Mobile phones designed for gaming

Packed with faster processors and better screens, these phones appeal to serious gamers, but remain a niche product for now

The Asus ROG Phone (left) and the Razer Phone 2 (right) are the new smartphones dedicated to gaming, as the shift of gaming moves from the desktop to mobile devices like smartphones.
The Asus ROG Phone (left) and the Razer Phone 2 (right) are the new smartphones dedicated to gaming, as the shift of gaming moves from the desktop to mobile devices like smartphones.ST PHOTO: TREVOR TAN
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Nov 28, 2018, 5:00 am SGT
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Fans of the popular Diablo series of computer games had a rude shock earlier this month.

They had been anticipating a new Diablo sequel, but to their consternation, developer Blizzard revealed that the next instalment - Diablo: Immortal - would be a mobile game.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on November 28, 2018, with the headline 'Mobile phones designed for gaming'. Print Edition | Subscribe
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