Actual PS5 Dev Kits Have Started Surfacing Online

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We’ve seen renders and we’ve see patent leaks on the PlayStation 5. We didn’t expect to see much from it until 2020 at least but now, pictures of actual PS5 dev kits have started to surface online and it looks surprisingly accurate to the initial leak.
Shared by Twitter user @Alcoholikaust, the two PS5 dev kits are primarily black and silver in color and also feature a V-shaped top which is apparently for improved air ventilation. We also see a controller plugged into one of the dev kits, but it just seems to be a standard DualShock 4. The
PS5 is planned to launch with the DualShock 5, but units of this new controller may not be in the hands of developers just yet which is why they’re utilizing the PS4 controller for now. As for who the developer is that has the PS5 dev kits in question, that is unknown at the moment.

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As has been mentioned countless times before, it’s worth noting that just because the PS5 dev kit looks like this doesn’t mean that the PS5 itself, which is set to launch next year, will look even remotely the same. Dev kits often look nothing at all like their actual console counterparts.
If you look in the image above, you can even see PS4 dev kits in the top right corner and it looks nothing like the PS4 that you probably have in your entertainment center. Normally, they’re large electronic equipment with the same, or roughly the same, internals as the actual console.
The PlayStation 5 is expected to release in Holiday 2020. We’re expected to hear more about it next year.
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Pokdepinion: I honestly don’t mind if the actual console uses that design. I kinda like it.
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Asus Lolliflash Review

When Asus launched the Asus Zenfone 2, they announced some rather interesting accessories like interchangeable cases, powerbanks and the innovative Lolliflash. We got our hands on one of these little toys and decided to take it for a test drive.
The Lolliflash includes three different filters for different tones.
If you take a lot of selfies, often end up with dark images due to lack of lighting and don’t want to spend ridiculous amount of money on the Casio EX-TR35, then this is the option for you. Why would I mention only selfies? Why not macro photography or even potraits using the rear camera? Because that is what the Lolliflash is designed for. As for the other use cases, you may want to look into Asus Zenflash that features a Xenon bulb. As for the Lolliflash, we have dual LEDs with different tones, much like you find in some of the high end smartphone’s rear camera flashes.
The Lolliflash features dual tone LEDs for it’s flash component.
Using the Lolliflash is rather straightforward. Opening up the box, you are presented with the flash itself, three different rubber filters and the manual. You can charge the Lolliflash using your micro USB cable (not included). It has three levels of brightness intensities that will blind you if you are using it for a selfie, well before you hit the shutter button on your smartphone.

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You can charge the Lolliflash using a micro USB cable
But there is a solution for that. There are three different filters provided with the Lolliflash. These are in white, blue and pink. All you need to do is just put on the filters on the Lolliflash, and you will immediately reduce the blinding effect, not to forget red-eye effects too. The Lolliflash fits right into your 3.5mm headphone jack so you do not have to hold it while taking the picture. One way it wins over flash is that you can review the image that you are taking, live rather than waiting for the result after shutter.
The Lolliflash is built with pretty good materials. The power button is located on the other side of the charger socket.
I’ve done a small test of the filters to see the difference between the images. I used maximum intensity of the Lolliflash and pointed it at a yellow object to identify the light reflection and absorption. The white filter seem to work like a “cloudy” white balance effect, while the blue and pink resulted like incandescent and fluorescent white balance effects respectively.
Image taken using Asus Zenfone 2 with Lolliflash and white filter
Image taken using Asus Zenfone 2 with Lolliflash and blue filter
Image taken using Asus Zenfone 2 with Lolliflash and pink filter
So, the Lolliflash is rather useful, but where does it fail? First of all, the filters are made of rubber and they look weird when fitted on the flash head. With a bit rough usage, the filters can come off pretty easily. I think snap on types made of plastic would have been nicer, but I would doubt the outcome of the light. Secondly, if you want to carry the Lolliflash along with you, you need to carry 3 filters along with it. You can’t just chuck them into our bags or they would get dirty and worse, torn. Perhaps Asus could have made a kind of compartment behind the head of the flash for storing the filters (they do speak innovation all the time, don’t they?) or maybe provide a simple carry case or pouch for the lolliflash. I’ve been carrying it for a few days now in the box that it came with wondering how am I going to solve this problem. Then again, I’m not really photogenic enough to take selfies, so this probably won’t always be in my messenger bag.
Pokdepinion: The Lolliflash is a handy tool if you have always needed front camera lighting. I believe most of the users are going to have problems with carrying all the filters together with the flash. Otherwise, SuperMommy is already eyeing this toy right now.

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Telltale Looking for Companies to Hire The Walking Dead Staff to Finish the Game

The last time we received an update from Telltale Games with regards to The Walking Dead, they said they are currently looking at options to try and finish development on the remaining two episodes of the series. Now, we have more information as to what that means.
A report from Kotaku states that Telltale is negotiating with other companies to complete development on The Walking Dead: Final Season using former members of their workforce. The report quotes anonymous sources said to be involved in the negotiations.

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Reportedly, work on the third episode of the final season was nearly completed at the time of the studio’s majority closure, with work on the fourth and final episode just beginning. Ideally, the sources say, the entire original development team would return, but as former Telltale workers are seeking other employment, the negotiations are time-sensitive as a result.
The end result of any potential deal would have this separate company bringing former Telltale employees on a contract basis. Funds would come from this other company for development rather than Telltale Games, which otherwise could have been used to provide severance that they did not provide to their former employees.
For now, it appears that there truly is still a chance that it might pop up. We just have to hope for the best. If it suddenly appears on online distributors like Steam again, then there’s a good chance it will finish up after all.
Source: Kotaku
Pokdepinion: After the awesomeness that is the second episode, I really hope they manage to finish up the remaining two episodes. I need to know the end of Clementine’s story, then I can kiss the series goodbye, once and for all. What about you guys?
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EA is Stepping Up to Purchase Codemasters – Cutting Off Take-Two

Previously, we learned about Take-Two Interactive agreeing to purchase Codemasters, the studio behind some of the many popular racing franchises you see today. This would do wonders to bolster the company’s gaming portfolio, especially on expanding to other game genres. However, those plans may be stopped as EA has stepped up to purchase Codemasters as well.

EA is Stepping Up to Purchase Codemasters

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According to a new report by Sky News, EA is said to have offered higher than Take-Two Interactive’s £725 million (RM3.9 billion) offer to acquire Codemasters. Unfortunately, there has been no comments on either side but the offer is expected to be made public soon.

Take-Two Interactive would have a huge interest in acquiring Codemasters so they can solidify their gaming portfolio with a more diverse offering. Moreover, they could even bring back their old Midnight Club franchise with help from the studio’s talent.
As for EA on the other hand, while Criterion Games is currently the studio behind Need for Speed games, the franchise on its own has been struggling in recent years. Having more experts in the genre could help reinvigorate the franchise and make it as popular as it was before.
For now, we’ll just have to be patient and wait for further updates on this. We’ll report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.

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Pokdepinion: Not surprised that EA is interested to acquire as well. Codemasters has a solid portfolio going for them after all.
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Genshin Impact 2.2 FREE Primogem Codes Unveiled

miHoYo recently had another official livestream, this time on the upcoming Genshin Impact 2.2. It revealed a good amount of details on what we can expect in the next update, especially character banner reruns. If you’re just looking for free Primogems, then we have the list of codes right here.
Genshin Impact 2.2 Free Primogem Codes Unveiled

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As usual with new Genshin Impact updates, there will be codes that will allow you to redeem free Primogems. We have the list of new codes right here:

LBNDKG8XDTND = 100 Primogems
NB6VKHQWVANZ = 100 Primogems
BSNUJGQFUTPM = 100 Primogems

This will give you a grand total of 300 free Primogems in Genshin Impact. These codes are expected to expire on 4th October 2021 at 12AM EST. To redeem it, all you have to do is key in the code int he official gift page while logged in, but make you pick the server that you are in, otherwise it will be lost. PlayStation gamers can redeem it directly in the game itself via the Settings menu under Account.
Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port of the game coming in the near future.
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Pokdepinion: Gotta hurry up and redeem it if you haven’t done so already. It won’t last long, and while 300 Primogems ain’t much, it’s still better than nothing.
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ASUS ROG Cetra TWS Earbuds Launches in Malaysia For Just RM515

ASUS ROG Cetra TWS Earbuds

The ASUS ROG Cetra TWS Earbuds is the newest addition in the ROG audio gear lineup, building on the success of its wired counterparts. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 and is said to come with low-latency for a better gaming experience.
It features Hybrid ANC (active noise cancellation) which filters out ambient noise and comes with 10mm Neodymium magnet drivers in each bud. This is particularly interesting as more similar products come with drivers that are about 6mm in size. The frequency response is between 20Hz to 20kHz.

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Apart from that the ASUS ROG Cetra TWS Earbuds is said to feature up to 5.5 hours of battery life, with the charging case bringing another 21.5 hours of battery life, which brings a total of 27 hours. It’s uncertain if this figure includes ANC enabled or not. In case you plan on using it during workouts, it has an IPX4 resistance rating, so you should be fine.
The ASUS ROG Cetra TWS Earbuds will be available with a retail price of RM515 at all ASUS stores and authorized dealers nationwide as well as their official stores on Lazada and Shopee.
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Pokdepinion: Given how good the microphone was for its wired counterparts, I’m wondering if they managed to bring that in the wireless version as well. I’m not so hopeful since it would be difficult to do so, but let’s see how it goes when we manage to get our hands on it.
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Toby Fox Gives Lengthy Update on Deltarune Development And It’s Great

It’s the 5th anniversary of Undertale and creator Toby Fox has posted a lengthy update on the next game in the series, Deltarune. The post itself is very lengthy but if you don’t want to read the entire thing, we’re going to highlight the key points of the update.
Toby Fox Gives Lengthy Update on Deltarune Development

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According to Toby Fox himself via a blog post on the official Undertale website, Deltarune has become a much more complex and difficult game to develop compared to Undertale. As most of the development work is done solely by him, it has proven to be quite a challenge.
With that being said however, he mentioned that he reached a “significant milestone” for the game’s design. Now, Toby Fox has a clear vision of the flow, major battles, and events of the game. The first chapter of Deltarune was developed using the GameMaker engine, and he was looking for a replacement. In May 2020 however, he has decided to continue using the same engine as it’s the best fit for the game.
As far as Chapter 2 is concerned, Toby Fox believes he and his team can complete it by the end of this year, with exception of translation, porting, and bug testing. Yes, Toby Fox has a small team working on the game, confirming 3 other members who are on board. He then talked about issues with his wrists and hands slowing down his work, and he’s tried a bunch of solutions to aid him. He hopes that once the pandemic situation improves, he can go for surgery to fix it.
Toby Fox also mentioned that he may possibly be looking for new team members to join him in developing Deltarune, specifically for Chapter 3 and beyond. However, he also can’t guarantee that he will hire anyone else anyway as he believes adding more people wouldn’t necessarily speed up the development process. He then added on by saying that if people are interested, they should still email him about it anyway.
If you’re interested to join the Deltarune development team, and would like to see the requirements for the available roles, click right here. For now, there is no specific release date announced yet for the newer parts of the game. We will be reporting about it as soon as information becomes available.
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Pokdepinion: I loved Chapter 1 so much, I can’t wait for it. At the same time, I understand why it will take very long for the game to develop. I’m not sure I’d prefer an episodic format either given the massive cliffhanger at the end of Chapter 1 so I’ll just wait patiently here.
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Sony Announce The RX10 IV – New Flagship Model In Its Cyber-Shot RX10 Series!

Today, Sony has announce their new flagship model in the acclaimed Cyber-shot RX10 series, the RX10 IV (model DSC-RX10M4). It combines lightning fast AF and 24 fps continuous shooting with a 24-600mm F2.4-F4 zoom lens.
RX10 IV
Featuring the world’s fastest acquisition time of 0.03 seconds and up to 24 fps continuous shooting with full  AF/AE tracking, 315 phase detection points that rivals those the fastest professional interchangeable lens cameras out there. The new model delivers mobility and speed for imaging aficionados and professional looking for the ‘complete’ package.
The camera is equipped with the latest 1.0-type 20.1 MP6 Exmor RS CMOS stacked image sensor with DRAM chip along with BIONZ X image processor and front-end LSI. All together, these combine to maximise overall speed of operation and performance.

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A first for Sony cameras, the RX10 IV features a Fast Hybrid AF system that combines the advantages of 315 phase-detection AF points and contrast-detection AF to enable the camera to lock focus in as little as 0.03 seconds.
It also employs High-Density Tracking AF which concentrates AF around a subject to improve tracking and enhance focus accuracy.
The RX10 IV also has a high speed Anti-Distortion shutter that reduces the ‘rolling shutter’ effect, commonly experienced with fast moving subjects. A mechanical shutter mode is also available if required by the user.
The 24-600mmiv ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T lens on the Cyber-shot RX10 IV camera features a large maximum aperture of F2.4-F4.0. Included is a super ED (low-dispersion) glass element and ED aspherical lenses to minimise chromatic aberration, and ZEISS T Coating to minimize ghosting and flare. The lens also has a built-in Optical Steadyshot image stabilization that reduces camera shake and image blur.
In terms of video capturing, it becomes the latest Cyber-shot RX camera to offer 4K (QFHD 3840 x 2160) movie recording. In 4K mode, it utilizes XAVC S codec, allowing you to record videos at a high data rate of up to 100 Mbps depending on shooting mode.
The camera is set to come out this October 2017. To find out more on the camera itself and see full specifications, you can click here to checkout their official website.
Pokdepinion: Well for me personally, Sony’s cameras has never failed to impress. With the features that comes with this one, it certainly is a winner.
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3 New Xbox One X Teaser Trailers Released; Invites You to “Feel True Power”

The Xbox One X’s release is just around the corner. All of a sudden, we see a number of advertisements released on the machine. It looks superb.

3 New Xbox One X Teaser Trailers Released

The long-awaited Xbox One X, otherwise known as Project Scorpio and what we call the Xbox One on steroids, is just around the corner and while the system is still a few weeks away from being released to the masses, a new wave of advertisements from Microsoft are here to show off the system’s full capabilities.

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A new teaser video has gone live from Xbox ahead of the upcoming release of the Xbox One X. Specifically, the teaser video gives a taste of what’s in store from the Xbox One X and the system’s high-end capabilities with it being billed as “the world’s most powerful console,” including its enhanced 4K graphical and technical performance.
The 30-second spot highlighting a few of this year’s big titles on or coming to the system, such as Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Assassin’s Creed Origins, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, and a few older favorites on the system currently, such as Halo 5: Guardians.

The 2nd ad called “Gasp” focuses on the fact that the Xbox One X’s power will make your eye dilate, this one has the console making the actor gasp in awe. We get to see quite a few glimpses of games that will support the console, mostly focusing on Assassin’s Creed Origins and Middle-earth: Shadow of War.

And then the 3rd one called “Veins”, and it is all about making your veins pop out. We get to see a few glimpses of the games that will support the console, including Forza Motorsport 7 and Super Lucky’s Tale. Why would Minecraft make someone’s veins pop out is anyone’s guess but I wasn’t the one who created or directed it so I’m as clueless as you are.
The Xbox One X will release in stores on November 7th 2017. For a closer look at what the system can do, you can check out the new “Dilate”, “Gasp”, and “Veins” teaser videos listed throughout this post.

Pokdepinion: I will not deny the Xbox One X’s power and judging by the specs alone, it’s more than enough to triumph over the PS4 Pro. But, I’ll say this again; there’s no point in having games that look good if it isn’t an enjoyable game. The Xbox One needs a lot more killer apps.
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HMD Malaysia Releases Four Brand New Smartphones — Here’s All You Need To Know

We were present today at HMD Global’s (Malaysia) launching event, where they’ve unveiled four new smartphones across segments that includes the new Nokia 6.2, Nokia 7.2 as well as their features phones, Nokia 2720 Flip and Nokia 110.
Nokia 6.2

We start off with the Nokia 6.2, where it features a triple camera setup at the back and a PureDisplay. Powering it up is a Snapdragon 636 chipset and a 3500mAh battery under the hood. It comes with 4GB RAM that’s paired with 64GB of internal storage.

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The camera configuration of the Nokia 6.2 features a 16MP wide lens, 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 5MP depth sensor. As for selfies, there’s a 8MP shooter located at the front. Running on Android 9 Pie right off the bat, the smartphone comes with a 6.3-inch display. HDR10 support is also available.

If you are interested in the Nokia 6.2, it will be available from early October at the price of RM899, where you can find it at Nokia Malaysia’s flagship store on Lazada.
Nokia 7.2

The top end out of the four would be the Nokia 7.2, where it comes with a 48MP triple camera with Quad Pixel technology and ZEISS Optics. Nokia 7.2 comes with unique ZEISS bokeh styles, which you can find in the portrait mode that they claim can give stunning shots and exceptional image quality.
In terms of specifications, the Nokia 7.2 runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and in Malaysia, we will be getting the 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage variant. Similar to the Nokia 6.2, the Nokia 7.2 runs on Android 9 Pie and it also comes with a 6.3-inch display.

Besides the 48MP main camera, accompanying it is a a 8MP ultrawide sensor and a 5MP depth sensor to complete the triple camera setup at the back. On the front however, it offers a 20MP shooter. A 3500mAh battery is also packed inside.
The Nokia 7.2 is available starting from today at the price of RM1,299 and comes in Charcoal, Cyan Green, Ice color variants (Ice will be release later). Every purchase of the Nokia 7.2 will get you a free backpack as well as 16GB SD card, while stocks lasts. The difference with the Nokia 7.2 is that it is not only limited to their online store, you can also find the phone at authorized Nokia stores.
Nokia 110

Here we have the first feature phone from the company, the Nokia 110. It’s perfect who wants a simple phone to use. The Nokia 110 builds on their previous Nokia 105 device, by adding a camera, music, and games to deliver more entertainment value. Yes, it does come with the classic Snake and they’ve claimed that the battery can last you from sunrise to sunset on a single charge.

Fancy the Nokia 110? It will be made available in early October priced at RM120. It comes in Ocean Blue, Black, and Pink.
Nokia 2720 Flip (4G)

Back in the days, flip phones was the thing to have. Nokia is bringing back the good ol’ days with the Nokia 2720 Flip where it combines simplicity and reliability. It comes with built-in WhatsApp and Facebook to make sure that you stay connected.
Google Assistant is also available and just a button-push away, where you can do more with your voice. The phone looks ideal if you’re looking for a digital detox but also is there just in case you need to connect with your friends and family.

You can already get the Nokia 2720 Flip for the price of RM359. There was two colors shown at the launch, White and Black. Sadly we will be only getting the Black variant in stores.
Pokdepinion: I’m not going to lie. That Nokia 2720 Flip is very tempting.. I’m kind of interested into seeing how the Nokia 7.2 would perform in terms of the cameras. It is ZEISS after all.
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Black Shark is a liquid-cooled gaming smartphone — Xiaomi’s challenger to the Razer Phone is priced starting from just RM1855!

We have a new challenger!

Well the gaming smartphone market is definitely heating up. Razer took a bold step into the ring, making a whole new niche for itself with the Razer Phone. Like any respectable business, Xiaomi isn’t going to stand around and look at Razer while they succeed. The Black Shark is the Chinese tech giant’s answer to the Razer Phone, while being a whole lot more affordable.

The Black Shark packs the latest Snapdragon 845 chipset, paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. Gaming is resource intensive, and is definitely heat up any ordinary smartphone. To tackle the heat, the Black Shark comes with a liquid cooling system. Xiaomi claims that this system drops the temperatures of the Snapdragon 845 by 8°C, which is really quite a lot.

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Razer blew minds with the 120 Hz display they packed into the Razer Phone, which was a clear step up from the 60 Hz displays we see in lesser smartphones. There doesn’t seem to be a high refresh rate screen in the Black Shark, but it touts MEMC which stands for “motion estimation-motion compensation”, a technology we really enjoyed in the ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra. It promises a more fluid viewing experience, but it still isn’t true 120 Hz. Xiaomi still tries to keep things interesting though, with the 5.99″ 18:9 display sporting 97% DCI-P3 coverage.
Shark Space is a great add-on to scroll through your games in style
What it lacks in a nice, quick display, it makes up with an analog stick attachment. It apparently connects over Bluetooth, and has its own 340 mAh battery which is claimed to offer more than 30 hours of gaming. Sounds good? Other gaming optimizations included JOY UI and a unique X-design for better reception and ergonomics. JOY UI works with the additional side button which optimizes the device for gaming, as well as opens up Shark Space, allowing you to scroll through games like Steam’s Big Picture mode. There is even a gaming dock, allowing you to toggle important functions as well as monitor the system parameters with a single swipe of the home button.
The cameras on the Razer Phone may not be so hot, but the Black Shark’s might be. It sports a 12MP + 20MP rear camera configuration, and a 20MP selfie camera. This is a camera for gamers AND their selfie addict girlfriends, which are really common in China, I must add.
The most attractive part of the Black Shark — at least to us — is the price. Priced at RMB 2999 (~RM1855) for the 6GB/64GB variant, this is definitely the most affordable device with the Snapdragon 845. There is a higher end variant with 8GB/128GB, and even that isn’t that expensive at just RMB 3499 (~RM2164). As if that isn’t sweet enough a deal, the first 50 000 buyers will get it the analog stick attachment (worth RMB 179 (~RM111)) for free. Now only if you can get it here…
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And oh, check out that sexy Black-Green color option. Definitely not inspired by any major gaming brand. The green logo on the back is actually backlit, and serves as a notification light, among other things.
Black Shark Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Snapdragon 845 (4 x Kryo 385 @ 2.8 GHz, 4 x Kryo 385 @ 1.7 GHz)

GPU:
Adreno 630 @ 710 MHz

RAM:
6GB / 8GB

Display:
5.99″, FHD+ (2160 x 1080), 97% DCI-P3 coverage, MEMC technology

Storage:
64GB / 128GB UFS 2.1

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
12MP f/1.75, 1.25µm pixel pitch, 6P optics
20MP f/1.75, 1.0µm pixel pitch, 6P optics
Dual LED flash, portrait mode, HDR, PDAF, enhanced low light
Front Camera
20MP f/2.2, 1.0µm pixel pitch, 5P optics, Smart Beautify

OS:
Joy UI based on Android 8.0 Oreo

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/ac (2×2 MIMO)
Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX and aptX HD
FDD-LTE (Band 1/3/4/5/7/8/12)
TDD-LTE (Band 34/38/39/40/41)

SIM:
Dual nanoSIM

Battery:
Li-ion 4000 mAh (non-removable)

Dimensions:
161.6 x 75.4 x 9.25 mm (5.1mm at thinnest point)

Weight:
190 g

Pokdepinion: The backlight should be RGB, then this would be a through-and-through gamer phone.
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Super Mario Odyssey Co-Op Footage Released; One Player Controls “Cappy”

Wondering if the upcoming Nintendo Switch-exclusive Super Mario Odyssey can be played with more than 1 player? Check out the game’s co-op gameplay footage.

Super Mario Odyssey Co-Op Footage Released

Nintendo has recently released a new video on the upcoming Nintendo Switch-exclusive Mario game, Super Mario Odyssey. The video gives a look at the game’s co-op feature, with one player controlling Mario, and the other controlling his new friend (and hat) Cappy.

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With Cappy, players can move semi-independently (within a limited distance from Mario), and Mario can still throw his hat around without having to rely on the second player if necessary.
We get to see lot of exploration in the Wooded Kingdom, with the customary hunt for coins, moons, and location-specific currency, that allows the player to access the local Crazy Cap Store and purchase new outfits and hats for Mario.
The game’s capture feature is also showcased extensively, especially on local plant enemies that allow Mario to climb. Cappy can also clear the poisonous goo on the ground, because it’s definitely a good idea to wear a cap that you just used as a mop, to clean poison nonetheless.
If you want to check out what other interesting games are coming to the Nintendo Switch, click here to find out.
You can check the video at the top of this post. It is the 16th title in the Super Mario series, the 7th original 3D Mario title, the 8th 3D Mario title overall, and the 6th 3D Mario title on a home console after Super Mario 3D World. Once again, Super Mario Odyssey will allow players to explore an open-world environment.
Super Mario Odyssey will hit store shelves worldwide exclusively for the Nintendo Switch on October 27th 2017.

Pokdepinion: Well, if you ever wanted to play mainline Mario games with another player, look forward to Super Mario Odyssey. Can’t help shake the feeling that Cappy barely needs a player to control it but hey, it’s something.
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OPPO R17 Revealed — Coming With Under-display Fingerprint Sensor And Corning Glass 6

OPPO has revealed their R17 device, which was seen on their official Chinese website. It comes with a Snapdragon 670 SoC while also featuring an under-display fingerprint sensor.
OPPO R17
Design wise, it took inspiration from the not-yet-released OPPO F9 (well atleast, not in Malaysia it hasn’t) with its ‘Water Drop’ design.
Coming in with two color variants, pink and blue, the R17 features an under-display fingerprint sensor, which was first introduced by vivo. It comes with a 6.4-inch FHD display and features the new Gorilla Glass 6.

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Powering it up is the new mid-range Snapdragon 670 chipset, that comes with AI capabilities. For cameras, it sports a dual 16MP+5MP main camera setup and a 25MP shooter for your selfies.
Under the hood is a 3500mAh battery and it comes with a USB Type-C port. You can also utilize OPPO’s famed VOOC charging technology where you can get 2 hours of talk time when you charge the device for five minutes.
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Pokdepinion: I hardly say this to OPPO phones, but the specifications are looking attractive indeed. Hopefully it does comes out here in Malaysia.
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Maybank MAE eWallet Launched in Malaysia – Payments Made Easy

Maybank MAE eWallet Launched in Malaysia

At a launch event in Kuala Lumpur today, the folks over at Maybank has launched their new eWallet known as MAE. It stands for Maybank Anyone Everywhere, and is open for everyone, not just Maybank account holders.
Maybank MAE is an eWallet based on a virtual bank account. It will allow you to request cash, split bills with your friends, and go cashless with a virtual card. If you have a bank account with them, you can easily set it up via the Maybank2U mobile app. You will need to top up a minimum of RM10 in order to activate it. As it is a virtual account, it will have a separate balance from your current or savings account.

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If you’re gonna register for the Maybank MAE eWallet, be sure to use the referral code: aba1207
The Maybank MAE eWallet can be topped up via online banking. Alternatively, you can also receive money via instant online bank transfers as well as cash deposit machines for a truly cashless experience. You can also easily transfer the balance from the eWallet into you bank account so no worries there. All you need to access it is the Maybank2U mobile app which is available on both Android and iOS.
It’s worth noting that the virtual Visa card will only be provided to non-Maybank customers as existing ones will have a physical debit card to use. This virtual card will be able to be used with MaybankPay and Samsung Pay. At the moment, they are working on giving people the option to convert their virtual card into a physical debit card but that will be something for a later time.

This eWallet will have a maximum capacity of RM4,999.99 with a single transaction limit of RM2,999.99. Users will not be earning TreatsPoints when using MAE to make purchases. If you are interested in giving it a try, you do not have to go to a physical Maybank branch. Just use the Maybank2U mobile app and you’re good to go. New registrants will have to verify their IC and take a selfie picture of themselves for security purposes.
To learn more about the Maybank MAE eWallet, click right here.
Pokdepinion: More cashless options for everyone here in Malaysia. Yes, everyone, since you don’t have to have an account with them in order to use it. Hope there will be some solid loyalty programs to encourage more people to use it.
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realme C35 Released At RM649 As Their Latest Entry-Level Device

realme Malaysia has today announced the arrival of the realme C35, their latest entry-level smartphone offering to the market.
realme C35 launched in Malaysia

The phone features a 50MP primary camera with f/1.8 aperture as well as a 2MP macro lens and 2MP depth sensor at the back. For selfies, you have a 8MP shooter at the front.

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It’s powered by a Unisoc T616 chipset and a 5000mAh battery. You can charge it with its 18W fast charger. There’s two colour options: Glowing Black and Glowing Green. You can get it for the price of RM649 for the 4GB+64GB model and RM699 for the 4GB+128GB version, at retail price.
That being said, they have a special early bird offer for both on the 21st of February at the price of RM549 and RM599 respectively at their official Shopee store. Should you purchase the device from the 25th of February to 27th of February, you will also enjoy an additional six months warranty on top of the phone’s pre-existing 12 months warranty with no added charges.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: The price seems like a bit on the high side for an entry-level smartphone. So if you’re planning on getting it, you’d be wise to grab that early bird price offer.
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Sets Overclocking Records with AIO Cooling

Ahead of the launch of Ryzen 7000 series desktop processors, AMD has released a preview of its flagship model Ryzen 9 7950X’s overclocking capabilities, with several world records broken using nothing but conventional CPU coolers.
Using standard 280mm AIO cooler, this chip has broken 4 multicore overclocking records, including:

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Cinebench R23 – 40,498 points
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X @ 5.4GHz all-core
280mm AIO liquid cooler (87°C under load)
ASRock X670E Taichi
Kingston 32GB DDR5-4800 CL40
HWBOT Submission

Cinebench R20 – 15,771 points
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X @ 5.35GHz all-core
280mm AIO liquid cooler (93°C under load)
GIGABYTE X670E AORUS MASTER
G.SKILL 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30
HWBOT Submission

Cinebench R15 – 6,900 cb
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X @ 5.5GHz all-core
280mm AIO liquid cooler (63°C under load)
ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X670E HERO
G.SKILL 16GB DDR5-6000 CL30
HWBOT Submission

7-Zip – 228,922 MIPS
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X @ 5.45GHz all-core
280mm AIO liquid cooler (108°C under load)
MSI MEG X670E ACE
Corsair 16GB DDR5-5800 CL38
HWBOT Submission

AMD has given a heads up which they will also reveal LN2 XOC records in the near future (some records are already being listed on HWBOT leaderboard with presumably LN2 cooling at the time of this writing).
Pokdepinion: Very impressed with the CPU for sure, beating XOC 12900KS with conventional cooling is no small feat by itself.
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This Smartphone Offers A 3D Screen And ‘Free’ Health Care

You’d be forgiven if you’ve never heard of the smartphone brand Rokit before. It was launched back in August 2018 in the US and now the brand has come up with a rather interesting smartphone.

The phone that we’re talking about it the Rokit Pro IO 3D, where it features a 3D screen that you don’t need glasses for, international Wi-Fi calling as well as a year of free telemedicine consultation.

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Rokit is hoping that its bundled medical service to make money and entice the public by using a freemium model. As mentioned earlier, you’ll get 12-months of free Wi-Fi calling on any phone and access to family telemedicine and discounted pharmaceuticals. Once it runs out, you’d need to pay $10 per month to renew the service.
In terms of specifications, the Rokit Pro IO 3D features an 8MP selfie shooter and dual 13MP+2MP rear cameras, 3850mAh battery, 4GB RAM that’s mated with 64GB internal storage and it runs on Android 8.1 Oreo.
The service that they’ve included with the device (Rok Life Services) consists of:

International Wi-Fi calling
Family telemedicine 24/7
Pharmacy saving platform
Family roadside assistance
$100,000 accidental death insurance
$20,000 burial insurance
Family legal services
$1million in identity theft insurance
$100 Rok Monthly Rewards Dollars

Rokit Pro IO 3D is priced at $275 (~RM1,116) and as you might’ve expected, is only available in the US.
Pokdepinion: Now this isn’t a flagship smartphone to say the least… but hey this is an interesting take on a phone. Sadly it’s only available in the USA.
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Razer Sila Malaysian pricing revealed — the most affordable gaming router in the market?

Razer’s first WiFi router is a pretty cool looking router, and it was also expected to cost a pretty penny. The $250 router is going to be made officially available here Malaysia, and we have some insider information about its local pricing.

The information we received points to the Razer Sila being priced at around RM1200 when it finally goes on sale here in Malaysia. Stock is also reportedly going to be very limited, so do act quickly if you want one.

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The Razer Sila is a Tri-Band AC3000 router with 9 internal antennae and three Gigabit LAN ports. The highlights of the Razer Sila include the proprietary Razer FasTrack QoS engine and patented Multi-Channel ZeroWait DFS for a more stable and reliable connection.
What do you think about the Razer Sila’s pricing?
Pokdepinion: Seems kinda pricey but we are sure that many would be willing to pay a little extra for the excellent aesthetics of the Razer Sila!
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IBM Claims Mac Users Are More Efficient Than PC Users

This topic will divide people; Mac vs PC users. There’s just no end to the argument. According to IBM however, Mac users perform way better than their opposite.
It seems that IBM has done a research when it comes to productivity and they found out that “Mac enables greater productivity and employee satisfaction” in the company.
In terms of percentage, they said that 22% of MacOS users exceeded PC users when it comes to the company’s expectations in performance reviews.

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They’ve said that their Mac users are 17% less likely to leave the company, compared to their Windows counterpart.
Currently, IBM has 200,000 macOS devices that’s run by seven engineers. On the other hand, they have 200,000 Windows devices that’s handled by 20 engineers.
Pokdepinion: I wonder what could be the reason behind of them being “loyal” to the company?
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Roborock S7 with sonic mopping pre-orders started with 52% discount!

Roborock has just announced their newest robotic cleaner, the Roborock S7, here in Malaysia. The Roborock S7 comes with one of the fastest sonic mops in the market, with an intelligent automatic lift system to seamlessly transition between surfaces in your home.
The sonic mopping system on the Roborock S7 comes with a variable scrub setting, going from 1650 times per minute to 3000 times per minute, to easily remove even dried on dirt for a deeper clean. The Roborock S7 is also smart enough to be able to identify carpets after the first pass of vacuuming the entire home, so you don’t have to worry about it wetting the carpet like your pet.

Alternatively, you can also draw a No-Mop Zone via the app to make sure that your Roborock S7 knows not to mop there. It will still do its job vacuuming in the No-Mop Zone, with a strong 2500Pa vacuum along with a upgraded brush that will track the surface better to ensure a good seal for stronger suction.

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The Roborock S7 promises up to 3 hours of cleaning with its 5200mAh battery and it will return to its dock for charging once done. The Roborock S7 supports iOS and Android app controls, and it is also compatible with Alexa, Google Home and Siri voice commands.

You can pre-order the Roborock S7 for just RM2199 during its launch promotion until 11th April 2021 on their official Shopee store. There will also be a one-day sale on 4th April that will see the Roborock S7 offered for just RM2099. After 11th April, you can get the Roborock S7 at its RRP of RM4599. If you want a smart home cleaner, you should definitely not miss out on these discounts!
Pokdepinion: I wonder how well will it handle the clutter we have on the floor in our office. Maybe we should get one to test, right?
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Nintendo Switch Lite Might Not Be Fully Playable for Some Games

As many of you may known by now, the Nintendo Switch Lite has been officially unveiled and we can expect to the handheld gaming system in September 2019. It certainly poses an attractive offer due to its affordable pricing, light weight, and allegedly improved battery life. However, there may be more that gamers should look into before purchasing one when it’s out.
If you missed out on the official announcement, click right here.

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The Nintendo Switch Lite was made more affordable at the cost of omitting some features. There’s no way that it can transmit display to extenal devices (TV, monitor, etc.). Furthermore, the lack of certain features will force consumers to purchase additional accessories to play certain games / game modes that the original can run just fine on its own. One such example is the lack of motion controls.
The added expenditure could have you paying the same, if not more, as the original Switch. While on the topic of motion controls, only 1-2-Switch requires motion control to be playable while other games have it as an option. The following list are games that Nintendo Switch Lite owners won’t get the full experience with:

ARMS
DOOM
Fe
Fortnite
Gal Metal
Go Vacation
Human Resource Machine
Immortal Redneck
Just Dance 2018 & Just Dance 2019
LA Noire
Leisure Suit Larry
Little Inferno
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Mario Tennis
Neonwall
Okami
Pokemon Let’s Go
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition
Resident Evil: Revelations 1 & Revelations 2
Sausage Sports Club
Senran Kagura Reflexions
Splatoon 2
Super Mario Odyssey
Super Mario Party
Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum’n’Fun
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The World Ends With You: Final Remix
Wolfenstein
World of Goo

There may be more games that I’ve missed out on but these are the ones I know for sure. To ensure that it’s fully playable, you will have to purchase a set of Joy-Cons. To the least, it’s not a lost cause but it might just make more sense to purchase the original variant instead.
It’s not to say that the Lite variant is a bad purchase option. Not everyone will use the motion controls anyway. However, if you’re the sort who wants the most out of their gaming experience or don’t want to risk missing out on anything, this is something to ponder about.
Personally, losing the ability to transmit display to a TV or monitor is what I dislike most. Those of you who barely game at home and only do so when you’re outside, it wouldn’t be a problem. It really depends on your wants and needs. We’ll be writing more on the Nintendo Switch Lite, and possibly other variants if there’s more, so stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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ASUS’ ROG Strix ITX boards for Ryzen are coming; unique riser card with SupremeFX and M.2 on one PCB!

ASUS’ Impact boards are always something I look out for, especially after the amazing ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Impact which featured a riser PCB to pack 8-phase power delivery in an ITX motherboard. While I have yet to see a more recent ROG Maximus Impact motherboard, I can definitely get my rocks off to the latest ROG Strix X370-I Gaming and ROG Strix B350-I Gaming boards.

To power the eight Zen-based cores found on the Ryzen 7 CPUs, the power delivery system must be sufficiently beefy, especially when you take overclocking into account. Even with space being such a premium on ITX motherboards, ASUS packed a six phase VRM design for smooth power to the CPU on both the ROG Strix X370-I Gaming and B350-I Gaming. The shorter traces used in the dual-DIMM configuration allows the boards to maintain stability at higher RAM speeds, promising DDR4-3600 on these ITX boards.

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A riser board above the motherboard chipset is where ASUS decided to pack SupremeFX audio in the limited space available. Isolating the audio circuitry from the rest of the motherboard helps reduce interference and improve audio fidelity. To save even more space, the primary M.2 slot which is fed by a PCIe 3.0 x4 link directly from the CPU also shares the same PCB, and is cooled by a heatsink to prevent the blazing fast NVMe PCIe x4 SSDs from well, going up in a blaze and throttling. Don’t worry, the SupremeFX audio card doesn’t share the bandwidth with the M.2 slot, so you get full speed on your SSD. A second M.2 slot is on the rear of the motherboard, also supporting PCIe 2.0 x4 SSDs, but that slot gets its bandwidth from the chipset.

RGBae is one of the most important features on a motherboard right now, and ASUS would be a fool not to include their ASUS AURA Sync technology on the ROG Strix X360-I Gaming and ROG Strix B350-I Gaming boards. The illumination runs along the right edge of the motherboard, for a glowing edge effect, while more LEDs under the M.2 heatsink lights up the ROG logo on it. If that’s not enough, RGB headers support LED strips to extend the colors to the rest of your case.

There is also on-board dual band 802.11ac WiFi, an Intel Gigabit LAN port and a plethora of USB ports. The boards do lack display outputs but considering that you are getting an ROG Strix motherboard, you will most probably be using a discrete GPU anyway, making the ports useless.
The ROG Strix X370-I Gaming and ROG Strix B350-I Gaming are set to arrive late-October in the US, with pricing to be released soon. Malaysian availability is still unknown but we will be sure to update when we hear wind of it!
Pokdepinion: I don’t expect these to be cheap, but these boards look very solid for gamers who prefer a small cili padi rig over humongous beasts.
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You Can Now Shop For Your IKEA Items Online

Swedish home furnishing company IKEA has officially launched their IKEA online store, where it offers convenience to shoppers here in Malaysia.
IKEA Online Store Launched
Starting from today, the IKEA online store extends delivery throughout the country. Shoppers can easily browse and order the company’s products anytime and from anywhere at their convenience.
Prior to the official launch, IKEA Malaysia conducted a soft launch to carry out tests of the eCommerce system. With it, it provided information, feedback, and best practices that have been used as refinement in preparation for a seamless shopping experience.

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IKEA online store offers access to over 9,000 Swedish home furnishing products that comes with low price, well-designed, quality, and of course, functional. The site has categorizations based on products and rooms, making your product searching a breeze.
Shoppers can choose their ordering method where there’s parcel delivery or truck delivery. The latter is useful when you are ordering multiple large items, definitely. Shipping fees differ according to the delivery option and also location.
IKEA online store accepts all major debit and credit card payments through Visa or MasterCard. To learn more, you can visit the store here.
Pokdepinion: Another day, another online platform to shop at. At least it’s bringing convenience to us right?
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GST on top of Prepaid Reload Value Remains

Considering the issue that on 1st April the telcos were not supposed to be charging GST on reload value. Since Maxis was charging consumers for GST, MCMC called a meeting. After the very intensive meeting held by MCMC with all the telcos, everyone started charging GST. MCMC promised that reload value will revert to pre-GST rates from May 1, and we were quite happy. MCMC even made telcos promise to reimburse us in the form of airtime and SMSs, which they duly did.
I got some airtime and SMSes alright as a DiGi user, but for a limited time so I never actually got to use them.. But that’s alright. Because we are nearing May 1 already anyway.
Surprisingly, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commision (MCMC) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Halim Shafie today said that following confusion since GST implementation on April 1 as to whether the price of prepaid reloads would go back to pre-GST rates from May 1.

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He added that it would be impossible for service providers to implement the required changes over the next couple of days and that since the survey results were not ready, it was premature to make a decision now.
Dr Halim said that the survey was being carried out by communications providers to assess if customers preferred lower reload values on which GST is charged.
He added that the difficulty in reverting back to the pre-GST arrangements were tied to complexities in reconfiguring systems for service providers and third party agents including financial institutions, electronic payment providers, supermarkets, petrol stations and all other sales agents.
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commision (MCMC) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Halim Shafie today said that following confusion since GST implementation on April 1 as to whether the price of prepaid reloads would go back to pre-GST rates from May 1.
He added that it would be impossible for service providers to implement the required changes over the next couple of days and that since the survey results were not ready, it was premature to make a decision now.
Dr Halim said that the survey was being carried out by communications providers to assess if customers preferred lower reload values on which GST is charged.
He added that the difficulty in reverting back to the pre-GST arrangements were tied to complexities in reconfiguring systems for service providers and third party agents including financial institutions, electronic payment providers, supermarkets, petrol stations and all other sales agents.
But after reading the news above, I do not know what is happening. Janji dicapati, dear MCMC?
Are you kidding me?
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PlayStation Experience 2018 SEA Venue Confirmed – It’s Not Far Off For Sure

After some teasing by PlayStation Asia, we finally have some solid details on his year’s PlayStation Experience 2018 SEA, and it’s not happpening far off.
PlayStation Experience 2018 SEA Venue Confirmed

Previously, we reported that the PlayStation Asia Twitter account started teasing about PlayStation Experience 2018 SEA. Given how successful it was last year at KL Live in Malaysia attracting even the international audience, it’s not surprising to see them bring it out again for this year.

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We have finally received word of this year’s location for PlayStation Experience 2018 SEA, and it will be held in Thailand. To be precise, it will be held at the GMM Live House in Bangkok, Thailand from 18th August 2018 to 19th August 2018.
PlayStation Experience 2018 SEA Details

Date: 18th and 19th August 2018
Time: 10AM to 9PM for both days
Venue: GMM Live House @ Central World Fl. 8, 4, 4/4, 4/1-4/2 Ratchadamri Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Entrance Fee: Ticketed event, details will be provided on later date

For those of you who aren’t aware, this PlayStation community-focused event is based on the popular PlayStation Experience that we see happening in the United States, where games can have fun and enjoy exclusive games and demos ahead of their release. This will mark the 2nd time for the SEA iteration of the event.
Some of the confirmed game titles to be available at show floor include: Blood and Truth, ASTROBOT: RESCUE MISSION, and Firewall: Zero Hour. Of course, there will be game stage events which will feature representatives sharing about their games with the attendees among other fun stuff happening there.
There will be more games and activities at PlayStation Experience 2018 SEA but it will be announced at a later time. We will be reporting on that as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Well, who’s already planning their trip to Thailand? We had fun last year and it’s definitely tempting for many gamers here in Malaysia to head there as well. If you see us, do say hi :P
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honor Is Doing A Giveaway For Their honor Note 10 — Here’s How You Stand A Chance In Winning One

honor Malaysia is hosting a special giveaway for their fans where up for grabs is their honor Note 10. Read on to find out how you stand a chance in winning one.
honor Note 10 Giveaway
honor will be selecting 1 lucky winner, where the lucky person will be walking away with a brand new honor Note 10. All you need to is just follow these simple steps:

Click on the link here to access to the giveaway link
Comment on the thread on what phone model you are using and with #Change for better
Mention the reason why you would like to upgrade to honor Note 10
Invite your friends to like your comment on the thread

Sounds easy enough right? Well the contest has already begun and will last until the 6th of September 2018. honor will be picking the top 1 comment with the maximum likes. Note that this tournament is open for both honor users and also non-honor smartphone users.

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Previously only found in teasers, it seems that the honor Note 10 is set to come to Malaysia. Since it’s not out yet in our shores, you might be the first in the country to own the device, well that’s if you win the device.
Pokdepinion: Well, what are you waiting for? Go comment on that page and have your friends like your comment!
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[E3 2019] The Last Remnant Remastered Coming to Nintendo Switch

At the Square Enix E3 2019 press conference, a wonderful bit of news for Nintendo Switch owners came to light. It looks like another major port is coming to the system, and it’s none other than The Last Remnant Remastered.
For those of you who haven’t heard about the game, it is a remaster of a 2008 Xbox 360 JRPG by Square Enix. Its design was a bit more western focused than previous Square Enix titles, and it sets itself apart from other RPG battle systems by having players fight with “unions” that are made up of several units. Despite its flaws, it is unlike anything else in Square Enix’s lineup and it still stands out today.
The remastered version first came in December 2018 for the PS4. The Nintendo Switch port seems to be on par with the PlayStation 4 version, though it probably will not be as visually impressive on Nintendo’s hybrid console, particularly in handheld mode. Still, this is the first time The Last Remnant will ever be available on a Nintendo Console, so a whole new audience will get to see it for the first time.

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The Last Remnant Remastered will be coming to the Nintendo Switch later today, and it is already available for the PlayStation 4.
Pokdepinion: One of the most enjoyable JRPGs I’ve ever played, though the earlier parts were kinda slow. You definitely need a bit of patience to play this because things get really fun after.
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HUAWEI P30 and HUAWEI P30 Pro launched with record breaking new Leica cameras

The HUAWEI P30 and HUAWEI P30Pro are finally launched after countless leaks and teasers. As expected, the HUAWEI P30 and HUAWEI P30 Pro comes with new Leica-infused cameras, which has shattered the current DxOMark records.
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The HUAWEI P30 features an improved Leica Triple Camera, while the HUAWEI P30Pro ups the ante with its Leica Quad Camera. The HUAWEI P30’s zoom capabilities tops out at 3x, but the HUAWEI P30 Pro goes all the way to 5x thanks to new periscopic optics. Impressively, HUAWEI managed to add OIS to the zoom optics as well as the new 40MP camera for the HUAWEI P30 Pro, while the HUAWEI P30 has OIS for its 3x telephoto camera.
New RYYB Bayer filter for 40% better light sensitivity!
HUAWEI revamped 40MP sensor here, with it now dubbed the HUAWEI SuperSpectrum Sensor. The sensor touts a new RYYB Bayer filter instead of the standard RGGB filter. HUAWEI claims 40% better light sensitivity with this new color filter. In addition to that, HUAWEI is also equipping the 40MP sensor with a wide f/1.6 aperture and also a maximum ISO of 409600.

The software aspect has also been upgraded with AI HDR+ and improved AIS. The results are pretty promising, but we will definitely leave the judging until we can actually try out the HUAWEI P30 Pro for ourselves.
With these new cameras, the HUAWEI P30 Pro scores an insane 112 on DxOMark, shattering their long-standing records set by the HUAWEI P20 Pro.
HUAWEI P30 Specifications

Kirin 980, octa-core up to 2.6 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Mali-G76 MP10 GPU
Up to 8GB RAM
Up to 128GB storage, expandable via NM card
6.1″ FHD+ AMOLED display, DCI-P3 HDR, waterdrop notch
Leica Triple Camera: 40MP f/1.8 + 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle + 8MP f/2.4 3x telephoto lens
32MP Selfie camera
3650 mAh battery, 22.5W HUAWEI SuperCharge
6GB+128GB: €799 (~RM3683)

HUAWEI P30Pro Specifications

Kirin 980, octa-core up to 2.6 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Mali-G76 MP10 GPU
Up to 8GB RAM
Up to 512GB storage, expandable via NM card
6.47″ FHD+ Dual Edge AMOLED display, DCI-P3 HDR, waterdrop notch
Leica Quad Camera: 40MP f/1.6, 20MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle, 8MP 5x periscopic telephoto lens, 3D ToF sensor
32MP Selfie camera
4200 mAh battery, 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge 2.0, reverse wireless charging
8GB+128GB: €999 (~RM4605)
8GB+256GB: €1099 (~RM5066)
8GB+512GB: €1249 (~RM5757)

The HUAWEI P30 and HUAWEI P30Pro will be offered in classical colors such as Black, Pearl White and some new colors including Amber Sunrise, Aurora and Breathing Crystal. Like its predecessors, the HUAWEI P30Pro’s Amber Sunrise takes its inspiration from the Pantone Color of the Year, Living Coral. The vibrant orange is definitely refreshing, with a hue that reminds us of Lamborghini’s Arancio Borealis.
What do you think of the HUAWEI P30 series? Let us know!
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#Pokdepicks 5 Awesome Games to Look Out for in October 2019

Pokdepicks 5 Awesome Games to Look Out for in October 2019
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

The 16th instalment of the popular Activision
shooter series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is a first-person shooter and a
soft reboot of the Modern Warfare subseries. While not much still known about
the game’s primary storyline, the game is set to take place in a realistic and
modern setting featuring the return of Captain Price.
However, this version of Captain Price will be completely
different from past iterations due to the soft reboot. Gamers will control
Metropolitan Police Sergeant and former British Army Officer Kyle Garrick for
the first half of the campaign. The game then shifts to Alex, a CIA officer, in
the second half of the campaign.
Fun fact, this iteration of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is
the first game in the franchise to fully support cross-platform multiplayer.
This means that you can play with people even if they’re on different
platforms. Moreover, post-launch content will be free for all gamers as
Activision has removed their Season Pass offering for this game.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will be coming to the
PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 25th October 2019.
Call of Duty Mobile

Developed by Tencent Games, Call of Duty Mobile is an online
multiplayer first-person shooter game. It also marks the first major entry of
the series into the world of mobile gaming. The game will be very similar in
concept to previous Call of Duty games, where you simply fight against enemies
alone or in teams using a vast array of military weaponry.
Interestingly, the game will feature maps and other game
elements from previous Call of Duty games to provide a wholesome gaming
experience on smartphone. This includes the game’s own iteration of the
Blackout battle royale game mode. The game itself will be free to play but
there are microtransactions and a battle pass available for gamers to purchase.
Fun fact, Call of Duty Mobile was made available in July
2019 for beta testing purposes. At the time, it had a similar look and feel to
Call of Duty games in the PS3 era. It also focused on competitive multiplayer
matches in modes like Search-and-Destroy, Team Deathmatch and free for all.
Things may change drastically in the final release but it’s definitely one to
look out for regardless.
Call of Duty Mobile will be coming to Android and iOS
devices on 1st October 2019.
WWE 2K20

The 7th instalment in the WWE 2K series, WWE 2K20
is a professional wrestling game by 2K Sports and Visual Concepts Studio. In
this entry, the 2K Showcase mode will revolve around the Four Horsewomen of WWE
during the infamous Women’s Revolution era; Bayley, Charlotte Flair, Sasha
Banks and Becky Lynch.
The 2K Towers mode which was first introduced in WWE 2K19
will make its return. The biggest highlight of the mode is the journey of Roman
Reigns from his early days as part of The Shield to his days as the WWE
Universal Champion. For the first time in the franchise, WWE 2K20 will feature
a female MyCareer story alongside its male story, each with their own unique
storylines.
Fun fact, the WWE 2K series has generally been seen as the
work of Japanese game development studio Yuke’s. WWE 2K20 marks the beginning
of a new era as Yuke’s officially parted ways earlier this year. The move was
made mainly due to recent entries being stale and unable to provide a fresh new
experience, which is a common complaint among gamers.
WWE 2K20 will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and
PC on 22nd October 2019.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3

The long-awaited sequel in Nihon Falcom’s popular game
series, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 is a role-playing game
with a traditional turn-based battle system. The game takes place one and a
half years after the events of Trails of Cold Steel II. The story revolves around
protagonist Rean Schwarzer, his students, and the rest of his military school
friends from the prior two entries.
 The game will explore
a number of unresolved mysteries including the origins of Rean’s birth, and what
others have been up to since the events of the prior games. The game also
features appearances from Tita and Agate, characters from Trails in the Sky, a
previous story arc within the Trails series, as well as Tio and Randy,
characters from Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure.
Fun fact, while the series itself has concluded for the
Japanese audience, the game is still far from over for the English-speaking
crowd. This was due to localization issues rather than poor sales figures. In
fact, Nihon Falcom President Toshihiro Kondo said the process is very
time-consuming as there’s over 2.4 million Japanese texts that require
translations for this entry alone.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 will be coming
exclusively to the PlayStation 4 on 22nd October 2019.
Luigi’s Mansion 3

The mature spin-off of the Mario series, Luigi’s Mansion 3
is an action-adventure game with open-ended level structures. Luigi, along with
Mario, Princess Peach, a group of Toads, and his pet Polterpup go on vacation
after receiving an invitation to the luxurious Last Resort hotel. However, the
dream vacation is simply a plot by King Boo to capture Mario and his friends.
Luigi is tasked with exploring a large hotel, with each
floor based around a different theme featuring a variety of atmospheres and
mechanics. There is also a multiplayer component called ScareScraper that will
allow for up to eight players to play together either locally or online. With
the help of Professor E. Gadd and the new Poltergust G-00, Luigi must conquer
his fears and save his friends.
Fun fact, Luigi’s Mansion 3 did away with the mansion
setting and moved to a hotel setting instead in order to make three-dimensional
exploration possible. Game Producer Kensuke Tanabe wanted players to be able to
visualize how the hotel was set up. Despite that, the team also deliberately
made choices in the settings to make it as unexpected and un-hotel-like as
possible.
Luigi’s Mansion 3 will be coming exclusively to the Nintendo
Switch on 31st October 2019.
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Purchase the Huawei nova 4 and Get Up to RM1000 Worth of Rewards

We are getting closer and closer to the release of the Huawei nova 4 smartphone and now, it appears that they have sweetened the deal for those looking to get one for themselves. It has been announced that those who purchase the Huawei nova 4 will be entitled to rewards worth up to RM1000.
These rewards can be redeemed via the Huawei VIP app. These rewards consist of discounts and other goodies from a wide variety of brands that cater to various lifestyles such as Tealive, Celebrity Fitness, and Sunway Lagoon.

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Customers will get to enjoy all these exciting offers just by following these simple steps:

Download the Huawei VIP app from the Google Play Store.
Allow the system to read your IMEI number.
Register your details accordingly.
Enjoy the exclusive rewards of up to RM1,000 from Huawei’s brand partners.

If you want to know about the rewards, these are some of the many rewards that will be included for Huawei nova 4 customers:

Rewards
Watsons

RM10 off with a minimum purchase of RM80 via Watsons Malaysia’s Mobile App only

(Promotion is capped at a maximum of 500 redemptions only, at a first come, first served basis)
HappyFresh

New HappyFresh users get RM12 off with a minimum purchase of RM80
Existing HappyFresh users get RM15 off with a minimum purchase of RM120.

ZALORA

Get 20% off with a minimum spend of RM150

Sunway Pyramid Ice

Get 20% off for entrance tickets

KKBox

Exclusive 3 months premium worth RM40 for the first 10,000 VIP redeemers

Sunway Lost World of Tambun

Get 35% off admission tickets to Sunway Lost World of Tambun

(Promotion not valid during Malaysia school holidays, public holidays and Perak state holidays)
Sunway Lagoon

Up to 37% off admission tickets to Sunway Lagoon

(Promotion not valid during Malaysia school holidays, and public holidays)
TeaLive

Receive 20% discount on all drinks

Celebrity Fitness

Experience 7 days free trial on gym memberships
Enjoy exclusive student rates
Receive free Personal Trainer consultations

Benefit

Customers are entitled to RM14 off on Brow + Lip wax (original price RM77) at KLCC and Starhill Gallery outlets

Caffeinees

HUAWEI VIP Members enjoy 15% off for a la carte food & beverages
Buy any 10 mugs Promo and get a set of fried Chicken Wings for free

Sports Direct

Enjoy extra 20% off sitewide (Sports Direct Website or App)

Escape Room

10% off entry fees

JD Sports

Online Promo (coming soon) *

New Era

Online Promo (coming soon) *

MYBestBox

Enjoy 10% discount on entry fees

Anne Klein / Aigner / Carl von Zeytan / French Connection UK / Kapten and son / Kenneth Cole / Moliabal / Nixon / Police / Sara Miller / Ted Baker / Timex

Get 20% off regular priced items from these watch brands (except for promotional items)

The Huawei nova 4 will be available starting 14th February 2019 onwards. It will be retailing for RM1,899 and can be purchased at all Huawei Experience Stores, display zones, authorized dealers, and major telcos.
Pokdepinion: This certainly is a great way to sweeten the deal and ensure that consumers keep coming back for more.
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Nintendo Joy-Cons Will Be Fully Supported on Steam

In a recent Steam community post, the latest Steam beta update has added support for the Nintendo Joy-Cons. This means that somewhere down the road, PC gamers will be able to enjoy full support for it via Steam.
From what we understand thus far, the Nintendo Joy-Cons can be used as a pair or individually depending on how users would like to set it up. This is especially handy if you need more controllers to play a co-op game on PC, especially the likes of Broforce and Biped.

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With that being said however, there is no word on whether it will be able to make use of the HD Rumble feature or motion controls on the peripheral but even if it does, it might be limited to specific games, similar to how only certain games can make use of certain features on the PS5’s DualSense controller.
There is no word on when the feature will be made available in public versions of Steam but it shouldn’t take too long given that it’s already out on the beta versions. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Not surprised to see this becoming a reality since they practically added support for every other major controller out there. But to be able to do this at such a level is certainly a great feat.
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PRISM+ Q86 PRO Quantum Edition now available in Malaysia at RM8999

PRISM+ are bringing their premium 86″ Android TV to Malaysia, namely the PRISM+ Q86 PRO Quantum Edition that offers a full suite of features to deliver a home cinema experience without breaking the bank.
PRISM+ Q86 PRO Quantum Edition priced at RM8999

The brand which has been renowned for bringing awesome displays to market without the usual price tags associated is offering quite a bit of value with this TV right here. The PRISM+ Q86 PRO Quantum Edition main attraction would definitely be its 86″ 4K Quantum IPS panel. This panel can show 1.07 billion colors, and supports Dolby Vision and HDR10, with a maximum brightness of 490cdm/m2.

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Over on the audio end, you have two 10W speakers, which is pretty mediocre, but PRISM+ is supporting both Dolby Atmos and DTS TruSurround to give you as immersive an experience as possible, with just two speakers. Aside from that, you also have a full set of smart features.

The PRISM+ Q86 PRO Quantum Edition packs a built-in Chromecast, allowing you to cast content from your smartphone or laptop seamlessly. The TV itself is also powered by Android TV, giving you the full library of apps available on the Google Play Store. Navigation is simplified with built-in Google Assistant features, letting you command the TV with just your voice.

The PRISM+ Q86 PRO Quantum Edition is priced at RM8999 and is available on their official website, Lazada and Shopee. Delivery to your doorstep and also assembly will be provided free with every purchase of the PRISM+ Q86 PRO Quantum Edition.
Pokdepinion: If you want a TV of this size, I guess this is a pretty good bang-for-buck option. But then again, if you own a home that can fit a whopping 86″ TV… Is budget really an issue?
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Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Release Date Unveiled

When it was first unveiled, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin piqued the interest of many gamers given how radically different it looked from a standard entry of the franchise. Now, we have the release date for the game.
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Release Date

Square Enix has officially published an announcement trailer for Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, revealing its release date. The game will be launching on 18th March 2022.

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The trailer does show off some new things, particularly with bits of gameplay and story plots. If you still remember how the first Final Fantasy game played out, then some of the plots will seem familiar. The fights involving what is presumed to be Shiva, Ifrit, and Tiamat are particularly interesting, especially since the former two are being fought against simultaneously.
Apart from that, Square Enix also shared that there will be another playable demo of the game, and it will be available up to 11th October 2021. Unfortunately, it will only be available on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X / S.
Once again, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin will be launching on 18th March 2022 for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC. Interestingly, it appears to be available exclusively on the Epic Games Store for PC gamers, but no word on whether it’s a permanent or timed-exclusive deal.
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Pokdepinion: While I can admit that it looks interesting, I’m still on the fence. I hope it does do enough to differ itself from Dark Souls, otherwise it’s just gonna be the same thing but with different characters, creatures, and storyline.
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Tears of Themis Is A New Romance Detective Game From miHoYo

miHoYo has just announced their new game Tears of Themis, their first-ever romance detective game that is scheduled for release on Android and iOS this Summer. In this free-to-play game, players will step into the exciting field of law, defend truth and justice, and craft romantic relationships with four distinctive male protagonists.
Tears of Themis: In the mood for romance and mystery?

Here’s a brief synopsis of what Tears of Themis is all about.
Stellis, a city that rose from the clash of civilizations.
Modern tech has given it its radiant neon lights but also cast long shadows of obscurity. Lately, there has been an abnormal increase in the number of mental illness cases as well as incidents that threaten Stellis’ social security.
Many gentle and good people of Stellis have somehow grown violent and volatile.
These incidents may have been recorded, but they are often drowned out in a flood of data.
Yet someone took notice of them and compiled them for detailed analysis…
Codenamed “X-NOTE”, the project aims to peel away layers of obscuring data and reveal the hidden truth beneath.
When all is put on the scales of the law before Lady Justice, you will be the one to weigh their crimes in the balance.
In miHoYo’s Tears of Themis, players will assume the role of a new attorney at Themis Law Firm and work hand-in-hand with their destined lover as they investigate bizarre cases that appear in Stellis City. Players must explore crime sites and question suspects in order to gather evidence and testimonies that will reveal the truth.

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The courtroom is the final battleground in the fight for justice. Meanwhile, through video chats, conversations, and character-specific storylines, gamers can establish connections with four male heroes. As more crimes are solved and more truths are disclosed, a deadly plot emerges from the shadows, blurring the boundary between good and evil.

Tears of Themis is open for pre-registration now on the Google Play Store, App Store and the official website. Players may also invite friends to pre-register on the Tears of Themis official website. Once 500,000 players have pre-registered, the Draw x10 reward will be unlocked! At the same time, players can participate in the free SR Card draw event on the Tears of Themis official website. Log in daily, share daily, and invite friends to receive more draw chances.

miHoYo’s Tears of Themis is confirmed to launch on Android and iOS this Summer. The game will be available in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean. For more information, head over to the official website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, the official Discord server, or the official YouTube channel.
Pokdepinion: Not the kind of game I would play but it does look pretty decent. I know a few people who definitely like this type of game as well as the characters.
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Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Speedrun Completed Under 2 Hours

In a stunning display of skill, well-established speedrunner Carl “gymnast86” Wernicke has completed The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in just under 95 minutes. This impressive feat occurred mere hours following the game’s official release, setting a new benchmark for speedrun enthusiasts worldwide.
Gymnast86 Sets the Pace: A Record-Breaking Speedrun of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Tears of the Kingdom Any% Speedrun in 1:34:33https://t.co/Sx7lnrNjJG
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While spoilers are an inevitable part of any speedrun, Wernicke’s attempt sets a remarkable baseline, completing the game in just 1 hour, 34 minutes, and 33 seconds. However, the record-breaking world of speedrunning is a fast-paced one, with records expected to topple in the coming days.

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In an attempt to provide an insight into his strategy, Wernicke shared a concise video outlining his route and some of the game-exploiting tricks used. He forewarned, “The progress on this speedrun will update fast so if you’re seeing this video a few days after it’s been published, it’s probably outdated, and you should seek newer updates and videos about the run.”
He also highlighted the difference between the previous game, Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom. Notably, the tricks such as wind-bombing and BLSS that were once useful in Breath of the Wild do not work in the newly released game. However, he leaves room for the possibility of the community finding new ways to exploit these glitches as speedrunners delve deeper into the game.
The route Wernicke took includes some major spoilers, which we won’t discuss here. One key aspect that we can mention is the strategic use of Link’s new “fuse” power, which allows the combination of weapons to create more potent ones.

Wernicke points out that the optimal approach to speedrunning Tears of the Kingdom would likely include its amiibo functionality, similar to Breath of the Wild. However, this feature is not included in his initial run. As speedrunners work on optimizing their runs, the use of amiibo is predicted to become mandatory for any future world record attempts.
Officially, the Speedrun.com leaderboards will not open until 26th May 2023, providing the community ample time to fine-tune their strategies. Until then, Wernicke’s run stands as the unofficial world record.
For comparison, the current record for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s Any% run stands at a staggeringly quick 23 minutes and 42 seconds, set by Player5 just last week. As the community explores the nuances of Tears of the Kingdom, we can expect to see this new game’s records shrink as well
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Pokdepinion: I have a strange feeling we’ll see this game pop up again in 5-10 years with someone breaking the record with an insanely fast timing, like between 10-15 minutes or something close to it.
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ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1070 8GB review — much of the same for less

Just a few days ago I publised my review of the ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1070 8GB OC. Actually, I received both OC and non-OC versions, and after discussing with the rest of the team, we decided to write a separate review of the non-OC version. So without further ado, let’s jump straight into the review of the ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1070 8GB graphics card.

Unboxing

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There really isn’t much difference except for an OC label on the ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1070 8GB OC, which is replaced by a GPU Tweak logo on the non-OC version.

This ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1070 8GB is packaged in pretty much the exact same box as the OC variant.Tthe front of the box does not allow you to distinguish between the two cards.

The card has similar features like the OC version, it still features ASUS DCU III cooling system with the wing-blade fans, ASUS’ Auto-Extreme Technology, 100% automated production process is to ensures consistent graphics card quality as well as improved performance and longevity. The card also featured the ASUS FanConnect for extra fan installation and ASUS AURA RGB that can be personalized with millions of colors.

Inside the box we have the ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1070 8GB, two set of ROG cable ties, driver installer DVD, user manual and a World of Warship premium pass.

Appearance

The card is cooled by the ASUS DirectCU III and triple Wind-Blade fans to ensures optimum temperature while operating 3X quieter than reference cards. The ROG STRIX GTX 1070 comes in all dark grey cooling shroud with ASUS AURA RGB strips on the shroud.

A metal back-plate is to improve the card build quality and also features the RGB lighting on the ROG logo.

The card only required a single 8-pin PCIe power connector to juice the card. With the power configuration this card theoretically will consume about 225 W under load.

Rather than follow NVIDIA’s standard, ASUS decided to apply their own little twist on the outputs available. It now features a single active DVI connector, two HDMI and 2 DisplayPorts. ASUS claims that this would make the card more VR friendly.

ASUS DirectCU III cooling technology features five thick direct contact nickel-plated copper heapipes which snake their way through the dense aluminium fins to dissipate the heat effectively.

Test Machine
For this review, the rig specifications are listed below. I’m using the Xeon E3 1230V3 for several reasons. Firstly, I don’t overclock and during the time I transitioned from AMD to Intel, I needed a processor with a good price-to-performance ratio. The Xeon E3 1230V3 is practically an Intel i7-4770 sans the iGPU. Who cares about any iGPU when we are building gaming rigs, right? Since the price is much cheaper than the i7-4770, the decision was very easy to make.
Hardware

Processor
Intel Xeon E3 1230V @ 0.86v

Motherboard
ASUS H87-PLUS

Memory
Corsair Vengence DDR3 16GB (4x4GB)

Storage
Corsair LS 120GB (System), Western Digital Blue 1TB (Game), Western Digital AVGP Green 2TB (Archive)

Power Supply
AcBel iPower 90m 600W 80+ Gold

Software

OS
Windows 10 64bit Annivesary

GPU Driver
GeForce Game Ready v372.90 (WHQL)

Antivirus
Windows Defender

Utilities
Furmak, Fraps, ASUS GPU Tweak II, GPU-Z, OBS, Steam, Uniplay, Origin, GOG Galaxy

Game Tested
Witcher 3, Battlefield 4, DOTA 2 Reborn, CS: GO

Specification

GPU Architecture
Pascal

GPU
GeForce GTX 1070

Memory
8GB GDDR5 @ 8Gbps

Memory Interfarce
256-bit

Base/Boost Clock
1531 MHz / 1721 MHz

Card Dimension
298 x 134 x 40 mm

Card Weight
n/a

Almost all the software used in this test are updated to the latest version. That includes the operating system, system drivers, BIOS and graphics driver.
ASUS GPU Tweak II

The latest iteration of the original ASUS GPU Tweak II, brings a better UI and I hope ASUS keeps improving it constantly. ASUS GPU Tweak & MSI Afterburner are always my go-to tools for GPU overclocking.
ASUS AURA RGB Software

ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1070 comes with RGB lighting customization through the provided software. I tend to forget to cover the software customization since the default lighting already looks very nice.

Performance
With a lower clock speed, the card is expected to have slightly lower (better) power consumption compared to the OC version. During this review, the peak total power consumption was recorded at 273 W. By subtracting the 110 W (± 10 W) that the CPU and the rest of components consumes, this card only sips around 163 W.

Since our previous reviews on Pokde.net we know that DOTA 2 would not fully utilized the GPU core unless we play at 4K. Playing DOTA2 with this card was never supposed to be a problem at all.

Same case for CS:GO, the GPU only hit full usage when we game at 4K. If you’re planning to buy a GeForce GTX 1070 for these games, I recommended you to play at 4K.

We’re still waiting to play Battlefield 1 but let’s stick with our time-tested Battlefield 4 benchmark first. Playing Battlefield 4 at 1080p and 1440p is not a problem at all for the ROG STRIX GTX 1070 8GB. Starting at 4K, you may want to lower some settings so you can enjoy a smooth average 60 fps.

You will only enjoy a great gaming experience on the Witcher 3 when you play at 1080p. At 1440p, playing with NVIDIA Hairworks on is not that smooth at all. You will need to turn off NVIDIA Hairworks and anti-aliasing too for smoother gameplay. But if your monitor features NVIDIA G-Sync technology than this is a total non-issue.
NON-OC Versus OC

For the sake of a good review, let me put up a comparison chart between the OC and NON-OC cards. I chose to compare the results at 1440p as you can see the difference more clearly. Aside from the power consumption, frame rate wise the cards are pretty much on par with each other.
Overclocking

How far can this card go without increasing any voltages? I managed to get an extra 84 MHz on the core clock and 480 MHz on the memory clocks, effectively giving me around a performance gain of around 5%. After that it can’t really go much higher with the limitations on the overclocking features.

Conclusion
The ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1070 8GB performance might be slightly than the OC version. It does consume less power though. By choosing the ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1070 8GB, you pay around RM100 less, while also sacrificing some overclocking features. For me the non-OC is still an excellent option for those who are looking for great performance and lower power consumption figures. But for those who are looking for overclocking excitement, the OC version is the one to go for as it has better overclocking headroom. The ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1070 8GB is a great card and despite the weaker overclocking capabilities, it still deserves our Gold Pokdeward.

You can get the ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce GTX 1070 8GB at most online retailers for around RM2399 to RM2499 depending on the seller and promotions.
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