Gaming

Alienware m15 and m17: Portable gaming powerhouse

A relatively light package but with intense power inside

Published

May 13, 2020

Gab Orlina

Rounding up the Alienware May 2020 lineup are two powerful and portable gaming laptops. These two laptops prove that gaming power can come in relatively light packages. Sporting the latest processors and powerful GPUs, these devices fit gamers and content creators on the go!

Introducing the Alienware m15 R3 and Alienware m17 R3, steps up from the previous generation of Alienware M gaming laptops. Both laptops feature up to a 10th generation Intel Core i9-10980HK processor and up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM. This alone is a configuration that will surely bring power for any task you throw at it.

The Alienware m15, however comes with an NVIDIA RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q, which will dip gaming performance by a tiny bit. Even so, this along with a 300Hz FHD display with a 100% sRGB color gamut, is a step towards an immersive gaming experience. For content creators, you can opt for the 4K UHD OLED panel that comes with Tobii Eyetracking technology for enhanced screen experiences.

Meanwhile, the Alienware m17 will come with an NVIDIA RTX 2080 SUPER, maxed out for the best gaming experience. It also comes with an option for both a 300Hz FHD display or a 4K UHD display, the latter coming with Tobii Eyetracking technology.

The Alienware m15 R3 and m17 R3 will be available in May 2020. The Alienware m15 will start at US$ 1,499.99, while the Alienware m17 will start at US$ 1,549.99.

Gaming

Netflix’s Blood of Zeus now in the game Immortal Fenyx Rising

In a themed quest called “A tribute to family”

Published

January 25, 2021

GadgetMatch

This crossover just makes so much sense. Netflix’s animated series Blood of Zeus is in Ubisoft’s Immortal Fenyx Rising. Players will be able to dive into a Blood of Zeus–themed quest and purchase an all-new character pack and weapon pack.

From January 21 to January 28, in a Blood of Zeus–themed quest called “A tribute to family”, players will take on two evil creatures of another world: Chimera and Cerberus. Upon completion of the quest, players will earn the Eagle pendant and all-new character customization options tied to “Blood of Zeus.”

The weapon pack contains Blood of Zeus–themed skins for your Sword, Axe and Bow. Meanwhile, the Blood of Zeus character pack lets you walk in the footsteps of the Amazonian warrior Alexia.

Immortals Fenyx Rising is a fresh game with an action and puzzle filled open world that has humor and Greek mythology enclosed into it. You might say it can be a mix of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Zelda: Breath of wild.

Gaming

PlayStation 5 pre-order second batch in PH happening Jan 22

Another 5-minute window

Published

January 21, 2021

GadgetMatch

You’ve been waiting for this, haven’t you? The second batch of pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 in the Philippines is officially happening on January 22, 2021.

Just like the first batch, the pre-order period will happen for only five minutes from 2PM to 2:05PM. Participating retailers should still be the same. They are as follows:

iTech
Gameline
Metro Plaza
Abenson
Game One
GameXtreme

There were some pre-order blunders the first go round but here’s to hoping there won’t be a repeat of that.

Watch our PS5 Review.

Gaming

Animal Crossing is launching a ColourPop makeup collection

Featuring your favorite characters

Published

January 20, 2021

Luigi Leonardo

Despite a full slate of exciting games last year, Animal Crossing: New Horizons was one of the most influential games of 2020. The island life simulator allowed everyone stuck at home to connect with another despite the pandemic. However, even with the gameplay, the game is just so darn cute. If you wholeheartedly agree (and why wouldn’t you?), Nintendo is collaborating with ColourPop for an Animal Crossing-themed makeup collection.

Featuring fun shades inspired by the island paradise life, the @ColourPopCo x Animal Crossing: New Horizons makeup collection adds some new hues to your look on 1/28! #ColourPopxAnimalCrossing
🏝️: https://t.co/KT70wQfwLu pic.twitter.com/JvKvDAidkK

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 15, 2021

In its announcement post on Twitter, Nintendo unveiled four color palettes in the collection. The forefront of the collection features Isabelle’s yellow complexion and her cute-as-a-button pink top. If you’re looking for something more inspired, Blathers and Celeste have their own color palette featuring combination of their colors. For the stylish, the Able Sisters shine in purple and lilac. If, however, you’re looking for capitalist chic, Tom Nook has his own palette featuring his cash-money green.

The Animal Crossing x ColourPop collection will launch on January 28. Though only four palettes were showcased, the collection might include further characters. Besides the main characters around your island, the game also has a wide variety of cute potential villagers.