Gaming
The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 looks like the holy grail of competitive gaming
A gamer’s own version of a super weapon
Professional gamers love to take their skills to the next level. In order for them to do that, they need the type of hardware that could keep up with their aspirations. For ASUS ROG, they have something that just might provide everything they need. Along with their refreshed Spring 2020 collection, they’ve also announced the arrival of the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17.
The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 brings all the powerful hardware you can imagine for the pro player. For starters, this gaming laptop comes with the 10th generation Intel Core i9-10980HK octacore processor. With this, you can expect massive power doing practically anything and everything — especially for non-stop, hardcore gaming. This is coupled with the NVIDIA RTX 2080 SUPER that ASUS ROG claims to provide triple-digit frame rates.
Along with 32GB of DDR4 RAM, the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 becomes the battle-ready device for any competitive gamer out there. With this device, multitasking will naturally be a breeze and most heavy duty tasks are accounted for. We’re talking playing games while editing and rendering gameplay without breaking a sweat!
Perhaps one of the bigger additions to the hardware is the 17.3-inch, 300Hz refresh rate display. At a response rate of 3ms with the RTX 2080 SUPER, you can expect insane response times during intense moments. Also, you can expect clearer images with less motion blur in play, providing clear cut details for a smoother gaming experience.
Of course with all that power inside, this device finds a way to remain cool and collected. The device makes use of liquid metal compounds on the CPU and GPU that allows better heat transfer to its four heatsinks. Furthermore, ASUS ROG came up with a CoolZone design that alleviates some of the heat from spreading to the keyboard, particularly towards the WASD keys. The ROG Armoury Crate also comes with more optimized cooling modes to aid in heat exhaustion.
All in all, the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 looks to provide the professional gamer with the opportunity to be better. As for pricing and availability, these have yet to be announced.
Global K-pop sensation LE SSERAFIM is returning to BlizzCon.
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that the five-member girl group will perform as the closing musical act at BlizzCon 2026. LE SSERAFIM will take the Main Stage on Sunday, September 13 (PT), bringing fans another live performance after its BlizzCon debut in 2023.
The appearance also comes ahead of the group’s upcoming U.S. tour. Blizzard teased that the performance will make it a “Perfect Night” for fans attending the convention at the Anaheim Convention Center.
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LE SSERAFIM returns to Blizzard
LE SSERAFIM debuted in 2022 under SOURCE MUSIC, a label of HYBE. The group is composed of Sakura Miyawaki, Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha Nakamura, and Hong Eunchae.
The group’s name is an anagram of “I’m Fearless,” reflecting the confidence that has defined its music since debut.
This won’t be LE SSERAFIM’s first crossover with Blizzard. The group previously collaborated with Overwatch 2, bringing themed cosmetics and a special event to the hero shooter.
BlizzCon 2026 is sold out
BlizzCon is Blizzard Entertainment’s annual community celebration. It brings together fans of World of Warcraft, Diablo IV, Overwatch 2, and other Blizzard franchises for game announcements, developer panels, esports, cosplay, and hands-on experiences.
Passes for BlizzCon 2026 have already sold out. However, Blizzard says tickets may still become available through the Tixr public resale marketplace.
Fans can learn more about LE SSERAFIM’s appearance on Blizzard’s official blog.
Gaming
AMD FSR Upscaling 4.1 now available for Radeon RX 7000 Series
Update drops earlier than expected, powering more than 300 supported games
PC and handheld gamers can officially skip the wait, as AMD has launched its FSR 4.1 upscaling technology for Radeon RX 7000 series (RDNA 3) GPUs.
Computing and Graphics Group Senior Vice President and GM Jack Huynh made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter). This development brings machine learning powered gaming to millions of players across more than 300 games.
By downloading the latest AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.6.2 driver, users can unlock the new AI upscaling suite on existing RX 7000 series desktop graphics cards.
(The driver can be downloaded here.)
The update drastically sharpens image reconstruction, delivers far superior temporal stability, and keeps motion ghosting to an absolute minimum. That’s across a massive library of supported titles.
Beyond optimized frame rates out of the gate for those two blockbusters, the release packs vital architecture stability improvements and bug fixes for the broader Radeon ecosystem.
Huynh added that AMD is actively engineering lightweight machine learning models to expand FSR 4.1 optimizations to a wider base of gamers. More details are to come.
Moreover, the driver for the FSR 4.1 upscaling technology will deliver day-one support for two highly anticipated releases: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced and DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations.
if you are wielding an RDNA 3 desktop rig or an RDNA 3-powered handheld, like the ROG Ally X or Lenovo Legion GO, simply open up the AMD Software suite, get the update, and test the new AI tech.
Gaming
GTA VI: New images unveiled as pre-order details, price finally announced
Highly-anticipated title to launch on November 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Grand Theft Auto VI finally has a price. The highly-anticipated upcoming installment in the series is set to launch on November 19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Pre-orders will begin on midnight, June 25. Available versions are the Standard Edition at US$ 79.99 and the Ultimate Edition at US$ 99.99.
The Ultimate Edition amplifies the single player experience with an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and action threaded across all aspects of Jason and Lucia’s story.
Here are some newly-released exclusive images:
Alongside the Standard and Ultimate Editions, all Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders and purchases before November 20 will also get the Vintage Vice City Pack.
This is a collection of items that flash back to when the neon burned brightest:
Players who pre-order digital versions of GTA VI will be able to begin pre-loading on November 12. This is to ensure they are able to play at launch on November 19.
The physical version, which contains a download code inside the box, will be available starting November 12 as well to support pre-loading.
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