SYDNEY (Jan. 10, 2023) – Today Square Enix Ltd., and Luminous Productions debuted a new cinematic trailer for their upcoming title, Forspoken, voiced by lead actress Ella Balinska ahead of Forspoken’s January 24, 2023 launch. Join Frey Holland as she is mysteriously transported from New York City to the beautiful yet cruel landscapes of Athia. In her journey to find a way home Frey must look within to overcome the battles against twisted Breakbeasts and the treacherous Tantas.

To watch the new Forspoken – Cinematic Trailer, visit:

Designed for PS5™, Forspoken will harness the full power of the console and demonstrate Luminous Productions’ philosophy to provide a gaming experience like never before, fusing together the latest technology with creativity. Forspoken will launch simultaneously on the PS5™ and PC (via STEAM®, Microsoft Store and Epic Games Store) on January 24, 2023.

To learn more about Forspoken, visit: www.forspoken.com.

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 173 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

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FORSPOKEN, FINAL FANTASY, DRAGON QUEST, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, SPACE INVADERS, and TAITO are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. “PlayStation” and “PS5” are a registered trademark or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Learn more about the beautiful, diverse land that inspired Tchia with its developers

LONDON (Jan. 9, 2023) – Developer Awaceb and publisher Kepler Interactive today invite you to take a nature walk across the gorgeous archipelago that inspired the upcoming tropical adventure Tchia in the second episode of its behind-the-scenes video mini-series. With the studio’s founders as your guides, discover the beautiful vistas, plant life, animals and culture of the Pacific island of New Caledonia, all of which inspired Tchia’s original world:

Awaceb, founded by two childhood friends from New Caledonia, is a small, nine-person Montreal-based studio creating a big adventure. Tchia draws inspiration from the homeland and firsthand experiences of these two friends, evoking the island nation’s customs, culture and gorgeous landscapes to create a powerful, fantastical island adventure. With a unique soundtrack and a cast of characters brought to life by talent from New Caledonia, Tchia is a true love letter to the team’s home.

Tchia is an open-world sandbox that invites players to jump into the adventure of a lifetime. Players can explore the ocean depths or become one with nature, with the game’s unique soul-jumping mechanic allowing them to take control of over 30 animals and hundreds of objects, turning the environment into the ultimate exploration tool.

Not everything is calm and relaxing in Tchia. The island the game’s heroine, Tchia, calls home has been invaded by strange fabric creatures called the Maano, who, under the orders of the archipelago’s evil ruler, have abducted her father. Players will have to use everything at their disposal to take them out. In between the action, players can rest, take a break and jam with a fully playable ukulele.

Tchia is set to release in Spring 2023 for PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. For more information, visit https://www.awaceb.com/tchia.

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About Awaceb:

Awaceb is a small studio based in Bordeaux, France. Founded in 2016, the studio’s first game was Fossil Echo, a story-driven 2D platformer. Tchia, Awaceb’s latest title, is a love letter to New Caledonia, the home of the studio’s two co-founders. 

About Kepler Interactive: Kepler Interactive – led by the founders of Kowloon Nights – is a developer and publisher that operates on a co-ownership model. Its studios are given strategic leadership roles, all while continuing to develop their games their way, with no creative limitations. Kepler’s partner studios are as varied as they are talented, including A44 Games in New Zealand, Alpha Channel and Timberline in North America, Awaceb, Ebb Software, and Sloclap in Europe, and Shapefarm in Asia. Kepler Interactive itself is headquartered in London.

Fan-favourite Hunters, Rehan and Moto, to also receive new game-changing Hero Traits. 

XD Games, Shanghai — January 6, 2023 | With Torchlight: Infinite gearing up for its first major update of 2023, XD Games have debuted the dungeon crawler’s exciting new hero, Erika. She will join the game’s current roster of playable characters when the Blacksail season goes live on January 12, 2023. Not only that, XD are introducing two new Hero Traits for Rehan and Moto, allowing for even more creative playstyle possibilities. Those who pre-register ahead of Torchlight: Infinite’s second season can automatically earn a bundle of in-game rewards (details below).

During this new season, Hunters will embark upon a swashbuckling quest into the endless Sea of Void. There’s plenty lurking in these deadly waters, including Torchlight: Infitie’s biggest challenge yet: the imposing king of the pirates, the Lord of the Void Sea.

Action RPG fans will find plenty to look forward to as the Blacksail season unfurls with a bounty of new content and features to explore. There will be more ways than even to customise and hone your character builds with the addition of new gear to loot and the Hero Relic item loadout slot. 

Here is a closer look at some of the newly-revealed Blacksail highlights coming to Torchlight: Infinite later this month.

New Hero: Cateye Erika

Erika is a Stalker, hailing from the Ichi Tribe. Equipped with dual blades, her first Hero Trait is called “Wind Stalker” which specialises in rapid movement, allowing her to swiftly weave between enemies before delivering a devastating killing blow. 

New Hero Trait: Raging Phantom (Rehan)

Get ready to inflict some serious damage. Rehan is the first to gain a brand new Hero Trait. “Raging Phantom” allows the battle-hardened berserker to become one with an Ancestor Spirit who will automatically attack enemies with Rehan’s main skills and annihilate his enemies. 

New Hero Trait: Charge Calling (Moto)

Another new Hero Trait coming in the next season is Moto’s “Charge Calling”. Flanked by his platoon of Synthetic Troops, the ingenious commander can now activate their self-destruct protocol to deadly effect, ordering his robotic minions to rush into enemy mobs only to explode seconds later.

Community Event: First Down

XD have also announced a new community event that will pit streamers against each other as they attempt to reach Timemark 6, and defeat the Traveller boss as fast as possible. This is an interactive contest in which streamers’ supporters will be the ones winning rewards based on the rank of the streamer they choose to back during this contest. To support a streamer, participants just need to enter their dedicated code in Torchlight Infinite’s redeem menu page. All streamers’ supporters will then directly receive 50 Primocrysts as a welcome gift. At the end of the event, all valid participants will win rewards based on their chosen streamer’s final placement.

Those excited for the new season can pre-register here for some in-game goodies. This bundle includes the following:

• Insight Crystal x1
• Shattered Primordial x200
• Oblivion Waters x20
• Resurrection Token x20

XD GAMES

Founded in 2003, XD Inc. is a global video games developer and publisher with extensive experience across development, publishing and operations. As of 2022, XD has 38 free-to-play and paid games with over 50 million monthly active users worldwide. In addition, TapTap — a mobile games community and app store — was launched by XD in 2016 and is estimated to currently have 44 million monthly active users.  XD’s mission is to assemble like-minded talented games industry craftspeople with a common goal of touching the hearts of players around the world. XD produces games of the finest quality with passion, offering a pure gaming experience, and encouraging players of all ages to embrace the unique joy of video gaming.

Australia – January 9^th, 2023 – Kingston FURY, the gaming division of Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced the addition of Kingston FURY Renegade SSD with Heatsink, its second-generation PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 drive for console and PC gamers. Kingston FURY Renegade SSD with Heatsink maintains speed and temperature while delivering cutting-edge performance in high capacities using the latest Gen 4×4 controller.

By maximizing the available bandwidth of PCIe 4.0, Kingston FURY Renegade SSDs achieve speeds up to 7,300/7,000MB/s read/write¹and up to 1,000,000 IOPS¹ to deliver amazing consistency for an exceptional gaming experience. The drives are optimized to reduce game and application load times, stream and capture with ease and give your system an overall boost in responsiveness. Available in high capacities up to 4TB², users can store an extensive library of their favorite games and media and still have space for the latest titles. Kingston FURY Renegade SSD offer two options for users both with formidable speeds and massive capacities:

• Kingston FURY Renegade SSD with low profile, graphene aluminum heat spreader keeps your drive cool during intense usage and brings superior performance to the tightest of spaces in gaming PCs and laptops.

• Kingston FURY Renegade SSD with Heatsink, the ultimate in aesthetics with an additional layer of thermal dispersion, so when the game heats up, your PS5 console stays cool.

“The design of the Kingston FURY Renegade SSD pushes the limits of PCIe Gen4 technology to provide users with high-performance storage to complement the latest CPUs and GPUs with unbound storage,” said Kingston. “With the introduction of the optional heatsink model, users can meet the increasingly high standards of future gaming platforms with speed and thermal stability.”

Kingston FURY Renegade SSD family is currently available in 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB capacities. Kingston FURY Renegade SSD is backed by a limited five-year warranty⁴ and free technical support.

For more information visit kingston.com.

This SSD is designed for use in desktop and notebook computer workloads and is not intended for server environments.

¹ Based on “out-of-box performance” using a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Speed may vary due to host hardware, software, and usage.

² Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. For more information, go to Kingston’s Flash memory guide at kingston.com/flashguide.

³ Total Bytes Written (TBW) is derived from the JEDEC Client Workload (JESD219A).

⁴ Limited warranty based on 5 years or “Percentage Used” which can be found using the Kingston SSD Manager (Kingston.com/SSDManager). For NVMe SSDs, a new unused product will show a Percentage Used value of 0, whereas a product that reaches its warranty limit will show a Percentage Used value of greater than or equal to one hundred (100). See Kingston.com/wa for details.

Kingston can be found on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingstonAPAC

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/KingstonAPAC

About Kingston Technology

From big data, to laptops and PCs, to IoT-based devices like smart and wearable technology, to design-in and contract manufacturing, Kingston helps deliver the solutions used to live, work and play. The world’s largest PC makers and cloud-hosting companies depend on Kingston for their manufacturing needs, and our passion fuels the technology the world uses every day. We strive beyond our products to see the bigger picture, to meet the needs of our customers and offer solutions that make a difference. To learn more about how Kingston Is With You, visit Kingston.com.

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Kingston and the Kingston logo are registered trademarks of Kingston Technology Corporation. IronKey is a registered trademark of Kingston Digital, Inc. Kingston FURY and the Kingston FURY logo are trademarks of Kingston Technology Corporation. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Coming to Steam and Nintendo Switch on 12th Jan 2023!

Freely manage your village atop the back of a dragon

The surface is overrun with huge giants and dangerous pests, leaving an uninhabitable world in their quake. Humans have nowhere to live on the surface, and so… they live on the backs on dragons! Develop your very own village, gather various materials, and create new items with your very own hands. Relax and enjoy a safe and peaceful village life away from the surface below atop a giant dragon!

Invite new villagers with various skill sets

Gather and settle in new villagers with unique skills and personalities. Let them mix and mingle, work together, and build together. Enrich and develop their lives and who knows…you may even start a family!

Live a busy but liberating life

Take on many different jobs like farming, forging, fishing, sewing, cooking, crafting, and even breeding of giant dragons! Create the world that you desire while taking care of your villagers.

Prepare for battle with other dragons

As peaceful as village life is, one must be prepared for the fight ahead as your dragon is not the only dragon in this world…Prepare to fight fire dragons, wind dragons, ice dragons, and more! Their very existence threatens the tranquility of your village. Be prepared for the inevitable fight!

Character Creation

To add your own flair to your village, you will be able to create and recruit your own customized character and add it into the game! Players will be able to share their own characters and download other player’s characters by posting them on Twitter with the hashtag #dragonokacreate!

The full release introduces more villagers, more dragons, and more things to do around (and outside) the village! Start your busy but relaxing village life in the demo, or when the game releases on 17:00 12th Jan 2023 (JST)!

Drago Noka

Official Homepage: http://rebellionrpg.blog80.fc2.com/
Developer’s Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/tagayasukou

Developer: GeSEI unkan
Publisher: PLAYISM
Supported Platforms: Steam, Nintendo Switch
Release Date: January 12, 2023
MSRP: $19.99 
Genre: Farming, City-Building, Simulation
Supported Languages: Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese
ESRB Rating: Teen

2022-2023 Gesei-Unkan All rights reserved. Licensed to and published by Active Gaming Media Inc.

Start the new year with a great deal for Marvel’s Midnight Suns, Firaxis’ latest game that combines the rich story, character relationships, customization and progression of an RPG with the tactical strategy and combat mechanics of a revolutionary new card-based tactics game.

For a limited time, each platform store is making all editions of Marvel’s Midnight Suns available for 33% off (full sales details below); just in time for those looking to grab the Legendary Edition, which includes the Marvel’s Midnight Suns Season Pass! 

The first DLC pack for Marvel’s Midnight Suns, included in the Season Pass, is coming this month! Deadpool brings his penchant for grisly violence and lighthearted, fourth-wall breaking wisecracks. Each DLC pack in the Season Pass brings a new hero and adds new story missions, a new upgrade for the Abbey, and a selection of new skins and outfits for the hero. More details on the Season Pass are available here.

Limited Time Deal Dates for Marvel’s Midnight Suns:

• Xbox (Microsoft Store): 33% off all editions from January 3 to January 16
• PlayStation (PlayStation Store): 33% off all editions from January 4 to January 18
• Steam: 33% off all editions from January 2 to January 16
• Epic Games Store: 33% off all editions from January 19 to February 9

Full details on what is included in the Standard, Enhanced, Digital+ and Legendary Edition are available here.

Marvel’s Midnight Suns is rated M by the Australian Classification Board. For more information on Marvel’s Midnight Suns, visit www.midnightsuns.com and sign up for the 2K newsletter, become a fan on Facebook, subscribe on YouTube, follow on Twitter and Instagram, and join the conversation using the hashtag #MidnightSuns. 

Firaxis Games is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*Discounts based on 2K’s SRP. Digital Only. Exact offer dates & discounts are subject to retailer’s own terms. See retailer’s site for specific details & terms. 2K Games is not responsible for the fulfillment of any retailer offer.

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Get 2X GTA$ and RP on all First Dose Missions from Los Santos Drug Wars

Plus, Triple Rewards on Freemode Events and Challenges, Festive Bonuses Continue, and Much More

The Fooliganz are wreaking havoc on Los Santos as Dax and his group of misfits leave a trail of psychedelic mayhem in their wake. Provide backup, take out rival gangs, and join up with the troupe in First Dose missions to reap Double Rewards this week.

Fooligan Job Rewards

If you’re looking to line your pockets with a lucrative side hustle, Fooligan Jobs are a great way to get your hands dirty. Call Dax to sabotage legal grow operations and more, plus secure some rare apparel through January 11 (all items will be awarded within 72 hours of login after January 17).

• Complete your first Fooligan Job to receive the Ice Vinyl and Ice Vinyl Cut jackets
• Complete 10 Fooligan Jobs to receive the Black Bigness Ski and White Bigness Ski Masks
• Go the extra mile and complete 25 Fooligan Jobs to receive the LS Smoking Jacket
• Buy or own the Acid Lab Equipment Upgrade to receive the Yellow SN Rooster Revere Collar party shirt — early adopters who already bought or own the Acid Lab Equipment Upgrade will receive this reward, too

Festive Surprise 2022’s Final Days

Don’t miss your last chance to capitalize on what the holidays are all about: free gear. Complete the following and enter 2023 on the right foot, wrapped in the warm comfort only a Snowman onesie can provide:

• Take out The Gooch to receive the Gooch Mask
• Destroy all 25 Snowmen during the Festive Surprise event to receive the Snowman Outfit
• Take out your target atop Weazel Plaza to receive the WM 29 Pistol and the Season’s Greetings Finish for the Pistol Mk II

3X GTA$ and RP on Freemode Events and Challenges

Side hustle your way to a stuffed wallet this week with 3X GTA$ and RP on all Freemode Events and Challenges. Look out for these opportunities periodically happening in Freemode sessions and then compete to complete challenges like causing the most destruction, seizing control of a designated area for the longest time, collecting checkpoints, and many more…

Only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

Premium Test Ride: Imponte Arbiter GT

To prepare for the future we must look to the past. The engineers at Hao’s know that sometimes the best inspiration for innovation is appreciating the classic structure of an old-style muscle car like the Imponte Arbiter GT, before cramming an unholy amount of performance upgrades into its vintage frame.

This Week’s HSW Time Trial

There’s nothing quite like snow on the beach. Test Hao’s latest mastery on the short trip between Del Perro Beach and Murietta Heights in this week’s HSW Time Trial.

2X GTA$ and RP for Security Contracts

You’ve got to fight to make a name for yourself in this town. No job is too big or too small if you’re staying in the game. Franklin’s sticking his neck out for you to prove your skills and generate some serious capital along the way by sourcing Security Contracts, netting you Double Rewards all week long.

2X GTA$ and RP on Issi Classic Races

Sometimes the best things come in the smallest packages, which is what the British wizards at Weeny were thinking when they cooked up the Issi Classic — a teacup-sized vehicle that’s fiercer than it looks. Rev your engines and play any of the Issi Classic Races for Double Rewards this week.

50% Faster Staff Sourcing for Special Cargo

Time is money, and money is what you get for offloading Special Cargo. So do the math and earn extra GTA$ as Warehouse Staff work to source Special Cargo 50% fasterall week.

On The Diamond Casino Podium: The HVY Insurgent

Every year comes with the hopeful promise that this year will be the year everything finally comes together. Well, 2023 could be that year, so why not start clocking in on that “new year, new me” attitude by taking a spin of the Lucky Wheel for the opportunity to win this week’s grand prize, the HVY Insurgent, an off-road armored vehicle strong enough to take on adversaries and pesky off-road obstacles alike.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport and Luxury Autos Showrooms

Stop by and say hello to the self-described car king of Los Santos at the Premium Deluxe Motorsport showroom, and peruse and his latest stock:

• Bravado Greenwood –Muscle
• Declasse Granger 3600LX –SUV
• Obey Omnis e-GT –Sport
• HVY Nightshark –Off-Road (25% off) 
• Mammoth Patriot Mil-Spec – Off-Road (25% off)

Visit the Luxury Autos showroom and indulge your eyes on the Enus Deity (Sedan, 25% off) and Enus Jubilee (SUV), two equally luxurious models from the geniuses at Enus that put the one in 1%.

Other Vehicle Offerings This Week

Those who win a Street Race Series four days in a row will gain glory, bragging rights, and the Pfister Growler – a 2-door Sports car that redefines class and opulence, with a controlled handling reserved for drivers that know speed doesn’t mean much if left unchecked.

While at the LS Car Meet, mingle with like-minded vehicular enthusiasts and test out an epic selection of four-wheel wonders at the Test Track: the Annis Euros (Sport), Armored Karin Kuruma (Sport), and Bravado Buffalo STX (Muscle, 25% off). Hit the pavement in a head-to-head Scramble, an adrenaline-packed Time Trial, or take it at your own pace.

GTA+

GTA+ Members can claim a grab-bag full of benefits and freebies that complement the effects of the first dose of Los Santos Drug Wars, including:

• Free Acid Lab Upgrade for the new MTL Brickade 6×6 and 50% Faster Acid Production Speeds
• A Buckingham Alpha-Z1 airplane and LSIA Hangar A17
• 1.5X GTA$ and RP on First Dose Missions
• 1.5X GTA$ for Payphone Hits and Assassination Bonuses
• The Have You Seen Me? Sweater, The Red-nosed outfit, and The Nutcracker outfit
• And much more…

For full details, visit the GTA+ website. 

DISCOUNTS:

Make the right investments this year and expand your real estate portfolio with 35% off all Dynasty 8 Real Estate Properties, sail the open skies with 25% off the Mammoth Hydra (Plane), and pack your garage to the brim with vehicles ranging from military-grade masterpieces to spectacular supercars with 25% off the Mammoth Patriot Mil-Spec (Off-Road), Bravado Buffalo STX (Muscle), Enus Deity (Sedan), and HVY Nightshark (Off-Road).

Also receive the Flare Gun for no cost — nothing tastes as good as free feels.

Prime Gaming Benefits:

GTA Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account with Prime Gaming before January 25 will receive the Sprunk Snowflakes Festive sweater and a lump sum of GTA$125K for playing anytime this week.

All bonus GTA$ will be deposited into your Maze Bank account within 72 hours at the start of the next weekly event. The Sprunk Snowflakes Festive Sweater will be available in your wardrobe within 10 days of the next time you log in. To ensure access to future benefits, make sure to visit Prime Gaming and sign up. 

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

Nintendo Switch Setlist Also Confirmed For Future Festivals

LONDON, ONTARIO — Jan. 5, 2022 — Power Chord, the heavy metal roguelike deck builder from Big Blue Bubble, makes a deafening debut on PC via Steam Thursday, 26 Jan 2023 and plans for an encore on Nintendo Switch in the future.

Heavy metal demons emerge from a tear between worlds and book a gig to terrorize your stomping grounds! Assemble the new Knights of Thunder Fist to take back the town’s grungy dive bars from these thrashing hellspawn. Wage each Battle of the Bands with easy-to-learn, yet deep, turn-based combat. Build a deck of powerful cards, each riffing off a bandmate’s larger-than-life personality, and survive a concert tour for the ages.

In this rock n’ roguelike inspired by deckbuilding genre giants, start off the show with a guitarist, vocalist, drummer, and bassist, each boasting tailored cards. Push back the demonic horde by tapping into every bandmate’s skillset. Draw and choose cards to ravage the enemy’s armor with the bassist’s toxic damage-over-time, sing songs of stat boosts to prepare the lead guitarist for a killer solo, or have the tank drum up some defenses.

Expand the setlist by winning battles and claiming new cards at each randomly generated stop in the tour, but rock responsibly—the road is long and hundreds of potential enemy band compositions make every venue a threat. A band without harmony will fall, and if a bandmate goes down, they’re out of the lineup until the next Rest Site. Fearsome, demonic rock gods await as bosses for only the most stalwart squad.

Amass a legendary collection of cards to take the band’s performance to the next level and build a one-of-a-kind rock legend. Mastermind killer combos to not merely survive, but bring down the house (literally in some cases). Celebrate the triumph of a team victory and the thrilling legacies of rock, heavy metal, and punk.

“Rock music and its offspring have gifted fans with such incredible, emotive highs over the decades, and it’s constantly evolving to yield new joys,” said Jamie Boylan, Art Director, Big Blue Bubble. “In that same spirit, Power Chord evolves the roguelike deck builder with significantly more strategic options and complexity than its forebear while celebrating the visual legacy of rock, from demonic accessories to eye-catching album-cover visuals.”

Power Chord starts the show on PC via Steam Thursday, 26 Jan 2023. For more deets on Big Blue Bubble and Power Chord, visit the official website and follow the band on Twitter, Discord, Instagram, and Facebook. 

About Big Blue Bubble

Big Blue Bubble is an established video game developer with over 15 years of experience creating fun, innovative, and accessible titles. They develop games on a variety of platforms that inspire creativity and encourage people of all ages to embrace their playful side. A pioneer in the gaming industry, they have developed more than 100 titles since their incorporation in 2004. Having entered the field long before the days of modern consoles and smartphones, they maintain a proven track record of being the first to market with a variety of innovations in technology and game design, including original gameplay mechanics and revolutionary cross-platform game engines. These milestones have cemented Big Blue Bubble as a long-standing industry veteran.

Learn more about Big Blue Bubble by visiting the official website.

Thunderful & Megagon Industries are gearing you up with today’s free update for Lonely Mountains: Downhill, the steam-powered Daily Rides Season 20: Fullmetal Rider. Travel down the hills in style with the new outfits and accessories in this latest update on Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, PlayStation®4 and PC (Steam®). The game is also verified for Steam Deck and a demo is available on Steam® and Nintendo Switch™.

From daring deep sea divers to steampunk engineers, players looking for an industrial hit will find something for them as a reward for completing Season 20’s trials: 

• Become a globetrotter with the World Traveller outfit
• Take a plunge into the deep with the Dive Suit outfit, Diver’s Tank and Diver’s Helmet
• Cook up some potent potions with the Alchemist outfit
• Travel far and wide with the Pilot outfit and Pilot Hat
• Add some brass to your bike with the Mekanika paint job
• Soar the skies in the Wings backpack
• Suit up with the Steampunk Tophat

Daily Rides is also a cross-platform daily leaderboard competition: Each day one trail will be selected randomly, complete with new obstacles and shortcuts. The four-week season offers up a new theme with unlockable cosmetic rewards for participants. Do you have what it takes to dominate the new season? Get riding and see if you can rise to the top of the leaderboard!

Keep an eye out on our Twitter, Instagram and Facebook pages to stay up-to-date on all the latest straight from the mountain peaks.

Lonely Mountains: Downhill was initially released on October 23rd in 2019. During its first year, the game has been a hit amongst players and critics alike; resulting in more than one million players (3.7 million as of November 2022). The game won awards such as “Best Indie Game” at the German Developer Awards and “Best International Indie Game” at Poznan Game Arena. Lonely Mountains: Downhill received three free DLCs each adding additional environments and tracks, “Redmoor Falls”, “Riley’s Return” and “Misty Peak”.

For more information about Lonely Mountains: Downhill please visit the official website: https://lonelymountains.com/

New lineup redefines the limits of performance, introduces game-changing, glasses-free 3D displays, and adds premium durability as new sustainable solutions take off

KEY POINTS

• Creative visions, broadened: Full creator solutions, including the world’s first glasses-free 3D OLED technology unveiled, reshaping visual experiences
• Power and creativity: ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 3D OLED, Vivobook Pro 16X 3D OLED, Zenbook Pro 16X OLED, Zenbook Pro 14 OLED, and more
• Innovation in displays: ProArt Display OLED PA32DCM and ProArt Display PA279CRV professional-grade monitors
• Incredible for business: ExpertBook B9 OLED, Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip, and ExpertWiFi EBM68, for comprehensive and powerful commercial solutions
• Full throttle: ASUS TUF laptops feature 13th Gen Intel® Core™ or AMD® Ryzen™ 9 Zen 4 CPUs; AMD Radeon™ RDNA3 or NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 40 GPUs

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA January 5, 2023 —  ASUS today revealed its latest lineup of innovations, world debuting products, and sustainable actions during its Seeing An Incredible Future virtual launch event for CES® 2023. New featured innovations include ASUS Spatial Vision, the world’s first glasses-free 3D OLED laptop display technology, which provides a unique visual and working experience for creators. ASUS also announced its out-of-this-world creator solutions including Windows 11-ready laptops with up to the latest 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 HX series CPU and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series Laptop GPUs. New products include ProArt Studiobook 16 3D OLED (H7604), Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602BZ), Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404), Zenbook 14X OLED (UX3404), Vivobook Pro 16X 3D OLED (K6604), ProArt Display OLED PA32DCM, and ProArt Display PA279CRV. 

A range of new commercial products was also announced, each delivering incredible performance, versatility, and expandability for business. Highlights included the new ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA) an incredibly light and powerful commercial laptop crafted for business executives, the ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) laptop for immersive gaming and versatility, and the ASUS ExpertWiFi EBM68 router for high speeds and high security. This array of new business solutions offers the perfect companions for non-stop productivity, durability, and security.

Viewers were also introduced to the all-new ASUS ExpertCenter PN64-E1 and PN42, along with the ASUS Chromebox 5 (CN67) mini PC — offering maximum performance, connectivity, storage, and possibilities.

Gamers were treated to the new TUF Gaming A15/17 (FA507/707) and F15/17 (FX507/707) laptops with up to Intel Core i9-13900H or AMD Ryzen™ 9 Zen 4 CPUs and the latest GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPUs, delivering ultimate speed, reliability, and performance for joyful gaming experiences. All models include three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, providing access to hundreds of high-quality PC games.

During the show, ASUS emphasised the brand’s pioneering role in innovating for a sustainable future. “As we progress on this incredible journey towards sustainability, we continually leverage our technological leadership, data-driven rigour, and human-centred philosophy,” said ASUS Co-CEO S.Y. Hsu, “our goal is to ultimately create a net-zero enterprise that drives the shift towards a circular economy — with a responsible supply chain creating shared values for each and every one of us.”

For those present in Las Vegas, all the on-stage products showcased during the virtual launch event, as well as during the separate Republic of Gamers (ROG) CES virtual launch event, and much more, will be available for an exclusive hands-on experience at The Venetian Expo, Meeting Room #3002, on January 4, 2023, from 10:00-18:00; and on January 5-7, from 09:00-18:00.

Leveraging technology to create durable, reliable, and sustainable innovations

Over a decade ago, ASUS introduced the world’s first carbon-neutral laptop, followed closely by the revolutionary ASUS Bamboo-series laptops and, more recently, our first carbon-neutral business laptop in 2022. After these early steps toward creating a better future, ASUS continues to innovate and today showcased some of the sustainable actions being taken to bring exciting innovations that create the most ubiquitous, intelligent, heartfelt, and joyful smart life for everyone.

This year, over 90% of ASUS consumer laptops will meet EPEAT and ENERGY STAR® 8.0 standards. By focusing on product quality, functionality, durability, and upgradability, ASUS ensures longer product lifecycles by building products from the ground up with sustainability in mind. ASUS uses sustainable materials in product manufacturing and packaging — and has actively procured and employed 1,500 tons of PCR (Post-consumer recycled) plastic since 2017, along with over 20,000 tons of recycled paper in 2022. To do more, ASUS consistently pushes recyclability, resulting in over 40,000 tons of electronic waste (e-waste) being recycled in recent years.

And our sustainability efforts don’t stop there. By building more durable products, we are able to reduce waste and prolong the life of our laptops, as well as ensure users have incredible experiences, no matter where they are. That is why the all-new 2023 ASUS consumer laptop models and beyond will undergo the strictest durability testing of any product in the consumer laptop market — the extraordinarily tough MIL-STD 810H US military-grade standard, based on 12 test methods and 26 test procedures — to deliver long-lasting value, reliability, and durability.

Additionally, ASUS has partnered with Ishizuka Glass for our antimicrobial treatments, using its IONPURE antimicrobial agent on select products. ASUS was the first in the laptop industry to introduce the ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus Silver Ion coating, which can inhibit the spread of 99% of virus and bacteria ― including COVID-19 ― over a 24-hour period. This technology is specifically tested on viruses such as Influenza A (H3N2) and H1N1; it also follows ISO 21702 and ISO 22196 testing protocols to help ensure a more hygienic user experience.

Incredibly exciting software and hardware for creators

During the CES 2023 event, ASUS introduced a range of new and updated software and hardware innovations for content creators. All the new ProArt Studiobook, Zenbook Pro, and Vivobook Pro will come with the latest GeForce RTX 40 series Laptop GPU. Backed by NVIDIA Studio technologies for creators, products with NVIDIA RTX GPUs benefit from RTX optimisations in over 110 creative apps, NVIDIA Studio Drivers for the highest levels of stability and performance in creative apps, and exclusive AI-powered NVIDIA tools: Omniverse™, Canvas, and Broadcast. 

“AI is being infused throughout creative workflows, driving artists from concept to completion faster than ever,” said Jason Paul, vice president and general manager of the Studio platform at NVIDIA. “ASUS ProArt, Vivobook, and Zenbook laptops, powered by new GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPUs, combine breathtaking style with the performance and reliability creators need to power advanced tools like generative AI and NVIDIA Omniverse.”

In an exciting industry-first announcement, ASUS today also introduced ASUS Spatial Vision, the world’s first glasses-free (autostereoscopic) 3D OLED technology, which allows immersive 3D experiences on a laptop — with no wearables required. This is made possible using a lenticular lens and advanced eye-tracking camera technology, enabling the display to weave distinct images for each eye, resulting in an autostereoscopic 3D image. Users can also switch effortlessly between 2D and 3D. This new technology can totally change creator workflows, they will be able to see the details of 3D objects and effects directly on the screen without needing to review physical prototypes, saving time and money while making their workflow more efficient. 

These incredible OLED displays offer a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, a 0.2 ms response time, and a 120 Hz refresh rate for seamless visuals ― all while minimising crosstalk for the smoothest viewing experience. They also offer great potential for rapidly growing metaverse applications. This glasses-free 3D OLED technology integrates with the exclusive apps in the ASUS Spatial Vision Hub, which allows users to watch 3D videos and movies, play 3D games, and enjoy 3D model visualisation or content creation. ASUS Spatial Vision also provides development tools built on SR (Simulated Reality) from our partner Dimenco with supporting materials and guidelines to equip developers with unlimited potential by covering gesture control, interactive learning and much more to build a visionary ecosystem around 3D technologies.

ASUS today also announced ProArt Creator Hub 2.0, which is designed to ensure creators can best utilize their powerful ASUS hardware and software to bring their ideas to life. This new version hosts a refreshed, modern user interface and an exclusive new feature — Colour Control, which combines all the colour solutions specific to creators. ProArt Creator Hub 2.0 updates the ASUS Dial and ASUS Control Panel capabilities to not only allow new customisations for Adobe® apps, but also for productivity, entertainment, and content creation apps — including Microsoft 365, Spotify, YouTube, and popular web browsers. ProArt Creator Hub 2.0 will be available for all Studiobook, Zenbook, and Vivobook models with ASUS Dial, ASUS DialPad, or ASUS ScreenPad Plus. It will also be available for the ProArt mouse range as well as all ASUS touchscreen monitors.

To push the limits of the creator experience, ASUS has joined forces with Pantone®, the world-leading authority on colour, to provide an opportunity for creators to gain access to and utilise the Pantone resource database, including the Pantone Libraries, Colour Space data, Colour Harmonies, and much more. All these features will be available on all ASUS creator laptops via the ASUS-exclusive ProArt Creator Hub 2.0 software. “Since Pantone and ASUS serve the same creative audience of more than 10 million designers and producers around the world,” said Tom Dlugos, Sales Director – OEM Displays for X-Rite Pantone, “it provides the perfect alignment for our mutual customers to take advantage of our joint innovation and gain direct access to Pantone’s extensive colour information.”

Creativity in mind, full of innovations

ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 3D OLED (H7604): 3D OLED creator mobile workstation

ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 3D OLED (H7604) is the world’s first 3D OLED creator mobile workstation, transcending the ordinary to go far beyond the everyday. It has a refined Mineral Black finish and features a step-wise design that enables slimmer screen bezels and makes room for the rear air vents. This design also allows the laptop screen to lie flat, offering any viewing angle up to 180°. 

With its groundbreaking new glasses-free 3.2K 120 Hz 3D OLED display, content creators and gamers can view 3D photos, videos, or even games ― without cumbersome glasses or headsets. Creating 3D visual content is made faster and more intuitive, and ASUS Spatial Vision technology allows 2D visual content to be seamlessly converted to immersive 3D in real-time with the flick of a switch. The super-bright OLED panel delivers stunning detail and vivid colours, featuring adaptive dimming technology to maximise display life.

Its unstoppable 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPU, up to 64 GB of upgradeable memory and ultrafast storage frees creators to do what they do best: create and design, without boundaries. The certified colour-accurate 16-inch 3.2K 120 Hz 3D OLED display does full justice to every creative vision, providing unrivalled visuals. A large, stylus-compatible haptic touchpad and the intuitive ASUS Dial rotary control offer ultimate precision and control in apps. It also enables seamless connectivity to all the latest peripherals via dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, with up to 40 Gbps transfer speeds. 

Additional benefits include advanced ASUS IceCool Pro thermal technology, which gives the ProArt Studiobook 16 3D OLED the edge when it comes to performance and quietness. It also has the ASUS Dial for precise and intuitive creative control. 

For those who prefer a more conventional display, a traditional 2D OLED touchscreen panel is also available. Later, in Q2 2023, the ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED family will be updated with a model featuring a pro-certified NVIDIA RTX laptop GPU.

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X 3D OLED (K6604): Wow the world in 3D

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X 3D OLED (K6604) is an innovative 16-inch laptop for creators that also features ASUS Spatial Vision technology with the world’s first glasses-free autostereoscopic 3D OLED 3.2K 120 Hz display. It is configurable with up to 64 GB DDR5 4800 MHz RAM with dual SO-DIMMs, and up to a 2 TB PCIe® 4.0 x4 SSD.

This powerful creator-focused laptop is powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX processor, with graphics provided by the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPU, along with a MUX Switch and NVIDIA Studio Driver support for an on-demand performance boost when gaming. An upgraded cooling system allows the full 150 W thermal design power (TDP) to be safely unleashed.

Vivobook Pro 16X 3D OLED has advanced ASUS IceCool Pro thermal technology and the ASUS DialPad for precise and intuitive creative control. It also benefits from dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports for ultrafast transfer speeds of up to 40 Gbps and a standard SD card reader.

ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602BZ): The most powerful Zenbook yet

Partnering with Intel, ASUS has redesigned the impressive Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602BZ) for 2023 to make it the most powerful version ever. The new laptop features a unique Intel processor with the latest ASUS Supernova System-on-Module (SoM) Design. This module packaging technique has a number of benefits, including a reduction of the motherboard core area by 38%, increasing the overall cooling efficiency of the system. This leaves extra room for the GPU power components, helping them to reach higher TDP values, giving users more stability and higher GPU performance. This design adopts low-loss substrate-like materials and shortens the distance between the CPU and memory by placing both components on the circuit board, allowing the memory to hit an incredible 7500 MHz. In addition, the laptop adopts a liquid metal thermal compound, reducing its temperature by 7°C in high-performance mode, allowing it to achieve a total TDP of up to 155 W. 

With its breakthrough, ultra-compact ASUS Supernova SoM Design that enables ultra-powerful performance from the 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13905H processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPU, and 32 GB of fast LPDDR5X DRAM. The new Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602BZ) offers 1.4X faster video editing and up to an astounding 8.9X faster 3D rendering times compared to the previous model, enabling creators finish creative projects in record time. 

This laptop has a world-leading 16:10 3.2K 120Hz OLED HDR NanoEdge touchscreen. The Active Aerodynamic System Ultra (AAS Ultra) mechanism powers the auto-tilting keyboard that ensures a comfortable typing angle, and it also enhances system cooling for maximum performance. There’s a White RGB intelligent lighting system that illuminates the keyboard and adds a whole new dimension to the creative experience as well as enabling smart interactivity features. Additionally, the innovative ASUS Dial allows precise fingertip control of creative parameters in Adobe and most other apps, while the larger ASUS NumberPad features haptic feedback and enhanced pressure sensitivity for easier number entry.

With its ASUS Supernova SoM Design, LPDDR5X DRAM, and optimised GPU, Zenbook Pro 16X OLED redefines what a compact creator laptop should be, helping to take creativity to the next level.

ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404) and Zenbook 14X OLED (UX3404): All about performance and portability

Weighing just 1.65 kg and measuring less than 1.8 cm thick, Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404) has top-tier performance, best-in-class visuals, surprising innovations, and a compact chassis, expanding the possibilities for creators on the go. Leading the premium specification is an all-new, cutting-edge 2.8K 120 Hz OLED NanoEdge Dolby Vision® display that produces jaw-dropping detail, super-smooth motion, and ultra-vivid colours. It is also Pantone Validated for colour accuracy and has a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 gamut. Creating or enjoying visual content has never been better thanks to its bright and clear HDR imagery and deep blacks.

For outstanding performance during any creative task, Zenbook Pro 14 OLED is powered by up to the latest 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor and studio-grade NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPU, matched with 16 GB of fast DDR5 RAM, a slot that will take up to a 32 GB SO-DIMM, and a 2 TB SSD. It also packs the latest WiFi 6E technology, which is boosted even further by ASUS WiFi Master Premium.

Zenbook Pro 14 OLED includes many thoughtful features to enhance productivity and creativity, such as the ASUS DialPad for intuitive app control, ASUS Pen 2.0 support, along with a full set of I/O ports. Furthermore, a long-lasting high-capacity 76 Wh battery makes Zenbook Pro 14 OLED the perfect match for serious on-the-go creation. 

Zenbook 14X OLED (UX3404) puts mobile life on a rock-solid footing. This powerful model has a thin-and-light chassis and comes in two colours, Sandstone Beige and Inkwell Gray. The Sandstone Beige version has a lid made from a new eco-friendly plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) coating technique that creates a ceramic-like finish and stone-like feel. And inside, there’s up to the latest 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor, studio-grade NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics, 32 GB of fast LPDDR5 memory, and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. There’s also a bigger 14.5-inch 16:10 2.8K 120 Hz OLED HDR NanoEdge display and a longer-lasting 70 Wh battery.

ASUS ProArt Station PD5 (PD500TE): Simply faster and cooler

The refreshed ASUS ProArt Station PD500TE is designed for seamless professional content-creation workflows. It comes with an all-new thermal design to allow it to run faster and cooler for upgraded creative experiences. Powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core i9 CPU and up to an NVIDIA RTX A4000 GPU with 16 GB of VRAM and up to 128 GB DDR4 3200 MHz RAM, PD500TE delivers robust and stable performance for processor-intensive tasks like video editing and 3D modelling. Additional design touches include customisable ASUS Lumiwiz LED indicators, a power-button shield to prevent accidental shutdowns, and rendering progress email notifications. A model with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPU is also in the works.

The new thermal design, paired with a high-performance CPU fan, enables ProArt Station PD500TE to unleash powerful performance. Operational noise is kept down to below 40 dB, while improved cooling ensures a stable system to eliminate slowdowns, application crashes, and unexpected shutdowns — lowering CPU and GPU temperatures by up to 5° C and 4° C, respectively.

The ProArt Station PD500TE also comes with the upgraded ProArt Creator Hub 2.0, a one-stop portal that allows users to monitor the powerhouse machine’s status, adjust personal settings, and optimise workflow. The intuitive dashboard makes it easy to switch performance modes, calibrate colour, and personalise the ASUS Lumiwiz LED indicators with colours and light effects.

ASUS ProArt Display OLED PA32DCM: The ultimate canvas for pros

ProArt Display OLED PA32DCM is a 31.5-inch 4K pure RGB Stripe OLED panel with a maximum brightness of 700 nits and a 99% DCI-P3 gamut for incredibly high contrast and detailed, lifelike HDR visuals and targeting VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500. PA32DCM has an exquisite aluminium finish and a compact stand, and it can be mounted on a partition for a more spacious workstation, or hung on a wall in either portrait or landscape orientation. In addition, PA32DCM has extensive connectivity options, including Thunderbolt 4.

In professional studios using multiple ProArt displays with hardware calibration support, ProArt Colour Center makes it easy to calibrate them all simultaneously to ensure consistent colours across the board. This is a centralised online tool designed to help users manage the colour accuracy of multiple ProArt displays. It also allows them to check when the monitors were last calibrated, when they should be calibrated, and schedule calibration time for multiple monitors ― even if they’re using different colour parameters and situated in different locations. For example, monitor calibration times can be scheduled for a design team in London that works with sRGB and a Taipei-based video editing team that uses DCI-P3. ProArt Colour Center would then calibrate these monitors.

ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV: All the essentials for pros

ProArt Display PA279CRV is a 27-inch 4K HDR monitor designed for video-editing professionals. This Calman Verified display boasts a wide colour gamut with 99% DCI-P3 and 99% Adobe RGB coverage and is factory-calibrated to Delta E < 2 for exceptional colour accuracy. PA279CRV is 30% thinner than its predecessor and its base is 33% smaller, so it takes up less desk space.

For added convenience, the built-in USB-C® port offers DisplayPort™ support, superfast data transfers, and 96 W power delivery via a single cable.

In addition to the 27-inch PA279CRV model, this series also includes a 24-inch ProArt PA248CRV and a 32-inch ProArt PA329CRV model. Built with sustainability in mind, all three monitors meet global environmental standards, are made from 85% PCR plastics, and have paper packaging for easy recycling. 

Incredibly powerful business solutions

ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA): Ultralight, uncompromised performance for business executives

ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA) is the first all-metal ASUS laptop to employ an eco-conscious manufacturing technology. This eco-friendly manufacturing process helps to reduce production materials by up to 29% and shortens manufacturing time by up to 75% to maximise energy efficiency. The upshot is a stronger finished product created using fewer overall resources, minimising carbon emissions. 

This laptop is powered by a 13th Gen Intel CPU supporting the Intel vPro® platform, has an upgraded 2.8K display with a 90% screen-to-body ratio, a smart cooling system consisting of dual fans with smart dust removal to reduce fan noise, enhanced FHD IR camera resolution, and benefits from a touchpad that’s 26.8% larger than the previous generation. While sustaining multiple improvements, it remains one of the lightest 14-inch business laptops in the world, lighter than most other 13-inch laptops. The 16:10 OLED display provides vivid and accurate colours, with a larger visual workspace, perfect to manage data analysis and market intelligence tasks. Crafted from an ultra-lightweight magnesium-lithium alloy, it offers US military-grade durability, and is lighter, stronger, and more portable.

ExpertBook B9 OLED also delivers superior security and privacy, including NFC login, a Kensington lock slot, a physical webcam shield, a camera, and fingerprint sensor for Windows Hello login. Additional features include a status LED on the lid that glows automatically when the user is busy. The ASUS ExpertWidget allows customised hotkeys to aid productivity and the ASUS NumberPad allows fast data entry. A full range of I/O ports includes Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI, combo audio jack, and LAN. Extremely portable, powerful, and tough, ExpertBook B9403 is the perfect device for daily work and frequent business travel.

In 2023, all ExpertBook series products will be EPEAT Gold verified and exceed ENERGY STAR standards, aligning with the ASUS commitment towards circular economy. This is made possible by using environmentally friendly materials and ensuring energy efficiency across the entire product lineup.

ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA): Increased versatility for exceptional gaming experiences 

ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA) pairs incredibly realistic visuals and exceptional performance to deliver unmatched cloud gaming experiences and nonstop productivity on the go. This remarkable device delivers an immersive gaming experience, featuring a 16:10, 144 Hz WUXGA display with an 83% screen-to-body ratio and full 360° ErgoLift hinge, an anti-ghosting keyboard with four-zone RGB lighting, and ultrafast WiFi 6E technology. ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip has a durable chassis and a distinctive Pearl White finish that includes exclusive orange-accented WASD keycaps for added flair. Integrated Harman Kardon-certified spatial audio adds to the immersive experience, and testing to MIL-STD 810H US military-grade standards ensures durability. 

Powered by up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and 16 GB of memory, ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip delivers performance and responsiveness to empower users with the ultimate device for cloud gaming, work, and everything in between. Easily access over 1,400 games through cloud gaming platforms, as well as Google Workspace apps and other productivity apps on Google Play to breeze through projects or enjoy entertainment on the go, with a spacious PCI Express® SSD giving fast-access storage. The laptop runs for up to 10 hours on a single charge, ready for work or play throughout the day ― even when on the move.

ASUS ExpertWiFi EBM68: Your business WiFi expert within reach

ASUS ExpertWiFi EBM68 is a high-speed, high-security, tri-band WiFi 6 router that provides a total solution for small- and medium-sized business networks. With a minimalistic and professional aesthetic, ExpertWiFi EBM68 fits perfectly into modern workplace environments. It can be easily mounted to a wall — or it can be left freestanding, to exhibit its clean, white finish.

The ultrafast WiFi 6 tri-band technology boosts speeds up to 7,800 Mbps, with 160 MHz channels in the 5 GHz band for better efficiency and throughput. It’s also highly flexible and secure, enabling up to five distinct SSIDs to separate and prioritise devices for different business scenarios thanks to its Self-Defined Network software feature. The guest portals are also customisable, enabling businesses to apply their own branding and templates.

ExpertWiFi EBM68 has been designed to provide superb coverage, supporting up to 12 mesh node connections for growing business networks — and it also comes with ASUS AiMesh features built-in for easy roll-out. Enterprise-grade network security is also on offer, with a free subscription to ASUS AiProtection Pro for a safer, more secure business WiFi environment. It also empowers easy management, with the all-in-one ASUS Router app providing simple setup and hassle-free management of the network.

ASUS ExpertCenter PN64-E1 and ExpertCenter PN42: Mini in size, large in performance

ASUS ExpertCenter PN64-E1: Minicomputer, maximum performance

To kickoff 2023, ASUS is bringing two new ASUS Mini PC models to the market. We’re always pursuing both beauty and function, and the latest ASUS Mini PCs are packed with exciting innovations — and are designed to last. Each unit is subjected to rigorous testing to ensure unwavering quality and reliability. They’re also easily disassembled to enable upgrades, contributing to both improved product lifecycles and long-term sustainability.

For those seeking compact computing power, the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64-E1 is a fine choice. It’s powered by the latest Intel Core mobile processor, dual-channel DDR5 memory, ultrafast WiFi 6E, and a PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD, so it makes light work of the most demanding tasks. In addition to its seven USB ports, ASUS ExpertCenter PN64-E1 can also be specified with up to three storage drives and supports up to four 4K displays for multitasking — ideal for those looking to create a video wall. And of course, it’s packed into a surprisingly small sub-1-litre chassis.

ASUS ExpertCenter PN42: Compact and quiet for everyday usage

Responsibly manufactured from recycled plastic, the chassis of ASUS ExpertCenter PN42 features slats on all sides for efficient heat dissipation, enabling this fanless PC to run almost silently. An elegant Lunar Rock Black hue lends ASUS ExpertCenter PN42 PC a unique look that’s ideal for the home or office. ASUS ExpertCenter PN42 is powered by the latest Intel N-series processor, giving it the power to handle daily applications with ease, and features up to seven USB ports, allowing multiple devices and peripherals to be connected.

ASUS Chromebox 5: Simple, speedy, and secure

The new ASUS Chromebox 5 delivers plentiful performance in an understated modern design. It has a slim chassis that houses an efficient thermal solution to ensure reliable operation and convenient wireless charging. Automatic system updates, well-organised I/O ports, and VESA mount support make it ideal for the home, office, or school.

ASUS Chromebox 5 is powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core processor and includes Intel WiFi 6E AX211 for exceptional wireless performance. It even has a built-in 15 W wireless charger, enabling users to easily charge supported devices by simply placing them on the Chromebox 5’s top cover.

With full support for Android apps from Google Play, the Chromebox 5 gives users the ability to run their favourite mobile apps with the power of a mini-PC. It also comes equipped with a versatile Thunderbolt 4 port for speedy data transfers, power delivery, and connections to external displays. Additionally, the device can support up to four 4K displays for gorgeously sharp visuals and powerful productivity. The compact chassis can be stood on its side, laid flat, or VESA-mounted on a vertical surface, allowing Chromebox 5 to be used in a variety of scenarios and environments.

ASUS TUF laptops, for an ultimate gaming experience

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition (FA617): Mechanised endurance, allied advantage

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition (FA617) is an all-AMD powerhouse that’s engineered for those who want to easily stream and play the latest games. It features the latest Ryzen 9 Zen 4 CPU, up to a Radeon RDNA3 GPU, and AMD Smart Access Graphics. It allows gamers to sink deeper into their favourite content thanks to slimmer bezels, a 90% screen-to-body ratio, and up to a QHD 240 Hz refresh-rate panel. It also comes with 84-blade Arc Flow Fans™ and up to seven heat pipes, plus four exhaust vents that efficiently push heat out of the system.

The A16 Advantage Edition also delivers next-gen hardware support with USB4®, up to 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 storage, and DDR5 4800 MHz RAM. All RAM and storage slots are fully accessible. ROG’s new military-inspired Sandstorm paint, a large 90 Wh battery, and USB-C Power Delivery support are all built right into this rugged chassis. Dolby Atmos support ensures gamers get the most out of soundtracks and music, and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation ensures clear communications in any scenario.

ASUS TUF Gaming F15/17 and A15/17 (FX507/707 and FA507/707): Powerful and resistant

Jump right into the action with the ASUS TUF Gaming F15/17 and A15/17. The F15/17 comes with up to an Intel Core i9-13900H processor and the TUF Gaming A15/17 comes with an AMD Ryzen 9 Zen 4 processor so gamers can stream and multitask with ease. Gameplay graphics are silky smooth with the latest GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPU, which reliably delivers high frame rates in plenty of modern games even at 1440p. There is also a dedicated MUX switch and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus. With AI-powered technology like DLSS, supported titles will run at even higher frame rates for ultra-fluid motion.

Users can leverage the full gaming performance of the GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPU with a dedicated MUX Switch. When the game library gets full, an empty M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4×4 SSD slot makes upgrading storage capacity a breeze.

New for 2023, all four models now feature a MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, ensuring next-level performance. A MUX Switch allows a laptop to bypass the integrated graphics when gaming, increasing performance and reducing latency, and the addition of NVIDIA Advanced Optimus allows this process to happen automatically, giving gamers increased performance in games without needing to press a single button.

High-performance hardware demands superior cooling. As part of the cooling system, dual Arc Flow Fans feature an 84-blade design, with blades that taper down to just 0.1 mm to reduce turbulence. These fans provide up to 13% more airflow than their predecessors and are quieter than last year’s design. They also provide access to higher GPU power targets for even more performance. With its impressive cooling design, the TUF Gaming family is sure to give gamers every advantage in 2023.

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