Gaming
Nubia Red Magic 3 is a gaming smartphone with a built-in cooling fan
So powerful, it needs to be cooled down

Gaming smartphones are slowly becoming a staple product among phone manufacturers. Besides high-end specs, these smartphones are customized for gameplay under pressure. Because of their power, some gaming smartphones — like ASUS ROG Phone and Black Shark 2 — already offer external cooling fans. Going against this trend, ZTE‘s newest phone already has a fan built in.
ZTE has been pretty aggressive in smartphone design lately. (Remember the Alpha wearable phone?) This approach comes as no surprise. Under their hip Nubia brand, ZTE announces the Red Magic 3.
The Red Magic 3 is the successor to the already impressive Red Magic Mars. As you’d expect, the newest gaming phone is powered by a Snapdragon 855 chip, paired with up to 12GB of memory (insane!) and 256GB of onboard storage. Supplying juice, the phone has a huge 5000mAh with fast charging support for up to 27W.
According to the company, the internal cooling fan can reportedly spin up to 14,000rpm. Of course, it can be quiet when not in use. Besides, the phone also has liquid cooling technology to aid in the process. The fan itself has an IP55 rating and its own isolated chamber — preventing dust and liquids getting into the phone.
The Red Magic 3 also features an RGB LED strip on its back, which really adds the looks of a gaming device. Additionally, the phone’s rear fingerprint reader can be mapped as an extra button when gaming.
In the display aspect, the Red Magic 3 has a 6.65-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, and HDR capabilities. The screen is complemented by front-facing stereo speakers and triple microphones, suitable for live streaming. Lastly, it has a headphone jack.
Thankfully, these impressive features don’t cost too much, especially when compared to premium Android phones. The phone will be available in China on May 3 starting at CNY 2,899 or about US$ 430. The starting price is for the base variant with 6GB of memory and 64GB of storage. If you want the beefy version with the 12GB+256GB configuration, you’ll have to shell out CNY 4,299 or around US$ 640. Accessories like a LAN connection dock and a 5G radio add-on are sold separately.
Don’t worry, the Red Magic 3 will not be exclusive to China. It will also launch in the US, Canada, UK, and Europe sometime in May.
Source: Nubia
SEE ALSO: ZTE Nubia’s Alpha wearable is basically a phone on your wrist

Gaming
ASUS ROG launches new gaming laptop in tandem with SCAR Runner
Announced at For Those Who Dare: Boundless event

During their For Those Who Dare: Boundless event, ASUS ROG announced the launch of their latest gaming laptops, accessories, and SCAR Runner for the ROG Citadel Game on Steam.
The launch covers the following:
- ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition
- ROG Flow X16
- SCAR Runner first-person parkour game
- Expanded ROG Slash Fashion Line
- Team ROG partnerships
Pricing and availability of the models announced during the event are yet to be known.
ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition
With more powerful specs than its predecessor, the Strix SCAR 17 SE is poised to be a class-leading gaming laptop.
It is powered by the new Intel Core i9-12950HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU, on top of advanced features such as:
- Maximum GPU TGP of 175W with Dynamic Boost
- Maximum CPU TDP of 65W
- Boost frequency of 5.2GHz
- Up to 64GB DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 4 storage
- ROG’s Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal
SCAR Runner: Vault to new heights
Available as an expansion of the ROG Citadel XV game, SCAR Runner is a first-person parkour game set in the world of ROG SAGA.
The protagonist, X, is in a race against time in Goemon City and needs to recover critical information while solving puzzles and challenges.
It’s no coincidence that the new Strix SCAR laptop and new game have same name, as they were released as a tandem.
Gamers can in fact find clues hidden on the laptop chassis itself, that will allow them to solve in-game puzzles.
SCAR Runner is launching with a giveaway campaign with over US$ 20,000 worth of prizes to be won from May 17 to June 30, 2022.
ROG Flow X16
In addition to the Strix SCAR 17 SE, the Flow X16 has been added to the ROG Flow series, the most powerful yet from the line.
It has a Ryzen 9 6900HS processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU. It likewise supports up to 64GB of memory and up to 2TB of SSD storage.
The Flow X16 features ROG’s Nebula HDR Display, a 165Hz Mini LED panel with 1100 nits peak brightness and 100 percent DCI-P3 gamut.
These are all complemented by Frost Force Technology and Pulsar Heatsink to ensure high performance but low temperatures.
ROG Slash accessories
Aside from the two new gaming laptops, ROG also introduced new apparels:
- Crossbody Bag
- Backpack
- Hip Bag
- Protective Laptop Bag
- Cobra Buckle Cap
- Bucket Hat
All these items are built with durable quality and have features like adjustable straps, multiple compartments, and water-repellent TPU materials.
Some of these items are also included in the SCAR Runner giveaway campaign.
The Team ROG initiative
Lastly, Team ROG is expanding its 2022 roster, pairing high-end ROG products with influencers, professional gamers, content creators, and athletes around the world.
A new partnership with ReKT Gaming has been announced while the current partnership with esports team Misfits Gaming has likewise been extended.
Gaming
505 Games releases 3 new titles available soon
Released after their first-ever product showcase

After their first-ever product showcase, global video game publisher 505 Games has announced three new exciting titles.
Among the Trolls (2022), Stray Blade (2023), and Miasma Chronicles (2023) will be available within the next two years on different platforms.
Gamers may now add them to their wishlists.
Among the Trolls
Among the Trolls is a first-person, survival, action-adventure game where strange mysteries of folklore-laden Finnish forests are unraveled.
Gamers will embark on a quest to find their characters’ grandparents who have disappeared in the wilderness, learning how to survive the wild in the process.
For the trailer and how to add to your wishlist, click here.
Stray Blade
An Action RPG, Stray Blade will allow players to assume a rogue Adventurer persona exploring the ancient Valley of Acrea.
The character will be accompanied by a mischievous companion, the Xhinnon wolf Boji.
The goal is to unveil the history of the forgotten valley and master the powers of the three Acrean Metals to restore balance to the war-torn land.
Stray Blade will be available in 2023 on PC Steam, Epic, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Miasma Chronicles
From the creators of Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden, comes an unforgettable and beautifully-crafted tactical adventure.
Players will embark on a quest across a post-apocalyptic wasteland, torn apart by a savage force known only as the “Miasma”, and unlock the dark secrets that are ravaging the world.
Wishlist Miasma Chronicles on Steam, Epic Games, Xbox and PlayStation now.

Lenovo has released its latest generation gaming devices in the Philippines, which are custom-built for top-notch performance. The new Lenovo Legion Gen 7 lineup includes six new battle-ready computers:
- Legion 5i and 5i Pro
- Legion 7i
- IdeaPad Gaming 3i
- Legion Slim 7i
- Legion Tower 7i
Depending on the model, the new gaming devices all come with these latest features:
- 12th Gen Intel Core (up to i9) processors
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX laptop GPUs (up to 3080Ti)
- Memory up to 32GB DDR5 and storage up to 2TB SSD Gen 4
- Adaptive refresh rate up to 240Hz
- IPS display up to 2960 x 1600
And thanks to gamer research, the laptops also come with the next-level Legion Coldfront 4.0, Legion TrueStrike keyboard, and Lenovo Vantage for gaming.
Pricing, specs, availability
All new Lenovo Legion Gen 7devices will be available in all Legion Exclusive Stores, as well as Lenovo Experience stores, authorized resellers, and the Legion Flagship Store in Lazada.
For the prices and basic specs of each laptop, check the table below.
Device | Specs | Price |
Legion 5i
|
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Starts at PhP 89,995 |
Legion 5i Pro
|
|
Starts at PhP 119,995 |
Legion 7i
|
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Starts at PhP 179,995 |
Legion Slim 7i
|
|
Starts at PhP 124,995 |
Legion Tower 7i |
|
Starts at PhP 159,995 |
IdeaPad Gaming 3
|
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Starts at PhP 69,995 |
More benefits
Additionally, all Legion and IdeaPad Gaming laptops also come with the following benefits and standard warranties:
- Free Microsoft Office Home & student 2021 Lifetime License
- Lenovo’s 3-Year accidental Damage Protection
- 3-Year Legion Ultimate Support
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