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RuneScape releases mobile version of the game

June 22, 2021

RuneScape, a fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed and published by Jagex Games Studio, just release the mobile version of their iconic PC game, which was first released in January 2001.

In their official announcement, the company said;

Today is a significant moment in RuneScape’s history, ushering in the next chapter of our cross-play vision and our quest to bring RuneScape to everywhere we can. We have finally arrived on Mobile!

Moments ago, we finished our final pre-launch checks and they are all green. Deployment of RuneScape around the world has begun, marking June 17th as our official launch day for iOS and Android.

Before the release, Jagex launched a pre-registration campaign which has reached more than 1.8 MILLION registrations in all 5 tiers.

RuneScape can be downloaded on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

This article was first posted on Extradot.Net.

Lenovo announces Legion Phone Duel 2

April 9, 2021

Lenovo officially announces Legion Phone Duel 2, their next gaming phones.

The Legion Phone Duel 2 features a 6.92-inch screen that is powered by two batteries, two USB-C ports, and two actual spinning fans. Together with the two fans, the Legion Phone Duel 2 also have a vapor chamber to cool the new Snapdragon 888 processor that’s powering the phone.

The phone will feature a 44MP pop-up camera with an ultra-wide 84-degree autofocus lens that Lenovo claims can be used by streamers for its incredible detail plus excellent low-light performance.

Legion Phone Duel 2 will have up to 18GB of RAM (LPDDR5) and up to 512GB (UFS 3.1) of storage. As for its OS, it will run Lenovo’s ZUI 12.5, based on Android 11, right out of the box.

The phone will be available in two colors; Titanium White and Ultimate Black, and will initially be release in China this month, and select markets in Asia Pacific and Europe in May, with the following price tag; €999 (around ₱57,625) with 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage and a bundled charging dock; €799 (around ₱46,088) as a standalone phone with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.

Lenovo has yet to announce if the Legion Phone Duel 2 will be release in the Philippines.

Here’s the full spec sheet of the Legion Phone Duel 2;

Special features · ATA 2.0 (Advanced Technology Architecture)
· Octa-Trigger in a ‘console controller-like’ array with Quad Ultrasonic Shoulder keys, Dual pressure touch buttons, Dual Capacitance keys input
· Nearly 16.8M possible RGB lighting color combinations
· Dual HaptiX – Dual X-Axis Haptic Vibration Linear Motors
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform with 5nm processor technology
CPU: 8 cores Kryo™ 680 (1@2.84G + 3@2.42G + 4@1.8G)
GPU: Adreno™ 660 @840MHz
Display 6.92″ 20.5:9 (2460 x 1080) 144 Hz AMOLED 8-bit HDR gaming display
720Hz touch sampling rate
Delta-E < 0.514
800 nits outdoor-readable brightness (1300 nits peak)
111.1% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage
1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
Pixelworks i6 AI tunning
HDR10+ certified
TÜV Low Blue Light certification
DC dimming
Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5
Design 176mm x 78.5mm x 9.9mm (12.56mm mid)
Weighs 259g
Colors: Ultimate Black and Titanium White4
RAM + ROM 12GB/16GB/18GB LPDDR5
256GB/512GB UFS3.15
Cooling system Integrated, Active, Twin Turbo-Fan Cooling System
Area of Air-duct: 3000mm²
Intake fan with 29 fan blades 12,500 RPM; Output fan with 29 fan blades 15,000 RPM
Passive cooling components
Vapor Chamber liquid cooling area: 4730mm²
Fans Max speed noise: 27dB (30cm distance)14
Thermal cooling area: 62573mm2
Front camera 44MP Samsung® GH1+ Camera, f/2.0 aperture, 0.7 µm, 5 lens, 84˚ wide angle
Auto focus and live stream-ready
AI beauty mode / Background remove or replace/ Virtual avatar/ Counting-down selfie / Portrait photography/ Night mode/HD photo
Video recording: 4K video recording at 30 fps, or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps, or 60 fps, 720p HD video recording at 30 fps / Slow motion mode: 720P@240fps, 720P@120fps, 1080P@120fps
Rear Camera 64MP OmniVision® flagship OV64A image sensor, f/1.9 aperture, 1.0 µm pixel, 7 lens, 82° field of view
16 MP f/2.2 aperture and 123° field of view 1.0 µm pixel
Digital zoom up to 10x
Photo shooting: Portrait mode/Wide angle photo/RAW photo/Super night mode/Photo geotagging/Panorama/Time-lapse/Macro Mode/Pro mode
Video recording: HDR 10+ video recording at 4K@30fps, 8K video recording at 24 fps, 4K video recording at 30 fps, or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps, or 60 fps, 720p HD video recording at 30 fps / Slow motion mode: 720P@240fps, 720P@120fps,1080P@240fps, 1080P@120fps /Audio Zoom/Director mode /Dual mode
Operating System ZUI 12.5 based on Android 11
Battery Battery: 5500mAh (2750mAh x 2)
Turbo Charging: up to 90W quick charging (sold separately); Fast Charging: 65W quick charging14
Audio · Dual front-facing speakers and Dolby Atmos®
· 7-magnet stereo speaker with dual smart amplifier for louder, deeper and less distorted sound effect
· Equivalent to dual 1.6 cc speakers
· Audio Output: 48 kHz / 16-bit standard (USB-C output)
· Game Mode for better in-game sounding experience with localization capability
· Four Microphones with noise reduction technology
Sensor Fingerprint sensor, 3D motion sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Quad Ultrasonic Shoulder keys, Dual Capacitance keys, Dual Force Touch sensor
Navigation GPS (L1+L5)／AGPS／GLONASS／BEIDOU (L1+L5)/ Galileo(L1+L5) / QZSS

Microsoft updates Xbox App to introduces remote play feature and more

September 28, 2020

Microsoft has updated the Xbox App, for both the iOS and Android, to introduce a number of cool features like “console remote play, remote game installs, chat and more.”

The announcement was made by Harrison Hoffman, Senior Program Manager for Xbox;

The Xbox App is currently in beta test and will probably launch the same time the new Xbox Series X and Series S becomes available.

Where you can pre-order Xbox Series X and Series S in Saudi Arabia?

September 22, 2020

If you are on the Xbox faction, this is where you can pre-order Microsoft’s next gaming console.

Both the Xbox Series X and Series S are available with the following retail price;
Xbox Series X 1 TB – SAR 2,299.00
Xbox Series S 512 GB – SAR 1,349 (at Extra, it mentioned that the storage is 1 TB).

The pre-order period starts on September 22nd, 2020 until November 6th, 2020 while quantities last. Shipping for the Xbox Series X is expected to be between November 7th , 2020 and November 12th, 2020, while the shipping for the Xbox Series S will be between November 13th , 2020 and November 18th, 2020.

Where you can pre-order PlayStation 5 in Saudi Arabia?

September 22, 2020

Sony has finally announce the pricing for the Playstation 5 and Playstation 5 Digital edition, and if you are in Saudi Arabia, this is where you can preorder the PlayStation 5 and its pricing.

It appears the only the PlayStation 5 With Blu-Ray Disc is the model that’s available and it will retail for SAR 2,299. While the DualSense™ wireless controller is available for SAR 348.00.

For those who preordered the gaming console, the expected shipping date will be between November 19th – November 25th.

Here’s the pricing for the Xbox Series X and Series S

September 10, 2020

Microsoft just release the pricing and availability of Xbox Series X and Series S. The Xbox Series X will retail for $499 (USD) or around SAR 1,871.64, while the Series S will have a pricetag of $299 (USD) or around SAR 1121.49.

Sony Playstation 5 now official

June 13, 2020

Sony officially announce the Playstation 5.

The Playstation 5 will be available in two models; PlayStation 5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray drive and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition without a disc drive.

Together with the console, Sony will made peripherals for the PS5; the DualSense controller and charging station, HD camera, Pulse 3D wireless headset, and media remote that matches the black and white color theme of the console. All peripherals and the gaming console will sport a black and white color theme and with a slick futuristic design. The PS5 will support majority of the PS4 games, which is great news for those who have a library of PS4 titles.

DualSense controller

Sony did no provide details regarding the price but the console and peripherals will be available this fall.

Horizon Forbidden West

On the software or game title side, here are the games that will launch with the PS5 console;

  • Spider-Man: Miles Morales
  • Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
  • Horizon Forbidden West
  • Gran Turismo 7
  • Demon Souls
  • Ghostwire: Tokyo
  • Godfall
  • Project Athia
  • Hitman 3
  • NBA 2K21
  • Deathloop
  • Resident Evil Village
  • Pragmata

Sony releases first trailer of God of War for PS4

January 23, 2018

Sony releases the first trailer of the God of War for PS4, now for preorder and will be available on April 20, 2018.

Living as a man outside the shadow of the gods, Kratos must adapt to unfamiliar lands, unexpected threats, and a second chance at being a father. Together with his son Atreus, the pair will venture into the brutal Norse wilds and fight to fulfill a deeply personal quest.