ASUS ROG Ally Handheld Gaming Device Will Be Launching Globally Soon

Get ready for the highly anticipated ASUS ROG Ally handheld gaming device with a worldwide release set to happen soon. Learn about its potential specs and capabilities in this article.
ASUS Announces Worldwide Release of ROG Ally Handheld Gaming Device

The ROG Ally is set to release worldwide (and it may be sooner than you expect⏱)
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Earlier this month, ASUS made waves in the gaming industry with the announcement of its ROG Ally handheld Windows gaming device. Even though we are yet to learn all the details about the device’s specs and capabilities, the announcement alone was enough to stir up excitement and anticipation among gaming enthusiasts worldwide.

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ASUS has successfully kept the hype train running by revealing that the Ally will see a worldwide release and that this release could happen sooner than expected. However, apart from this announcement, there is still little information about the device’s specs to go by.
As early reports and previews show, the ROG Ally comes equipped with a 7-inch, 1080p, 120Hz display. Under the hood is some sort of custom AMD Zen4 and RDNA3 CPU + GPU solution, with something potentially similar to the Ryzen 7040U. According to Linus from Linus Tech Tips, the custom silicon inside the Ally can deliver up to twice the performance of the Valve Steam Deck at the same 35W power envelope and should be able to produce 50% better frame rates in 15W power mode.

Weighing in at 608g and measuring 28.0 x 11.3 x 3.9cm, the ROG Ally is lighter and more compact than the Valve Steam Deck. Running Windows 11 with some custom ASUS software overlays on top, the device has already attracted much attention for its specs, design, and features.
The most crucial factor for the Ally’s success is arguably its price, and with the announcement of its worldwide release, all eyes are on ASUS to see how it fares in this highly competitive market. With Valve finally having a steady supply of its highly competitive Steam Deck with a starting MSRP of just $399, the pressure is on ASUS to make sure the ROG Ally is priced competitively.
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Pokdepinion: If it really is that soon, I hope it’s not a rushed product at least. That will just turn into a huge mess that no one will enjoy.
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Audra partners with 11street to bring a more balanced internet lifestyle and better security to Malaysians

I guess it goes without saying that we live very connected lives now. From the time we wake up, till the time we hit the bed, chances are we will be using our smartphones. And apparently 34.9% of teenagers out there are addicted to the internet. This is where Audra steps in, with an easy-to-setup internet security solution that also gives you control over your family’s internet habits.

Audra separates itself from the multitude of internet security options available with its unique combination of hardware and cloud-based service. The unique solution not only protects your network from online threats, but also allows for browsing time limits and restricting access to websites, all in the name of a healthier internet usage experience. Security solutions like this are often a hassle to setup and configure, but Audra’s simplified the user interface to make it accessible to everyone.

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Audra Home comes with an AC1200-capable router, but you might receive an upgraded router later on in your subscription. How this works is that when you pay for a 12-month subscription, you get the hardware as part of the service. Therefore along with software updates to keep your network secure, you will also be getting hardware upgrades when Audra has them available.

As gamers, we also inquired regarding gaming stability and performance, as routers are an integral part of any network. Audra’s representatives assured us that gaming performance will not be affected as the routers are designed to support speeds of up to 1 Gbps and low latencies to not impede gamers.
From now until the end of the year, customers who purchase Audra internet security solutions from 11street will get their second year’s subscription waived. 11street is currently Audra’s exclusive retail partner here in Malaysia. You can get Audra Home for RM699/year which supports up to 20 users at a time, or go for Audra Business which is priced at RM999/year, which can accommodate up to 100 users.
Pokdepinion: An easy-to-use internet security solution is very interesting. The pricing might be a little less enticing, especially for home users.
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Game Company Says That Putting Your Gaming Achievements On Your Resumè Isn’t A Bad Idea

Remember the last time that you needed to prepare a resumè and thinking to yourself, what should you fill it in with? Well a gaming company has suggested that putting your accomplishments from games isn’t a bad choice.
The company, which is called The Game Academy, has said that you can do so, but you’d need to word it properly. It’s understandable for the average person that listing your gaming credentials isn’t an idea that seems too bright. Despite that, the company thinks that it might even make you an attractive (and honest) candidate to a prospective employer.
Here’s what they’ve said:

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For now, I think the stigma around games means that telling someone you’re a hardcore gamer is more likely to harm your chances of getting a job. But if someone can articulate how they’ve led a team in an online game, for example, they may be able to persuade an employee that this is useful.
What types of games should you list down? Well team-based games are a decent choice. Another good option is puzzle games, as it showcase how you can solve, well puzzles. It shows how you tackle a problem, highlighting your analytical thinking and problem solving.
Pokdepinion: It’s understandable if you do so, if you’re applying for a company that’s related to gaming. There is the risk that they won’t look at you seriously. Would you dare to do a resumè as such?
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Mechanical keyboards? Fad or necessity?

IBM Model M, photo courtesy of Wikipedia

Sometime before computers were mainstream, mechanical keyboards were the norm, then around the 1990s membrane switches began to replace the mechanical key switches, as it was quieter, weighed less, and suited the needs of the new laptop generation. This was also an advantage for the manufactures because membrane keyboards were much cheaper to produce.
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There are lots of types of keyboards nowadays. Now most mechanical keyboards on the market are aimed at gamers with some exaggerative claims on how much better your gaming performance will be on them. The difference in gaming performance may be debatable but as anyone who has ever bought and used a mechanical keyboard before, mechanical keyboards feel very different (not necessarily better, YMMV) and cost a whole lot more. Most of the PC gaming master race cough will also recommend any newcomer to go for a mechanical keyboard. Today we want to discuss whether mechanical keyboards are a necessary addition to your arsenal. Personally, I have bought a membrane keyboard for just RM15.90. My current mechanical keyboard is a pre-owned CM Storm TK, and it still costs RM250. So you do see a major difference in pricing right there off the bat.

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Everyone has different preferences, there are four types of Cherry MX switches which are more common and you really have to try each switch before you know which you will prefer. Of course mechanical switches aren’t limited to Cherry MX switches only. There are also Topre switches. Adding to that there are a few custom designed switches by Razer and Logitech. Basically it means you don’t have to settle for a type of switch until you find one that really suits you. I personally prefer brown switches but I had to take Reds to prevent annoying my roommate with the noise.  Not that the difference is major but I am a cautious person. For more info on the different types of switches, go here to read up. However as I said earlier, the differences need to be felt in person.
So how does this keyboard differentiate from a membrane keyboard? First off, it’s heavy. Way heavier and way more solid. This applies to most mechanical keyboards too. And you have a very smooth keypress thanks to the linear red switches.
This does not apply to every mechanical keyboard. Blue and brown switches are tactile. It doesn’t feel like it’s resisting your press, while a membrane keyboard feels like it doesn’t want to be pressed and finally relents only because you were so pushy. It’s really smooth and the feel is akin to poking a chubby guy’s fat. Except it has a clack at the end. Fat guys normally yell or hit back. The keyboard just goes clack. But I think the noise is really a nice feedback to know that you have pressed a key. If not then it may be hard to know if you pressed the key since they are so soft. The red switches are less tiring to use compared to membrane keyboards. I notice I don’t have to crack my fingers after every paragraph like I used to with a membrane keyboard. Typing is very comfortable but according to many articles the best switches for typing are the tactile switches (Blues and Browns).
On a more specific note, the keyboard I have has a unique tenkeyless design.

Instead of just sawing off the numpad and calling it a tenkeyless (TKL) keyboard, CM went the extra step to merge the directional keys and command keys into the numpad. The result is a shortened keyboard with everything in it. And this is also a benefit of mechanical keyboards. Rarely will you find tenkeyless membrane keyboards or custom ones. There are lots of unique designs for mechanical keyboards, for example this petite beauty.
Vortex KBT Pure Pro, photo courtesy of MechKB
Or even custom keycaps for those who want to stand out from the crowd.

Gaming wise, I believe it doesn’t really make a huge difference. It does make rapid keypresses a lot easier than on a membrane keyboard because mechanical keys actually actuate at about half of the travel, compared to membrane keyboards which only actuate right at the end of the travel, but that’s about it. So you may have better results when gaming on a mechanical keyboard if you always play games that need a lot of spamming keys quickly. I play Need for Speed Rivals and I find it’s easier to make fine adjustments when drifting with this keyboard. Of course it’s not the best example but there is a slight difference. Maybe not worth the RM250 I spent.
So are mechanical keyboards necessary for everyone? Yes if you have extra money to spend. You do get more comfort and better durability but you won’t enjoy a world of difference. And gaming performance isn’t really that affected if you aren’t having L337 skills just limited by your keyboard. I would say go for it if you can. Mechanical keyboards are definitely not a fad but definitely not a necessity.
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There will be no Snapdragon 865+ this year

Qualcomm has released an overclocked version of their flagship chipset ever since the first ROG Phone was introduced, but this time might be different. The Snapdragon 865 will not see a Plus variant this year, if Meizu’s Head of Technology Marketing is to be trusted.

While the reasoning behind it wasn’t discussed, Qualcomm may be responding to lesser demand for the Snapdragon 865 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, as that has led to a soft global smartphone market. The cost of the Snapdragon 865 is also relatively high due to the need to pair it with the Snapdragon X55 5G modem, as the Snapdragon 865 doesn’t come with an integrated modem. This has led to OEMs deciding to drop the Snapdragon 865 and instead opt for the lower-end Snapdragon 765G, which curiously comes with an integrated modem.

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Couple the fact that OEMs are shying away from the chipset in addition to weakened demand for premium flagship smartphones, Qualcomm probably has no reason to release an even more premium chipset in 2020.

This would make things quite interesting for smartphone makers used to 6-month product cycles. If OnePlus decides to go ahead and launch a OnePlus 8T / 8T Pro, they won’t be able to boast of a faster chipset in the newer device. Probably this is also why Black Shark launched the Black Shark 3 and 3 Pro in one go, instead of offering the Black Shark 3 first and throwing in the newer chipset in the 3 Pro later, like what they did for the Black Shark 2 and Black Shark 2 Pro.

Last year, Qualcomm released a Snapdragon 855 Plus (or 855+) which offered slightly higher CPU and GPU clock speeds, which was offered in the ROG Phone II among a slew of other flagships launched in the later half of 2019. The year before, the ROG Phone was the only one to feature an overclocked Snapdragon 845, which ASUS has proudly marketed as a binned variant of the regular chip.
Pokdepinion: I have found that the Snapdragon 855+ devices to be less efficient than the vanilla variant, which would be a bigger issue for the Snapdragon 865+ with a power hungry Snapdragon X55 5G modem in tow.
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HUAWEI announces Chinese New Year promos; get exclusive merchandise worth up to RM499 with your new HUAWEI smartphone!

It’s going to be Chinese New Year, and what better way to let your relatives know that you have been doing well than a brand new HUAWEI smartphone? HUAWEI is throwing a promotion from 20th January until 28th February 2018, so you can actually wait until after you collect your angpau before getting your new HUAWEI.
The Lunar New Year of the Dog is associated with loyalty and kindness, and HUAWEI is rewarding all loyal HUAWEI fans with exclusive merchandise like selfie sticks and AKG H300 earpieces with every purchase of selected models.

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HUAWEI Mate 10 will receive exclusive gift box that includes a vehicle-mounted air purifier, a leisure camisole cup and a package, worth RM239
HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro will receive exclusive gift box that includes a selfie stick, a type C and micro data cable, a ring hook and a package, worth RM499
HUAWEI Nova 2i will receive exclusive gift box that includes a selfie stick, a HUAWEI Uring and a headset, worth RM499
HUAWEI Nova 2 Plus will receive exclusive gift box that includes a glass bottle, a polyester foldable bag and a HUAWEI Uring, worth RM179
HUAWEI Nova Lite will receive exclusive gift box that include a glass bottle and a HUAWEI Uring worth RM99
HUAWEI P10 Plus will receive exclusive gift box that includes a glass bottle, a
polyester foldable bag and a HUAWEI Uring, worth RM179
HUAWEI Y7 Prime will receive exclusive gift box that includes a polyester foldable bag and a HUAWEI Uring, worth RM129
HUAWEI M3 will receive exclusive gifts that include flip cover and an AKG H300
earpiece, worth RM449
HUAWEI M3 Lite will receive exclusive gift box that includes a flip cover and a glass bottle, worth RM269
HUAWEI T3 will receive exclusive gifts that includes a bottle, worth RM69

Pokdepinion: You know what would make this promotion perfect? A Mate 10 or Mate 10 Pro in deep red.
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HONOR 9X Pro to launch in Malaysia with Kirin 810 and 256GB storage

HONOR will be adding to their mid-range offerings with the HONOR 9X Pro, which comes with a Kirin 810 instead of the Kirin 710 powering the regular HONOR 9X. The device will be launching pretty soon, targeting the mid-range with stronger performance and more storage than the competition.

First off, the Kirin 810 enables a number of additional features that were missing from the HONOR 9X. While the camera hardware is pretty much the same as the standard HONOR 9X, the HONOR 9X Pro’s improved AI performance allows it to offer the impressive 48MP AI Super Clarity, a feature which was previously reserved for HONOR’s flagships.

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In addition to strong AI performance, the HONOR 9X Pro also brings much stronger CPU and GPU chops, thanks to the much more recent architecture. It is also the only mid-range smartphone thus far to feature a 7nm chipset, which promises better efficiency than most of its peers.

And since you now have the capabilities to capture high-res 48MP images, the storage might be more of a concern than in other mid-range smartphones. HONOR Malaysia will be bringing in the 256GB variant of the HONOR 9X Pro, while also supporting expandable storage, allowing for up to 768GB of storage.

Design wise not much has changed, although the HONOR 9X Pro sees its fingerprint scanner moved over to the side. The back also looks a bit more premium with a smooth Phantom Purple color instead of the rather pixelated Sapphire Blue finish of the HONOR 9X. There’s no other color options though, but we are absolutely fine with it.
HONOR 9X Pro Specs

Kirin 810, octa-core @ 2.27 GHz, 7nm FinFET
6GB LPDDR4X
256GB UFS 2.1 storage (support microSD up to 512GB)
6.59″ FHD+ IPS LCD display, HONOR FullView Display
48MP f/1.8 + 8MP f/2.4 ultra-wide + 2MP depth sensor
16MP f/2.2 selfie camera, popup camera
4000 mAh battery

The official pricing and availability in Malaysia has yet to be confirmed so stay tuned for updates!
Pokdepinion: I do wonder how much it will be priced at!
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8 Platforms for Publishing Indie Games

Making a game is a challenge. Juggling a whole host of systems, art, narrative, game-feel and performance is no easy feat, and when any game finishes its development cycle it almost feels like a miracle. However, many games fall into obscurity either because they are hard to discover, or they completely missed out on marketing.
Publishing and distributing a game can be a real challenge, but thankfully there are a variety of platforms that want to get your game out there for you. Given, that want is often in their interest—as they get a cut of your profits—but choosing the right platform(s) can be the difference between your title becoming an indie gem or being lost in the pile.
Let’s run down some of the key places to publish your game.

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Steam

This platform needs absolutely no introduction. Steam is the largest platform for gaming on PC, so chances are you not only have a steam account, but you use it regularly.
Because of its popularity, steam will likely be the first port of call for your indie game given that you get the greatest exposure on the platform. However, with popularity comes competition, meaning that your game will need to stand out from the crowd to be successful.
To publish your game, you’ll need to go through Steam Direct, which has a submission fee of USD100 (RM421.65) per title. Fortunately, that USD100 is recoupable after your product has made over USD1000 (RM4,216.50). Something which seems like a fair precaution to stop Steam from becoming a dumping ground for half-baked projects.
Furthermore, you can expect Steam to take a 30% cut on your profits—something which is largely considered as an industry-standard price.
Epic Games

Another of gaming’s most popular stores popularised due to its exclusive titles and frequent freebies, Epic Games has been amassing more and more users over the past years.
Developers can apply for their games to be published on the Epic Games Store, with them taking an incredibly appealing 12% of profits.
Itch.io

The online home of game jams and indie developers, Itch.io is a platform known for passion projects, solo developers and the truly indie side of the indie game market. As such, Itch.io offers the tantalising possibility to upload any game completely free while also being able to choose and adjust your prices on the fly.
Itch.io also allows for flexible pricing models, where individuals can pay an amount of their choice for any game—making it especially good for projects which may not warrant a full price tag.
Given its ease of uploading, Itch is also great for in-progress projects, allowing you to keep fans up to date with the latest builds.
Itch takes a respectable 10% by default however this percentage can be adjusted by developers themselves either up or down, with the minimum being a pretty epic 0%.
Yes, you read that right. Nothing.
Game Jolt

Game Jolt, much like Itch.io, is home to true indie games. Similarly, uploading is free, and you can easily set your price.
The revenue model of Game Jolt is slightly more complex; with them taking 10% (or less) while you also receive 30% of the ad revenue generated from your game page.
GOG

Well established, Good Old Games strays away from Epic Games’ and Steams’ models of keeping everything on the platform and opts to sell games DRM-free. In other words, players get full access to the game’s files, as if there were buying a good old CD-ROM.
There is no submission fee to GOG, but they, like Steam and Epic Games, can be quite selective about which games get uploaded. Be sure to do some research to ensure your game has the best chance of being selected.
GOG takes 30% by default, but there is an option for an advance on your royalties, which can really help you in terms of funds if you are still in development. Taking this your revenue split alters to 60/40 upon release.
Console-Specific Stores

Among the most difficult to produce for and most strict to select, console-specific stores are generally the finish line for an indie game. That said, depending on your idea, control scheme and target audience, your game may well be better suited to a console-specific store.
These stores will most often take 30% while having incredibly tight submission and selection criteria. As such, it’s vital to do some good research to ensure your game has a good chance to end up on your console of choice.
App Stores (Google Play, Apple, Amazon)

While old-school gamers may try to deny it, mobile gaming is huge. That means many developers may want to either develop directly for mobile or have their games ported to mobile devices.
For this, you’ll need to ensure your app is, of course, playable on your target device. Then you will need to open up an account on your app store of choice.
Google charges a one-time fee of USD25 (RM105.41) to open an account and then splits revenue 70/30.
The Apple App Store’s initial setup costs USD100 (RM421.65), followed by a 70/30 split for one-time payment apps and 85/15 for subscription apps.
The Amazon Appstore is free to submit to and release upon, with the revenue split being 70/30. That said, Amazon’s Appstore is still the smallest of these three marketplaces.
Oculus Store

If you’re producing for VR, you have three key marketplaces: Steam, the Oculus Store and Viveport.
Thanks to the popularity of the Oculus Quest 2, the Oculus Store is where an incredibly large proportion of VR game purchases are made, making it a must for those looking to distribute their indie games.
Uploading to Oculus can be met with some resistance, with key criteria needing to be met. But once your app is uploaded, they will take a cut of 30%.
There are plenty of ways to distribute your indie game but knowing which ones you’ll choose can help inform your game’s design and compatibility. Thus, knowing early will make a huge difference.
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ROG Phone II priced from RM2094 in China

It seems like the rumors of the ROG Phone II being more affordable than the first generation are true. The ROG Phone II is now listed on JD.com with a price tag starting from 3499 yuan (~RM2094) for the 8GB + 128GB variant of the ROG Phone II.

For comparison, the ROG Phone equipped with 8GB RAM and 128GB was priced at RM3499 at launch, so we are looking at a much more reasonable price tag. Also worth noting is that even the bang-for-buck flagship Xiaomi Mi 9 is priced at RM1999 for 6GB + 128GB, so RM2094 is actually an amazingly reasonable price.

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The ROG Phone II’s highest end 12GB + 512GB configuration is priced at 5999 yuan (~RM3591). Here are the ROG Phone II’s specifications:
ROG Phone II Specs

Snapdragon 855+, octa-core, 2.96 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Adreno 640 @ 675 MHz
Up to 12GB LPDDR4x RAM
Up to 512GB UFS 3.0
6.59″ FHD+ (19.5:9), 120 Hz AMOLED panel, 240 Hz touch sampling, 108% DCI-P3, Delta E<1, 10-bit HDR, SDR2HDR support
48MP + 13MP rear camera
24MP selfie camera
6000 mAh battery, QuickCharge 4.0 + USB PD 3.0 support
8GB + 128GB: 3499 yuan (~RM2094)
12GB + 512GB: 5999 yuan (~RM3591)

If the ROG Phone II comes into Malaysia at that price point, it is forseeable that it will sell like hotcakes. Stock shortage should be the norm, like the AMD Ryzen 3000 series. Malaysians love their value buys.
Pokdepinion: RM2099 seems like a real sweet price for the ROG Phone!
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Hands-on with the Mi MIX 3 — third time’s the charm?

Yes, I know the Mi MIX 3 isn’t the third device in Xiaomi’s Mi MIX family. But it is the one which bears the “3” numbering, unlike the Mi MIX 2S which was more of an iterative upgrade over the Mi MIX 2, despite the huge gap in specifications. So what does the Mi MIX 3 bring to the table?

For starters, there are the new colors. The Mi MIX device are traditionally offered in black, with white variants offered as special editions or limited runs. The Mi MIX 3 drops the white variant (will it possibly come as a special edition?), but adds Jade Green and Sapphire Blue. One thing which you might realize is that the colors are very muted here as compared to in the press renders, but it looks a lot better under better lighting, as you will see in the next photos.

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Here’s the back of the Sapphire Blue variant under natural lighting. Xiaomi has dropped the “MIX designed by Xiaomi” tagline, instead opting for a new “MIX by Xiaomi” label. The fingerprint scanner is set very shallowly in the ceramic back of the Mi MIX 3, while the dual rear camera configuration in the upper left corner is maintained from the older Mi MIX 2S. The device is also more curved, bearing more similarities to the Xiaomi Mi 8 than the Mi MIX 2’s sleek lines.

Flipping the device over to the front, you will find that the signature chin on the Mi MIX series is now gone. Xiaomi’s ambition to go full bezel-less with the Mi MIX series has been realized, and there are no notches or motorized mechanisms used to achieve that. That’s because Xiaomi has used a patented magnetic sliding mechanism to hide the front facing cameras.

The sliding mechanism feels very sturdy, and has no free-play or wobble at all. It slides right into position with mild force, and slides right back without a wobble. The sliding mechanism can be used to trigger various functions, but as of now, the Mi MIX 3 is ready to take selfies in just a slide.

We believe this decision will sit very well with the fairer sex. Selfies taken with the older Mi MIX smartphones generally look rather unpresentable, because of the position of the front facing camera. Now with the selfie camera in the right place, and more accessible than ever, this device should fly right off the shelves into women’s handbags. And did we mention that it comes with a 24MP front facing camera? That’s the highest resolution selfie camera Xiaomi has ever equipped their smartphones with! There’s even a 2MP secondary camera to enable fancy background effects, as well as a softlight for better images in poor lighting.

The Malaysian price of the Mi MIX 3 has yet to be confirmed, but we have been informed that the device will be brought in to Malaysia very soon. We love that the device will be coming with a wireless charger in the box, which means there is no need to purchase additional hardware to take advantage of the 10W wireless charging in the Mi MIX 3.
Well, as a fan of exotic materials, the Mi MIX 3 has surely gotten me smitten. What about you? Have you fallen for the allure of the Mi MIX 3? Let us know in the comments!
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Indie Dev Emika Games Quits Game Industry Due To Exploitation Of Steam’s Refund Policy

It sucks to see an up and coming developer quit the video games industry especially when it’s an indie game developer. It’s hard enough for large developers to make it in such a competitive and cutthroat industry what more a small, one-man developer like Emika Games. The developer recently announced on Twitter that they will be leaving the industry indefinitely due to exploitation of Steam’s refund policy in regards to their horror game, Summer of ’58.
Emika Games stops making games because of Steam’s refund policy

Friends! Thank you for your support! I’m leaving game development for an indefinite time to collect my thoughts. pic.twitter.com/q93NxWjyUI
— EMIKA_GAMES (@EmikaGames) August 26, 2021

Emika Games explains on Twitter that their game Summer of ’58 is seeing massive refunds on Steam from players even with good reviews. As a result, the developer says that they are not making anything off of the game. Hence, they are leaving the games industry for “an indefinite time to collect [their] thoughts”. Emika Games also stated that From Day To Day, their next horror title “will not see the light of day in the near future”.

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Credit: Steam
Steam’s refund policy allows for players to request a refund for a game within 14 days of purchase. The game must also have less than two hours of average games for it to qualify for a refund. Now, this is fine for many bigger and longer games as two hours barely scratch the surface of games like that but in the case of Summer of ’58, players can finish the game off in approximately 90 minutes and request refunds right after.
Credit: Steam
Since posting the tweet, the developer has seen a swell of support from the gaming community with many picking up the game and leaving many positive feedbacks over at the game’s Steam page. Emika Games took to Twitter again to thank the gamers who have supported them and Summer of ’58 since the announcement.

Sadly though, the developer did not mention whether or not they will return to make more games despite the immense support from the gaming community. Here’s hoping that Emika Games will come back in the near future.
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Pokdepinion: This is sad. Credit to Emika Games for making what looks like a really scary ride but hopefully this incident will see Steam implement some changes to their refund policy. Changes that will help prevent it from being exploited like this.
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New HUAWEI Smart TV Reportedly Coming Soon

As we’ve reported earlier, HUAWEI recently held the global launch of the P40 series of smartphones last week. Now, the company is looking to move to their next big product category launch; Smart TV.
We have a teaser for the upcoming HUAWEI Smart TV, which we’ve included at the top of this post. It is expected to be launched on 8th April 2020, but not much other details are available at this point in time.

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From what we can see thus far, it seems that it will have a similar pop-up module as seen on the HONOR Smart TV. This could either be a camera module, a soundbar, or a mixture of both considering its rectangular size. The bezels are also relatively thin on the TV.
Possible New HUAWEI Smart TV Feature
Previously, the HUAWEI Smart Screen V65 HONOR Edition was released, which uses a 65-inch 4K quantum dot screen with built-in AI camera which allows for AI modeling. Given that the upcoming HUAWEI Smart TV seems to sport a larger pop-up device, we expect there to be more features included.
Apart from that, HUAWEI is gearing up for the MatePad Pro launch in Malaysia as well as the Mate Xs in India. The HUAWEI MatePad Pro itself is already out but it’s still taking a bit of time to be released outside of China. The Mate Xs on the other hand will be the company’s first foldable to be sold in India.
It’s worth noting that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the planned launch dates may end up changing. We will be reporting more on that if any information comes up so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I really hope they bring their line of TVs here in Malaysia. I know it can do well, especially knowing how the company is willing to offer competitive prices here for their other products.
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5600 XT Review — the devil is in the details

Today we will be taking a look at a member of PowerColor’s most premium series, the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5600 XT. The series used to put a pentagram into your PC for the sake of staying true to the theme, but thankfully it’s a little less devilish now. They haven’t dropped the idea entirely though, as you will see.
Unboxing

The packaging is a little toned down nowadays, as compared to the much edgier packaging during the Polaris generation. PowerColor uses flame graphics to really illustrate the heat down under. Not Australia. You know what I mean.

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Over on the back of the box we find PowerColor highlight the features of the card. They invested quite a bit in their cooling and they aren’t shy to boast about it.

As if the name wasn’t indicative enough, PowerColor actually slipped a card into the box, inducting you as a Devil. The PowerColor DevilClub is actually a support forum of sorts for their Red Devil cards. Aside from this, there’s a simple installation guide and a sticker.
Appearance

The fan shroud of the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5600 XT features rather aggressive lines. They also used quite a bit of metal here, a rarity even in the top-tier cards. The fan design is unique, to say the least, with wide spaced and swept fan blades.

The metal backplate here is a lot simpler, featuring just a few lines. The Red Devil emblem is backlit in RGB glory, which is a nice touch for PowerColor’s most premium Radeon RX 5600 XT card. Also you can see the indicator for the dual BIOS feature on this card, allowing to toggle between a better performing “OC” mode and a quieter “silent” mode.

I am very impressed by PowerColor’s attention to detail, applying a mirror finish to the Red Devil emblem on the side here despite the fact that it comes with support for RGB. And oh, the logo is properly oriented, when used in a conventional horizontal position.
Meanwhile for the more practical concerns: as you can see from the side, the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5600 XT is one thick card. It is a about a 2.6-slot design, so while it might be short enough to slide into most cases, the more compact ITX cases might not have the room to fit this card. The PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5600 XT also for some reason needs 6 + 8-pin PCIe power connectors, which is ridiculously overkill for a 170W card.

Alas, we can’t say the same about the PCIe bracket. For some reason they decided that they wanted to have the text upside down here. I am not sure if this was a low-key dig at the down under, but yeah, it’s upside down when installed in a normal way. You get three DisplayPort connectors and only one HDMI port, but that should be perfect unless you are using some crappy monitors that don’t support DP input.

Flipping on the switch, we see RGB here on the side. It’s not regular ol’ RGB either, it’s ARGB, but unfortunately the bundled software doesn’t let you set the colors individually. You can get a nice transition of colors but unfortunately the transition isn’t nearly as smooth as some other cards I have seen, especially when set to slower speeds.
Specifications
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5600 XT

GPU
AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (Navi 10 XLE)

Clocks
OC
Boost: 1750 MHz
Game: 1660 MHz
Silent
Boost: 1620 MHz
Game: 1495 MHz

Cores
2304 Compute Units (CU)

Memory
6GB GDDR6

Memory Clocks
14 000 MHz

Memory Interface
192-bit

Display outputs
3 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x HDMI 2.0b

Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin + 1 x 6-pin

Recommended PSU
500W

Multi-GPU support
DX12 mGPU

Dimensions
24.0 x 11.8 x 5.2 cm

Test Machine

CPU
Intel Core i7-5820K @ 4.125 GHz

Motherboard
ROG Rampage V Extreme

Memory
4 x 4GB Kingston HyperX Predator 3000 MHz CL15

Storage
256GB Samsung 850 EVO SATA SSD
512GB Plextor M9PeY PCIe 3.0×4 NVMe SSD
256GB Toshiba PCIe 3.0×4 NVMe SSD

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850 Gold

Monitor
BenQ EL2870U

GPU Driver
Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition 20.1.3

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
We received the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5600 XT with pre-AMD panic BIOS, so it runs a bit slower. The older BIOS works fine but you would be getting ~10% better performance with the new BIOS. We will be performing all the benchmarks on the latest vBIOS available to us.
Synthetic

The PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5600 XT pulls slightly ahead of its brethren, the Red Dragon, allowing it to come within spitting distance of the pricier Radeon RX 5700 card.

In Superposition we see a similar situation, albeit a much smaller gap is between the Radeon Red Dragon RX 5600 XT and the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5600 XT. It is still some ways away from the GeForce RTX 2060 which it now has to compete against.
Gaming
          1080p            1440p            4K
As you might expect of a Radeon RX 5600 XT, the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5600 XT doesn’t exactly deliver convincing performance at 4K. You would be better off at 1080p or if you lower the graphics setting, you should be able to enjoy 1440p pretty well too.
Thermal

The PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5600 XT runs even warmer than its more affordable Red Dragon twin, despite having a much beefier cooler. It might be due to the higher TDP limit of 170W vs the Red Dragon’s 150W, but let’s see if it actually provides any realistic gains in long benchmark runs.

From our testing, it seems like it doesn’t actually yield any benefit. The card still runs at around 1722 MHz, just a smidgen below the 1750 MHz maximum boost clocks that PowerColor specified in the BIOS for the Red Devil. This is in contrast to the PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 5600 XT which ran well above its supposed limit of 1620 MHz. The lack of difference in performance is also corroborated by the gaming benchmarks which doesn’t show a significant enough difference between the two cards.
For thermals, the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5600 XT’s memory ran up to a toasty 82°C, while the VRM ran at 71°C. Meanwhile GPU hotspot temperatures were at 86°C. The fans start spinning when the GPU hits 60°C and held at around 1100 RPM throughout the 45 minute run. Interestingly, both the VRM and memory on the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5600 XT ran hotter than the Red Dragon variant, which definitely wasn’t supposed to happen.
User Experience

For overclocking, you would have to refer to AMD’s Radeon Software. PowerColor only makes AMD cards, which is probably why they don’t offer their own overclocking solution. What they do offer is Devil Zone, which allows you to customize the RGB effects on this card, albeit at a very basic level only.
Conclusion

For RM1499, the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5600 XT is a pretty decent card. However it does face stiff competition, not only from other brands but also against its own card. For some reason the Red Dragon Radeon RX 5600 XT performs on a similar level in terms of frames, but serves up slightly cooler temperatures. All PowerColor needs to do is release a more aggressive fan curve, and everything should be golden. With that said, if I wanted a Radeon RX 5600 XT from PowerColor now, I would probably opt for the Red Dragon instead.
Our thanks to AMD Malaysia for sending us the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 5600 XT for review.
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PS5 Users Can Get 6 Months Access To Apple TV Plus For FREE

Sony has just announced a special promotion for PS5 users where they can get free six months access to Apple TV Plus with no charge.
How to redeem the Apple TV Plus on your PS5?

To redeem the offer is pretty simple and straightforward. All you have to do is go to the Apple TV Plus app on your PS5 and log in with your Apple ID (create one if you don’t have one), and you’re good to go. After the six month period has ended, you will be charged the normal subscription fee of RM19.90 per month.

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You can enjoy the critically acclaimed series Ted lasso starring Jason Sudeikis with the second season out now. You can also watch the Jason Mamoa-starring science fiction series, also starring Dave Bautista and Alfre Woodard or even the upcoming Foundation science fiction drama series based on the works of Isaac Asimov. Foundation is due to release this 24 September.
PS5 users can redeem the Apple TV Plus offer from now until 22 July 2022. New Apple Original series and films premiere on the streaming service every month.
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Pokdepinion: What a deal this is for PS5 users. I don’t have a PS5 myself so I can’t take advantage of this but to all of you who do own a PS5, this sounds like a no-brainer to me.
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PlayStation Network Is Back Up But Still Slow For Some

PlayStation Network suffered a major outage a few hours ago that affected all of its networks and servers. Gamers reported getting maintenance error notices whenever they tried to log in to their PSN accounts. Luckily, it seems that all major outages have been addressed and are now back up but, at the time of writing, PlayStation Video services are still out.

Things aren’t back up 100% though as some gamers are still experiencing issues with PlayStation Network. Even Pokde.net’s resident gaming guy, Aiman Maulana is saying that he’s experiencing slow services on his PS4. There’s also a notice up on Sony’s website stating:

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You may experience somewhat slower or delayed game downloads because we’re working with ISPs to manage download traffic. We believe it’s important to do our part to address internet stability concerns as an unprecedented number of people are staying home and practicing social distancing. We appreciate the support and understanding from our community.
There was no official reason to explain PlayStation Network’s outage but at least everything seems to be getting back up to normal.
Pokdepinion: Good that PSN services are back up. At least people can start playing online again.
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Great Deals on ASUS Modern Devices Powered by Intel® Core™ CPU and Windows 10

If you’ve been looking to get yourself an ASUS laptop powered by the new 10th Gen Intel® Core™ CPU and Windows 10, then here’s a deal you can enjoy. The ASUS Modern Devices Mega Sales promotion happening from 18th June to 30th June 2020, you can get special deals and lower prices on a variety of ASUS laptops. On top of that, there is also a lucky draw where you can walk away with prizes from a pool worth up to RM8,000.
ASUS Modern Devices Mega Sales

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There are a number of ASUS laptops available with a special deal as part of the ASUS Modern Devices Mega Sales promotion. While the laptops will be available with special prices, they will also be bundled with goodies worth up to RM639. It includes a backpack, Microsoft 365 Family, 1-year extended warranty, wireless earpods, and a wireless mouse. As for the ones that comes with a bundle pack worth up to RM539, you will receive the same thing with the exception of the wireless earpods.

Powered by the latest 10th Gen Intel® Core™ CPU, you will enjoy a much longer battery life without sacrificing performance thanks to its energy-efficient design, enabling more work to be done with less power consumed, which is increasingly crucial in this modern era. With improved graphical performance from the Intel Iris Plus graphics as well as the new Intelligent Performance feature, the computer can adapt to your how you use it and also have the necessary power for you to use hardware-intensive software on-the-go, such as Adobe Photoshop.
On the networking end, users can enjoy a more consistent Gigabit networking experience thanks to the Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (GIG+) standard, bringing the fastest Wi-Fi standard to more consumers while also futureproofing their purchase. These machines will definitely boost your productivity at home and at work.

To further boost productivity, the bundle comes with Microsoft 365 Family, which comes with a total of 6TB cloud storage which can be shared with up 6 people (1TB per person), premium Office apps such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, as well as advanced security for email and files via Microsoft OneDrive, which also lets you access and share a variety of files with ease.
For the full list of ASUS laptops with the special deal, we’ve listed them right below here.

Model
Display
CPU
GPU
RAM
SSD
OS
Price

ASUS A409J-BBV351T
14″ FHD
Intel® Core™ i3-1055G1
GeForce MX250 2GB GDDR5
4GB
512GB
Windows 10 Home
RM2,099

ASUS VivoBook S530F-NBQ451T/52T/53T/54T
15.6″ FHD
Intel® Core™ i5-8265U
GeForce MX150 2GB GDDR5
4GB
512GB
Windows 10 Home
RM2,299

ASUS VivoBook S531F-LBQ488T/489T/490T/491T
15.6″ FHD
Intel® Core™ i5-10210U
GeForce MX250 2GB GDDR5
4GB
512GB
Windows 10 Home
RM3,099

ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481F-ABM036T
14″ FHD
Intel® Core™ i5-10210U
Intel UHD Graphics 620
8GB
512GB
Windows 10 Home
RM4,399

ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481F-LBM068T
14″ FHD
Intel® Core™ i5-10210U
GeForce MX250 2GB GDDR5
8GB
512GB
Windows 10 Home
RM4,699

Lucky Draw

On top of the special deals, there’s also a Mega Lucky Draw with Intel that you can join, with a pool of prizes worth up to RM8,000 up for grabs. As for what the prizes are, we’ve included them right below here:

Grand Prize = 1 x Mi Robot Vacuum worth RM1,199
1st Runner Up = 1 x 20″ Mi Metal Carry-On Luggage worth RM759
2nd Runner Up = 1 x Mi Car Purifier worth RM599
Consolation Prizes = 20 x Seagate 2TB HDD worth RM279

To be eligible, you will only to take three simple steps:

Purchase selected 10th Gen Intel Core ASUS devices at the ASUS Modern Devices Mega Sales promotion.
Like the official SNS Facebook page, share the pinned post of the lucky draw campaign, and tag two friends in the comments section of the original post.
When registering, you will have fill it up the form with your personal details and submit the proof of purchase to be eligible. Click right here to register.

Once again, the ASUS Modern Devices Mega Sales promotion will be happening from 18th June to 30th June 2020. If you want to check out the promotion yourself, click right here.
Pokdepinion: If you’ve been looking to upgrade your laptop, might as well check it out consider your options. The free stuff might just be enticing enough for you to upgrade now.
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GIGABYTE Unveils First PCIe 5.0 SSD – The AORUS Gen5 10000

GIGABYTE Technology recently announced the newest AORUS Gen5 10000 SSD with a read speed of 10GB/s. The AORUS Gen5 10000 SSD, powered by a new generation PCIe 5.0 controller and ultra-fast 3D-TLC NAND Flash, outperforms PCIe 4.0 SSDs by more than 55% and is available in 1TB to 4TB capacity variants with an M.2 2280 interface for easy installation and superior functionality.
Furthermore, the separate SSD and heatsink provide customers with greater freedom in system design and thermal choices. GIGABYTE’s unique SSD Tool Box programme offers customers real-time SSD status in order to maximise performance, thermal stability, and capabilities.

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The AORUS Gen5 10000 SSD has the newest Phison PS5026-E26 8-channel controller, giving customers complete control over random read speed. The SSD unleashes the full potential of PCIe 5.0 performance with 10 GB/s ultra-fast access speed, a 40% improvement over the previous generation, thanks to an over 200-layer stack structure, maximum 2400MT/s bandwidth 3D-TLC NAND Flash, and LPDDR4 cache architecture.
The AORUS Gen5 10000 SSD, with its multi-core architecture PS5026-E26 controller, not only increases AI multitasking operations, but also elevates content creators, gamers, and users looking for high performance to the next level.
Simultaneously, the GIGABYTE R&D team is working to validate next-generation NAND Flash and components, which can increase performance and access speed to more than 12 GB/s. This positions GIGABYTE to be the market’s top one, combining the premium performance of PCIe 5.0 SSD with the distinctive power of GIGABYTE engineering.

Normally, high-speed SSDs create large quantities of heat while operating at maximum speed, and thermal throttling is engaged as a safeguard to avoid data loss and wear on the memory chips and controllers but also slows down the transfer rate and performance.
Because many modern motherboards already include an M.2 heatsink, the AORUS Gen5 10000 SSD is uniquely engineered with an easily detachable full-covered copper heatsink. Depending on their demands, users can utilise the built-in cooler on their motherboards or the enclosed heatsink with the SSD.
For more information or to catch the latest news about the AORUS Gen5 10000 SSD, feel free to visit GIGABYTE’s official website.
Pokdepinion: A 55% faster than PCIe 4.0 SSDs? Sure or not? Hmm, can’t wait to test it out in benchmarks to actually see it with my own eyes because if it’s true, this is some major breakthrough for everyone!
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#Pokdepicks Best Value Smartphones 2018

2018 has been an amazing year, with manufacturers trying their utmost best to surprise us, just as we are getting used to flagships just upping their game by slapping in a new chipset and calling it a day. Of course, there are manufacturers who are still trying to do this, and we honored them in our #Pokdepicks Best Smartphones of 2018. But what’s really cool are those who push the boundaries of what’s possible even when the budget is limited. Here’s our top value smartphones for 2018.
POCOPHONE F1

The ultimate value device of this year, will of course, go to the POCOPHONE F1. The POCOPHONE F1 made waves when it was first launched in India, bringing flagship specifications down to a price we are more accustomed to paying for a mid-range device. A Snapdragon 845 chipset, a flagship-class Sony Exmor RS IMX 363, which is shared with the best single-camera smartphone out there, mind you, and of course, a simple design which is made of polycarbonate but doesn’t feel cheap at all. All that for just RM1299? An absolute steal. Also it made it into both our #Pokdepicks shortlists because it was just that good.

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Realme 2 Pro

The Realme 2 Pro is the highest specced smartphone below RM1000. Yes, it usually goes for RM1099, but every week, it is available on Shopee for just RM999. It packs a Snapdragon 660 AIE, 8GB LPDDR4 RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 storage. That’s better than most devices that cost less than RM2000 can offer! The rest of the Realme 2 Pro are decidedly mid-range, but to be able to offer such premium specifications in a device this affordable is a feat in its own.
Realme C1

For the sub-RM500 segment, the Realme C1 takes the cake. A Snapdragon 450 chipset, a large 6.3″ display and a pretty decent dual-camera setup behind just takes the cake. It’s usual price might put it up against some pretty strong competition like the Xiaomi Redmi 6, but just like the Realme 2 Pro, every week you can get it for just RM399 on the weekly Lazada flash sale. Also did we mention that you can play PUBG Mobile pretty well on this affordable little smartphone?

Honorary mention: Xiaomi Mi A2

Another smartphone that we’d like to mention is Xiaomi’s Mi A2. For a proper Android One device, it is one of the most affordable ones that you can get in the market at just RM999 from launch date and now you can get it at just RM899, absolutely a bargain. Being a mid-range device, it almost ticks in every department that you’d want in a smartphone. Packing a Snapdragon 660 AIE inside, it definitely offers a capable SoC. The camera configuration is also a decent one to add to that.
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Elden Ring is widely known to be a very difficult game but this one YouTuber took it upon themselves to beat the game using only their butt. Here’s what went down.
YouTuber Actually Beats Elden Ring Using Only Their Butt

While many gamers are busy trying to get the best speedrun record for Elden Ring, popular YouTuber Distortion2 took up a different challenge. He has actually beaten the game using only his butt, literally although not physically in real life, if that’s what you’re thinking.
The YouTuber started the game with the Ash of War Ground Slam, which sees the character slam their body down and dealing damage to enemies within a small area using their butts. Later parts of the game sees more powerful versions of the attack, such as Golden Slam and Erdtress Slam, but the goal still remains the same; bringing an end with the rear end.

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While the idea of doing so doesn’t sound too bad with patience, it’s amazing to think that they managed to beat the game in just 2 hours. Regardless, Elden Ring itself is a difficult game so taking up such a challenge will prove to be a stressful endeavour. This is especially the case when you need to be very close to enemies to deal damage, which puts you at a risky spot.
The only good thing about the attack is that it does quite a bit of damage when hit properly. You just have to time it right since it’s difficult to dodge while executing the maneuver, which takes quite a bit of time as is.
Elden Ring is currently available for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.
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Pokdepinion: Bringing a whole new meaning to “rear end”, and it’s pretty funny to watch. However, it does make me sad thinking how much trouble I had playing the game the normal way.
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ASUS to help Qualcomm launch their own gaming smartphone?

Qualcomm has not released a smartphone to the market yet, although they probably have some experience designing them with the Qualcomm Reference Design (QRD) devices. Still, none of them made it to consumers. That might soon change though with rumors pointing towards Qualcomm partnering ASUS to release a gaming phone with the Snapdragon 875 as early as the end of this year.
Usually Qualcomm will announce a new chipset at the end of the year, with OEMs releasing new devices based on them in the following year. Qualcomm might be inclined to release their own device so as to be able to properly optimize the overall experience on their hardware, instead of just focusing on the processor itself.
As you might expect, every OEM have their own mix and match of components, which results in differing user experiences between Android devices, even if their chipsets are the same. ASUS might be the best partner for Qualcomm to design a gaming phone together, as they do make the best gaming phone in the market right now. ASUS also has a pretty strong partnership with Qualcomm, being the first to release the ROG Phones on Qualcomm’s binned Snapdragon chipsets for three years in a row now.

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According to the rumors, the partnership will see Qualcomm and ASUS perform joint purchasing of components, which means that the two companies will like share certain parts. They are expected to produce about 1 million devices, with 500 000 to be marketed under the Qualcomm brand, while the remainder will be sold under the ROG Phone brand. Usually ASUS waits for the “Plus” variant for their ROG Phones, so there’s a possibility that there won’t be a Snapdragon 875 Plus next year, or ASUS will release two ROG Phones in 2021, if these rumors are true. Or will ASUS bring a TUF Gaming Phone to market?

Qualcomm is expected to take the wraps off the Snapdragon 875 at the upcoming Snapdragon Tech Summit which is happening this 1st December. Maybe we will get our first peek at the first Qualcomm smartphone then.
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Pokdepinion: Well, I would be quite interested to have a phone with the Snapdragon logo on the back.
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New ASUS TUF Gaming laptops with GeForce RTX 30 series graphics to start from RM5299

ASUS has just announced their latest TUF Gaming laptops powered by the GeForce RTX 30 series graphics. As you might have noticed, ASUS have applied their new, minimalist TUF Gaming logo to their laptops this year, and this allows for a sleeker looking design overall. The best part? Well, they are also offered at pretty affordable prices.
For the first batch, ASUS Malaysia will be bringing in the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Dash F15. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 will be available with the latest AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors, while the TUF Gaming Dash F15 pack the 11th Gen Intel Core H series processors, ensuring that there’s something for everyone.
TUF Gaming A15 – from RM5299

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The design on the TUF Gaming A15 is carried over from the current-gen AMD Ryzen 4000 TUF Gaming A15, but with a new logo. The battery is also significantly bigger at 90WHr, but you do lose out on the ability to use 2.5″ drive with the new 2021 TUF Gaming A15. Of course, performance is also going to take a huge leap in the right direction with the new Zen 3-based AMD Ryzen 7 5800H and GeForce RTX 3070 and RTX 3060 graphics.
TUF Gaming A15 Specs

FA506Q-MHN063T
FA506Q-RAZ030T

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H @ 3.0 GHz (up to 4.3 GHz Boost), 8C/16T, 7nm FinFET, 45W TDP

RAM
16GB (2 x 8GB) 3200 MHz DDR4

GPU
AMD Radeon Graphics, 8CU @ 2000MHz
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6
AMD Radeon Graphics, 8CU @ 2000MHz
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6

Storage
512GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD
(1 x M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD slots vacant)
1TB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD
1 x M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD slots vacant)

Connectivity
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax
Bluetooth 5.2
Wired
1 x Gigabit LAN
3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C
1 x Proprietary charging port

Display
15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) 144Hz IPS-level LCD, 62.5% sRGB, Adaptive Sync
HDMI 2.0b
15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) 240Hz IPS-level LCD, 100% sRGB, Adaptive Sync
HDMI 2.0b

Audio
2 x speakers
1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack

Power
200W power adapter
90WHr 4-cell Li-polymer battery

Dimensions
359 x 256 x 24.3 mm

Weight
2.3 kg

Price
RM5299
RM6699

Availability
Mid-February
End of January

TUF Gaming Dash F15 – from RM6699

We have already discussed the TUF Gaming Dash F15 previously. In a nutshell, it is a lineup from ASUS to bring the last-gen ROG Zephyrus G15’s portability at a more affordable price under the TUF Gaming series. Under the hood also lies the latest GeForce RTX 3070 graphics and the 11th Gen Intel Core H series processor.
TUF Gaming Dash F15 Specs

FX16P-RAZ054T

Processor
Intel Core i7-11370H, 4C/8T @ 3.3GHz (up to 4.8GHz Boost, 10nm SuperFin

RAM
16GB DDR4-3200 (8GB on-board + 8GB SO-DIMM)

GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6

Storage
1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
(2 x M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD slots)

Connectivity
Wireless
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200, 802.11ax
Bluetooth 5.2
Wired
1 x Gigabit LAN
3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
1 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C
1 x Proprietary charging port

Display
15.6″ FHD 240Hz IPS-level LCD, 100% sRGB, Adaptive Sync
HDMI 2.0b

Audio
2 x speakers
1 x 3.5mm combo jack

Power
76WHr, 4-cell Li-ion battery
200W power adapter

Dimensions
360 x 252 x 19.9 mm

Weight
2.0 kg

Price
RM6999

Availability
End of January 2021

ASUS Malaysia will also be bringing in the white variant at a later date, sometime in Q2 2021, so if you want a sleeker version of the ASUS TUF Gaming Dash F15, you can also hold out for that one.
Pokdepinion: I think the ASUS TUF Gaming Dash F15 should prove quite popular among students who want a bit more portable gaming performance.
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ROG Strix XG32VQ and XG35VQ announced; huge gaming monitors with FreeSync and Aura Sync!

High end gaming monitors with FreeSync are harder to come by than those with G-Sync, and that’s a pity because FreeSync monitors are usually more affordable. There is the insanely wide Samsung CHG90 49″ 32:9 monitor using the new Quantum Dot display technology, but ASUS ROG is ready to offer gamers more options if they do not want such a wide view.
ROG Strix XG32VQ

The ROG Strix XG32VQ features a 1440p 16:9 VA panel that has a 1800R curvature for an immersive gaming experience. According to ASUS, the 1800R curvature allows every point to be equidistant from the viewer for a more comfortable viewing experience. The ROG Strix XG32VQ goes all the way up to 144 Hz and has 125% sRGB coverage for more vibrant colors.

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It also features ASUS Aura Sync RGB lighting behind the monitor as well as a Light Signature projection kit for a little extra customization.
ROG Strix XG35VQ

If you need more width, the ROG Strix XG35VQ is a 35″ ultra-wide 21:9 monitor with a 3440×1440 100 Hz VA panel. The ROG Strix XG35VQ has a bit less sRGB gamut coverage, coming in at 100% sRGB, but that’s still plenty for vivid colors.
The ROG Strix XG35VQ also comes with ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur technology to deliver a sharper experience for fast paced games and movies.
Both the ROG Strix XG32VQ and the ROG Strix XG35VQ will be available by end of February 2018, with prices yet to be announced. The monitors will be covered by a 3-year warranty, with ASUS Malaysia promising 1-to-1 swaps throughout the warranty period.
Pokdepinion: The ROG Strix XG32VQ and XG35VQ seems like great gaming monitors for AMD gamers!
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Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales on PS5 Can Run at 4K 60FPS

Swing through the city like never before on PS5 with an optional 4K / 60fps Performance Mode. #MilesMoralesPS5 #SpiderManPS5 pic.twitter.com/FhPEPLjnKL
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Not long ago, we learned about a good list of upcoming games slated for the PlayStation 5, which you can read about by clicking right here. One of the standout titles coming is definitely Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and it looks like the game will be able to run at 4K 60FPS.
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Running in 4K 60FPS on PS5

According to the official Insomniac Games Twitter account, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales will have an optional performance mode. This will allow the game to run at 4K 60FPS on the PlayStation 5. Given how much stronger the PS5 is compared to the PS4, it’s not a big surprise but that’s still a huge feat nonetheless.

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In comparison, Marvel’s Spider-Man for the PS4 ran at Full HD or slightly higher at 30FPS depending on whether you’re playing on the PS4 or PS4 Pro. With that being said, the performance mode being optional does raise a few questions. Will the game have multiple performance modes? If so, what will the other modes enable?

Perhaps there might be one that will allow 120FPS but at a lower resolution. For now, many gamers would set the next gen gaming benchmark at 4K 60FPS. As for whether there will be sacrifices made in quality to be able to meet this requirement, it is still unknown at this point in time. It would be interesting to see when both the game and the next gen console is finally out.
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Pokdepinion: I got a new 4K 120Hz display ready for this. Can’t wait to get my hands on the PlayStation 5 and try out all the games coming its way.
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HUAWEI Adds HUAWEI Academy To Their HUAWEI Video App

HUAWEI has just introduced HUAWEI Academy to their online video streaming mobile application, HUAWEI Video. There are 300 new educational videos with subjects ranging from academia to acting to sports. The videos will feature content from 22 trained and experienced experts in their individual fields, in the hopes of helping viewers develop, sharpen and master their capabilities in a wide range of areas.

HUAWEI Academy is catered to Malaysians
In choosing the content to be featured in HUAWEI Academy, HUAWEI took into account the top three areas that Malaysians have the most interest in, which include UPSR and SPM topics, acting courses for aspiring performers, and sports courses for the active viewers who enjoy working out and outdoor activities. Here’s a list of some of the new content that will be featured in the mobile streaming app.

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Course/ Topic
Course Name
Expert

UPSR
Mathematics
5-Minute Tips to Achieve High Score in
UPRS Mathematics Exam
Hemarubini A/P
Ramanathan

PT3 Science
5-Minute Tips to have fun and achieve
high score in PT3 science
Nurul Hazirah Binti Hamzah

SPM Sejarah
5-Minute Tips to achieve high score in
SPM Sejarah Exam
Jaya Prathap A/L Gunaseelan
Shankar A/L Kumberasamy

SPM Bahasa Malaysia
5-Minute Tips to score High in SPM
Bahasa Melayu Exam
T.Tamilarasi A/P M.Thambusamy
Hasni Bin Halim

University Programming
5 Minute Tips to master the basic skill
of C++ programming
T.S Khoh Wee How

Badminton
20 lessons with Goh Liu Ying to be a
Badminton Master
Goh Liu Ying

Futsal
20 lessons to make you a Futsal Field
Superstar
Syed Adney

Diving
20 lessons to become a safe and
proficient Diving Explorer
Ling Hua Wei

MMA
20 lessons to Learn Mixed Martial Art
Peter Hugh Davis

Cycling
20 Lessons to ride like a professional
Cyclist
Fatehah Mustapa
Aldrian Yeo

Film Director
20 lessons to reveal the secrets of a
Film Director
Zulkarnain Azhar

Action Film
20 lessons to unveil the secrets behind
Action Films
Frank See
James Chung
Ali Arami Bin Adzahar

Director of
Photography
20 lessons to master the art of
filmmaking with your mobile phone
Madnor Kassim

Production
Designer
20 lessons to reveal the secrets of a
Film Production Designer
Rhine Ooi
Tam Khalid
Norela bt Ulis

Acting
20 lessons to know Sangeeta’s secrets
in Acting
Sangeeta Krishnasamy

HAUWEI can access HUAWEI Academy content right now using the HUAWEI Video app. Not just that, new HUAWEI users can enjoy three months of HUAWEI Video’s premium access when they purchase the following HUAWEI devices:

HUAWEI P40 series
HUAWEI Nova 7 series
HUAWEI Matepad series

Pokdepinion: I think this is a good move on HUAWEI’s part, especially with the UPSR and SPM content. I can see a lot of parents being interested with that.
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Pre-order the OPPO A57 NOW, priced at just RM1098!

Pre-orders for the latest selfie-centric device from OPPO, the A57, have just started, priced at just RM1098. From 20th April until 26th April, you can pre-order the device from OPPO’s Official Online Store and the various online shopping sites including Lazada, 11street and Shopee. With every pre-order, you will be getting a complimentary selfie stick and a small mystery gift. For those who prefer to get their devices as soon as they pay for it, the OPPO A57 will be available from OPPO Concept Stores nationwide from 27th April.

The OPPO A57 makes taking selfies easier than ever with a 16MP front camera and Beautify 4.0, promising flawless selfies. If that’s not enough, the new bokeh effect will give your selfies a blurred background to help you stand out. The rear camera is a 13MP one, with PDAF technology from Sony.

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Aside from its photographic prowess, the OPPO A57 features a fast fingerprint reader with a hydrophobic zirconium surface. An octa-core Snapdragon 435 paired with 3GB of RAM keeps the OPPO A57 running smoothly, while the 2900 mAh keeps the lights on here. It runs on ColorOS 3.0 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
The OPPO A57 will be available in rose gold and gold color.
Pokdepinion: The OPPO A57 looks like yet another option for selfie aficionados, and personally I am very interested in how they pulled off bokeh effects without having a secondary camera for depth perception.
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HUAWEI P Smart Z Is The Company’s First Phone With A Pop-up Camera

It seems that HUAWEI has made their way into the pop-up camera smartphone segment with the HUAWEI P smart Z. Thanks to the design, it comes with a big 6.59-inch display that’s not ruined by any notches whatsoever.
HUAWEI P smart Z
Revealed at Amazon Italy, the phone is no flagship smartphone to say the least. It is a mid-range device which uses a Kirin 710F chipset that packs 4GB RAM that comes with 64GB of internal storage. There’s no confirmation of fast charging, but the phone does offer a USB Type-C port to charge its 4000mAh battery.
Other than that, it sports a dual 16MP+2MP camera setup at the back. As for its pop-up camera, it offers a 16MP selfie shooter. It is said that the phone has been tested to last 100,000 cycles (of popping up its camera) and it can withstand 12kg of force.

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Running on EMUI 9.0 (based on Android 9 Pie), the HUAWEI P smart Z is priced at €280 (~RM1,302) where it is said to come out in one or two month’s time. There’s three color variants available; Sapphire Blue, Midnight Black, and Emerald Green.
Pokdepinion: The two tone finish at the back kind of reminds me of a Pixel… I wonder if it’ll make it to the Malaysian market. It’ll be interesting to see how much they’ll price it here (if it indeed comes here).

[UPDATE]: HUAWEI will still continue supporting all existing HUAWEI and HONOR smartphones!
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New Vertical-Stacking MicroLED Tech Could Make Ultra-Small Display Sizes

Widely regarded as the ‘holy grail’ of display technologies, there’s one major technical issue that currently prevents MicroLED from dominating the display market: size.
Image: Younghee Lee (MIT News)
Researchers over at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has designed a new fabrication technique that can massively shrink the MicroLED panels into literal microscopic sizes. The technique is called ‘vertical stacking’, and it’s pretty self-explanatory. A MicroLED panel is functionally similar to an OLED panel, but since it doesn’t contain organic elements (hence the ‘O’ in OLED), burn-in will not occur in these panels.
In case you need more details on how it works: a typical display panel contains pixels – and with each of them comprises of three subpixels: Red, Green and Blue (some panel types uses fourth subpixel but we won’t discuss that for simplicity’s sake). All three subpixels sit next to each other and when they’re viewed far enough, human eyes won’t be able to tell it apart and will blend them together to form the white color when all three are evenly illuminated.

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The currently limitation of MicroLED is its low yields as you go higher in terms of pixel density, and that’s why you are only seeing MicroLED in huge panels such as Samsung’s The Wall. The latest version of Samsung’s MicroLED, named CX, still have size limits on 50 inches. This technique from MIT however, will put all the subpixels behind one another and makes pixels much tighter and prevents a ‘screen door’ effect which happens if the pixel density is too low for the naked eye if viewed too close.
What does that mean in practical terms? With researchers achieving pixel densities of up to 5,000 ppi (pixels per inch), this technique meant it’s possible to put MicroLED displays on small form factors such as VR devices, researchers say. For reference, a typical desktop monitor has the pixel density of ~160 ppi, and smartphones usually exceeds 400 ppi, which makes it almost impossible to discern individual pixels even when you’re looking at it extremely closely.
Of course, this is still in the labs and we’re possibly still years away from mainstream MicroLED adoption, and besides, the cost and cooling challenges could be something to be aware as well. Still, if you’re patient enough, this panel may be the be-all-and-end-all of all displays.
Source: PC Gamer | MIT News
Pokdepinion: The development pace of MicroLED sure has picked up a lot in recent years.
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LG Introduces World’s First 1ms IPS Gaming Monitor

With IPS-type monitors, you would usually see them coming with 4ms rates. Now it’s all about to change as LG has unveiled their new LG UltraGearTM Nano IPS NVIDIA, G-SYNC gaming monitors.

They’ve introduced the new 38GL950G and 27GL850 monitors, with them being 38-inch and 27-inch respectively. Both UltraGear Nano IPS monitors features fast 144Hz refresh rate, which is overclockable to 175Hz.

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With the 38-inch variant, you’ll get a screen resolution of 3840 x 1600 and it’s 2560 x 1440 for the 27-inch model. As for their color gamut, they offer DCI-P3 98% for vibrant and flicker-free detailed images.
There’s also RGB lighting on the larger variant, which comes with Sphere Lightning 2.0 at the back of the monitor. It also offers support for VESA DisplayHDR 400 and is certified by NVIDIA through over 300 tests for performance and image quality for a great gaming experience.
LG has said that the 38-inch model supports NVIDIA G-SYNC while the smaller brother is a FreeSync monitor but G-SYNC compatible.
The new LG UltraGear Nano IPS gaming laptops are set to roll out next month, with the pre-orders for the 27GL850 starting on July 1st in America.
There’s yet to be confirmation on the availability of the monitors here in Malaysia, as well as their price but we will update once the details come out. Until then, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Apart from home appliances and TVs, LG products are really hard to find here..
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[TGS 2019] Nioh 2 Will Be Arriving in Early 2020

Alongside the start of Tokyo Game Show 2019, Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have released a brand new trailer for Nioh 2, along with details on when we can expect the game to be out.
The new trailer, which is entirely in Japanese, seems to focus largely on the narrative that Nioh 2 will tell. We also see some new snippets of gameplay as well, and it continues to look just as flashy and violent as before. It’s also worth noting that the graphics and animations that we see in this video look much better than the original Nioh. That’s not to say the first game looked poor, either, but it just seems that the bar has been raised here in the sequel.
Likely the most important piece of information divulged in the trailer comes at the end where it was revealed that Nioh 2 is planned to launch for the PlayStation 4 in early 2020. This is the first release date information we’ve heard about the game and it’s coming sooner than I think many may have expected.

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It’s also yet another game that is releasing in the early part of next year alongside other juggernauts like Final Fantasy VII Remake, Cyberpunk 2077, and many, many others. It’s going to be a very happening time for gamers across the globe, and I personally can’t wait for it.
If you want to check out the new TGS trailer for Nioh 2,we’ve included it at the top of this post. Once again, Nioh 2 will be coming to the PlayStation 4 in early 2020. No word yet on a release on other platforms.
Pokdepinion: Well, I certainly wasn’t expecting it so soon. Here I thought it would be sometime in Q3 or Q4 2020 instead. Well, let’s hope it will be another good game for all of us to enjoy.
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One of the most sought after gadgets in recent times is the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag. While we knew that it would indeed be coming to Malaysia, the official page to purchase it hasn’t been up…that is until now.
You Can Now Buy the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag in Malaysia

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Samsung recently launched the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag together with the Galaxy S21 series and Galaxy Buds Pro. We knew for a fact that it was coming to Malaysia as it’s one of the free gifts that comes with every pre-order of the new flagship smartphone, but no word yet on purchasing it on its own.
Now, you can buy it separately as Samsung Malaysia has finally put up the page for it. The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag will be retailing for RM79. This is particularly interesting as it was previously listed at RM119, which is a notable drop in price.

For those of you who aren’t aware, the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag makes use of Bluetooth connectivity to track down its location and whatever item it’s attached to. There is a Plus variant which supports ultra-wideband but that isn’t available in Malaysia, at least not yet.
Apart from that, it’s only available in black for now, and there are no bundle offers for it. If you’d like to get one yourself, click right here to head straight to the official page for it.
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Pokdepinion: It’s pretty useful but I’m gonna wait for when I’m going to travel more often before I get one for myself.
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AMD Radeon PRO W6000 Series bring RDNA 2 to desktop and mobile workstations!

AMD has announced the AMD Radeon PRO W6000 series workstation graphics, featuring their latest RDNA 2 graphics architecture. While they aren’t the beefiest RDNA 2 GPUs in the market, they offer a new level of performance and efficiency with the newer architecture, as well as hardware-accelerated raytracing.
As you would expect, all the Radeon PRO graphics are certified for leading professional applications with top ISVs to ensure maximum stability and reliability. AMD also integrated the AMD Secure Processor to serve as a hardware root-of-trust in your GPU on the Radeon PRO W6000 series graphics.

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The top of the line Radeon PRO W6000 series graphics is the Radeon PRO W6800, which is based on the same GPU as the Radeon RX 6800 with 60 CUs to deliver 79% faster performance than its predecessor. However unlike its gaming counterpart which has 16GB GDDR6 memory, the Radeon PRO W6800 packs 32GB of GDDR6 ECC memory to tackle massive workloads.

AMD Radeon PRO W6000 series also marks the debut of the smallest RDNA 2 GPU for desktop with the Radeon PRO W6600. This is based on a 28 CU RDNA 2 GPU mated to 8GB GDDR6 running at 14Gbps. It is similar to the Radeon RX 6600M, and even has a similar power TBP of 100W.
For mobile workstation users, AMD will also be offering the Radeon PRO W6600M. It has a slightly lower TBP of 90W but comes with the same 28 CUs, 32MB Infinity Cache and 8GB GDDR6 memory as its desktop Radeon PRO W6600 counterpart.
AMD Radeon PRO W6000 Series Workstation Graphics Specs

AMD Radeon PRO W6600M
AMD Radeon PRO W6600
AMD Radeon PRO W6800

CUs
28
28
60

Cores
1792 Stream Processors
28 Ray Accelerators
1792 Stream Processors
28 Ray Accelerators
3840 Stream Processors
60 Ray Accelerators

Performance
20.8 TFLOPS FP16
10.4 TFLOPS FP32
20.8 TFLOPS FP16
10.4 TFLOPS FP32
35.66 TFLOPS FP16
17.83 TFLOPS FP16

Infinity Cache
32MB
32MB
128MB

Memory
8GB GDDR6
8GB GDDR6
32GB GDDR6

Memory bus width
128-bit
128-bit
256-bit

Target power
65~90W
100W
250W

Price
N/A
$649 (~RM2672)
$2249 (~RM9260)

The AMD Radeon PRO W6800 is already available now, while the Radeon PRO W6600 will be available in the coming months in Q3 2021. Meanwhile laptops featuring the Radeon PRO W6600M will be available in HP Fury ZBook G8 mobile workstation in select countries starting July 2021.
Pokdepinion: I must say, AMD does know how to make blower cards look good.
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Are you ready for a brand new VR game for the PlayStation 4? Perhaps the mystery adventure game Déraciné could be the one you are looking for.
New PS4 VR Mystery Game Déraciné Coming Soon

The folks over at Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore has announced the release date for the upcoming PS4 VR mystery adventure game Déraciné.

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The game will be launching on 6th November 2018 and will be available in both physical Blu-Ray and digital download. If you pre-order the physical copy of the game, you will be getting the Classroom Déraciné Dynamic Theme for your PlayStation 4. As for pre-orders for the digital download edition, you will get the theme as well as a special Déraciné Avatar Set consisting of 7 avatars.
For those of you who are not aware of the game, here’s a brief synopsis of the game as listed in their official PlayStation website:
Taking the role as an unseen faerie in a secluded boarding school, the player moves around in frozen time, collecting various bits of information that serve to unfold an overarching mystery.  The story is a new take on classic adventure games and utilizes PS VR’s technology to take gamers on an entirely unique and personal experience.

Déraciné will be retailing for RM129 for the physical Blu-Ray copy, and RM119 for the digital download edition. Pre-orders of the game is available from now until its release date. Once again, the game will be coming exclusively to the PlayStation 4 on 6th November 2018.
Pokdepinion: Well, time to un-dust the PSVR.
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HUAWEI MateStation S packs 7 huge features in a small body for RM2999!

Find out more about the HUAWEI MateStation S!
HUAWEI has been offering a number of attractive laptops in the Malaysian market, but they have just announced their first desktop PC here, the HUAWEI MateStation S for just RM2999. Desktop PCs do offer a number of advantages over laptops, and here are seven reasons why the HUAWEI MateStation S will offer a great upgrade to your working environment. Meanwhile, the HUAWEI AX3 Dual Core with WiFi 6 & WiFi mesh enabled is also coming soon at the price of RM199 only.
1. Smart keyboard comes included

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Instead of having to go out and buy your own keyboard, the HUAWEI MateStation S comes with a HUAWEI Wired Keyboard with Fingerprint. Not only does it improve your system security by adding biometrics verification, it is also a lot more convenient than keying in a password like you would have to with regular desktops. To start the HUAWEI MateStation S, all you need is a push of the fingerprint button. It is the only PC that’s able to turn on and login via just the keyboard!
The keyboard part of it is also quite interesting, with each key measuring 16.05 x 6.05 mm and offers a good 2.5mm of travel for a comfortable touch-typing experience. There’s also a sleek metal frame around the keys to add to the minimalist appeal of the MateStation S.
2. A smarter multitasking experience

HUAWEI’s extensive development into the HUAWEI Share ecosystem is carried over to the HUAWEI MateStation S. All you need to do is tap your HUAWEI device on the keyboard’s Right Shift key and you will be able to seamlessly drag-and-drop files between the HUAWEI MateStation S and your smartphone, and even copy and paste content between them. HUAWEI has also refined the HUAWEI Share feature for the HUAWEI MateStation S to better take advantage of desktop displays, with the ability to open up to three mobile app windows at once, further enhancing your multitasking capabilities.
3. A viewing experience that’s easier on the eyes

While you can use pretty much any display that supports HDMI input, HUAWEI also offers the option to bundle the HUAWEI MateStation S with a 23.8″ FHD display. The display sports a 90% screen-to-body ratio, which matches the minimal design of the HUAWEI MateStation S and the keyboard. It is TUV Rheinland-certified Low Blue Light to protect your eyes during extended usage, and also sports Flicker Free certification to provide a more comfortable viewing experience.
4. 8.6L space-saving design

The first thing that often comes to mind when you consider a desktop PC is its size and the amount of space it requires. But the HUAWEI MateStation S is designed to not take up as much room on your desk, with its 8.6L chassis that measures just 9cm wide and 29cm tall. That’s about just a third of a regular desktop PC case. On top of being compact, the HUAWEI MateStation S touts a unique sleek star trail design on the front that also hide a cooling vent, making it both visually appealing and functional at the same time. This definitely isn’t your average black box.
5. Smart and silent cooling

Speaking of the cooling, the HUAWEI MateStation S packs an efficient cooling system that keeps the processor cool while being really silent. The HUAWEI MateStation S’ CPU cooler features vertical blades that push air into a high-density bionic heatsink to quickly dissipate the heat from the processor. The fans boast of whisper-quiet operation at just 22dB under normal use and 28dB at maximum speed. You won’t even wake a sleeping baby with the HUAWEI MateStation S’ fan noise.
6. Powerful performance for everything

The HUAWEI MateStation S is powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, a six-core 7nm processor that brings impressive multitasking performance for your daily productivity. The processor also sports the integrated Radeon Graphics which offers sufficient graphics prowess to tackle some light gaming and also accelerate multimedia workloads.

HUAWEI equipped the MateStation S with two SO-DIMM slots to support dual-channel DDR4-3200 memory, which is vital to not only deliver a good multitasking experience, but also to get the most out of the integrated graphics. Speaking of which, the MateStation S can accommodate a number of upgrades, with a PCIe x16 slot, PCIe x1 slot and two M.2 2280 slots. Out of the box, the HUAWEI MateStation S comes with a high-speed SSD that’s connected to the PCIe 3.0 x4 interface that supports a maximum bandwidth of 32Gbps.
7. Advanced connectivity
On top of the performance and upgradeability, the HUAWEI MateStation S also boasts of plenty of ports. At the front of the case, there’s a USB-C port that not only supports fast data transfers, but also 18W fast charging for smartphones. Over on the rear there’s an RJ45 Ethernet port, USB-A ports, HDMI and VGA display outputs as well as a Serial port to support you in different tasks. There’s also 2×2 MIMO WiFi and a Gigabit LAN port, allowing you to connect to the Internet without needing any extra hardware. The HUAWEI MateStation S comes with Bluetooth 5.0 support too.

Interested in the HUAWEI MateStation S to upgrade your computing experience? Well all you need to do is head on over to the HUAWEI Store Online to find out more about the HUAWEI MateStation S! There are free gifts worth up to RM855 upon purchase, but as usual, terms and condition apply and it will only be available while stocks last.
Find out more about the HUAWEI MateStation S!
This is an exclusive article for HUAWEI Malaysia.
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HUAWEI Carnival Coming To Town Near You – Up To RM6Million Worth Of Prizes To Be Won

HUAWEI Malaysia will be hosting a 2-day carnival which starts from the 9th till the 10th of June 2018 where you stand a chance of winning prizes worth up to RM6million when you purchase selected HUAWEI devices.
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With the promo, users stand a chance to win up to 20 units of Perodua Axia or 60 units of PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 10 when they make a purchase of selected HUAWEI devices from HUAWEI Carnival’s participating outlets in the country.

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For you to be eligible, you must make a purchase among these devices;

HUAWEI P20
HUAWEI P20 Pro
HUAWEI Mate 10
HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro
HUAWEI nova 3e
HUAWEI nova 2i
HUAWEI nova 2 lite

For the P20 Series and Mate 10 Series, you would get a HUAWEI Body Fat Scale as your free gift which is worth RM186. As for the nova series, you will be getting a HUAWEI Wooden Bluetooth Speaker that is worth RM120.
The list of participating hotspots and e-commerce platforms are as followed:

Mid Valley Megamall
Plaza Low Yat
Digital Mall Seksyen 14
Sunway Pyramid
The Mines
KB Mall
Kuantan Parade
Taiping Sentral Mall
Central Square, Perak
City Plaza & UTC
Prangin Mall
Sunway Carnival Mall
Bukit Indah
Kluang Parade
Melaka AEON
Mydin/Giant Terengganu
Kompleks Karamunsing
Wisma Saberkas
Ipoh Parade
Vmall
Lazada
11street
Shopee

Note that for e-commerce platforms, gift will be delivered together with the device. A purchase of a device in a single receipth entitles to one entry for the lucky draw. Contestants are then required to fill in the participation form and drop the form into the lucky draw box at redemption booth.
The winners of the contest will be announced on the 29th of June 2018 (you would also need proof of a receipt). For more information on the contest, you can check that out at HUAWEI’s official Facebook page.
Pokdepinion: If you are planning on purchasing a recent HUAWEI device, why not test your luck while you’re at it? Who knows, you might win big :)
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