News & Reviews:   Console

Yesterday, Microsoft Xbox and chipmaker AMD formalised a strategic, multi?year collaboration to develop custom processors for upcoming Xbox consoles. This move signals a deeper co-engineering relationship that could bring major optimisations in both performance and efficiency.

If you're interested in the Steam Deck and aren't worried about import costs, now's probably a good time to get one. Valve's annual Steam Summer Sale is ongoing, and the company doesn't just have games on sale this time. The Steam Deck is also getting a discount.

Are you still doing some last-minute Christmas shopping? If you're a gamer, now's a good time to do it because the year-end holiday game sales are back. As usual, you can expect discounts for big studio AAA and indie titles from Steam and PlayStation.

If you think the design of the Microsoft Xbox Series X is a bit dull, then this special edition of the console will probably change your mind. More so if you’re a fan of Marvel Studio’s Thor franchise as in collaboration with the superhero’s latest movie, Microsoft has turned the console into Mjolnir!

After our recent review of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, we reviewed another PlayStation 5 exclusive game called Returnal developed by Housemarque, a third-person shooter with roguelike elements. For those unfamiliar with the term, a roguelike game typically involves procedurally generated levels, randomised loots to enhance your character, and permadeath (more on this later).

It seems that Nike recently collaborated with Sony Interactive Entertainment to bring you the PG 5 sneakers which will be available in Malaysia from 14 May 2021 onwards at the price of RM465. The aforementioned sneakers will be available for purchase via Nike’s official website.

Gigabyte Malaysia has officially announced that they have unveiled the AORUS 4K gaming monitor geared toward console gamers starting from the price of RM3599. The AORUS 4K will be available in 32-inch, 43-inch, as well as 48-inch variant for you to choose from depending on what you prefer.

Starting from 28 April until 12 May 2021, get up to 80% off selected PlayStation products such as games and accessories when you purchase them from either the PlayStation™ Store or any authorized dealers located across Malaysia. But that’s not all, it’s also possible to purchase the PS Plus 12-month subscription at only RM127, where you can get a bunch of free PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 games every month.

Starting from now until 14 May 2021, you can get Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition which includes the Frozen Wilds DLC and digital artbook for free. If you’re a proud owner of a PS4 or a PS5 console and have an active subscription to PSN, you can claim and keep the game forever via the PlayStation Store.

As most Asian mobile gamers know, Tencent is one of the biggest companies that produce popular mobile game apps such as PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty Mobile, Mobile Legends Bang Bang and many more. The company have also recently caught out attention that they are planning to build their own handheld gaming console that's similar to the Nintendo Switch.