ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Advanced Edition 8GB GDDR6 Review

Introduction

The sole reason why the NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER lineup exists was to counter AMD’s offerings. When AMD announced the Radeon RX 5700, it overshadowed the GeForce RTX 2060, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT was a bit too close to the GeForce RTX 2070, necessitating the need for something more potent. And voila, we have the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER here. As usual, ASUS threw in all they have onto their rendition of the updated GPU, and that’s the one we are looking at. The ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Advanced Edition.
Unboxing

Yeah I guess we can speed past the packaging section of the box. It should be very familiar to anyone who has been looking at the ASUS ROG Strix graphics cards in recent times. It’s worth noting that we received the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Advanced Edition, so it is clocked slightly lower as compared to the OC Edition.

On the back we see ASUS highlight their features like the MaxContact and dual BIOS features.

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In the box are the setup guide, the velcro cable ties and the GPU itself. All the contents are packed in thick foam to protect them in the event of any unfortunate transportation incidents.
Appearance

The design of the card is pretty familiar, just like the packaging. Aggressive lines and triple Axial-tech fans dominates the front of the of the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. The SUPER upgrade sees not only a new GPU, but also the new fans, as the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 OC Edition didn’t come with Axial-tech fans.

The back of the card is where you will find some ceramic capacitors peeking through the sleek brushed aluminium backplate. Also on the backplate are some fancy lines and the RGB logo, as you would find on any recent ROG Strix card. Or at least, the higher end ones.

Here on the side, we can see that ASUS upgraded the cooler on the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. The ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 had a slightly slimmer profile and a less chunky brace for support. This design is shared with the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2080 cards and higher, so it’s cool to see ASUS bring it to the mid-range card.

Over here of the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER we find two DisplayPort 1.4 outputs, two HDMI 2.0b outputs and a single USB-C port. People have found interesting use cases for the USB-C port, so perhaps if your motherboard doesn’t have a USB-C port, you might want to consider the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.

For the RGB enthusiasts, you might not be as pleased with ASUS’ ROG Strix offering because of the lack of ARGB as well as a general lack of sufficient RGB zones. There’s one here on the back, and one over on the front. They are not individually controlled, and the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER can only light up in one color at a time.
Not the most interesting of lighting effects for a custom card in 2019.
Specifications
ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 OC Edition 8GB GDDR6
GPUTU104-410, 12nm FinFETClocksBoost – 1800 MHz; Base – 1605 MHzCores2560 CUDA cores
40 RT cores
320 Tensor coresMemory8GB GDDR6Memory Clocks14 000 MHzMemory Interface256-bitDisplay outputs2 x DisplayPort 1.4
2 x HDMI 2.0b
1 x USB-CPower connector(s)2 x 8-pinRecommended PSU650WMulti-GPU supportYes (NVLink)Dimensions29.97 x 13.04 x 5.41 cm
Since this is ASUS’ Advanced Edition rather than the OC Edition, the overclock is a lot milder. We are looking at boost clocks a mere 30 Hz higher than reference. Unlike AMD’s way of specifying their boost clock, NVIDIA’s card go way above the boost clocks depending on the thermal and power headroom available.
Speaking of power, you do get most of the same overkill hardware here on the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Advanced Edition, for example the twin 8-pin PCIe power connectors, rather than the reference’s 6 pin + 8 pin power.
Test Machine
CPUIntel Core i7-5820K @ 4.125 GHzMotherboardROG Rampage V ExtremeMemory4 x 4GB Kingston HyperX Predator 3000 MHz CL15StorageSamsung 850 EVO 250GB 2.5″ SATA SSD
Plextor M9PeY 512GB PCIe 3.0×4 NVMe SSD
Toshiba 256GB PCIe 3.0×4 NVMe SSDPower SupplyCooler Master V850MonitorBenQ EL2870UGPU DriverGeForce Game Ready Driver 436.30
Testing Methodology
We will be running in-game benchmarks where available, at the specified resolution(s) and at the maximum graphics preset, unless otherwise specified. Average framerates during gameplay will be recorded with Fraps, in the event of a benchmarked game not having an in-game benchmarking tool. Temperatures will be recorded with HWiNFO, and the maximum temperature in a 45-minute long Superposition stress test run will be reported. Fan speeds will be according to the default fan curve as defined by the manufacturer. The latest drivers available will be used, unless otherwise specified. Default clocks will be used, unless otherwise specified.
Performance
So as we have highlighted, the unit we have here is the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Advanced Edition. The ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER OC Edition is clocked 105 MHz faster. I won’t be running all the game benchmarks, but I will run the synthetic benchmarks, just to give you guys an idea of that bit of extra performance the OC Edition will offer.
Synthetic Performance

Let’s start off by a benchmark that will scare the GeForce RTX 2080 users into selling off their GPUs. The ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER falls just behind as compared to the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2080, but when running as an “OC Edition”, it actually bests the more premium, albeit older, card. Of course, that’s why there is a GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.

In Port Royal we see the same phenomenon. An overclocked GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER can beat a GeForce RTX 2080. And given that we are comparing it against an ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2080 OC Edition, the results are all the more impressive.
Gaming Performance

In gaming benchmarks, we see the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER come very close to the GeForce RTX 2080 too, which is probably what you would expect after those impressive synthetic benchmark scores.

Interestingly, the gap is wider between the GeForce RTX 2080 and the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER when we run Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER slots right in between the GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 2080 here, while still falling short of the last-gen GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, for some reason.

Battlefield V also sees the GeForce RTX 2080 perform quite a bit better than the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, which isn’t all that surprising.

Far Cry 5 is a pretty interesting result. The ROG Strix Radeon RX 5700 OC Edition actually ends up on top of the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, albeit by a mere 2 fps. Still, Far Cry 5 is an AMD-optimized title, so that may have something to do with it.

The Division is an old title, but it is still capable of torturing the latest cards when running at 4K with all the bells-and-whistles turned up.

Dialing the resolution down, we see some impressive numbers across the board. Of course, that’s pretty much expected for a card that touts a cut-down TU104 anyway. 1440p shouldn’t even be a challenge for this card.
Thermals and Boost

The low temps surprised me for a bit, as almost every other card tested ran well above 60C. Then it dawned upon me that the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER here is the Advanced Edition. Plugging in the higher clocks of the “OC Edition” yielded temps that are more in line with the rest of our results.
With well controlled thermals, the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER also served up a sustained ~1935 MHz at stock. When set to run in the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER “OC” Edition configuration, it sustained a slightly higher ~2025 MHz throughout our testing. A good showing here.
User Experience
There are two sections to the user experience of this card. Let’s look at some physical controls on the card itself, before we delve into the software bits.

If you hate RGB lighting and found yourself with the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER for some reason, then you can easily disable it via the physical button here. You don’t even need to install software to disable it. Pretty nifty, although I seriously think no one would buy a ROG Strix card if they didn’t like RGB at all. If anything, I hope ASUS adds more RGB next year. Also you can see those pretty NVLink fingers there, something you wouldn’t see on the GeForce RTX 2070 cards.

Due to the addition of the NVLink fingers, we see the BIOS switch moved over here towards the center of the card. It’s really easy to miss, and I would recommend you just forgetting about it too, since there really isn’t any reason to switch to the Quiet BIOS. Unless maybe you messed up the Performance BIOS.
As you might have experienced with previous ASUS cards, you can make use of GPU Tweak II to overclock the card. It’s a pretty nifty bit of software, but nothing makes it stand out in particular over the offerings from NVIDIA’s other partners.
Except maybe the theme?
You get GPU-Z baked in as well as monitoring tools. There’s even a shortcut to download Furmark if you decide to try and roast your card.

The software you will use to control the limited RGB will be none other than the AURA suite. If you only have the card, then this is what you need. If you already have ASUS’ RGB-enabled motherboards, then you can just use AURA SYNC to control everything. Or, you can still install this to control the card separately.
Conclusion
While most of ASUS’ ROG Strix cards are quite pricey, the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is actually pretty well positioned versus the other GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER cards in the market. At RM2999, the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is still priced at a premium over the competition, but by a much smaller margin. Depending on your design preference, the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is quite a solid choice.
Since this is a ROG Strix card, you get the full works here. Axial-tech fans that run quiet and cool well, blowing into a huge fin stack connected to a heatplate polished to a mirror shine, mounted on a PCB assembled via a fully automated process. You might be able to get slightly better value from the other cards, but are you really willing to forgo all that just to save a couple of ringgits?
Our thanks to ASUS Malaysia for provisioning the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER for us to review.
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Xiaomi has officially reveal their latest Android UI, the MIUI 12 and it comes with several new features including an enhanced dark mode, animations, health app, as well as privacy controls.
MIUI 12

So with the new MIUI 12, they’ve changed in terms of the visuals. There’s new app launch and closing animations that the company claims to be more faster and fluid than before. Dark Mode 2.0 is now available, bringing in wallpaper dimming and font adjustment options.

In addition to that, MIUI 12 brings in improved privacy management. What does it do? Well now it can keep track of your apps and how they behave. You will be notified exactly of which apps that are abusing permissions that you’ve granted. Xiaomi is also introducing a new virtual ID security protocol that prevents apps from getting entry to private information from your smartphone.

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There’s also a new feature called AI Calling, which helps in transcribing calls and give suggestion on responses. This is more to benefit those with impaired hearing condition.
Mi Health is also said to come with improvements, offering better activity tracking and sleep tracking with any additional devices.
The new MIUI 12’s stable build is set to be released in June 2020, though release dates vary depending on region.
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Pokdepinion: MIUI has got to be one of my favorite skins besides stock Android. Looks like decent improvements all around.
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Xiaomi Redmi 7 Makes Surprising Debut in Malaysia

During the launch event of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, the folks over at Xiaomi Malaysia took the time to also reveal that they will be releasing the Redmi 7 smartphone. This comes off as a surprise as the phone’s global reveal was very recent, and it didn’t take long to reach Malaysia.

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The Redmi 7 is powered by the Snapdragon 632 chipset, which is capable of providing quite a bit of firepower while still being energy-efficient. For Malaysia, we will be getting them two variants; 2GB + 16GB internal and 3GB + 32GB internal. It appears that we will not be getting the 4GB + 64GB internal variant.

It does have a rather sizeable display, at 6.26-inches with HD+ resolution. If big screens will make you worry about the battery life, then worry no more as it does have a healthy 4,000 mAh battery capacity.

For more of the nitty gritty details on the Redmi 7, check it out right below here:
Xiaomi Redmi 7 Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Snapdragon 632 (4 x Kryo 250 @ 1.8 GHz Gold & 4 x 1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver @ 1.8 GHz), 14nm FinFET

GPU:
Adreno 506

RAM:
2GB / 3GB

Display:
6.26″ HD+ Dewdrop Notch IPS LCD Display, 84% NTSC Color Gamut
Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Storage:
16GB / 32GB

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
12MP f/2.2, 1.25µm
2MP f/2.2, depth sensor
PDAF, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Full HD video recording @ 60 FPS
Front Camera
8MP
HDR, AI Beautify, Full HD video recording @ 30 FPS

OS:
MIUI 9, based on Android 9.0 Pie

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
IR Blaster

SIM:
Dual nanoSIM

Battery:
4,000 mAh (non-removable)

Dimensions:
158.7 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm

Weight:
180 g

We will see the smartphone start selling from 27th March 2019 onwards. For the retail price of the Xiaomi Redmi 7, we have listed it right below here for the specific variations:

2GB RAM + 16GB Internal = RM499
3GB RAM + 32GB Internal = RM599

Pokdepinion: Clearly, this is catered to the more budget-conscious consumer. It is a very attractive device for the price that it’s being offered, that’s for sure.
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Activision CEO Reportedly Knew For Years

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As many of you may know by now, a number of huge problems have come to light within Activision Blizzard, the same company behind Warcraft and Diablo. One of the more prominent issues is how women are being treated in the workplace, and it seems to have gone on for years.
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Pokdepinion: When I thought things couldn’t get any worse, I get proven wrong. I honestly have no clue how the company plans on overcoming this but whatever strategy they have in mind, it’s certainly going to take a long time.
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Digi has today announced of their partnership with ManagePay Systems Berhad (MPay) and Mastercard as a supporting payments technology partner to offer a new payment to the people of Malaysia.
With the partnership, they will be preparing a digital prepaid card which will be made available to the public in the first half of this year that enables more users to make digital payments online and in-app across merchant locations that accept Mastercard worldwide.
The card was made for those who prefer the convenience of online transactions while making their purchase. You can sign up, activate it, and use the card all within a single mobile app.

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Pokdepinion: Well that’s great news. We have more options now. The problem is, how am I to spend if I don’t have any money to spend in the first place? Oh how cruel life can be..
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Sorry for the wait, I only got home yesterday night from CEO. Here are both my statements for everything that I had to address. I won’t be active on Twitter and I’m retiring from Smash as of now. I’m extremely afraid but it has to be done. I’m really fucking sorry to everyone. pic.twitter.com/goxFbpRo3T
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The Esports scene is a rather lively one for a variety of reasons. After all, it’s a bunch of people passionate about games coming together to enjoy it either by competing or to watch the competition. For this one however, the Super Smash Bros Ultimate community had an uproar for a different reason.
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Ally mentions that he made the confession because he had lied about the relationship before, and he felt that it was time to come clean. He will no longer be active anymore, and is said to be retiring from Smash “as of now”. The other competitor in question is known simply as Captain Zack.
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Pokdepinion: It’s a very surprising development but hopefully, we can all move past that and look forward to more great things for the Super Smash Bros scene.
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Loco Roco 2 Remastered

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LocoRoco 2 returns to PlayStation with all new enhancements taking full advantage of the PS4 and PS4 Pro systems! The Moja Boss is not willing to accept defeat. Armed with a deadly song that sucks the life out of all living things, the evil Moja army have returned to enslave the LocoRoco! Help the LocoRoco bring life and music back to the planet in this exciting new sequel. Experience the addictive Tilt and Roll gameplay that made it an instant classic and discover brand new abilities and challenges. Take advantage of LocoRoco 2 in native 4K on your PlayStation 4 Pro system and compatible 4K display. Also enjoy LocoRoco in 1080p resolution on your PlayStation 4 system with an HD display device.
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Pokdepinion: I remember getting this game for free when the Playstation network was hacked last time, thought to myself what in god’s name is this game about, with its weird background music. It turns out to be addictive and I instantly got hooked back then! If you are in doubt, try it. I’m sure you’ll have fun with it!
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There are a few other ways to show your support. First, there is a new, limited-edition Pink Mercy shirt available on the Blizzard Gear Store which is available for USD $30 (RM119.52). Just like the Pink Mercy skin, all sales will also go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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Pokdepinion: It’s a good initiative to not only raise awareness but also as a call for help from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Your contribution, whether it be to help them or that you just want the pink Mercy skin, might actually end up saving lives.
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For those of you who might not be aware, GLOO is HP’s Authorized Reseller, so that guarantees that you will only be buying original HP Ink and Toner Cartridges from them. This makes it convenient if you’re having trouble identifying authentic ones or even finding cartridges for specific models as you can purchase them on their online e-commerce store.
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Check the label’s holographic features

It is considered authentic when:

You tilt the box front to back and the (HP)/OK and the “✓” move in opposite directions
You tilt the box left to right and the (HP)/OK and the “✓” move in the same direction

Validate online

Scan the label’s QR code with your smartphone
Manually enter the label’s authentication number at this website.

If you’re interested to purchase an HP Ink / Toner cartridge for yourself, or if you have any enquiries about it, you can refer to the links below:

Buy from GLOO Official website
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Contact for enquiries

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Pokdepinion: For any product that has the authentication label on it, make it a habit to verify them after purchasing it. Sometimes, you may never know if you end up with fakes and if you do, that’s a valid ground to demand for a refund.
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How does this bode for other cards? It is safe to assume that certain AIBs will have overclocked models that most certainly will go past NVIDIA’s default 450W TDP, with some reaching 500W or even beyond. However it is reported that NVIDIA’s Founder Edition cards has a power limit up to 600W which may well explain the figures above.
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Pokdepinion: It is honestly scary that NVIDIA has create a card capable of saturating the new 12+4 pin PCIe 5 connectors despite the fact that it is barely even making it out of the market in the last month or two. Are we going to see future generation GPUs breaking this limit soon?
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[Predator League 2019] Day 1 of Dota 2 Initiates with First Three Rounds and One Losers Round

Predator League 2019 day 1 saw a total of four competitive rounds in Dota2, three from the main pool and one from the losers pool. After a long winded day of strategizing and ganking, we have a partially filled roster of the Dota2 championship.
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Round 1
Geek Fam vs Signify
The first round saw our last year’s champions Geek Fam from Malaysia going against Signify from India. Geek Fam won 2 matches against Signify while the latter won one. With the best of three rounds, Geek Fam won Round 1 and were moved on to Round 2 against X while Signify were dropped into the Round 1 of Losers Pool against Lotac.
Flash Gaming vs yG
In a separate contest, Flash Gaming were pit against yG in which yG won two rounds in comparison to one round won by by Flash Gaming. This put yG ahead with PnX|Indomitus while Flash Gaming was put into the Losers Pool to take on BOOM ID team.

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Round 2
X vs Geek Fam
In the next round, the winning team from the first round, Geek Fam took on X for another best of three challenges. Once again, Geek Fam won the round by annihilating team X with a 2-0 score that put them ahead of the league in the next round against the winner of the next group in this round.
Alpha Red vs BOOM ID
In the second match of Round 2, Alpha Red were pitting against BOOM ID in which Alpha Red emerged as winners with 2 – 1 score. This advanced them to the next around to go against the winner of the earlier group, which means they would be going against Geek Fam in Round 3.
PnX|Indomitus vs yG
The second winners from Round 1, team yG would now compete against PnX|Indomitus. This time around, yG took two winnings, not leaving any chances for the other team. Emerging as winners, they would be going head to head against the winner of the next segment.
Lotac vs TNCPredator
The final set in Round 2 consisted of TNCPredator and our local Malaysian team, Lotac. Lotac lost this round against them with 1-2, which pushes Lotac down to the Losers Pool against Signify. TNCPredator on the other hand would be competing with yG.
Round 3
Geek Fam vs Alpha Red
Round 3 that happened after the opening ceremony commenced with Geek Fam taking on Alpha Red and winning the round with 2-0 score. This moves Geek Fam ahead again and will be competing with the other winner of Round 2.
yG vs TNCPredator
Second game in round three saw yG against TNCPredator in which the latter emerged as the champion. TNCPredator won the round with 2-1 score and that puts them against Geek Fam for the next day’s semi-finals match.
Losers Round 1
Lotac vs Signify
Losing from the first game and the fourth game, Lotac goes head to head with Signify and our Malaysian representing team won this round, taking them to the next round against PnX|Indomitus for Day 2 match. Winner of that round will be put against Alpha Red subsequently. It’s still not the end for team Lotac as if they win through the Losers Pool, they would still have a chance to be in the finals again, and looking at the pattern of the competition, things are actually getting pretty interesting.
Boom ID vs Flash Gaming
Losing from the second and third game of the day, Boom ID takes on Flash Gaming and emerges as a winner. This puts them into the next challenge against team X for Day 2 event. The winning team then will subsequently be competing with yG.
Pokdepinion: Looking at the current trend, it looks like there is a chance for Geek Fam and Lotac both be in the finals and dominate the first and second place. The finals game will be totally worth watching if that happens, of course! This is only getting more and more interesting now.
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Netflix And CD Projekt Red Unveils WitcherCon Virtual Event

Netflix and CD Projekt Red has partnered up in revealing WitcherCon, the first ever multi-format event dedicated to The Witcher universe.
WitcherCon virtual fan event

The full lineup includes a number of interactive panels, with each of them holds a host of exclusive surprises from The Witcher live action series and the upcoming anime feature. It will be hosted by Julia Hardy, who will present insights to the production and creative processes behind the Witcher universe.

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As you can see, there’s plenty to look out for during the live event. You can catch it live on both Twitch and YouTube on the 10th of July at 1am (Malaysian time) with each of them containing exclusive content. The second stream which also airs of Twitch and YouTube will begin at 9am on 10th July as well.
For more details on WitcherCon, you may head to the link right here. Stay tuned to Pokde.net for the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
Pokdepinion: I don’t know about you, but I’m just excited for season 2 of The Witcher series. It’s been enjoyable so far. As for that anime feature, well I just hope that it lives up to the expectation that the franchise has..
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Enjoy discounts up to RM300 this HONOR 9.9 Super Shopping Day!

HONOR Malaysia is running the 9.9 Super Shopping Day on both Lazada and Shopee, with freebies and massive discounts up for grabs. The promotions will be available on Lazada this 9th to 11th September, while Shopee will only run the promotion on 9th September itself.
          HONOR MagicWatch 2 46mm Charcoal Black            HONOR MagicWatch 2 42mm Agate Black            HONOR Earbuds 2 Lite            HONOR Band 6            HONOR MagicWatch 2 46mm Flax Brown
The HONOR devices available on offer this 9.9 Super Shopping Day include wearables like the HONOR Band 6 and HONOR MagicWatch 2, a selection of HONOR MagicBooks, and the HONOR Earbuds 2 Lite. For the HONOR MagicWatch 2, you get to choose from three options, 42mm Agate Black, 46mm Flax Brown and also the 46mm Charcoal Black.

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          HONOR MagicBook X 15            HONOR MagicBook 15
Meanwhile for the HONOR MagicBook laptops, you have an option of the 10th Gen Intel Core i3, Core i5 processors with the HONOR MagicBook X 15 laptops. Meanwhile the HONOR MagicBook 15 packs the 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor. If you need more performance, there’s the HONOR MagicBook Pro, powered by the 6-core AMD Ryzen 5 4600H.
Here’s the full list of the HONOR devices on offer this HONOR 9.9 Super Shopping Day:
HONOR 9.9 Super Shopping Day Deals

Normal Price
After Discount
Free Gift

HONOR Band 6
RM189
RM165

HONOR Earbuds 2 Lite
RM299
RM269
3-month JOOX VIP Voucher

HONOR MagicWatch 2 42mm Agate Black
RM599
RM449
Umbrella

HONOR MagicWatch 2 46mm Charcoal Black
RM649
RM499
Umbrella

HONOR MagicWatch 2 46mm Flax Brown
RM699
RM549
Umbrella

HONOR MagicBook X 15 i3
RM2299
RM2299
HONOR Laptop Backpack

HONOR MagicBook X 15 i5
RM2899
RM2899
HONOR Laptop Backpack and Wireless Mouse

HONOR MagicBook Pro
RM3599
RM3299
HONOR Laptop Backpack and Wireless Mouse

HONOR MagicBook 15
RM3699
RM3499
HONOR Laptop Backpack and Wireless Mouse

Pokdepinion: The HONOR Band 6 might be a good buy right now, especially when monitoring SpO2 is pretty important nowadays.
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PS Plus Catalog is Getting a Major Game Addition This February 2023

The PS Plus Catalog is expected to see a new major addition to its library, and it’s one I’m sure many gamers will be very happy to see.
PS Plus Catalog To Get Horizon Forbidden West

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February 2023 PS Plus Game Catalog additions
🔹Horizon Forbidden West
🔹Scarlet Nexus
🔹Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
🔹Borderlands 3
🔹And more to come…
⌛Available from February 21th#PlaystationPlus #Extra #Premium #Playstation pic.twitter.com/4gsufdUEOc
— billbil-kun (@billbil_kun) February 15, 2023

Sony’s PS Plus subscription service is set to offer a wide range of games on 21st February 2023, according to renowned leaker, billbill-kun. The selection includes the highly anticipated Sony exclusive, Horizon Forbidden West, along with other titles such as Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Borderlands 3, Scarlet Nexus, and more. The games are expected to be available in both PS4 and PS5 versions, though some, like Horizon Forbidden West, will only be accessible through the subscription’s premium tier.

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Horizon Forbidden West, which was released about a year ago, received numerous nominations for various awards such as Best Direction, Best Story, Best Audio Design, and Best Overall Game of the Year. However, it faced stiff competition from other Sony exclusives like God of War and From Software’s Elden Ring, which may have overshadowed its accomplishments. Nevertheless, Sony is continuing to support the game with an upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive DLC and the VR spin-off Horizon Call of the Mountain.

The version of Borderlands 3 offered through the subscription service seems to be the standard edition that does not include the post-release expansions that come with the Gold Edition. However, the base game alone is still valuable, especially after receiving a next-gen upgrade in 2020, and a cross-platform play update for PlayStation was added in 2022 after being exclusive to other consoles for some time.
For anime enthusiasts, Scarlet Nexus has proven to be a hidden gem. The game boasts a dynamic combat system that emphasizes the use of psychic abilities to engage both enemies and the environment. Although it fell short of winning the title of Best RPG against Tales of Arise in 2021, the game has been adapted into a full anime series that follows the story of both protagonists, Yuito and Kasane, and introduces new events and an epilogue.
Resident Evil 7 is also included in the service, and it appears to be the base game without any story-based DLC content. Nevertheless, the game received a PS5 version upgrade last year that added visual enhancements, ray tracing, higher frame rate modes, and haptic feedback/adaptive triggers for the PS5. Additionally, the game supports the console’s VR headset and can be fully enjoyed in VR, which could align with the release of Sony’s PSVR 2, expected to launch soon.
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Pokdepinion: I think the whole PS Plus offering will be significantly better starting next year onwards but I hope the moment a successor console comes to light, they don’t end up starting from scratch again and just build off what they already had.
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Smile And Be Rewarded By Hotlink And McDonald’s

No, you did not read the title wrongly. It seems that Hotlink and McDonald’s have partnered up to reward Malaysians.. for simply smiling. All you need to do is simply walk to any four special Smile4REWARDS Kiosks located at selected McDonald’s restaurants.
The promo is up and running and will last until May 18th 2019. You can visit the McDonald’s Bangi Drive-Thru, McDonald’s Section 3 Shah Alam, McDonald’s Jalan Gopeng Drive-Thru, and finally McDonald’s Jalan Tebrau Drive-Thru. Once you’re there, smile, take a picture, and be instantly rewarded with a free Chocolate Sundae with any purchase.
Additionally, Hotlink and Maxis customers who show the Deals page on their Hotlink RED App or MyMaxis App while making that redemption will also receive an additional 4 pieces of Chicken McNuggets absolutely free.

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It doesn’t stop there too. Users who have had their pictures taken at the Smile4REWARDS Kiosks will be in the running to win a pair of free flight tickets to destinations in Southeast Asia. There are a total of 10 pairs of flight tickets up for grabs. All you need to do is share your Smile4REWARDS photo on Facebook and Instagram with the hashtags #HotlinkxMcD and #Smile4REWARDS. You can check the steps down below on how to participate:

Walk up to the Smile4REWARDS Kiosk. Press enter to start
Position your face within the circle on the screen and smile!
The webcam will capture four photos of you
Select your favorite photo and save it
Enter your contact number and email address (the photo that you have selected will be sent to your email)
The kiosk will print out your McD voucher and you will receive an SMS
Present the voucher at the counter to redeem your reward
Don’t forget to present your Hotlink RED App or MyMaxis App for even more rewards

Far away from the listed branches? Don’t worry as you’ll still be able to enjoy a free large Sundae Cone from the Hotlink RED App, or MyMaxis App, redeemable at all McDonald’s restaurants in the country.
Pokdepinion: Thankfully there’s a branch nearby our office. I might just have a visit today.
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Xiaomi Ranks Top Three For TWS Vendors In Southeast Asia

The folks at Xiaomi Malaysia has revealed that they’ve achieved quite a success in their True Wireless Stereo (TWS) market share in the ASEAN region in the first quarter, based on the latest Canalys estimates.
Xiaomi top three in SEA for TWS

According to the report, the company is one of the top three TWS vendors in Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, as well as Thailand.
In Malaysia specifically, Xiaomi has the third largest market share at 21.3%. As for Indonesia and the Philippines, Xiaomi is number one with a market share of 44.2% and 36.4% respectively.

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Globally, Xiaomi ranked third in 2019, in terms of TWS earbuds shipments according to Canalys. Just recently, Xiaomi has announced the new Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic but an official release date and pricing for Malaysia is yet to be revealed.
You may recall our review on the Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic earlier in the year. Do check that out if you haven’t.
Pokdepinion: It’s hard to argue with their success seeing the the value that they offer with their products. Hopefully we’ll see more of them soon.
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SNK Teases New Game Console – Featuring Popular Neo Geo Classic Titles

To celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary, the folks over at SNK is hinting at a game console to be released which features popular Neo Geo Classic titles like Metal Slug and Fatal Fury. What could it be?
SNK Teases New Game Console Featuring Neo Geo Classic Titles

今年、SNKブランドは40周年を迎えます。『KOF』『餓狼伝説』『サムスピ』『メタスラ』など、SNKの作品を支持して頂いているファンの皆様への感謝の気持ちを込め、NEOGEOの人気タイトルを収録した新しいゲーム機が登場します！ご期待ください。The Future is Now! #SNK #SNK40th #NEOGEO #ネオジオ pic.twitter.com/zxXK5QQ8D2
— SNK JAPAN (@SNKPofficial_jp) April 19, 2018

The classic console fever seems to be at an all-time height, and SNK is about to reveal its own, as the company announced today via their Twitter.

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According to the brief announcement, this new console will be launched this year to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary. The tweet hints at Neo Geo classics like The Kings of Fighters, Fatal Fury, Samurai Shodown, and Metal Slug.  At the moment, no other information was provided, besides the invitation to stay tuned for further news down the line.
While we have no concrete details on the console, it is highly likely that this will be one of those mini-consoles like the NES and SNES Classic Edition by Nintendo, and the newly announced Mega Drive Mini by Sega. Just a few days ago at PAX East, SNK announced a 40th Anniversary Collection for the Nintendo Switch, but apparently, that was just the tip of the iceberg of the anniversary celebrations.
As there isn’t much information to go with for SNK’s new game console, we will have to give it a bit more time for more details to surface. We’ll be reporting on it as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
Pokdepinion: Well, I wouldn’t be surprising if it ended up being yet another mini-console but I’m sure many people would appreciate having this, either for convenience or for the sake of collection. I’d collect these kinds of consoles if I had a lot of money lying around.
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SNS OnePlan: Grow and Scale Your Business Without All the IT Fuss

Technology is a necessity with virtually any and every business in today’s world. Despite that, IT management can be difficult, which makes it a big challenge for startups and smaller businesses to grow. SNS Network has the ideal solution to help manage your devices, troubleshoot software troubles, and equipping you with the necessary hardware, and it’s called the SNS OnePlan™.
SNS OnePlan™: Device-as-a-Service Subscription Plan

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The SNS OnePlan™ is a one-stop solution for every business that includes device leasing, lifecycle management, deployment, and maintenance in a single contract. With three subscription tiers, businesses can pick the plan that fits them best, and then freely choose to scale it up accordingly with their growth.
Device Recommendations by Specialists

Traditionally, enterprise solutions will include a number of desktops / laptops of the same model and while it can work, it might not be the best solution. With SNS OnePlan™, there will be a thorough consultation process with a team of specialists that will tailor specific hardware that will be more suitable to maximize productivity for the whole company.
This lightens the workload for the company’s own IT department, who can then focus their energy and time on other tasks at hand. When the devices have been agreed upon, they will be configured accordingly with the company’s requirements to ensure a more perfect fit for the business.
Global Coverage, Protection, and Support

While having the necessary devices for your company is important, it wouldn’t matter if it doesn’t have proper support, and the SNS OnePlan™ has you covered there. You get global coverage, protection and support for product maintenance. This includes upgrades, problem-fixing, and bug fixes so all the devices can run as efficiently as possible.
There is a dedicated service team that can provide immediate assistance remotely. This will significantly reduce any loss of time, running costs, and any unnecessary headaches.
The Technological Circle of Life

Technology is constantly evolving at a rapid pace, which also means that devices can get obsolete relatively quick. What worked for you last year might not fit in this year. The SNS OnePlan™ will take care of the disposal of those devices. Furthermore, the support team will then follow up by reassessing the needs of the company, thus ensuring you will always have the best for productivity.
It’s not just the recycling of devices that’s great here as new hardware will also be equipped with the latest software as well. The SNS OnePlan™ will include Windows 10 Pro with a free upgrade to Windows 11 Pro. Moreover, you will also get Microsoft 365 Business Standard with 1TB cloud storage for each user, so you have all the tools and storage needed to ensure work runs smoothly.
Pricing

All of this may sounds great but I’m sure you might be thinking that such a premium service would cost a fortune. Good news for you, it’s quite affordable and allows businesses to reduce the over total cost of ownership, thus ensuring improved cost-efficiency. There are 3 subscription tiers that you can use:

SNS OnePlan™ Lite = RM149 per device
SNS OnePlan™ Advance = RM169 per device
SNS OnePlan™ Premium = RM189 per device

All of the subscription plans will come with 3 years of Microsoft 365 Business Standard, antivirus, data security software, 3 years extended warranty, and a rental period of 36 months. Regardless of whichever plan you choose, you can be sure of a complete end-to-end service solution that will include products from a wide range of global brands to maximize productivity.
If you want to learn more about the SNS OnePlan™, click right here.
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AMD users will be able to use FreeSync on NVIDIA G-SYNC monitors

While NVIDIA has added support for G-SYNC Compatible on FreeSync monitors, AMD graphics cards were still not able to do adaptive refresh rates on G-SYNC monitors. That’s soon to change though with NVIDIA set to release G-SYNC modules which will work with AMD’s cards.
Acer’s flagship Predator X27 monitor will be updated with a new G-SYNC module.
The new G-SYNC modules will support both HDMI-VRR and adaptive-sync over HDMI and DisplayPort. It’s worth noting that these newer G-SYNC modules are currently spotted in the Predator XB273X and Predator X27P (not to be confused with the original Predator X27), both of which tout support for variable refresh rates with the Xbox One X, which as you might have guessed, uses the FreeSync standard.
With that said, you won’t be able to enjoy FreeSync on the older G-SYNC monitors you may have lying around. While TFTCentral seems to point out that the difference is on the firmware level, it is apparently not possible to update current G-SYNC monitors to support the new features.

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The ViewSonic VX2458-C-MHD supports G-SYNC Compatible seamlessly.
So if you are out and about shopping for a new monitor, you would still have to keep an eye out. There’s a possibility that new G-SYNC monitors will be released in the coming months without support for HDMI-VRR and Adaptive Sync. Unlike FreeSync monitors which all offer G-SYNC Compatible functionality, not all G-SYNC monitors will be compatible with FreeSync.
While many manufacturers may have plastered G-SYNC Compatible stickers on their FreeSync monitors, you will most probably not see G-SYNC monitors with FreeSync stickers. The easiest way to spot these new monitors would probably be to look out for “Xbox One adaptive sync” or other keywords along the lines.
But the real question remains: Why would you even buy a generally pricier G-SYNC monitor if you are using an AMD graphics card?
Pokdepinion: Well that’s one less restriction when it comes to buying monitors in the future.
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Apple, Disney, and Amazon Might Buy Over EA

As many of you may know by now, EA (Electronic Arts) is looking for a potential buyer or merger opportunity to come their way. At the moment, it appears that the top contenders for an acquisition are from Amazon, Disney, and Apple, with the latter being the frontrunner at the moment.
From what we understand thus far, EA is preferably looking for a merger rather than a complete acquisition as they hope to retain their current CEO, Andrew Wilson, in the same position. However, they would not be against a buyout either so it’s a matter of who can give them the best offer.

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This is interesting since Microsoft recently purchased Activision Blizzard while Sony purchased Bungie. Not only that, if EA does get bought over by Apple, it would be as if the company is coming home since they technically first started at Apple, with former Director of Strategy and Marketing of the company leaving to found EA Games in 1982.
EA has a solid library of games under their arsenal, including the Battlefield franchise, Need for Speed, and the popular battle royale game Apex Legends. As such, it’s not a surprise to see them attract a number of high profile companies to buy them over or merge into a singular entity.
For now, both EA and Apple, alongside Disney and Amazon, have chosen to keep mum on the subject. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Regardless of how the deal goes, I just hope they can take charge of servers in Apex because it’s just getting worse and worse.
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Afraid of irritating your officemates? Check out these new Logitech wireless mice

Some people are easily irritated by noise, and under stress may be triggered by something as small as mouse clicks. To prevent triggering them, you might want to opt for the Logitech M331 Silent Plus or the Logitech M221 Silent wireless mice. Logitech claims they deliver the same precision, durability and tactile feedback, all without the noise.

Logitech claims a 90% reduction in noise levels without sacrificing the traditional satisfying click of a mouse. These are the first mice to receive the Quiet Mark seal of approval from the Noise Abatement Society, which definitely says something about their silence. Both the M331 Silent Plus and M221 Silent feature a 1000 dpi sensor with Logitech Advanced Optical Tracking technology. Connectivity is a non-issue with the a 2.4 GHz wireless nano receiver, with a range of 10 meters. It will work with almost any OS out there.

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The Logitech M221 Silent touts an 18 month battery life, while the M331 Silent Plus claims a 24 month battery life. The Logitech M221 Silent will retail for RM59, while the M331 Silent Plus will go for RM76. Both mice are covered by a three year limited hardware warranty.

Pokdepinion: Time to bring out my Kailh Blue Tesoro Gram Spectrum to trigger some people…
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Poco F2 Gets Listed On Geekbench — Runs On Qualcomm Snapdragon 855

Poco fans are sure to be delighted in hearing that there are news on the brand new device under Xiaomi’s sub brand, the Poco F2. The phone was leaked and spotted on Geekbench just recently where it comes with the latest Qualcomm flagship chipset, Snapdragon 855.

If you take a close look to the benchmark, you’d might notice something’s a bit strange weird. Look deeper and you’ll notice that the phone packs only 4GB of RAM. Why do we say that it is weird? Well the original Poco that came out last year came with a bigger 6GB RAM, which is the base RAM size that’s available. It’s hard to think that Xiaomi decided on packing something smaller in their newer device.

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It seems that the phone was running the first developer preview of Android Q during testing. If the phone follows its predecessor’s launch date in August, it’ll be a surprise if the phone comes with Android Q straight out of the box. As of now, the new Android Q is still in beta tests, available only for Pixel smartphones.
Rumors has been going on that the Poco F2 will come in a new and fresh design as well as camera improvements. Despite the camera upgrade, we shouldn’t expect much from it as the original Poco was never meant to be viewed as a great mobile photography device.
It certainly attracts a lot of questions but as it is, take this information with a pinch of salt. We’ll sure to update more once more details gets available to us. Until then, watch this space for more updates on the Poco F2.
Pokdepinion: Upgrade it to 6GB and it’s already an acceptable phone for me. Let’s just hope they get the price right too when it launches and hopefully it’ll be released sooner rather than later.
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Samsung Roaring Prosperity Deals Has Free Gifts, Rebate, and Vouchers Up For Grabs

Get more “Huat” this Chinese New Year with Samsung!

The Year of the Tiger is said to bring auspiciousness and new possibilities. Hence, Samsung Malaysia is currently offering E-Voucher Ang Pows to usher in the new year through their Chinese New Year deals. Samsung Galaxy fans are now able to purchase devices from as low as RM8 ‘til up to RM1,116 at Samsung online stores and participating outlets including Samsung Experience stores and selected Samsung authorised outlets.
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Samsung’s Roaring Prosperity Deals are valid from January 7th to February 27th and offers a range of smart devices and companion accessories for users to enjoy. Customers can redeem these deals from in store upon purchase or from the Samsung Redemption Management System (RMS) portal. However, do note that the Ang Pows are limited edition online vouchers and are on a first come first serve basis only.

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Smartphone Free Gifts

Galaxy Z Fold3 = Galaxy Buds Live, S Pen Pro, and RM68 E-Voucher Angpow
Galaxy Z Flip3 = Galaxy Buds Live and RM68 E-Voucher Angpow
Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra = RM500 rebate and RM68 E-Voucher Angpow
Galaxy S21 FE = 1-year Samsung Care+ and RM68 E-Voucher Angpow
Galaxy A72, A52s, A52, and M52 = RM68 E-Voucher Angpow
Galaxy A32, A22, M32, M22, and M12 = RM38 E-Voucher Angpow
Galaxy A12 = RM18 E-Voucher Angpow
Galaxy A03 = RM8 E-Voucher Angpow

Tablet and Wearable Free Gifts

Galaxy Tab S7+ = RM68 E-Voucher Angpow
Galaxy Tab S7 = RM68 E-Voucher Angpow
Galaxy Tab S7 FE 128GB = Smart Keyboard Trio and RM68 E-Voucher Angpow
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite = RM68 E-Voucher Angpow
Galaxy Tab A8 = Clear Edge Cover and RM38 E-Voucher Angpow
Galaxy Watch4 Classic = Extreme Sport Band and RM38 E-Voucher Angpow
Galaxy Watch4 = Extreme Sport Band and RM38 E-Voucher Angpow
Galaxy Buds Pro = Z Flips Buds Cover and RM18 E-Voucher Angpow
Galaxy Buds2 = Water Resistant Cover and RM8 E-Voucher Angpow
Galaxy Fit2 = RM8 E-Voucher Angpow

Whether you are looking for a new upgrade or adding a new smart accessory to suit your everyday needs, Samsung Malaysia pledges that there is a Galaxy device for everyone this Chinese New Year.
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Pokdepinion: After seeing these attractive deals from the Korean giant, I’m starting to wonder why Apple Malaysia doesn’t offer the same for its loyal customers….
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VLC Media Player Has a Critical Exploit Which Allows Your PC to be Hacked

If you are using VLC Media Player on your PC then this is an urgent matter that you need to take note of. It appears that a major exploit has been found on version 3.0.6 that can allow hackers to plant bugs in the computer system and essentially hack your PC.
It’s been mentioned that there are two high-risk security flaws that will allow hackers to load specially-crafted video file to execute arbitrary code. Given the sheer number of users that VLC Media Player has, it has a very huge damage potential.

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Symeon Paraschoudis, a researcher from Pen Test Partners, who identified the first high-severity vulnerability as “CVE-2019-12874”, is an MKV double free issue and resides in ” zlib_decompress_extra() (demux/mkv/utils.cpp) ” function of VideoLAN VLC player. It can be triggered while parsing a malformed mkv file type within the Matroska demuxer.
The second vulnerability was discovered by zhangyang from Hackerone. It is identified as “CVE-2019-5439” and is a buffer overflow vulnerability that resides in ReadFrame (demux/avi/avi.c). It allows a remote user to create some specially crafted avi or mkv files that, when loaded by the target user, will trigger a heap buffer overflow into a targeted system.
From what we know thus far, the successful execution of a malformed file in the targeted system by a malicious third party could trigger either a crash of VLC or an arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the target user. Researchers said that a hacker could simply trick a target or a potential victim into opening a seemingly unsuspicious video in the VLC for the hacker to carry out his plan.
As such, you should be extra careful when opening video files moving forward, especially if you don’t know where it’s from or what it’s really about. VideoLAN has also released a newer, updated version, 3.0.7, which fixes the exploit, so it’s best to get that updated as soon as possible.
Click right here to download the new update 3.0.7.
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Pokdepinion: Best to update that as soon as possible. Better safe than sorry after all.
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Here Are HUAWEI MeeTime Features That You Can Utilize

If you didn’t heard about it already, HUAWEI has introduced their new HUAWEI MeeTime with the recent release of HUAWEI P40 series. Not sure of what exactly you can do with them? Here’s some of the features.
HUAWEI MeeTime

The built-in EMUI app can support up to 1080p video calling between HUAWEI devices, where they claim even in areas with weak cellular or Wi-Fi reception thanks to optimization with the feature.
You can also use it for a two-way Screen Sharing function, allowing you to.. well.. share screens. As you can imagine, you can use it in a host of situations such as sharing with your friends to shop together, showcasing your work to your client and more.

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For videos, low lighting conditions won’t be an issue with HUAWEI MeeTime as they claim that facial recognition and optimization allows it to perform in low-light settings.
The HUAWEI MeeTime features end-to-end encryption, meaning that all video and audio calls made by you are encrypted by default, ensuring privacy when you are in a call.
Want to learn more on the newly released HUAWEI P40 Pro? Do check out our full hands-on review here.
Pokdepinion: Have you tried its features yet? Let us know in the comments.
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DJI reveals Master Wheels and Force Pro at NAB 2018 — the wet dreams of filmmakers?

If you need smooth, cinematic-grade gimbal motions, DJI has just the things for you. The latest addition to their professional gimbal control solutions line is the DJI Master Wheels and DJI Force Pro, capable of precision control of gimbal movements while being easy to use.
DJI Master Wheels

This curious-looking contraption — at least it looks curious to me — uses three weighted wheels to adjust pan, tilt and roll with extreme accuracy. Ultra-high resolution optical encoders detect the smallest of wheel adjustments, while complex algorithms translate your movements into the precise movements of the gimbal. The dual-band low-latency 2.4 GHz/5.8 GHz wireless technology ensures a stable, reliable connection with a latency as low as 10 ms, and an operating distance of over 1.9 miles (3.06 km).

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The DJI Master Wheels features an intuitive user interface for quick access to the settings as well as to check on the status of the equipment. Three user customizable buttons allow users to save shortcuts while on-board motion capture technology lets filmmakers repeat the motions of the rigs. The DJI Master Wheels is also modular, with the three wheels, control modules and wireless transmitter can all be removed as the situation demands for it. The wireless transmitter can even be remotely mounted via a 5m cord, for a stronger signal, if necessary.

The DJI Master Wheels works with the Ronin 2 and Ronin-S and other third-party gimbals. For long shoots, it features an 18-hour battery life thanks to DJI TB50 intelligent batteries. It can also be powered via the DC-IN port to use V-Lock batteries from third-party manufacturers.
The DJI Master Wheels costs a whopping RM34 000 for the complete 3-Axis Model, while the 2-Axis Model will set you back RM25 000. If you want to purchase a Single Wheel Control Module, that will cost you RM10 600. The Master Wheels will start shipping in June 2018. You can already pre-order it now.
DJI Force Pro
The DJI Force Pro is a less imposing device which also serves to synchronize the movement of the operator with the movement of the gimbal. It features low-latency dual-band 2.4 GHz/5.8 GHz wireless technology, which promises latency as low as 10 ms. If you are worried about interference, it can also be tethered to the gimbal with a CANBUS cable touting a 200 Hz signal.

The Force Pro is designed for ease of use, regardless of the operator’s experience level. Whether you have used more complex system like the Master Wheels or even joysticks, the Force Pro is quick to pick up and use. If you want to add more accessories, there is also an optional lightweight handlebar.
You can use the DJI Force Pro with the DJI Ronin 2, Ronin-S and other third-party gimbal systems. It offers 5 hours of battery life, and can be recharged via USB-C, CANBUS port, or the DC-IN port which is compatible with third-party V-Lock batteries.
The DJI Force Pro will be priced at RM5100, and will start shipping in June 2018. Pre-orders have already started.
Pokdepinion: I have literally no idea what are these or how am I supposed to use them…
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Free Games Lineup for PS Plus Asia April 2017; It’s Better Than the U.S. Lineup

This is the official free games lineup for PS Plus Asia April 2017. Needless to say, it’s only for PS Plus Asia.
So yesterday, we wrote about the free games lineup for PS Plus in the U.S. and it was quite underwhelming. Started to fear for the worst when it comes to PS Plus Asia’s offerings.
Well, now that we finally have the official list, here’s the official free games lineup for PS Plus Asia April 2017 and I guarantee you, it is at least better than the U.S. PS Plus offerings.

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PS Plus Asia April 2017’s Free Games
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As Sony Interactive Entertainment eloquently put it, happy springtime, PlayStation Nation! The free games lineup for PS Plus Asia April 2017 is here and we have a number of interesting games this month, including one of my favourites.
First up, we have the complete season of Life is Strange. If you’re a fan of the Telltale Games, this one is very similar. It follows the story of Max Caulfield, who finds herself suddenly having the ability to manipulate time. Something really bad is lurking not only at her school, but also the town. It’s up to you to choose what path she goes through, and what fate awaits Arcadia Bay.
This may not come off as a surprise for some of you as this was announced a little earlier compared to the rest. From the acclaimed developer David Jaffe, Drawn To Death challenges the shooter genre with unconventional gameplay mechanics that bring this 3rd person shooter/brawler to life. The game takes place entirely inside the pages of a high school kid’s notebook where hand-drawn characters and levels come to life.
So to recount what free games are available for PS Plus Asia April 2017, check it out just below here:
Full lineup:

Drawn To Death, PS4
Life is Strange (The Complete Season), PS4
UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late, PS3
Earth Defense Force 4, PS4
10 Second Ninja X, PS Vita (crossbuy with PS4)
Lumo, PS Vita (crossbuy on PS4)

Pokdepinion: I’m honestly still a bit underwhelmed but to the least, we are getting Life is Strange. That is one of favourites in recent years. The story is excellent and it can get really emotional at times. Guess I know what I’m re-visiting soon.
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Battle Arena Elites Set to Represent Malaysia at Asia Predator League 2020 for PUBG

With the recent conclusion of Predator League Malaysia 2020 Finals held at Battle Arena, Jaya Shopping Centre, a clear winner has been revealed. Team Battle Arena Elites will be representing Malaysia for the Asia Predator League 2020 PUBG tournament in Philippines.
Battle Arena Elites, which consists of BadMan, Lokies, Neferhor, and Saviour, had a very convincing win with an whopping 100-point lead over the closest competitor, Geek Fam. Apart from representing Malaysia, the team was rewarded with RM10,000 cash prize along with some Predator goodies.
Malaysia has many gaming talents. We hope to continue providing talents in Malaysia rewarding platforms that can help polish their skills and game play. The Asia Pacific Predator League gives our gamers a regional arena to pit their strategy, skills and speed against the champions from other countries. Our gamers have done Malaysia proud in the past two Asia Pacific Predator League and we are confident they will once again make other gamers a battle for their glory.Johnson Seet, Director of Consumer Business, Product, and Marketing @ Acer Malaysia
Team Battle Arena Elites will be joined by Flower Gaming in representing Malaysia at the Asia Predator League 2020 in Philippines. The former representing for PUBG whereas the latter will be competing in DotA 2. They will be competing against champions from 16 other countries for their share of the USD $400,000 prize pool in February 2020.

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For more details on the Asia Predator League 2020, click right here.
Pokdepinion: Major props to Team Battle Arena Elites for the victory. Let’s hope for the best come February 2020.
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Sony Unleashes the PlayStation Ultimate Holiday Pack in Time for the Holiday Season!

Hunting for a PlayStation 4 console? Why not get the Ultimate Holiday Pack?
The holiday season is upon us! While some of us may be busy decorating the house, preparing some sort of holiday gathering, and what not, there will be some of us who just wants to kick back, relax, and game on. Well, we don’t actually need the holiday season as an excuse to do that but it’s still a good time nonetheless.
If you’re already looking around for a PlayStation 4 console for purchase, Sony Interactive Entertainment has recently released a special holiday bundle pack that might just pique your interest.

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The PlayStation Ultimate Holiday Pack
To get the fun rolling in the spirit of the holiday season, Sony Interactive Entertainment released the PlayStation Ultimate Holiday Pack, which includes the following awesome gaming goodies:

PlayStation 4 500GB
3 months PlayStation Plus membership
1-Year extended warranty
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS
Little Big Planet 3

The PlayStation Ultimate Holiday Pack will be retailing for RM1,499. Keep in mind that the PlayStation 4 500GB console is retailing for RM1,349 by itself so getting an extended warranty, some free games, and 3 months PS Plus membership is an awesome bonus, especially since the PS Plus membership entitles you to more free games every month, along with some exclusive discounts on games and add-ons.
Of course, if you’re not too sure what each individual item actually is, let’s take a look at them one at a time:

PlayStation 4 500GB
The new slimmer and lighter PS4 (CUH-2000 series) computer entertainment system with a 500GB HDD, which retails at RM1,349 as a standalone unit.

Supports HDR (High-Dynamic Range) imaging technology
28% more energy efficient*
16% lighter*

3 Months PlayStation Plus Membership
PlayStation Plus (PS Plus) is a subscription service that gives you perks including online multiplayer gaming on the PlayStation 4, free games each month and discounts on games.

1-Year Extended Warranty
You are entitled to enjoy 1-year extended warranty service for your PS4 including original accessories supplied with PS4 for free. The coverage of this service is same as Terms and Conditions for Regional Warranty. Please visit http://asia.playstation.com/extended_warranty/ for full text and details of our authorized Service Centres.

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PlayStation 4 Game: DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS
Dragon Quest Builders is set in a vast world which is made entirely of blocks where players are tasked to revive the world after it was destroyed by the evil Dragonlord. Players can create new things out of blocks, where a magnificent adventure will begin to bring the lost world to its original form. Let’s enjoy endless creative possibilities in this new genre of DRAGON QUEST!

PlayStation 4 Game: LITTLE BIG PLANET 3
In Little Big Planet 3, Sackboy is transported to a new planet called Bunkum, a creative paradise where abundant ideas drift through the sky. Unwittingly, Sackboy helps release three mythical creatures called the Titans who aim to ruin Bunkum and transform the world’s most unskilled Creator, Newton, into a terrible monster. To restore balance to the land, Sackboy is going to need help in the form of Bunkum’s ancient heroes: Toggle, OddSock and Swoop.
Little Big Planet 3’s all-new playable heroes will completely change the way you play:

Bound over walls as the quick and agile Oddsock!
Glide through the skies as the majestic Swoop!
Switch the size of Toggle to play as a large, heavy strongman or a small, light speedster!

Pokdepinion: If you’re already looking to buy a PS4, especially for Final Fantasy XV, you might as well get this pack. However, if you want to play games in 4K resolution, you might as well just get the PS4 Pro.
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Official Xbox One Games with Gold October 2017; Free Games Lineup

The official free games lineup for Xbox One Games with Gold October 2017 is here. Check out the full list of free games Xbox Gold members are eligible for.
If you’re siding with the Xbox One instead of other platforms or you happen to have it along with other platforms, this will surely excite you. We have the official full list for the Xbox One Games with Gold October 2017 lineup.
Official Xbox One Games with Gold October 2017

Microsoft has officially announced the games that will be coming as part of the Xbox One Games with Gold October 2017 lineup for Xbox Live Gold members as part of the Games with Gold promotion.

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On October 1st, we get Gone Home: Console Edition for Xbox One, which is available until October 31st 2017. On the same day, Rayman 3 HD for Xbox 360 (backward compatible on Xbox One) will also join the party. However, it will only be available until October 15th 2017.
On October 16th, Medal of Honor: Airborne for Xbox 360 (also compatible with Xbox One) will also be made available until October 31st alongside Bulkhead Interactive’s puzzle game The Turing Test for Xbox One. That will be the last to leave the promotion, on November 15th 2017.

Xbox One Games with Gold October 2017 Full Lineup:

Gone Home
The Turing Test
Rayman 3 HD
Medal of Honor: Airborne

Of course you should remember that you have only a few days left to get two of the games included in the Games with Gold in September, while Oxenfree for Xbox One will still be be available until October 15th 2017.
Alongside the announcement, Microsoft also released a trailer giving a look on the game if you’re not familiar with them. Go ahead and check them out.

Pokdepinion: I may not be an Xbox One gamer but that doesn’t mean I’m going to disregard you folks on that side. Remember, if you haven’t claimed September’s lineup, don’t just get carried away by the Xbox One Games with Gold October 2017 lineup and redeem the ones for September as well. Happy gaming, everyone!
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Samsung introduces Gear Sport, Gear Fit2 Pro, Gear IconX; for a smarter, healthier life

Samsung has just introduced three new devices to its wearable portfolio, the Gear Sport fitness-focused smartwatch, Gear Fit2 Pro GPS sports band and the Gear IconX cord-free earbuds.

The GearFit2 Pro and Gear Sport are designed to accompany you throughout your day, with advanced fitness tracking to nutrition and sleep tracking as well as motivational coaching as a lifestyle companion. 5ATM water resistance means you can take it to the pool and let it track your swim metrics with the Speedo On app. Advanced heart rate monitoring allows you to watch your heart rate to ensure that you aren’t pushing yourself too hard in your workout. Partnerships with Under Armour and Spotify allows you to enjoy integration with fitness apps from the former, while the latter lets you enjoy your music even without your smartphone. The Gear Sport comes with even more smart features, supporting Samsung Pay, while also allowing for control of Samsung IoT-enabled devices through Samsung Connect and also acts as a remote control for your PowerPoint presentation or Samsung Gear VR headset.

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Working out without music in your ears may bore you really quickly, which is where the Gear IconX comes into play. Literally wireless, these earbuds allow you to enjoy your music with or without your smartphone nearby thanks to 4GB of internal storage. Despite its compact size, Samsung promises up to five hours of music streaming over Bluetooth and seven hours of music playback from its internal storage. The Gear IconX also tracks your running routines, featuring the Running Coach function to provide in-ear audio exercise status updates without your phone. When used with your phone, the Gear IconX will be your newest connection to Bixby. Control your device with Samsung’s latest voice assistant without even holding your device.

The Gear Fit2 Pro will be available in Malaysia by the end of September, while the Gear Sport and Gear IconX will hit our shores in November.
Pokdepinion: The Gear Sport and Gear IconX looks interesting to replace my current workout tech which are the Simgot EN700 Bass and Mi Band 2.
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Far Cry 5 Review: Simplifying a Game Doesn’t Necessarily Make It Better

Far Cry 5 balances delicately between narrative and the open world concept. This Ubisoft nail it this time? Check out our full review of the game right here.
Far Cry 5 Review

The open-world game concept has been tried by many developers with varying levels of success. It’s not easy to make a great game when players are able to explore the game at their own pace and go at it in any way they wish. Ubisoft has released one of the most hyped up open world games in recent times but it is not exactly a game that would be perfect for everyone. Today, we’re going to dive into one of Ubisoft’s latest blockbuster hits, Far Cry 5.

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What is Far Cry 5 About?

Far Cry 5 is set in the fictional Hope County, Montana, where a preacher named Joseph Seed has risen to prominence. Seed believes that he has been chosen by God to protect the people of Hope County from an “inevitable collapse” and has established a congregation called the Project at Eden’s Gate.
Ostensibly, this is to fulfill his mission of leading the people to salvation but in reality, Seed is a radical preacher and Eden’s Gate is a militaristic doomsday cult. Under his rule, Eden’s Gate has used both coercion and violence to forcibly convert the residents of Hope County, and intimidation to keep them from contacting the outside world for help.

Seed has assumed the title of “the Father” and maintains control over Hope County with the aid of the Heralds: Jacob, “the Soldier”, a former military officer and Joseph’s older brother, John, “the Baptist”, Joseph’s younger brother and a lawyer who has been able to acquire much of the land in Hope County for Eden’s Gate, and Faith, “the Siren”, an early member of the cult who rose up and acts as a pacifist to bring the people to trust in Joseph, but runs forced labour camps for residents who resist the cult.
The player takes on the role of a rookie sheriff’s deputy, referred to as “the Deputy”, who is part of a task force sent to arrest Seed. The residents of Hope County opposed to Seed include a cast of characters who join the fight with motives ranging from altruism to revenge, profit and boredom.
Rallying the People of Hope

Your main objective in Far Cry 5 here is to rally the people of Hope. However, there is no one way of doing it and you are free to do so in whatever way you please. After all, it wouldn’t truly be an open world game if the means of doing so is linear. The county is broken up into 3 regions, with each of them being under the supervision of a member of The Father’s “family.”

Each region has their own story arc, detailing your struggled with each of the family member. Everything you do in the region earns points that will go towards the Resistance Meter. This goes from completing the main story missions to smaller, impromptu encounters such as saving a civilian from a roadside execution. As the Resistance meter fills, the game interjects with new cutscenes and essential story missions at certain points of the game to paint a picture of the family and their work.

In other words, it means that there’s no single mission you must complete to advance a regional story, and thus complete the game. It also gives you the freedom to bounce from one region to another. Tired of fighting the hunters and wolves at Jacob’s region? Feel free to head over to Faith’s area and subdue the drug-infused cult zombies instead. Though characters often suggest that their goals are urgent, there’s usually plenty of time to change gears.

While this may sound like Far Cry 5 has evolved well from previous installments of the series, it will feel quite redundant very fast. The 3 regional stories, while having their own separate story arcs which deliver the most intense and exciting portions of the game, feels very repetitive as it seems to adhere to the same formula. Without spoiling much, you will feel like you have finished 3 of the same story arcs by the end of it. It also doesn’t help that it feels as if the game’s story is tied rather loosely to each other.
It’s Fun but It Has Some Drawbacks

Just like many open world games out there, Far Cry 5 offers a variety of things of players to do but with varying results. While shooting and causing chaos across the map feels fun, the gameplay itself doesn’t feel quite refined as what we’d hope it would be. Not to mention, the driving aspect can feel very tricky at times as the steering can feel very loose, which can make racing very frustrating and also serve as a reminder that you are playing a game, which will continuously fail to immerse yourself in the game.

While you are going out and freely experiencing the game, you may come across some strange happening in the game. For example, animals such as bears moving around in an endless loop for no reason, or suddenly being detected by the enemies and thus, having yourself in the line of fire out of nowhere. These are most likely glitches and hopefully, Ubisoft will be patching it in a future update.

Unlike previous games, the crafting system has been essentially streamlined into a more simplified form and in fact, it’s not even necessary to hunt animals. You can easily go through the game just running and gunning everything around in a blaze of glory. As far as learning new skills go, players will obtain them after hitting certain milestones such as subduing specific amount of enemies using a specific type of weapon. Unless you’re aiming for a particular type of proficiency, this can feel very random.

The most noticeable addition to Far Cry 5 is its emphasis on partnering up with A.I. characters. You can recruit people that you save as “guns for hire,” who will follow you around and provide backup in combat. Each partner will adhere to a particular class with their own specialties in weapons and skills. Chances are that you will be sticking to using the 9 specialist partners as they come with their own set of special skills and are more effective than regular partners.
Most of these specialists are simply upgraded versions of regular class characters but some fall into unique classes. For example, Cheeseburger the pet Grizzly bear, which will help you take down enemies at close range and can function as the tank of the squad as it will be absorbing plenty of damage for you. While this can be quite fun, the partners feel more like an extension of your arsenal of weapons rather than their own character, which can make the characters feel underdeveloped.
Far Cry 5 Verdict

While some of the things being said may sound like we’re putting Far Cry 5 in a bad light, it is actually a fun game. The issue here is that will all the hype surrounding the game, you’d expect Ubisoft to really nail the game down and properly solidify the game’s core concept. Perhaps a little more incentive for players to explore as well as a more defined structure, especially for the main story, would help players enjoy the game more.
We managed to finish the game in about 30+ hours so we’d expect most people to be able to complete it easily under 40 hours unless they’re having a fun time exploring through the game’s open world. With that being said, I am awarding Ubisoft’s Far Cry 5 with our Bronze Pokdeward!

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WWE 2K18 Video Shows Off Tons of Superstars; Snoop Dogg and WWE Universe Collide

The latest WWE 2K18 TV spot shows its huge roster of playable superstars, narrated by the one & only D-O-Double G, Snoop Dogg! He’s Sasha Banks’ cousin by the way.
Are you excited for the next installment of the WWE wrestling game? It’s coming soon but the promotions have not cooled down just yet. In the latest TV spot for the game, they are showing its huge roster of playable superstars.

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WWE 2K18 Video Shows Off Tons of Superstars

WWE’s latest pay-per-view, No Mercy, brought some awesome matches and promos to the attendees at the Staples Center and rest of the WWE Universe watching at home. It was a bit disappointing to see Braun Strowman losing against Brock Lesnar in such a manner but that’s not the point. It gave fans a new TV spot for the upcoming wrestling title, WWE 2K18, featuring tons of WWE Superstars.
In the new trailer (narrated by rap icon Snoop Dogg), tons of high flyers and submission experts are flaunted as short clips from the game are shown. WWE Superstars and Legends such as Ric Flair, Shinsuke Nakamura, Sasha Banks, and The Hardy Boyz are flaunted executing their personal taunts and poses.
Additionally, the TV spot reminds the WWE Universe that those who pre-order the Deluxe Edition of WWE 2K18 will be able to play the game 4 days early. As an added bonus, you’ll also be getting the current Monday Night Raw General Manager and former WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Kurt Angle.
Recently revealed, the upcoming wrestling title is bringing its revitalized MyCAREER mode, creation suite, game engine, and more to PC. It will be the first time the series debuts alongside the console versions.
WWE 2K18 will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and  PC on October 17th 2017. The Nintendo Switch version will be available sometime this Fall.

Pokdepinion: Time to play the game? I wonder what sort of new story mode we can look forward here. Either way, I’m happy as long as I get to play as AJ Styles.
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The GIGABYTE S55U is a Monstrous 55-inch 4K Gaming Monitor

GIGABYTE S55U

The GIGABYTE S55U has officially been launched, and it’s a 55-inch 4K gaming monitor that can practically replace any TV given its sheer size. To be precise, it’s 54.6-inches and is powered by Android, if you’re very particular about the finer details.
This is the largest 4K gaming monitor they have in their arsenal, much bigger than the AORUS FV43U and AORUS FO48U, and it features a Quantum Dot VA panel with 96% DCI-P3 and 140% sRGB. The refresh rate maxes out at 120Hz and it has a response time of 2ms to 5ms. Apart from that, it has support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos, and DTS HD.

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For connectivity, the GIGABYTE S55U will come with two HDMI 2.1 ports with one support eARC, two HDMI 2.0 port, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a USB 2.0 port, a headphone jack, a LAN port, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. In case you’re wondering, it does have built-in 10W speakers.
To improve your viewing experience, you do get some built-in software which includes Aim Stabilizer Sync, Crosshair, Black Equalizer, 6-axis Colour Control, Noise Reduction, and more.
At the moment, pricing and availability is unknown as GIGABYTE Malaysia has yet to announce it. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Now I’m not sure if I would go for this or the 48-inch one. Probably given size constraints, might go for the smaller one but if price isn’t much different, then I suppose why not.
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This is How Epic Games Store Gets 1st Party PlayStation Games on PC

As many of you may know by now, Epic Games is having a legal battle against Apple, with a lot of details behind the scenes being a treasure trove of information. One of them is how they have been getting 1st party PlayStation games on their platform.
How Epic Games Store Gets 1st Party PlayStation Games on PC

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A new document, which has since been deleted, reveals how Epic Games Store is getting first party PlayStation exclusive on their platform. Epic Games is reportedly offering Sony Interactive Entertainment about USD $200 million (RM821 million) as a minimum guarantee for about 4 to 6 games to be ported over. However, there’s no exact detail on whether it’s for all the games or for each game.
For those of you who aren’t aware, some of the PlayStation exclusives ported over to PC on Epic Games Store are Horizon Zero Dawn and ReadySet Heroes, with Days Gone coming up next. The games can still come to Steam, but it will be after the timed-exclusivity agreement expires.
It’s worth pointing out that Microsoft was also approached to port over games to Epic Games Store but negotiations fell through due to a push for the Game Pass. Nintendo however wasn’t approached for the matter as it was stated that their “corporate history says this is a non-starter.”
While both companies may not completely be on the same page, especially on cross play, it’s the deal that will like succeed with more gaming coming to Epic Games Store eventually. After all, Sony Interactive Entertainment also invested USD $250 million in Epic Games, which is a significant backing.
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Pokdepinion: While it’s great to see more games ported over to PC one way or another, I’m very certain PC gamers will have to wait for a few years before they see the latest PlayStation games being ported over. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be a sound business decision on Sony’s end.
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