Gaming

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…

‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’ has a hefty 175GB storage space requirement

Activision this week revealed that the PC requirements for the eagerly anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare includes 175GB of hard drive space. Though the…

‘Fortnite’ for Android gets a new Samsung-inspired ‘Glow’ skin

Samsung on Tuesday revealed a new Galaxy Note 10-inspired Fortnite for Android skin called “Glow”. The skin is part of Samsung’s ongoing partnership with…

This is the gaming news you missed in April

After multiple reconnaissance missions, back-alley bribes, and a string of other unmentionable activities, we’ve managed to acquire all gaming intelligence that took place within…

Better Late Than Never: Northgard, Bio Inc. Redemption and Life is Strange: Farewell

It’s Better Late Than Never time again, the review series that takes a look at the gaming titles we have unforgivably overlooked in recent…

Firewatch developer Campo Santo joins Valve

It’s a marquee day for indie developers. Valve, the gaming world’s Google in many respects, has acquired the services of Campo Santo, the studio…

In case you missed it, these games won a BAFTA in 2018

The BAFTA Games Awards (British Academy Games Awards) is an annual awards ceremony that celebrates and honours the outstanding achievements and contributions in the…

3 awesome pixel art games from the first months of 2018

The entertainment industry is currently obsessed with anything and everything retro and pixel art video games are certainly no exception. We have barely reached…

Fortnite is totally working again, Epic makes up for downtime with freebies

Epic Games is really, really sorry that you couldn’t play as much Fortnite: Battle Royale as you wanted to this week. The game’s servers…

12 Far Cry 5 screens that should be your next wallpaper

Oh Far Cry 5. How gorgeous you are. With your plentiful pixels and bounty of god rays. You really are the best looking game…

5 trends totally ruining the gaming industry

The games industry is no longer considered the sole domain of nerdy loners living in their moms’ basements and is instead a multi-billion-dollar industry….

Overwatch Retribution is now live, but comes with a huge patch

Hold onto your shurikens folks, and get ready to ask for healing, because Overwatch’s Retribution event is now live. The second event in the…

Far Cry 5 review: just another Far Cry game?

There are some games you come across at certain points in your life that draw you in and never let you go. Just Cause…

5 shocking games based on real life events

Video games are a medium we use to escape the harshness of reality, providing gamers with a plethora of fantastical digital worlds and magical…

6 questions to ask before buying a gaming console [Tech Savvy SA]

Tech Savvy SA is a series of articles on Gearburn and Memeburn that aims to deliver useful, locally relevant advice to the average South…

This is your March 2018 gaming news roundup

After multiple reconnaissance missions, back-alley bribes, and a string of other unmentionable activities, we’ve managed to acquire all gaming intelligence that took place within…

Early Access hands-on: Descenders is a ‘roguelite’ downhill BMX game

There aren’t many options if you’re on the prowl for a downhill BMX title. So that’s one reason why Descenders, from indie developer RageSquid, stands out…

Steam sale: save on Ubisoft titles this weekend

Ah, what’s a weekend without a Steam sale to go with it? The last time saw Activision’s Call of Duty franchise on sale, but…

Nintendo Switch Spring Into Action sale packs some solid discounts

The Nintendo Switch is already home to a solid library of games, but we can’t afford them all, can we? Fortunately, Nintendo is holding…

Acer’s New Nitro AI Gaming Gear Is Here—But Is It Worth It for South Africans?

R19,000 for Bass? Sony Tests South Africa’s Audio Appetite

Tech Stocks Tank – Can SA Survive a Global Meltdown?

SA Business Confidence: Fintech Lula Sounds Alarm on SME Reality

Why MVNOs are gaining ground — and how Huge NXTGN is accelerating the shift

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Gravity is a true driver’s EV SUV

L2 charging and the power of dwell time

Tires and tariffs