Gaming

Apex Legends will match cheaters with other cheaters in their own lobbies

Apex Legends developer Respawn is proposing a rather novel anti-cheating system, lumping cheaters with other cheaters in the same match. In a Reddit post,…

Help get South Africa’s team to the Overwatch World Cup at BlizzCon in October

This year’s South African sporting performances have been rather disappointing, but, there are some bright sparks out there. Take our national Overwatch team, for…

Nintendo Switch Lite vs Nintendo Switch: what’s new, what’s still the same?

The cheaper, lighter and much simpler Nintendo Switch for handheld gaming enthusiasts on a budget is finally here. Called the Nintendo Switch Lite, the…

You’ll be able to ‘rewind’ NES games on Nintendo Switch later this month

Nintendo on Tuesday revealed a new feature for NES on Nintendo Switch Online that will allow players to rewind their game play. The Rewind…

Apple launches a Texas Hold’em game for the App Store’s anniversary

Apple has released a new, redesigned version of the lassic card game Texas Hold’em to celebrate the App Store’s 10th anniversary. “Originally created for…

Apex Legends season 2, including new Legend and gun, dropping on 2 July

EA on Thursday released a launch trailer for Apex Legends Season 2, showing off a new character, weapons and giant monsters. “You didn’t expect…

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite pales in comparison to Pokemon Go at launch

Niantic’s latest augmented reality mobile game Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is just about available in every nation on Earth, but it’s likely the title…

Nintendo Labo: a DIY hardware kit for Nintendo Switch [Update]

Nintendo promised to announce some intriguing news late yesterday, and we’ve finally got it in the form of Nintendo Labo. The product category, split…

Far Cry 2, Sniper Elite V2 are latest backwards compatible Xbox games

The Xbox One’s backwards compatibility feature is super impressive, delivering over 400 compatible Xbox 360 games on the current-generation console. But Microsoft continues to…

6 video game remakes to look out for in 2018

It seems we’re set for yet another wave of nostalgia to hit us in 2018. From remakes to remasters, the gaming world of old…

People with big hands rejoice: OG Xbox Duke controller returns

The Xbox controllers weren’t always comfortable devices. In fact, when the original Xbox launched in 2001, it shipped with the gigantic ‘Duke’ controller. The…

ICYMI: all the Nintendo Switch games from Nintendo Direct Mini

The latest Nintendo Direct video went live yesterday, giving us a good look at what to expect for the Nintendo Switch in 2018. Missed…

Bridge Constructor Portal, Civ 6: 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…

8 VR games to look forward to in 2018

2016 and 2017 saw a ton of hype around VR in gaming, as Sony launched its PSVR, Google launched Daydream and established PC VR…

These iPhones, iPads won’t play Pokemon Go anymore

It might not be dominating headlines anymore, but Pokemon Go still enjoys a large and loyal audience. But Apple-toting Pokemon trainers might want to…

VRChat: could this viral creation be VR’s killer app?

VR enjoyed a resurgence in the last few years, as technology caught up and allowed for some truly immersive experiences. But as the hype…

Nvidia announces BFGD: swanky monitors with integrated Shield

CES 2018 has kicked off this week in Las Vegas, and it was Nvidia that held a pre-show conference to announce its wares. And…

4 2016 video games that actually became great in 2017

We now live in a time where a video game release doesn’t mean the developer can stop caring. Instead, the rise of digital downloads…

This one-man indie game is a gorgeous tribute to Ace Combat

The Ace Combat series is probably the most recognisable air combat franchise around, having started out on the PS1 before soaring even higher on…

Fire Pro Wrestling World gets PS4 release window, NJPW roster

2017 saw another long-dormant franchise come back to critical acclaim in the form of Fire Pro Wrestling World (review) on Steam. The grappling title,…

6 online multiplayer and co-op video games coming in 2018

In the last few years, humanity’s thirst for online gaming has been growing at a staggering rate. So much so in fact that, at…

These are Steam’s most lucrative video games of 2017

It was another bumper year for the gaming industry in 2017, featuring plenty of must-play titles from the likes of Sony, Nintendo and other developers….

Steam Winter Sale is here, so what’s worth getting?

Digital game sales are always a great way to add a few gems to your library, and the Steam Winter Sale is no exception…

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