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Digital Trends
5 days ago
- Digital Trends
The best MMO mouse around had its price dropped by 33%
A billion spells, macros for looting, and a ton of other quick decisions that prop up your inevitably ZDPS build are a staple of the MMO genre, as well as MOBAs and whatever game that stretches you beyond what's on the keyboard. One of the best gaming mice around, the Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite, is a mouse that's ready to take you beyond keyboard hotkeys by giving you an array of programmable buttons on the side. In effect, the side becomes one of the best gaming keyboards, but for your thumb. And right now its just $60, down $30 from the usual $90. Tap the button below to see it yourself (and double-check if this deal is still on) or keep reading for more info. Why you should buy the Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite At its core, the Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite is a solidly-constructed gaming mouse with low latency, up to 18,000 DPI movements, and four-zone RGB backlighting. Its construction is familiar, yet refined, and will fit comfortably under your palm and fingers. Of course, the thing that elevates the Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite from a good mouse to an 'Elite' mouse is the programmable buttons. There are 17 in total, but that's admittedly a bit of a stretch. It's great that you can program the right and left mouse buttons, the scroll wheel, and the two buttons sitting below the scroll wheel, of course, but it's really the 12 buttons on the side that anyone should get excited about. They're arranged into three rows and four columns in a way that adapts to the curvature of the mouse and hand; no accidental presses from a grazing thumb over upraised buttons. Furthermore, the panel can be adapted to your thumb length, as it slides forward to back. If you mainly just use three buttons, you might slide it to where your thumb rests comfortably near the 1, 2, and 3, for instance. Or, if you're a full 12 button maniac, you can slide the panel more forward to comfortably rest between the 5 and the 8. Tap the button below to find the Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite gaming mouse at a price of just $60, a savings of $30 off of the usual $90 price. It won't be at this price point forever, however, so make sure to check on it now. Then, consider checking out our selection of the best gaming monitors so you can get a better view on the effects of your Corsair's extra button presses.
Cision Canada
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
Abu Dhabi Powers Up The Games of the Future 2025 with a Lineup of Phygital Disciplines
11 phygital disciplines announced as Abu Dhabi prepares to host phygital athletes and fans this December $5 million prize pool up for grabs in global showcase blending physical skill and digital mastery ABU DHABI, UAE, Aug. 7, 2025 /CNW/ -- The Games of the Future 2025 is set to ignite the global sports calendar with a high-octane lineup of phygital disciplines; a fusion of physical athleticism and immersive digital gameplay. Taking place from 18-23 December at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), this hybrid tournament brings together the world's top phygital athletes for six days of action-packed competition across 11 cutting-edge disciplines. With a total prize pool of $5 million on offer, phygital clubs and athletes from all across the world will be fighting for their right to be champions of the discipline they're participating in. The Games of the Future is the pinnacle of the phygital sports calendar, and every element of the tournament is curated to engage both physical and digital audiences. The 11 disciplines that will be competed at the event are: Phygital Football: Begins with a football video game before the athletes play football on a pitch Phygital Basketball: A basketball video game round followed by physical on-court action Phygital Fighting: Athletes first compete in a fighting video game, then continue the bout in a physical arena Phygital Dancing: Athletes match their live movements to an interactive rhythm video game Phygital Shooter: Clubs face off in digital shooter round followed by a round of laser tag Battle Royale: A competitive format where clubs fight to be the last club standing MOBA PC: A Multiplayer Online Battle Arena tournament played on PC MOBA Mobile: A Multiplayer Online Battle Arena tournament played on mobile Drone Racing: Pilots navigate high speed drones through an obstacle course using first-person view headsets VR Games: Virtual environments where players rely on reflexes and spatial awareness Battle of Robots: Remote-controlled robots face off in fast-paced, head-to-head combat To be at the top of these disciplines requires a new class of athlete – combining physical prowess and digital dexterity, performing under intense pressure in a ground-breaking and exciting new event format that will attract fans of all ages. Stephane Timpano, CEO of ASPIRE, said: " This tournament is where elite clubs and future-facing experiences converge. Hosting the Games of the Future in Abu Dhabi reflects our commitment to elevating the global conversation around the future blend of sport and technology, and Abu Dhabi makes the perfect host for this bold experiment. With UAE Vision 2031 and the Year of Community in mind, we're fostering diverse participation, shared innovation, and new connections across cultures and generations." Nis Hatt, CEO of Phygital International, said: "W ith confirmation of these 11 disciplines and the prize pool, the stage is set for Abu Dhabi to be the center of phygital sports in this year's exciting, global Games of the Future. Athletes and fans will join us in experiencing the immersive and high-octane experience of phygital sports, which are built for the next generation. As the guardians of the phygital movement, we are proud to bring the Games of the Future to life. It is a global stage for innovation, inclusion, and imagination." Before the spotlight turns to the Games of the Future this December, Phygital Contenders: Abu Dhabi – Football took place at ADNEC, transforming the venue into a dynamic arena where global contenders participated in the final qualifying stage to fight for a place in the Phygital Football discipline at this year's Games of the Future. The tournament set the stage for the 21 participating clubs in a hyper-interactive space where tactical smarts and athletic precision collided in sync. As the action unfolded, athletes and enthusiasts alike got a first taste of the energy that will define the Games of the Future 2025. ADNEC will also serve as the arena for the Games of the Future in December. As a dynamic space purpose-built for innovation and scale, it will be transformed into a futuristic arena suitable for this ground-breaking global event - offering the ideal environment to deliver a world-class phygital sports showcase. Its strategic infrastructure and operational excellence continue to position Abu Dhabi as a leading destination for international events at the intersection of technology, sport, and culture. About Phygital International (PI): Phygital International is the promoter of phygital sports globally and is focused on innovating and redefining sports. It is the custodian and rights holder of the Games of the Future and oversees the bidding process for each host city. For further information please visit: https:// About the Games of the Future: The Games of the Future is an annual international event that fuses the worlds of physical and digital and is the pinnacle of phygital sport. The tournament brings together the next generation of phygital sporting heroes from all over the world to compete in a diverse range of phygital disciplines and challenges. The Games of the Future 2025 will be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE while the Games of the Future 2026, will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan. For more information please visit: About ASPIRE: ASPIRE drives the creation of future transformative technologies as the innovation accelerator arm of Abu Dhabi's Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC). ATRC is responsible for defining Abu Dhabi's research and development strategy, consolidating funds for efficient investment, and driving policy and regulation. ASPIRE works in consultation with cross-sector industry stakeholders, universities, and research institutes to frame problem statements. It also launches grand challenges and international competitions to solve some of the world's most pressing issues. ASPIRE brings together exceptional people, ideas, resources, and technologies to solve complex challenges. For more information, visit About ETHARA: Ethara is shaping the future of entertainment, sport, culture, event services, and asset management regionally and internationally. With offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Riyadh, the company employs over 300 professionals who offer an unrivalled wealth of expertise, experience, knowledge and skills. Ethara, meaning 'thrill' in Arabic, operates an impressive portfolio of assets, including Yas Marina Circuit, Etihad Park, Etihad Arena, Yas Conference Centre, Zayed Sports City, and the House of Sustainability. The company works with leading events companies, IP owners, and entertainment partners locally and internationally to deliver world-class, first-to-market events and experiences.
Tahawul Tech
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tahawul Tech
Honor of Kings levels up with game-changing update
Honor of Kings Plus redefines MOBA gameplay with Flowborn hero, player-centric features, and global inclusivity. Honor of Kings, the world's most played MOBA, is entered a transformative new era with the launch of Honor of Kings Plus. The expansive update, which was live on June 24, introduces a suite of enhancements driven by community feedback—from deeper hero personalisation with the groundbreaking Flowborn avatar to a fairer performance-based reward system and multilingual voice-to-text translation. With over 100 million daily players, the update marks a pivotal moment for the franchise. Dean Huang, Game Producer, shares what inspired this evolution and how it sets a new benchmark for the genre. Interview Excerpts: Honor of Kings Plus marks a pivotal evolution for the franchise. What inspired the scale and ambition behind this update, and why was now the right time for this transformation? As a live service game, we can't just stand still. We need to constantly evolve and innovate to maintain our position as the world's most played MOBA, and the ambition behind this update is driven by our commitment to deliver fresh, meaningful content and improvements that resonate with our global player community. Since launch, we've been closely listening to player feedback with the goal of enhancing the overall gameplay experience. With Honor of Kings Plus, we're introducing a series of innovations, such as the new hero Flowborn, a post-match star-rewarding system, the Honor Pass system, battlefield updates, voice-to-text functionality, and a wide range of quality-of-life improvements. This update reflects our commitment to adapting to the dynamic market and evolving player preferences. With Honor of Kings being home to over 100 million daily players, how do you balance large-scale innovation with maintaining the competitive integrity and core mechanics that longtime fans cherish? Ultimately we always look to adhere to our guiding principle that Honor of Kings is both free and fair to play, with a player's success determined by their performance, not any money spent. From the very beginning, our mission has been to lower the barrier of entry for MOBA games, enabling more players to experience the fun and excitement of the genre. 'While staying true to the core mechanics of MOBA gameplay, we continually enhance the experience in Honor of Kings through innovations, seasonal limited-time modes, different gameplay options, original skins, and exciting IP collaborations.' Flowborn introduces a new level of personalisation never seen before in a MOBA. How did the concept of creating an in-game avatar as an 'extension of the player' come about, and what kind of impact do you expect it to have on gameplay immersion? The concept of Flowborn as an extension of the player comes from our desire to break away from traditional MOBA norms, where players are limited to predefined heroes and fixed skills. After years of experience in MOBA development, we asked: what if players could create a hero that reflects their own skill set and style of their choosing? Flowborn is our answer to that idea, allowing players to acquire diverse skills and weapons, and choose their preferred role—Tank, Mage, or Marksman—and fight alongside their teammates, providing a more personalised gameplay experience. We believe this will immerse players even more deeply into the Honor of Kings universe. The updated rating and reward system offers players recognition even in defeat, which is a major shift. How did community feedback shape these changes, and what message does it send to competitive players and casual fans alike? From listening to community feedback—and as a player myself—we realised that players often encounter situations where an individual or even the entire team performs well but still ends up losing the match. This, in many ways, is part of what makes competitive gaming so compelling. As the game's producer in collaboration with other team members, what we want to communicate to both competitive and casual players is that while match outcomes do matter, what's equally important is how well individuals performed during the game and whether they demonstrated a spirit of teamwork. These are values we deeply care about and aim to recognise through our systems. Real-time voice-to-text translation is a huge step toward global inclusivity. What technical and design challenges did your team face in bringing this multilingual communication feature to life? To lower the input barrier for player communication in the game, we have introduced this voice-to-text system. The main challenge we faced is that while a group of players may speak the same language, those from different regions have distinct local accents and dialects. To achieve accurate recognition, it is necessary to train the system with a large amount of speech data from various regions. Our team spent a significant amount of time collecting speech samples from different local areas to complete the training of the speech AI recognition model. Of course, after the update, we will continue to optimise the system based on player usage to further improve accuracy.
