Gaming

Animal Crossing: New Horizons free update and paid expansion coming on 5 November

Nintendo has announced its last free update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons as well as a new paid expansion pack called Happy Home Paradise. The…

Over 60 million free games redeemed in PlayStation Play At Home initiative

Sony has announced that over 60 million free games have been redeemed as part of its Play At Home initiative, which sought to provide…

Epic Games to add achievements and XP points system

Epic Games has announced it will add a game achievements system where players can collect XP points when they play select titles. The system,…

Microsoft adds accessibility tags and filters for games on Xbox

Microsoft has announced several new accessibility updates for Xbox players, including accessibility tags and store filters for video games. The updates aim to improve…

Humble Bundle has raised $200 million for charity through purchases

Video game storefront Humble Bundle has announced it has raised $200 million (R2.99 billion) for charity through purchases. The company has sold more than…

Free Lives announces SA Game Jam 2021 with R50k prize pool

South African developer Free Lives has announced the SA Game Jam 2021, inviting professional and amateur game developers to enter the event to compete…

Nintendo Switch OLED gets price for South Africa

The Nintendo Switch OLED Model now has a price for South Africa as the local distributor opened pre-orders for the latest version of the…

All the big Xbox exclusive announcements at Gamescom 2021

Xbox has shed light on several exclusive video games and expansions from its studios and partners following a livestream event at Gamescom 2021. Held…

Xbox releases new wired Stereo Headset: price and details for South Africa

Xbox has taken the wraps off the newest generation of its Wired Stereo Headset, a pair of gaming-oriented headphones that are now available in…

HP Omen 15 review: A powerhouse gaming laptop with form factor compromises

On paper, the HP Omen 15 presents a compact comprehensive gaming package: a 15-inch notebook that packs a decent punch with prices starting at…

New Red Bull Unfold episode profiles SA esports star Thabo “Yvng Savage” Moloi

The latest episode of Red Bull’s Unfold esports documentary series showcases South Africa’s own Thabo “Yvng Savage” Moloi. The teen is known for his…

Halo Infinite voices, vehicles, and characters come to Waze

Xbox and Waze have partnered on an app feature that displays users as Halo Infinite characters, vehicles, and be guided by the voice of…

Twitch local pricing expands: Here’s the new subscription price for South Africa

Live streaming video platform Twitch has announced that local pricing for regions has expanded — with a new subscription price for South Africa. The…

PlayStation 5 console sales top 10 million

The PlayStation 5 has become Sony’s fastest-selling console as the company revealed sales had topped 10 million since it launched. In a blog post…

Microsoft Flight Simulator comes to Xbox Series X and S, Game Pass

Microsoft Flight Simulator has launched on Xbox Series S and X consoles, and Xbox Game Pass nearly a year after the game first launched on…

Curro Durbanville and Krugersdorp teams win Minecraft tournament

Two teams of learners from Curro schools in Durbanville and Krugersdorp have won the first-ever Curro Cup Minecraft tournament. The Curro Wolves from Curro…

Ekasi Esports invites fans to predict winners of SA FIFA 21 tournament

South African esports organisation Ekasi Esports has launched a ‘Predict and Win’ campaign, inviting fans to predict the winner of its Ekasi Esports FIFA…

Pokémon Unite multiplayer ‘free-to-start’ game now available on Switch

Pokémon Unite, the new free-to-start battle arena game set in the Pokémon universe and featuring 5v5 online battles, is now available. Launched on 21 July,…

Ubisoft reveals free-to-play shooter Tom Clancy’s XDefiant

Ubisoft has taken the wraps off Tom Clancy’s XDefiant, a new free-to-play FPS multiplayer game featuring factions from previous franchise installments. The game will…

Tencent buys Crackdown 3 developer Sumo for $1.3 billion

Chinese company Tencent has announced it will acquire Sumo, the British game developer behind Crackdown 3, for £919 million ($1.3 billion). According to GamesIndustry.biz,…

What to know about the new Steam Deck handheld console

Valve has announced its own handheld console — the Steam Deck, that lets users play their Steam games in a form factor similar to…

Xbox adds spending limits to Family Settings App

Xbox has introduced a feature to its Family Settings App that lets users add money and set spending limits on their children’s gaming accounts….

Ghostwire: Tokyo launch delayed to early 2022

Video game studio Tango Gameworks has delayed the launch of its upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive, Ghostwire: Tokyo, to early 2022 — citing employee safety….

Spot the robot dog roams Cape Town as part of showcase

Personalisation and Automation – The Next Iteration of a Communication Legend

Pick n Pay groceries coming to Takealot’s Mr D app

SADA launches national digital academy in Ghana

Mobile money taxes drives poor out of digital economy

Grow intra-Africa trade through digital transformation

Xiaomi launches Redmi 10 2022 in South Africa: price and details

New Asus Zenbooks coming to SA in July: price and details

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Microprocessor crisis could be over for Toyota

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