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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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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced comes to life at Skypark Macau

Themed event lets fans experience the game in real life from July 17 to 26

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Assassin’s Creed fans are invited to celebrate the launch of Black Flag Resynced through a limited-time themed experience at the Skypark Macau Tower.

The experience will run from July 17 to 26, and will feature elements from the title brought into a real-world setting. There’s themed installations, photo opportunities, and exclusive event rewards.

Aside from that, there is a concept art gallery and replica props inspired by the action-adventure.

The experience opens to the public from 11:00 A.M. on Friday, and will remain available until the last Sunday of the month.

It will be more fulfilling to come on the first day, as there will be exclusive merchandise sold only on July 17.

Guests who purchase the game on-site, or present proof of purchase of the game at the event will be eligible to redeem an exclusive item, available only until supplies last.

Moreover, those who complete an eligible activity during the Assassin’s Creed event period at Skypark Macau will receive a paper scroll replica of  the “Letter for Duncan Walpole”, while supplies last.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is a faithful remake of 2013’s Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag. Rebuilt from the ground up and powered by the latest Anvil engine, the game features updated visuals, enriched gameplay, and new narrative content.

Set during the Golden Age of Piracy, the game invites players to sail the Caribbean as Edward Kenway. The rebellious pirate captain is drawn into the centuries-old conflict between Assassins and Templars.

As the protagonist pursues glory and fortune, he crosses paths with legendary figures such as Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, and Calico Jack. All this while the fate of everything the pirates have built hangs in the balance.

The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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Echoes of Aincrad out now for consoles, PC

Deluxe, Ultimate Editions available

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Bandai Namco’s new action RPG Echoes of Aincrad is now available on consoles and PC. The title is set in the breathtaking floating castle of Aincrad from the Sword Art Online universe.

Along with the Standard Edition, the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions are now available on PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

The Deluxe Edition includes the base game, plus an expansion pack and Death Game Mode early unlock.

Meanwhile, the Ultimate Edition comes with all inclusions from the Deluxe Edition. Plus, players will get the game’s “Unanswered//butterfly” Bonus Contents App that features a Special Anime, Digital Artbook, and Digital Soundtrack. They’ll also secure an Armor Pack.

Echoes of Aincrad starts with players being trapped inside a deadly medieval MMORPG. Here, dying in the game means dying in the real world.

Players will enter a vast living world to shape their fate, customizing avatars with unique skills, gear, and abilities to transform how they fight and survive.

In the process, they will be able to master a fluid combat system to adapt to choices, explore epic quests, and join forces with those who share the same peril.

A launch trailer has also been released to celebrate the availability of the game.

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Microsoft dictates that a new Fallout game is coming

Microsoft cancelled an Avowed sequel to focus on Fallout.

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Bethesda used to be a bastion for RPG experiences. Today, however, the company prefers living off its older properties such as Elder Scrolls Online and Fallout 76. For a while now, the question has been: When will Bethesda release a new game in either of their two biggest franchises? Well, according to a report, a new Fallout game might be coming soon.

As of late, Microsoft has been restructuring its studios. In fact, the company might shut down the studio behind the Dishonored series and the upcoming game based on Marvel’s Blade. Now, as part of that reshuffling (via Bloomberg), Obsidian Entertainment has been told to cancel a sequel to Avowed and focus on a new Fallout game.

It’s a huge change. Microsoft has notably stayed away from its more popular franchises for a while now. The latest Fallout game is still Fallout 76. The latest Elder Scrolls game has been in development for a long, long time now. Only DOOM, via last year’s The Dark Ages, got a new title recently.

To be clear, it’s unknown whether we’re getting the true Fallout 5 or another iteration of the online 76. If it’s really the fifth mainline entry in the franchise, it’s coming at a very opportune time. The franchise is currently on a high, riding the popularity of the TV series of the same name. Fans will surely enjoy a follow-up.

To fuel things further, Josh Sawyer, the director behind the universally lauded New Vegas, is reportedly spearheading the production of the new game.

SEE ALSO: Fallout on Prime Video: What inspired producers to create series

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