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MPL SG S4 Grand Finals Champion – RSG SG

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A nail biting and a brilliant conclusion to Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Singapore Season 4 (MPL SG S4) took place on 9th October 2022 at Our Tampines Hub, presenting MPL SG S4 Grand Finals Champion – RSG SG! They will be representing Singapore at the world finals in Jakarta next January 2023. RSG SG beat their fiercest rivals Slate Esports, they are back-to-back season champions and became the first team in MPL SG history to finish an entire season without losing a single match.

RSG SG lifting their trophy after winning the MPL SG S4 title at Our Tampines Hub on 9 October 2022

In MPL SG S4, the encounters between RSG SG and Slate Esports have been nothing short of electric. RSG SG struck first with a 2-0 win in the League, followed by a nail-biting 3-2 win on Day One of the playoffs. I went down to Our Tampines Hub and watched RSG SG and Slate Esports during Day One of the playoffs where both teams gave the crowd and supporters a lot to cheer about in lengthy 5 games battle, a prelude to the MPL SG S4 Grand Finals between them on the following day.

Slate Esports dispatched EVIL comfortably (3-0) in the Lower Bracket Finals, the stage was now set for a highly anticipated finale between MPL SG’s now eternal rivals. Slate Esports got off to a great start by taking the first game, they had been getting the worst of it in recent encounters. RSG SG responded instantly with venom, and both Slate Esports and RSG SG traded the lead until the final, winner-takes-all game. RSG SG finished with great confidence and style, sending the supporters in the crowd wild.

There were a crowd of over 500 viewers watching it live at Our Tampines Hub, giving great support to the teams that they were supporting, creating a raucous atmosphere fitting for this Grand Finals occasion. There was also a record of 32,545 online viewers watching concurrently, outperforming MPL SG previous seasons in online viewership.

Lee Jian Ming, Managing Director, Zenway Productions, said: “The steady improvement of the local professional Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports scene was the highlight of MPL Singapore Season 4 as fans were treated to many high-octane matches throughout the season. The viewership numbers, online and offline, more than doubled from last season. More fans are now willing to take their weekends off to watch our top teams in action to continuously watch our Grand Finals – which lasted almost seven hours, and yet there was no drop in fans onsite. The increase in numbers showcases the huge potential of esports in Singapore, and we will continue to push for better viewing experiences next season.”

Left to Right: Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for Social and Family Development and Chris Yeo Jun Jie, MPL Singapore Caster

Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for Social and Family Development, was also on hand to award the prizes for Best Rookie to Vernon “Peace” Chua, Regular Season MVP to Bellamy “Lolsie” Yeo, and Best Caster to Chris “Jayz” Yeo, who as a result will represent Singapore in the casting booth at the M4 World Championship in Jakarta. Yeo “Diablo” Wee Lun of RSG SG was also named MVP for the Playoffs.

MPL SG S4 is now over, done and dusted, RSG SG will now focus on the next big challenge, the most prestigious title on the MPL calendar, the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang World Championship (M4) that would be held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 1st to 15th January 2023. At MPL M4, 16 of the world’s best MLBB teams will compete for the prestigious title of World Champions and grab the lion’s share of the USD$800,000 prize money.

Congratulations to RSG SG for winning MPL SG S4 Grand Finals, as well as a special mention and credit to Slate Esports for going all out and giving them a great fight!

Wishing RSG SG good luck and all the best in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang World Championship (M4) taking place in Jakarta, Indonesia from 1st to 15th January 2023!

Winning Team (RSG SG)

Role

Name and Age

Gold Lane

Jovan “babycakes” Ong, 19

Mid Lane

Amos “505” Ng, 22

Roamer

Bellamy “Lolsie” Yeo, 25

Jungler

Brayden “BRAYYY” Teo, 17

EXP Lane

Yeo “Diablo” Wee Lun, 23

Coach

Doly “SaintDeLucaz” Van Pelo, 28

MPL SG S4 Award Winners

Award Category

Winner Name

Best Caster

Chris “Jayz” Yeo, 27

Best Rookie

Vernon “Peace” Chua, 19, Team Revival

Regular Season MVP

Bellamy “Lolsie” Yeo, 25, RSG SG

Playoffs MVP

Yeo “Diablo” Wee Lun, 23, RSG SG

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MPL SG Season 4 Playoffs 7-9 October 2022 at Tampines Hub

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The Regular Season of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Singapore Season 4 (MPL SG S4) has ended recently, with RSG SG making a stunning clean sweep. The Season 3 Champions proved their mettle once again by besting all of the other teams, winning 2-0 in each best-of-three match and they only drop a single game in its match against Stellark. Now MPL SG Season 4 goes into the next phase, it is now Playoffs time, taking place from 7th to 9th October 2022 at Tampunes Hub. The MPL SG S4 Playoffs will be open to the public. Eight of the best teams in Singapore will fight it out for the coveted title of MPL SG S4 Champion and a spot at the M4 World Championships taking place in Jakarta from 1st to 15th January 2023.

In a repeat of last season’s standings, the champions reigned at the top, followed by fierce rivals Slate in 2nd place. Slate is the successor to perennial favourites EVOS SG, as it features the manager, the captain, and the majority of players from the now-defunct team. RSG SG won 2-0 and went on to beat Stellark SG (formerly Team Oldman) 2-1 in their final match.

As for the 3rd and 4th places, they are Revival (formerly ALMGHTY) and Team SMG, known as singer JJ Lin’s team. Both teams have improved significantly from their bottom 3 finishes last season, they will be joining RSG SG and Slate as the seeded teams in the Upper Bracket of the Playoffs.

Stellark SG is the sole new team for this season with an older-than-average squad, they showed that veterans were still highly competitive, finishing a respectable fifth in the table.

Jaime Cruz, Esports Lead at MOONTON Games said: “Season 4 has given us its fair share of memorable highlights: RSG SG and Slate Esports’ intense rivalry and outstanding run culminating in a table-deciding showdown on the last week of the Regular Season; and Team SMG and Revival’s drastic improvement to finish in the top half of the table. The hard work and efforts of the players have showcased the competitive spirit of MPL SG, and I’m excited for fans to witness even more thrilling matches in the Playoffs.”

Lee Jian Ming, Founder and Managing Director, Zenway Productions, said, “MLBB is the biggest game in Singapore’s esports scene and MPL SG S4 demonstrates just why with its irresistible blend of action and drama. Zenway Productions is proud to be able to bring all of these moments to fans around the world. The hybrid model where fans can watch the games in person or online is perfect for esports and we’re excited to bring this to the fans to enjoy.”

Top MPL SG athletes are frequently chosen to represent Singapore at regional esports competitions. Four players in the current MPL SG S4 represented Singapore at the recent 2021 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held in Hanoi, Vietnam – ‘Seilah’, ‘Adammir’, and ‘JPL’ from Slate Esports and ‘Remaniscent’ from Team Flash – and secured a Bronze medal in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang category.

The eight teams now enter the double-elimination playoffs to compete for the title and the coveted lion’s share of the SGD 100,000 prize pool. The winner will also represent Singapore at the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang World Championship (M4), which will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 1-15 January 2023. The M4 is the most prestigious title on the MPL calendar, where 16 of the world’s best MLBB teams will be competing for the title of World Champion, and the lion’s share of the USD 800,000 prize money.

Standings MPL SG S4

MPL SG S4 Playoffs Bracket

For more information about MPLSG

If you like to know more information about MPLSG, you can follow them and subscribe to their social media platforms:

Platform Link
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mpl.sg.official
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mpl.sg.official
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@mplsingapore
Registration Website https://mplsg.gg
Official Website http://sg.mpl.mobilelegends.com

For more information on MPL Singapore and Zenway Productions, visit the site here.

For partnership opportunities, please reach out to esports_partnerships@moonton.com.

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New Acer 14-inch Predator Triton 300 SE gaming laptop

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Acer launched the new Acer 14-inch Predator Triton 300 SE (PT314-52s) gaming laptop, offering gamers in the market a fine balance between performance, portability, and price. A portable notebook weighing 1.7kg, featuring the latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H processor that reaches up to 4.7 GHz for blistering fast performance and is paired with the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 laptop GPU to handle just about any game you can throw at it.

Whether you are playing a fast-moving shooter game or watching heart-stopping films, gamers will appreciate the WQXGA 2560 x 1600 display that boasts a 165 Hz refresh rate that is surrounded by three thin bezels. For content creators, you will appreciate the 500-nits bright display and the 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 wide gamut in a productivity-boosting 16:10 aspect ratio. At a price of $3,298, the Acer 14-inch Predator Triton 300 SE offers plenty of bang for the buck.

Keeping it Cool during heavy gaming sessions

Keeping it cool during heavy gaming sessions with the Acer Triton 300 SE, even at just 19.9mm thin, stay cool under pressure with its dual-fan cooling system that includes the latest 5th Gen Aero Blade Fan and Acer’s Vortex Flow technology.

This generation’s all-metal Aero Blade Fan features wingtips that increase air intake and an innovative wind guide that minimalises turbulence and redirects airflow to critical components, resulting in a 10% performance increase over the previous generation.

Acer’s Vortex Flow is a design concept that serves to create an aerodynamic flow inside the chassis, consisting of heat pipes, exhaust vents, and a pair of strategically placed fans that enhance cooling on the CPU, GPU, and other critical components, ultimately increasing performance.

With liquid metal thermal grease providing higher thermal conductivity, it has a design for a more efficient heat transfer – further optimising CPU performance.

Switch between integrated and discrete graphics at will

There is an included MUX switch technology, giving gamers the option to disable the integrated graphics for an increase in performance in games.

Kill The Lag

The new Acer Triton 300 SE runs on the latest Microsoft Windows 11, it also comes with the Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i Wi-Fi chip that makes use of a less crowded 6GHz wireless spectrum for speedy connectivity with less interference.

There are also plenty of connectivity options including a Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C port with support for DisplayPort and power delivery, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, and an HDMI 2.1 port. With these display ports, users can connect to three additional external displays in 4K resolution.

Battery, Keyboard, and Audio

With up to 11 hours of battery life, users can squeeze in a bit of study between gaming sessions or hang out in their favourite stream for a while after a hard day’s work. A backlit 3-zone RGB keyboard enhances gaming, while DTS:X Ultra audio provides a boost in-game by providing crisp and well-balanced sound to help players pinpoint where an enemy is hiding.

The Ultimate Tool & Turbo Key

The PredatorSense key is the ultimate customisation tool for gamers who want full control over their gaming rig such as controlling the cooling fans and overclocking for gamers who want that extra boost in performance.

For instant gratification, the Turbo key automatically overclocks the machine for maximum performance with just a single press of the key.

Pricing and Availability

The Acer 14-inch Predator Triton 300 SE is available at Acer’s official e-store at an MSRP $3,298.

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MPLSG returns for Season 4 with SGD$100,000 prize pool

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Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League in Singapore (MPLSG) is back for Season 4 with SGD$100,000 prize pool. The bi-annual event is now open for registrations, the Open Qualifiers opens on 10th August and ends on 18th August 2022. The top two teams from the qualifiers will join the top six teams from Season 3 to from the eight-team league for Season 4.

The local Singapore tournament will see MLBB veterans and homegrown favourites battle it out for a lion’s share of the SGD$100,00 prize pool and a chance to qualify for the M4 World Championship that would be held in January 2023. The qualifiers are open to everyone, so form your gaming/esports squad together and register at MPLSG.GG by 2359hrs, 18th August 2022.

MPLSG has teamed up with Zenway Productions, an award-winning esports broadcasting and events management company that has produced various tournaments and notable events. Zenway will be in charge of MPLSG’s league operations, broadcasting, talent management, and more – to deliver a memorable Season 4.

Jaime Cruz, Esports Lead at MPL Singapore, said: “We’re excited to bring back MPL Singapore Season 4 to local fans and esports professionals. The reception during last season’s playoffs was overwhelmingly positive, and we are looking to deliver more resonant, unique and lasting moments to our fans through offline and online campaigns.”

Lee Jian Ming, Managing Director of Zenway Productions, said: “We are honoured for the opportunity to partner MOONTON Games to run Season 4 and 5 and will work hand-in-hand to pursue our shared vision of building a sustainable, scalable and accessible esports ecosystem in Singapore.”

Top players from MPLSG are often selected to represent Singapore in national esports tournaments. At the recent Southeast Asia Games held in Hanoi in May 2022, 10 medals from eight esports games, including MLBB, were up for grabs. Singapore took a bronze for MLBB at the SEA games and many players representing Team Singapore were professional players from MPLSG.

“Esports is the new sports that is connecting youths of the world. It has gone mainstream and at MPLSG we are both celebrating the glory of esports talents and setting the stage to develop local heroes who will carry the pride of Singapore in national esports competitions,” added Mr. Lee.

MPLSG Season 4 Format

During the MPLSG Season 3 Playoffs, there were over 200+ on-ground participants and community members were there to support the local professional players in their conquest for gold. As for MPLSG Season 4 format, the league will be executed in 3 phases:

Format

Dates

Open Qualifiers

 20 – 21 August

Regular Season

 Every Saturday to Sunday, from 3 to 25 September

Playoffs and Grand Finals

 7 to 9 October

The top 6 teams from last Season 3 will be joined by the top 2 teams from the Open Qualifiers held on 20th and 21st August 2022.

Once the eight teams have been finalised, the Regular Season matches will take place every week on Saturday and Sunday, starting on 3rd September 2022 and ending on 25th September 2022. The teams will play each other once in a league format.

The final standings will decide the seedings for the Playoffs, which will be conducted in a Double-Elimination format. For the grand finale, it will be a single-elimination Grand Final with the final 2 teams left standing.

MPLSG Season 4 Prize Pool Breakdown

The winning team will walk away with SGD$30,000 while the 2nd place team will pocket a tidy sum of SGD$15,000. All teams that feature in the regular season are assured of a payout:

  • 3rd – SGD$5,000
  • 4th – SGD$4,000
  • 5th & 6th – SGD$2,500
  • 7th & 8th – SGD$1,500

Teams will also receive prize money for games played during the Regular Season, with bonus incentives for the winners of each match.

The top 2 winners of the league will also qualify for the M4 World Championships held in January 2023 where they will face the best of the world.

Partnerships

MPLSG will be working with Zenway Productions to host Season 4 online and offline. The league is also looking to promote inclusivity and diversity by opening its third-party tournament policy to encourage more partners, brands, and organisers to create or run esports competitions.

For interested parties, they can sign up via https://play.mobilelegends.com/thirdpartytournament/home, with the league providing support through in-game resources or promotional activities, in line with its objective of making #EsportsForEveryone.

Further Information and Links

For more information and to learn more about MPLSG, please visit, follow and subscribe to their social media platforms:

Platform

Link

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/mpl.sg.official

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/mpl.sg.official

TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/@mplsingapore

Registration Website

https://mplsg.gg

Official Website

http://sg.mpl.mobilelegends.com

For more information on MPL Singapore and Zenway Productions – please visit here.

For Partnership Opportunities, please reach out to esports_partnerships@moonton.com.

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Alienware launched powerful AMD Advantage laptop and 480Hz Display

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Alienware launched powerful AMD Advantage laptop and 480Hz Display, reaching new milestones with the launch of the most powerful 17″ AMD Advantage™ laptop and introduction of the standard-defying 480Hz panel technology for the first time. This holds true to Alienware’s ethos of creating the apex gaming experience as these advancements are dedicated to making images sharper, smoother gameplay, and creating a more immersive experience through a perfect storm of industry leading gaming technology and iconic design.

Alienware m17 R5: The powerful AMD Advantage Laptop

The Alienware m17 R5 is the laptop for gamers who value raw power. They claim the throne as the world’s most powerful 17″ AMD Advantage laptop that is able to deliver truly remarkable performance.

The m17 R5 is forged from a partnership with AMD that features AMD Ryzen™ 6000 series processors, AMD Radeon™ RX 6000 series graphics, and new AMD Smart Technologies. In this new update, Alienware welcomes the new AMD Radeon™ RX 6850M XT 12GB GDDR6 GPU to the configuration line-up.

Alienware m17 R5 with AW920H

Here’s a recap on all the AMD Smart Technologies  that are proudly offered with Alienware m17 R5 on selected configurations:

  • AMD SmartShift Max: Dynamic power shifting between a Radeon GPU and APU boosts performance for gaming, rendering and content creation.
  • AMD SmartAccess Graphics: Improve frame rates, reduce latency and save battery by enabling discrete Radeon graphics or Ryzen graphics to handle rendering and presentation while maintaining AMD FreeSync™. Only available with select models.ii
  • AMD Smart Access Memory: Get an extra edge when Ryzen processors are able to harness the full potential of the Radeon graphics card memory.
  • AMD FreeSync™ Premium: Put an end to choppy gameplay with fluid, artifact-free performance at virtually any framerate. This adaptive sync technology matches the refresh rate of the user’s graphics and their display for buttery smooth gameplay.

The Alienware m17 R5 delivers extreme speeds and response times, delivering gamers with smooth gameplay for their favourite titles, just like the game is an extension of their senses. The m17 R5 is also stacked with Alienware Cryo-tech cooling technology with a built-in graphics vapour chamber to sustain high-performance when gamers are playing graphics intensive games.

480Hz displays are now available in Alienware m17 R5 and x17 R2

480Hz displays are now available with Alienware m17 R5 and Alienware x17 R2 gaming laptops, gamers will make first contact with a brand-new display technology.

Alienware x17 R2 480Hz

The FHD (1920 x 1080) 480Hz 3ms panels bring a multitude of gameplay benefits including: animation smoothness for easier target tracking, ghosting reduction which minimises distracting effects, and lower system latency making it easier for users to spot other players earlier.

Any gamer can benefit from the smooth frame rates provided by the 480Hz display panels, as for competitive gamers/e-sports players that play fast paced games, they will notice the advantages of the high-refresh rates immediately. These panels are enabled for both AMD FreeSync™ and NVIDIA G-SYNC with Advanced Optimus.

Any gamer who plays popular e-sports game titles in this current graphics generation can unlock the full advantages of 480Hz displays.

The first 480Hz is purpose built with premium experiences such as:

  • Advanced Optimus: Automatically controls the built-in hardware MUX to disable the iGPU and use the system’s more powerful dGPU, which gives additional control over game performance and battery life.
  • ComfortView Plus: A built-in, always-on, hardware-based low blue light solution that does not compromise true-to-life colour accuracy.
  • Dolby Vision: Brings optimal colour profiles and contrast that goes well beyond the capabilities of traditional high dynamic range (HDR).

Alternatively, UHD (3840 x 2160) 120Hz 3ms display is also offered on m17 R5 for those more interested in a higher-resolution panel over faster refresh rates.

This option is available from 10th August onwards in Singapore.

Pricing and Availability

Product

Availability in Singapore

Starting Price (SGD)

Alienware m17 R5

Available now

$3,049

Alienware x17 R2

Available now

$3,039.21

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Western Digital expands WD_BLACK SSD Portfolio

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At the recent Western Digital What’s Next event, Western Digital expands WD_BLACK SSD Portfolio with the announcement of two new additions to its growing WD_BLACK gaming portfolio, the WD_BLACK™ SN850X NVMe™ SSD and WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD. The new SSDs are designed to elevate the gaming experience, with this expanded portfolio, they now offer players more options to upgrade their PC or console storage.

“AMD is delighted with its continued collaboration with Western Digital to deliver exceptional gaming experiences,” said Joe Macri, Compute and Graphics CTO and Corporate Fellow at AMD. “As games become more immersive, the expectation for fast, seamless gameplay increases. AMD strives to remove latency between the system, memory and connected devices like Western Digital’s SSD gaming solutions with the adoption of the latest PCIe® technologies and memory and latency optimisations within AMD CPUs and GPUs. Our combined solutions enable richer visuals, faster load times and more consistent gameplay.”

“We’re inspired by the unique ways in which players experience their games and are committed to working with the best technology partners, like AMD, to develop solutions that help them break barriers,” said Rob Soderbery, executive vice president and GM, Flash Business Unit, Western Digital. “Our diverse WD_BLACK portfolio ensures that gamers are equipped to conquer today’s games and prepared for what’s next.”

Inspired by gamers of all levels, bringing together technology and entertainment, the WD_BLACK brand brings innovative, custom-built storage solutions that offer the ultimate in performance and style. The upcoming WD_BLACK gaming portfolio portfolio products include:

WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD

Optimised for hardcore gamers looking for unparalleled performance, this powerful internal PCIe® Gen4 SSD delivers breakneck read speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s 2. With minimised latency, predictive loading and adaptive thermals management, gamers can expect an incredible gaming experience with fast load-times, rich visual experience and uncompromising thermal performance. The downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard with its new Game Mode 2.0 (Windows® only) unlocks PC performance-boosting features so gamers can play, stream, record, and dominate at the top of their game. An optional heatsink (1TB and 2TB models) is available to help maintain peak performance and includes RGB lighting to complement any gaming rig.

WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD

Created for gamers looking for portable storage with both performance and style, the WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD features a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 interface and blazing read speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s paired with customisable RGB lighting (Windows only). The downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard gives full control over the LED light display and can be synced with many existing RGB ecosystems for a setup that can be personalised to any gamer’s style. With a sleek, compact and shock-resistant design, it’s the perfect option for gaming on the go.

For more information on the new WD_BLACK products, or to learn more about the full WD_BLACK portfolio of gaming solutions, please visit https://www.westerndigital.com/solutions/wdblack or follow them on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Twitch.

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World’s First Force-Pad Gaming Keyboard by WRAEK

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Gaming on your desktop PC or laptop, deep into your favourite game using your keyboard and gaming mouse. Have you ever thought of having an extra hand to help you in your gaming time? For gamers and eSports players, now you can, with the world’s first force-pad gaming keyboard by WRAEK.

Who is WRAEK? They are a homegrown (Singapore) start-up, founded by Ryan Siah (24), Chik Cheng Jie (26) and Chen Pinzhang (26). These three friends met at the National University of Singapore (NUS) entrepreneurship society. They love gaming, bonded through their love for gaming, giving rise to their start-up WRAEK.

They are now on the verge of a technology breakthrough as WRAEK announced its first two products – the WRAEK Tactonic Keyboard (USD$149) and the WRAEK Tactonic Pad (USD$119).

WRAEK Tactonic Keyboard and the WRAEK Tactonic Pad

The two gaming devices can work individually and they can also be combined together via magnets to function as one. Gamers and eSports players, you can get them together in the WRAEK Tactonic Pro Bundle – consisting of the keyboard and the force-pad controller costs USD$259 on Kickstarter with a 35% discount (Kickstarter price is USD$169 after the 35% discount).

What makes the WRAEK Tactonic Pad special and unique? It’s the technology breakthrough behind them. The Tactonic Pad works like a joystick for the palm. Instead of having fingers resting on the W, A, S and D movement keys, the force-pad maps directional force of the palm for users to execute character movements. Akin to the simplified movements of a joystick, the force-pad is maneuvered through the gentle pushes of the palm.

WRAEK built this force-pad controller from the ground up, at its own office and has a patent pending for its innovation. This is the world’s first palm-controller of its kind. WRAEK has already raised $300,000 since its humble beginnings – with the funds coming from an angel investor, government funding, friends, and family.

The Tactonic Pad offers a competitive advantage for gamers, especially in three genres – MOBA, MMORPG and shooter. The advantage in MMORPGs like World Of Warcraft and in shooters such as Valorant and Overwatch is obvious – the force-pad frees the fingers from the movement keys on the keyboard, eliminating the constant need to switch between keys.

In MOBAS such as League of Legends and DOTA, the force-pad can be used for camera panning instead of moving the mouse to the edges of the screen. This allows efficient mouse movement and higher cursor control.

Personal Thoughts and Short Hands On Experience

I had a short hands on session with the WRAEK Tactonic Keyboard and the WRAEK Tactonic Pad during their media event. Me, the old and former gamer, was brought back into the gaming world. For a rusty old hand like myself, I was able to get the hang of using the WRAEK Tactonic Pad after some warm up and tips on how to use the Tactonic Pad.

This Tactonic Pad gaming accessory device is no longer “literally” a third helping hand, it’s going to be your actual/real third helping hand, without borrowing extra props to plant on yourself. Personally, I foresee not just great potential, I reckon it can be a game changer for the gaming and esports world, ushering in a new era of gaming and esports.

I can imagine how much thrill, fun and excitement the gamers and esports players can have when they configure their own gaming settings and preferences on the Tactonic Pad and Tactonic Keyboard.

Keep a lookout for more exciting gaming developments from WRAEK in the near future!

Where can I get the WRAEK Tactonic Keyboard and the WRAEK Tactonic Pad?

Gamers and eSports players, if you are keen to get your hands on the world’s first force-pad gaming keyboard by WRAEK and embark on a new era of gaming, the WRAEK Tactonic Keyboard and the WRAEK Tactonic Pad, you can pre-oder it on Kickstarter!

Follow WRAEK on their social media for more updates!

Website: https://www.wraek.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Wraekgaming

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WRAEKGaming

YouTube: WRAEK

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wraekgaming/

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wraek

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Alienware celebrates 25th Anniversary with new Flagship Desktop

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25 years milestone in the gaming industry, Alienware celebrates its 25th Anniversary with new Flagship Desktop, the launch of the redesigned Alienware Aurora. This gaming desktop was first introduced in 2004 as the Aurora AL, the flagship desktop stood as a symbol of innovation for pioneering the liquid-cooling movement. Since then, it has become the mid-tower desktop of choice for the world’s best esports players in the most demanding, high-stakes tournaments. The latest Alienware Aurora is set to be the pinnacle of Alienware desktop experiences, a testimonial to the level of innovation that continues to drive its most evolved form.

Alienware Aurora R13 Gaming Desktop / Widowmaker ADL (Alder Lake), Dark Chassis with solid panel (side panel) and no front ambient lighting (product with 460W SFF PSU). 2 lighting zones on front panel. Featured with the AW2721D monitor, AW510H Headset, AW510K Keyboard, and AW610m Mouse.

When form follows function

This new Alienware Aurora is debuting an open-air design that reorganises its inner components to promote better accessibility, greater airflow, improved acoustics, and cleaner cable management. This would definitely enrich the gaming experience in every possible way for esports players and gamers.

This new open-air design increases internal chassis volume by a whopping 50% without significantly expanding the overall footprint of the chassis.(1) The result is more efficient total airflow and reduced acoustic profile that provides gamers with a more enjoyable daily experience, all while providing a 5% increase in graphics performance.(2)

Alienware Aurora R13 Gaming Desktop / Widowmaker ADL (Alder Lake), Dark Chassis with Clear Panel (side panel) and front Ambient Lighting.

Thoughtful thermals and awesome acoustics

The latest Alienware Aurora boasts a robust new thermal design to improve airflow, this is set to be a game changer. They can now support up to four 120mm fans and liquid cooling options, the new Aurora takes full advantage of the open-air design to keep the desktop performing cooler through the most-intense gaming sessions.

The Aurora facilitates higher airflow efficiency by intaking cool air through the honeycomb-shaped airways on the front of the desktop and moving it across the motherboard and performance components, before evacuating it out the rear end of the chassis.

Alienware Aurora R13 Gaming Desktop / Widowmaker ADL (Alder Lake), Dark Chassis and Light Chassis with clear panel, with Cryo-Tech Liquid Cooling and Front Ambient Lighting. Featured here with thermal airflow VFX.

With more fans working efficiently, it not only helps a desktop to stay cooler, but also quieter. As compared to past generations, the new Alienware Aurora is up to 16% quieter at idle mode, up to 9% quieter during CPU intensive tasks, and up to 15% quieter during overclocking.(3)

For esports players and gamers, this would allow them to have better focus during quiet character conversations and other mellow scenarios, undeterred by the muted symphony operating inside the chassis.

Where the soul meets the body

The new Aurora’s exterior advancements are a sight to behold, visually noticeable all way around, carefully crafted making it looks just as good from the rear as it does from the front. With its expressive curves and an iconic sculpted shape revealing a 360 design that makes the new Aurora look stunning from all angles on both Lunar Light and Dark Side of the Moon colour options.

For the first time, Alienware is offering an optional transparent left-side panel that provides a window for the dark new motherboard illuminated by up to eight unique zones of AlienFX customisable lighting to be seen. Also new is an optional magnetic cable cover that neatly stows cables and conceals ports on the rear side. Finally, the new chassis also allows the opposite right-side door to be removed with cable management features intended to isolate the wires mechanically and thermally from areas where airflow is crucial. These features combine to make the Alienware Aurora the most accessible desktop to date, with tool-less entry from each angle.

Alienware Aurora R13 Gaming Desktop / Widowmaker ADL (Alder Lake), Light Chassis with Clear Panel (side panel) with Cryo-Tech Liquid Cooling.
5 interior lighting zones.
Other specs (same in all r13 images):
NVIDIA 3090 GPU
Generic DDR5s x 2
M.2 SSD + 1TB HDD

Pricing and Availability

The Alienware Aurora will be available for purchase from 29th October 2021, it’s available online at dell.com.sg and at Dell Exclusive Stores in Funan Mall, NEX and Plaza Singapura at a starting price of S$3,199.

Notes:

(1) Based on internal testing conducted August 2021

(2) Based on internal testing conducted September 2021

(3) Based on internal testing conducted September 2021

* Information and pictures courtesy of Dell Technologies and burson cohn & wolfe *

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Seagate announced PC gaming SSD FireCuda™ 530

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Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX) recently announced its newest PC gaming SSD, the FireCuda™ 530. This new PC gaming SSD is now available in Singapore. The new drive offers gamers the latest PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD technology and the fastest performance from the company’s line of PC gaming storage products – bringing speed, endurance, and high capacity to the peak of PC performance. Seagate also offers a minimalistic heatsink option for FireCuda 530, specially designed by EKWB for tighter builds and enhanced thermal management.

Seagate FireCuda 530 drives

Seagate’s FireCuda 530 drives come with a three-year Rescue Data Recovery Service plan and a five-year limited warranty. This would give gamers a peace of mind knowing their data is secure. The new Seagate FireCuda drive also comes bundled with Seagate’s SeaTools and DiscWizard, making it easy for gamers and PC builders to add new drives to their computer and monitor the health and performance of each drive.

Delivering sequential read speeds of up to 7300 MB/s, the FireCuda 530 catalyzes PCIe Gen4 power with transfer rates up to two times faster than PCIe Gen3 SSDs and 12 times faster than SATA-based SSDs. The drive is built with a Seagate-validated E18 controller and the latest 3D TLC NAND to provide the most advanced speed and durability for PC gaming.

Seagate FireCuda 530 Heatsink Option

NVMe PCIe Gen4 extreme speeds generate extra heat. That’s why Seagate partnered with EKWB — a leader in heat management — to develop FireCuda 530’s custom heatsink. Built from a high-grade aluminium block with a finely textured anodized finish to help maximise cooling efficiency, this built-in heatsink helps minimise thermal throttling while maximising peak performance for longer periods of time.

The FireCuda 530 with heatsink is compatible with PS5™ consoles, and meets PS5 specs* on performance and dimensions. FireCuda’s built-in heatsink and SSD combo makes for an easy drop-in expansion solution with no additional parts needed.

Pricing and Availability

The Seagate FireCuda 530 drives are available in capacities up to 4TB, the FireCuda 530 offers long lasting endurance of 1.8M MTBF and up to 5100 TBW— meaning gamers can write and delete 70% of the drive capacity every day for 5 years.

The Seagate FireCuda 530 is available now for S$199 (500GB), S$349 (1TB), S$729 (2TB) and S$1,399 (4TB). To celebrate the launch in Singapore, Seagate FireCuda 530 will be offered for S$189 (500GB), S$339 (1TB), S$699 (2TB) and S$1,369 (4TB) until 30 September 2021. The FireCuda 530 will be available on Seagate’s official stores on Shopee and Lazada.

The Seagate FireCuda 530 with heatsink, also available now, is offered for S$819 (2TB) and S$1,499 (4TB) on Seagate’s official stores on Shopee and Lazada. Until 30 September 2021, enjoy special launch promo of S$789 (2TB) and S$1,459 (4TB).

For more information and to learn more about FireCuda 530, visit: https://www.seagate.com/sg/en/products/gaming-drives/pc-gaming/firecuda-530-ssd/#

Participate in the “Win with Seagate’s new Stylish, Speedy and Secure Storage” lucky draw  until 18 September 2021 here https://bit.ly/SG-OT-Gaming, and stand the chance to win FireCuda 530 and other Seagate gaming products.

* Information and picture courtesy of Seagate Technology *

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Singapore to Host Inaugural Global Esports Games in December 2021

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Singapore is set to host the inaugural Global Esports Games in December 2021. Esports team from more than 80 countries and territories are going to compete in Singapore for pride and glory. The Global Esports Games (GEG) is the flagship event of the Global Esports Federation. There are more than 400 international eSports athletes that will qualify and compete in Singapore, representing their respective countries and territories in the multi-titled world championship.

“SGEA is proud to have the opportunity to participate in this historical event. Hosting the Global Esports Games will allow us to grow the local industry while showcasing our nation’s capabilities to stage esports events on a global scale,” said Ng Chong Geng, President of the Singapore Esports Association.

The Singapore Esports Association (SGEA) is the lead organisation to have bid and won the rights to host and operate the GEG in December 2021 that is going to be held in Singapore. The GEG will be held annually in December, they will feature multi-title eSports competitions. There are also GEFcon – a global convention of thought leaders, and GEFestival – a dynamic celebration of eSports, youth culture and much more. All these promise to add to the diverse, immersive and world-class programme.

“Singapore was selected as an ideal destination for the GEG because of its support from the government and track record of hosting world class events. We commend the progressive mindset and reception Singapore has for esports and we hope to see this trend continue across the region and globally.” said Chris Chan, President of the Global Esports Federation

“We look forward to the first edition of the Global Esports Games in Singapore. The global event offers a platform for the world’s esports community to meet and compete, showcasing the vast potential and diverse opportunities esports can offer the world. Esports has the power to engage younger audiences in a world where esports and sports are rapidly converging.” said Ms Angela Ruggiero, 4-time Olympian and Co-Chair, Coordination Commission, Global Esports Federation.

There is an organising committee being established to oversee the execution of GEG. SGEA will be releasing further details on the event in the coming month.

* Information and pictures courtesy of Global Esports Federation (GEF), Singapore Esports Association (SGEA) and Empower Marketing Asia *