Ubisoft has officially launched the Far Cry 5 on the 27th of March 2018. The game will be available for Play Station, Xbox, and PC platforms at a starting price of US$ 59.99. Ubisoft has claimed that the game can render at a native 4K resolution on supported consoles.
For the first time in the series, the Far Cry 5 gameplay is set in the US. The game-play offers a complete freedom for the player to navigate anywhere between the map as a new junior deputy in Montana. Upon the arrival of the main character into the play, triggers violence in the city. The players have to different forces to form a resistance to fight the evil. The company has also released a trailer, which explains the gameplay. This game can run on Xbox One, Play Station 4 and Windows PC.
Hardware Requirements
The PC should be running on 64-bit Windows 7 or the latest OS, powered by the Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD FX-6300chipset. The device should have the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 or AMD R9 270 GPU with an at least 2GB graphics card with 8GB RAM. With this hardware, one can play this game in low setting.
For the optimal gaming condition, one has to have a system with the Intel Core i7-4770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or equivalent CPU. Importantly, it should have the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD R9 290X with 4GB or more graphics memory. Similarly, if you planning for a 4K gaming, then the device should have the Intel Core i7-6700K or AMD Ryzen 7 1700X CPU. Additionally, it should have the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 SLI or AMD RX Vega 56 CFX GPU.
Xiaomi has officially launched the Mi MIX 2s in China on the 27th of March. Along with its flagship smartphone, the company has also launched a gaming laptop named Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop. The notebook comes two variants. The 8GB RAM model is priced at 5,999 Yuan and the 16GB RAM model retails for 8,999 Yuan. The notebook has design similarities as of the Xiaomi Mi Notebook with a full metal unibody design. In fact, the notebook also looks similar to the Apple MacBook Pro.
Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop Specs
The Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop has a 15.4 inch FHD 1920 x 1080 px IPS LCD display with narrow bezels. Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Intel 7th generation Kaby Lake Core i7-7700HQ processor with 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD plus 1TB HDD with NVIDIA GTX 1060 GPU. Similarly, the entry-level model has the Core i5 7300HQ chipset with 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard flash storage with and a 1TB HDD with NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti GPU.
The laptop measures 20.99mm at its thickest point and also has a full-sized keypad with RGB lighting. Additionally, the notebook offers a wide range of ports, including 4 full-sized USB 3.0 port, 2 USB type C ports, HDMI port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The headphone jack has a dedicated AMP to increase the audio listing experience through wired headphones. Additionally, the speakers are certified by Dolby Atmos.
To keep this device cool all the time, the device is equipped with 3+2 design heat pipes with four air outlets. The company claims that the thermal design will keep the device cooler, even in an extensive gaming session.
HyperX has launched the Cloud Alpha gaming headphones in India for Rs 10,499. According to HyperX, these are the first headphones to feature Dual Chamber technology. The headphones will be available across the country from the 26th of March 2018. The retail package also contains a carry case.
If you looking for a premium gaming headphones with a budget of Rs 10,000, then you can look at the SteelSeries Arctis 7, Corsair Void Pro RGB, and the HyperX CloudX Revolver Gears as well.
The SteelSeries Arctis 7 is a wireless gaming headphone, which supports 7.1 surround sound with an S1 audio driver. These headphones have an Airweave Ear Cushions, which makes you feel comfortable even in long gaming sessions.
The Corsair Void Pro RGB headphones only work with PC or a console with a USB port. These headphones have a custom 50mm driver, which uses neodymium magnets. Additionally, these headphones are Dolby 7.1 certified, to deliver an immersive audio experience.
HyperX CloudX Revolver Gears sport a Gear of War themed design. These headphones are tested and approved by Microsoft to use with different Xbox consoles. Unlike The Corsair Void Pro RGB headphones, these have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, which makes them universal.
HyperX Cloud Alpha Specs
The HyperX Cloud Alpha has a 50mm driver. The dual chamber design assists to differentiate bass from mids and highs. The headphones have a memory foam, with an expandable headband. Additionally, the headband and earcups are connected using a red colour aluminium frame, which increases the aesthetic value of these headphones.
The wired 3.5 mm cable is user replaceable and can connect with a variety of gadgets like Xbox, PS, PC, and Nintendo. However, the retail package does not have adapters required for Xbox One controllers. These headphones have a wide range of frequency from 13Hz to 27,000Hz. Similarly, the device has an impedance of 65 Ohms. Additionally, there is an in-line user replaceable microphone on the headphone, which has a frequency range of 50Hz to 18,00Hz with polar pattern noise cancellation.
Driver
Custom dynamic, 50mm with neodymium magnets
Type
Circumaural closed back
Frequency response
13Hz–27,000Hz
Impedence
65 ?
Sound pressure level
98dBSPL/mW at 1kHz
T.H.D.
< 1%
Weight
298g
Weight with mic & cable
336g
Cable length and type
Detachable headset cable (1.3m) + PC extension cable (2m)
Connection
Detachable headset cable – 3.5mm plug (4 pole) + PC extension cable – 3.5mm stereo and mic plugs
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) is now available for smartphones and tablets running on iOS and Android OS. The game is developed by a China-based company Tencent, the corporation that owns WeChat. PUBG is a multi-player online battle royale game where around 100 players parachute into an unknown location. To survive in the game, one has to rummage for weapons to kill fellow players. The safe area decreases over the time, which forces the players to engage in a battle. The last player or the team that survives will be the winner of the round.
The mobile version of PUBG has an experience very similar to the PC version. However, the graphics have been toned down to support mobile GPU. Unlike PC or the Console version, the game is limited to a single map, which still offers a long-lasting gameplay. The game weighs around 670MB at the time of download and requires at least 1GB of storage space.
The game was originally released for Windows OS in the March of 2017. Later that year, the game was released for Xbox under preview programme. One can play this game on a PC or a console and now, a smartphone.
As this is an online multi-player game, it requires an active internet connection. One can play as a guest player or can connect his/her Facebook account, which helps to save your gaming. One can customise the look and fashion of the character from the inventory menu option. After choosing the look of the player, he/she will be carried in an aeroplane and the player has to jump off the pane mid-way.
After that, you have to search for your opponent to kill them. Similarly, the game will let you know about your teammate’s condition. The gameplay looks smooth even on a two-year-old Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 smartphone (2GB RAM model). So, this game can be easily played even on a non-flagship smartphone.
The Walking Dead is a widely popular TV series, created by AMC network, which is currently in its 8th season. If you are a ‘The Walking Dead’ fan and have a thing for AR based games, then, here is a good news. The show makers are getting ready to launch The Walking Dead: Our World game for Android and iOS. Pokemon Go was one of the first few AR-based games that became hugely popular, and continue to be. Companies are Apple and Google have invested a lot of resources to develop and deploy AR based features to smartphones.
Next Games CEO Teemu Huuhtanen said:
With Google Maps, we can count on providing the most up-to-date location data, meaning that when new buildings or roads are built, we’ll have them in our game. This enables us to create an immersive experience, tied to the players’ location. Google Maps’ unrivaled amount of location data, covering world-famous landmarks, businesses and buildings, such as the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, the London Eye, Burj Khalifa and India Gate, makes exploring your surroundings a breathtaking experience.
The company has released a new teaser, which explains the gameplay. In fact, the gameplay is almost similar to the Pokemon Go. The Walking Dead uses location-based data and Google Maps to create virtual zombies and other articles in the gameplay. This is one of a kind game, which offers real-time FPS experience. Users have to get out of their comfort zone to spot the Zombies in the real world to kill them.
The game will be developed by Next games, which has developed the Walking Dead: No man’s land. In fact, the company is also known for the widely popular compass point west. The game offers a completely different user experience compared to the most of the first person shooter games. A demo of the game will be showcased at Game Developers Conference (GDC) expo area (booth 823) from March 21 to March 23, 2018.
Fortnite Battle Royale, a popular cross-platform game by Epic Games is soon coming to the mobile platform. The company is planning to roll out the title to popular Android and iOS devices.
The Fortnite Battle Royale is already available on different platforms like Play Station, Windows OS, and macOS. By launching the game on iOS and Android, the company is planning for the cross-platform gameplay across the devices.
Epic Games has stated that the gameplay will be identical. In fact, they have mentioned that the 100-player game will have same maps, content, and weekly updates.
iOS users can sign up on the 12th of March for the launch event and the invites will start rolling out at midnight of the same day. Users will receive an e-mail, with an URL to download the game from App store. As the game is in a testing period, everyone may not receive the invite and the company has promised to add more users in the coming days. However, Android OS users have to wait a few more months.
Requirements for Joining invite list
Active internet connection
Apple iPhone SE/6S or newer model running on iOS 11
Apple iPad Mini, iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, and, iPad 2017
Asus launched the Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC in India, which is the world’s first AMD Ryzen powered gaming notebook. It has a 17.3 inch FHD display with AMD’s Freesync Technology. Similarly, the notebook uses Asus Splendid visual optimization technology to enhance the quality of the content.
The notebook has ROG gaming centre feature, which offers game specific settings in the control menu. The keyboard supports anti-ghosting technology to ensure simultaneous and instantaneous keystroking. In fact, one can press up to 30 keys in a single stroke.
Pricing and availability of the Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC
The Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC will be available in India from the 20th of March. Similarly, the notebook is up for pre-order on Flipkart for Rs 1,34,990.
Arnold Su, National Business Development Manager (PC and Gaming), ASUS India said:
ROG is dedicated to the pursuit of extreme performance and the delivery of ultimate gaming experiences to champions worldwide. With the addition of the all new ROG Strix GL702ZC, the gaming beast & in collaboration with AMD, we are extremely excited to offer the most powerful gaming experience to the gaming community in India.
ROG Strix GL702ZC with AMD Ryzen changes the gaming hardware dynamic. We’re excited to partner with AMD, to bring together the world first and most powerful 8 Core AMD based gaming machine for smooth and shutter free gaming experience.
Specifications of Asus ROG GL702ZC
The Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC has a 17.3 inch FHD 1920 x 1080p IPS LCD display.Similarly, the display has 60Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync technology. Under the hood, the notebook is powered by AMD Ryzen 7 1700 processor, clocked at 3.7 GHz with 8-cores and 16 multi-threads. This processor is coupled with 16GB DDR4 2400MHz SDRAM with 256GB SSD and 1TB hard disc.
The 4GB by AMD Radeon RX580 graphics card handles the graphics. In fact, this GPU supports VR content. The company has not skimped on any ports, as it has three USB 3.0, one USB type C, RJ-45, and an HDMI 2.0 compatible. Similarly, there is a mini display port.
The notebook weights at 3.2 KG, which puts it on a heavier side. However, considering the 17.3 inch screen, the weight is acceptable.
Conclusion
The Asus ROG GL702ZC has all the reasons to be called as the gaming-notebook. However, the 17.3 inch display might not be suitable for those who are looking a travel-friendly gaming notebook.
Tekken, the classic arcade action game is now available on Android. What makes this news even more interesting is the fact that, it is available for free. Head to the Google Play store to download Tekken Mobile. The app itself weighs around 196 MB + additional 150 MB for the in-game content.
Though the game is free to download, you can make in-app purchases to fasten your game progress. In fact, the app maker has monetized everything. To upgrade a loot box or the healing resource item, one has to spend real-world money.
Features:
However, do note that the plot of the game doesn’t sync with the original Tekken Mobile. So, if you are trying to get that 90s experience of playing this game in an arcade you will be half happy and half sad.
The gameplay is similar to the Injustice 2 and the Transformers: Forged to fight. So, if you have played these games, then you will understand and controls and the gestures in no time. Similarly, the complete gameplay is based on tapping either or the right side or the left side of the screen to make a move. As usual, to block a move on has to hold on to the right side of the screen for a brief second.
One thing that is really new about the gameplay is the new card system. The Cards represent the special move, which helps to win the battle in fewer moves. Using the cards, one can guard break the opponent. Though everything seems complex theoretically, practically the system is easily understandable.
Conclusion:
We tried this game on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro with Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset with 4GB RAM. The overall gaming experience was very smooth, still in some part of the game the graphics look dated. Finally, if you are into action games, then Tekken is a must try.
It’s game time and the latest iteration of the God Of War collector’s and limited edition is now available In India. However, one has to pre-order and the shipping starts in April. The God Of War will be officially available in India from 29th April.
God of War is an exclusive gaming title made for Sony Play Station PS4 platform. The pre-orders have already started at offline retail outlets and it is expected to go live online in next few days.
Pricing:
Model
Price
God Of War Limited edition
Rs 4999
God Of War Collectors edition
Rs 9490
God Of War Standard edition
Rs 3999
God of War Collector’s edition:
The collector’s edition is priced at Rs 9490 and comes with a 9-inch statue of Kratos and Atreus. The game itself is included in a steel case with engravings. This package also includes a limited edition cloth map. Finally, it has an exclusive lithograph Two Huldra brothers carvings.
God of War Limited edition:
The God of War limited edition includes a similar steel case with the actual game disc. Similarly, it also has a physical copy of the original art book by Dark Horse.
Conclusion:
If you are a God of War fan, then this is a must-have collector’s item. However, as of now, we have no information on the God of War Stone Mansion edition, which is exclusive to the US markets which include additional items like stone Mason’s ring, Mimir’s head talking keychain, 2-inch horse and troll carvings.
After kicking off our PC builds with a budget of Rs. 30,000, we decided to take things up a notch. We chose a budget of Rs. 70000 and set out to build a machine worthy of being our Gaming PC. If you have been gaming for a while and looking to up the ante, then this build is right up your alley!
Just like budget PC, we put our 70K gaming PC through its paces and following are the results!
Microsoft has launched the Xbox One X in India a few months after its global launch. The new gaming console will be available at a price of Rs. 44990 and will go on sale via Flipkart and Amazon. The Xbox One X will also be available to buy from select offline retail stores like Landmark and Croma.
Each Xbox One X will ship with a 14-day Xbox Live Gold trial along with a month of Xbox Game Pass subscription trial. Talking at the launch, Priyadarshi Mohapatra, country general manager, Consumer & Devices Sales, Microsoft India said:
We are delighted to offer gamers the world’s most powerful console with access to the largest and most diverse games lineup in Xbox history, including Forza Motorsport 7, Assassin’s Creed: Origins, Cuphead and Super Lucky’s Tale, out of more than 1,300 titles and more than 220 exclusives available on the Xbox One X, just a few short months after the device’s global launch.
The Xbox One X is a mid-cycle Xbox refresh from Microsoft but, has enough horsepower under the hood to grant it the label of being the most powerful gaming console in the world. Since the new console runs on the Scorpio engine, it is backwards compatible to run all 900px and 1080px Xbox one and 360 titles at upscaled 4K. Which means all existing Xbox One titles should look better on the Xbox One X due to enhanced visual fidelity, anisotropic filtering, and faster loading times. The new console will also work with all current Xbox One accessories, Microsoft has confirmed.
Xbox vs PS is the gaming version of iOS vs Android and this debate will not fizzle out anytime soon. The Xbox One X has whopping 6 teraflops of graphical power while the PS4 Pro ships with 4.2 teraflops of graphical power. The Xbox One X also has a built-in UHD Blu-ray drive and although PS4 Pro supports 4K, it does not include a UHD Blu-ray drive. It is worth noting that the PS4 Pro is priced at Rs. 38990.
After we built our budget gaming PC, it was time to take it up a notch. With a lot more budget in hand, this is what we used to our build gaming PC with a budget of Rs. 70,000.
Corsair Carbide Spec 01
The cabinet we used for the build is the Corsair Carbide Spec 01. This one as well has a size glass panel to show off all the components of your PC and put LED lights in it for some colour. It is built to give a clean look to your PC and also has good cable management. It has seven PCIe slots with room for long graphics cards up to 420 mm long.
Corsair CX650W 80 Plus Power Supply
For a power supply, we have opted for another Corsair product, the CX650W power supply. For our powerful gaming PC, this was an ideal fit!
Gigabyte Z370M D3H Motherboard
This motherboard was the best one in our budget. It supports up to 8th Gen Intel Core Processors and has 2-Way CrossFire Multi-Graphics Support. This motherboard is futureproof if we want to upgrade to an i8 processor in the future.
HyperX FURY 8 GB RAM
To handle high-end gaming, you need good quality and quantity of RAM. We have gone for a HyperX Fury 8GB RAM for this build. Its low 1.2 volts draw less power from the system and keeps the PC cool and quiet. Its lower power requirements result in less heat and higher reliability.
Seagate Barracuda 2TB HDD
The Seagate Barracuda 2TB hard drive provides ample storage and reliability for this gaming PC.
Intel Core i5 8400
The Intel Core i5 8400 processor fit in our budget and requirements. This PC build is shaping to be quite epic!
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060
To handle all the graphics, we went for the GeForce GTC 1060. It is currently sold out online so we will leave a link for an alternative GPU for your PC build.
One of the most requested series on iGyaan has been building a budget gaming PC. We finally took the onus upon us and decided to build a budget gaming PCwhich should suffice most of the needs of a gamer who is just starting out and isn’t ready to shell out a lot of cash in the beginning. If you are a novice and testing the waters of the gaming world, then this build should be ideal for you.
After we built the PC, a lot of people had doubts over the capabilities of our PC. We put the gaming PC through its paces and it came out with flying colours. Here are the results of what we built.
One of the most requested series on iGyaan has been building a budget gaming PC. We finally took the onus upon us and decided to build a budget gaming PC which should suffice most of the needs of a gamer who is just starting out and isn’t ready to shell out a lot of cash in the beginning. If you are a novice and testing the waters of the gaming world, then this build should be ideal for you.
A relatively quiet and good-looking chassis with a matte black finish, the Corsair 100R is ideal for people on a budget. It has a glass side so that you can add LED lights inside and give it a transparent look, something which is very popular among gamers.
This is again a relatively cheap but an efficient power supply. If you’re looking for a good power supply that won’t break the bank, then the Corsair VS450 is the way to go. There are many power supplies that we could’ve opted for, but this one solved the purpose and didn’t let the price of th overall build go above our budget.
Thanks to the updated BIOS, this motherboard will let you use the Intel i3 7100 which is exactly what we will be using in this build. It has the Intel H110 chipset and the 2-channel DDR4 memory type along with 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 graphic interface.
This RAM is a DDR4 2400 RAM. HyperX Fury DDR4’s lower power requirements result in less heat and higher reliability and the low 1.2 volts draws less power from the system which results in a cooler and quieter PC.
In our build, we have decided to use the Seagate Barracuda 1TB hard drive which will slow the bootup speed but, we chose this instead of an SSD to keep the price of the PC at a bare minimum.
Now, since this is a budget PC build, we decided to go for the Intel i3 Kaby lake 7th generation 7100 processor instead of the i3 8th generation as it would’ve skyrocketed the total price of our build. This build had a strict budget and we had to work around it.
The Call Of Duty: WWII story trailer was released and it features blood, gunshots, explosions and the spoils of war. The game is played against the Nazis and the Sledgehammer co-founder Michael Condrey said in May that the new CoD will not give players the opportunity to view the war from the German perspective. Talking about the narrative and the storytelling of the new game, Michael Condrey said,
We’re storytellers, part of that narrative is having fans really be able to experience that for themselves. We don’t want to get into mass graves or things like that. I don’t want to get into the full narrative arc, but suffice it to say there is a flux in human history because of the power of those atrocities committed and we want to tell the whole story.
Publisher of the new Call Of Duty: WWII, Activision said:
Call of Duty: WWII tells the story of Private Ronald ‘Red’ Daniels, a young recruit in the U.S. First Infantry Division who experiences combat for the first time on D-Day, one of the largest amphibious assaults in history. After surviving the beaches of Normandy, Red and his squad will fight their way across Europe, engaging the enemy in iconic battle locations such as the Hürtgen Forest and the Battle of the Bulge, as they make their way into Germany.
The trailer reveals young men in the middle of a war in foreign territory and the aftermath of the war of that scale. There’s no first-person gameplay shown in the trailer, instead, the trailer focuses on the characters, highlighting the facial capture work done to harness their likenesses and performances. While the trailer doesn’t show Nazi concentration camps, it does show trains rounding up Jews. The emphasis on the Nazis being the villain is also quite evident in the trailer. The main villain has a big scar across his face making him visually more unpleasant.
Call of Duty: WWII will be out on November 3. A multiplayer beta is set to be released for PC on September 29. The game will be released for the following platforms:
