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Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Now Available on Meta Quest

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Cloud gaming is about to leap into the future, so get ready, gamers! The launch of Xbox Cloud Gaming on Meta’s VR headsets is bringing a groundbreaking new method to play hundreds of titles, all without a console.

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You’ll be able to play various games with the Xbox Cloud Gaming platform, including AAA titles like Starfield and Forza Motorsport. All you need to start your new experience with VR is to ensure your Meta Quest software is updated. Of course, you’ll also need a fast internet connection and an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.

There is a catch, though, you can’t use the controllers that come with the Meta Quest. Instead, you’ll need to use controllers like the Xbox Controller, the DualShock 4 (PlayStation 4), or the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. As of now, the DualSense controller (PlayStation 5) is unsupported, but Meta has said support is on the way.

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When using the Xbox Cloud Games app on the Meta Quest, users will be interacting with the app on a big, user-customisable, 2D virtual screen. This screen will display app your games for you to launch and interact with. Meta Quest 3 and Pro players can access full-colour passthrough technology, letting them watch their real-world surroundings even as they stream and play their games.

This beta is only available to Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro headsets. So, those who have any of the older generation of Meta Quest Headsets will be unable to access Xbox Cloud Games.

Computers, Gaming, Lifestyle

December Holiday Gift Guide – Lenovo

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The season of holiday gifting and sales are upon us! If you have been thinking about spending your hard-earned money on your loved ones (including yourself), here’s the first of many gift guides to look forward to this month.

Whether it is a gift for a gamer-on-the-go or a serial multitasker, Lenovo is highlighting a collection of their tech this holiday season:

Lenovo Legion Go (Price TBA – available soon on Lenovo Malaysia’s official stores)

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Legion Go is Lenovo’s answer to a handheld gaming device with the guts of a PC. It’s got detachable controllers for ultimate flexibility. It also comes with a 10-point touchscreen for intuitive controls, and enough juice to last thanks to Super Rapid Charge.

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i (RM9,499)

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The Yoga Book 9i is a dual-screen laptop that folds, flips, and flexes. Its Multimode+ feature turns it into everything you need – whether it be a laptop, a tablet, or an e-reader. It’s portable and comes with a whole ecosystem of accessories, allowing you to work creatively wherever you are.

Lenovo Legion 9i (RM16,039.01)

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For serious gamers and content creators, this powerhouse of a laptop comes with a self-contained liquid cooling system. It boasts buttery smooth performance and packed with high-end specs. Of course, this also means that this beast comes with a similarly high-end price tag.

Lenovo Tab P11 (2nd Gen) (RM1,699)

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The Tab P11 is a versatile tablet for streaming, designing, and even some light gaming. For multitaskers, split-screen mode allows you to easily tackle two tasks at once. The Lenovo Precision Pen 2 is also a perfect accessory for jotting down notes or doodling. Looking to do some emails or want a boost in productivity? Just snap on a keyboard and you have a tablet for both work and play.

Lenovo R27fc-30 27″ Monitor (RM849)

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Immersion and low-latency is important to enjoying gaming and viewing content. If you’re looking to do either, consider this 27-inch curved monitor monitor. It comes with 280Hz refresh rate and 0.5ms response time for smooth video performance. Want to set up multiple screens? No problem. The LTPS stand lets you adjust it to your preferred viewing angle, so you can game, create, and enjoy in comfort.

Like anything you see in the list? You can find out more on Lenovo Malaysia’s official online store, and stay tuned here for more gift guides this month!

Computers, Gaming, News

Acer Unleashes Power-packed Nitro V 15 Gaming Laptop; Price Starts at RM3,099

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Acer Malaysia has unleashed the Acer Nitro V 15 gaming laptop! The new entry into the Nitro lineup is packed to the brim with gaming-centric specifications and promises an unparalleled gaming experience at its price point. The best part? It’s arriving just in time for the holiday season.

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The Acer Nitro V 15 revamps the Nitro gaming laptop in more than one way. It’s not only got a brand new, edgy design. It’s also pushing the boundaries when it comes to value for money. Gamers can maximise their investment with a 13th Gen Intel Core i5 processor that is complemented by either an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 or RTX 2050 graphics card, ensuring seamless gameplay for casual gamers. The laptop’s commendable combined power draw of 180W and 170W for the respective graphics cards sets it apart, providing up to 30% more Frames Per Second (fps) compared to counterparts with lower Max Graphics Power (MGP).

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One of the standout features of the Nitro V 15 is its captivating 144Hz 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display. Striking the perfect balance between power and style, this laptop is built to cater for more than just gaming. Gamers embarking on careers in graphics design or even multimedia should be able to breeze through with the Nitro V 15. The powerful laptop comes complete with a 512GB Solid State Drive (SSD) storage and 8GB of DDR5 5600Hz RAM. You’ll be able to expand the RAM up to 32GB for future gaming demands.

Acer is offering a 2-year warranty for the Nitro V 15. The first year also comes with an international warranty.

Pricing & Availability:

The Acer Nitro V 15 with the RTX2050 is priced at RM3,099. The RTX4050 version, on the other hand, will set you back RM3,899. It’s immediately available at Acer concept stores nationwide and the Acer e-store.

Customers who purchase the Acer Nitro V 15 before December 31, 2023, will enjoy gifts worth up to RM637. These gifts include a Nitro Urban Gaming Backpack, a 3-year subscription to Trend Micro Internet Security, a Logitech G Wireless Gaming Mouse, and credit for the Touch ‘n Go eWallet.

Early adopters can also participate in a quiz through www.a-redemption.com. If you do, you’ll stand a chance to win extra rewards totalling up to RM50,000 in the Holiday Giveaway.

Android, Gaming, Mobile, News

Fortnite Comes to the OPPO App Market

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OPPO has exciting news for gaming enthusiasts as it partners with Epic Games to bring Fortnite to the OPPO App Market. Starting October 10, OPPO users in Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, and India can easily access Fortnite through the app market.

This collaboration aims to make one of the world’s most popular video games accessible to OPPO’s large Android user base. To enhance the gaming experience, OPPO is introducing a steady 90fps Fortnite gameplay on selected devices leveraging the powerful hardware and technology found in its smartphones.

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The 90fps feature is a significant advancement in mobile gaming, promising a smoother and more visually impressive Fortnite experience. This enhancement brings improved picture quality and responsiveness, providing users with a premium gaming experience.

The Find N3, the company’s latest foldable flagship launched in October, takes the lead in delivering this enhanced Fortnite experience. Known for its lightweight design and innovative triple camera system, the Find N3 is setting new standards for camera performance in foldable devices. It is the first device to support 90fps Fortnite gameplay. The Find N3 is just the beginning. OPPO plans to extend 90 FPS Fortnite support to other devices, including the Find X3 Pro, Find X5 Pro, Find X6 Pro, and Reno10 Pro+.

Beyond Fortnite, OPPO is committed to exploring more possibilities in mobile gaming. The company is focusing on technologies like ray tracing and higher framerates to bring ultra-realistic gaming experiences to users. Additionally, OPPO is actively collaborating with game developers to introduce more celebrated titles to the App Market, creating a diverse gaming ecosystem.

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PlayStation’s Black Friday Deals – Save Up to 80% on PS4/PS5 Games

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PlayStation’s annual Black Friday sale is back. This year, they are offering a plethora of discounts and offerings across their game library and membership plans. From 17 November till 27 November, players can head over to the PlayStation Store to enjoy discounts up to 80% for games.

New PlayStation Plus members will be able to save up to 30% on 12-month membership plans during the Black Friday promotion. Existing members can also enjoy significant savings when upgrading to PlayStation Plus Extra or PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe. The upgrade will also give you access to PS4 and PS5 titles through the Game Catalog and Classics Catalog, including games like Horizon Forbidden West, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Sea of Stars, and many more.

For those wanting to snag games from the store, here’s a few popular titles for PS4/PS5 on discount now:

For more information on membership plans and current Black Friday offerings, check out their promotion page here.

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You’d Better Hurry If You’re Interested in These PS Plus Games for November 2023

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Sony has announced quite an interesting PlayStation Plus lineup for November 2023. While last month’s games celebrated the Spooky Season, it looks like Playstation is focusing on thrillers and co-op survival shooters this time round. PlayStation Plus subscribers can add three new games on November 7. The games will be available for download until Monday, December 4 for PlayStation Plus subscribers.

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Mafia II: Definitive Edition

Imagine becoming a gangster in post-WWII Empire Bay, New York. Mafia II: Definitive Edition is a beautiful HD remaster of the criminal drama. Follow military hero Vito Scaletta as he joins the mob to repay his father’s debts. Discover a city full of opportunity and succeed in post-war American businesses in this Golden Age of organised crime. Join your pal, Joe, as you rise in the family hierarchy, committing harder crimes with bigger rewards and repercussions.

Dragon Ball: The Breakers

Experience Dragon Ball in an online asymmetrical action game. Seven average folks must fight the Raider to survive. This terrifying enemy, reminiscent of Cell, Frieza, and Buu, evolves throughout the game becoming more challenging as the game progresses. Escaping will be difficult without cooperation. However, Raider or Survivor decisions may compel you to fight alone. Raiders have powerful abilities to hunt and kill Survivors. Learn each Raider’s special skills to locate and catch prey and become a stronger opponent. Choose your progression route as a Raider or Survivor to gain skills, skins, and stuff to suit your survival or dominance strategy.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite

You and up to two other players or AI if you choose will explore LV-895, a mysterious planet with secrets hidden in its ruins and caves. Choose from six classes and a variety of weaponry, including magnums, SMGs, and rocket launchers, to customise your Marine. You can customise your loadout with 130+ perks. Fulfilled your dream to obliterate Xenomorphs, build your fireteam using class makeup, consumables, and weapons. Combat Prowlers, and Spitters, and set up defences to protect your fireteam long enough to stay alive and get to safety.

Besides those exciting games, PlayStation Plus members have also a special plus advantage. Sony has recently launched Pictures Core for PS5 and PS4 which offers a huge variety of recent and classic Sony Pictures films in select markets. PlayStation Plus members will receive a 15% discount on any Sony Pictures Core content purchased and rented in November starting November 1.

Android, Entertainment, Gaming, iOS, Mobile

Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link Coming to Mobile

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Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link, the latest instalment in Square’s hit RPG series, is making its way to Android and iOS devices. It’s set to go in 2024, with no definite date just yet. This mobile RPG will add to the Kingdom Hearts story with a new plot and play style.

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Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link isn’t an augmented reality (AR) game like Pokemon GO but it still uses real-world places in its gameplay. The game uses your smartphone’s GPS to determine where you are on the in-game map. This lets the player explore the virtual world based on where they are in real life. The announcement video teases that you might be able to “travel the world without leaving your house” which would be a new twist in the game systems.

While there is very little information on the game’s plot, Square Enix has been recruiting beta testers for a closed beta program. There are 3,000 spots available split between Android and iOS users. For iOS, the closed beta phase lasts from November 29 to December 8. The Android beta will start in January 2024.

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The story takes place in the city of Scala and Caelum, which fans of Kingdom Hearts III will be familiar with. Players take on the part of a main character who has no name and moves between Scala and Caelum and the real world. Real-time fighting and interactions with Disney characters are hinted at through the teaser trailers available on Square Enix’s Official YouTube Channel.

Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link was first presented at the event celebrating the 20th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts, along with Kingdom Hearts IV. Currently, there is no announcement on the date for either game released.

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“Revenant Hill: A Whiskered Adventure Awaits” Cancelled by The Glory Society

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Revenant Hill: A Whiskered Adventure Awaits, the highly anticipated spiritual sibling to Night in the Woods, has been cancelled. The development studio, The Glory Society has officially announced the decision after the departure of critical team members on account of “recent serious health issues.” A statement has been posted on the studio’s website.

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In its statement, The Glory Society states that the entire game and all its work is now cancelled. The game which many fans were excited about when it was announced in May will not see the light of day. This is due to two of its core developers and team members, Scott Benson and his wife, Bethany Hockenberry, leaving. The duo also created Night In The Woods. Both have stepped away from the project citing health reasons.  

Scott Benson, an animator and artist who contributed to both titles, revealed in a separate post on his personal X account that he had been struggling with his health for a prolonged period. He states, “I got very sick and it didn’t go away. Eventually, I was diagnosed with severe heart failure.”.

The Glory Society, which was the studio that was developing Revenant Hill, appears to be on hiatus. The suspension of operations was justified within the studio’s framework and the cooperative’s dedication to the team’s welfare.

While not a direct sequel, Revenant Hill was met with great excitement as it seems to be set in the same universe as Night in The Woods. While the game may not see the light of day, the game trailer is still available on the studio’s official YouTube channel.

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Samsung Malaysia Electronics Launches Odyssey Neo G9, Dual UHD Gaming Monitor with Quantum Matrix Technology

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Samsung Malaysia Electronics has launched the Odyssey Neo G9, the world’s first Dual UHD gaming monitor. This revolutionary monitor boasts a massive 57-inch curved screen with a 32:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 7680×2160 pixels.

The Odyssey Neo G9‘s display is one of its most impressive features. It has a resolution of 7680×2160 pixels, equivalent to two 4K displays placed side-by-side. This provides gamers with an incredibly immersive gaming experience, allowing them to see more of the game world and react faster to in-game events.

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The monitor’s curved design with a 32:9 aspect ratio further enhances the immersive experience. The curve of the display matches the natural curvature of the human eye, providing a more comfortable and engaging viewing experience.

It also features Quantum Matrix Technology, the world’s first when it comes to gaming monitors. This technology utilizes Quantum Mini LEDs to deliver incredibly precise and controlled lighting. Quantum Mini LEDs are much smaller and more efficient than traditional ones, allowing them to produce more accurate and realistic colours.

Quantum Matrix Technology also allows the Odyssey Neo G9 to achieve a peak brightness of 1000 nits. This means that the monitor can display images with incredible detail and clarity, even in the darkest or brightest environments.

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It’s all about giving you an edge when you use the Odyssey Neo G9. It has a refresh rate of 240Hz and a response time of 1 ms. This means that games will run smoothly and without any noticeable lag. The monitor’s fast refresh rate and response time are ideal for competitive gamers who need to be able to react quickly to in-game events.

The Odyssey Neo G9 has a DisplayPort 2.1 input, which allows it to handle even the most demanding games with ease. DisplayPort 2.1 is the latest version of the DisplayPort standard and it offers a significant bandwidth increase over previous versions. This means that the Odyssey Neo G9 can support games with high resolutions and refresh rates without problems.

Pricing & Availability

The Odyssey Neo G9 is now available for pre-order on Samsung Malaysia’s website. The monitor is priced at RM10,999, but customers who register their interest before 8 November 2023 will be eligible for a RM300 e-voucher and savings up to RM4,000.

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FTW: Games Free This Week – 23 Oct 2023 (Part 2)

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If you caught our last FTW earlier this week, you might have snagged yourself a free copy of The Evil Within and Eternal Threads. But it seems like Epic Games is in the spirit of giving for Halloween as they’ve released a couple more awesome titles you can add to your library for the next few days.

Don’t miss out and check out the links below to grab your free games before 2 November!

The Evil Within 2 (Free on Epic Games till 2 November)

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For those of you who picked up The Evil Within earlier this week, here’s an opportunity to dive right back into a world of nightmares with The Evil Within 2.

Similar to the first game, you resume the role of Detective Sebastian Castellanos who once again traverses to a twisted world to save his daughter. Face off or stealth around around terrifying creatures using upgradeable weapons and traps in this intense psychological survival horror title.

Find The Evil Within 2 on the Epic Games store.

Tandem: A Tale of Shadows (Free on Epic Games till 2 November)

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In this unique puzzle platformer, uncover a mystery involving the disappearance of a famous magician as Emma and a teddy bear named Fenton. Solve puzzles and avoid enemies as you explore a series of Victorianesque worlds inspired by the likes of Tim Burton, Jules Vernes and Conan Doyle.

One of the standout experiences in this game is through the unique gameplay that features both top-down and side-scrolling POVs. While this isn’t exactly a “scary” title for Halloween, you’ll be sure to find yourself face-to-face with the strange and creepy in this narrative-driven adventure.

Find Tandem: a Tale of Shadow on the Epic Games store.

Don’t want to miss out on free games? Watch out for this space for more gaming deals and freebies on the next FTW.