Gaming

Apex Legends Season 3 will bring World’s Edge map

Respawn Entertainment on Friday dropped the official launch trailer for Apex Legends Season 3, revealing an all-new map for the first time. Called World’s Edge…

You can now control your Xbox One using Google Assistant

Google on Thursday revealed that Xbox One gamers can now use Google Assistant on their consoles. “Available in beta starting today, your Xbox One…

You can pay for the Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite in a month-to-month plan via FNB

If paying R4000 for a Nintendo Switch is too much for you, you can now finance its purchase on a month-to-month basis from FNB….

Nintendo Switch Lite hands-on: portable gaming made better

When the Switch arrived in 2017, the console’s biggest trump card was playing AAA titles in docked mode connected to a TV, or while…

Apex Legends season 3 to feature new Legend and ‘obliterating directed-energy’ rifle

After dropping its second season back in July, Respawn Entertainment on Thursday revealed that Apex Legends season 3 will hit PCs and consoles next month….

Apple Arcade is now live in South Africa for R85 per month

Apple Arcade, the iPhone-maker’s gaming subscription service, is now live in South Africa. Arcade allows users to access more than “100 new, exclusive games…

Free ‘Call of Duty: Mobile’ app coming to iOS and Android in October

With Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s launch just weeks away, fans will soon be able to enjoy Call of Duty: Mobile on both iOS and…

Watch new trailer for SA’s own Semblance, coming to PC, Switch

Semblance is one of the more eagerly anticipated games coming from the African continent, the product of Nyamakop Games. Now, the studio has revealed…

Diablo 3 indeed confirmed for Nintendo Switch – report

A few days ago, Blizzard caused a stir after posting a somewhat provocative tweet, forcing the company to say it didn’t “have any current…

Far Cry 5 will let you create, share scenarios/maps

Scenario and map editors are all too rare in today’s video games, but the Far Cry franchise has kept up with this tradition for the…

Overwatch fans think Brigitte looks like Mercy, raises awkward questions

Overwatch‘s new off-tank-cum-support Brigitte might look similar to characters in Hi-Rez Studio’s Paladins, but fans of the former suggest there are similarities with another…

Is Bravo Team the PSVR’s (nay, the PS4’s) worst title?

Is your PSVR gathering dust? I wouldn’t blame you if you thought Bravo Team might be the ideal title to squeeze more time out…

The controversial story behind Hunt Down the Freeman

Over the last few days, indie developers Royal Rudius Entertainment have received constant waves of harsh criticism following the release of their controversial title,…

Q&A: expect two seasons, real teams in second year of F1 esports

The inaugural F1 esports season last year marked the first time that Formula One really embraced competitive gaming. Between the big viewer numbers, great…

11 intriguing video games landing before E3 2018

E3 is traditionally the biggest event on the gaming calendar, taking place in June and attracting all the key players. But that doesn’t mean developers and…

Indie spotlight: South African edition

While the South African gaming development sphere may not be as active as some other countries, we have a rich variety on offer from…

Xbox Games with Gold for March revealed

Xbox Live Gold subscriber? Then you’ll be glad to hear that the Games with Gold lineup for March has been revealed. Xbox One owners can get…

Nintendo Switch Linux port delivers web browser, more

We saw major progress being made on Linux for the Nintendo Switch a few weeks ago, and now, the team behind the hack has made…

Your gaming event calendar for the rest of 2018

2018 is set to be a big year in the video game world — there are a myriad exciting upcoming titles on the horizon…

6 mobile games Malusi Gigaba should be playing in Parliament

Was it Candy Crush or another match-three puzzler? In any event, Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba caused a minor stir when a photo emerged of…

Game Dev Tycoon and more: this week’s top mobile games

Welcome to Gearburn’s Mobile Game Picks of the Week, a weekly series in which Hadlee takes a look at the latest, most entertaining, or…

Life is Strange: Before the Storm review

I can’t recall the last time I felt more conflicted about a video game than Life is Strange: Before the Storm, a three-episode prequel…

Nintendo Switch: 9 indie titles that would make for a perfect fit

The Nintendo Switch hasn’t even been out for a year, but it’s already home to a variety of quality titles. Between Breath of the Wild,…

Why digital entertainment platforms are evolving faster than ever

Samsung Celebrated for Transformative Tech by Consumer Technology Association

GPT 5.2 lands in the API and could reshape how SA builds with AI

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

HONOR’s customer first strategy is reshaping South Africa’s smartphone market

GTA 6 Is Officially Coming in 2026: The New Date, the Delays and the South African Reality Check

The Gaming Gear South Africans Are Actually Buying This December

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel