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We played Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PC on 3 devices

Because we can

Published

September 11, 2023

GadgetMatch

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PC has been out for over a month as of writing. Performance Reviews are out and we encourage you to check those out for a more by-the-numbers detailed look.

For our part, we played the game on three (3) different devices to find out how it runs, what the experience is like, and to make a recommendation on whether you should pick it up or not.

Before we share what those devices are, here are the system requirements and some reminders to run Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart for PC.

System requirements

	Minimum	Recommended	High	Amazing Ray Tracing	Ultimate Ray Tracing
Avg Performance	720p @ 30 FPS	1080p @ 60 FPS	1440p @ 60 FPS (4K @ 30 FPS)	1440p @ 60 FPS (4K @ 30 FPS)	4K @ 60 FPS
Graphics Preset	Very Low	Medium	High	High Ray Tracing High*	High Ray Tracing Very High*
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 470	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6800	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
CPU	Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 3100	Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600	Intel Core i5-11400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600	Intel Core i5-11600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X	Intel Core i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
RAM	8 GB	16GB	16 GB	16 GB	32 GB
OS	Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)	Windows10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)	Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)	Windows10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)	Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)
Storage	75 GB HDD space (SSD Recommended)	75GB SSD space	75 GB SSD space	75GB SSD space	75 GB SSD space

Sony PlayStation also made sure to note that while it will indeed run in the minimum requirements, they still encourage players to play, at least, on an SSD to best experience the fluid dimension-hopping feature.

We were also reminded to update our GPU’s drivers. Outdated ones could cause issues.

The 3 devices

Naturally, we played on devices that meet the requirements as indicated above. The three devices are as follows, listed with the relevant specs:

Steam Deck

AMD APU
CPU: Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)
GPU: 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.0-1.6GHz (up to 1.6 TFlops FP32)
APU power: 4-15W
16 GB LPDDR5 on-board RAM (5500 MT/s quad 32-bit channels)
256 GB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4 or PCIe Gen 3 x2*)

ROG Flow X13 (2021)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900Hs with Radeon Graphics 3.30Hz
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, 4GB GDDR6 VRAM
On board LPDDR4X RAM 4266MHz 16GB x 2 Dual channel
1TB M.2 2230 PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD
With ROG XG Mobile (eGPU+)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 16GB GDDR6 (150w)

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023)

File Photo: Zepyhrus G14 (2020)

AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS Mobile Processor (8-core/16-thread, 16MB L3 cache, up to 5.2 GHz max boost)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
ROG Boost: 2030MHz* at 125W (1980MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 100W+25W Dynamic Boost)
16GB DDR5 on board
1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD

Experience per device

Just by looking at the specs, you can kind of picture already, at the very least, the graphical fidelity and general performance that each of the devices offered. Yes, to keep things simple, Steam Deck is on Medium, ROG Flow X13 is on High (with some caveats), and ROG Zephyrus G14 on Ultimate Ray Tracing.

For the most part, each device was automatically on the most ideal graphical settings as you fire up the game. We didn’t have to bother too much with tweaking things here and there. But that’s just us. The beauty of playing on PC is that you can make adjustments to your heart’s content. But we just wanted to play right away and stuck with the mostly vanilla settings.

Steam Deck

As a Steam Deck verified title, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PC ran pretty well. Only a few things really stood out. This being a AAA title, you can expect to play for about two hours max if you’re unplugged.

You won’t enjoy the mind-bending visuals present when you play on the PS5. The graphics look closer to a late cycle PS3 game. It still looks fantastic which is a testament to the game’s overall art style. In the simplest terms, it’s like watching a video in 540p as opposed to the 4K, ultra-fine detail on its mother console.

The dimension-hopping didn’t feel as seamless as it did on the PS5 and that was to be expected. Still, the game ran mostly with just minor hiccups, never crashed, but we did have to force close it once when we missed a platform and it seemed like Ratchet was just falling endlessly into the void.

ROG Flow X13 (2021)

On the ROG Flow X13, the game was automatically on High settings even without the ROG XG Mobile plugged in. But the experience was rather dicey. There were plenty of graphical glitches when we played. Do note that we also did this unplugged. During that session, the laptop struggled to play on High. The game ran better when we switched to Medium later on.

Later on, in much more optimal conditions and with the ROG XG Mobile plugged in, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PC ran exactly like how we expected it to. We even dated to bump it up to High Ray Tracing and enjoyed an experience that’s incredibly close to the one on the PS5.

In case you’re curious, we played using a GameSir G7 Wired Controller. It felt just like a regular Xbox controller but wired. If you’re used to the PS5 Dual Sense controller, it might take a few hours to get used to the feel. But the longer adjustment will be the face buttons, especially since both feature an “X” but on a different button placement.

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023)

This is a review device that came in later and is the reason why we waited a little bit longer before publishing. And well, it was worth the wait. Playing on the latest Zephyrus G14 felt like a one-to-one recreation of the PS5 experience.

To truly match the console-like feel, we hooked up the laptop to a 55-inch 4K TV for good measure. Save for the controller, this was the closest we got to how we experienced the game back when it first came out. Graphically and performance-wise, there was hardly any difference.

It’s a shame we didn’t have an ultra-wide gaming monitor during the review period to see how well the game translates visually on that kind of display.

Should you play Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PC?

This seems like an easy enough question to answer, but there are plenty of things to consider. First of all, do you already own a machine that can run the game and where in the graphical and performance settings does your machine fall?

At Medium, it feels like you’re getting only about 50-60% of what the game has to offer. It’s a visual marvel as much as it is a virtual adventure worthy of pouring over 20 hours on. When it first came out, many reviewers called it a “Pixar movie that you can play.” You won’t get that experience if you’re only playing on the Medium to High range.

But if you’re only in it for the story and gameplay – both of which are very much worth your time, then by all means jump right in. We do, however, recommend that you hold out for a sale to get the most bang for your buck.

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Street Fighter 6’s first Filipina fighter arrives August 3

Yasmine arrives in August.

Published

July 17, 2026

GadgetMatch

Capcom is celebrating the arrival of Yasmine, the first-ever Filipina character in the Street Fighter series, with an official community event in the Philippines this August.

The Official Street Fighter 6 ‘Yasmine’ Community Event takes place on August 9, 2026 at Salud! by Primera Bar & Restaurant in Palanan, Makati. Doors open at 2:00 PM, with tournament matches, community activities, giveaways, and free play sessions scheduled throughout the day.

Meet Yasmine, Street Fighter 6’s first Filipina fighter

Yasmine joins Street Fighter 6 as the first playable character in the game’s Year 4 roster.

According to Capcom, she learned to fight alongside her older brother under the guidance of her grandfather. After her brother’s disappearance, she returns to combat using high-speed Eskrima techniques while wielding a Karambit knife.

She is joined in the Year 4 lineup by Arjun, Tifa from the Final Fantasy VII Remake series, and Bosch. Her release also coincides with balance updates for the entire Street Fighter 6 roster.

Yasmine becomes available on August 3, 2026 for players who own the Year 4 Character Pass or Year 4 Ultimate Pass.

Community tournament and exclusive merchandise

The Makati event will feature a double-elimination tournament, beginning with Best-of-3 matches before switching to Best-of-5 during the Top 8 Finals.

The schedule includes:

2:00 PM: Doors Open, Player Check-in, Controller Button Checks, and Free Play Warmups
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Welcome Speech & Official Street Fighter 6 Yasmine Gameplay Showcase
3:15 PM – 5:00 PM: Tournament Pools
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Top 8 Finals (Main Stage Broadcast) & Prize Presentation Ceremony for Champion, 2nd and 3rd Placements.
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Premium Community Giveaways, Group Photo Ops, and Closing Remarks
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Free Play and Community Networking

Attendees can also receive exclusive event merchandise while supplies last, including a Yasmine-themed T-shirt, lanyard, keychains, and themed food and refreshments.

Capcom says admission is subject to venue capacity and will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Watch the event online

Fans who cannot attend in person can watch the tournament live through the Capcom Asia Official YouTube Channeland the Enduins Games Official YouTube Channel.

Capcom also teased additional announcements, including appearances from cosplay personalities, fighting game veterans, and content creators, which will be revealed closer to the event.

Street Fighter 6 Yasmine community event details

Date: August 9, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: Salud! by Primera Bar & Restaurant, Palanan, Makati City
Tournament: Double-elimination (FT2, Top 8 FT3)
Livestream: Capcom Asia Official YouTube Channel and Enduins Games Official YouTube Channel

Gaming

Most of the world’s PlayStations will be officially useless by 2028

PlayStation’s disastrous no-disc policy is now a lot worse than you thought.

Published

July 16, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Last week, we lamented the loss of the PlayStation disc. As we described, the loss isn’t just a major blow to nostalgia for aging gamers, but it also puts a huge question mark on game ownership. Well, there’s another wrinkle that the world is slowly realizing. By deleting physical discs, PlayStation has effectively blockaded their entire service from countries without an official online store.

If you haven’t heard, PlayStation is ceasing the production of physical discs for new games starting 2028. The console will become an all-digital platform. Now, we can blather on and on about how this sucks for ownership, but all gamers will still have access to games online at the very least. Right?

Wrong.

Not every country has an official PlayStation Store or the ability to create a PSN account. In fact, a staggering amount don’t; 121 countries (or 62 percent of the entire world) don’t have official access to the online storefront.

If you live in any of these countries, you’re likely familiar with some unofficial solutions: that is, setting your country elsewhere where the store exists. But, because it’s an unofficial solution, doing this is technically against PlayStation’s policies and can result in bans.

That being said, as noted by users on Reddit, this means that, on a very technical and legal level, these 121 countries will no longer be able to buy physical or digital games starting 2028. Because of a clarified policy, you can still play older games, but if you want to play the latest Call of Duty or NBA 2K, you are out of luck.

There’s no official list of affected countries, other than those collated by others manually. But if you’ve never been able to set your own country on the PlayStation Network, you’re a part of it.

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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

Published

July 13, 2026

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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.