As part of their new Holiday showcase, Lenovo’s Legion Slim 7i Gaming Laptop is set to be released around October. Coming in just under four pounds, the Legion Slim also sports NVIDIA’s Advanced Optimus graphics switching and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q. Utilizing Optimus Tech, the Legion can switch back and forth between lower power consumption in less-intensive moments and increased power in GPU-heavy situations. Ideally this can lead to better framerates and improved battery life. Continue reading “Lenovo’s Lightweight Luxury Laptop”
Analogue have been making quite the name for themselves by specializing in the development of quality, retro inspired devices that allow you to use the original cartridges for your favorite platforms of yesteryear. Not only this, but each device from the Mega SG to the NT mini sports a slew of enhancements such as 1080p resolution, zero latency input, onboard quality control applications, and support for each system’s original RGB and/or composite formats. Just to name a few. Now, they’re about to release their newest creation: The Analogue Pocket. Let’s take a look, shall we? Continue reading “The Analogue-Pocket is the ‘Do it All’ Portable you didn’t know you wanted”
Let’s cut to the chase. Tomorrow is going to be a pivotal moment in gaming history for MS and the Xbox brand. Ever since Don Mattrick’s damning presentation, Resolution Gate, and innumerable UI updates, it has been an uphill battle for Phil Spencer and the team to lift Xbox from the mud and back on its feet. Thanks to their tenacity, they’ve done exactly that. The Xbox ecosystem is, without question, the most pro-consumer and best value dollar for dollar in gaming right now. There’s just one very important piece of the puzzle missing; Original, High quality, Game of the Year contender IPs. Tomorrow-July 23rd-We get to see if all the studio acquisitions (a whopping 15 so far), the consumer focused marketing and infrastructure changes, a focus on delivering the most powerful console platform to game on, and the wholly successful GamePass + xCloud service(s) can help deliver just that. Continue reading “T’was the Night before Xbox-mas”
As per a listing on the Chinese website JD.com, Lenovo is set to release its newest smartphone dubbed, Legion. Centered on its side is a 20 megapixel camera that pops out on command in a very secret agent esque manner. It doesn’t necessarily seem like a feature many people have been clamoring for, but perhaps it could make for some interesting live streams while gaming on the go.
It takes approximately 0.496 seconds for the camera to pop, and about 0.5 seconds to retract. Pretty speedy. Lenovo also wants to temper concerns over general use wear and tear by confirming that it will have, at the very least, a lifespan of over 400,000 activations. You know, just in case your little niece or nephew get a hold of it and go crazy with the function.
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Now, the cute little camera is a neat trick, but what do the specs look like? Well, the Legion is actually a bit of a beast on its own. Sporting a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ processor with 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and 90 watt fast charging, the Legion is out to flex a little in Mobile Gaming market. You also get a 64-megapixel main and 16-megapixel wide-angle cameras, along with dual front speakers, and RGB lighting.
The Legion is set to release July 22nd to the tune of about $670.00 after conversions. Release in North America and Europe have yet to be confirmed, but is quite likely.
There’s an irony behind how popular multiplayer games are on Nintendo’s platforms despite the highly questionable quality of their online networking solutions. I just chalk it up to the ol’ Nintendo charm. Ninjala is another multiplayer focused offering coming from GungHo Online Entertainment that seems poised to carry on this tradition. You may know some of their works such as TEPPEN, Let it Die, Puzzle & Dragons, and Ragnarok Odyssey. Continue reading “Ninjala Might be Nintendo’s next Big Multiplayer Hit”
I’m going to make this brief and straight to the point. Today’s Playstation 5 Reveal event was a very important moment for Sony. News and information regarding the successor to the titular PS4 has been scant almost since its announcement. Fans have been starved for something, anything remotely pertaining to what the system and games would look like and when we can expect them. Today, we got a glimpse into the Future of Gaming. Continue reading “PS5 Reveal: We finally know what it looks like”
There is a long history of developers putting unlockables and secrets in their games to reward the most dedicated and duteous players for their efforts. Everything from finding the Minus World in Super Mario Bros., unearthing the Konami Code, to snagging the best piece of gear in your favorite RPG. Being rewarded for our skills and determination have long been an exemplary way to keep us engaged in the gameplay loop and asking for more. When Microsoft kicked off the 7th Generation of consoles with the Xbox 360, they also introduced us to an innocuous feature called achievements. Little did they know just how influential this system of micro-rewards would become. Continue reading “Achievements have influenced my enjoyment of Games”
Virtual Reality has long been the End All of multimedia interactivity; The culmination of software and hardware technology that would make the user feel like they are really experiencing a movie or game. In fact, VR has been sought and studied as early as the 1950s. In 1957, Filmmaker Morton Heilig invented the Senosrama. The device was intended to enhance the enjoyment of moviegoers by allowing them to experience various sensations that included, but were not limited to smell, vibrations, and atmospheric events like wind. The concept was novel and forward thinking, but costly and not very economic. Fast forwarding 70 years later, how far have we actually progressed within the medium? Continue reading “Is Virtual Reality finally gaining the foothold it so desperately wants/needs?”
With the globe suddenly being thrust into a position the likes of which we’ve not seen on this scale since the Spanish Flu, it’s no surprise that many have turned to digital media to cope and ease the strain of a quarantined and socially distant way of living. Gaming has already solidified itself as a favorite and steadily growing pastime that has seen exponential uptimes due to our current situation. I say; If it brings you joy during this harrowing time, then by all means, indulge yourself. However, I also say; Please try to be safe and healthy while doing so. Here are just a few tips you may or may not have heard/read before that can enrich your gaming experience and overall well-being.
The year 2013 ushered in the Eight Generation of consoles, and with it came a wave of excitement, but also controversy. As then Head of Xbox Division, Don Mattrick took to the stage, fans and shareholders listened with baited breath for all the details regarding the titular Xbox 360’s successor. Palpable excitement quickly turned to confusion and dismay as we watched a presentation that spoke of a DRM enforced ecosystem, an always on-packed in peripheral, an unsettling focus on cable TV, no sharing of physical discs, and very little to do with pure gaming. The show was not completely lost however, as the launch lineup reveal of the excellent Killer Instinct reboot, Crytek’s Ryse: Son of Rome, Forza Motorsport 5, and Dead Rising 3 softened the blow of the polarizing reveal.
