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This year’s ASUS ROG laptops are here

Also featuring TUF Gaming and new gaming desktops

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For a brief moment this month, the new ASUS Gaming lineup took over the brand’s spotlight for gamers. Of course, though the brand-new lineup has successfully carved a niche for itself, it’s a prelude to the main event: the launch of this year’s ROG and TUF notebooks.

This week, ASUS has officially announced new ROG and TUF laptops and desktops with the RTX 5000 series.

The next evolution of ROG Strix

A lot of gaming notebooks these days are going for subdued designs. Rather than the sharp and edgy form factors of yesteryear, today’s zeitgeist involves designs that can fit comfortably in more professional settings. All that goes out the window with the new ROG Strix SCAR and Strix G lineups.

Loud and proud to be a gamer, the lineup boasts the brand’s AniMe Vision, a strip of dot-matrix lights that can be customized to show off any message or graphic you program it to do. It also comes with a full-surround RGB lighting to give the illusion that the notebook is floating.

In front, the family comes with a ROG Nebula HDR display. The screen has a dual-layer ACR film that can reduce reflections by 55 percent and boost contrast by 4.5 times.

Under the hood, all the different models in the series can ship with up to the GeForce RTX 5090 GPU. Meanwhile, most variants can come with the next-gen Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX. As an exception, the AMD-built Strix G16 features the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor.

The Strix SCAR 16 and 18 can wield up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 2TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage. Meanwhile, the Strix G16 and G18 comes with up to 32GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage.

Further, the new lineup comes with the brand’s first tool-less bottom panel, allowing for easy tinkering and upgrading.

The ROG Zephyrus is back with more improvements

If you’re a fan of the more subdued designs, the new ROG Zephyrus duo exudes both its gaming DNA and a sense of elegance. It has a premium CNC-machined aluminum chassis and a Slash Lighting array.

Though the new series is designed to be thin for portability, it still made improvements to its cooling system. With an improved heat pipe design and new Arc Flow fans, the laptops can last longer even under intense loads.

Both models come with the ROG Nebula Display. However, the Zephyrus G14 puts out 3K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, while the G16 comes with 2.5K resolution and 240Hz refresh rate.

Inside, the Zephyrus G14 wields a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor and up to an RTX 5070 GPU. The Zephyrus G16 comes with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor and a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU.

TUF Gaming gets a modest upgrade

Once again, the TUF Gaming lineup brings out ASUS’s capabilities in bringing premium gaming performance and robust durability into one package. The TUF Gaming F16 comes with up to the Intel Core i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, up to 1TB of SSD storage, and up to the GeForce RTX 5070.

It also comes with a 16-inch WQXGA 165Hz display. It’s only 1.79cm thin and 2.2kg light. Finally, it has a sizable 90Whr battery.

New gaming desktops in the market

Besides notebooks, ASUS also launched new gaming desktops for more robust gamers. The new ROG G700 comes with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF chipset and up to a GeForce RTX 5080 GPU.

It’s built with the ASUS B860 motherboard for better durability. Additionally, much like the ROG notebooks, the ROG G700 has tool-less upgradeability so you can keep gaming for years to come.

Meanwhile, the TUF Gaming T500 is a gaming beast hiding in a tiny package. It comes with an Intel Core i7-13620H, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD storage, and the GeForce RTX 5060 or 5060 Ti.

Price, availability

The ROG Strix SCAR 18 costs PhP 359,995. It comes bundled with an ROG Gladius III Mouse, an ROG backpack, 3 months of Game Pass, and a warranty package.

The Strix SCAR 16, which comes with the same bundle, will sell for PhP 259,995.

Meanwhile, the Strix G16 starts at PhP 134,995. The Strix G18 sells for PhP 209,995.

At a slightly lower price, the Zephyrus G14 starts at PhP 159,995, while the Zephyrus G16 starts at PhP 199,995.

The new TUF Gaming F16 starts at PhP 99,995.

For desktops, the ROG G700 starts at PhP 179,995, and the TUF Gaming T500 will reveal more information later in June.

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Tales of Berseria Remastered is out now on consoles and PC

A tale of emotion returns

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Tales of Berseria Remastered

Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that Tales of Berseria Remastered is out now. It’s available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

The remaster brings back the 2016 action RPG with visual and quality-of-life upgrades tailored for current-generation platforms. A new launch trailer accompanies the release. It offers a fresh look at Velvet’s journey, her party members, and her fateful clash with Altorius.

In celebration of the launch, fans in Southeast Asia can join an exclusive giveaway for a chance to win signed memorabilia from their favorite cast member. Details are available via Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia’s official Facebook and Instagram pages. A special video featuring the voice cast has also been released as part of the festivities.

A revenge story returns

Originally released in 2016, Tales of Berseria stood out as the first entry in the long-running franchise to feature a solo female protagonist. Players step into the role of Velvet. Her once gentle nature gives way to a burning desire for revenge after the death of her younger brother.

The remastered edition preserves the emotional weight of that story while refining the experience for modern hardware. Players can now toggle enemy encounters in fields and dungeons and view clearer destination icons for smoother navigation. The familiar Grade Shop is also unlocked from the start, allowing for a more flexible playthrough.

More than 70 pieces of DLC from the original release are included, ranging from character outfits inspired by previous Tales titles to helpful equipment for early adventures.

Game editions and bonuses

Tales of Berseria Remastered is available in both physical and digital formats. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the base game, a Battle BGM pack, a digital artbook and soundtrack, and a Super Growth Support Herb Set.

Early purchasers and pre-order customers receive the Super Adventuring Assistance Set, which includes Apple Gel x10, Grape Gel x10, Life Bottle x10, and Panacea Bottle x10.

Physical copies also feature a reversible inlay with two different cover designs.

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Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves will launch in 2027

The region is based on Southeast Asia.

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The tenth generation of Pokémon is here! Kicking off the franchise’s celebration for thirty successful years, The Pokémon Company announced the next mainline games: Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves.

The announcement trailer started with a nostalgic reminiscing of a Pikachu across all the different generations over the years. A sudden knock on the door breaks the protagonist’s reminiscing. At the door are two Pikachu dressed in vacation clothes, standing outside a beach house on stilts.

Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves isn’t just another trip to another roaring urban-to-rural region. Rather, the generation’s yet-unnamed region wants you to take a vacation in a place inspired by Southeast Asia.

Because of its tropical locale, a lot of the Pokémon featured are more nature- and animal-based. You won’t see a lot of the newer creatures inspired by objects here.

The region will also have a variety of biomes including a forest, a beach, and even an underground volcanic section. And, making a comeback for the first time in years, there will seemingly be an underwater biome filled with aquatic Pokémon.

Highlighting the new generation are three new starter Pokémon: Browt, the Grass-type bird Pokémon; Pombon, the Fire-type dog Pokémon; and Gecqua, the Water-type gecko Pokémon.

Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.

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Marvel’s Wolverine gets a release date

September 15, 2026

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Marvel's Wolverine

It’s finally locked in. Marvel’s Wolverine is launching on September 15, 2026, exclusively for the PlayStation 5.

The release date was shared by Insomniac Games and PlayStation across their official social media channels, giving fans a concrete target after years of anticipation.

First announced in 2021, Marvel’s Wolverine is being developed in collaboration with Sony Interactive Entertainment and Marvel Games. The studio is crafting an original story centered on Logan, promising a darker and more brutal tone compared to its Spider-Man titles.

Players can expect savage, close-quarters combat built around Wolverine’s adamantium claws, along with a narrative that explores the character’s violent past. The game is designed exclusively for PS5, leveraging the hardware for cinematic set pieces and fast, ferocious action.

With a firm September 16, 2026 release date now confirmed, the wait for Logan’s next chapter officially has an end in sight.

This is the first major update since the trailer released back in September 2025.

Visceral Combat

Combat looks as savage as fans expect. Wolverine’s adamantium claws slice through foes with fast, fluid techniques. Momentum builds as his berserker rage takes over, turning him into a relentless force on the battlefield.

Dismemberment, brutal takedowns, and close-quarters combat define his style. Wolverine is a reluctant hero, but once the claws come out, there’s no holding back. He doesn’t fight nice. He fights to survive.

The trailer also teased Logan’s wider world. Players will face the elusive Mystique, the monstrous Omega Red, and an army of Reavers. Some characters may help him, others will try to break him.

The footage closes with a prototype of a towering purple robot—an unmistakable nod to the Sentinels. The adventure spans the neon-lit streets of Madripoor, the frozen wilderness of Canada, and the alleys of Tokyo. Each location sets the stage for bloody, destructive action.

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