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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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Grand Theft Auto VI delayed to November 2026

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Back in September, Hollow Knight: Silksong finally launched, ending an almost seven-year wait. Now, the next holy grail of gaming that’s set to launch is Grand Theft Auto VI. However, the wait is now a tiny bit longer. Rockstar Games has delayed the launch of its upcoming game to November 2026.

It’s been over 12 years since the launch of Grand Theft Auto V. In that time, the title has gone through three generations of the Xbox and the PlayStation. It even has an enhanced edition already. That said, the highly anticipated sixth outing is a long time coming.

In the tail end of 2023, Rockstar Games released the first trailer for the anticipated sequel, teasing a launch in 2025. Further reports pinpointed a fall 2025 window. Since then, the studio delayed the game to May 2026 for extra polishing.

Today, Rockstar Games has announced another delay. This time, Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on November 19, 2026. The studio is once again citing the need to polish the final product a bit more.

Besides the game itself, there is a lot riding on its launch. For one, other game developers are notorious for patterning their games’ release windows away from Grand Theft Auto VI (or other major games). They naturally don’t want their games to be the one known for being overshadowed by Rockstar’s surefire hit.

Secondly, publishers are patiently waiting for how much the game will go for. There’s speculation that the title might push the boundaries of videogame pricing. If the game is a hit while going for 90 to 100 bucks, then other publishers might follow suit.

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The Nintendo Switch is nearing the end of its lifecycle

Nintendo will focus more on the Switch 2 going forward.

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November 6, 2025

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It’s the beginning of the end for the Nintendo Switch. After almost nine years of the original console, Nintendo is just about ready to move on to the next generation.

According to a recent earnings report, Nintendo has announced that the company will start focusing on the Switch 2. “Going forward, we will shift our primary development focus to Nintendo Switch 2 and expand our business around this new platform,” the report said.

Since it was launched earlier this year, the Switch 2 exceeded the company’s expectations. The new console has already surpassed 10 million units sold worldwide, making it Nintendo’s fastest-selling console so far. In fact, the company is already worried about shortages in some parts of the world.

As pointed out by the report, 84 percent of current Switch 2 users transitioned from the original console generation. Owners of the first console are transitioning at a uniform rate.

Currently, there is no explicit plan to fully move away from the first generation yet. The issued statement, however, heralds the end. This will likely start off on a subtler note: fewer games coming out and fewer consoles available in the market.

So, there is no pressing need to switch over to the newer console immediately. However, this should be a warning for users that the end is nearing.

For what it’s worth, the Switch 2 offers backwards compatibility. If you have a shapely catalog of games from the first generation, you can still use them on the newer one. Also, there is a growing number of exclusive games that make use of the more powerful hardware, so it’s a worthy upgrade.

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Razer, JOOLA partner for limited-edition pickleball paddle

1st-ever crossover between gaming, pickleball

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Razer has ventured into the world of pickleball, partnering with JOOLA for a limited-edition JOOLA Razer Perseus Pro IV 16mm paddle.

The paddle will officially be available on December 9. It is co-branded with Razer’s triple-headed snake trademark, as well as signature green accents.

The paddle already made its competitive debut at the 2025 Pickleball World Championships in Dallas. There, it was wielded by Ben Johns, who is widely regarded as the world’s top pickleball pro.

He also happens to spend his free time gaming, making the partnership very apt for him on a personal scale.

This groundbreaking crossover bridges the energy of esports with the fast-growing sport of pickleball. It unites two elite forces in competitive performance: JOOLA for pickleball pros and Razer for the gaming community.

And as part of the launch celebration, fans will have the chance to win a paddle signed by both JOOLA CEO Richard Lee and Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan.

The raffle will be done through a social media giveaway hosted by both JOOLA and Razer.

Game on with the JOOLA Razer Perseus Pro IV 16mm

The JOOLA Razer Perseus Pro IV 16mm is crafted for high-stakes rallies and fast-paced exchanges. Its raw carbon surface enhances spin control and dwell time. This allows players to shape their shots with precision and finesse.

A balanced swing weight also supports quick transitions and reactive play, making it ideal for competitive athletes.

Bringing smart tech to the court, each paddle is also embedded with an NFC chip that connects to the JOOLA Infinity App, unlocking exclusive content, pro tips, and extended warranty.

Only a total of 1,337 units of the limited-edition paddle will be made. The number 1,337 is a nod to gaming culture, where “1337” or “LEET” means short for elite and is used to signify top-tier skill and mastery.

The pickleball paddle will retail officially for US$ 299.95 and will be available exclusively via JOOLA.com.

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