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The ROG GX800 sets new bar for gaming laptops

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Remember the days when gaming laptops were these huge and heavy machines?

Well, they still are, but for good reason. ASUS just recently unveiled its top-of-the-line gaming laptop, the Republic of Gamers (ROG) GX800.

At 18.4 inches in screen size and 30mm in thickness, this is in no way a slim and portable laptop, and like the Predator 21 X gaming laptop from Acer, it comes with it’s own suitcase.

With size comes power, lots of it. The laptop is powered by an Intel Core i7-7820HK processor and two GeForce GTX 1080 graphics cards running in SLI mode, which really just means that this thing is rocking two of the most powerful commercial graphics processing units (GPUs) to date at the same time.

And while most people would think that’s overkill, ASUS certainly doesn’t think so. It claims this setup is necessary to run the most demanding games on Ultra settings at 4K Ultra HD resolution.

While this isn’t the first dual GTX 1080 setup in the gaming laptop market, it’s the first to come with its very own liquid cooling system as a separate docking attachment.

The liquid cooling allows you to overclock the processor and GPUs to a higher frequency to get more performance out of them, without encountering the problem of overheating. Luckily, the only time you ever need to dock the laptop is when you need even more power. Five games at the same time, anyone?

All that hardware doesn’t come cheap, at a whopping price tag of $6,000 (PhP 369,995 in the Philippines), this laptop is clearly targeted at hardcore enthusiasts, but the price is modest when compared to Acer’s $9000 Predator 21 X.

While the Predator offers a mechanical keyboard more akin to the more traditional desktop-class mechanical keyboards, Tobii eye tracking, and a 21-inch curved display, it’s arguably less portable.

But, to be frank, neither of the two actually are. The Predator, however, doesn’t have the liquid cooling necessary to overclock as much as the GX800, and ASUS is quick to note that the GX800 outperforms other gaming laptops in its class in benchmark tests.

If you’re curious or serious about owning this beast of a machine, here are the specs — otherwise, skip ahead.

Operating system: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i7-7820HK processor, 2.7 GHz (8M Cache, up to 3.6 GHz)
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 SLI with 16GB GDDR5X VRAM
Memory: 64GB DDR4 RAM
Storage: 3x 512GB PCIE Gen3 x4 SSD
Display: 18.4″ UHD (3840 x 2160 pixels) resolution

For the more casual gamer, ASUS also announced a slew of new products across the ROG line this year, the GX being its top tier, followed by the G, and the most recent addition, the Strix. All are capable gaming machines, sharing the same design philosophy which ASUS claims was driven by feedback from its users.

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Honkai Impact 3rd Part 2: What you need to know

New chapter, new adventure

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Honkai Impact 3rd Part 2

Honkai Impact 3rd Part 2 has officially unfolded. The refined new chapter sees the franchise going from earth and moon to the solar system, where players embark on an electrifying new adventure.

Taking off from the main story in Part 1 where the Valkyries leads humanity against the mysterious energy called Honkai, Part 2 will feature new main characters and NPCs with distinct looks and personalities.

Unlike in the real world, Mars, where Part 2 debuts, is inhabitable in the Honkai-verse. There, unique civilizations exist and nature develops, with people hanging out in bustling and lively commercial streets. Mysteries are likewise hidden behind the daily lives of residents to be discovered by players.

Here, players team up with new partners while assuming the role of a team supporter called the “Dreamseeker.”

Aside from the main story, the combat system has also been fully upgraded to enhance the battlefield experience. Three-dimensional combat shall be enhanced and all characters will be able to jump freely.

Astral Ring, a new combat mechanic, will also provide an unprecedented experience during fights. When unleashed, it enables simultaneous burst skills of multiple characters. It makes for an easier and more direct option to achieve burst damage. The combat mechanism of monsters will also be improved so they can react more intelligently.

Honkai Impact 3rd is available for both mobile and PC devices (via Epic Games) and supports cross-save, making the game even more accessible.

Watch the trailer. 

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MSI, Capcom partner for limited-edition Monster Hunter products

Featuring Rathalos

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To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Monster Hunter, MSI and CAPCOM have partnered for a series of limited-edition gaming products.

The announcement of the collaboration took place at the 2023 Tokyo Game Show and the products are set for a March 2024 release.

The exclusive line will include gaming laptops, monitors, graphics cards, motherboards, cases, liquid coolers, and controllers.

Rathalos, one of the series’ most iconic monsters, gets to be infused to the various gaming peripherals.

Both MSI and the developer exchanged ideas to be able to craft unique products that will represent the game well.

The Monster Hunter series features action RPG games that pit players against giant monsters in a natural environment. The first title debuted in 2004, and the franchise has since grown into a megahit, with a movie of the same name even hitting cinemas in 2020.

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Resident Evil Village gets a launch date for the iPhone 15 Pro

In time for Halloween

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One of the biggest developments for the new iPhone 15 Pro series was the genuine push towards gaming. The new flagship promises a healthy lineup of modern games coming to the platform soon. Now, one of those titles, Resident Evil Village, has finally received an official launch date.

Resident Evil Village is one of the most notable entries in the long-running horror franchise. Though Resident Evil 4 remains an unbeaten classic in gaming history, Village leverages modern consoles to deliver the iconic feel of the series. In fact, it’s already available on a lot of different platforms including unlikely ones such as the Nintendo Switch and macOS.

Now, the title is getting an official iOS version. Without the version, it’s difficult to say how the game will perform on the smartphone. Thankfully, the wait won’t be long anymore. Resident Evil Village will be officially available on the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max starting October 30, right on time for Halloween. It will also come to the iPad Air and the iPad Pro. The base game will cost US$ 40 and an additional US$ 20 for the DLC.

Besides Resident Evil Village, the iOS and iPadOS platforms will also get other big names such as Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Death Stranding.

SEE ALSO: Resident Evil 4 Remake coming to iPhone 15 Pro

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