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Dell G-series gets 10th Gen treatment

Featuring Dell G3, G5, and G5 SE

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Dell’s gaming laptops are getting the inevitable 10th-gen upgrade in 2020. The G-series getting the upgrade are the Dell G3 and Dell G5. There’s also an AMD version of the G5 called the Dell G5 SE.

In terms of design and overall configuration, all three are pretty similar. Dell is sticking to the thinner design it introduced in the G-series a couple of years back so these three will look nearly indistinguishable.

All three will come with a 15-inch screen with various display, memory, and storage options. Here’s a quick look:

Dell G3 Dell G5 Dell G5 SE
Display Options
  • FHD (1920 x 1080) 300 nits Anti-Glare LED Backlit Display (non-touch) with 60Hz refresh rate
  • FHD (1920 x 1080) 300 nits Anti-Glare LED Backlit Display (non-touch) with 144Hz refresh rate
  • FHD (1920 x 1080) 300 nits WVA Anti-Glare LED Backlit Display (non-touch) with 300Hz refresh rate
Graphics
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, 4GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti, 4GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, 6GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, 6GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti, 4GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, 6GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, 6GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design, 8GB GDDR6
AMD RadeonTM RX 5600M
Memory 8 – 16GB, 2933 MHz, DDR4 8 – 16GB, 2933 MHz, DDR4; up to 32GB (additional memory sold separately) 8 – 16GB, 3200 MHz, DDR4; up to 32GB (additional memory sold separately)
Storage Single storage:

128GB PCIe M.2 SSD (Class 35) 256GB PCIe M.2 SSD (Class 35/40) 512GB PCIe M.2 SSD (Class 35/40) 1TB PCIe M.2 SSD (Class 40)

Dual storage:

128GB PCIe M.2 SSD (Class 35) + 1TB 5400 RPM HDD

256GB PCIe M.2 SSD (Class 35) + 1TB 5400 RPM HDD

512GB PCIe M.2 SSD (Class 35) + 1TB 5400 RPM HDD

512GB PCIe M.2 SSD (Class 35) + 512GB PCIe M.2 SSD (Class 40)

Single storage:

128GB PCIe M.2 SSD (Class 35) 256GB PCIe M.2 SSD (Class 35/40) 512GB PCIe M.2 SSD (Class 35/40) 1TB PCIe M.2 SSD (Class 40)

Dual storage:

512GB PCIe M.2 SSD (Class 35) + 512GB PCIe M.2 SSD (Class 40)

Color Options Eclipse Black or Alpine White Interstellar Dark with iridescent accents Supernova Silver with iridescent accents

10th Gen beasts

Both the G3 and G5 will start at 10th Gen Intel CoreTM i5-10300H Quad Core Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.5 GHz) and can go up to 10th Gen Intel CoreTM i7-10750H Hex Core Processor (12M Cache, up to 5.0 GHz).

Meanwhile the G5 SE has three processor options: AMD RyzenTM 5 4600H, AMD RyzenTM 7 4800H, and AMD RyzenTM 9 4900H.

All three will also carry the Alienware Command Center which is the gaming hub that controls the RGB keyboard and other customizations for all Dell gaming laptops.

They will also get a similar array of ports. On the base level, all three will have (1) HDMI 2.0, (1) SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1, (2) SuperSpeed USB 2.0, (1) Standard SD Card slot, wedge lock slot, and Headphone/Mic. Different GTX versions will have additional USB-C and Thunderbolt ports.

Pricing and availability

The Dell G3 will start at US$ 779.99 while the Dell G5 will start at US$ 829.99. Both will be available on May 21, 2020. Pricing and availability for the Dell G15 SE has yet to be released.

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Ubisoft confirms Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag remake

It’s officially called Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced.

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If you ask an Assassin’s Creed fan what their favorite game of the series is, Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag will likely be one of the top contenders. Because of its reputation, gamers are constantly asking for a remake of the popular pirate simulator. Now, the dream is finally here. Ubisoft has confirmed that a remake, called Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced, is coming.

Released in 2013, Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag saw the journey of Edward Kenway, a vagabond pirate haplessly thrust into life as part of the Assassin Brotherhood against his will. The critically acclaimed game was something that all gamers have been clamoring for since Sid Meier’s Pirates: a true pirate simulator. It was no surprise that the game got as popular as it did.

Today, through an official roadmap shared by the company, Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced is real, and it might launch later this year. The company also released the first concept art for the remake.

Currently, there’s no official word as to how Ubisoft is remaking the game. At the very least, we can expect significant graphical upgrades to put it up to par with the modern games. We wouldn’t be opposed to more stories and missions too.

Now, though the Black Flag remake is already a big deal, the same roadmap also emphasizes that Codename Hexe, the next mainline title, is still coming. Ubisoft hasn’t confirmed the actual timeline yet, but the game will depict “a pivotal moment in history.” With post-launch development for the ongoing Shadows winding down, efforts to launch Codename Hexe should be ramping up soon.

SEE ALSO: Assassin’s Creed Shadows gets Attack on Titan-themed content

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PlayStation will stop releasing its games on PC

A new reports suggests that Sony is going back to console exclusives.

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PC-only gamers have been eating well for the past few years. The formerly exclusive PlayStation library opened its gates and released worthy ports for PC. Unfortunately, Sony is putting an end to this short-lived era of openness to PC gamers. According to a new report, the company is once again making first-party PlayStation games exclusive to the console.

During the pandemic, Sony started releasing its critically acclaimed first-party games on PC. The new wave saw gamers get the ability to play titles such as Horizon Zero Dawn, The Last of Us, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and God of War on another platform. Even now, players are still eagerly awaiting the PC launch of Death Stranding 2, due out later this year.

However, as reported by Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, Sony has just had a change of heart and will no longer release any more games on the PC, beyond those already confirmed for future launches.

This will mean that last year’s Ghost of Yotei and the upcoming Saros will remain PlayStation exclusives for the foreseeable future.

It’s a big change to Sony’s direction. However, it’s not without its precedents. For one, Microsoft has started to compete in the non-exclusive market. The company is already set to launch Fable and Forza Horizon 6 on other platforms, including PC and PlayStation, concurrently with the Xbox launch. To compare, PlayStation still waits a long time before launching exclusive games on PC.

Also, now that rumors have begun to speak of a fabled PlayStation 6, Sony might want to keep things close to its chest for now. After all, selling the console might be its top priority for now.

SEE ALSO: PlayStation 6 reportedly delayed to 2029 because of RAM shortage

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The quirky Legion Go Fold stole the show at MWC 2026

Is this the ultimate travel gadget?

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An all-in-one device is a pipe dream for many. Imagine a device that can turn into a tablet, a laptop, a phone, and a console with the flip of a switch. As showcased during MWC 2026, Lenovo wants you to stop imagining. A new concept called the Legion Go Fold is an all-around device you can take with you on travels.

On account of the lineup it’s associated with, the Legion Go Fold is, first and foremost, a handheld gaming console. Normally, it’s a sizable 7.7-inch screen you can attach the Legion Go’s recognizable controllers to.

However, as the “Fold” in its name is hinting, the screen can be unfolded into a much larger screen. At its quirkiest, the concept looks like a vertical tablet with controllers attached to either side. Lenovo says that this is best used in split-screen mode where you can split the display between a game and other media such as a walkthrough video.

Alternatively, you can just rotate the screen horizontally and attach the controllers to play with the maxed out 11.6-inch display.

Finally, the Legion Go Fold can be used as a laptop via the detached screen and an included wireless keyboard. Like the other devices in the Legion Go lineup, the right controller can be used as a makeshift mouse.

Because it’s a concept, the Legion Go Fold isn’t close to being released yet. However, it’s a good evolution of what the Legion Go can already do. As we said in previous reviews, the lineup can technically be a work laptop in a pinch. This just makes it easier.

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