ROG TwinView Dock II Review – Finally Refined Twins

When the ROG Phone was launched last year, the next limelight after the device got all eyes on its TwinView Dock, that is supposed to extend the ROG Phone into dual displays. In my own opinion, it was more of a disaster than a complement. It was one of the reviews that had negatives outweighing the positives, putting a huge challenge ahead for it to ever impress me again. This time, its back as ROG TwinView Dock II.

Let’s take a tour down the memory lane. Let me highlight some of the points that I brought forward for the previous TwinView Dock. The display would downclock to 60Hz when the phone was docked, losing the ROG Phone’s strong point. It had an SD Card slot that I didn’t see any purpose for when the ROG Phone itself didn’t have it and already had a blazing fast storage. It wasn’t possible to clam the TwinView Dock when you had a glass tempered glass on the phone. Finally, a little request to have a hard case bundled for easy carrying. Let’s see if the ROG TwinView Dock II gets some treatment this time around.
If you’re here wondering if the ROG TwinView Dock II will work with the older ROG Phone 1, then I’m sorry to say, it doesn’t support it. You would need the older TwinView Dock for that.

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Unboxing the ROG TwinView Dock II
 We got the ROG Phone 2 Super Pack with all the accessories in it. To showcase everything, we have created a simple “deluggaging” (instead of unboxing) video for you guys. Jump to minute 5:45 for the ROG TwinView Dock II part.

The first thing that you can immediately appreciate here is the fact that ASUS answered our prayers and bundled a hard case just like we wanted! It goes with their branding, and it protects the TwinView Dock II from damages when you are carrying it in a bag. It’s a portable accessory after all. You get the TwinView Dock 2 nicely packed in the hard case along with a Quickstart Guide. That’s really all you need.
Appearance

The ROG TwinView Dock II is a clamshell design that can be folded open and gives you a second display for your ROG Phone 2. The outer shell has a matte plastic finishing with half of it gracing diagonal lines. The ROG logo neatly sits on one side and much like most of the ROG Phone 2 transparent elements, this too has RGB lighting underneath it.

At the hinge of the ROG TwinView Dock II, you will be introduced with a Republic of Gamers logo engraved right above the lock and activation toggle. Under this toggle, you will find the USB Type-C port to charge it up when the battery depletes. Yes, it has a 5,000mAH battery under this, 1,000mAH lesser than the previous generation, but considering how slim this has become, I’ll accept the trade. You can also notice that the ROG TwinView Dock II no longer have trigger buttons like that one previous model had. Honestly, I don’t miss them anyway.

The bottom of the ROG TwinView Dock II shows four rubber feet that provides grip to your fingers when you hold it in your palms, while the long rubber strip near the hinge provides grip for when you lay the ROG TwinView Dock II on a flat surface. To the right, you can see the similar turbo fan that you can find in the AeroActive Cooler II that channels the cool air from the bottom of the ROG TwinView Dock II to the mounted ROG Phone 2.

Opening up the ROG TwinView Dock II introduces a display which is now mounted to the top instead unlike the previous TwinView Dock where the secondary display was at the bottom. The display looks similar to the ROG Phone 2 including the speaker grille slits, but there are no speakers present here this time around. Near these grilles, you will see two rubber seals along with a longer one near the hinge that prevent the secondary display from coming into contact with the ROG Phone 2 display, preventing unwanted damages.

Next to the long rubber seal, an amber schemed volume rocker and the power button are present. This is essential because the power button and the volume rocker on the ROG Phone 2 will be hidden once you mount the device. Oh, and I do love this position more than the one on the previous TwinView Dock. This one is a lot more accessible.

Things get even more interesting at the mounting area. The lower area houses a proprietary connector that marries the ROG Phone 2 and the ROG TwinView Dock II. Next to this connector, is a status indicator that lights up when charging. Across this, near the hinge, is the fastener with sliding mechanism.

On the base, there are four rubber standoffs that keep the ROG Phone 2 elevated instead of rubbing against the plastic. But that’s not the only reason it’s elevated. At the bottom left area, you can see a vent that channels the air from the turbo fan at the bottom to the phone area. With the phone elevated, this cool air can be evenly spread to maximize the cooling area rather than just spotting at one area.

Finally, behind the mounting port, there is a reflective strip that houses an RGB line under it. Honestly, looking at this piece, I was hoping there was an OLED underneath with customization options for example providing the device stats like temperature, FPS, fan speed, clock, notifications, or perhaps even a personalized scrolling text? Maybe for the next version, but for now, RGB strip it is. Underneath this strip, is a 3.5mm audio jack to plug in your favourite earphones.
My god, the ROG TwinView Dock II feels totally different from its predecessor! It feels a lot lighter and feels more functional. It also has a much balanced weight distribution and center of gravity as the secondary display now sits at the top while the phone sits at the lower part which totally makes more sense!
ROG TwinView Dock II Specifications
Display6.59″ 120Hz/1ms AMOLEDInterfaces– USB Type-C– 3.5mm audio combo jackDimensions173.2 x 111.6 x 29.2 mmWeight300gStatus LEDYesAura RGBYesBattery5,000mAHTurbo FanYesInput Rating9V 3A (27W)
User Experience

I suppose the first part of using the ROG TwinView Dock II is to mount ROG Phone 2 itself. It is fairly simple and there are some awesome parts to it. You do not need to remove the Aero casing or the Kunai Bumper case to use the ROG TwinView Dock II
The first thing you need to do is to remove the rubber seal from the charging port. The good thing is, the ROG TwinView Dock II has a place to put the rubber seal. It’s located right near the hinge as shown below.
Although it would have been better if the size was perfect fit, as it’s a bit loose
This hinge has springs underneath that allows you to push the ROG Phone 2 inwards before mounting the connecting port at the bottom. That is how you mount the ROG Phone 2 on the ROG TwinView Dock II. The extra room allows enough space to push further when you are using the Aero case of even the Kunai Bumper case.

Once you have secured it, the ROG TwinView Dock II display will not immediately turn on. That’s because, you need to lock it from the back first. To do this, just slide the toggle button near the USB Type-C port. This will activate the secondary display.

The display that you are now seeing, supports 120Hz/1ms just like the one on your ROG Phone 2. Which means, unlike the previous generation TwinView Dock that would clock the refresh rate down to 60Hz, with the ROG TwinView Dock II, you can continue using the 120Hz on it as well. This makes it perfect!
Let’s get real and dive into the usage. Let me first break the surprise for you, at the time of writing, the only game that still supports the dual screen mode is the Asphalt 9. While the ROG Armoury reports that Shadowgun Legends does support TwinView, it wasn’t working at the time of writing, leaving only Asphalt 9 that shows you the racing map as you are racing. So we’re gonna just skip the dual screen test part.

I think the best way to enjoy the ROG TwinView Dock II is by pairing it with the Kunai controllers. The Kunai controllers are smart enough to determine which display is running a game. If you are running only a game on either display while the other one is on standby, Kunai controllers will work with that game regardless of which display it is running on. If you want to switch the Kunai controllers to control your homescreen on the other display, you just need to tap any area of that screen and Kunai controllers will shift its focus to that display instead. That’s really interesting. Let’s put a little more pressure on it.

If you run a game on one display and an application (Discord for example) on the other, Kunai controllers will automatically work with the display that is running the game instead. Again, you can shift the focus by tapping any area of the other display and Kunai controllers will let you navigate around it. Nifty. Let’s make it harder now.

If you are running two games separately on each of the displays, Kunai will only work with the bottom display (your ROG Phone 2) and it is not possible to shift the Kunai controllers focus to the top display. If you are asking, why am I running two games at the same time, then I guess you’re not a gamer enough to get the ROG Phone 2. :P A perfect scenario would be, playing a game on the bottom display while farming (or playing an autoplay game) on the top one. Oh, you would be surprised, the ROG Phone 2 can run two games together perfectly fine.
All that is fine. Except, there is one major problem.
Game Genie will only work on the phone’s display. It will not appear on the secondary display. This means, you can’t run macros, or live stats, or use AirTriggers, or record the gameplay, or set gamepad keymapping on the second display. This means, if the game doesn’t have native support for the Kunai controllers, you cannot play it on the secondary display.
Assuming you run a natively supported game (eg: Shadowgun Legends) on the secondary display and another non-native game (eg: Call of Duty Mobile) on the primary display, there is another issue. The audio gets all mixed up. Both games will be drawing their audio together, making it all jumbled up. There is no way to turn off the audio of one display or another. If you turn the volume down, both games will be affected. Your only option for now is to alter the audio settings in the game itself.

Another thing that ticks me off a bit is that I cannot turn off the other display when I am gaming on one. See, the ROG TwinView Dock II has a built in 5000mAH battery that you can set to either smartly consume together with the ROG Phone 2 battery, or you can set it into power bank mode that would charge your ROG Phone 2 as you use it. This will come at the cost of your secondary display always running. You can’t even alter the brightness of the secondary display. If you turn down the brightness, both displays get affected.
Another issue that bugs me a bit is that when you have two apps concurrently running, when you hit the multi-task button on the secondary display, your primary display’s app will be put in the background too, bringing you to the homescreen. Sure, you can switch to the game again and continue where you left as it doesn’t really “kill” the game, but it gets annoying at one point. Hitting the multi-task button on the primary display, doesn’t affect the secondary display though so I am assuming this is a bug that can be fixed with a firmware update soon.

Look, I am being very tough with the ROG TwinView Dock II here. I really have high hopes that this piece of accessory can be a huge game changer and I really want to bring the best out of it. All these issues that I am putting are actually pushing the limits of the TwinView Dock II. In all honesty, I don’t see the ROG TwinView Dock II as a multi-applications accessories, but rather a multi-display extension. But the games support is still lacking, so I had to push it beyond its job scope to see what else can it do. After all, the ROG TwinView Dock II is not cheap, more over if you bundle it with the Kunai controllers.

On a personal level, I really love what ASUS has done here. The ROG TwinView Dock II feels perfect in palms. The size is just right. The weight is excellent. The adaptation to other accessories is impressive. For serious gamers, having another display is a wonder. For streamers, I’m sorry, there is no front facing camera on the TwinView Dock II other than the one on the primary screen that will be shooting your nostrils if you activate it.
The integration with the Armoury Crate is perfect. The fan and RGB lighting effects adapt right from what you have defined in it. That part is all good.
The Kunai bumper case can’t fit together into the pouch, just a wee bit
One final thing that ASUS could have done was to make the carrying pouch slightly larger. I’m not asking to put the Kunai attached, but at least to have the ROG Phone 2 mounted with the Kunai bumper case attached. It needed like 2cm of extra width to fit it.
For the price of RM899? I’m actually glad it’s about RM100 cheaper than the older TwinView Dock and does a much better job.
Conclusion
The ROG TwinView Dock II has really improved a lot from the past version. Most of my unchecked items in the previous generation have been resolved. However, it does need a little more polishing especially on the software and integration side. If ASUS is clear that the purpose of the TwinView Dock is mainly for dual display games, then it needs to get more developers on board quickly to make it relevant. Then again, Rome was not built in one day.
I personally urge developers to give this a shot. I would love to play Mobile Legends while having a larger map and shop on the secondary display. I would love to play FPS games while showing my inventory on the other display. I’m very sure, there are a lot of gamers out there that would agree to this too.

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PS Plus March 2023 Game Catalog Features 17 Games, Including Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection

The March 2023 PS Plus Games Catalog lineup includes 17 games, featuring the Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection, Ghostwire Tokyo, and Tchia. Find out more about the games and how to download them.
PS Plus March 2023 Game Catalog Brings 17 Games

The March 2023 PlayStation Plus lineup has been revealed and it is packed with 17 games, offering a diverse range of experiences for gamers. While the collection is headlined by Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection that includes two remastered games for PlayStation 5 – Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, there are several other games that are worth checking out.

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One of the standout titles is Ghostwire Tokyo, which utilizes the adaptive triggers and ray tracing of PS5 to create immersive and stunning environments. Additionally, Final Fantasy Type-0, Dragon Ball Z: Kakrot, Rage 2, and Immortals Fenyx Rising offer a fantastical and wild experience for players.

For those who prefer empathetic storytelling, Life is Strange 2 and Life is Strange: True Colors are the go-to games that offer heartwarming journeys and choice-based, high-stakes narratives.
The collection also includes Tchia, Untitled Goose Game, and Haven, which offer a unique and curious gaming experience that is not found in any other game. Additionally, Street Fighter V Champion Edition and Rainbow Six Extraction are great options for those who want to compete against their friends.

Moreover, classic PS1 and PSP games like Ridge Racer Type 4, Ape Academy 2, and Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror are also included in the monthly package. Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror is even enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.
While it is not clear if the games will come in their PS4 or PS5 versions, or if they will include both versions, the March 2023 PlayStation Plus lineup is sure to offer something for everyone.
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Pokdepinion: The more, the merrier. I’m still hoping for a lof of the older games to be made available, otherwise it feels like people aren’t getting their money’s worth with the higher tiers of Sony’s premium subscription service.
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Soulja Boy Releases the SouljaGame Handheld – A Rip-off Of the PS Vita

Soulja Boy Releases the SouljaGame Handheld

Previously, we reported about Soulja Boy releasing a line of game consoles that were clearly designed as a knockoff of Nintendo products. Those products have been pulled off, with many suspecting it to be the result of a Nintendo lawsuit. It looks like he’s still not done yet.
Known as the SouljaGame Handheld, the design is clearly imitating the Sony PS Vita handheld system. It appears to have a 4.3-inch display with a 16:9 aspect ratio that is only capable of outputting 480 x 272 resolution. It’s funny that it’s being described with the words “exquisite craftsmanship and fashion design” but do check out the specifications right below here:

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SouljaGame Handheld Specifications
Features:
Exquisite craftsmanship and fashion design with a reasonable price.
Built in camera for photo shooting and video recording.
Support TV output, can connect TV to play games and watch movies.
Support PC Camera, connect the computer, can use as computer camera.
4.3 inch 16:9 HD screen, 480 x 272 resolution.
Multi thread task mode, you can listen to music, while watching e-books.
Color: Blue/ Black/ Red/ White
Size: 9.3 X 72 X 126mm
Material: Plastic
Resolution: 480*272
Screen size: 4.3inch
Memory: 8GB
Interestingly, the product is listed as an MP5 game player, and we suspect it to be a simple Android machine. No word on what exactly can be played nor what specific software can be used on it, just that you can use it to listen to music, read e-books, among other things.
If this is something you’d be interested in, the PS Vita rip-off… I mean SouljaGame Handheld is available for purchase now for USD $99.99, and seems to be discounted from the “original” USD $200.00 price tag.
Source: SouljaWatch
Pokdepinion: Seriously, don’t waste your money. I’m just waiting for him to taunt Sony and inflate his own ego in the process. It’s hilarious to watch.
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Need an upgrade to handle Cyberpunk 2077? Power up your game with MSI and Kingston!

Are you the kind to go “new year new PC”? Well, with a slew of hot new titles released over the holidays, you might find that your current desktop might not be able to handle all the latest games. If you are considering an upgrade, here’s a build that you can go for, featuring the latest from MSI and Kingston!

CPU and Motherboard
CPU – Intel Core i5-10600K

We will be recommending an Intel build this time around, as it is significantly easier to get your hands on the latest Intel CPUs rather than an AMD CPU now. The Intel Core i5-10600K will be able to help you get nice, lofty frame rates in pretty much every game out there when paired with one of the latest graphics cards from AMD or NVIDIA. We have reviewed the Intel Core i5-10600K, so you can read all about it here.

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On top of that, current-gen MSI Z490 motherboards is also expected to support the upcoming next-gen Intel processors, which leaves an upgrade path open in case you want even more CPU horsepower down the road.
Motherboard – MSI MEG Z490I UNIFY

Our motherboard of choice will be the MSI MEG Z490I UNIFY, as it would easily let you get the most out of your Core i5-10600K with its extensive overclocking features in its rich BIOS. The eight beefy 90A power stages ensures that you will be able to feed the processor with all the power it will ever need.

On top of that, MSI designed the MEG Z490I UNIFY with full support for PCIe 4.0, meaning that when Intel is ready to support PCIe 4.0 in the LGA1200 socket, your motherboard is already prepared for it. Quite a nifty little bit of future-proofing there.

The networking on the MSI MEG Z490I UNIFY is also ready for great connectivity, regardless if you want to go the LAN route with 2.5G LAN or WiFi 6 if you decide to take the LAN cable out of the equation. This is also one of the few Intel Z490 boards with built-in support for Thunderbolt 3.
RAM and Storage
For RAM and storage, there are plenty of options that you can go with, but we recommend going with Kingston and HyperX products, as MSI has worked extensively with Kingston to validate the compatibility of their products. Getting incompatible RAM can easily cause you quite a lot of headaches, so referring to the Qualified Vendor List (QVL) is the easiest way to avoid all the unnecessary trouble.
RAM – HyperX FURY DDR4 RGB 3200MHz CL16

For the RAM, we would recommend going with the HyperX Fury or HyperX Predator memory kits. Depending on whether you want RGB or not, HyperX has something for you. Just get a 16GB dual-channel kit that goes up to 3200MHz or 3600MHz and you will be set. If you want to keep some room for upgrades, you can also get a single 16GB stick, and add in another one down the line.
Going above that usually results in significant cost increases without much improvement in gaming performance, so we wouldn’t recommend it. For those who want a more aggressive look to their system, the HyperX FURY DDR4 RGB is a pretty great complement, adding a touch of flashiness to an otherwise understated board.
Storage – Kingston A2000

Storage wise, the Kingston A2000 is an easy option. Personally, any M.2 drive is sufficient for speedy loading times, so I would just opt for a 500GB Kingston A2000. It doesn’t really make much sense to settle for slower SATA drives as the Kingston A2000 is only marginally pricier than a good SATA SSD. If you still need more storage, you can always drop in another M.2 or SATA SSD on the MSI MEG Z490I UNIFY.
Graphics card – MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming X Trio

MSI makes excellent AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards, but for the purpose of this build, we will go with NVIDIA. AMD is facing supply issues with their graphics cards just like they do with their CPUs, and they are quite rare in the market. That doesn’t mean that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series cards are easy to get though. Also, since we are going for a Cyberpunk 2077 build, we would definitely want to enjoy it with RTX ON, right?

The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming X Trio would be my pick for this build, as it will easily handle up to 1440p gaming without breaking a sweat, and is also quite the looker with plenty of RGB, which is always a plus in my book. You can read our review of it here.
Damage to Wallet?
The pricing of the above components can be found in the table below. Of course, some stuff like the graphics card are out of stock, but you should be able to find one soon enough.

Component
Model
Price
Purchase link

CPU
Intel Core i5-10600K
RM1188
Lazada

Motherboard
MSI MEG Z490I UNIFY
RM1239
Lazada

RAM
1 x 16GB HyperX FURY RGB 3200MHz CL16
RM417
Lazada

Storage
500GB Kingston A2000
RM294
Lazada

Graphics Card
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Gaming X Trio
RM2690
Lazada

We built the exact system above in the following video, and you can watch it to see how all the parts go together. Hint: it is one beautiful build.

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Acer Malaysia Launches Refreshed Orion 3000 and Nitro 50 Gaming Desktops with 13th Gen Intel Core CPU

Acer Malaysia has unveiled the refreshed Orion 3000 and Nitro 50 gaming desktops with 13th Gen Intel Core processors. The Predator Orion 3000 is a modern designed mid-tower rig with an optional transparent EMI-compliant side panel and RGB LED lighting, while the Nitro 50 comes with a facelift to the front chassis and Nitro logo on its side panel.
Acer Malaysia Unveils Refreshed Gaming Desktops with 13th Gen Intel Core Processors
Acer Predator Orion 3000

Acer Malaysia has unveiled the refreshed Orion 3000 and Nitro 50 gaming desktops with 13th Gen Intel Core processors. These gaming desktops are designed to provide users with a hassle-free, ready-to-use computer with an optimized system.

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The Predator Orion 3000 offers a darkened glass and metal chassis packed with the latest 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics cards, enabling users to max out settings in their favorite games and breeze through video editing. It comes equipped with up to 16GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB M.2 PCIe SSDs for improved responsiveness and load times, with additional expansion slots that allow users to upgrade their hardware as per their needs.

The Predator Orion 3000 is designed for users seeking a modern-designed mid-tower rig that can easily fit into any room. It comes with an optional transparent EMI-compliant side panel and RGB LED lighting that allows gamers to customize their own vibes. The three 92×92 mm Predator FrostBlade™ 2.0 fans optimize airflow and cool the internals.
The Predator Orion 3000 is priced from RM5,999 and will be available in May 2023 at Acer eStore and Acer official stores on Shopee and Lazada. Customers can pre-order the Orion 3000 from select concept stores until April 30, 2023.
Acer Nitro 50

The Facelifted Tiny Desktop The new Acer Nitro 50 comes with a facelift to the front chassis and Nitro logo on its side panel. It is powered by up to 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GTX 1650 graphics cards, providing processing power to satisfy casual gamers looking to maximize their leisure time and handle heavy workloads for those requiring higher performance.

It comes with 8 GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB M.2 2280 PCIe SSD, and additional expansion slots for future upgrades. The wireless charger on the top of the Nitro 50 enables gamers to enjoy a neater table setup and charge their devices without the need for additional cables.
The Acer Nitro 50 is available immediately at Acer eStore and Acer official stores on Shopee and Lazada, retailing from RM5,099.
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Pokdepinion: If you’re not planning to build your own PC, this would be a pretty solid option. Pre-builts aren’t inherently bad, just that you might not be able to customize it as much as you would like.
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The Agent Smith Malware May Have Infected Your Smartphone

It’s important to be secure in today’s world, especially when there’s so many cyber-threats around. There is a new malware that’s making its way around the world, and you could be infected by it. It’s called the Agent Smith malware, and it has already affected 25 million Android users.
The Agent Smith malware can make its way to Android devices through sketchy apps. When activated, will search for typical apps and swap them out for malicious versions of the app. These apps will show deceitful advertisements for the purpose of monetary gain. The scary thing about it is that it can disguise itself as a Google-related app.

Check Point’s Head of Mobile Threat Detection Research Jonathan Shimonovich said:
The malware attacks user-installed applications calmly, making it challenging for typical Android users to fight such threat by themselves. Combining innovative threat prevention and hazard intelligence while embracing a ‘hygiene first’ method to secure digital assets is the very best defense against intrusive mobile malware attacks like Agent Smith.
In addition, users ought to just be downloading apps from relied on app stores to alleviate the danger of infection as third-party app stores frequently do not have the security steps needed to obstruct adware packed apps.
It’s been said that the malware is similar to Gooligan, Hummingbad, and CopyCat. It also has the potential of doing far worse things, such as stealing bank details or spying purposes. Over 15 million infected devices is said to have stemmed from India, but it is also present in other countries as well. The Agent Smith malware makes it way through third-party app stores such as 9Apps.
However, it is said that the people behind the malware have attempted to bring the malware to the Google Play Store, effectively planting 11 contaminated apps with variations of it. Google has apparently eliminated the harmful app.

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It is said that the exploits that the Agent Smith malware require have been patched years ago. However, there are apps that have yet to upgrade their security and still have the exploit, which leaves users vulnerable to it.
Source: Checkpoint
Pokdepinion: I’d stick to the Google Play Store regardless. I wouldn’t download anything from questionable sources regardless of the situation. Better safe than sorry.
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PS Plus September 2018 FREE GAMES Lineup – It’s A Great Month for Subscribers

The official free games lineup for PS Plus this September 2018 has been revealed. The two headlining games show that it’s a great month for subscribers.
PS Plus September 2018 FREE GAMES Lineup

Are you a PS Plus member? Have you been looking forward to those free games you get every month? We know we have. Well, if you have been wondering what’s coming your way, then look no further. Here is the official free games lineup for PS Plus this September 2018.
Keep in mind, this lineup is only for the US and EU regions. The Asia region’s lineup can be found right over here.

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First up we have Destiny 2. As a special treat, the game is available on PS Plus today, 1 week earlier than usual, so that you can take advantage of the 24 hour free trial of Destiny 2: Forsaken’s new hybrid PVE & PVP mode, Gambit, which starts 1st September at 10AM PDT.
The other headlining games for this lineup is God of War III Remastered. Play as Kratos as he rises from the darkest depths of Hades to scale the very heights of Mount Olympus to seek vengeance. Armed with double-chained blades and an array of other weapons and magic, Kratos must take on mythology’s deadliest creatures while solving intricate puzzles throughout his merciless quest to destroy Olympus. God of War III: Remastered will be available to download beginning 4th September 2018.
For the full lineup of games coming to PS Plus this September 2018, check it out right below here.
Full Lineup

Destiny 2, PS4
God of War III Remastered, PS4
Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition, PS3 (Cross Buy with PS4 & Vita)
QUBE Director’s Cut, PS3 (Cross Buy with PS4)
Sparkle 2, PS Vita (Cross Buy with PS3 & PS4)
Foul Play, PS Vita (Cross Buy with PS4)

Source: US PS Blog
Pokdepinion: Not gonna lie, it’s definitely an attractive lineup of free games. I can already foresee more people subscribing just because of it.
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TM Appealing to Government to Delay Reduction of Broadband Price – Mandatory Price Cuts on Hold?

It appears that TM is appealing to the government on the Mandatory Standard on Access Pricing (MSAP), which is probably why we haven’t seen huge price cuts.
TM Appealing to Government to Delay Revision of Internet Price
Image source: The Edge Markets
Remember when the Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh mentioned about wanting to bring the price of internet access in Malaysia down (while also maintaining the same, if not better quality) and the implementation of the Mandatory Standard on Access Pricing (MSAP)? It appears we may have seen the first big disagreement with regards to that goal.
According to a report by The Malaysian Reserve, Telekom Malaysia (TM) has appealed to the government to not only delay the implementation of MSAP, but to also revise it. The reason for this is that their earnings have allegedly been under pressure for the past few quarters and implementing MSAP will further reduce their earnings.

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Of course, a reduction in earnings is to be expected as MSAP will see TM cutting the prices of their services down. An official appeal is said to have already been mate to the Prime Minister’s Office as well as the Ministry of Finance, backdated to January 2018.
For those of you who are not aware, MSAP will have a maximum price that can be charged service providers on facilities and services used by retail telcos. Exceeding the maximum amount is equivalent to breaking the law. It was supposed to be implemented on 1st January 2018 but was placed on hold after an appeal by TM to revise some of the pricing components earlier on.
For a better understanding of MSAP and all of its clauses, click here to read its official document courtesy of SKMM.
The MCMC also made a stipulation that all access agreements in accordance to the new MSAP prices must be completed by 31st July 2018. However, the telcos allegedly said that they have yet to receive any access agreement from TM that is MSA and MSAP-compliant.
With that being said, the deadline has now been extended to end of August 2018. Until then, we won’t know for sure what will happen but we can only hope for the best.
On a side note, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is looking to jump into the broadband service market, which would definitely a major competitor for TM. If you didn’t know about it, click right here to get up to speed.
Source: The Malaysian Reserve
Pokdepinion: Well, I hope they bring the prices down accordingly with MSAP sooner rather than later, instead of just getting free upgrades.
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Sony Launches MDR-MV1 Headphones and C-80 Microphone for Professional Audio Work

Designed for professional users.

Sony has announced two new products for professional music creators – the MDR-MV1 Reference Monitor Headphones and C-80 uni-directional condenser microphone. The MDR-MV1 headphones are designed with an open back and can accurately reproduce a wide sound field, making them a suitable option for mixing and mastering immersive spatial sound. The C-80 microphone is ideal for recording vocals, instruments, vlogging, webcasting and podcasting, and inherits the technology of Sony’s C-800G and C-100 microphones.

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The MDR-MV1 headphones offers accurate sound object positioning within a 360-degree space, a frequency range of 5Hz – 80kHz and an open back structure that reproduces rich spatial information and sound. It also includes a replaceable, detachable cable with machined aluminum connectors and a stereo mini-jack adapter.

Meanwhile, the C-80 microphone utilizes the microphone capsule derived from the C-100 and a two-part metallic anti-vibrational body structure used in the C-800G. Its “Noise Elimination Construction” prevents microphone body acoustic vibration, resulting in low noise and clear sound. The C-80 also provides a realistic reproduction of the characteristics of an instrument and a natural and clear recording is achieved by suppressing boomy low frequencies and noise when close to the microphone.
Both products will be available nationwide starting from May 2023 – with the MDR-MV1 priced at RM1,690 whereas the C-80 microphone will cost RM2,190.
Pokdepinion: I like the design approach for the C-80 by combining the best of both worlds.
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Diablo 2 Resurrected Gets Much Needed Change for Secret Cow Level

Diablo 2 Resurrected has introduced a number of new changes aside from better graphics. For this one, it’s a much needed and highly-requested change for the Secret Cow Level.
Diablo 2 Resurrected: Secret Cow Level Changed

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A number of easter eggs that appeared in the original game has made its way to Diablo 2 Resurrected. In the case of the Secret Cow Level, Blizzard has introduced a much needed and highly-requested change.
For those of you who have played the original game, the Secret Cow Level would be rendered inaccessible if you successfully killed the Cow King. The only way to access it again is to play the game in a different difficulty level. In the remastered version, you can play the level as many times as you want.
If you’re uncertain about how to access the Secret Cow Level in Diablo 2 Resurrected, simply follow these steps:

First, you have to kill Baal, the final act boss in Diablo 2.
After defeating Baal, return to the Rogue Encampment without changing the difficulty level.
Next, use Wirt’s Leg and Tome of Town Portal in the Horadric Cube.
A portal will appear and which will lead you to the Secret Cow Level.

Diablo 2 Resurrected is currently available on PC.
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Pokdepinion: I remember being sad as I wanted to go back to the level but didn’t realize killing the Cow King would stop me from going there again. Now, I can just grind there for as long as I want.

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Microsoft data center in Malaysia is now 40% complete

Microsoft data center in Sedenak, Johor is reportedly 40% complete, according to the Menteri Besar of Johor. The data center costs around RM5 billion to build, and will provide new job opportunities for Malaysians in the area.
This new announcement comes closely after Malaysian Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced that Microsoft, Amazon and Google have shown interest in setting up technology hubs in Malaysia, while noting that the relatively slow connectivity here is a stumbling block for the companies.
Aside from Microsoft, another Japanese tech company is also reportedly interested to develop a data center in Johor as well. As Singapore is widely adopted as a regional hub for quite a number of MNCs, the lower costs of setting up a data center here in Malaysia while still being in relatively close proximity to Singapore might be why Johor is a prime choice.

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The arrival of these huge data centers in Johor might mean that local telcos will race to develop strong connectivity infrastructure in the region, which should benefit those living there as well.
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Pokdepinion: I wonder if OneDrive will get a boost in speeds now that it is in Malaysia…
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Urbanlytics 2019 Data Hackathon by Axiata happening this weekend

Urbanlytics is having its 4th weekend-long Data Hackathon (also known as Datathon) installation hosted by Axiata. It’s a lot more interesting than you would have imagined, really. Before we share more insights and details on this, take a short break and watch what happened in the last year’s Urbanlytics datathon.

Hyped up already? So what happens in a datathon, you may ask? Basically, participants in teams, are given real (but anonymized) complex datasets, out of which they are tasked with finding solutions to the provided business problems by creating the most accurate data models. You’re right, it’s an endurance process and participants are only given a very limited time to figure out their solution. The winning team backs goodies way beyond just cash prizes (which is over RM40,000 this year, by the way). Winners actually get a chance to join any of Axiata partnering companies and materialize their dreams.
This year, the theme would be “Smart Cities” where participants will be solving problems around “creating cashless and low-carbon city”, specifically low-carbon mobility planing by utilizing Big Data. There has been a massive increase in participation this year too which makes it even more interesting. Compared to last year where there were about 110 participants out of 300 applications, this year will see 220 participants out of 600 applications which is a whopping double increase. Since we’re talking data, demographically, there will be 30% female participation compared to 10% last year. This was achieved by having two days Women of Data workshop organized by Axiata that saw 145 women trying their hand at data science field.

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The grand prize will be given out by YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia at the Smart Cities 4.0 conference that happens a day after Urbanlytics 2019. The datathon challenge itself is expected to be a ‘no-sleep’ event, pushing the limits of the participants to figure out a solution within 24 hours. The outcomes may include visualizations, insights into specific variables and predictions or analyses involving complex, external datasets.
Judging panel would comprise of Pedro Uria Recio, Head of Axiata Analytics Centre, Alexandros Paterakis, Chief Information Officer of Celcom, Paul Morrissey, Ambassador for Big Data Analytics and Customer Experience of TM Forum & Technology Entrepreneur, and Bruno Gagliardo, Global Director of Data Analaytics of iflix. Urbanlytics will be happening in Lanai Kijang.
At the time of writing, the data science market is standing at 11 data scientists per billion dollars (USD) GDP.
Pokdepinion: Well, I fiddled a bit with R programming language and it’s a lot of fun manipulating data and understanding patterns. I highly recommend this field, it’s a highly paying career path currently.
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HONOR Debuts HONOR 70 with MagicBook 14 and Pad 8

Following the official introduction of the HONOR 70, which will include the highly regarded SONY IMX800 Super Sensing Main Camera, on 18 August,  there are more surprises in store. The MagicBook 14 and Pad 8, both of which seek to boost user productivity and enjoyment, will also be unveiled at the official live broadcast with the HONOR 70.

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Many are excited to get their hands on HONOR’s next Number Series model partly due to the industry-leading IMX800 Sensor which delivers considerable benefits when it comes to mobile photography. While most flagship smartphones use the IMX766, the IMX800 increases the camera dynamic range by 23%, outperforming competitors in terms of clarity, sharpness, and low-light performance.

In addition to its impressive photographic capabilities, the smartphone supports multi-screen collaboration and HONOR Share with the future  MagicBook 14 and Pad 8. In a fast-paced environment, such convenience enables easier transfers of papers, materials, and images, improving job productivity.
MagicBook 14 Laptop
The MagicBook 14 is the first 14-inch 70W laptop in the same price category to deliver great performance, thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 dedicated graphics card, which provides enough power for high-speed 3D rendering, and video or picture editing. After a full charge, the battery capacity of 75Wh enables up to 15 hours of 1080p movie playing.
Pad 8 Tablet
The Pad 8 is the only tablet in its class that has eight speakers. With a 12-inch 2K high-definition HONOR FullView display, users can enjoy a cinematic watching experience anytime, anyplace. The Google Play Store now offers application downloads and updates, thanks to the restoration of Google Mobile Services (GMS). The big screen of the tab is used to suit any kind of usage, whether for business or enjoyment, thanks to multi-window viewing and an app extender.
So, mark your calendar on the 18 August at 8PM UTC +8 to catch the official live broadcast for the most up-to-date information on the HONOR 70, MagicBook 14, and Pad 8.
For more information, visit the company’s official website or follow their Facebook page.
Pokdepinion: Stay tuned for the HONOR official launch of the smartphone, laptop and tablet. Can’t wait to see what new features and innovations they can bring to the table.
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A Group Intends To Keep Windows 7 Alive By Their Own

If you didn’t know, Windows 7 as well as Windows Server 2008 will reach the end of its status in January 2020, where Microsoft will stop providing security fixes and support. Now it seems that a group is aiming to keep the operating system alive by their own.
The group, 0patch, is backed by security research firm ACROS Security. They’ve revealed in a recent blog post that they are planning to develop and deploy micropatches for the OS even after Microsoft stops to provide support.
Reportedly they will develop the patches based on the security advisories Microsoft posts with each Patch Tuesday for Windows 10. They’ve said that they will then determine which high-risk vulnerabilities are present in Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 and will then develop proof-of-concept (POC) tests.

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Once we have a POC and know how the vulnerability was fixed by the people who know the vulnerable code best, we’ll port their fix, functionally speaking, as a series of micropatches to the vulnerable code in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008, and test them against the POC. After additional side-effect testing we’ll publish the micropatches and have them delivered to users’ online machines within 60 minutes. 0patch
Microsoft has revealed earlier of this year of their decision to close down Windows 7. That being said, enterprises can still get extended security support, albeit for a fee.
Pokdepinion: The plan does sound ambitious.. I’m curious on whether once the solution comes out, do they impose any fees for the patches?
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You Might Want To Reconfirm Your Vaccination Registration On MySejahtera App

It has come to our attention that users will have to re-enter their details in the MySejahtera app in order to successfully register for the upcoming COVID-19 vaccinations. Apparently, users must reconfirm their details until they see the page seen below on the MySejahtera app to confirm their registration for the vaccine. The page shows a timeline of the user’s vaccine registration confirmation as well as vaccination appointments.

Here’s how to register for your vaccination on the MySejahtera app
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Launch the MySejahtera App.
From the check-in page tap the Close button on the top right of the screen.
From the Menu page tap the COVID-19 Vaccination option which will open the Vaccination page (this can also be opened through the More option and then scrolling to the COVID-19 Vaccination option).
On the Vaccination page, select the first option and enter your details.
Complete the survey and you will have successfully registered yourself for the COVID-19 vaccinations.

It is worth noting that unless you see a confirmed “Registered” option and the vaccination timeline on your Vaccination page, you are successful in your registration therefore must try again until you see a confirmation. You will also see the date of your confirmed registration there.
The MySejahtera app is available to download on both Android and iOS devices.
Pokdepinion: I’m looking forward to the vaccination. I just want this madness to end and for things to quickly go back to a new norm.
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AMD Ryzen 7000’s Onboard Graphics Has Been Overclocked To 3.1GHz

From the makers of 9GHz Core i9 world record – this time it’s the onboard GPU that gets cranked to its limits.

The latest AMD Ryzen 7000 series desktop CPUs marks the first ever Ryzen to support onboard graphics, which can be helpful in cases where no discrete GPU is available to run the system, or to perform video-related diagnostics. While it can output displays, that’s pretty much all it can do – gaming is simply not feasible given its very bare-bones specs even compared to laptop APUs. Still, that hasn’t stopped Skatterbencher (part of the team who broke the 9GHz XOC world record) from trying to push its limits.
Unlike the Radeon 680M seen in laptops, which are fairly capable onboard GPUs which can run some games at pretty decent graphics or framerates – the onboard Radeon Graphics on these CPUs only have 2 CUs as opposed to 12 on the 680M, so that gives you an idea of how little performance can be had here. That being said, the stock Radeon Graphics can clock up to 2200MHz on both of its compute units.

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The CPU in question, the Ryzen 9 7900 is paired with GIGABYTE B650E AORUS Tachyon motherboard which delivered a mere 12 FPS on Tomb Raider and 58 FPS in CS:GO. Enabling EXPO brought the numbers up by 12%, indicating a memory bottleneck. By overclocking through Graphics Curve Optimizer, the onboard GPU gets pushed up to astoundingly fast 3.1GHz, which presents a massive 40% increase from its stock clockspeeds.
Image: Skatterbencher (YouTube)
The result? 42% higher performance, with CS:GO reaching 80 FPS (+38%) and while Tomb Raider is still at an unplayable 17 FPS – it is in fact getting 42% more frames as well. Skatterbencher even pointed out a surprising fact – overclocking this little onboard GPU is in fact, “miles better” than anything on discrete graphics (which often have restrictions preventing further overclocks). It is worth pointing out though, after all this ordeal, the power draw is up to 60.6W (GPU+SoC) from its stock figures at 38.5W of power.
Source: Wccftech | Skatterbencher (YouTube)
Pokdepinion: It’s insane in this day and age to see anything that can be overclocked by 40%, this is the figure you’ll only see in probably two decades ago!
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Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L GeForce GTX Edition Launched – One For the NVIDIA fans!

Cooler Master has teamed up with NVIDIA to create and launch a GeForce edition keyboard that is specially made for gamers as well as NVIDIA fans. Meet the new MasterKeys Pro L GeForce Edition.
Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L GeForce Edition
The brand new MasterKeys Pro L GeForce Edition comes with luminous green LED backlighting and is equipped with Cherry MX Red Switches.
The keyboard is suited with three custom GeForce keycaps and a white steel back plate that helps that green LED shine out even more. As normally found in keyboards these days, you can customize preset lighting modes without software. These effects include wave, responsive effects, breathing, and have on-the-fly macro and profile support.

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Sticking to the lighting, here’s how you change in between lighting modes (just in case you don’t know). To alter the lighting modes, simple press FN + F4 to cycle. You can also modify the light speed by pressing FN + the up and down arrow keys with the speed icon and direction with FN + Left or Right arrow.
MasterKeys Pro L GeForce Edition comes with a default and gaming profile modes, making it usable for both work and also gaming. While doing your work, you can disable gaming macros and lighting modes by simply pressing FN + ESC.
So if you are interested in getting the brand new MasterKeys Pro L GeForce GTX Edition, you can do so now as it is now available at major resellers in the country. It’s price? Well it’s going at a price tag of RM389.
Pokdepinion: I think the pictures say it all. They definitely look awesome. So, to be completely a GTX user, you’ve gotta get the keyboard as well :P What do you think of the keyboard? Is it worth? How is the looks? Let us know in the comments.
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God of War PS4 Release Date Leaked? Might Be Sooner Than Expected

It would seems that the God of War PS4 game has its release date leaked. Looks like the game might be released sooner rather than later.

God of War PS4 Release Date Leaked?

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Over at the North American PlayStation Store, the entry for God of War PS4 was updated with a new release date. That release date is 22nd March 2018. Previously, the game only had a 2018 release window rather than a proper release date.
There has been no official announcement for the new God of War game’s release date. Therefore, this piece of information, despite the given evidence seen above here, should be taken with a grain of salt. After all, game releases being delayed isn’t new, and it could just be an older release date.
That being said, the date does not appear to be random. According to the folks over at DualShockers, the very first God of War for the PlayStation 2 was released in North America on 22nd March 2005. While it shouldn’t actually mean anything, it certainly adds credence to the date as it’s very possible that Sony might have chosen this specific date to pay homage to the game that launched the series. Incidentally, all the mainline games of the franchise were released in March.

Officially, God of War is set to release in “early 2018” exclusively for the PlayStation 4. The timing of this possible leak might indicate that the house of PlayStation is ready to announce the release date at the opening presentation of PlayStation Experience this coming Friday, December 8th 2017.
At the moment of this article’s writing, the God of War PS4 game’s release date has changed to 31st December 2018, which would most likely be more of a placeholder date. We will report more on the issue as the information becomes available.

Pokdepinion: If the accidental leak actually ended up being true, then the game is almost about to be released, which is good for us. It’s December already, and next thing you know, the game’s already released. Time flies real fast, my friends.
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Here’s The MSI Christmas Deals That You Can Enjoy

We’re reaching towards the end of the year and the people at MSI has unveiled that they will be hosting a special Christmas promotion.
MSI Christmas promotion 2021

The campaign is now up running and will last until the 31st of December 2021. When you purchase some of their products, you will be able to claim some prizes which includes:

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Powered by MSI prize – VIGOR GK30 Combo Keyboard Mouse
Customization prize – Steam code worth up to USD 80
Solution prize – Steam code worth up to
Commercial prize – Modern LED Lux and Centre Fitness App

As for the redemption period, you will be able to redeem them from now till the 14th of January 2022. To redeem, you will need to submit your application through the MSI member centre, register your eligible product and upload proof, verify your details, and participate for Shout Out for MSI.
You can check out the link right here to find out more on the promo. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: I wouldn’t mind getting some of them sweet Steam wallet codes!
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Lazada Mid-Year Festival 2019 Coming with Up to 50% Discounts and New In-App Features

At a launch event in Kuala Lumpur today, Lazada Malaysia has announced that they will be holding their first ever Lazada Mid-Year Festival. You can expect to see discounts of up to 50%, new in-app features, special pre-order deals and more starting 12th July 2019 at precisely 12AM Malaysian time. Here’s what you can look forward to:
GUESS IT (1st – 12th July 2019)
From 1st July to 12th July 2019, there will be a special GUESS IT livestream featuring local personalities like Aiman Tino, Harris Baba, Sharifah Sakinah, Sean Lee, Jordan Yeoh, Sherry Alhadad, Nabil Aqil, Shu Faye and Theeban G playing host and giving away clues for viewers to guess the price of products.

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It will be happening at 12PM, 1PM, 7PM, 8PM, 9PM, and 10PM on those dates, and will consist of 6 rounds of guesses. The fastest user with the closest price guess will win. The more viewers there are, the bigger the prizes at stake. Sharing the livestream will let you receive a Guess Card, so you have another chance of winning.
Chup Dulu (29th June – 11th July 2019)

From 29th June until 11th July 2019, you can buy certain items at a very special, low price by paying a non-refundable deposit via the Lazada mobile app. Do this before 11th July 2019, and pay the remaining balance by 12th July 2019 to secure your purchase. Just between you and me, you can get a 55-inch 4K UHD TV powered by Android for just RM1,699 with this deal.
Lowest Price Guarantee (12th July 2019)
On the big day of the Lazada Mid-Year Festival itself, which is on 12th July 2019, you can enjoy their Lowest Price Guarantee on LazMall products. If you spot a lower regular selling price on an identical, in-stock, non-promotional product on another online store; inform them and they’ll pay you two times the difference.
Special Lazada Mid Year Festival 2019 Deals

Apart from that, you can also enjoy some special deals from partners:
Burger King – Scan the Lazada QR code in participating Burger King outlets and get a 5-inch Whopper at only RM5.
Malaysia Airlines – Get up to 15% off on your flight tickets.
Mastercard – Save your Mastercard (Credit, Debit, Prepaid) for your purchases on Lazada and get 15% cashback in your Lazada Wallet. For cards already saved, enjoy 5% on purchases on 12th July. From 5th to 11th July, top up and save your Mastercard on Lazada wallet and get up to 15% cashback.
Citibank – Get RM17 off with a minimum spend of RM150 when you check out with your Citi credit card.
Lazada Social Media Contest with partners – Win prizes such as flight tickets from Malaysia Airlines to exotic locations, all you can eat ice cream buffets for your family from Baskin-Robbins and other special experiences when you participate.
Big Baby Fair (12th – 16th July 2019)
The Lazada Mid-Year Festival 2019 will also coincide with their Big Baby Fair. You can enjoy discounts of up to 80% off, special RM1 deals, and over RM100,000 worth of vouchers on diapers, milk, strollers, toys, and more.
If these things piqued your interest, be sure to keep track of the date and time so you don’t miss out on these special deals. If you want to see what sort of items will be on sale, click right here.
Pokdepinion: Personally curious to see how low are these Lowest Price Guarantee items. I’m ready to shop til I drop.
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Upcoming PS4 Blockbuster Ghost of Tsushima Release Date Finally Confirmed

Coming basically from out of nowhere, Sucker Punch Productions and Sony Interactive Entertainment published a new story trailer for the upcoming PS4 blockbuster game, Ghost of Tsushima. The trailer also finally reveals the game’s release date.
Ghost of Tsushima will be coming to the PlayStation 4 on 26th June 2020. Interestingly, the game releases on a Friday like plenty of major PS4 launches, giving you the time to play it over the weekend.
Ghost of Tsushima Story Trailer
The trailer shows the main protagonist, Jin Sakai, as a young boy being trained as a samurai. After certain events take place involving the Mongols some years later, we then start to see the path that Jin takes to become the “Ghost” that the title of the game refers to. Ghost of Tsushima seems to be a story about revenge, but what comes with Jin’s path of revenge might not meet the approval of those around him.

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If you want to check out the new story trailer yourself, we’ve included it at the top of this post. Once again, Ghost of Tsushima will be coming exclusively to the PlayStation 4 on 26th June 2020.
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Pokdepinion: Wasn’t too excited for the game but the trailer does make me want to play the game. It’s a good thing June isn’t far away.
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Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Trade In Program — Get Up To RM600 In Savings

Samsung Malaysia has announced today of a trade-in program for their Samsung Galaxy S22 series and here’s what you should know about the program.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Series trade-in program
The offer starts from today where you can trade-in eligible devices with an additional rebate of up to RM600 for your next Galaxy S22 series. All you need to do is follow the steps as mentioned in the image:

Shop online for your desired device. Select “Add” trade-in product from your Cart page
Download InstaCash app. Follow the prompts to get your trade-in ID
Return to Samsung Online Store, enter your trade in ID and Checkout with up to RM200 Instant Rebate on your new Samsung device
Receive payment for trade-in amount upon collection of old device

You can trade-in up to 5 devices at once, should you want to, where they accept smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches. For more details on the trade-in program, you may head to the link right here.

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Pokdepinion: When I see a trade-in program, I always like it when I see that they give multiple options instead of just smartphones. That being said, too bad that the limit is just RM600.
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HUAWEI Unveils New HUAWEI Y7a – Priced at RM799

HUAWEI Y7a released

HUAWEI Malaysia recently unveiled a new addition to their HUAWEI Y lineup, the new HUAWEI Y7a. The HUAWEI Y7a features the 22.5W HUAWEI SuperCharge which can give users two hours battery life with just 10 minutes charging. With a large battery of 5000mAh capacity, HUAWEI Y7a offers a long-lasting battery life that supports online video playback for around 16 hours.

The Y7a also features a 6.67-inch Full HD display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 and is certified by TÜV Rheinland with its low blue light eye comfort settings being incorporated to maximise the device’s comfort on the eyes. It comes with 4GB of RAM as well as 128GB of internal storage with microSD support of up to 512GB.

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Furthermore, The HUAWEI Y7a features a quadruple camera setup which consists of a 48MP main camera, 8MP Ultra Wide camera, 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. There is also an 8MP punch-hole selfie camera at the top.
HUAWEI Y7a is pre-installed with AppGallery, which offers a wealth of global and localised apps that enrich the Huawei device user experience. Users can also enjoy a rich library of quality entertainment media on HUAWEI Video, HUAWEI Music and HUAWEI Books, with new content from top providers being added on a continuous basis. The device also features a power button that doubles as a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

HUAWEI Y7a retails for RM799 comes with three colour variants: Crush Green, Blush Gold and Midnight Black. It is available to purchase on HUAWEI Store and all HUAWEI Experience Stores (HES) across the country from 30 October 2020 onwards.
Pokdepinion: Looks like a pretty good mid-ranger. Perfect for students and those looking for an all-rounder without breaking the bank.
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Nikon Z8 Officially Debuts In Malaysia: Flagship In Smaller Package

Futuromic Photo AV Sdn. Bhd. (Nikon’s Malaysian distributor) has introduced the latest Nikon hybrid mirrorless camera, the Z8, into the local markets. The Z8 is effectively a mini Z9 with most features carried over into a smaller body – 30% smaller to be exact, and weighs in at 910g, according to Nikon’s figures.
The camera comes with a variety of video formats to choose from, from the loseless 12-bit N-RAW and Apple ProRes RAW, 10-bit Apple ProRes 422 HQ down to mainstream 8-bit H.265; with resolutions up to 8K30 or 4K120 available for different shooting scenarios. The onboard full-size HDMI connector supports HDMI 2.1 standard, which is also compatible with HLG-enabled 8K monitors. It also comes with two USB ports, one for charging and the other for data delivery.

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The Z8 also comes with Pre-Release Capture and High-Speed Frame Capture+ that allows recording of one second before full shutter button press, as well as 4 seconds after it. The AF is capable of detect human face with as little as 3% of the frame, which Nikon touts is the smallest to date.
Computational photography is also one of the feature of the Z8 – when a human face is detected, the post-processing can soften the skin in photo, videos as well as live streaming, on top of that, the camera will take care of the color balance and white balance to reduce editing time for more novice users.

The body itself is a carbon-fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) made with Sereebo P series materials, which can withstand temperature as low as -10°C and comes with limited ingress protection, though no IP rating has been published for this model. The VR (vibration reduction) lock also protects the image sensor when the camera is powered off to prevent accidental damages.
The Nikon Z8 will be sold at a price of RM18,338 with the body-only configuration; or RM22,608 with 24-120mm f/4 lens included.
Pokdepinion: The smaller size definitely helps with portability given cameras of this class are not quite the small ones.
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VALORANT Welcomes Neon, A New Southeast Asian Agent From The Philippines

Riot Games unveiled Neon, a Filipino VALORANT agent, as its first Southeast Asian VALORANT agent earlier this month. The quick-witted duelist has already become a fan favourite among players and fans all around the world. The official Neon teaser, which debuted on January 6th, has already racked up over 6 million views on YouTube.
Celebrating Neon, VALORANT’s first Southeast Asian agent

Riot Games has announced a variety of collaborations and activities with Filipino artists and brands, including Ylona Garcia, TeamManila, and others, to commemorate the launch of VALORANT’s first Filipino agent.

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Introducing Neon to the world involved an exciting collaboration with Filipino-Australian singer-songwriter, Ylona Garcia. The background sound of Neon’s agent trailer was Ylona’s own song, ‘Entertain Me.’ Riot also collaborated with TeamManila, a leading Filipino urban streetwear company, to create the ‘Team Manila x VALORANT / Neon Collection’ swag kits. The exclusive Neon-inspired kit includes a basketball jersey, sweatshirt, bucket hat, designer water bottle, and wristband. The kits were sent to important partners around the region.

Fans can also get their hands on these unique items through giveaways hosted by press outlets and influencers. There will also be different fan contests on VALORANT social platforms where fans can win this swag kit. Contests will be publicised on the Facebook pages of VALORANT Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Riot has also organised a number of special community events to celebrate the arrival of Neon. Among the noteworthy activities are:

Creator Reaction Video – Many Filipino creators wore their sleeves on their hearts when viewing Neon’s agent trailer for the first time. Catch their reactions here.
Official Cosplay with Charess – In partnership with Rumble Royale and cosplayer Charess, one of the most renowned cosplay influencers from the Philippines, Check out the official cosplay photos and a Neon cosplay teaser video on the VALORANT Philippines Facebook page and Charess’ Instagram.
Behind the Scenes Video with Vanille Velasquez – Hear from the voice of Neon herself. Vanille Velasquez, the voice actor behind Neon, sat down for an exclusive behind-the-scenes video where she talked about what Neon means to her and the Filipino community. You watch the video right here.
Neon Community Art – Riot commissioned some unique Neon artwork from four Filipino artists, Ikayawa, Bricx, Rodney and Jayds/Inkee. Produced along the theme of “Neon Takes on Manila”, these art pieces reflect each artist’s own interpretation of Neon expressed through their unique art styles.

Neon is available to play now on VALORANT.
Pokdepinion: Pretty awesome to see Southeast Asian representation in a game that is as bis as VALORANT. Here’s hoping that Riot Games includes more diversity in their games. Maybe a Malaysian agent next? *wink wink*
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AMD A520 specifications revealed — no love for PCIe 4.0

AMD has just announced the specifications for the AMD A520 chipset. As you might have expected from an entry-level AM4 platform, its feature set is rather rudimentary. For starters, you only get PCIe 3.0 across the board. Yes, even the CPU won’t get to make full use of its PCIe 4.0 lanes on AMD A520 motherboards.

The main upgrade coming from the AMD A320 is support for the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen and newer processors, including planned support for the upcoming processors based on the Zen 3 architecture. Enthusiasts will still have to look the other way though, as you won’t be able to squeeze out all the performance from their processors with an AMD A520 motherboard, as it does not support overclocking.

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You get up to six PCIe 3.0 lanes coming off the AMD A520 chipset, which is an upgrade over the AMD A320’s PCIe 2.0 lanes. The USB configuration is still the same, with 1 USB 3.1 (10Gbps) port, two USB 3.0 (5Gbps) ports and and six USB 2.0 (480Mbps) ports coming off the chipset.
Expect to see AMD A520 motherboards being announced from AMD’s partners very soon.
Pokdepinion: A small form factor build with the AMD A520 and Ryzen 4000G series of processors as a HTPC might be interesting.
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ASUS x Demon Slayer PC components are now available in China!

After the wildly successful ROG x GUNDAM collaboration, I guess ASUS is looking to further cash in on anime collaborations, with the new ASUS x Demon Slayer lineup. What better anime to collaborate with than Kimetsu no Yaiba, which is one of the most popular anime series in recent times? The initial offerings seen on Weibo include routers, peripherals as well as a full set of TUF Gaming PC components, letting gamers fully kit out their Demon Slayer themed build.
          ASUS RT-AX86U            ASUS TUF Gaming GT501            ASUS TUF Gaming B560-PLUS WIFI            ASUS TUF Gaming LC 240 ARGB            ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition
It seems that the designers at ASUS are extremely partial to Zenitsu, with a TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, B560-PLUS WIFI motherboard, GT501 case, LC 240 ARGB AIO CPU cooler and the RT-AX86U router, all in his bright yellow theme. Meanwhile fans of Kamado Ganpachiro only get a mouse and headset in his signature black-green theme. Cute lil’ Nezuko has a nice headset with a bamboo-shaped boom mic, as well as a nice pink mousepad with the motifs on Nezuko’s kimono.

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There’s no half-bitten up keyboard for Inosuke, which is kind of a bummer. Instead you get a RT-AX82U with the serrated blade theme on the antenna and two fangs sticking out the front. Quite creative of ASUS, if you ask me.
It isn’t clear whether the ASUS x Demon Slayer partnership will be an ongoing thing with more products added, or whether ASUS will actually decide to sell the results of the collaboration outside of China.
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Pokdepinion: Imagine a keyboard with silent switches in Giyuu’s color scheme. We can just call it… Dead Calm.
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The Revolutionary Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra Camera Experience

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There is plenty to like about the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra, as it is designed to be the ideal device for both work and play. One of the major highlights is the camera, as it can capture moments with great detail and it’s also easy to use. How is this possible? Let’s dive right into it.

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Pro-grade Video
8K Videos
One of the strongest aspects of the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra’s camera is video recording. Using the triple-camera system, you can take videos up to 8K resolution at 24FPS, which can capture every bit of detail vividly with zero blur. Moreover, 24FPS will give you that natural motion blur that is commonly used in movies for that cinematic feel.
While most of you would think that 8K resolution is overkill in today’s world especially given that 8K displays are out of reach for most consumers, it does have a real-world use that can make videos look better. It is a technique that professionals often use and consumers can easily take advantage of, and it is simply known as downscaling.
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Downscaling refers to taking a video of a higher resolution and and scaling it down to a lower resolution. While it may sound counter-intuitive, it will result in sharper visuals, improved colours, and less noise. This is because each pixel will contain more data from downsampling. For example, if you downsample 4K videos to Full HD, it will have four times more data.

As 8K has four times more pixels than 4K, downsampling will result in each pixel within the 4K video to have four times more data as well. Additionally, having a higher resolution video will let you crop parts of the video so you can get the look exactly the way you want without suffering any loss in visual fidelity when you’re producing a video in lower resolutions.
Do you have a lot of funny or creative ideas in your mind that you’d like to share with the world? Do you have a dream to be the next social media sensation? You don’t need professional gear for that as the Samsung Galaxy Note20 has all the tools you need to push you forward in that direction.
Dynamic Film Control

At this point, you might be thinking that even if a smartphone were to have a great camera system, it wouldn’t be easy to capture high quality videos due to touchscreen controls. Samsung has you covered on that end as this smartphone has features that allow for a more dynamic film control.

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra lets you control the zoom speed while you’re recording. This way, you don’t have to worry about jerky zooming motions or accidentally zooming too far, which is an issue that is prone with touchscreen controls. Moreover, different zooming speeds can result in a more dynamic effect to scenes that you are capturing, which makes for a more entertaining video content being produced.
If you’re thinking of shooting a short action movie with super-cool zoom effects but you don’t have the budget for professional camera equipment, worry not. Trust in your Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra, and it will serve your creative side well. You just have to familiarize yourself with what’s truly capable of.
Buttery-smooth Videos with 120Hz Display

As many of you may know, the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra has a 120Hz refresh rate. This means that the display will refresh twice as fast as regular smartphones, resulting in buttery-smooth animations and visuals when using the device. For those of you who are looking to make videos, it’s going to be a pleasant experience.

For starters, you can enjoy watching videos, especially the ones you’ve recorded yourself, smoother than ever before. Furthermore, the 120Hz refresh rate applies to everything in the device, which means you can edit videos with a smoother display for greater satisfaction. Keep in mind that the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra uses a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O display, which greatly enhances your multimedia experience thanks to improved colour reproduction and a large display.
AI Single Take

Single Take is a feature that we’ve seen before with previous Samsung devices. Instead of thinking about specific looks for what you are capturing, Single Take does all the work for you using advanced AI technology. With just a single click, it will take a variety of pictures in multiple styles and angles, along with a short video of what’s in the frame, so you can save precious time and not miss a single moment.

With the Samsung Galaxy Note20 series, the Single Take feature has been improved as it now lets you capture up to 14 types of pictures along with videos between 5 to 15 seconds simultaneously. As it is an AI-based feature, the more you use it, the better it gets as it continuously learns in order to provide the best possible results for you.

Sometimes, we wish we could’ve taken a video of an entire moment as just one picture doesn’t cover it all. With the AI Single Take feature, it captures what you point at in multiple styles and angles that best suit your needs.
These are just some of the features that make the triple-camera system on the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra stand out. If you ever need a smartphone that can bring your creativity to life, this will definitely serve you well.
If you want to know more about the Samsung Galaxy Note20 series of smartphones, click right here or click on the button below.
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OPPO Malaysia Hosts OPPO F11 Pro Brilliant Portrait in Low Light Contest

To build up the hype around their upcoming OPPO F11 Pro, OPPO Malaysia has announced of their OPPO F11 Pro Brilliant Portrait in Low Light contest, where you can win yourself a chance to be a part of the phone’s official launch in the country as well as some goodies.
The contest is now up and running and will run until the 14th of March 2019. In order to participate, you’d need to follow the steps below:

Take a low light photo and add the OPPO F11 Pro frame
Upload the picture to your Facebook and add the hashtag #OPPOF11ProBrilliantPortraitInLowLight
Make sure the photo is set to public

As mentioned earlier, winners of the contest will get the chance to be a part of the OPPO F11 Pro launch event and will walk away with an air humidifier. Twenty winners will be picked for the contest and winners will be notified on the 15th of March 2019.

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To check out more details on the contest, you can click on the link right here. For more details on the OPPO F11 Pro, you check out our previous post.
Pokdepinion: Why not join in on the fun? Who knows, we might be able to see you there at the event too ;)
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Assassin’s Creed Chronicles China Is Now Free On PC — Here’s How To Claim The Game

A big fan of free games? Pretty sure that you are. Well the folks at Ubisoft is now offering Assassin’s Creed Chronicles China absolutely for free on PC.
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles China free for limited time

In conjunction with the Lunar New Year, Ubisoft is offering the game for free from now till the 15th of February 2021. So if you are interested in getting the game, you might want to do quickly.
In Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China, the game emphasizes on trickery and stealth where you play as Shao Jun. Depending on how you approach levels and how well you execute your moves, you will be ranked after each encounter.

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As you probably would’ve guessed by now, you can claim the game through the Ubisoft Store on PC.
Ubisoft is hosting their Lunar New Year Sale. For more details on that, you can check up on our previous article right here.
Tune in to Pokde.net for the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
Pokdepinion: The game isn’t really my type of game but hey, might as well claim it, right? More games is definitely better than none.
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Bayonetta is Now Available on PC; It Supports 4K/60 FPS

After being on the PlayStation 3 for so long, it finally reaches the PC Master Race!
There are plenty of gamers out there that love the thrill of an action game. They love the challenge, the ability to play as characters with abilities that are out of this world, and a hot babe is a major plus.
One such game has been stuck in the console realm for so long, and it has finally reached the PC platform in a surprise announcement. That’s right, Bayonetta is finally PC-bound.

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Bayonetta is Now Available on PC
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Sega apparently teased something big a few days ago that had something to do with Platinum Games’ Bayonetta. Some were expecting a sequel of sorts but turns out, it’s the announcement that Bayonetta is coming to PC. Surprisingly enough, it became available as soon as it was announced.
Bayonetta is currently available on Steam, and you really don’t have to wait. You can literally buy it as soon as you’re done reading this even. For Malaysia, it’s priced at RM40.00 but for elsewhere, it’s $19,99 and €19,99, which is pretty affordable. The game will also support 4K resolution and 60 FPS so that’s something to look forward to.

Enhanced PC Graphics Options
Unlocked resolutions up to 4k, anti-aliasing, anisotropic filtering, ssao lighting, scalable texture and shadow quality, and more.
Deadly Grace
An alluring, stylish and all-action heroine unlike anyone else on the gaming landscape, Bayonetta is ready to push your senses to the limit.
Climax Action
Bver-the-top action in extreme environments resulting in continuous high levels of tension and excitement – Bayonetta pushes the genre into new realms of intensity.
Extravagant Combat
Bayonetta wields an impressive arsenal of weapons through an intuitive and fluid combat system, unleashing deadly combos and special attacks with devastating results.
Supernatural Powers
unleash gruesome torture attacks such as the iron maiden, guillotine and more to finish off enemies and send them to hell.
Full Steam Support
Steam achievements, steam cloud save, trading cards, leader boards, and big picture mode.
English and Japanese Voice Overs
Freely switch languages and subtitles at any time.

For a limited time, Bayonetta will be available as a Digital Deluxe edition, which includes a set of 5 wallpapers, a set of 12 avatars, a digital original soundtrack, and a 58 page digital artbook.
The press release also included a handy FAQ to clear lingering doubts, also teasing more news about PC ports coming “soon.”
What frame rate can the game run at?
Bayonetta gameplay will run at 60 FPS (cut scenes at 30 FPS).
What is the maximum resolution?
Bayonetta has enhanced PC graphics options. Unlocked resolutions up to 4k ultra HD at 3840×2160, along with many more graphic options including scalable texture and shadow quality.
Does Bayonetta support keyboard and mouse controls?
Yes – Bayonetta has been optimised for PC, and includes keyboard and mouse controls.
What languages is Bayonetta PC available in?
There are Japanese and English voice overs and subtitles, as well as EFIGS subtitles.
Is it exclusively available on Steam?
Yes – and it’s fully Steam supported with Steam achievements, Steam cloud save, trading
cards, leader boards, and big picture mode.
What other PC ports is SEGA planning?
SEGA continues to explore PC port options, and is looking forward to sharing more news soon.
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If you’re wondering whether your PC can run Bayonetta or not, do not fret. We have the full system requirements right below here:
Minimum:

OS: Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10
Processor: Core i3 3220
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Radeon HD6950 / GeForce GTX 570 (VRAM 768MB)
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 20 GB available space

Recommended:

OS: Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10
Processor: Core i5 4460
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Radeon HD7870 / Geforce GTX 760 or more (VRAM 2GB or more)
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 20 GB available space

Pokdepinion: Bayonetta is a game I remember playing, along with my brother, on the PlayStation 3. I also fondly remember my brother constantly raging on the game, hitting the DualShock 3 controller until it was destroyed. He then had to purchase a new controller afterwards. Point is, be prepared for some rage because this game is pretty hard.
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[CES 2023] ASUS Updates Its Motherboard Lineup With Z790, H770, B760 Models

ASUS Updates Its Motherboard Lineup With Z790, H770, B760 Models

Additional Z790 models, and brand-new H770/B760 lineup revealed today.

The updated lineup of flagship Z790 models consists of DDR5 versions from the existing DDR4 models: ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI, ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI and PRIME Z790M-PLUS. Previously only available in DDR4 versions, these two models will support the latest DDR5 hardware for better performance.

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ASUS’s midrange motherboard offerings starts with two H770 models with TUF and PRIME getting one each. As the step-down from Z790 motherboards, these models will retain most of the PCIe lanes available but cut down on overclocking-related capabilities which saves cost. The TUF GAMING H770-PRO WIFI offers PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for GPUs, 4x M.2 slots, 2.5GbE and Wi-Fi 6. On the other hand, PRIME H770-PLUS D4 is the budget-friendly offering which supports cheaper DDR4 memory kits.

A total of twelve B760 models spans over four lineups which include:
4 ROG models – ROG STRIX B760-F GAMING WIFI (ATX), B760-A (ATX, DDR4), B760-G (mATX, DDR4) and B760-I (mITX);
3 TUF GAMING models – B760-PLUS WIFI D4, B760M-PLUS WIFI D4 and B760M-PLUS D4;
4 PRIME options including B760-PLUS D4, B760M-A WIFI D4, B760M-A D4 and B760M-K D4;
and finally, a single ProArt B760-CREATOR D4 model completes the lineup.

Additionally, ASUS has introduced a feature similar to PBO Enhancement found in AMD-based motherboards: a new setting under ASUS Multicore Enhancement (for Z790 models) and ASUS Performance Enhancement (for H770/B760 models) section will limit CPU temperatures at 90°C while largely maintaining its out-of-the-box performance. Users will need to update their motherboard BIOS in order to enable this feature.
Pokdepinion: On first impression it looks like putting a temperature limit on Intel CPUs doesn’t work as well as PBO Enhancement does on AMD boards.
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Xiaomi Mi A2 – Probably the craziest phone of the year!

I just got back from the official announcement of the Xiaomi Mi A2 and I’m still sitting down depressed wondering, how on earth did Xiaomi even pull this off?

It’s not like we don’t know how crazy Xiaomi is, but just when you thought the Xiaomi Mi A1 was nuts, today the crazier stuff happened just right in front of my very own eyes! In fact, I will not be surprised if the Xiaomi Mi A2 might end up getting throned as the best-selling smartphone of the year in the coming quarters.

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Because why would it not? It’s a significant upgrade from its predecessor and Xiaomi still managed to price it attractively.
Let’s dive into some known facts.

It’s now one of the most affordable smartphone powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC compared to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 in its predecessor. The front camera has been upgraded from 5MP in the Mi A1 to the 20MP in the Mi A2. The rear maintains a dual camera setup, except now it’s upgraded to 12MP + 20MP instead of the 12MP + 12MP in the older version. The aperture is wider as well. f/2.2 + f/2.6 has been upgraded to f/1.75 + f/1.75 which is definitely breath taking. The RAMs have been upgraded from LPDDR3 to LPDDR4X for better efficiency. The display has been enlarged from 5.5″ 16:9 to 5.99″ Full Screen Display. While there was no selfie flashlight in the Mi A1, it has been adopted now in the Mi A2. The Bluetooth received a bump from BT4.2 to BT5.0. The specifications were limited to 4GB + 64GB in the past and now the highest option spots 6GB + 128GB. Finally, those who were complaining for not receiving a soft case can now rejoice too!

This is all a rather hefty upgrade for the device and yet Xiaomi has managed to price the Xiaomi Mi A2 at RM999 for the 4GB + 64GB variant, and RM1199 for the 6GB + 128GB.

While we will be reviewing the Xiaomi Mi A2 and will be giving you a full blown perspective of the device, here are some notable specifications for your reference.

SoC
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 2.2GHz max

GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 512

RAM/Storage
4GB + 64GB
6GB + 128GB

Camera
Rear
12MP Sony IMX486 1.25µm f/1.75
20MP Sony IMX376 2µm f/1.75
Front
20MP Sony IMX376 2µm f/2.2

Display
5.99″ 18:9 FHD+ (2160 x 1080), 403ppi, 85% NTSC, 1500:1, 2.5D glass

Body
Metal unibody
Rear Fingerprint Sensor

Color Variants
Black, Gold, Blue

Battery
3010mAh 5V/2A charging with USB Type-C

Connectivity
Dual-nano SIM
Bluetooth 5.0
GSM B2/3/5/8
WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8
TDD-LTE B38/40
FDD-LTE B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20

OS
AndroidONE 8.1

Yep, that is an IR sensor!!
Here are some sample pictures that were taken with the Xiaomi Mi A2

Now I’m not sure how can you not be satisfied with that,but if that’s the case, then Xiaomi has the Mi A2 Lite variant for you to consider (you see why I was depressed?).

The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite comes in a lighter package with a 12MP + 5MP rear Ai dual camera and 4,000mAh battery with 3GB ROM and 32GB storage. It will be running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 much like it’s predecessor.
The Xiaomi Mi A2 will be available as an early bird offer on 3rd August 2018 at KLCC Authorised Mi Store and will be available at other Authorised Mi Stored as well as Lazada on 4th August 2018.
The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite will be available starting 18th August 2018 at all Authorised Mi Stores and Lazada.
Pokdepinion: Tell me you’re not mind blown?!
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[UPDATE] OPPO R9s Min Chen Limited Edition is coming, additional goodies in box!

OPPO fans, this is your chance to get the OPPO R9s in red! The R9s Valentine Red Edition has seen overwhelming response and has sold out on both online and offline channels before its pre-order period end, which is sure to leave a lot of fans hanging. Well, stay tuned as OPPO Malaysia will be bringing you the OPPO R9s Min Chen Limited Edition, which sports the striking red color and exclusive laser-printed signature of Min Chen.
Aside from sharing its color scheme with the Valentine Red edition, the R9s Min Chen Limited Edition will feature the 16MP cameras on both its front and back and the fast fingerprint sensor that is on the standard edition. There was no mention of storage, but we expect the OPPO R9s Min Chen Limited Edition to feature 64GB of internal storage like the standard and Valentine Red Edition.

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OPPO Malaysia has been known to bring multiple variants of the same device after the initial launch of the standard editions. Previously, they brought in the OPPO F1s Ayda Jebat special edition which came with exclusive merchandise along with the device, and we expect the OPPO R9s Min Chen Limited Edition to feature similar goodies for fans of the popular artiste.
Stay tuned for more news as we will update this post when we receive more information about the R9s Min Chen Limited Edition!

UPDATE: The OPPO R9s Min Chen Limited Edition is priced at RM1798 just like the standard editions, but comes with a mini-Min Chen-human- standee, four Min Chen postcards and a cartoonised Min Chen phone cover that will come free in a R9s limited gift box with every purchase. Installed inside of the device are the Min Chen’s alarm ringtone, Min Chen’s wallpaper and Min Chen’s selfies. Undeniably, the R9s Min Chen Special Edition is the perfect phone for the Min Chen’s biggest fans.
It will be start selling on OPPO’s official website and OPPO Concept Stores nationwide from 22nd February 2017 onwards. Other than OPPO stores, the R9s Min Chen Special Edition will also be available exclusively on the site of OPPO’s e-commerce partner, Lazada.
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