumps for the A-series in a variety of areas, each of which improves the daily experience.

The A77 5G features 33W SUPERVOOC charging technology, along with the 5000mAh Long-Lasting Battery, which allows for a complete charge in 70 minutes, which is up to twice as fast as the previous model. A 5-minute charge can provide you with 1.68 hours of YouTube video streaming.

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Users may go to bed knowing the A77 5G’s battery will last the entire night with the Super Night-time Standby technology which ensures that the phone loses only 2% of its power overnight. Furthermore, the Optimised Night Charging employs an AI algorithm to learn the user’s daily activity and determine when to recharge the battery to ensure peak battery health.
Regardless of the adaptor used, over-voltage and over-current safeguards ensure safe charging. To avoid excessive heating of the battery from outside sources when charging, a pair of temperature sensors inside the phone manages the charging rate. Users can use Super Power Saving Mode to boost their batteries. This reduces the number of apps that are accessible for better battery life while not restricting those that are used every day.
The A77 5G is only 7.99mm thick despite having a large battery capacity. Despite the emphasis on real-world performance and endurance, the phone is designed to wow at first glimpse and touch. The phone also has IPx4 protection for everyday waterproofing, making it suitable for use in any weather conditions.
The smoothness of a high refresh rate is combined with the extraordinary responsiveness of 180Hz touch sampling in OPPO’s 90Hz Colour-Rich Display. It also has an outstanding colour depth and can reproduce all of the tones in the DCI P3 colour space.
When users go outside to workout or enjoy some sunshine, the Bright Mode with 600 nits of screen brightness maintains the OPPO A77 5G display as clear and lively. Using dynamic contrast adjustment, the indirect sunlight that strikes each pixel of the screen is tuned for the best possible visibility.
The A77 5G is also well-equipped in low-light conditions due to the AI Smart Backlight Mode. The screen can be dimmed to 2 nits of brightness for a relaxing appearance in dark lighting, and the display can smoothly transition between these two extremes thanks to 4096 potential backlight gradations.
The A77 5G camera benefits from the additional power of the next-generation MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC. It is an octa-core powerhouse with six 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 efficiency cores and two 2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 performance cores, as well as a Mali-G57 MC2 graphics chipset. The phone also has a 48MP dual camera with Portrait Retouching mode and AI Scene Enhancement.

The OPPO A77 5G is now available priced at RM1,199 for 6GB (+5GB) +128GB. In honour of the official release of the A77 5G, OPPO is offering a deal between the 6 and 8 of June 2022 where you can get it for RM999. You may purchase the phone at OPPO’s official online store, Lazada store, and Shopee store.

To know more about OPPO phones and products, feel free to visit their official website and their official Facebook page.
Pokdepinion: Sounds like a good entry-level phone with decent CPU and battery life. Don’t miss the offer!
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Rumored to Retain 50MP Camera Sensor from Its Predecessor

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is rumored to come with a new hinge design to hide the display crease but will keep the same 50MP camera sensor from the Galaxy Z Fold4. Find out more details here.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 to Keep 50MP Camera Sensor from Z Fold4, New Hinge Design Rumored

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is rumored to feature a new hinge design to address the display crease issue that has plagued foldable smartphones. However, according to a reliable tipster, the upcoming foldable device won’t have a new primary camera and will instead continue to use the same 50MP ISOCELL GN3 sensor that was featured on the Galaxy Z Fold4.

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The tipster, Ice Universe, said that Samsung will not be using the 200MP ISOCELL HP2 sensor found on the Galaxy S23 Ultra because it is “impossible to use HP2” on the Galaxy Fold5. The reason behind this decision remains unknown, but it could be due to cost limitations or design constraints.

While the use of the same sensor on the Galaxy Z Fold5 as the Galaxy Z Fold4 may seem disappointing, the latter’s camera was already praised in reviews. Interested buyers can read the Galaxy Z Fold4 review to know what to expect from the 50MP ISOCELL GN3 on the Galaxy Z Fold5.
Samsung has not yet revealed anything about the Galaxy Z Fold5’s camera or hinge design. Still, the company is expected to release more details in the coming weeks or months, as the device is rumored to launch later this year. Fans are eagerly anticipating the new foldable device, hoping that it will be an improvement over its predecessors, despite the reuse of some components.
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Pokdepinion: Can’t say I’m surprised but honestly, it’s already a pretty good camera so I’m sure it’s gonna be even better with all the AI enhancements that the foldable device will bring to the table. I’m still more excited for the Flip5 but that’s just personal preference.
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Samsung Galaxy A02s Review – Entry-level Can Look Good Too

Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy A02s

Typically, we’d have a simple unboxing for every product that we review. Unfortunately, we only received the smartphone itself for our review unit. However, you can expect to see at least the following items in the retail package:

User guide
Warranty card
USB cable
Charger
The Samsung Galaxy A02s smartphone itself

Appearance
Samsung Galaxy A02s Review – Front
The Samsung Galaxy A02s is an entry-level smartphone but it certainly doesn’t look like one. It definitely has a design that not only fits with today’s world, but also stands out within devices of the same segment. Looking at the front, you have a 6.5-inch HD+ PLS IPS display with a dewdrop notch for its selfie camera. The bezels are relatively thin but it has a bit of a chin situation as the bottom one is the most prominent.
Samsung Galaxy A02s Review – Sides
On the left side, you only have the SIM tray residing in solitude. As for the right side, you can find the power button and volume rocker. Moving over to the bottom, you have one microphone hole. Lastly on the bottom, you have a 3.5mm headphone jack, another microphone hole, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille.

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Samsung Galaxy A02s Review – Rear
Turning over to the back and you get the biggest highlight of the Samsung Galaxy A02s design. You get this matte, textured surface with lines across giving it a more interesting pattern. It has that polycarbonate feel and the build quality is good enough given what you’re paying for. You also have the triple camera setup on the top-left corner and the Samsung logo towards the bottom. You can see a curvature towards the sides, making it easier to hold the device.
Overall, I like how they don’t skimp out on the design of the Samsung Galaxy A02s despite it being just an entry-level smartphone. It looks great and it certainly stands out well enough that I wouldn’t want to put on a protective case on it. I’m also fairly confident with its build quality to use it on its own. Now let’s see if it can perform as good as it looks.
Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Snapdragon 450 (8 x Cortex A53 @ 1.8 GHz)

GPU:
Adreno 506

RAM:
3GB

Display:
6.5″ HD+ (720p) PLS IPS display

Storage:
32GB eMMC 5.1 (expandable via microSD card up to 256GB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
13MP f/2.2 wide angle + 2MP f/2.4 macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth
LED flash, [email protected] video
Front Camera
5MP f/2.2

OS:
One UI 2.5 based on Android 10

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
Bluetooth 4.2
FDD-LTE: Band 1/3/5/8
TD-LTE: Band 38/40/41

SIM:
Dual nanoSIM

Battery:
Lithium Polymer 5000 mAh (non-removable)

Dimensions:
164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm

Weight:
196 g

Performance
Samsung Galaxy A02s Review – Antutu v8
On Antutu v8, the Samsung Galaxy A02s had a relatively low score but that’s to be expected it’s powered by the Snapdragon 450 SoC. It’s meant for those who just need a smartphone but don’t plan on doing anything particularly intensive.
Samsung Galaxy A02s Review – Geekbench 5
A similar pattern can be seen in Geekbench 5, with the Samsung Galaxy A02s falling behind on both single core and multi-core performance. There’s a huge leap going from a 400-series to a 600-series but that’s what you should expect from an entry-level smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy A02s Review – 3DMark
Things don’t seem as bleak in the 3DMark however as it seems to perform well enough for its chipset. It’s also interesting to note that the performance is essentially on par with the Exynos 7904 and that there are notable improvements from the Snapdragon 430.
Samsung Galaxy A02s Review – PCMark
As for PCMark’s Work 2.0 benchmark, I’m personally surprised to see it managed a relatively high score. It even beat out a device running a Snapdragon 625 and it’s not far off from an Exynos 9810, which is amazing when you start to think about the segmentation.
Samsung Galaxy A02s Review – Battery life
Battery life is an area that I’m particularly confident with the Samsung Galaxy A02s due to the massive 5,000mAh battery capacity. In PCMark’s Work 2.0 endurance test, it managed to last 11 hours and 54 minutes (714 minutes) before it died out. As for real life usage, I find myself with anywhere between 10% to 20% battery life after 2 full days of use consisting of social media use, short calls, and messaging at 50% brightness. This is definitely a win for the smartphone.
User Experience
Samsung Galaxy A02s Review
As this is an entry-level smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy A02s doesn’t have adjustable refresh rates. There is a discernible motion blur as you scroll through the device. The 6.5″-inch HD+ PLS IPS display is capable of showing decent colours, but the colour temperature appears to be on the cooler side by default. It’s also a reflective and a little dim, making it a bit hard to use while outdoors in a bright, sunny environment.
While I wouldn’t recommend this for gaming, you can play some light games on it without issues. Games like Temple Run, Fruit Ninja, and Candy Crush Saga works flawlessly and there’s no heat to worry about. Move over to League of Legends: Wild Rift and you won’t get a pleasant experience as it’s a bit too slow.
Samsung Galaxy A02s Review – Bottom
Moving on to audio, it has a single, bottom-firing speaker which works surprisingly well. It’s loud, clear, and definitely more than adequate for most consumers. While I would personally wish for stereo speakers, it’s understandable why they went for this given the price tag. If it’s not enough, you still do have a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is a major plus as more and more devices are ditching that feature.
Samsung Galaxy A02s Review – One UI 2.5
Apart from gaming, it does work decently enough for work and casual use. However, it is a little bit on the slow side and given the amount of RAM you get, it’s best to close all the apps that aren’t being actively used for an overall smoother, more stable experience. Our review unit of the Samsung Galaxy A02s came with One UI 2.5 based on Android 10, which is feature-packed and user friendly. It’s really nothing different from other devices running the same software.
If you want to look for a good pair of wireless earbuds to go with this, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro by clicking right here.
Camera

Samsung Galaxy A02s Review – Camera UI

The camera UI on the Samsung Galaxy A02s is similar to other stock Android camera apps. It’s easy to use but it doesn’t have as many options compared to the other Samsung smartphones. You have Live Focus, Photo, Video, Pro, Panorama, and Macro. As for how the camera performs, you can check it out in the sample photos below.

The main camera isn’t too bad considering the price tag with rather punchy colours but it is slow to focus. Software optimizations after snapping has a tendency to overexpose the photos, so I would personally take multiple snaps just in case. As for the macro camera, pictures tend to be noisier and lack detail for it to be truly usable unless lighting is really good. Even then, the clarity could be better. With that being said however, we can’t expect too much from it but it works decently enough.
Due to the ongoing MCO / CMCO, movement is still rather restricted so there is a lack of variety in the shots. However, we did as best as we can to give you a clear idea as to the camera’s performance.
Samsung Galaxy A02s Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A02s Review
The Samsung Galaxy A02s is a good entry-level smartphone that I would recommend for people who don’t need much from their device, or they simply need a secondary one. At RM529, the Malaysian retail version will only have the 4GB RAM 64GB storage configuration, which will end up performing at least slightly better than our review unit.
It’s affordable, you get a decent display, surprisingly good speaker quality, headphone jack, attractive design, solid battery life, and expandable storage. However, photos tend to get overexposed with the phone’s own optimizations, performance is on the lower spectrum, and the display’s outdoor visibility could use some improvement.
With that, I award the Samsung Galaxy A02s with our Silver Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Samsung Malaysia for providing us this smartphone for the purpose of this review.
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iPhone 13 Pro Review — sheer consistency

If you have read anything from me, you might have probably noticed that I usually prefer Android devices to the fruity smartphones. Especially back in the past when Android smartphones were aggressively innovating without costing an arm and a leg. Nowadays… The situation appears quite different. Recent fruity smartphones have actually gotten quite interesting, and when I was given the opportunity to try out the iPhone 13 Pro, I couldn’t let it pass. I mean, you get more features at the same price as last year’s model. Tell me a 2021/2022 Android flagship that is priced at the exact same price as its predecessor. So here’s my review of it, as a long-time Android user who’s trying his very first iPhone. Let’s go.
Unboxing

As you might be very well aware, Apple has dropped pretty much everything but the essentials from the box. All you get is the iPhone 13 Pro, a USB-C to Lightning cable, some documentation, SIM ejector pin and an Apple sticker. The packaging is really compact and definitely goes towards Apple’s goals of sustainability… Although I must say, as a first time iPhone user, I do wish that I had a charger in the box. And also I would have wished for an USB-C port on my iPhone.

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Appearance

Apple shrank the signature notch this generation, for a bit more display while still retaining the signature look of iPhones. There are still bezels around the flat display, which might be somewhat of surprise for those coming from Android phones and their curvy displays which try to hide as much of the bezels as possible. This is also Apple’s first 120Hz smartphone, so I would say that half of the highlights of the iPhone 13 Pro is on its front.

The other half would probably be its camera on the back. We will talk details in a bit, but just by looking at the sheer footprint of the boba cameras on the back, you know Apple means business. The raised square housing the cameras extends beyond the mid-way mark, which actually makes it look just slightly odd. Aside from that, I absolutely love the view from the back with the Sapphire Blue unit we have here, with the nice matte finish glass and the mirror finish on the Apple logo.

The flat front and back glass panels flow smoothly into the stainless steel frame of the device, and I must say that I absolutely love the blueish tinge and ultra-smooth finishing that Apple applied on the stainless steel. As with previous iPhones, you still have a physical silent switch. The flushness of the antenna lines breaking up the frame is also impeccable, giving you a device that truly looks and feel premium unlike any other.
iPhone 13 Pro Specifications

CPU
Apple A15 Bionic
2 x Avalanche @ up to 3.23GHz (Performance cores)
4 x Blizzard @ up to 2.49GHz (Efficient cores)
5nm TSMC

GPU
5-core GPU

Memory
6GB RAM

Storage
1TB storage

Display
6.1″ 2532 x 1170 Super Retina XDR 120Hz OLED display
10-120Hz ProMotion adaptive refresh rate
HDR, True Tone, P3, 1000 nits max brightness

Audio
Spatial audio playback, stereo speakers

Camera
12MP f/1.5 main camera, 1.9µm pixels, 7P lens, sensor-shift OIS, dual-pixel AF
12MP f/1.8 ultra-wide, 1.0µm pixels, 6P lens, PDAF, macro focusing from 2cm
12MP f/2.8 3X telephoto, 1.0µm pixels, 6P lens, OIS, PDAF
Stills: Night mode portrait, Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting, True Tone flash, Panorama, Night mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Apple ProRAW, Photographic Styles
Video: Up to 4K60 HDR video with Dolby Vision, 4K30 ProRes video, 1080p30 Cinematic mode, 1080p240 slow-mo

Selfie camera
12MP f/2.2 selfie camera
Stills: Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting, Animoji & Memoji, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Apple ProRAW, Photographic styles
Video: Up to 4K60 HDR video with Dolby Vision, 4K30 ProRes video, 1080p120 slow-mo, Retina Flash

Connectivity
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, WiFi 6
Bluetooth 5.0
NFC
Ultra Wideband chip
5G Band n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, n79
LTE Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32,  34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66
Apple Lightning

Software
iOS 15.1.1

Battery
3095mAh
20W fast charging
15W MagSafe wireless charging, 7.5W Qi wireless charging

Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm

Weight
203g

Ingress protection
IP68 (6m deep for 30 minutes)

Performance

The iPhone 13 Pro comes up slightly behind the iPhone 13 in the single-core benchmarks, for some reason, but makes up ground in the multi-core section of this test. The latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is also unable to hold a candle to the iPhone 13 Pro, indicating the sheer lead that Apple has over the competition.
          Antutu v9          3DMark Wild Life Unlimited            3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited            3DMark Wild Life Unlimited Stability
As the scores in iOS aren’t comparable with the scores obtained in Android due to the differing graphics APIs, we can’t exactly compare them with the previous Android devices we have benchmarked. But you can take a quick look above to see how the A15 Bionic performs in Antutu and 3DMark.

While the battery is a rather tiny 3095mAh, the battery life is actually insanely good. I was usually able to squeeze two whole days out of the battery, with more than four hours of SOT. It literally sips battery when you are leaving it on idle, but of course, when you are actively using the camera and stuff, the battery level can drop quite a bit faster. But hey, I never had to worry about running out of battery even once, so that’s good enough in my book.
Another aspect that really surprised me was the 20W fast charging support. It doesn’t sound like much, especially when the competition is pushing over 60W, but it was actually really fast in practice. The battery went from 11% to 70% in just 30 minutes, which is definitely enough for a day’s use. But having to get your own charger definitely forces me to dock a few points…
User Experience

So, let’s get this out of the way first. The iPhone 13 Pro’s notch is still very noticeable. Coming from a decice without a punch hole or notch like the POCO F2 Pro, the fact that there’s a notch is somewhat of a hindrance… But to be entirely honest Face ID is a good enough reason for me to accept a notch, which was pretty much the exact reason why I was okay with the POCOPHONE F1‘s sizeable notch.
Speaking of which, Face ID works great. As soon as my mug was in the field of view of the Face ID sensors, the iPhone 13 Pro would be ready for me to swipe up and use it. Unfortunately the ability to work with masks is currently only available in beta, so it essentially means that using it outside now will either need a quick pull down of my mask, or just tapping in my PIN. A fingerprint sensor would have been nice… But Touch ID is so last-gen, amirite?
Display and Audio

With the iPhone 13 Pro finally making the jump to a Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion, they are finally ready to go toe-to-toe with the latest Android flagships. Colors are vivid yet natural, nailing it with excellent tuning. Unlike most Android flagships however, Apple is confident enough in their software and LTPO technology, and doesn’t allow you to switch to a lower refresh rate. The battery life figures definitely show that Apple put the work in to get the display to deliver fluidity when it is required, and scaling back when it isn’t. And, surprisingly enough, it is something which recent flagships have seemingly forgotten about.

Audio is also a very strong point of the iPhone 13 Pro. The stereo speakers sound great, with a surprising amount of width to the sound stage for a smartphone. They can go loud, and yet not distort, with a rather balanced sound signature, albeit a bit lacking in bass. But then again, it’s just smartphone speakers we are talking about here.
Software

I mean… Do you really need me to go into detail here? It literally just works. While Apple isn’t keen on giving us, the users, much control over the device’s hardware like setting a specific refresh rate and such, they do give a lot of attention to privacy tracking. This is especially noticeable in apps like Facebook and Instagram, which are notorious for overly intrusive tracking. In any case, when it come the granular controls of what can be tracked and what not, Apple definitely does a very good job here
And of course, the overall fluidity of the experience. Even without the ProMotion displays, iPhones are well known to be smooth operators. The iPhone 13 Pro takes it to the next level with the high refresh rate delivering smooth scrolling wherever you need it. And you can even take advantage of it in games like Genshin Impact, which isn’t exactly something you can do on Android, even though the green camp has insane 165Hz panels for some time now. It’s the sheer consistency of the experience and UI though, as going from Apple’s own apps and features to third-party apps doesn’t feel like a jump every time,  which is not something you can say about Android apps.
And speaking of apps, one of the biggest differences between apps on iOS and Android that I experienced was in Facebook. If you are a page manager, the Android version does not allow you to interact with your page’s posts as your personal profile. On iOS, you can. Now why is that? I have no idea, but I guess app developers are just biased towards iOS, and I do like to be able to take advantage of that. And of course, Facebook is oftentimes a lag fest even on flagship Android devices, while here, on the iPhone 13 Pro, is buttery smooth. The beefy hardware definitely helps, but the software is what seals the deal when it comes to delivering a consistently great experience.
Camera

Speaking of a consistently great experience, I think the cameras on the iPhone 13 Pro deserves the spotlight. As you might have known from countless other reviews, Apple’s boba-like arrangement helps when it comes to allowing a more seamless transition between the cameras. That’s one, but the ability of the trio of cameras to deliver a consistent output is what I really like the most. More on that in a bit.

The camera UI is definitely a familiar one, which has been copied over and over again by many Android phone makers. It feels instantly familiar to me, despite the fact that I have never used an iPhone in my life. I am not sure whether that’s because a lot of elements has been copied, or whether it’s just so simple, and it just works. But I digress. If you want to use it simply as a point-and-shoot camera, this is absolutely perfect. And the Photographic Styles feature is a great way to imbue your own preferences when it comes to saturation and white balance into every shot you take.
          Main camera          3X Telephoto + digital zoom          Ultra-wide angle          Main camera          Main camera          Main camera          Main camera          Main camera          Main camera          Main camera                        Main camera          Main camera          3X Telephoto            Selfie          Main camera          Main camera          Main camera          Main camera          Main camera          Main camera          Main camera          Main camera          Main camera          Main camera          Main camera          Main camera          Ultra-wide angle            3X Telephoto          3X Telephoto          Ultra-wide angle          Ultra-wide angle          Main camera          Selfie          3X Telephoto                 Main camera          Main camera          Ultra-wide angle          Macro          Macro          Main camera          Ultra-wide angle          Macro
As such, images turn out exactly how you want them to, without having to edit them later on. If you want to, there’s ProRAW support here, and also ProRes support for those of your videographers out there. But, just straight out of the camera, I found that the results were really consistent, to a point of being predictable, without the jarring differences in processing that Android’s top camera smartphones can occasionally exhibit. I guess it is probably due to the massive pixels in its camera sensor letting it capture way more data than the dinky pixels of today’s Android flagships. Now, I wouldn’t say that the iPhone 13 Pro has the best cameras in a smartphone out there, as I still found myself occasionally wanting when it comes to low light performance, but it surely impressed me with the predictably naturally pleasing tones and colors, with the excellent dynamic range. But with that said, low light shots look really natural, so that’s still better than some of the overprocessed garbage from some of the other phones out there. In short, I absolutely just love the iPhone 13 Pro’s camera.
You can get the full-sized images here.
Conclusion
The only thing that I can’t fully agree with on the iPhone 13 Pro is its price. But with that said, Android OEMs are now offering flagships that are even pricier than what Apple asks for. While I reviewed the 1TB variant, which is an eye-watering RM7199, I do believe you won’t really need this much storage unless you want to shoot ProRes video all day, which can quickly take up a lot of space, and be a nightmare to transfer off the device with the USB 2.0 speeds of the Lightning connection. But if you consider some of the lower capacities like the 128GB or 256GB options, it can be quite a good deal.

I personally would go for the 128GB capacity, which is also a pretty steep RM4899. But for that price, you are paying for the most consistent smartphone experience money can buy. The software, the camera and just the overall experience, can be boiled down to just one word: consistency. Or two. Predictability. The peace of mind that you can take a picture off the cuff and not have to double check to see if the image turned out right. Or whether your device will suddenly bog down when opening an app and embarrass you in front of your friends. And of course it helps that it has the most powerful mobile chipset in the market right now, enabling experiences like 120FPS gameplay in Genshin Impact. I can’t say I don’t wish it was more affordable, but I find myself feeling that the cost is almost justified. And yes, I am giving it a Gold Pokdeward.

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Malaysia Division Agents Community Gathering in KL – Brought to You By ASUS ROG Malaysia and Pokde.net

Malaysia Division Agents Community Gathering in KL

This past weekend, we at Pokde.net organized a community gathering of gamers known as the Malaysia Division Agents for a round of entertainment, socializing, and of course, awesome lucky draw prizes.
Big thanks to ASUS ROG Malaysia for sponsoring the Malaysia Division Agents Gathering.

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The event saw many gamers and fans of the popular game, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, gather at Mighty Monster (MyTown, Cheras) at 12PM. There was a tournament of skill to crown the best player around as well as a quiz by ASUS ROG Malaysia. Of course, the games were ran on the powerful ASUS ROG gaming laptops.

There was a good bunch of prizes given out to a wide number of participants who attended the events. Prizes include the ASUS ROG STRIX Claw, STRIX DSP gaming headset, and the STRIX Tactic gaming mechanical keyboard.

Aside from the activities, participants were also able to get a first-hand experience gaming on some of the premium ASUS ROG equipment and peripherals. This includes the likes of the new ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701 and the ASUS ROG STRIX GL12CX gaming desktop.
If you missed out on the review of the Zephyrus S GX701, click right here. If you wanna know more about the GL12CX gaming desktop, click here instead.

While not everyone walked away with a prize on their hands, everyone is a winner. They were able to head back home knowing they had a good weekend of gaming and spending time with like-minded gamers from all parts of the country.
Pokdepinion: Would you like to see us do more events like this? Do leave a comment on if you’d like that, as well as what games we should focus on next. We might just do another one sooner rather than later.
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Vivo is the Official Sponsor of FIFA World Cup; Both 2018 AND 2022 FIFA World Cup

You don’t really need an introduction to FIFA World Cup, do you? I mean, it’s a sport that was founded close to 90 years ago now and has been probably one of the biggest buzz in the football industry ever. So Vivo announced that it has an agreement with International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) to sponsor for six years, which will cover two tournaments in 2018 and 2022.

Being the official smartphone to sponsor FIFA World Cup, this means that Vivo will actually be sponsoring the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017, 2018 FIFA World Cup that will be hosted by Russia, FIFA Confederations Cup 2021, and 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. If you look at the number of countries involved where Vivo will be sponsoring and compare it to the exposure that Vivo will get out of this, Vivo is about to reach totally new heights. Basically, you will be seeing Vivo logo flashed during every match on field advertising boards, event tickets, press release backdrops, and various other promotional areas.

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Sponsors are one thing, Vivo is even planning to introduce a customized Vivo FIFA World Cup phone, offering a special treat to its fans. FIFA staff will also be using the Vivo smartphones on-site and the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017, that begins on June 17th – which marks the beginning of the cooperation.

Football is a sport full of passion and wonder, creating happiness for the millions of football fans across the globe. The spirit of football is about rigorous and constant progress. As a global sponsor of the World Cup, Vivo hopes to strongly associate itself with the football spirit and show consumers all over the world Vivo’s creative, joyful, and international brand image. In the meantime, Vivo will bring its personalized, energetic and youthful spirit into the World Cup and the sport of football. Mr. NI Xudong, Senior Vice President of Vivo
It seems like the organizers of the FIFA World Cup were rather attracted to the persistent focus on constant improvement by Vivo that led to landing this deal.
Football and technology are coming closer by the day, on and off the pitch, and it is a great moment to start a partnership of this nature with the leading global smartphone brand. We are very excited to be working closely with Vivo and keen to see their involvement in the next editions of the FIFA World Cup and FIFA Confederations Cup. Fatma Samoura, FIFA’s Secretary General
Pokdepinion: Seriously, this is one big achievement for Vivo. The PokdeTeam would like to congratulate Vivoe on this great milestone and hope for the best success ahead.
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Four New DualShock 4 Controllers To Be Released This 6 September 2019

It seems that the people from SIES will be bringing in four new limited edition colors to the DualShock 4 wireless controllers. The new colors include Electric Purple, Red Camouflage, Titanium Blue, and Rose Gold.
DualShock 4 Titanium Blue
DualShock 4 Rose Gold
DualShock 4 Red Camouflage
DualShock 4 Electric Purple
These new DS4 controllers will be available at a retail price of RM259 and will be available on the 6th of September 2019.
PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset Rose Gold Edition
In addition to the controllers, Sony has also revealed that they will be releasing a limited Rose Gold Edition of their Playstation Gold Wireless Headset. It will be available in late October 2019. It comes with the same audio features from the original but with a Rose Gold metallic finish on the headband, and embossed PlayStation Shapes Logo on the inside. The headset comes with a price tag of RM449.

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If you wish to know where is the nearest store that’s located in Malaysia to you, you can check the following link.
Pokdepinion: Something to look out for if you’re a DS4 collector, or if you intend on getting a new one! Personally I fancy the Titanium Blue and Red Camouflage.
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How Malaysians Choose Their Telco Plans; An Insight from Google & Kantar TNS

Google Malaysia shared insights on how Malaysians choose their telco plans, based on the research done by them and Kantar TNS. This is very interesting.

How Malaysians Choose Their Telco Plans

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Mobile devices have never been more important in our daily lives than they are today. Choosing the right telco plan to go with the devices we love is just as important.
Google and Kantar TNS recently conducted a study to find out how Malaysian consumers choose their mobile plans. Their path-to-purchase journey covers these key moments: intent, initial research, further research, and point-of-sale.
What the research found is this; consumers generally find the process of buying mobile plans confusing. While most Malaysians have high recall of the brands in contention, they do not know the product offering details themselves. This strongly impacts how they consider a telco plan.
37% of consumers surveyed said they do not have prior knowledge of the products, while 41% of them are somewhat informed enough to be able to research an average of three brands. Only 22% felt they were sufficiently informed.
Research is an important step in influencing buyers. Due to their limited knowledge of the various telco plans on offer, buyers would often rely on research to make purchase decisions. 9 in 10 consumers would conduct their research online, with a majority of them (2 out of 3) searching for information on the go using their mobile devices.
While purchases happen offline, online research, especially mobile searches, are crucial in helping buyers come to a decision before reaching physical stores. With 86% of consumers having already chosen their telco plans before they sign up for one offline, the research process is the strongest chance to influence buyers’ decisions.
Acquiring new subscribers is always important for brands, so it is vital for them to reach potential customers through the right channels. There is no research without search, and with 92% of Malaysian consumers starting their research there, it is a critical initial touch point that acts as a gateway to other online touch points, like a provider’s site and social media channels.
Online videos are also effective during later research stages. 1 in 3 consumers turn to videos when seeking product reviews, and 8 in 10 believe that online videos add credibility to the brand and product.
Having the right content would also help in winning over potential customers. Indeed, Malaysian buyers place top priority in affordability and plan upgrades, before they consider other aspects such as product quality or performance and features.
Jamie Mapa, Industry Manager Tech & Telco, Google Malaysia
Jamie Mapa, Industry Manager Tech & Telco, Google Malaysia, said:
Mobile network providers have never faced a consumer that is more research-oriented than now. While this presents challenges, if mobile network providers can provide relevant, helpful information online just when consumers want it, they will succeed in the current mobile-first and consumer-first era.
If you need a TL;DR version of it, here’s the highlights of the research:
Highlights of the Research

The internet is now at the heart of the mobile plan buying process: 9-in-10 mobile plan shoppers research online before making a purchase, with 3-in-5 consumers using search engines to find other online touch points.

And decisions are now made before consumers reach the stores: 86% of mobile plan shoppers have decided on a plan before signing up for one offline.
3 out of 4 Malaysian mobile plan shoppers are open to consider new brands.
Thanks to the wealth of information available online, 1-in-3 shoppers choose to watch online reviews and relevant ads, with 8-in-10 believing that online videos add credibility to the brand and product, before making up their minds.
42% of internet & telecom related searches are for network performance.

Malaysian buyers can be won over with the right content

Get consumers’ attention with price: Consumers want something more affordable, and would research on price comparisons as well as offers and promotions
Win them over with performance: A mobile plan’s quality or performance is a bigger priority for consumers, compared to features offered.

If these words seem a bit hard to digest or you need help to get a clearer idea of the research, don’t worry. Google has graced us with infographics that will surely be handy for you to take note of.

Pokdepinion: This hits right at home for me. While I’m always for the one that saves me money, I always end up going for the one that performs well. The data has certainly opened my eyes on Malaysian consumers, and we’re expecting similar research to be shared in the near future as well.
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Win Rewards When You Play Arena Of Valor – A Chance To Win Some Exclusive Merchandise From OPPO!

OPPO Malaysia has recently team-up with Arena of Valor (AOV), a mobile MOBA under the gaming company Garena, thus has decided to host a tournament at OPPO’s F5 first road show.
OPPO F5 X AOV Tournament 2017
The tournament, which is AOV’s 5v5 mode, will be held at OPPO F5’s debut roadshow on the 11th of November 2017 for two days. At the tournament, there will be a total of four sessions, meaning that there will be two for each day. Each session is 2 hours long and the ranking will be updated every hour. The team that has the highest rank will be receiving rewards such as reward card for hero character. lanyard, wristband, and a keychain.
OPPO’s F5 X AOV Tournament will start the first session (11th November 2017) at 1PM until 3PM. There will be a slight break and then the second session will commence at 7PM and ends at 9PM.

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For the 2nd day of the tournament, the 3rd session will commence at 11AM – 1PM. Lastly, the final session will take place at later at in the evening at 3PM and ends at 5PM.
To find out more on the OPPO F5, you can check out our previous post on the launching of the OPPO F5 right here.
Pokdepinion: Those that play AOV should join. Atleast there’s a chance of you winning something for just playing the game!
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Mi MIX 3 to be offered in Malaysia from just RM2199! Available in all three color options!

Xiaomi’s latest ceramic-clad flagship is finally arriving in Malaysia. With availability commencing in just three days, we have finally received official information regarding the pricing. The Mi MIX 3 will be offered from just RM2199!

RM2199 is an amazing deal for one of the most innovative smartphones on the market. Designed with a ceramic back, the Mi MIX 3 facilitates Qi Wireless Charging, and even has a wireless charger bundled in the box so you don’t need to spend extra to use Qi charging.

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While some may worry about the durability of the sliding mechanism, Xiaomi promises a life expectancy of 300 000 cycles. Depending on how often you need to slide down that beautiful 6.39″ FHD+ AMOLED display to reveal the selfie cameras, it could mean that the Mi MIX 3 will last very long.

The Mi MIX 3 also touts the best shooter Xiaomi has yet to come up with, with a respectable DxOMark photo score of 108. This feat is enabled by the large pixels in the Sony Exmor IMX 363 employed as the primary rear camera sensor. Selfie fans will be feted to beautiful selfies even in low light conditions thanks to the 4-in-1 Super Pixel technology supported by the high resolution 24MP front camera.

Malaysians will only get the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The Onyx Black variant will be offered for RM2199, while the Jade Green and Sapphire Blue will be priced at RM2299. The Mi MIX 3 will be offered starting 12 January on Xiaomi’s official Lazada and Shopee stores, as well as at Authorized Mi Stores.
Pokdepinion: Well it is even more affordable than we saw in our prior leak!
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iPhone XS, XS Max, And XR Leaked Ahead Of Apple Launch Event

While Apple will be announcing their new devices at their press conference soon (literally), apparently there was leaks on what they are; iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR.
New iPhones Leaked
The funny thing is, this leak was spotted by ATH which was found at Apple’s very own website (yes, we are not kidding). It might as well confirmed of what Apple will be announcing in a few hours time in their live press conference.
As you can see from the picture above, it was found in a product sitemap XML file hosted on Apple.com.

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So from the leak, it revealed a number of new Apple cases for the iPhone XS and XS Max smartphones. The cases will come in five colors; Midnight Blue, White, Black, Stone, and also Product RED.
Despite the leak, we still would need to wait for them to officially reveal the device to confirmed on full details of the devices.
Source: The Verge
Pokdepinion: I’m really not sure of whether Apple did a mistake somewhere or it was simply intentional and provides a gimmick to the public. Hmm.. What do you think? Also, will you be watching the live stream later? Let us know in the comments section as usual.
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Stand a chance to win a GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 Ti HOF by submitting your videos!

GALAX is giving you the opportunity to win yourself their top-of-the-line GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Hall of Fame (HOF) 10th Anniversary Edition as well as their GALAX HOF Master Memory OC Lab Edition DDR4-3600 RAM. All you have to do is upload a video.

The video has to fit the theme of “Experience with HOF”. Be it overclocking with GALAX hardware or just why you prefer the GALAX Hall of Fame products for gaming. As long as it features HOF elements, you are technically eligible to get in the running for the prizes. The videos should also be less than 5 minutes, with no minimum length requirement.

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The grand prize is of course the GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 Ti HOF 10th Anniversary Edition. The first to fourth runner up winners will win themselves the GALAX HOF Master Memory OC Lab Edition 3600 MHz (16GB kit).
You can submit your entries from now until 20th September via Google Drive, Sendplace or Dropbox. Check out the following link to submit your entry or to find out more about about GALAX’s HOF 10th Anniversary Video Competition.
Do let us know if you have joined the competition!
Pokdepinion: That GPU looks pretty dope!
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Google Is Trying To Make Play Store Safe With App Defense Alliance Introduction

Let’s face it, Malware is everywhere these days. With the Google Play Store the home where millions of Android users get their apps, it seems that Google is making an effort to make it a safer place by forming an alliance with a third-party protection service. The name? The App Defense Alliance.
The App Defense Alliance consists of Google, the people from NOD32, and Lookout, the folks behind Lookout Antivirus and Zimperium, who specialize in security.

How does it work? Well the alliance revolves around a two-way communication between Google as well as their partners to share details on threats, samples, detection systems, and feedback everything to members of the alliance.

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This in turn means that Google is asking for help for others (from the alliance) to observe and lend a help in their effort to put a stop to malware on their store.
Pokdepinion: Over the top name in my opinion.. but hey, I don’t mind. As long as we’re getting the protection that we need, right?
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Mortal Kombat 11 Nintendo Switch File Size Revealed – Not As Big As We Expected

Mortal Kombat 11 Nintendo Switch File Size Revealed

Mortal Kombat 11 Switch is live, 23,609 MB aka 22.53GB
has a 1.0.1 day-one update to add BCAT….something pic.twitter.com/qXMxaELOTx
— Nikki™ 🌹 (@NWPlayer123) April 9, 2019

One of the more highly-anticipated games coming out in the near future is Mortal Kombat 11. Not only is it coming to he major platforms, it will also be coming to the Nintendo Switch. As such, many have wondered how big the file size of the game will be. Well, now we have a good idea.
It appears that Mortal Kombat 11 will take up about 22.5 GB according to the Nintendo eShop page, along with 13 DLC packs listed. But that’s not all. Thanks to some data mining from Twitter user @NWPlayer123, it looks like fans that opt for the physical version of the game will have a mighty day one patch in their future.

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According to @NWPlayer123’s findings, it seems that the data on the physical cartridge is only 6.5 GB. This leaves players with a 15.9 GB day one patch that will likely be required to even play the game. This is not the first time that third-party games have required massive patches to be played on the Nintendo Switch. This could be an effort by WB Games to pay for a cheaper cartridge from Nintendo and shift that cost to the user in the form of owning a large enough microSD card to store the remaining data.
As for the 13 DLC packs listed on the Nintendo eShop, these numbers fall in line with the DLC listed in the Premium Edition across all platforms. NetherRealm Studios has confirmed six DLC characters with seven skins and seven sets of gear. If the skins and gear are bundled together per pack, then the six character plus the seven skins would add up to 13 DLC packs. The Premium Edition is available as well on the Nintendo Switch eShop, allowing fans to pre-order it all for USD $99.99.
Mortal Kombat 11 will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC on 23rd April 2019.
Pokdepinion: That is…surprisingly not as big as I would have expected it. Well, no reason for me to upgrade my memory card for now at least.
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Lenovo Introduces New Generation Of ThinkPad ; ThinkPad P51S

Lenovo has announced of their latest ThinkPad P51s Workstation. Check out what’s being housed under Lenovo’s newest machine.
Lenovo ThinkPad P51s

Lenovo has announce of their latest ThinkPad P51s Workstation which uses a 7th generation Intel Core i7 processor which is nicknamed ‘Kaby Lake’, that can be equipped with up to 16GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB solid state drive storage  to keep up with the latest chip available on the market.

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Weighing in at 1.99 kg and only 20 mm thin, making it the lightest and thinnest mobile station ever developed by Lenovo. Bearing in mind that it is packed with Nvidia Quadro M520 2GB graphics card, it is ideal for people who are looking for top performance and easy on the go. Suitable for office environments.

It also supports up to 4K UHD resolution (3,840 X 2,160) IPS, 300 nits display and has an option of an IR camera.

Despite of its seemingly small build, it is designed to withstand rigorous conditions and usage. The design also includes of a carbon top cover finish which makes it durable and lightweight.They have also included curved-shaped precision keyboard.
According to the people of Lenovo, the workstation has been tested to military-grade tests such as temperature, humidity, high vibration, mechanical shocks and such.
They also introduced new features for the workstation. Firstly, the Lenovo SmartBeep. It is an app where you can download from the Google Play Store. The app can detect errors found in the workstation. Another feature they’ve also introduced is the Anti Fry Usb Type-C. It limits the power that goes through the Usb cable appropriately and ensure safety to your battery system.
Speaking of the battery, Lenovo said that it comes with a long lasting battery life powered by Power Bridge Technology which can lasts about up to 5 hours.
It is set to be released and available in stores from mid of July 2017 and prices starts from RM 6,999
Pokdepinion: The Lenovo ThinkPad P51s should be considered for those who want mobility and still want performance.
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[NO SPOILERS] Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Review; The Dark Souls of Platformers

We gamers have suddenly found ourselves in a boom of remakes and remasters of videogames that were famous in the past. There’s nothing wrong with it as there are people who would enjoy reliving their childhood memories, but is it worth the money? That’s what we’re going to find out in today’s review of a remastered title, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy.
What’s Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy About?

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy follows the story of Crash Bandicoot in his early incarnation. Dr. Neo Cortex and Dr. Nitrus Brio subjected Crash to their Evolvo Ray in order to turn him evil. However, Crash proved to be immune to the Evolvo Ray and was deemed an experimental failure. Somehow, Crash manages to escape and jumps out of their laboratory, only to seemingly fall to his demise.

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Crash is apparently still alive as he finds himself awake by a beach. As Cortex now holds his girlfriend, Tawna Bandicoot, hostage, he sets off on a journey to save her from the clutches of the evil professor and his lackeys. Along the way, he makes new friends and gain new abilities to aid him in his journey.

This remastered Crash Bandicoot game actually consists of 3 games that appeared in the original PlayStation; Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, and Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped. As such, this game is packed with a lot of content, and is meant to feel as true to the original as possible, with some changes to make it more suitable for today’s generation of gamers.
Proving that Platformers Are Still Viable in Today’s World

With Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, it has managed to bring back one of the hottest game genres of yesteryear that is severely lacking today; platformers. With the whole world now getting used to shooters, action games, and role-playing games with life-like graphics, it’s hard to believe that this game would do well in this day and age but surprisingly, it manages to do it quite well.

The basic idea here is to play as Crash Bandicoot, go through each stage, and collect items along the way. You can collect ‘Wumpa Fruits’, which look like apples, which can yield you an extra life for every 100 of it, special items such as character coins which will unlock a secret level in the stage, and achievement items such as gems and keys, which denote how well you’ve completed a level.

For instance, destroying all boxes in a level will yield a gem but finishing a level within a specific duration will yield a key. While these items are generally optional, it is important if you want to get 100% completion rate in the game. Think of them as additional challenges in the game which will give you more reasons to continue playing it and thus, boosting its replay value.

Just as Mario has his mushrooms, Crash Bandicoot has the Aku Aku mask. Each mask will give you an additional life up to a maximum of 3. If you collect it more than twice, Crash will enter into a temporary state of invincibility, instantly decimating any and every enemy he goes through in any stage. It is essentially Mario’s Star power-up in concept.

You won’t be facing just regular levels every time as there are boss levels in the game. It’s not as simple as doing the spin attack on the enemy until he’s defeated as each boss will have their own weakness for you to exploit. For example, spin attacks will do no damage to the first boss Papu Papu. You will need to jump on his head in order to subdue him.
If you’re looking for to buy games this month but not sure which is worth the money, check out our list of top games to look out for in August 2017.
It’s Eerily Accurate to the Original

Usually, these kinds of remasters will stray away from the original since technology has developed so much that you can’t really capture the feel of the original game. However, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy managed to be very accurate to the original 3 games. In fact, it’s quite accurate to describe the game as the same as the original, but with high definition graphics.

It retains the same camera angle from the original game, the enemies, stages, and stage selection is essentially the same as before, and Crash is still the same lovable goofball we know and love. While there are no additional moves for Crash, you can switch him out and play as his younger sister, Coco Bandicoot. If you’re expecting her to do anything different than Crash, you’re going to be disappointed.
Coco Bandicoot
She will have the same moves as Crash and the only difference here is her appearance and her animations. What’s the purpose of this? Well, this game is catered to casual gamers so the developers want to cater to a general audience. Having Coco Bandicoot as a playable character will encourage more female gamers to play.

In the case of graphics, I can admit that Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy has managed to capture the essence of the original games and made it look better. It looks beautiful but at the same time, it really makes you feel like you are taking a trip down memory lane, and it feels as clear as the memories we had playing it when we were young. The nostalgia factor is very strong here.
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Verdict

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is an excellent game for almost every gamer out there. Whether you’ve played the original trilogy in the PlayStation or you’re completely new to the series, it’s a great purchase nonetheless. There are simply so many things to do here and the fact that you can play it for long or short hours make it perfect for casual and hardcore gamers.
The only people that should not buy this game would be people who hate platformers. Otherwise, this game is an excellent value-for-money purchase and with an affordable price of RM159 and the sheer amount of content packed in this, it’s hard to say no. The only downside to this is that it can be a bit difficult at times. With that in mind, I award Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy with our Gold Pokdeward!

If you’re looking for more awesome Playstation stuff, check out our coverage of the PSX SEA 2017 event that happened over the weekend.
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Qualcomm’s Latest Snapdragon Sound Chip Cuts Latency To Near-Wired Levels

Smartphone chipmaker Qualcomm has just announced a new chip under Snapdragon Sound technology dubbed “Qualcomm S3 Gen 2 Sound platform”. This chip aims to bring audio latency as low as 20 milliseconds – making it extremely close to wired solutions that range between 5-10ms.
Keep in mind that this new chip is built on top of the new Bluetooth 5.4 standard – so chances are your phone simply doesn’t support it right now. However, the specs remain promising: for reference, a typical earbud delivers audio in the range of 100-300 milliseconds, depending on make and model. Some gaming-centric models cuts the figure down in the double digits, but it’s still noticeable if you’re especially sensitive to audio delays.

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That said, Qualcomm is keeping things realistic. They explicitly mentioned the chip is “optimized for gaming”, so don’t expect full audio quality with latency cut to practically bare minimum. It also noted that latency is further reduced when the audio is delivering one-way (simplex) audio, such as in-game audio.
It also supports the updated Bluetooth LE Audio Auracast feature which now delivers 24-bit 96kHz audio. The Auracast is a subset of Bluetooth’s audio feature that allows the supported device to “broadcast” its audio to an unlimited number of nearby devices.
Pokdepinion: That’s very impressive for wireless audio. Though it’d be good to know how much of the audio quality gets retained to cut latency this low.
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ZOTAC kicks off its first ever ZOTAC Cup Master; USD $100,000 prize pool

ZOTAC just announced its first ever eSports tournament, the ZOTAC Cup Master, which is slated to run during Computex 2017. Featuring DotA 2 as the main event, the regional qualifiers will begin on March 12th until May 12th.
Zotac Cup Master eSports Tournament

The grand final will be take place at Computex 2017 from May 30th to June 3rd with a prize pool of USD $100,000. Players can begin registering for the regional qualifiers on March 8th and it will be played out in March, April and May. The winners from each region will be flown to Taipei, Taiwan to participate in the ZOTAC Cup Master grand finale.

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A total of 6 teams from regional qualifiers around the world, plus 2 top teams via invitation will battle for fame and glory at Computex Nangang Convention Center.

Fans from around the world will be able to follow the matches through the ZOTAC CUP Twitch Channel starting from the regional qualifiers to the grand finale. The official equipment for the grand finale will be the ZOTAC Magnus EN1080K Gaming Mini PC. Powered by an Intel Core i7 7700 processor with NVIDIA GTX 1080 graphics card.
And there you have it, another major thing happening at Computex 2017 in Taiwan to look forward to. If you’re looking for a reason to fly to Taiwan this year aside from your usual technological galore of the PC Master Race, this could be your reason. Whether you wanna watch it or participate in it, that’s up to you.

Pokdepinion: I wonder if the winner of the ZOTAC Cup Master will be sponsored by ZOTAC as its official eSports team. As we can see, companies are sponsoring more eSports team such as Wg.Unity by Cooler Master and most recently, PSG eSports by ASUS ROG. Also, any chance they could sponsor me as well? I think I can play DotA 2 better than a lot of people anyway.
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Win A New Smart TV With The OPPO Mid-Year Full Speed Bonanza!

We’ve reached the halfway point of the year, and OPPO wishes to honour our perseverance and optimism with the exciting OPPO Mid-Year Full Speed Bonanza! Shop with OPPO from July 1 to July 18 and earn free gifts, lucky draw entries, discounts, cashbacks, and more.
Shop and win during the OPPO Mid-Year Full Speed Bonanza

Below are some of the items on offer during the OPPO Mid-Year Full Speed Bonanza. Check them out:

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OPPO Find X3 Pro (retail price RM4,299). Get RM300 cash rebate and OPPO Enco X earphones worth RM699.
OPPO Reno5 (retail price RM1,699). Get FREE 10,000mAh Fast-Charging Powerbank worth RM99, FREE Limited-Edition Autographed Box & Case worth RM99, FREE RM20 Value KFC Cash Vouchers (East Malaysia) OR RM20 Touch’ n Go Gift Card (West Malaysia), ADD-ON only RM59 for 1-Year Screen Protection (Original Price: RM139)
OPPO Reno5 F (retail price RM1,199). Get FREE 10,000mAh Fast-Charging Powerbank worth RM99, FREE Limited-Edition Autographed Box & Case, ADD-ON only RM59 for 1-Year Screen Protection (Original Price: RM139)
OPPO Watch 46mm (retail price RM1,299). Get FREE OPPO Watch 41mm (retail price RM899).
OPPO Enco W51 Earbuds (retail price RM369). Get RM100 cash rebate.

Not only that, but OPPO is also aiming to reward 12 lucky buyers of any OPPO smartphone! Customers who buy an OPPO smartphone during the Mid-Year Full Speed Bonanza will be entered into a lucky draw for a brand-new 43-inch Smart TV, with 12 units up for grabs!
To be in the running, simply follow the steps below:

Purchase any OPPO smartphone from now till 18 July 2021
Download the My OPPO App and register an account
Participate in the Mid-Year Full Speed Bonanza Lucky Draw activity via the app and fill in your particulars (including your new phone’s IMEI number!)
Be on the standby as the 12 winners will be announced via the My OPPO App on 23July!

The OPPO Mid-Year Full Speed Bonanza will begin from 1 July till 18 July. For more information about the OPPO Mid-Year Full Speed Bonanza, you can check here.
Pokdepinion: That buy one free one OPPO Watch promo is hella interesting. Perfect gift to get for your significant other IMHO.
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Up to 70% Discount on Rockstar Games Titles; GTA V, L.A. Noire, Manhunt, and More!

There’s a massive sale happening for Rockstar Games titles, and there’s a lot of it too. With up to 70% discount, it’s worth checking out.

Up to 70% Discount on Rockstar Games Titles

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Before this year’s Black Friday sales go into full swing, Humble Bundle is offering several generous discounts on titles developed by Rockstar Games.
For a limited time, PC players can save up to 70% in several Rockstar Games titles. While numerous games are worth a buy, here’s some suggestions for you to consider:

Bully: Scholarship Edition ($5.24) a remastered version of the 2006 PlayStation 2 classic, Bully: Scholarship Edition features exclusive content which was not included in the original version, this includes new missions, characters, school classes, and new clothes to obtain.
Grand Theft Auto IV Complete Edition ($8.99), a compilation of the eleventh installment (and fourth main entry) in the Grand Theft Auto series. In addition to the base game, the package also includes both DLC single-player expansions (The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony) that were released for the game.
Grand Theft Auto V ($29.99), set within the fictional state of San Andreas, the single-player mode has players controls three criminals and their efforts to commit heists while under the influence from a government agency. However, the crown of Grand Theft Auto V is its online multiplayer component Grand Theft Auto Online, which receives frequent updates from the developer.
L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition ($8.99) initially released in 2011, players control Cole Phelps, a police officer and former Marine is investigating numerous crimes in 1940s Los Angeles. During its initial release, the game was cited as an ambitious title, which utilized and pushed MotionScan technology.

Rockstar Games Full List of Titles on Sale

Game
Price (USD)
Discount

Grand Theft Auto V
$29.99
50%

L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition
$8.99
70%

Max Payne 3
$6.99
65%

Bully: Scholarship Edition
$5.24
65%

Grand Theft Auto Collection
$14.99
70%

Grand Theft Auto V + Megalodon Shark Card
$54.39
60%

Grand Theft Auto V + Great White Shark Card
$37.99
50%

Grand Theft Auto IV Complete Edition
$8.99
70%

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy
$8.99
70%

Grand Theft Auto V: Whale Shark Card Bundle
$44.54
55%

Grand Theft Auto IV
$6.99
65%

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
$5.24
65%

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
$3.49
65%

Max Payne
$3.49
65%

Manhunt
$3.49
65%

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
$3.49
65%

L.A. Noire
$6.99
65%

Max Payne 3: Rockstar Pass
$4.49
70%

Grand Theft Auto III
$3.49
65%

L.A. Noire: DLC Bundle
$3.59
70%

Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City
$6.99
65%

If you want to go check out the games yourself, click on the button below or the source link at the bottom of this post.
Rockstar Games Humble Bundle Sale
Do keep in mind if you are from Malaysia or other countries, be sure to check out how much the price actually is in your local currency. Don’t want to find yourself overspending and temporarily starving.
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Pokdepinion: A lot of these games are worth revisiting if you haven’t played them in a while. At the same time, if you’ve already played it recently (but you don’t own it, like you probably borrowed the game or something), you can just skip on it unless you really want it. Spend wisely, my friends.
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