Gaming

MSI unveils new gaming laptop lineup with GeForce RTX 30 Series

Along with latest Intel Chips and some fancy AI

Published

February 11, 2021

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MSI is doubling down on PC gaming as it introduces its new lineup for early 2021. The entire lineup will have the GeForce RTX 30 Series along with the latest chips from Intel, Wi-Fi6, and some good ol’ AI.

Hoping to send an ‘ultimate shockwave’ to the PC gaming market, the gaming laptops are as follows: MSI GE66 Raider, GE76 Raider, GS66 Stealth, GP66 Leopard, GP76 Leopard, and Stealth 15M series.

MSI GE Raider series: A true powerhouse for enthusiastic gamers

MSI presents the GE76 Raider, a 17-inch addition to the legendary series. The GE lineup not only has a flashy design with Mystic Light and RGB gaming keyboard, it also has the best performance you can obtain from a gaming laptop. It is equipped with the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics and Intel Core i7 Processors. To assure gamers of non-stop gaming, the GE series are also outfitted with MSI Cooler Boost 5, consisting of 6 heat pipes with 2 fans, driving more airflow to quickly cool the laptop down.

With the GE Raider series, users can masterfully handle all triple-A games.

MSI GS Stealth series: A thin-light laptop for worker by day and gamer by night

With its unique low-profile design, the MSI GS66 Stealth, which weighs 2.1kg, is the perfect camouflage for business professionals who want to conceal their inner gamer. Its “Sharper in Core black” premium design has won design awards, including the IF Design Award and a Red Dot winner of 2020.

Outfitted with the latest GeForce RTX 30 series, the graphic’s DLSS AI rendering technology enables gamers to play at a stunning 4K resolution, ray tracing and a boost over 60 FPS for the most realistic gaming vibes. GS66 also reveals the true computing powered by Intel Core i7 latest processor for better performance.

In addition, GS66 Stealth comes with Cooler Boost Trinity+ system, world’s thinnest 0.1mm sharp-edged blades, extremely smooth 300Hz IPS-level display, and a 99.9Whr battery capacity. GS66 also supports True Color 3.0 and has the best surround viewing mode with its 1+2 Matrix Display.

MSI GP Leopard series: More evolved for gamers and engineers

Built for everyday work and application-heavy requirements of jobs like engineers, architects, and creatives, MSI introduces the all-new GP66 & GP76 Leopard. Its new chassis showcases a finesse, mature and futuristic design with stronger than ever performance. It is equipped with up to GeForce RTX 3080 graphics, and the latest Intel Core i7 Processors to reveal the true computing and rendering power.

The newly arranged comprehensive I/O ports support all given data transmissions and display outputs. It also supports up to 8k display for the finest visual details, making it more than capable of complex engineering and design projects.

MSI Stealth 15M: Bringing out the Urban Style of gamers

Another highlight among the new MSI laptops, is the thinnest 15-inch gaming laptop in the world. Introducing, Stealth 15M — an ultraportable laptop that is stealthy and inspired by the urban style. Weighing only 1.7kg, and with a thickness of 16.15mm, this sleek machine manages to show off its powerful computational ability. It’s the world’s first gaming laptop powered by 11th Gen Intel H series processors up to 5 GHz with GeForce RTX 30 series graphics. Stealth 15M allows gamers and young professionals to speed through games and daily tasks with efficiency.

MSI continues their commitment as the only true gaming brand with a purpose. With every product they introduce, they raise the bar higher and exceeds beyond expectations in the industry.

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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.

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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.