Gaming

E3 2019 livestream schedule: how and where to watch this year’s press conferences

It’s E3 week everyone, and that means late night press conferences, and more gaming news than you can possibly keep up with. If you’re…

Google Stadia update: the games, the price, and the requirements

Google Stadia is finally available to purchase ahead of its November 2019 launch. The cloud-based streaming gaming system, which was announced in March, is…

Purple, Fortnite-inspired Xbox One S console bundle incoming

A purple Xbox One S is in the works, and you’ll have Fortnite’s popularity to thank for it. According to WinFuture, the console will…

New Steam Chat mobile app launches for iOS and Android

Valve on Wednesday released a new standalone mobile app for Steam in the form of Steam Chat. “The new Steam Chat mobile app is…

Sony, Microsoft team up to develop ‘highly intuitive’ cloud-based gaming services

Sony and Microsoft revealed on Thursday that the two companies are partnering to explore “new innovations to enhance customer experiences in their direct-to-consumer entertainment…

Steam Link app now available on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV

Valve has finally released an iOS Steam Link app on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. This means that users can…

Fight Thanos with the Avengers’ weapons in ‘Fornite Endgame’ limited-time mode

On Thursday, Epic Games finally revealed the Avengers: Endgame and Fortnite crossover event it teased earlier this week. “Thanos and his Chitauri are invading…

EA’s Battlefront 2 defence is most downvoted comment in reddit history

Star Wars: Battlefront 2 has drawn the ire of the gaming community after it emerged that players had to spend a ton of in-game…

Shattered Realms: a local tribute to classic brawlers

Newly founded Cape Town studio Kopskop Games has released the alpha demo for their debut title, Shattered Realms, a title the devs describe as…

Watch: Unpatched Witcher 3 hits 60fps on Xbox One X

We’ve already seen a PS4 Pro patch for The Witcher 3, bringing a host of improvements to the table. The Xbox One X patch…

Volantia Q&A: we delve into this local Humble Bundle title

You don’t see a game debuting on the Humble Bundle very often, but Volantia: Kingdom in the Sky is one such title. Aside from being…

Your October 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…

PUBG gets Xbox One release date, just before end of year

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) has undoubtedly been the smash hit of 2017, offering a battle royale formula that’s become a phenomenon. We already knew that…

Watch: all the PSVR trailers from Paris Games Week

We’ve already covered some of the big-hitting PS4 titles coming out of Paris Games Week, but what about PSVR? Well, the headset needn’t gather…

Watch: all the new PlayStation reveals from Paris Games Week

Paris Games Week has kicked off and, while it’s not as massive as E3 and the like, it still plays host to some noteworthy…

Watch: how is Hitler censored in German version of Wolfenstein 2?

Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus is finally out worldwide, bringing Nazi-killing action to gamers everywhere. And that includes Germany too. Of course, true to…

Animal Crossing and Sheltered: 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…

Steam, PlayStation Store launch Halloween sale

Horror game fan? Or maybe you just want a good deal on some quality titles, regardless of genre. Either way, Sony and Valve have…

Super Mario Odyssey review: a madcap(py) adventure

Who says platformers are dead? Between Super Lucky’s Tale, the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Sonic Mania and Yooka-Laylee, it’s clear that platformers are…

Will SA retailers have enough Nintendo Switch stock for holidays?

More than half a year after its release and the Nintendo Switch is still enjoying chart-topping sales around the world. The hybrid console has…

Here’s how to play Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp right now

Earlier this week we saw Nintendo reveal more details about Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, its latest mobile game. The Japanese company revealed that the…

Steam digital gift cards are now a thing (for SA as well)

Steam has generally been one of the better gaming platforms when it comes to gift support, allowing users to buy titles for loved ones. We’ve also…

4 subscription gaming services you should keep an eye on

Netflix has pretty much revolutionised how we consume movies and TV shows, bringing a slew of content for a monthly subscription fee. The gaming…

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