Gaming

The Legion 9i is an AI tuned 16-inch gaming machine

With bags to choose from

Published

September 1, 2023

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They keep getting bigger. The Lenovo Legion 9i is a 16-inch gaming laptop. It’s the first one in Legion’s lineup that’s this big. But there’s more to it than size. It also promises top-notch performance.

Just take a look at these internals:

13th Gen Intel Core i9 13980HX
Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 laptop GPU
Two RAM options:
64GB Overclocked 5600Mhz Dual Channel DDR5
32GB Overclocked 6400Mhz Dual Channel DDR5 Up to 2TB of PCIe (Gen 4) SSD Storage)

These internals look to push the machine to its brink. To keep things cool, the Legion 9i has the Legion Coldfront integrated cooling system. This keeps things cool while still letting the machine put out a maximum of 230W TDP. But that’s not all. It also has an AI-tuned, triple-fan air-cooling system with 6,333 individual intake vents. Lenovo took extra care to make sure this gaming beast performs at its finest.

But AI isn’t just for cooling. The Lenovo LA-2 AI chip also syncs the Legion Spectrum RGB present in strips around the keyboard and bottom covers, on the top cover’s Legion wordmark , and in the per – key RGB Lenovo TrueStrike keyboard with visuals on the screen. It doesn’t get any more gamer aesthetic than this. There’s also Tobii Horizon software provides gearless head tracking that gives players an extra level of immersion when playing.

How long can you play? The Legion 9i has a 99.99Whr battery that can be charged in two ways. First is via the included 330W Slim Adapter. Second is the 140W Type-C Power adapter. Both are included in the box .

For connectivity you have Wi-fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 both provided by MediaTek ’s Filogic 380 Wi-Fi card with up to 6.5Gbps of wireless speed.

Each Legion 9i is also one-of-a-kind. The cover is made of forged carbon and each one has its unique forged chip carbon on the the A-cover.

Back to that 16-inch display. It’s a Lenovo PureSight 3.2K Mini-LED 16:10 display with 165Hz variable refresh rate. That’ll keep your eyes glued when you play but still keep colors accurate when you’re working thanks to the pre-installed X-Rite software.

Software and bundles

Prospected members of the Legion will also gain access to some software features and freebies. The Legion 9i comes with Windows 11 as well as a 3-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. There’s also Nahimic by SteelSeries for 3D audio immersion.

The Lenovo Vantage software application offers an additional all-in-one suite of tools. This includes real-time performance dashboards, overclocking controls, as well as intelligent fan controls.

Also bundled with every Lenovo Legion device is Legion Arena. It consolidates owned games from multiple platforms for gamers to search their entire library from one place to quickly find the game they want to play. Optional Lenovo Premium Care support is also available for people who want access to advanced technical support with at-your -doorstep support and preventative PC health check.

Carry the Legion 9i with style

The Legion 9i is huge and thus requires a certain kind of bag to lug around. Lenovo thought of that too so they made the Legion 16” Gaming Backpack GB700 and Legion 16” Gaming Backpack GB400.

The 20L GB700 is equipped with four bumper protectors in the PC compartment and a PU-coated exterior for protection. The main compartment is fully customizable for a great fit. There are also 12 pockets: three of them hidden for added security — to hold gear, accessories, chargers, and anything else. The X-shaped luggage straps on the back and reflective trim on the shoulder straps add comfort, convenience, and safety.

The 18L GB400, meanwhile, is geared for gamers who travel light. It has an anti-theft magnetic lock , X-shaped luggage straps, and a compartment that fully unzips. It has easy access to the dedicated 16-inch laptop sleeve, as well as a pocket for tablets or handheld mobile gaming devices like the newly announced Lenovo Legion Go. There is also a zippered pocket to store a power adapter as well as two pockets for extra gaming peripherals.

Price and availability

The Lenovo Legion 9i with Intel processor is expected to be available starting October 2023 starting at US$4,399.

Both the Legion 16” Gaming Backpack GB700 and GB400 are also coming on October 2023 priced at US$79.99 and US$ 49.99, respectively.

Gaming

TEKKEN 8: Brand new story, 2nd DLC character announced

Season 1 roadmap unveiled

Published

May 2, 2024

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Enjoying TEKKEN 8 so far? The title’s upcoming roadmap for the rest of 2024 has been revealed at EVO Japan, giving fans more reasons to keep playing Arika and Bandai Namco’s beloved fighting game.

There will be an all-new story coming to TEKKEN 8‘s Story Mode, which will be released in the future. Additionally, Lidia Sobieski has been confirmed as the second DLC character. She will be joining the roster this summer. It can be recalled that Eddy Gordo was the first character DLC for TEKKEN 8, joining the roster last April 4.

No specific date has been mentioned yet regarding Lidia Sobieski. Lidia made her franchise debut back in TEKKEN 7 as a DLC for the Season 4 Pass.

Meanwhile, adjustments to the battle system will be rolled out starting this spring. The game’s development team continues to work on improving balance and player experience. New modes such as Ghost vs. Ghost and Online Practice, on the other hand, will also be added at a later date.

Moreover, a new summer-themed stage, “Seaside Resort” will be available for free. Lastly, a brand new story will also be part of another free update in autumn. This new story will involve no less than Eddy Gordo.

ALSO READ: TEKKEN 8 closes a violent chapter to begin anew

TEKKEN World Tour

Also keeping TEKKEN fans busy for the next few months is the TEKKEN World Tour. The sixth season of this global tournament kicked off recently. Players across the globe compete to earn points and earn their place at the finals to be named The King of Iron Fist.

There will be a total of two Master+ events, 10 Master Events, and 14 Challenger Events worldwide for competitors to join. For more information on tour partners, event dates, locations, and signups, visit tekkenworldtour.com.

Gaming

Assassin’s Creed Mirage coming to iOS

Compatible with select Apple devices

Published

May 1, 2024

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Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be launching on June 6, 2024, on the App Store for iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPad Air and iPad Pro with M1 chip or later.

The game first launched on last generation and current generation consoles as well as PC back in October 2023. It will be the first console title of the series for players to enjoy natively on mobile devices.

Players can experience the complete narrative-driven action adventure of Assassin’s Creed Mirage on mobile. In this game, they will be exploring 9th century Baghdad as Basim, a young thief who transforms into a Master Assassin.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be free to download and play for 90 minutes. The full version supports Universal Purchase and can be unlocked with a single in-app purchase, so players can enjoy the game on both iPhone and iPad. Pre-orders are now available here.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage

Assassin’s Creed Mirage spins a tale centered around an already established character, rather than a blank slate like Valhalla’s Eivor. It follows Basim Ibn Ishaq, a character introduced in Valhalla. Taking place before the events of the previous game, Mirage has the assassin root out the Order in 9^th-century Baghdad, a setting familiar to those who played the original title in 2007.

Accessories

Logitech announces G PRO X TKL gaming keyboard

Compact, cordless, portable

Published

May 1, 2024

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Logitech has announced the G PRO X TKL gaming keyboard, a compact and cordless peripheral meant to assist gamers in the highest levels of competition. The G PRO X TKL comes with a pro-inspired tenkeyless design for more room and comfort, and Lightsync RGB lighting for style. It features dual-shot PBT keycaps for durability and wear and tear prevention.

The keyboard’s standard layout allows users to customize it with third-party keycaps and additional media keys. Users may also set up macros and create quick access while grinding. Speaking of customization, they may pick between Tactile, Linear, or Clicky Switches to tailor-fit the keyboard to their feel.

The G PRO X TKL connects via Lightspeed, ensuring users of lag-free performance at up to a 10-meter range. That’s better responsiveness than standard Bluetooth. Additionally, it has a 1000Hz polling rate. Long gaming sessions are a breeze too, as the keyboard’s battery lasts up to 50 hours. Lastly, for gamers on the go, the G PRO X TKL is portable and comes with its own carry case.

Logitech’s latest gaming peripheral is now available online and at all partner retail outlets, including PC Express, Silicon Valley, DataBlitz, Octagon, Electroworld, Complink, iTech, Techwarez, GameOne, Interpace Computer Systems, GameXtreme, TTI, DynaQuest PC, Digi-Serv Solutions, Concept Computer, NUTECH, DFE (Davao Futurebright Enterprises), Villman, PCWorx, Abenson, Digistore, and Greenware.