Gaming

Apple users can now test Microsoft’s Project xCloud Preview via iOS TestFlight

After announcing its cloud-based gaming service Project xCloud last year, Microsoft on Wednesday expanded the platform’s test preview to include iOS. This means that,…

Watch the ‘Animal Crossing’ Nintendo Switch unboxing ahead of March launch

With the upcoming launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo on Friday released an unboxing video showing off a new Nintendo Switch inspired by…

‘Nightmarish’ new character now available in ‘Apex Legends’

After teasing fans with a character death last week, Respawn Entertainment on Monday dropped the official trailer for Apex Legends: Assimilation. The trailer confirms…

Apex Legends trailer teases fans with new season 4 character’s death

Respawn Entertainment on Monday released a new Apex Legends trailer introducing the game’s latest playable character ahead of its season four launch. Though the…

Overwatch League, Call of Duty League to stream on YouTube

Google and Activision Blizzard have announced a new partnership that will see YouTube host live broadcasts of the Overwatch League and Call of Duty…

Leaked Xbox Series X pictures uncover the console’s ports

We’ve seen leaked images of the PlayStation 5 and heard official specs from Sony itself, but now it’s the Xbox Series X’s turn. Images…

Sony PlayStation confirms it won’t be attending E3 2020

Sorry PlayStation fans. Sony on Tuesday announced that it will not attend E3 2020, one of the biggest consumer electronics and gaming shows of…

Valve’s Half-Life VR game announcement leaves fans divided

Valve on Monday announced that it will reveal its “flagship” VR game in the form of Half-Life: Alyx this Thursday. We’re excited to unveil…

Google reveals Stadia game line-up ahead of launch

Ahead of Google Stadia’s launch next week, Google on Monday revealed the cloud-based gaming service’s line-up of gaming titles. “We’re launching Stadia with 12…

Forget the PlayStation 5, Sony just filed a patent for a game cartridge

We had a look at the calendar today, and yes, we can confirm it’s 2019, but we’d forgive you for thinking you just Delorean’d…

‘Diablo IV’ trailer: Blizzard reveals the RPG is officially in development

Blizzard on Friday announced the upcoming launch of Diablo IV, the fourth game in the popular action-role-playing franchise. “Diablo IV draws players into a…

Sony to shut down SingStar’s online servers in January 2020

Sony has announced that it will shut down SingStar’s online SingStore servers in January. “All online functionality, network features, and digital music downloads will…

Steam’s latest update includes redesign and new features

Steam’s new look is now available for all users to enjoy, Valve announced on Wednesday. Previously available in beta, the updated Steam Library features…

EA is returning to Steam starting with ‘Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’

EA on Tuesday announced a new partnership with Valve that will bring EA games back to Steam for the first time since 2011. “EA…

‘Fallout 76’ now has a premium membership tier with private worlds

Fallout 76 fans can now enjoy a premium membership with exclusive access to the game, announced Bethesda on Wednesday. Called “Fallout 1st”, the subscription-based…

New ‘Sims 4’ expansion pack will give you the full university experience

Soon you’ll be able to educate your Sims at the Foxbury Institute with the new “Discover University” expansion pack for The Sims 4. EA…

Nintendo’s ‘Ring Fit Adventure’ hits South Africa for R1299

Ring Fit Adventure for the Nintendo Switch is now available in South Africa. “Explore a fantasy adventure world to defeat a bodybuilding dragon and…

Google’s Stadia controller won’t be totally wireless at launch

Fine print spotted by 9to5Google on Wednesday revealed that Google’s Stadia controller will not actually be wireless at launch in November. At its Made…

Epic Games reveals all-new world in ‘Fortnite Chapter 2’ launch trailer

The mystery surrounding Fortnite’s black hole came to an end on Tuesday afternoon when Epic Games finally revealed the game’s next season with a…

Google will officially launch Stadia on 19 November

After first revealing Stadia in March this year, Google on Tuesday confirmed that the cloud-based gaming service will launch on 19 November along with…

‘The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening’ review: play me a song

I didn’t play the 1993 version of Link’s Awakening, but the reverence shown by fans of this game online is something to behold. So…

‘Fortnite’ is far from dead as ‘Chapter 2’ teaser trailer leaks

Though Fortnite remains unplayable in its black hole form following Monday’s explosive end-of-season event, that has not stopped leaks and theories from spreading like…

‘Fortnite’ explosion leaves fans with nothing but a black hole

Fortnite fans on Sunday found themselves in a frenzy of panic after Epic Games snuffed the game out of existence. In what appears to…

FNB Connect drops its once-off data prices, increases Lifestyle data

Deezer opens a three-month free trial for users under lockdown

Dark Sky ditches Android users, weather apps after it joins Apple

Russia’s StudyFree named the winner of Seedstars World 2020

SA’s Custostech lays off staff after VC sues startup for $4.5m over failed investment bid

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Apple’s next budget phone will likely be called the iPhone SE… again

Fitbit Charge 4 debuts in SA with GPS, effort monitoring for R2999

Huawei Y7p: a full, affordable photography studio in your pocket [Sponsored]

Toyota’s new Corolla blends sharper style with upgraded features

The Suzuki S-Presso is now South Africa’s cheapest passenger car

Mazda 2 road test: a compelling, compact Japanese hatchback