Gaming

E3 2017: all the major Xbox trailers, news

The second E3 2017 conference (although technically taking place before E3 itself) saw Microsoft and its Xbox business take to the stage for its…

E3 2017: Bioware’s new IP, more at EA conference

The first major E3 2017 conference takes place today, as Electronic Arts takes to the stage to reveal their latest wares. Expect FIFA 18,…

Game Critic Awards: best original games over the years

The Game Critic Awards is an annual event that “recognises the games that will shape the future of interactive entertainment”. The awards are reserved…

Watch: Project Cars 2 gets 22 September release date

The first Project Cars title wasn’t perfect by any stretch, but it was a welcome debut for the series. Between the wide-open vehicle/track catalogue…

Monument Valley 2 and more: this week’s top mobile games

We’re back with a look at the world of mobile games again, featuring a pretty solid roundup this week. As for standout picks? We’re…

5 games we want to see at E3 2017

Here we are once again, eagerly awaiting the arrival of that auspicious occasion known as E3 where we are provided with a glimpse of…

Download these 10 recent mobile games for the toilet

It’s an impressive achievement to see console games running on today’s smartphones, showing just how far we’re coming in terms of technology. Yes, these…

Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2’s getting another free map, new characters

PopCap is doing a remarkable job with EA’s sleeper hit of 2016. Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 is a great game, with bags…

IGN acquires GameTrailers archive, YouTube channel

In a spot of rather big gaming media news, IGN has announced that it has acquired the content of recently shuttered website GameTrailers. As…

Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 review: meat and potatoes

Foliage and carcasses. Thorns and fangs. Sparkly floating flowers and caped Elvis Presleys. This is the Plants vs Zombies series in a nutshell, a…

PlayStation 4 vs Xbox One: What’s the SA price breakdown?

Missed the news? Microsoft will be increasing its Xbox Live rates to R159 a month, making for a massive increase compared to the current…

Watch gameplay of the unreleased Elder Scrolls Travels: Oblivion PSP game

There was a time when The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was coming to Sony’s handheld PlayStation Portable (PSP) console. That time was 2007. Nine…

Dark Souls board game smashes Kickstarter goal, raises over £3.7-mllion [update]

Update, 17 May 2016: The project concluded on 16 May with over £3.7-million (R83-million) in funding. Update, 6 May 2016: The game has reached…

SA’s Xbox Live Gold subscription to cost R159 per month from June [update]

Update: added clarification on three, six, and 12-month subscriptions Microsoft’s Xbox Live Gold (XBL) subscription service will increase from R50 to R159 for South…

Lara, Jade and Samus: 7 of the most badass female characters in gaming

Playable female characters in video games have been over-sexualised and under-represented for years. Recently, there has been greater attention drawn to this imbalance within…

Xbox One backwards compatibility gets multiple disc support for Xbox 360

The ability to play Xbox 360 games on the Xbox One is a rather impressive technical feat, but it’s not without drawbacks though. One…

Project Spark to be shut down by Microsoft

Project Spark, Microsoft’s game-building experience, will be shut down, the company has announced. As of 13 May, the game will no longer be available…

6 key takeaways from Eurogamer’s Lionhead Studios story

It’s hard to believe that Microsoft-owned studio Lionhead shut down last month, being responsible for the iconic Fable franchise. So what kind of legacy has…

Dark Souls 3 review diary: the final entry

Dark Souls 3 is the latest entry in the famously grueling and difficult video game series. We at Gearburn have had a chance to…

Overwatch beta smashes records with 9.7-million players

According to Blizzard Entertainment, Overwatch‘s open beta was the company’s best ever with 9.7-million global players. When the open-beta closed on 10 May, players…

DOOM debuts today: here’s where you can get it in SA

After 12 years, there’s a brand new Doom video game out today. It’s time to jump back into Hell (or wherever) and kill all…

Final Fantasy X, X-2 HD Remaster is finally on PC

The remastered editions of Final Fantasy X and its sequel, Final Fantasy X-2, are now available for PC through steam. The combo is on sale…

Star Trek Online is warping onto PS4, Xbox One soon

For those of you who want to boldly go where no man (read: console player) has gone before, Star Trek Online is heading to…

Huawei’s All-Optical smart-home showcase unleashes a new era of home connectivity in Africa

Broadband Africa Forum 2024

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