Ragnarok Mobile April 2021 Event (Sakura Party)
Ragnarok M Eternal Love has announced their newest event for the month of April. This time, the event is titled The Sakura Party in which adventurer will embarks into a new adventure where they will be helping the Sakura Paper Fairy to obtain new rewards. In total, there will be 12 events that players can participate.
Table of Contents
- Poring Showdown (Event 1)
- Sign-in Event (Event 2)
- Robert's Lame Jokes (Event 3)
- Attack on Sakura Paper Fairy (Event 4)
- Growing Rice (Event 5)
- Assistant's Responsibility (Event 6)
- Material Donation (Event 7)
- Songkran Festival (Event 8)
- Star Treasure (Event 9)
- Songkran Chest (Event 10)
- Fantasy Star Rune I and II Gift Bag (Event 11)
- Mysterious Merchant's Gift (Event 12)
In this guide, we listed all of the event for easy reference and will be updated accordingly as the event goes live.
Event 1: Poring Showdown
Starting April 1 to May 1, 2021, in the announcement, they named this first event as Poring Beatdown, but for sure that was directly translation. This event should be the Poring Showdown. The event will show up again at the top corner of the screen at the New Event button. Clicking it will allow you to check out the event.
There will be 8 random rewards for small poring and 1 extra reward for large poring. Players need to collect a Small Wooden Hammers and use it to redeem to reveal the rewards. Redeeming all of the 8 small poring will automatically unlock the extra large rewards. There are total of 4 rounds on this event, and has different extra large rewards for each rounds.
| Round | Rewards |
| 1 | 30 x Big Cat Voucher I |
| 2 | 1 x Sakura Season CArd |
| 3 | 30 x Big Cat Voucher : Feast |
| 4 | 2,000 x Honor Proof |
Adventurer can also buy Small Wooden Hammers using Zeny, but it will start from April 25 to May 1, 2021 only. It is limited per day and resets daily for another purchased.
Event 2: Sign-in Event
Starting April 1 to 22, 2021, there will be a 5-day quest an adventurer can participate. Players had to find the NPC Assistant Bro from Prontera Square as he experienced Designer's block in which he cannot produce new design and decided to go to the Prontera to find new inspiration.
Each completion of a single quest will rewards player a 1 x Sakura Giftbox. While completing the whole 5-day quest will allow players to obtain the Azure Sky Dream.
Players can accept this quest until April 15, after that players can no longer accept this quest.
Event 3: Robert's Lame Jokes
Starting April 1 to 8, 2021, players need to answer the lame riddle joke from Robert. You can find the NPC Mr. Rober, Easter's ambassador at the Prontera square to participate in the event and reveal his riddle lame joke of the day.
Player who participate on the event daily will get a World Tour Gift Pack and an extra gift pack to be claimed.
Event 4: Attack on Sakura Paper Fairy
Starting April 8 to May 1, 2021, there will be up to 4 Sakura Paper Fairy at the Prontera South Gate which appears in different locations. Players had to eliminate these fairies to get a drop called Magic Paper Box. The fairies will resurrect again after 60 seconds. Players can only obtain up to 2 boxes rewards per day. Redeeming the Magic Paper Box will able you to get a Fantasy Sakura.
Players can use Fantasy Sakura to redeem a headwear item Spring Sakura Hairpin from the NPC Arles in the Prontera Square during the event. Players can only purchase up to 1 headwear.
Event 5: Growing Rice
Starting April 15 to May 1, 2021, players need to grow a rice to Payon. Arles heard about the Payon's Spring planting and he will asked adventurer to grow rice and report back hoping for a new inspiring ideas.
Players had to go to the Payon and plant for rice. This event will take up to 7 days in different phases:
- Day 1: Site Preparation
- Day 2: Planting Seedling
- Day 3: Weeding
- Day 4: Fertilizing
- Day 5: Irrigation
- Day 6: Deworming
- Day 7: Applying Chemicals
Completing the daily task will allow players to obtain a 1 x Cultivation Encyclopedia Gift Pack. It contains the Nature's Grace in which you can exchange for a back equipment Panda Pack Basket from Arles.
Event 6: Assistant's Responsibility
Starting April 22 to 29, 2021, the NPC Arles get out to get some fresh air, and he will complaining to you about Assistant bro always giving him difficult task and inexplicable work. Recently, he has a problem of an identity crisis and you need to help him out.
There are no specific location of this event in the announcement, but probably it is in the Prontera Square we will update this section on the day of the event.
Players will able to get an Outstanding Assistant Certificate every time a single task is completed.
Event 7: Material Donation
Starting April 22 to 29, 2021, players can now donate specific materials to Arles. Players had to find NPC Arles at the Prontera Square and donate various materials.
There will be different rewards for each exchange and players can donate twice per day.
Event 8: Songkran Festival
Starting April 10 to 17, 2021, there will event every night starting from 19:00 to 22:00, a large number of water monsters such as Phen, Marc and Marina will be arriving at the Prontera South Gate. When adventurer eliminates this monsters they will drop Deepsea Chest at 99.8 chances and 0.2% chances of getting Shinewhole Aquarius. However, adventurers can only obtain up to 5 chest per day.
The Deepsea Chest contains the following items.
- 2 x Valkyrie's Gift
- 1 x Praying Card Pack
- 1 x Gold Medal
Event 9: Star Treasure
Starting April 8 to 15, 2021, there will be sale at the Big Cat Coin Store (ReCharge). The Star Treasure will be sale for limited time at 30 BCC with a purchase limit of 60.
The Star Treasure contains the following items:
- 1 x Gorgeous Card Album
- 40 to 60 x Nolan
- One of the following items:
- 65% Poker Album
- 20% Tarot Card Album
- 5% Ancient Magic Card Album
- 5% Shinewhole Aquarius
- 5% Pyro Pisces
- 5% Oracle Exclusive Card
- 5% ?????
Event 10: Songkran Chest
Starting April 8 to 18, 2021, there will another sale at the Big Cat Coin Store (ReCharge). The Songkran Chest will be sale for 30 BCC with a purchase limit of 60.
The Songkran Chest contains the following items:
- 1 x Gorgeous Card Album
- 40 to 60 x Nolan
- One of the following items:
- 65% Poker Album
- 20% Tarot Card Album
- 5% Ancient Magic Card Album
- 5% Shinewhole Aquarius
- 5% Pyro Pisces
- 5% Oracle Exclusive Card
- 5% nothing
Event 11: Fantasy Star Rune I and II Gift Bag
Starting April 22 to 29, 2021, there will be another sale for Fantasy Star Rune at the Big Cat Coin Store (ReCharge).
The Fantasy Star Rune I Gift Bag will be sale for 30 BCC with 60 purchase limit and it contains the following items:
- 2 x Old Rune Box
- 1 x Glittering Rune Stone – Star
- 2 x Random Boss Material
- One of the following items:
- 20% "Star" Rune of current class
- 0.2% Mini unlock card album
- 79.8% nothing
The Fantasy Star Rune II Gift Bag will be sale for 60 BCC with 60 purchase limit that doubles the rewards of the previous gift bag. It contains the following items:
- 4 x Old Rune Box
- 2 x Glittering Rune Stone – Star
- 4 x Random Boss Material
- One of the following items:
- 50% "Star" Rune of current class
- 0.5% Mini unlock card album
- 45% nothing
Event 12: Mysterious Merchant's Gift
Starting April 22 to 29, 2021 there will be an event for Mysterious Merchant's Gift that can be access at the New Event button at the top corner of the screen.
| Tier | Price | Contains |
| First Tier | 250,000 Zeny | 5 x Svartalf Normal Dust |
| Second Tier (Purchase First tier 3 times to unlock) | 25 BCC | 1 x Ancient Relic Gift Box |
| Third Tier (Purchase Second tier 10 times to unlock) | 1,880,000 Zeny | 1 x Ancient Relics: Blue Optional Box |
New footage for eSports Boxing Club shows super realistic gameplay
You will be impressed the moment with the new gameplay video of the upcoming boxing simulator game eSports Boxing Club (ESBC) from an indie developer, Steel Interactive. The new footage shows its super realistic gameplay like precise footwork, stance switches and of course the amazing graphics. Aside from the impressive gameplay, it also feature a Career mode.
You can check out their gameplay trailer below.
The gameplay video highlights the interactivity of the game that focuses on realism like the boxer's movement, feedback when they get punched and the physics system on their bodies. Gameplay controls also highlight what they call the feint system where player can cancel, delay or change the punch, making the game more dynamic. Along with the movement, the footwork system was also explained that each boxer rooster will have their own traits that resembles their actual movement.
Take note that the footage above are still in work in progress and in the alpha stage. However, the developer of the game continue making improvements based from the feedback they get from their community.
The eSports Boxing Club also licensed each of the boxing rooster feature in the game, which means we might not see every boxing legends to be in the game when it releases. Here are list of roosters that will be features in eSports Boxing Club (ESBC):
- Terence Crawford (USA)
- Caleb Plant (USA)
- Oscar Valdez (Mexico)
- Amir Khan (United Kingdom)
- Vergil Ortiz Jr. (USA)
- Oleksandr Usyk (Ukraine)
- Alexander Povetkin (Russia)
- Joe Joyce (United Kingdom)
- Roy Jones Jr – Retired (USA)
- Butterbean Eric Esch (USA)
- Shawn Porter (USA)
- Josh Taylor (United Kingdom)
- Regis Progais (USA)
- Gabriel Rosado (USA)
- Chris Algieri (USA)
- Daniel Jacobs – Retired (USA)
- Juan Francisco Estrada (Mexico)
- Roman Gonzales Chocolatito (Nicaragua)
- Jorge Linares (Venezuela)
- Juan Manuel Marquez (Mexico)
- Timothy Bradley Jr. (United States)
- Ricky Hatton (United Kingdom)
- Edgar Berlanga (Puerto Rico)
- Jaime Munguia (Mexico)
- Xu Can (China)
- Jack Dempsey – Legends (USA)
- Jack Johnson – Legends(USA)
- Joe Louis – Legends (USA)
- Rocky Marciano – Legends (USA)
- Floyd Patterson – Legends (USA)
- Sugar Ray Robinson – Legends (USA)
Though Philippine boxers didn't make the list, we are hoping that our boxing heroes like Manny Pacquaio, Navarrete, "Flash" Elorde and many more will be in the game when it's released.
What do you think of this new boxing simulator game? sounds promising? Let us know in the comment section.
Soup Pot is launching on Steam in August and you can cook Crispy Pork Belly
You might have probably heard about this cooking game, it was formerly named as "Putahe ng Ina Mo". Today, they just released their first game trailer with the new official title Soup Pot. The game allows you to cook different recipes like Filipino dishes such as Crispy Pata, Pork Belly, Ginisa and many many more.
The Developer of the game Chikon Club announces that they will be launching the game on PC via Steam in August. As well as on XBOX Series console.
The new game looks very similar to their previous game at itch.io, but Soup Pot added many features like more enhanced 3D renders of the ingredients and the satisfying look of the final dishes. It also features a social media like in-game cookbook that allows players to post their dishes.
The game will have a 100 different different recipes with hundreds of ingredients to choose from. And the outcome will depends on players creativity and methods. Players can also build your virtual audience in the game which allows your AI-audience to make supportive or sarcastic comments depending on how you cook the food and its result.
To get updated with the game, you can visit their official website at https://www.chikon.club/. And if you want to play their previous game "Putahe ng Ina Mo", you can check it at itch.io (https://chikonclub.itch.io/sinigang-game).
Valve will starts banning DOTA 2 Smurf Accounts
In a new update of Dota 2 called "A new Approach to Helping Players learn Dota", which basically enhance the overall experience of the game. The new update also includes a new rule that will allow Valve to start banning players who have smurfs accounts in the game.
"Starting today, smurfing will be a bannable offense. We will primarily focus on new accounts created after today for which we have high confidence in their smurfing and game-ruining behavior. Moreover, we will also occasionally manually ban old pre-existing accounts that are clearly game-ruining.", Valve writes in the announcement.
Smurf account are one of the common problem in the every competitive game. The term was first used in 1996 by a two pro-players from the game WarCraft II: Tides of Darkness, whom they created a new account to pretend to be a newbie and named their account as "PapaSmurf" and "Smurfette" to troll the game and other players. Eventually, they are caught by another smurf account. After that, the term was used by the game community and it spread like wildfire across multiplayer online game.
Today, smurfs accounts are not only used to troll a game or to practice a new character, but it is also used by other players to earn money by means of boosting an account or by selling it. This results to rapid increase of smurfing which ruins the experience of new players in the lower rank that are still learning on how to play better in the game.
Valve also encouraging players to report players who they think are smurfing, "if you are found to be selling accounts, boosting or engaged in similar game ruining behaviors, your primary account may also be subject to a ban. To go along with this, we've recently increased our ban rate for boosters and purchased accounts. For cases where we don't have extremely high confidence, but do have cause for smurf suspicion, those accounts are more likely to play with other suspected smurfs until we gain confidence to judge one way or the other. If you do suspect someone of smurfing in your game, use the new post-game report option included in this update to flag them. This will help us track legit offenders and gather data used to inform our anti-smurf efforts moving forward.".
You can also check the full updates on Dota 2 official blog: https://www.dota2.com/newsentry/2995430596679058277
What do you think of this new effort of Valve to get rid of booster in Dota 2? Let us know in the comment section.
Sage Class is now Available in Black Desert SEA
Today, Pearl Abyss announced the new class Sage available in Black Desert SEA. Player can now play as the Last Ancient and participate in various event dedicated for the launching of this new class.
The new Sage is a caster type class who master the time and space. He can manipulate time and space to unleash astounding and destructive power. He can wield a cube-shaped Kyve as his main weapon and uses a special skills to open a rifts in space and inflict massive damage to the enemies.
Adventurer can also combine his unique skills to gain upper hand in different battle. Sage's class-specific trait will also allow adventurer to grant Sage access to the ancient Hystria Ruins and Aakman Temple without the required entry items.
Special Events
Together with this new class, there will be various special event will take place in Black Desert SEA. Adventurers who log in as Sage in the game until April 28 will be able to received a rewards like Value Packs and Eyes of the Wise the Challenge menu. Aside from that, those who reach certain level with this new class will also obtain additional rewards depending on how far adventurer can reach.
Ancient Kyve will also make an appearance in the world of Black Desert for a limited time. Until April 27, Ancient Kyve will appear in hunting grounds, and those who get close to it can also obtain an 80-minute special buffs.
To know more about the new class, you can check their official website at https://www.sea.playblackdesert.com/Intro/Update_Sage
DITO Sim Review, unlisted device can reach up to 50Mbps
DITO finally launched its telco service in the Philippines, the first rollout was in Cebu and Davao City on March 8, 2021. During the initial rollout, subscribers who avail the sim from March 8 to 31 will enjoy their Welcome Offer that includes a 1-month of unlimited Data and (DITO-DITO) Call and Text. The official retail price of the sim card without a promo is around PHP 40. However, you can buy it online through their website for PHP 199, which includes the welcome promo and a free shipping.
Table of Contents
- Unboxing
- Activating the DITO sim
- DITO App
- Speed Test
- Calls and Text
- Loads and Promos
- Share a Load
- How to Buy DITO Sim
- Sim card Expiry
- Customer Service
- Conclusion
The entrance of the third major telco probably marks the healthy competition in the Philippines against the two major telcos, PLDT and Globe. It translates into a cheaper, faster and more reliable service that will mostly benefit the subscribers. In fact, other telcos are already promoting new sets of data promos to compete like SMART's non-expiring magic data, PLDT's cheaper internet rate and GOMO's unlimited data. We are pleased to see what DITO will offer when they start rolling out nationwide.
We got a chance to check this new SIM with the help of our friend from Davao, Mr. Deane Francis Goyagoy, where he unboxed and tested the DITO sim for us. The whole test is done using Mi Note 10 Lite phone.
Unboxing
The sim is packaged in a unique sachet pack with their tag line "DITO na tayo!". It comes with a FREE sim ejector pin, a handy tool for plugging in your new SIM to your smartphone. If you notice, the ejector shape is the logo of DITO.
The sim cartridge tray comes in 3 pre-cut sizes, for standard, micro and Nano sim. Your phone number is visibly seen at the left corner of the sim tray.
Activating the DITO SIM
DITO Sim will automatically activate once you access any of the following: data Internet, send message or via call. Once you successfully activated it, you will receive a welcome message that confirming the activation. They will also send you the link where to download the app and the initial password. It also displays the promo detail that comes with your sim.
If you still have no access to the Internet because your phone is not in their compatible list. You can try changing your device APN settings.
How to Change APN Settings for DITO
If your device is not on the list of compatible devices for DITO, the data internet will not automatically work by default. You need to manually change the APN settings for you to access the internet.
Depending on the Phone you're using. You can access the APN at Settings > Connections > Mobile network > Access Point Names.
- Name: DITO PH
- APN: internet.dito.ph
If the above settings are not working, you may also use China Telecom settings as your APN:
- Name: DITO PH
- APN: ctnet
- Username: ctwap@mycdma.cn
- Password: vnet.mobi
Apply the new APN settings then try accessing the internet again.
DITO App
Unfortunately, the DITO app is not yet available on Google Play and App Store, the application is also only available for Android devices in a form on an APK installer. It may also be the reason why iPhones 11 and 12 are not listed as compatible devices, because there is no app you can use for iOS.
Once you have activated the DITO sim, you will get a download link for the APK. You can download the DITO app from https://bit.ly/DITOApp. Make sure you enable the install from unknown sources on your device settings.
After the app is installed, you can then log on to your DITO account. The password you use here is from the text sent from DITO. Once logged-in, you will have access to the dashboard where you can manage your DITO sim in many ways.
Speed Test
As of now, we only tested the DITO Sim on a Mi Note 10 Lite phone which is not listed on the compatible device. But still, we get a decent speed of up to 30 to 50Mbps during our speed test. The speed also depends on your location and how far you are in the DITO tower.
The other advantage of DITO is you are always connected to the LTE and never downgraded to 2G or 3G. This means you will have a consistent connection wherever you go as long as there is a tower near your location. This also means you cannot use DITO sim to older model of phone like those with keypad, such as Nokia 3310 who are using 2G or 3G. 
In terms of data capping, the current welcome promo of DITO has no data cap. But contrary to the terms and condition under section 3 (3.4) "The DITO Network": subscriber who uses the network more than what is humanly possible (for example: sustained high volume data transfer). If necessary, they may issue and implement a Responsible Use Policy whereas activities on the network will be subject to predetermined allocation.
Based on their example, if you're a regular or a heavy user, you don't have to worry about it. This type of activity is like using your DITO sim in automated kind of way, like using it as a server bandwidth, downloading files 24/7, Piso Wifi or other activities that a human cannot simply do.
Calls and Text
As of now, calling another network is not yet possible. But with the latest interconnection deal among DITO, PLDT and Globe it will be possible in the coming months. According to DITO, they are working with other network providers for interconnectivity, and we should expect it within this month or until April for it to be implemented.
If you have a VoLTE phone, you can also enjoy a crystal clear and faster calling when you use DITO. A regular phone without VoLTE usually switches between 2G, 3G and LTE connection to make a call, this lead to drop of the internet connection when being switched. On VoLTE, you will always be connected to LTE which will eventually save battery life and a consistent connection when using both calls and the internet.
Loads and Promos
You can only buy load through their app and the mode of payment is available through Credit/Debit Card. Other payment portals like GCash, GrabPay and WeChat Pay are also available. But according to DITO, they are currently working with their partners to make reloading accessible to the public, but for the time being, the only way to reload is through the app.
DITO credit system is 1 to 1, which means 1 DITO peso balance equals 1 peso. Unfortunately, the regular load balance you topped up on your DITO account has an expiration of 1-year. We contacted their live chat support and they mentioned, "The regular load in your account will expire 1 year starting when you purchased the regular load."
As for promos, the only promo that you can avail for now is the limited time offer "Welcome Promo" which costs around PHP 199. It includes unlimited data and DITO-DITO for call and text. This promotion is only available from March 8 to 31, 2021. Other than that, there are no other promos that you can avail. The Welcome Promo is also not stackable, meaning when you buy it twice, it will simply overlap the existing offering.
For rate charges, since there is no way to cancel our existing Welcome Promo, we cannot test how much they charge for regular surfing, text, and calls. We will update this post once we have that information.
We also checked DITO's terms and conditions, and they mentioned Basic Pack which gives basic SMS, Calls and Data promo to their subscribers. However, the price and detail of this promotion are not yet stated.
Share a Load
Sending a load for your loved ones and friends is possible with DITO, through their app, you can share your credit with other DITO subscribers. Simply input their DITO number, the credit that you want to send and there it is.
We are also curious whether sending your credit to another DITO subscribers will eliminate the 1-year expiration, what do you think?
How to buy DITO SIM
DITO only ships their sim to the two service area only, Cebu and Davao City. You also need a compatible device to order the sim through their online store. But if you are techie enough, changing browser's user agent can do the trick.
You can purchase DITO sim by going to https://join.dito.ph/eshopmobile/third/channel/store101.
At the bottom, click the Sign-Up button to register for an account. After that, select Your Location and agree to both Terms and Condition and Privacy. Then press the Check Now.
Fill up the form, then assign a 6-digit PIN Code (This is your password) and click Submit. Once completed, after a couple of hours, you will receive a sign-up confirmation email from DITO saying your registration is activated. You will then need to wait for another few days to get an email that will contain the login and order information. If you are unable get that email, you can log in to your account here: https://getsim.dito.ph/eshopmobile/pin/login.
Login your DITO account and enter your nominated 6-digit pin code. After that, click the Order your DITO SIM Card now to start ordering your sim.
Then you need to fill in your delivery information; you can only ship it on Cebu or Davao City. It will then asked you to confirm your details, check for any error and if its ok then click Check out to pay for your SIM.
You will then receive an Order Notification email. In a few days, you will get an update on your DITO sim card delivery.
Sim Card expiry
You need to maintain a credit load of 1 Peso or any subscription to any of their promo to remain active. Inactive sims will be temporarily disconnected. If the temporary disconnection continues for 90 days (3 months), the sim card will be permanently disconnected in which the sim card is disabled, blocked, and blacklisted from the network.
DITO also does not offer reconnection for permanent disconnected sim, so it is better to keep a balance of 1 peso or more in your DITO account.
Costumer Service
What is great with DITO is you can get instant support from the various channels, and you are able to contact them right away. If you have concerns, issues or problems, there are 4 ways to reach them:
| Helpline | How to |
| Hotline Monday to Sunday (6AM to 12MN) | 185 using DITO mobile Number |
| DITO App Monday to Sunday (6AM to 12MN) | Using live chat support |
| Email Monday to Sunday (6AM to 12MN) | Sending email at customerservice@dito.ph |
| Facebook Page Monday to Sunday (7AM to 9PM) | Through their official Facebook page at m.me/DITOphofficial |
We tried their live chat through the application and in just a minute we were able to connect to an agent and resolved whatever concern we have with the sim card.
Conclusion
It is too early to say whether DITO is the cheapest and fastest sim card available in the Philippines as the promos they are currently offering are just limited time, and we have not yet seen the regular promo. And if we compare them with other telcos, their network is not yet that congested, so there might be a chance that the speed will worsen when there is an increase in subscribers in the coming months.
The load balance that looks like a credit wallet might be a unique benefit of DITO – if that is without an expiration, but with the expiration of 1 year in place, it defeats the purpose of a credit wallet that supposedly allows you to stack the peso load to your account without worrying of expiring.
The plus side this telco offers is their nearly 24/7 customer service where you have many options to contact when you have a problem with your connection.
The speed you'll get on DITO is promising and the welcome promo they currently offer are simply too epic not to try. So Yeah, maka "DITO na tayo!" ka na lang. We hope that the current speed and offering we have will be consistent in the long run, especially when the network starts rolling out nationwide.
How to Change Browser's User Agent to Bypass Websites (Google Chrome, Mozilla, Edge)
If you're trying to access a website that blocks certain mobile devices, websites usually detects your browser's user agent to check the type of device you're using. But did you know that web browser has actually a settings for it where you can mock your device information into a different device.
How to Change User Agent
To change your browser's user agent, you need to open Developer Tools. You can find this by clicking 3 dot or the hamburger icon in your browser then More Tools > Developer Tools. Or simply press CTRL + Shift + i.
Once Developer Tools, pop up at the bottom. At the upper right corner of it, click the 3 dot icon "Customize and control DevTools", then go to More Tools > Network Conditions.
From here, there will be a User Agent and by default, it is set automatically. To change your browser's user agent. Uncheck the Select automatically.
Then fill-in the user agent of the device that you want to pretend to. For example, mocking your device as a Huawei P30 Pro:
Mozilla/5.0 (Linux; Android 9; VOG-L29) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/73.0.3683.90 Mobile Safari/537.36Once you've done changing your user agent, refresh the page that you're trying to access and you should able to bypass the device restriction.
That's it!
Intel launches 11th Gen Intel Core Processor, Rocket Lake-S
Today, Intel launches the 11th Gen Intel Core S-series desktop processor, code-named "Rocket Lake-S". Together with this, its flagship Intel Core i9-11900K can reached a processing speed of 5.3GHz with Intel's latest technology, the Thermal Velocity Boost. For the first time, this lineup also supports 20 x PCIe 4.0 for faster M.2 SSD and GPU cards which will bring gamers and PC enthusiasts a performance boost.
The new processer was engineered on a new Cypress Core architecture which are designed to transform hardware and software efficiency and increase raw gaming performance. The new architecture brings up to 19% gen-over-gen instructions per cycle (IPC) improvements for the highest frequency cores and with its built-in graphics card Intel UHD that features Intel X graphics architecture for rich media and intelligent graphics capabilities. This will help games and application to give more performance that relies on high-frequency cores to drive high frame rates and low latency.
Design for Gaming
With the new 11th Gen desktop processor, Intel is pushing its new processor for improved gaming performance breaking the limits which delivers amazing and immersive experience for everyone.
The flagship 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11900K, features an unmatched performance of up to 5.3GHz, 8 cores, 16 threads and 16mb of Intel Smart Cache. It also supports fast memory speed with DDR4-3200 to enable smooth gameplay and seamless multitasking on the platform.
Here are the improvement against its previous generation:
- Up to 19% gen-over-gen IPC performance improvement
- Up to 50% better integrated graphics performance with Intel UHD graphics
- Intel Deep Learning Boost and Vector Neural Network instructions supports for artificial intelligence (AI) interence for deep learning tasks.
- Enhanced overclocking tools and features for flexible overclocking and tuning performance and experience.
Intel also collaborated with over 200 top game developers to bring Intel's optimization to their game, engine, middleware and rendering.
The new processor will also supports the long-due PCIe 4.0 lanes. Here are the complete specs of the new Intel 11th gen.
| Core i9 | Core i7 | Core i5 | |
| Prices | i9-11900K ($539) i9-11900KF ($513) i9-11900 ($439) i9-11900F ($422) i9-11900T ($439) | i7-11700K ($399) i7-11700KF ($374) i7-11700F ($298) i7-11700T ($323) | i5-11600K ($262) i5-11600KF ($237) i5-11600 ($213) i5-11600T ($213) i5-11500 ($192) i5-11500T ($192) |
| Maximum Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Technology Single/All Core Turbo Frequency | Up to 5.3/4.8 GHz | n/a | n/a |
| Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology | Up to 5.2 GHz | Up to 5.0 GHz | n/a |
| Intel Single Core Turbo Frequency | Up to 5.1 GHz | Up to 4.9 GHz | Up to 4.9 GHz |
| Max Number of Cores/Threads | 8/16 | 8/16 | 6/12 |
| Intel Hyper-Threading Technology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Smart Cache Size | 16 MB | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Memory Type Support | Up to DDR4-3200 | Up to DDR4-3200 | Up to DDR4-3200 |
| Number of Memory Channels | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Intel UHD Graphics (Intel X graphics architecture) | 750 | 750 | Up to 750 |
| Graphics Dynamic Frequency | Up to 1300 Mhz | Up to 1300 Mhz | Up to 1300 Mhz |
| Intel Quick Sync Video | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Processor Core/Graphics/Memory Overclocking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel AES New Instructions | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel AVX2 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel BIOS Guard | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel OS Guard | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
To check the complete specs, you can check the SKU tables here.
Super BomberMan R Online is coming to PC and Consoles, a free-to-play 64-player Battle Royale
Konami is set to release the Super Bomberman R Online battle royale game on PlayStation 4/5, XBOX One, Switch and PC via Steam. It is a free-to-play title that will allow up to 64-player to fight in battle arena like game. Super Bomberman R Online was first released for Google Stadia back in September 2020, with this new announcement, players in all platform will much enjoy this addictive game as it will also support a cross-platform play in which players from other platform can play and match together.
Just like the Tetris Battle Royale, the game will not literally put 64 players in one map (area), but players will be divided and spawned in 16 different area. Areas will begin to close down as the clock ticks and players must survive and pass through the games as they battle other players. Those who make it to the last remaining area, player must battle it out to become the last one standing.
Since the game is a Free-to-play, a skin customization will be available in the game where players can purchase a Premium Pack for $9.9. This pack allows players to obtain random customizable items and skins based on the different Konami's IP like Castlevania, Gradius, Metal Gear, and the Silent Hill. To set up a private game or access the Grand prix mode, a Premium pack is also needed to access this exclusive feature.
— KONAMI UK (@KonamiUK) March 16, 2021
NEWS JUST IN! Super Bomberman R Online is coming soon to Steam & consoles!
More fans than ever will be able to dive into the explosive and addictive 64-player battle royale mode!
Get more info HERE: https://t.co/STzMyKucTv pic.twitter.com/AqErE1L8B8
For more updates and news about Super Bomberman R Online, you can check their official website at https://www.konami.com/games/bomberman/online/eu/en/.
How to Reconnect PLDT Disconnection
For any reason, either of a busy schedule or simply unable to pay the overdue bill at the earliest time, you might be surprised one day that you can no longer connect to the internet. You were eventually showing up in the "Payment portal" of the PLDT when you tried to open a particular website. This time, you'll know that you're being disconnected and have to pay your dues. Getting a disconnection when you need the internet the most is troublesome; you need to pay the due amount, and you have to wait a couple of hours for the internet connection to go back. And sometimes, it takes days to be reinstated.
Table of Contents
- How to pay PLDT due bills online
- Request PLDT Reconnection through Hotline Number (171)
- Request PLDT Reconnection via Facebook
- What to do next
But did you know that there is the easiest way to restore your internet connection as fast as possible? This is by requesting a reconnection either from their hotline number or from their Facebook page. This is all automated, and you don't have to talk to an actual person.
How to pay PLDT due bills online
There are many ways to pay your PLDT bills without going physically to the PLDT office, and there is also an accessing payment portal from the disconnection page portal when you try to access a website.
However, some online payment portal takes days to appear your payment. Here, we will list all of the payment portals that will process in just an hour or instantly.
| Payment Portal | How to |
| UnionBank of the Philippines | You can pay through their app or website, go to Pay Bills, add PLDT as the biller and enter your account information. Then pay the due amount. |
| Paymaya | On PayMaya, there is a special section called Bills, where you can pay Telecoms like PLDT Home. Just enter the Account number, amount due, phone number, and service type. Then pay the amount due. There is also a cashback that you can get when you pay through PayMaya. |
| PLDT Home website | You can also pay directly to the PLDT home website. Login and go to your account information. There should be a Pay Now button to pay through BancNet (It accepts any debit/credit card). |
Request PLDT Reconnection through Hotline Number (171)
To request a PLDT reconnection, you can dial their hotline number 171. However, it is only available for Smart, Talk n' Text, Sun Cellular, or PLDT phone subscriber. Calling from other networks is not currently possible.
- Press 1 to select existing PLDT customers.
- You'll be asked with your PLDT number, including area code (e.g., 0838781111). You need to dial those numbers on the keypad.
- The automated customer service (ACS) will then repeat the number you've entered. If correct, you have to press 1. If not, press 2.
- After that, ACS will prompt that your internet connection was restricted, and you have to pay the remaining dues.
- Since we already paid for it. Press 2 to request for reconnecting. If you want to know your outstanding balance, press 1.
- The ACS will then validate the reconnection request, and you'll be expecting 2 hours for your connection to be fully restored.
- If two hours have passed and there is still no internet connection. You can press 1 at this point to fasten the request.
It took about 2 hours or less for your connection to be restored. The time may also vary on how many days you have been disconnected.
Request PLDT Reconnection via Facebook
You can also request via PLDT's official Facebook page or to their messenger at http://m.me/PLDTHome.
- Press Get Started to request reconnection.
- It will then asked you to accept their Terms of Service (TOS) and Privacy Policy. You have to press I accept to proceed.
- Then, you have to press Go to main menu to select for options.
- From here, it will ask you if you're an existing PLDT Home subscriber. Press Yes.
- Then you'll be asked to prepare your account number and telephone number. Press Proceed.
- Then from here, it will ask you for your telephone number, including the area code. (eg. 0838781111)
- Then, it will ask for your 10-digit PLDT account number. Just add an 0 at the start if your account number is only 9-digit.
- Then you'll be ask what you'd like for help. You have to select Billing Services.
- From here, scroll to the right and select Reconnection Request.
- Then it will ask you for some important details about reconnection. Just press Proceed.
- If you recently request for reconnection, it will prompt you that the reconnection request is still ongoing. If not, press Yes to proceed with the request.
- You may also choose to Receive Update for you to get updates with the status of your reconnection. It will ask you for the following details:
- Previous amount paid (eg. 1,999.00)
- Payment date (MM/DD/YYYY)
- Payment method (PLDT branch, PayMaya, Online Banking, 7-Eleven, etc…)
- Payment Reference number
- Your email-address
- Your updated mobile number
What to do next
Since we already paid and request reconnection for our disconnected internet. The thing that you need to do now is to wait. If you settled your bill during the evening, the chances of getting a reconnection are from 1 hour to 8 hours. Some may get their connection reconnection the next day.
If it's on the day, you'll probably get it restored in the 2 to 4 hours. If it's been the whole day and you still didn't get your internet connection back, you can speak to an Agent to prioritize your request.