Asus says the new Gears of War is ‘ROG Xbox Ally certified’

Here is a 187-word summary of the news article: Asus has announced that the upcoming Gears of War Reloaded game is "officially ROG Xbox Ally certified," indicating that the game has been tested and approved for compatibility with the new ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming device. This is the first mention of any such certification system for Windows-based handheld gaming PCs, which have struggled to match the smooth performance of Valve's Steam Deck and its Linux-based SteamOS. The ROG Xbox Ally is being positioned as a close cousin to the Xbox console, though it still runs on Windows 11 like other PC-based handhelds. Microsoft and Asus are planning to showcase the device at the upcoming Gamescom event, where details on its release date and pricing are expected. While a certification system for Windows handhelds could be helpful, it would be more challenging to implement given the hardware variation across different devices. Valve's Steam Deck certification is facilitated by its integrated hardware design, whereas the ROG Xbox Ally may need to be tested individually against a wider range of PC games. The exact nature and scope of this new "ROG Xbox Ally certification" remains unclear from the information provided.