Author: [email protected]

Fans are eagerly waiting for GTA VI. Well, the game might be in the early stages of development. The developers might launch the game, and then expand it through updates. It might be a Miami inspired world, like we have seen in GTA: Vice City, while it is also possible that the game might be in a Brazil-based city. A game as heavy and detailed as one in GTA series takes a very long time to develop. It includes various levels of planning, on-field research (contributes to the open-world structure of the game), and then finally the designing part comes in.

The Big Question Is, Will GTA VI Be A Next-Gen Console Launch? 

The previously followed marketing strategy might be a hint. At the launch of GTA V, the game was available on the available consoles; PlayStation 3 and Xbox One. Both Sony and Microsoft launched new consoles the next year. Rockstar, which had earlier kept the game exclusive, launched it for the new consoles. And then in 2015, the game was launched for Microsoft Windows. Given that, the game could be a cross-gen title, and we might see a launch in later 2020 or early 2021.

All those who are in their teens right now must be aware of the name “Grand Theft Auto”. It is the series of games developed and created by Rockstar Games. Be it Vice City, or San Andreas, or the latest GTA V. The company has some of the most popular games on the planet. The series has an open world, action-adventure games, that a person can play in either first-person or third-person view. The setup is around some popular cities of the US: the game has a fictional version of them. That being said, one has a lot to discover in the game.

GTA V Had Set Hard Records To Break

The game was launched back in September 2013. On the very first day of launch, the game earned more than 800 million$. Apart from various awards and acclamations that the venture received, the game also has the title of the fastest-selling product (entertainment). For those who had an experience, roaming around the open world is absolutely a delight. 

One of the most praised and most researched parts of the game is the open world. Upon being observed, it resembles the real world in many ways. The missions bring you to the edge of your seat. The graphics are top-notch. And the fact that it is a cross-generation game also adds to the success of the game.

Owing to their versatile nature and gameplay, Rockstar Games are among the most successful video games. People like to do different things in the virtual opportunities that they get. For instance, some might want to ride a bike, some to fly a plane, play as superman. You can do everything in a GTA game. Ride the car you want, fly aircraft a great variety of planes available. Possibly everything that you can do in the real world, it is all there for you.

When it comes to video games, recreating titles is one tedious job. The more popular the title, the larger the risk it is. While the fans well receive not all recreated games, certain developers are really good at the job. Capcom is one of them. They have been successfully recreating Resident Evil titles. Resident Evil 2 and 3 have been a commercial hit for the company. Furthermore, the news is that Resident Evil 4 remake is the next project that the company has undertaken. The game is scheduled to release in 2022.

Resident Evil title is famous for the attention and activeness it demands from the players. It keeps you on the edge of your seat, can always make you feel the adrenaline rush. However, the 3^rd name in the series does not fulfill the expectations for the same. The complex Resource Management and Instinctive game-play required in the 2^nd title is likely absent in the successor.  Nemesis (Resident Evil 3) is not as scary as compared to Mr. X (Resident Evil 2). The storyline requires you to go through defined checkpoints with a set of enemies that is spawned every time. There are too many ways to escape Nemesis and survive through that part of the game. It seems as if the fans wanted something more exciting!

Resident Evil 3 is a very popular title. Capcom has done an excellent job, especially when it comes to fixing the technological and structural flaws in the game. The game is more realistic as compared to the original one, with drastically improved graphics. Also, a better and efficient control system was very well praised by fans. However, some critics think that the game did not fulfill the expectations that they had from this title. If you have been following the series, you would have noticed that Resident Evil 2 had a far more detailed storyline. 

That being said, the new title in under making and gamers have high hopes from the same. Will it be a cross-generation game or a single generation, that would be revealed at the time of launch.

The wait is finally over. For all the tech enthusiasts worldwide, the launch is near. If you guessed it Oneplus, you guessed it right! The OnePlus 8 global launch event is on 14th April, and there are leaks available all over the internet.  Although some consider this as a risky move, as the whole world is locked down due to an outbreak of Covid-19.  

From the looks to the specifications, in this article, you will be given all the information that is there. Let’s get started. 

Similarities Between The Models

The pro model is basically the standard model, with a couple of changes that enhance the already fast performance. Both the smartphones have a UFS 3.0 storage, Bluetooth 5.1, and Wi-fi 6. OnePlus has always done good in terms of audio and this time as well, both the devices would be equipped with a stereo speaker, Dolby enabled. You get the usual sensors, including NFC, a Dual Sim tray and a Haptic Vibration Engine.

OnePlus 8, The All-Rounder!

The OnePlus 8, would be powered by the latest Snapdragon 865 processor. The chip also supports 5g, owing to the X55 modem. A 6.55” FullHD+ 90Hz display, with almost no bezels this time. The base variant has 8 gigabytes of LPDDR4X RAM coupled with 128 gigabytes of storage. Just to give some perspective, it is like the second-fastest type of RAM in the market, and the fastest SnapDragon chipset there is. 

The device supports 30 Watt Warp charge and comes with 4300 Mah of battery. The triple camera setup is similar to that of the predecessor. 48 MP primary camera (IMX 586) coupled with a 16 MP ultra-wide shooter and a 2 MP macro shooter.

OnePlus 8 Pro, The Performance Beast!

Oneplus 8 Pro on the other hand, raises the bar with specific tweaks here and there. The screen is larger(6.78”) and better(QHD or 2k resolution) with a better refresh rate(120 Hz). Snapdragon 865 is coupled with LPDDR5(the fastest RAM). Not only the device supports fast charging, but it also supports wireless fast charging at the same rate. 

The battery capacity is tuned up to 4510 Mah. Significant upgrades are done in the camera department. The primary lens, 48MP(Sony IMX 689), is coupled with a 48MP ultra-wide sensor, 8 MP telephoto lens and a 5 MP Color Filter lens. Phew, that is, many lenses for a smartphone camera.

OnePlus, a Chinese company started its journey six years ago. Adding up to their line-up in every launch is what they do best. Last year all of us saw some top-notch technology from the tech giant; the OnePlus 7 and 7 pro have been one of the widest selling smartphones in the market. This time a new lite model, which will be priced economically.

Messaging applications are one of the basic needs these days. While some of them are very popular, companies are striving to make better options for all of us. The NPE Team, along with FaceBook, has come up with a mobile application. It has been named Tuned, and it has been built for couples. The private messaging application is available on IOS as of now.

The whole thing here is to provide a space for the couples where they feel comfortable. Talking about the interface of the application, the developers have paid some attention here and ever seen a scrapbook? It is a fancy book that has different color pages, and it is used for storing pictures as memories. Well, likewise is the interface. Your messages appear as if they are being stored in a scrapbook. There are also new reactions that one can send to there loved ones.

The application provides many features that target couples. For instance, you can connect with someone as a couple. And then, you can share all the images, cards, voice notes to your loved one. A couple can also share a Spotify account; well, that is a pretty new thing. Well, conversing on social media might be slightly unsuitable for the couples. Tuned claims to have provided a solution here.

Although NPE has developed it, a team that works under FaceBook, the application would follow the data policy of Facebook. Though the application claims to provide privacy to couples, it does not have any encryption for the messages, as some other popular messaging applications have. 

Facebook has been the most prominent name when it comes to social media. Not only is it an independent platform, but it also owns some of the most used applications on the planet, including WhatsApp and Instagram. The latest application is only available in the United Nations and Canada. Here is what NPE has to say about the application, “a private space where you and your significant other can just be yourselves.”

When it comes to smartwatches, people are always looking for more features, a premium looking watch for not so premium price. The companies that have understood this wish of the customers are doing well in the market today. “What can a smartwatch do that costs around $20?” Well, pretty much everything that a much expensive one would do. That is the new trend when it comes to technology, and it is thriving as well.

A new budget-friendly smartwatch!

A Chinese company called Haylou has released a smartwatch, Haylou Solar(LS5). Previously unknown, the company gained some popularity when it released its first smartwatch. Furthermore, now they are back with what hit the market very well. Following the user demand, they have come up with a product that does well on the budget, as well as on the features department. 

Physical features

First things first, the device is not solar-powered, as the name might suggest. Nevertheless, the company brags a battery backup of up to 30 days on a single charge. The dial houses a 1.28 LCD screen (240 x 240 pixels), which is circular. The smartwatch comes with a 45mm metal fame body and a 22mm wide silicone strap, which should feel comfortable. You also get an IP68 rating, so you can take it for a swim, or to the shower as well.

Has all the necessary trackers and even more!

Going inside the watch, the company does not provide a GPS module or a sim card support. Well, for this price, no complaints. The metal body houses the heart monitor, which can also detect multiple physical activities. Running, cycling, walking, playing some sport, the watch can detect all. You get the usual calorie counts, a sleep tracker, a sedentary reminder, and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. The watch works both with Android and iOS devices.

You can use the Haylou Fit app to sync the watch, which runs on custom software. It supports all the usual stuff; notifications, weather information, music playback, find your phone, and more. Just a heads-up for the customers, turning on the 24-hour heart rate tracking, might reduce the battery life of the watch. The watch would start shipping in May third week, though there is no word on the global availability.

The company is a subdivision of the much popular name Xiaomi, and they are the experts in the value for money aspect. The watch is priced at CNY 150, roughly equal to $20.