Gaming

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…

Watch: Halo Wars 2 launch trailer hits the web

Microsoft’s Halo Wars made for quite an impression upon launch in 2009, offering a refreshing strategy take on the Halo formula. Of course, Halo…

PlayStation 4 Pro gets Boost Mode for non-Pro titles

Microsoft’s Xbox One S was notable for more than just its HDR gaming capabilities, as the machine also received a modest GPU speed boost…

The Last Guardian gets $20 drop, but what about SA?

Say what you will about The Last Guardian, but you can’t deny that it’s one of the most important Sony releases of this generation….

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is 70% off on Steam

I love the Deus Ex franchise, but I’ve only just recently sunk my teeth into Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. After all, AAA games aren’t cheap…

Nioh review diary: git gud or die trying

Welcome to my Nioh review diary. This will be the parchment on which I document my struggle to git gud with yet another Japanese…

Fire Emblem Heroes is out, expect congestion

Fire Emblem Heroes has quietly launched around the world, being the second mobile game from Nintendo. But players aren’t exactly having a trouble-free experience in…

Fire Emblem and Gunman Taco Truck: 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…

Puyo Puyo Tetris is coming to PS4, Switch in SA

The video game series that really should be played by everyone, Puyo Puyo (or Puyo Pop), is coming to South Africa. Puyo Puyo Tetris will…

Watch: the history of the bow and arrow in gaming

I quite like Stuart ‘Xbox Ahoy’ Brown’s gaming videos on YouTube, producing some slick, well-researched clips on a number of subjects. His weapon videos…

There’s a Morrowind expansion coming to The Elder Scrolls Online

If you haven’t had a chance to try out The Elder Scrolls Online (let’s be honest, Skyrim is still amazing and you’re probably still…

First Resident Evil VII: Biohazard DLC out today

If you own a copy of the Resident Evil VII: Biohazard deluxe edition or season pass on PlayStation 4, you’ll be getting the first bit…

Resident Evil VII: Biohazard [PS4] review

During the past decade the Resident Evil franchise has gone through some interesting (read: odd) changes. The shift towards action-heavy titles may have come…

Dirt 4 brings procedurally generated stages to table

Dirt Rally was one of the best games released by Codemasters in recent years, offering an uncompromising rally experience. Now, the company has announced…

Namco founder Masaya Nakamura dies

Namco’s founder Masaya Nakamura has died at the age of 91, Bandai-Namco has announced. Nakamura passed away on 22 January, with the video game company…

South Africa will be getting the Persona 5 collector’s edition [update]

In a press release today, Apex Interactive announced that South Africa will be receiving the collector’s edition of Persona 5 on PlayStation 4. While I…

Ace Combat 7 gets PC, Xbox One release as well

Most people are probably waiting for Horizon: Zero Dawn and Mass Effect: Andromeda, but Ace Combat 7 has tons of eager fans too. Up…

HONOR X9c Redefines Rugged Smartphones with Unmatched Durability and Smart AI Features

South Africans Embrace AI: 71% Excited About Future Impact, New Survey Reveals

Temu Survey Reveals Price is King for South Africans

Purple Elephant Ventures Secures $4.5M Seed Round, Setting Record in Kenya’s Tourism-Tech Scene

Conservio raises $1M to expand sustainable travel

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

Dakar dominated by South African built Hilux Evos

Elkann to create Jeep and Stellantis Meta(morphosis)

Afeela is Honda’s luxury EV – with Sony tech