Why 5G is a bigger deal than you might have thought

The 5G revolution has been really hyped up, promising a lot of stuff that were impossible with 4G networks. For many countries, they have reportedly reached a point where further deployment of 4G is just unfeasible (McKinsey, 2018), thus necessitating the jump to 5G. What does 5G bring to the table that 4G can’t deliver?
For starters, 5G networks can support way more devices than 4G networks. With even kids using smartphones nowadays, the number of connected devices is just set to grow. Then there’s the speed. 5G network trials have shown promise with up to 10x better connectivity. Those are pretty impressive figures, and definitely matches or exceeds what some of us can even achieve on fiber connections. So you got the fast speed and low latency, but what are the applications of such a network?

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For us regular folks, it would mean that we can enjoy faster downloads and uploads over a 5G network. With such speeds, you might be inclined to use 5G at home as well, especially in areas where you can’t get fiber connectivity such as old high rise buildings. Speaking of using it at home, one of the reasons why we don’t generally use 4G as our home network internet connection and instead opt for fiber services is because of the latency. As gamers, I believe many of us would know that latency can make or break a game, so 5G might just be the answer for us.
But 5G is not just about us end users. The International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) has defined three main usage scenarios for 5G networks (ITU-R Recommendation M.2083, 2015). The first is Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), which is what we have discussed earlier. 5G is the evolution of 4G mobile networks, and we will enjoy the benefits such as higher speeds and lower latency. This is what most of us will experience when we get a 5G smartphone and connect to a 5G network.

There’s Massive Machine-Type Communication (mMTC) where 5G networks are deployed to connect large numbers of IoT devices. That’s up to 1 million devices in a square kilometer area, so yeah, it’s really a lot. This can include all kinds of sensors and monitors such as the kind implemented in smart cities, and with support for up to a million devices in a square kilometer, you are looking at massive scalability. For examples, you can look at Celcom’s recent trials at Langkawi Port and Petaling Jaya, with the implementation of 360-degree 4K surveillance cameras with AI analytics.
Then there’s ultra-reliable low latency communications (URLLC) where networks are used for mission critical applications that need fast data exchange between devices like autonomous vehicles or remote surgeries. This will be the true test of a 5G network, as it would result in absolutely catastrophic results if the 5G network is unable to perform.

2020 will definitely be the year 5G becomes mainstream, as 5G networks roll out and more affordable mid-range 5G smartphones become available. To see what the future of 5G holds, check out what Celcom has in store for the upcoming network standard.Spread the PokdeLoveClick to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)

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Celcom Helps With Communication Support To Medical Frontliners

The folks at Celcom had recently extended additional connectivity assistance for on-ground medical staff throughout hospitals in their fight with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Celcom Extends Communication Support To Hospitals
In their efforts to help the cause, Celcom handed over 200 dedicated postpaid SIM cards to assist the Ministry of Health to reach out to Covid-19 Patient(s) Under Investigation (PUI) and potential contacts.
With the SIM cards, it provides free unlimited calls as well as 20GB of data for each line.

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Aside from that, they’ve also reached out to Sungai Buloh Hospital, one of the country’s critical hospital in curbing the pandemic.
The hospital received 40 mobile devices and phone lines, along with the deployment of Celcom’s Cellular on Wheels’, a transportable network infrastructure booster.
Here’s what the Chief Executive Officer of Celcom, Idham Nawawi had to say about the effort:
As the nation’s dedicated medical frontliners are utilizing all resources including manpower and technical infrastructures, our support aims to ease their efforts and extend their communication avenue further, which is also crucial in curbing and flattening the curve of Covid-19 amongst MalaysiansIdham Nawawi, Chief Executive Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad
Previously we’ve wrote on the best telco deals in Malaysia during this Control Movement Order. You can check that article out right here.
Pokdepinion: The people working non-stop in fighting the virus definitely needs all the help that they can get and it’s nice to see that they are getting the attention such as this.
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Study Shows The Best Mobile Internet Provider In Malaysia

If you’re one who’s curious on which major telco company in Malaysia provides the best mobile internet service, well this might interest you. It seems that nPerf has done a study, which began from the 1st of July 2018 till the 30th of June 2019, where they’ve studied on the best telcos available in the country.

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From the charts, we can see that Maxis is the overall winner, where they are the masters of speed. Digi has pipped Celcom to second spot and Unifi followed by U Mobile fills up the fourth and fifth spot respectively.

As for the percentage of shares that they hold in the country, it’s pretty tight. U Mobile leads the pack with 24%. This could be due to the fact of the affordable packages that they are offering.

According to the study, U Mobile is the least reliable in offering a good connectivity. Unifi takes top spot followed by Maxis and Digi who are at each other’s throat. If you wish to check out the study itself, you can head to the link here.
Pokdepinion: To be honest, I’m not surprised with the outcome. If you’re looking for the best telco for yourself, there’s several factors to take to account. One is simply coverage. Even if a telco offered extreme speeds, it’s of no use if you get no signal in your area. So you might want to check that out. Don’t forget, take this study with a pinch of salt, as they didn’t mention on the specific demographic that they’ve tested it out.
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[RUMOUR] PS5 Dev Kits Already With Developers – PlayStation 5 Confirmed?

A man that has been known for leaking some high-profile information in the industry has revealed something interesting. The PS5 dev kits are said to be developers now, so does that mean the PlayStation 5 is real?
[RUMOUR] PS5 Dev Kits Already With Developers

PS5 dev kits went out early this year to third party developers.
— Marcus Sellars (@Marcus_Sellars) March 6, 2018

Right from the words of a high-profile industry insider, Marcus Sellars has revealed a rather interesting piece of information that will surely pique the interest of PlayStation fans across the globe.

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For those of you who have been on the look out for the PlayStation 5, Marcus Seller recently Tweeted something that you may find interesting. According to the Tweet which you can see at the top of this post, PlayStation 5 dev kits are out to 3rd party developers.
It’s worth noting that Sellar has not provided any evidence or any type of source for such news, and how he obtained it remains a mystery. Sure, he has leaked some rather accurate stuff in the past but for now, we should take this claim as a rumor and nothing more unless we get any authentic confirmation.

Sellar has a good reputation for leaking such video game news although he has been wrong about some things in the past as well. Still his accurate leaks remain a source of excitement. Like the recent information, he leaked about the existence of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and supposedly its Nintendo Switch port. There have been some minor pieces of evidence that support the claim.
Furthermore, Sellar is the one responsible for the leak that Metroid Prime 4 is being co-developed by Nintendo and Bandai Namco. This claim too has been supported by some sources. At the moment, the only information we have on the PS5 is that NPD analyst Mat Piscatella mentioned how he expected it to launch sometime in 2020.
Pokdepinion: I’m honestly hoping the PlayStation 5 would not come out so soon. 2020 sounds good to me but I want the PS4 to last a little longer. Either way, I am excited to hear more about the PS5, how about you?
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The Lord Of The Rings MMO Has Been Cancelled By Amazon

Amazon has a lot on its plate when it comes to the Lord of the Rings IP. Not only are they developing a big-budget TV series set to release sometime this year, but they also announced a brand new MMO based on the fantastical world of J. R. R. Tolkien and was due to release in 2022. Unfortunately, the MMO won’t be happening at all as Amazon has formally announced that they are cancelling the project.
The Lord of the Rings MMO cancelled due to contract disputes from Amazon and Tencent

The Lord of the Rings MMO was originally announced back in 2019 and was developed by both Amazon Game Studios and Leyou Technologies Holdings Ltd., a Chinese video game holding company. Troubles started when mega corporation Tencent bought over Leyou Technologies last December which resulted in disputes over contract negotiations between Amazon and Tencent. This ultimately led to Amazon pulling the plug on the whole project.

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An Amazon spokesperson released a statement regarding the cancellation of the MMO. “We have been unable to secure terms to proceed with this title at this time,” they said. “We love the Lord of the Rings IP, and are disappointed that we won’t be bringing this game to customers.”
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The cancellation is the latest in a string of unfortunate events surrounding Amazon’s foray into the world of video games. It follows the recent cancellations of other games developed by the studio which includes Breakaway, a team-based brawler that was cancelled in 2018, and Crucible, a free-to-play multiplayer third-person shooter that was cancelled in October last year amidst mixed reactions from fans and critics.
The studio has another game in the pipeline called New World which is an MMORPG that is set to release this 31 August after a few delays.
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Pokdepinion: This sucks. I was actually looking forward to the Lord of the Rings MMO. I’m not a big MMO fan myself but I am a big fan of the LOTR franchise so this is a huge bummer for me. Oh well, at least the TV series is still on course for release.
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Genshin Impact 2.8 Leaks Reveal Full Rerun Patch and Sumeru Release

The latest Genshin Impact 2.8 leak reveals a potential full rerun patch as well as when we can expect the Sumeru region to launch. Here’s what we know thus far.
Genshin Impact 2.8 Leaks: Full Rerun Patch and Sumeru Release

Hello! Though no official announcements have been made, Sumeru is expected to arrive with 3.0 (est. late July / early August, after 2.8).
2.7 leaks should arrive with 2.7 Beta, which is expected to arrive within a few days of the 2.6 Version Update (announced to be March 30th). https://t.co/kED42VtrZY
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A new leak from renowned leaker DD, via Twitter account @SaveYourPrimos, the Chasm region will be divided into two parts, meaning that we are only getting a portion of it in Genshin Impact 2.8. Other parts will be arriving in a future update.
Apart from that, it’s being said that there will be no new characters in Genshin Impact 2.8, which is rather surprising since many were expecting Heizou to arrive given the sheer amount of details on the character. There is a chance that it’s just a lack of new 5-star characters. Either way, this coincides with earlier details about the update being a full rerun.
Furthermore, it is said that a new character will be coming in update 3.0, which is the next major update after 2.8, where we can also expect the Sumeru region to arrive. This will mark the debut of Dendro characters. Not much else is known yet but we will report more as soon as information becomes available.
For now, update 2.6 for the game will be launching on 30th March 2022 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. The Nintendo Switch version of the game is still in development.
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Pokdepinion: I anticipated a rerun coming soon anyway, so I wouldn’t be surprised if it happens then. Either way, we should still be able to look forward to a good number of new things coming our way.
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ASUS brings three variants of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti to Malaysia

For fans of the affordable GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics cards, ASUS is offering four options. They have the ROG Strix, ASUS Dual, ASUS TUF Gaming and ASUS Phoenix variants, but we are only getting three models for now.

The cards are differentiated by their coolers, with the ROG Strix variant coming in with three Axial-tech fans, the Dual card with two fans and the Phoenix with a single Wing-blade fan. All the fans are IP5X dust resistant, so you are assured of long-lasting performance.

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ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
ASUS also uses their Auto-Extreme Technology on all their GeForce GTX 1660 Ti cards, promising better reliability. The cards are manufactured with an automated process, reducing the risk of human error causing catastrophic manufacturing defects. The ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti even comes with a reinforced frame to prevent the card from flexing.
ASUS Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
The prices of ASUS’ GeForce GTX 1660 Ti cards are as follows:

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti OC Edition 6GB: RM1599
ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB: RM1479
ASUS Phoenix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB: RM1319

ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
The fourth variant, the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 Ti will be available worldwide starting March 2019.
Pokdepinion: Tested the ROG Strix variant, loved it!
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Samsung’s Galaxy S7 edge now in Blue Coral

Samsung Malaysia Electronics has officially released its latest colour variant of the Galaxy S7 edge: Blue Coral. Inspired by nature and this year’s colour trend, the mesmerizing Blue Coral edition shimmers as if it is illuminated from the inside of the phone’s glass surface. Samsung also applied a contrasting gold tone hue to the phone’s metallic frame – resulting in a two-toned combination that is bold yet sophisticated.

“Blue is a significant colour for us at Samsung as it is not only our corporate colour, it is a colour for the bold and the adventurous. As a global brand, we constantly create significant innovations useful for worldwide consumers, and with the Galaxy S7 edge in Blue Coral, we are offering millennials who want to be different a bold and aspirational smartphone companion in the pursuit of their unforgettable lifetime adventures,” said Mr Lee Jui Siang, Vice President, IT & Mobile Business Unit, Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

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The Galaxy S7 edge is the perfect companion for those living the vivacious and audacious lifestyle. In Blue Coral, the phone is an even more perfect representation of confident individuals ready to explore new quests and embark on exhilarating adventures. The ultimate expression of a worry-free, can-do attitude in life, Blue Coral is a bold colour that lets you make a statement to the world that you are ready to take on the adventures that life has to offer.

Featuring a sleek design with ergonomic curves, the Galaxy S7 edge incorporates cutting edge mobile technologies that enhance the user experience. Included among these features are its Dual Pixel camera – the first to be implemented on a smartphone – that delivers brighter and sharper images even in low light together with f1.7 aperture lens, as well as its IP68 dust and water resistance and microSD card slot.

In addition to Blue Coral, the Galaxy S7 edge is also available in Black Onyx, Gold Platinum and Silver Titanium. The Galaxy S7 edge Blue Coral is now available in Malaysia at a recommended retail price of RM3,099 (inclusive of 6% GST).
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Enjoy Exclusive Discounts With vivo x Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day

To commemorate the forthcoming Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day on September 9, 2021, vivo Malaysia is giving limited-time discounts of up to 37% with free shipping on vivo’s official flagship store on Shopee Mall. Customers can also use vouchers to get up to a 95% discount and 15% Shopee coin cashback.
vivo x Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day

Customers can obtain an RM30 discount voucher with a minimum buy of RM499 and up to RM70 off with a minimum spend of RM999, subject to limitations and conditions.

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Join the vivo membership programme at the vivo official store on Shopee Mall to get amazing RM100 vouchers for members exclusively. Customers receive 1 point for every RM1 spend and can use the points to redeem coupons and prizes. Additionally, from September 7th to September 9th 2021, users can earn double points while purchasing any vivo device.

Check out below on how you can do that:

Go to ‘Add-on Deals’ and click ‘View More’
Select your desired vivo device
Add-on more items or free gifts and click ‘Add To Cart’
Confirm the subtotal and add-on items before ‘Checkout’

vivo x Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day will also feature a livestream where users can stand a chance to win robot vacuums and grab up to 95% discount vouchers. The livestream will be happening on 9th September 2021 at 8PM at vivo official’s store on Shopee Mall.

Not only that, but until September 10th 2021, the new vivo Y33s is available for pre-order at a price of RM999. Customers can get freebies worth up to RM416 with every pre-order, including a Netflix Mobile Package, vivo blue backpack, 1-year extended warranty, and 1-year screen crack protection, while supplies last. Customers can also purchase the latest vivo Y33s and Fujifilm’s instant camera instax series through Shopee’s unique bundle deals.
Visit vivo Malaysia’s Official Facebook Page or vivo’s official flagship store on Shopee Mall for more details about the vivo x Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day.
Pokdepinion: Oh the temptations… I think I need to go underground this 9.9 to avoid unnecessary spending.
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HarmonyOS 3.0 Launching in September 2022, Beta in May

It appears that the highly anticipated update for HUAWEI’s homegrown mobile OS, HarmonyOS 3.0, is coming this September 2022, with beta version coming in May. Here’s what we know thus far.
HarmonyOS 3.0 Launching in September 2022

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It feels like it’s been a while since HarmonyOS was built as a result of the US sanctions limiting the use of Google’s ecosystem on HUAWEI devices. Now, HarmonyOS 3.0 is expected to be launched sometime in September 2022, with the beta coming in May 2022.
For those of you who aren’t aware, HarmonyOS 3.0 was first unveiled in October 2021 with a Developer Preview being released shortly after. We can expect to see a number of improvements, including a changed UI with better performance, though the general look and feel should still be about the same.
The first devices to make use of HarmonyOS 3.0 is expected to be the upcoming HUAWEI Mate 50 series, which is expected to launch in July this year. It will also make its way to other devices but we shall know more about it when the beta starts rolling out to those who signed up for it.
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Pokdepinion: Time flies rather fast and it’s also the 3rd iteration of the new mobile OS. I’m quite excited to see what they have cooked up this time.
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Star Ocean: The Last Hope Remastered; Exact PC Release Time Unveiled

We know the release date for Star Ocean: The Last Hope Remastered. Now we have the exact timing for the game’s release on PC via Steam. Alarms are set.

Star Ocean: The Last Hope Remastered

During the livestream from Tokyo, Square Enix announced the exact time for the PC release of the upcoming Star Ocean: The Last Hope Remastered. The game will be remastered to 4K and Full HD, and will be available on PC via Steam.

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According to Producer Shuichi Kobayashi, the game will unlock on Steam at 2AM Japan time, which means that it’s 1AM for Malaysians and those in the GMT +8 timezone. The release date for Star Ocean: The Last Hope Remastered will be set on November 28th 2017, unless some kind of delay were to suddenly drop on us.
It’s worth mentioning that this is only for the PC release, which will unlock at the same time worldwide. The PS4 version launches on the same day, but it will follow the usual regional timings so check on your regions for the exact timing on the game’s release.
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The PC version of the game will be remastered to support up to 4K resolution, that is if your PC can handle it. Keyboard and mouse controls will be available, alongside extensive level of detail settings, which will also be available on the PlayStation 4.
Star Ocean: The Last Hope Remastered (4K and Full HD) will be coming to the PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam on November 28th 2017, exclusively in digital form.
You can check out the livestream at the top of this post. It’s mostly focused on the Halloween characters for the mobile game Star Ocean Anamnesis. It’s pretty adorable, I must say.

Pokdepinion: I actually missed out on playing the game so now I get to enjoy it as Star Ocean: The Last Hope Remastered. I mean, I badly need a J-RPG fix so having one with upgraded visuals is like a birthday present for me.
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AIBs Generally Not Interested In Promoting RTX 4060 Ti 16GB, Says Sources

We know that NVIDIA is possibly launching its second RTX 4060 Ti variant in 18th July, with the 16GB version offering double the VRAM over the 8GB one that was launched back in May this year. However, that model has received weak reception – so much so that even AIB partners themselves are not interested in promoting the new variant, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Andreas Schilling, editor at Hardwareluxx.de has this to say on the matter, citing sources in AIB partners: “It looks like very few are interested in promoting the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB in a big way. You can already see that in how many fewer models there are compared to the standard variant.” He also noted that the 16GB only serves one single purpose – to “quiet those critics” that claim 8GB is insufficient for gaming, for which he says is indeed true. However, the pricing will be uncompetitive.

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Amongst the reasons that RTX 4060 Ti 8GB received little welfare comes down to two main factors: weak gen-on-gen improvements over RTX 3060 12GB, and uncompetitive launch pricing. NVIDIA themselves has betted on DLSS 3 to prove the RTX 4060 Ti’s worth, however gamers are not as convinced as the company expected.
The fact that this upcoming variant only offers one single difference in specs – double the VRAM to 16GB – spells even more worries, as the new model is set to price at $499, much higher than any previous 60-class GPUs has ever seen. AIBs has even less incentive to promote the model, given that the pricing is already entering higher mid-range territory where RTX 4070 is potentially a better product to sell.
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Pokdepinion: Given that 8GB variant is already as bad as it is in public perception – the 16GB variant is unlikely to help at best, and damaging it further at worst.
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The Newest Hero in Overwatch, Orisa, is an Omnic Centaur? She’s Now Playable

You were expecting Doomfist in Overwatch? NO! You get mecha-centaur Orisa instead!
We all knew that Blizzard will release a brand new hero to Overwatch soon. In fact, we’re expecting multiple new heroes this year, as it’ll keep the game from feeling dated.
Most of us were expecting Doomfist since the payload in Numbani is now missing the gauntlet, as well as news of Terry Crews voicing a character in Overwatch going viral recently. Turns out, we’re getting someone completely new. Introducing the newest tank in Overwatch, Orisa.

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Orisa, Overwatch’s 24th Hero
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“The world is a scary place, even here in Numbani…”
Blizzard has introducing their 24th hero in Overwatch, Orisa. It was originally built as a defense mechanism in Numbani but after several units were subdued by none other than Terry Crews Doomfist himself, robotics prodigy Efi Oladele salvaged it and gave it a “heart”.
Orisa is a Tank class character, meant to soak up a lot of damage and help defend teammates, which fits right in line with the hero’s origin as a security robot. Orisa’s primary weapon is the Fusion Driver, which functions like a projectile-based machine gun, with some of the best range of any of Overwatch’s tanks.
The Fusion Driver has an alternative fire mode that can drag enemies in place to more easily fire at. Her Protective Barrier ability is similar to Reinhardt’s shield or Winston’s bubble, but with the added twist that Orisa can place the shield away from herself to shield allies. Additionally, there’s the Fortify ability which prevents Orisa from being knocked back by other heroes when activated.
Finally, Orisa’s Ultimate is Supercharger, is the drum-like device on her back that Orisa can place to provide a damage boost for all allies within line of sight (although players will need to protect the Supercharger once it’s placed since it can be destroyed).
According to Jeff Kaplan, a number of hero re-balances will be coming when Orisa finally hits the main game. For now, she’s playable in Overwatch’s PTR region, a.k.a. the Play Test Region.

Pokdepinion: It’s good to see that they’ve finally added a new tank hero. The current tanks we have feels kinda limited now, especially when it’s pretty easy to counter them…sans D.va. Can’t wait to give it a try and see what Orisa is truly capable of. A damage buffer/tank sounds like a deadly combo.
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Steam Audio now supports AMD TrueAudio Next; enhancing your VR audio experience with GPU power!

If you enjoy VR content, you will understand that audio can either make or break the immersion of the whole experience. With Steam Audio 2.0 beta 13, support for AMD’s True Audio Next has been added. This allows VR content to offer more detail while not negatively affecting performance.

TrueAudio Next allows developers to reserve a portion of the GPU exclusively for audio processing. Up to 20-25% of a GPU’s CUs can be dedicated for audio processing, and it can be set on a scene-by-scene basis to deliver maximum graphics performance in more taxing scenes.

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Developers also have more freedom to use OpenCL for audio convolution. Using the GPU to model various acoustic phenomena allows VR titles to offer deeper immersion, while freeing up the CPU to handle other tasks like game AI and more. The GPU is also several times faster than the CPU at convolution, as seen in the graph above.

Basically TrueAudio Next allows for developers to use the GPU for processing audio with greater complexity than possible with the CPU, while freeing up CPU resources to offer a smoother gaming experience. All that is done without slowing down the graphics performance. For more information, check out the following blog post by Steam.
Pokdepinion: AMD has always been leading in terms of compute, and it’s great to see them put it to good use to enhance the gaming experience as well.
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Netflix Original Series YOU Coming Soon – Starring Penn Badgley from Gossip Girl

Netflix Original Series YOU Coming Soon

If you’ve been craving for a new thriller to sink your teeth into, then get ready for something awesome coming your way this December as Netflix Asia has officially announced the launch date for the Netflix Original Series, YOU, based on Caroline Kepnes’ best-selling novel of the same name.
When a brilliant bookstore manager crosses paths with an aspiring writer, his answer becomes clear: anything. Using the internet and social media as his tools to gather the most intimate of details and get close to her, a charming and awkward crush quickly becomes obsession as he quietly and strategically removes every obstacle, and person, in his way.
The series will star Penn Badgley, who played Dan Humphrey on the hit show Gossip Girl, along with Elizabeth Lail, Shay Mitchell, Lucy Padovan and Zach Cherry.

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There is set to be 10 episodes of YOU to air, and it will all begin when the year is almost coming to an end on 26th December 2018. For now, be sure to check out the First Look Trailer of the upcoming series at the top of this post.
Pokdepinion: Anyone of you who has read the book by Caroline Kepnes before? Do you think it’s going to be a good adaptation or perhaps you’d like to re-cast some of the actors and actresses? Let us know your thoughts :)
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ASUS Zenfone 2 & Padfone S pictures comparison

If you happen to have read the ASUS Zenfone 2 review (in case you haven’t, read it here) you might have noticed there aren’t any photo samples from the device. It’s not because SuperDaddy didn’t want to put it in the post, but he intentionally did it so I can write a quick comparison of the samples from the ASUS Zenfone 2 against the ASUS Padfone S.
In this simple and quick pictures comparison I’m pitting these two phones against each other because of several reasons. Before the ASUS Zenfone 2 made widely known, the ASUS Padfone S is the finest smartphone from ASUS you can get for less than RM900. However even with the cheap price it throws some heavy punches with hardware specification similar to the much pricier Sony Xperia Z2.
About 8 months later, the ASUS Zenfone 2 is really making me itchy to upgrade from my current ASUS Padfone S. Pangs of regret hit me when I saw the price which is very close to what I paid for my ASUS Padfone S. Not only does it have a better design but also carry many improvements in both the software and hardware.
Moving on, I will only discuss the camera from this point onwards. I can easily summarise it in three words. Just so tempting. Hardware wise, both devices have quite similar specifications, 13MP Megapixel, 5P Largan camera module and f/2.0 apertures. Similar, but not the same. ASUS decided to use Toshiba T4K37 instead SONY BSI like the ASUS Padfone S. I know Toshiba has a technical advantage if you read its technical database but sure the SONY BSI sensor is indeed quite popular.

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Taking a peek into the software, ASUS Padfone S is stuck on out-dated PixelMaster, while the ASUS Zenfone 2 comes with the latest PixelMaster 2.0. Now, you may ask what’s the different between these two versions. The algorithm used in PixelMaster 2.0 is all-new, offering more features and really enhances the picture quality especially in dark condition. If you have seen any low-light photo samples from the Padfone S and you thought, “hm, not bad.” you will be totally blown away by those produced by the Zenfone 2.
Normal Shot
Honestly when it comes to photography, I am not a professional and lingo like colour accuracy, sharpness and whatnot are beyond me. I hope you guys understand and just judge for yourself. In this shot taken in normal conditions I can say that the ASUS Padfone S picture is colder compared to the ASUS Zenfone 2, while ASUS Zenfone 2 have brighter colours making the image appear more natural. Click on picture for original copy.
ASUS Padfone S normal shot
ASUS Zenfone 2 normal shot
HDR Shot
The shots are taken with default settings, I simply just selected the HDR mode, focused and fired. As we can see here the ASUS Padfone S photo is brighter compared to ASUS Zenfone 2 which looks more natural. However this difference is probably affected by the lighting. Click on picture for original copy.
ASUS Padfone S HDR Shot
ASUS Zenfone 2 HDR shot

Lowlight Shot
It is here that the ASUS Zenfone 2 is clearly the winner. The algorithm behind PixelMaster’s Low-Light Mode identifies details in the dark and automatically enhance the light sensitivity. Using pixel-merging technology that joins four adjacent pixels to form a new pixel, the light sensitivity is increased by 400% so you can take pictures in the dark without even using a flash. Sounds like a sales pitch? I guess. But it works, and I am indeed sold. Click on picture for original copy.
ASUS Padfone S lowlight
ASUS Zenfone 2 lowlight

Decision time
ASUS Zenfone 2 is definitely the winner in this shootout. If only ASUS Zenfone 2 was announced earlier around the end of 2014, I definitely would not have gotten the ASUS Padfone S. Now the only glimmer of hope I can hang on to is for the Lollipop update for ASUS Padfone S to include the PixelMaster 2.0 camera.
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Z-ALLIANCE CYBER PROTECT Is Malaysia’s First Personal Cyber Insurance From Alliance Bank and Zurich

Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad have collaborated with Zurich Malaysia to introduce Z-ALLIANCE CYBER PROTECT, Malaysia’s first cyber insurance to safeguard Malaysians against financial losses caused by cybercrime.  Mr. Joel Kornreich, group CEO of Alliance Bank explains the need for this type is due to the fact that cybercrimes are a prevalent threat of our digitised environment, more so during the COVID-19 pandemic as more consumers go online to shop for their essentials.
Alliance Bank Group CEO Joel Kornreich
What does Z-ALLIANCE CYBER PROTECT do?
The Z-ALLIANCE CYBER PROTECT safeguards consumers from financial losses arising from online identity theft, extortion, and fraud. The plan also provides for restoration costs such as laptop repair fees due to malware incidents and reimbursement for loss from fraudulent transactions.

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The solution is available for RM0.31 per day (RM113.15 per year) and offers coverage on overseas purchases delivered to Malaysia for the insured. This solution will also include the insured’s spouse and children within the same household, who are residing in Malaysia.
There’s also a promotion going on right now as both Alliance Bank and Zurich are offering customers who subscribe to Z-ALLIANCE CYBER PROTECT online from 1 November until 31 March, an additional month of complementary coverage for the thirteenth month. This essentially means that you’ll be paying for 12 month but with an additional month for free (13+1).
In addition, there is a special introductory package to the first 100 customers when they purchase the Z-ALLIANCE CYBER PROTECT using Alliance Bank Visa Infinite or Platinum credit card. Those first 100 customers are entitled for a complimentary RM10 shopping voucher and one-year subscription of CTOS SecureID alerts worth RM86.90. CTOS SecureID is a fraud protection and credit monitoring solution by CTOS that helps safeguard consumers against identity theft, fraud, and scam.
Subscribers will receive a quarterly update of MyCTOS Score credit report and will be alerted to any changes in their credit profiles including data leak in the dark web. The solution helps consumers to be more proactive instead of reactive in safeguarding their identity.
For more information on Z-ALLIANCE CYBER PROTECT, you can check out the Alliance Bank official website right here.
Pokdepinion: This is pretty useful. I myself have been a victim of cybercrimes where hackers took significant amounts of money from my bank account.
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AMD Radeon RX 7900 Cards Apparently Reaching 110°C Temperature

It appears that some AMD Radeon RX 7900 graphics cards being tested out right now have apparently reached temperatures as high as 110°C.
High Temperatures on AMD Radeon RX 7900

Some reviewers have reported temperature spikes as high as 110°C in certain models of AMD’s Radeon RX 7900 Series graphics cards. According to Germany-based Hardwareluxx, the issue seems to be specific to the RX 7900 XTX and XT Made By AMD (MBA) reference cards.

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AMD has acknowledged the issue and is reportedly working to address it. It is not uncommon for there to be a delta of 30°C between the GPU and hotspot temperatures, and in some cases, the temperature may be higher than the rest of the GPU.
In Hardwareluxx’s observations, some AIB partners that sell their RX 7900 Series cards with AMD’s reference coolers, such as PowerColor, had delta gaps as large as 53°C. When the hotspot temperature reaches 110°C, the GPU may begin to throttle itself and reduce its clocks, even when it is running at full load and still below its power limit.

One possible explanation for the high temperatures in certain models of AMD’s Radeon RX 7900 Series graphics cards could be uneven cooler contact. One user on the AMD subreddit reported that with their RX 7900 XTX card installed in their PC, the temperature reached 110°C.
However, when they laid their casing down on its side, the temperature dropped significantly, to 75°C. This suggests that the issue may be related to the way the cooler is making contact with the GPU. Renowned tech reviewer Gamers Nexus (GN) also identified this issue in its review of the RX 7900 XTX and concluded that the AMD reference shroud was of relatively poor quality, although the overall temperatures of the card were not greatly affected.
It is important to note that laying the casing down on its side is not a permanent solution to the issue and that AMD and its AIB partners will need to address it. If you are experiencing high hotspot temperatures with your RX 7900 Series card, you may want to consider returning it for repair or replacement.
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Pokdepinion: I guess we could try some DIY stuff and see what sort of improvements we could make with it. Sounds like it would be an interesting project.
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honor Play Player Edition Coming This 7 September For RM1,299

honor Malaysia has confirmed that the honor Play Player Edition will be making its way here in Malaysia. The phone is set out to come this 7th of September 2018.
honor Play Player Edition Coming Soon
Set to be released this Friday (7 September 2018), the honor Play Player Edition will be retailed at RM1,299. Each purchase of the device that’s made through hihonor and Shopee will come with an Ipega 9087 Controller and exclusive PUBG stickers in limited edition box.
honor Play is the first device from honor that comes with GPU Turbo and features the current Kirin flagship chipset, the Kirin 970. As you can see, the Player Edition comes with a different back design. To find out more on the device, you can read on our full hands-on review by clicking the link right here.

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Pokdepinion: Well it does look good, I won’t deny that. I’m more curious on whether people would get this or the Pocophone, since the latter was released with a ridiculously cheap price tag but offering a flagship chip. What do you think? Let us know down below in the comments.
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Haylou Solar Review — an overglorified fitness band?

One of the most interesting wearables to me in recent times is the Haylou Solar, simply because it offers a smartwatch-like look without breaking the bank. So, exactly how affordable was it? Well, during the 7.7 sale recently, my better half managed to snag one for RM105.50, inclusive of shipping. That’s more affordable than most fitness bands out there, which makes it all the more tempting.
It sports a round watch face instead of the elongated ones found on your typical fitness bands, and that was pretty much all it took to entice me. I have used my fair share of fitness bands from HONOR and Xiaomi, so I do think it was time for me to take a step up. Or is it really a step up?
What’s in the box?

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The unit I got was the “Global Version” of the Haylou Solar, and it seems to live up to its claims with English text all over the packaging. It definitely beats getting a China unit which will force you to whip out the Google Translate app to make out whatever it is trying to convey.

There isn’t much in the box. You get the Haylou Solar with a proprietary charging cable and a user manual. Not going to read that. Anyway, the watch isn’t on in this shot. There’s a protective sticker on it to prevent it from getting scratched in transit.
Appearance

Right off the bat, you will realize that the LCD screen pales in comparison to good fitness bands with OLED displays like the Mi Band 4 or HONOR Band 5. But that’s probably the price you have to pay for this much more viewing area while also paying less. Speaking of paying less, the watch case is actually made of metal, giving it a look and feel that’s comparable to much pricier options.

The cover glass is just ever so slightly inset into the frame, affording it some slight protection. Aside from the touch screen, you also get a single button to navigate the Haylou Solar’s menus.

On the underside lies the optical heart rate sensor. Design wise, it is not really outstanding in any way, but hey, it stands out in terms of its price, so I guess that’s more than what many of the other generic-looking smartwatches in the market can say?

The Haylou Solar uses a standard 22mm resin strap, which is easily interchangeable. Haylou even designed the strap with a quick-release pin to make it easier for you to swap out the strap if you feel the need to customize it with one that better suits your outfit.
Haylou Solar Specifications

Display
1.28″ 240px TFT LCD
Full-color display
Capacitive touch

Water resistance
IP68

Features
24/7 heart rate tracking
Step counter
Sleep monitoring
Notifications
Idle alerts
12 workout tracking modes

Sensors
PPG cardiotachometer
Infrared wear sensor
Accelerometer
Gyroscope

Battery
340 mAh Li-Po battery
USB charging via magnetic dock

Weight
54 g

User Experience
Pairing

The pairing process is extremely painless, as all you need to do is scan the QR code, download the app and pair the Haylou Solar with your smartphone. The website even gives you options to download the Haylou Fit app from various sources. Of course on the Mi 9 with easy access to the Google apps you use most, I chose to download it from the Play Store.

After the pairing process, you will be guided along the setup guide as you key in your personal details to allow it to provide more accurate data. Once you are done with that, you will be presented with the rest of the Haylou Fit app.
Fitness features
Now let’s take a closer look at the fitness features. There’s continuous heart rate monitoring, so they got the basics down pat. The numbers aren’t that far off from the ones I get with all the other fitness bands I have tested, so I would say that it works just as expected. The 24-hour monitoring takes measurements every 10 minutes and charts a nice graph that can be retrieved in the app.

Sleep monitoring is as good as you might expect. It accurately detected when I fell asleep and also when I woke up, probably by combining data from the motion sensors as well as the heart rate sensors. It is on the larger side of things, which might make some feel uncomfortable to sleep with it. It is definitely a lot more noticeable on my wrist than my Mi Band 4, but the Haylou Solar was still significantly thinner than the true smartwatches like the HONOR MagicWatch 2 which was nigh impossible to wear, especially if you like to prop up your pillow with your left hand under it. Yes, I am specific like that. Don’t judge me.
A portion that I tested less was the step counting. It appears to work as expected, with me clocking very low numbers as I am generally confined to my office nowadays. The numbers I am looking at on the Haylou Solar are quite similar to what I have seen in the past. Looking at the step count in real time also reflects a relatively accurate measurement of the few steps I make in a day. It’s not the number of steps that you make, but the significance of the steps you make. Neil Armstrong will agree.

For those who are more fitness-inclined, it includes tracking for twelve sports activities, including rowing and biking. There’s no swimming though, which might be a bummer for those who are into water sports. The Haylou Solar is IP68-rated, so you can take it for a dip if you want, although you won’t be able to track your swimming activity. If you want your Haylou Solar to track your jogging route, you will need to use your smartphone’s GPS though, as it doesn’t feature built-in GPS functionalities.
What else?
          Breathing Guide            Music Controls          Weather Forecasts
There are also a few options aside from the regular tracking and monitoring you get with most recent fitness bands. There’s a breathing guide to help you slowly breathe in and out, timer and stopwatch features as well as music controls. These features bring it slightly closer to a smartwatch, although it still is far from one. The music controls are really rudimentary with just a play/pause button as well as forward and back buttons. It doesn’t even pull the title of the song that’s playing! There are weather forecasts too, pulled from your device so you can quickly decide whether you should bring an umbrella. Don’t trust it though. Always bring one.

Notifications look rather ugly, with a font that looks distinctly Chinese. It also peculiarly decides to pull Facebook Messenger’s persistent notifications, so I get random notifications telling me I have chat heads active. The number of apps that are officially supported by the Haylou Solar with the appropriate icons are also quite limited, although that was the case for the Mi Band 4 as well before they update the firmware several times to add more icons, among other things. I am pretty confident we will be seeing more added down the line.

I must say that the Haylou Fit app is definitely a lot less feature-packed than Xiaomi’s Mi Fit app. There’s no method to customize the watch face from the app, which is a major bummer since that kinda rules out any way to push custom watch faces into the Haylou Solar via third-party apps, a feature which I truly enjoy on my Mi Band 4. For now, there are only five watch faces to choose from on the Haylou Solar, which is quite limited, to say the least. On the bright side, the watch faces aren’t bad looking at all.

Battery

While Haylou claims about 15 days of battery life, I managed to squeeze out 8 days before it hit 20%, which I assume will provide an additional two days or so. I use it with all-day heart rate monitoring along with push notifications, which presumably consumes quite a bit of battery. Recharging it is a relatively pain-free process, although I do wish that Haylou could have plumped up for a full-sized dock instead of this tiny little connector that attaches via magnets. It works, but a dock would have been even more convenient.
Conclusion
If you plan on customizing the watch face on your Haylou Solar, well, you will be quite sorely disappointed. The Mi Bands do benefit from better third-party support, which enable a literal ton of options. With Haylou being a relatively unproven company, I do not know what to expect from them. I do hope that we will get to see more watch faces, not because the ones on offer right now are ugly, but because I do think that the large display can really benefit from some creativity. Well, we will have to see.

For now, you will be paying approximately RM130 (or RM105, in my case) for a fitness band with a large watch face, which I don’t find to be a bad deal at all. The watch face is easily viewed without even paying attention to it. The more conventional round watch case also looks more professional than your average fitness band. Larger fonts and a more conventional design might sit better with our parents’ generation too, making them more open to wear something to monitor their heart rate throughout the day. It’s not as customizable, but I think the Haylou Solar has the value proposition in its favor over some of the recently released fitness bands, and in this segment, I think that’s what truly matters in the end.

My eternal gratitude to my better half for getting me the Haylou Solar used in this review.
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Enjoy A Whole Month of Horror With Netflix Horror-thon 2018

If you’ve been craving for some good, adrenaline-rushing horror as of late, it is the perfect time for it. With the October generally regarded as the Halloween season, Netflix is gearing up for the Netflix Horror-thon 2018, where you can 31 days of horror.
According to them, October is the month where their customers are more likely to seek out horror films and shows, with Malaysians being twice as likely to watch it compared to the rest of the year.

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They have filled up the full 31 days in October with a number of horror-themed shows and movies for you to enjoy, including the likes of The Haunt of Hill House, Haunted, Apostle, and even classics like The Shining.
Here are some of the things that were particularly highlighted for the Netflix Horror-thon 2018:
Agyaat (October 1)
A film crew shooting in a remote forested location begins losing members one by one to a mysterious entity that they cannot see or hear.
The Haunting of Hill House (October 12)
Flashing between past and present, a fractured family confronts haunting memories of their old home and the terrifying events that drove them from it.
Kuntilanak (October 12)
Five youngsters discover that an antique mirror found in their orphanage is home to an evil ghost who kidnaps children and imprisons them inside it.
Apostle (October 12)
In 1905, a drifter on a dangerous mission to rescue his kidnapped sister tangles with a sinister religious cult on an isolated island.
Haunted (October 19)
Real people sit down with friends and family to share terrifying true stories from their past, re-created through chilling re-enactments.
The Night Comes For Us (October 19)
After sparing a girl’s life during a massacre, an elite Triad assassin is targeted by an onslaught of murderous gangsters.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (October 26)
Magic and mischief collide as half-human, half-witch Sabrina navigates between two worlds: mortal teen life and her family’s legacy, the Church of the Night.
Hold the Dark (Now streaming)
In the grim Alaskan winter, a naturalist hunts for wolves blamed for killing a local boy, but he soon finds himself swept into a chilling mystery.
Ghoul (Now Streaming)
When a new prisoner at a military detention center exhibits eerie behaviour, a young interrogator’s search for the truth becomes a battle for survival.
If you’re craving for some horror, now is a good time to subscribe to Netflix. If you already are, then what are you doing? Go turn on your Netflix for some adrenaline-pumping entertainment.
Pokdepinion: Netflix and thrill, anyone? :P
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realme X2 Pro with 256GB UFS 3.0 storage launched in Indonesia at RM2300

The most hyped up flagship in the market has just been launched in Indonesia today. Our neighbors are only getting one variant of the realme X2 Pro, priced at 7 799 000 rupiah (~RM2300).
Indonesians will get the realme X2 Pro with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage for the price, which is pretty impressive at this price point, to say the least. They are also getting the realme X2 Pro Master Edition at the same price.

The Malaysian launch for the realme X2 Pro is happening this 2nd December.

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realme X2 Pro Specs
Snapdragon 855+, octa-core up to 2.96 GHz, 7nm12GB LPPDR4x RAM256GB UFS 3.0 storage6.5″ FHD+ AMOLED display, 1000 nits, 90 Hz refresh rate64MP f/1.8 + 13MP f/2.4 2x telephoto + 8MP f/2.3 ultra-wide + 2MP depth sensor16MP f/2.0 selfie camera4000 mAh battery, 50W Super VOOC, USB-PD, Qualcomm QuickCharge 4.0+12GB+256GB: IDR 7 799 000 (~RM2300)

What do you think of the price? Do you think we will see similar pricing here in Malaysia? Another thing to note is the realme 5s, which has made it through SIRIM but realme Malaysia seems pretty tightlipped about.
Pokdepinion: The Master Edition does actually look appealing.
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Apart from Battle Arena Elites, we also managed to interview the PUBG Champion of Predator League 2019 Malaysia Region, Boss Gold, at the Asia Pacific Predator League 2020/21. To be precise, we talked with Nurman96, Skyco, Fenisk, and Demoneater. If you’ve been curious as to how the team has been doing in Esports, especially given the COVID-19 pandemic, then look no further. Let’s dive right into it, shall we?
Asia Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Interview With Boss Gold

For those of you who aren’t aware of Boss Gold, 35-year old Skyco serves as the team captain, Nurman96 is the scout and support, Demoneater plays as a fragger / support, and Fenisk plays as a support.

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The first question that was tossed is if the team had to make any adjustments when preparing for the tournament given that it’s held in an online-only format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Skyco explained that there isn’t much difference as they had their normal scrims, just that they can’t hold scrims with people outside of the region. As a result, it would be extra challenging as they aren’t aware how the other teams will play.
The next question that was asked is if they are playing from separate locations or together in a single location. Nurman96 stepped up to answer by stating:
To answer the previous question if we made any changes, we didn’t make any changes from the beginning until now because we never played together in one besides the LAN tournament in 2019. Our training, tournaments, and everything, we play separately from our location. We’re all friends, we play together, and we came out to recruit players. Finally, this line up was made from that.
Nurman96

I then proceeded to ask “what is the biggest challenge the team is facing since playing in an online-only format?”. Nurman96 answered that there has never been any challenges but if there was any, it was internet connection. This is understandable given a game like PUBG, speed and latency plays a huge role in how you perform, and every small bit could lead to your victory or your demise.
When asked how far Boss Gold thinks they can go in the tournament, we had a refreshingly honest answer:
Top five is our goal because we know our limits. The top four teams are gonna be huge, and one of them is Battle Arena Elites from our own region, they have a very strong lineup. The amount of training we had is not much but it should be enough to take us to the top five.
Skyco
Given their answer, I was curious to know what they believe could make Boss Gold perform better. Skyco answered by stating it’s their communication as apart from that, there’s really nothing to worry about. In a game like PUBG where every bit of information would help players approach situations better, this is perfectly understandable as communication is the foundation of every team’s performance.

Lastly, we have the question that I’m sure many people always wonder with Esports athletes; do their family members support their endeavours? Nurman96 had the traditional route where the family didn’t really support him at first but started to change their minds when he managed to show results. Demoneater and Fenisk on the other hand says that their family doesn’t support them, but they’re not stopping them either.
Widening the question a little bit, Boss Gold was asked if they received support from people in Malaysia. Team captain Skyco mentioned that they had a lot of support, including the people they play against within the region. Nurman96 added that it’s because they are representing the country, although he pointed quickly pointed out that when they’re playing against those same people, they are still considered the enemy.
Boss Gold is competing in the Asia Pacific Predator League 2020/21 PUBG tournament. We wish them all the best in the competition.
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Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L mechanical keyboard review

Whew, that title was a mouthful! Cooler Master’s latest entry to the mechanical keyboard game, the Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L mechanical keyboard features RGB lighting, something that was lacking in Cooler Master’s line up for quite some time. With Cooler Master’s extensive experience in mechanical keyboards, including the unique one-of-a-kind Cooler Master NovaTouch, we take a look at the Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L with really high expectations.

Unboxing

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Cooler Master is definitely proud of the Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L’s RGB lighting. Not only did they state it out in words, they also made sure to highlight the 16.7 million color backlighting available for each and every key on the Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L. The product image shows it in all of its RGB glory, of course.

The rear lists some of the highlight features available in Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L, and also offers an exploded view of the keyboard.

The keyboard itself is wrapped in a nice fabric sleeve, which can be reused to protect the Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L during transport. This I really like because mechanical keyboards last a long while, and during that long lifespan, you will surely have to carry it around in a backpack. An extra sleeve is great protection from the abrasive environment in your bag.

Lifting out the keyboard, I found a 1.5m sleeved microUSB cable, a wire keycap puller and also a leaflet guiding you on how to use some of the advanced functions on the Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L. As most keyboard enthusiasts will know, wire keycap pullers are preferable over ring keycap pullers due to the simple fact that ring keycap pullers rub over the sides of the key before latching on the the edge, which means it can potentially scratch the keycaps. The microUSB cable is also a great switch from the older miniUSB standard for keyboards, which will mean that you can replace the cable anytime with any of the smartphone charging cables available in the market, like the excellent iCable i10 Power Series microUSB cables.

Appearance

The Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L isn’t the most striking mechanical keyboard out there. The overall design can be described as a rectangular chunk of plastic, pretty standard issue. Cooler Master did make full use of the space available though by adding four profile switcher keys in the space usually spent on status LEDs. The frame of the Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L is also more compact than the previous designs by Cooler Master.

The bottom of the keyboard is plain as well, with Cooler Master prioritizing function over form. Cable routing channels are a necessary feature in any keyboard that I use, and I am glad to find them here on the Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L. The feet here are big and rubbery, with wide flip out feet.

The side profile shows that this keyboard is really quite thick. The Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L isn’t a low profile keyboard like the Cherry MX Board 3.0 or the Tesoro Gram Spectrum, but this kind of thickness is considered pretty standard for mechanical keyboards.

Specifications

Body material
Plastic, with metal backplate

Keycap
Laser engraved ABS keycaps

USB report rate
1000 Hz

Switch type
Cherry MX Red RGB

Microprocessor
32bit ARM Cortex M3

Cable
1.5m, detachable, sleeved, microUSB connector

Weight
1090 g

Included accessories
Quick start guide, wire keycap puller,  reusable fabric sleeve

User Experience

Plug the Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L in to your PC, and it works. Well, any keyboard does, actually. Thanks to the nice cable routing channels, I was able to do some rudimentary cable management on my already messy desk. You can opt to route it to exit from the right, left or middle of the body, which is pretty great.

The large flippy feet are sturdy and offer enough grip to prevent it from sliding around too much. “Enough” here means that it wasn’t sliding all over the place while typing out articles or stuff, but after a long session of Warframe, I did notice that it has moved from its original position slightly.

The Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L doesn’t feature dedicated media keys, and the keys above the arrow keys serve double duty as media keys. I do prefer this configuration as I rarely use the media keys on my keyboard, but those who do might find it troublesome having to press the Fn key before being able to use the media keys.

As an RGB keyboard, the Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L features a comprehensive set of lighting modes. You can control everything on the keyboard itself, or install the driver software to customize the lighting effects more easily. You can even play a game of Snake on the keyboard itself, if you fancy that kind of thing. The white metal backplate is great as it allows the RGB lighting to diffuse around the keys, offering a nice glow.

Speaking about the driver software, it was here I noticed the first shortcoming of the Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L; the driver software only allows you to customize the lighting effects, and does not offer any macro recording capability. You will have to do that on the keyboard itself via the hotkeys. Many other gaming keyboard manufacturers are able to bake this functionality into their driver software, and Cooler Master’s glaring omission here baffles me. I do believe this can be fixed via a firmware update and/or a driver software update, and I hope Cooler Master gets it right, pronto.

If you want to talk about the typing experience, nothing really beats the original Cherry MX switches. RGB illumination is just the icing on the cake. The laser engraved keycaps may be a slight drawback, as they have lesser durability when compared against doubleshot keycaps on some of the competition. That aside, the Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L is a great performer. Typing, gaming, any activity that involves pressing keys on a keyboard is a bliss, but I did encounter certain keys that got stuck.

The keycaps were unable to spring back up because they hit the frame. I am not sure of the prevalence of this problem but it definitely affected the sample I tested. I believe this is due to inaccurate manufacturing tolerances of the keycaps and frame.

Worth nothing is the standard length Ctrl key, which is a boon for those who are into custom keycaps. As most of you know, a larger Ctrl key does make it easier to tap it while gaming, but it definitely limits your choice of third-party spacebar keycaps. With the Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L’s standard keycaps, you can definitely make it yours.

Conclusion

The Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L is a great keyboard, but it can definitely be better. For starters, a more complete driver software and better quality control to prevent keys getting stuck. Doubleshot keycaps may be wishful thinking but a man can always hope for more bang for his buck, right? Speaking of which, the Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L retails for RM699, which is quite reasonable for a keyboard with Cherry MX RGB switches. Do we think you should get it? Definitely, but after Cooler Master fixes their quality control.

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Apple Essentially Confirms Next iPhone Will Come with USB-C

An Apple executive has essentially confirmed that the next line of iPhone models will be coming with USB-C instead of Lightning, and here’s why.
Apple iPhone Ditching Lightning for USB-C

Plenty of Apple products have started adopting USB-C, but not the iPhone…at least not yet. Now, it appears the time for change is imminent as their Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, Greg Joswiak, has essentially confirmed the transition.

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According to a Wall Street Journal report, Apple will be complying with the EU ruling which requires the use of USB-C, meaning that they will be ditching the Lightning port in the next iPhone lineup. It appears to be a decision made begrudgingly, but at least it’s one that’s finally being made.

It’s worth noting that the EU ruling only starts kicking in for smartphones launched from 2024 onwards, but all signs currently point towards this happening next year instead of when the law comes to effect. As the law will only affect 27 countries, Joswiak was asked if the change will apply universally or not, to which he responded with “you’re trying to get me to predict the future”.
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Pokdepinion: They must have really hated the move but hey, I’m sure many more of us consumers will be happy with this change. I mean, I can literally use the same cable to charge my laptop, phone, tablet, game devices, and more, of course I’d be happy.
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Fortnite V-Bucks Price Increased in Some Countries: What You Need to Know

Fortnite has recently made changes to the pricing of its in-game currency, V-Bucks, in certain countries. While the adjustments may not directly impact all players worldwide, it’s important to be aware of the changes, especially if you’re located in Canada, the United Kingdom, or Mexico. V-Bucks are used to purchase exclusive Fortnite skins, cosmetics, tools, and the coveted Battle Pass, making them a valuable virtual currency for players looking to customize their characters and enhance their gaming experience.
Fortnite V-Bucks Price Increased in Some Countries Due to Inflation

A few weeks ago, Fortnite launched Chapter 4 Season 3, introducing a thrilling new theme that diverged from the previous cyberpunk-inspired Mega City. Players were transported to a lush jungle biome, brimming with pre-historic-inspired aesthetics. This shift in scenery brought forth a range of new characters, skins, and weapons, enticing players to explore and engage with the latest content. However, to fully indulge in the new additions, having a sufficient amount of V-Bucks is crucial.

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Recently, the official Fortnite website unveiled revised V-Bucks prices for the United Kingdom, Canada, and Mexico, which will come into effect on July 17th. In the UK and Canada, players can expect an increase in prices, while Mexican players will enjoy a slight decrease. The changes will be applied to all V-Bucks packages offered in these countries.
For instance, in the UK, 1,000 V-Bucks currently cost £6.49, but the new price will be £6.99. Similarly, in Canada, the price will rise from $10.79 CAD to $11.99 CAD. Surprisingly, Mexican players will see a decrease in prices, as the previous cost of 1,000 V-Bucks was $165 MXN, which will now be reduced to $159 MXN.

These adjustments come in conjunction with another significant change affecting the in-game economy of Fortnite. Following the recent 25.10 update, players will no longer receive V-Bucks through daily logins. Instead, they will need to complete Daily Quests and Mission Alerts to earn these rewards. Consequently, players should anticipate having fewer V-Bucks at their disposal, unless they reside in Mexico where prices are decreasing.
However, amidst these adjustments and shifts in V-Bucks availability, there’s still some exciting news for Fortnite enthusiasts. Leaker Shiina, known for their accuracy in predicting Fortnite updates, recently revealed that a crossover between Fortnite and The Elder Scrolls Online may be on the horizon.

According to Shiina, a character inspired by Bethesda’s renowned game, with distinct Skyrim vibes, is expected to join the Fortnite universe. While this information has yet to be officially confirmed, the leaker’s track record suggests a strong possibility of the crossover materializing. This revelation serves as an additional incentive for Fortnite players to save up their V-Bucks in anticipation of this exciting collaboration.
Fortnite remains available on various platforms, including Mobile, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Stay tuned for further updates and announcements from the Fortnite team as they continue to evolve the game and provide new experiences for players worldwide.
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Pokdepinion: It’s perfectly understandable why this had to happen from an economic perspective. From a gamer perspective, we’re going to see a lot of people unhappy about it, but likely still spending a good amount of money in the game, at least for those who have already invested their time and efforts in it until they quit.
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Apex Legends Developers Call Players “Freeloaders” – A Raging Storm Ensues

Apex Legends Developers Call Players “Freeloaders”

If you enjoy playing Apex Legends, then this might leave a bad taste in your mouth. A post was made by the game developers over at Respawn Entertainment on Reddit to apologize and explain the situation behind the cosmetics from the Iron Crown event. Unfortunately, things took a turn for the worse.
The thread has since turned into a series of insults and grievances from the developers themselves. While it was intended for specific players who harboured ill will towards the game, it did paint Apex Legends players in a bad light, so people didn’t take this lightly.

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For those of you who aren’t aware, the Iron Crown event in Apex Legends was launched earlier this week. There were some cool new cosmetics but you can only obtain them by grinding against a difficult and expensive loot box mechanism. This resulted in backlash as gamers felt that Respawn Entertainment has gone too far with monetization for the game.
The developers then announced some changes to the Iron Crown cosmetics, which made them available for purchase using Apex Coins (which can be earned either by Season Pass or purchasing the coins using real money). The official blog post announcing the changes made an apology, saying the studio “need[s] to be better at letting our players know what to expect,” and that the situation “has been a huge learning experience for us.” A post was also made on Reddit by the developers to show the same message.

The situation became worse when developers who grew frustrated at the situation started to fire back at gamers. We’ve included some of the comments throughout this post. This of course led to the post being the highlight of the Apex Legends subreddit, and led to an open letter to the developers from the community. The open letter started off by saying that Respawn Entertainment “committed the ultimate cardinal sin, you got personal.”
You, as a team of professionals trying to make money, got personal. You got personal and decided to insult your playbase, calling us “ass-hats” and “freeloaders”. Not a wise move.
We won’t forget this. You’ve set a new tone for the kind of interaction we’ll be having with you. It’s a cold one. One where there aren’t any illusions about the reality of the situation. Previous notions of “family” are dead. We are mere consumers to you, and that is obvious.
You have chosen to bring in a new era of hostility and bitterness. Well done. Great PR move.

There’s been no official word from both EA or Respawn Entertainment on the matter at the moment. We will continue reporting on the matter as soon as information becomes available.
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Pokdepinion: The worst thing any game developer / publisher can do regardless of the situation is to belittle their player base. Calling them freeloaders, like really? Things are gonna go from bad to worse…much much worse.
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Intel’s E-Core-Powered Processor N100 Is Over 10x More Efficient Than Core i5-7400

The Intel Processor N-series lineup, which succeeds Pentium and Celeron line of low-end CPUs, has since been revamped with the Alder Lake-N architecture that exclusively uses E-Cores in its silicon. The N-series is meant for ultra-budget devices such as education laptops that prefers passive cooling solution in order to provide better reliability, as these chips consume no more than just 6 watts.
The Intel Processor N100 is one among the few models that falls under the Alder Lake-N family, which uses the same Intel 7 process as its more powerful siblings. However, the key difference is the lack of P-Cores, which is the higher performance core that provides much higher clockspeeds, albeit at a cost of power draw. Given the very limited power envelope, it’s logical to just use E-Cores exclusively for these chips. It also means that Hyper-threading is not available for these models as well.

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Based on the scores seen in Geekbench 6, the 6-watt chip outperforms the Core i5-7400 – the same 4-core, 4-thread chip that was released back in early 2017, or more than 6 years ago. The 7th gen Core i5 required 65W to achieve similar performance, meaning N100 achieved over 10 times more power efficiency for the same levels of performance. Wccftech has noted that Core i5-7400 in practice consumes up to 90 watts in actual workloads – meaning the efficiency jump could be even larger than on paper.
Pokdepinion: That is an extremely efficient chip. Could it match Apple’s M-series, though?
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Garmin Descent Mk2S Launched In Malaysia At RM4,799

Garmin Malaysia has introduced their latest suite of dive products in the form of the Garmin Descent Mk2S.
Garmin Descent Mk2S

It comes with a 1.2-inch colour sunlight-readable sapphire display, a 43mm watch case as well as interchangeable QuickFit bands in silicone, leather, metal, and nylon.

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The Descent Mk2S supports multiple dive modes for single and multiple gas dives (including air, nitrox, trimix, and up to 100% O2), gauge, apnea, apnea hunt, and closed-circuit rebreather. It also features an underwater 3-axis compass and displays depth, dive time, temperature, NDL/TTS, ascent/descent rates, gas mix, PO2, N2 loading, decompression/safety stop information, time-of-day, and more.
With the watch, it features the new sonar-based SubWave technology, which set the standard for extended range and reliability for the diving community. Put aside diving, the Descent Mk2S doubles as a premium multisport GPS smartwatch with multi-GNSS support and wrist-based heart rate monitoring.
In addition to that, there’s smartwatch features such as notifications for calls, texts, and calendar alerts to name a few. In terms of battery life, they have said that it can last up to seven days in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in dive mode. You can store and review dive data for up to 200 dive on the watch and view them all on the companion Garmin Dive app which provides you of all the analysis from each dive.
Should you be interested in the watch, you can get it today at RM4,799 from Lazada, Shopee, AECO e-store and all authorized Garmin retailers. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: I personally wouldn’t buy this because I’m not a diver. But for those of you who are, the features would definitely come in handy.
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AMD continued notebook market momentum with 6th gen A-series APU

AMD is increasing their momentum for the launch of the 6th Generation AMD PRO A-Series mobile processors, based on the introduction of two new HP notebook design wins, new large-scale enterprise deployments, and the expansion of HP adoption of AMD FreeSync™ technology in its notebooks and displays.
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The HP ProBook 645 14-inch and HP ProBook 655 15.6-inch notebooks allow businesses to equip their workforces with widely configurable and extremely cost-effective HP notebook PCs, enabling executive-class collaboration and professional-grade capabilities.

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Containing AMD PRO A-Series processors with brilliant AMD Radeon™ graphics, Windows 10®, robust DDR3 memory, and professional-grade peripheral devices, these HP ProBooks create a top-of-the-line user experience.

AMD FreeSync™ adoption
Additionally, HP plans to enable AMD FreeSync™ technology support for its consumer-focused HP Envy 15z laptops powered by 6th Generation AMD A-Series processors. AMD FreeSync™ technology resolves the communication issues between processor and monitor to eliminate stutter and tearing, providing a smoother image.
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HP anticipates having AMD FreeSync-enabled HP Envy 15z laptops available in the first half of 2016, and plans to enable AMD FreeSync™ support across its entire consumer laptop line-up powered by 6th Generation AMD A-Series processors in the second half of the year.

Pokdepinion: AMD’s 6th Generation PRO A-Series APU brings lots of new technology and capability, but will it be able to reach out to consumers with HP as the only OEM?
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Sunway University Hosting Ctrl+Alt Gaming 2018 – Malaysia’s 1st Ever Community-Focused Gaming Convention

Malaysian gamers rejoice! The first ever community-focused gaming convention is coming to Sunway University, and it’s called Ctrl+Al Gaming 2018, or some of you may know as CAG2018.
Sunway University Hosting Ctrl+Alt Gaming 2018 Gaming Convention

Chances are that if you are on our website and you are reading this article in particular, you’re a gamer. Or if you don’t identify yourself as one, gaming is certainly a hobby of yours. Compared to other countries in the world, Malaysia doesn’t have much gaming events aside from your typical eSports tournament but we are about to have a brand new gaming convention to look forward to.

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It’s called Ctrl+Alt Gaming 2018, which some of you may know it as CAG2018, and it’s organized by the folks over at The Magic Rain, Games Fusion, MVP Mobile Arena, and Sunway eSports Club. The gaming convention will be taking place at the Jeffrey Cheah Hall in Sunway University from 31st March 2018 to 1st April 2018.
The goal of the gaming convention is to “celebrate all types of Malaysian gamers regardless of background or interests, in hopes to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages gamers to mix, mingle, and share their love for the game with the larger community.”
So what can we expect to happen at the gaming convention? Well, quite a number of things actually. There will be a series of VR gaming sessions hosted by the folks over at VR Labs, community showcases, mini tournaments, a solo cosplay competition, a maid & butler cafe, and a Free Play Arena consisting of a variety of multiplayer games.
For those of you who aren’t able to make it for CAG2018, the gaming convention will be livestreamed on the MVP Mobile Arena Facebook page.
For specific details on Ctrl+Alt Gaming 2018, do refer to the details right below here:
Ctrl+Alt Gaming 2018 Gaming Convention Details

Date: 31st March 2018 – 1st April 2018
Time: 10AM – 6PM
Venue: Jeffrey Cheah Hall @ Sunway University
Ticket Price: RM15 for Both Days

For more details on Ctrl+Alt Gaming 2018, do head on over to the official event page on Facebook by clicking right here. We’ll be at the event so do say hi if you see us there.
Pokdepinion: Ahh, back to my old stomping ground. Kinda missed being in Sunway University, but also can’t help like I’m missing out. Why didn’t they do this kinda stuff when I was still studying there? Oh well, see you all at CAG2018.
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Database Leak Reveals Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Remastered – Could It Be Real?

With the previous Modern Warfare games already remastered, many are looking to see if Activision will be making Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Remastered a reality. As it turns out, that might actually be the case if information gleaned from a database leak is accurate.
Database Leak Reveals Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Remastered

🚨 An unknown game has been added to the database by Activision
🟪 Download Size : 43.970 GB pic.twitter.com/pEgQlUy3lo
— PlayStation Game Size (@PlaystationSize) May 17, 2021

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According to PlayStation Game Size on Twitter, an unknown game has been added to the Activision database with a download size of 43.97GB. Apart from that, it has an age rating of 17+ and an ID labeled “We Love Dogs!”. This potentially hints the arrival of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Remastered as dogs are a part of the game’s mechanics.
This isn’t the first time we’ve heard of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Remastered however as notable leakster TheMW2Ghost mentioned that the game will arrive sometime in Q2 2021 as a PlayStation-exclusive game for a month. This leak seems to accurately coincide with information found from the leaked database.
For now however, Activision has yet to officially confirm whether the game is real and if it’s actually launching or not. Given recent updates, we do expect to hear an announcement on it sooner rather than later but for now, do take this information with a grain of salt.

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Pokdepinion: Personally, I’m a bigger fan of the previous two Modern Warfare games, but I don’t mind reexperiencing the game once more in better graphics. I’d probably play it on the PS5 just to see if they take advantage of the haptic feedback of the DualSense.

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Diablo IV Finally Confirmed to Launch in 2023

Diablo IV Launching in 2023

Blizzard has officially announced that Diablo IV will finally be coming next year. It will not be linked to any kind of mobile game as it’s intended for released on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC. Furthermore, the game will support cross play and cross progression, so you can easily move from one platform to another if you wish.
From what we know thus far, there will be a total of 5 playable character classes at launch; Barbarian, Sorceress, Rogue, Druid, and Necromancer. In fact, the latter has been updated with new undead mechanics, which will allow them to raise even more of the undead or consume them in order to gain more power.
The game is expected to be a massive open world experience complete with world bosses and strongholds to conquer. It is said to have more than 140 dungeons and dozens of side quests, making it the biggest and most ambitious vision of Sanctuary yet. How you choose to experience the game is your as it will not force you to take a specific path.

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While no official release date has been confirmed yet, Diablo IV will be coming to the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC sometime in 2023. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I already know I’m going to be playing as the Necromancer. Been exclusively playing that since Diablo 2, and there’s no way I’m going to change right now. Hopefully the changes will make the class feel less stale.
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Sony Interactive Entertainment to Air PlayStation Awards 2018 on YouTube Live

The folks over at Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially announced that they will airing, or rather streaming, the PlayStation Awards 2018 on YouTube Live.
The PlayStation Awards 2018 will be happening on 3rd December 2018 (Monday) on the official PlayStation Japan YouTube channel. The event will be moderated by Jon Kabira, most notable for his narration in the Winning Eleven series, and Hatsune Matsushima, the actress who appeared on Nightmare Detective 2 and Wild Strawberry.
The award ceremony will see Sony Interactive Entertainment announcing and recognizing the wide variety of PlayStation titles in Japan and Asia.

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If you want to check that out and would not like to miss out on it, be sure to bookmark this link. The livestream will start at 4PM Malaysia time (GMT +8) on 3rd December 2018.
Pokdepinion: Anyone of you have any particular picks to win some awards? I got my money on Horizon Zero Dawn. That game blew me away, though the ending could have possibly been better. Still a great game either way.
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Four Malaysians In Shortlist Of 2019 Sony World Photography Awards Open Competition

The World Photography Organisation today has revealed the shortlisted photographers for the Open and Youth competitions of the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards, where it included four Malaysian photographers who’s shots was some of the world’s best single images taken in 2018.
This comes as a proud moment for the country as the 2019 Awards received its highest number of entries, where there’s a total of 326,997 participants took part from 195 countries. The four representatives from Malaysia include Laily Hassan, Chee Yen Chuan, Eng Chung Tong, and Roslan Nasir.
The Open shortlist comprises stunning works selected across ten diverse categories. All shortlisted and winning images will be exhibited as part of the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition in London from 18th of April until 6th of May 2019 before touring globally. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on April 17.

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Here are the shots that the Malaysians submitted:
By: RoslanNasir (Open Landscape Open Competition 2019)
By: EngChungTong (Open Culture Open competition 2019)
By: Laily Hassan (Open Travel Open competition 2019)
By: Michael Chee Yen Chuan (Open Culture Open competition 2019)
Pokdepinion: These are magnificent shots. Truly deserving to be in the running of winning. Let’s just pray that they do indeed walk away with something :)
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PlayStation to Strengthen Their PC Gaming Position With New Hiring

PlayStation Hiring Senior Director for PC Planning and Strategy

The folks over at Sony Interactive Entertainment are making moves to bolster their presence within the PC gaming space as they are looking to hire a new senior director for PC planning and strategy.
According to the job posting, this role will see the person leading the company’s PC growth, commercial strategy, and PC store strategies. There were specific mentions for Steam and Epic Games Store, so we most likely will not see a PlayStation PC launcher, at least not for the foreseeable future.

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Thus far, we’ve seen a number of successful PlayStation PC ports, most notably Horizon Zero Dawn and God of War. Sure, some of them didn’t have a good start, as Horizon Zero Dawn was riddled with bugs at launch but that has significantly improved and sales started going up again.
For now, it’s hard to tell if PlayStation would ever do simultaneous launches for their major first party games, and it seems unlikely for now but we can foresee more ports coming for sure. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: PlayStation PC ports have been very questionable in quality so hopefully this will be a sign of better things to come.
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