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Sony’s PlayStation 5 will play games in 8K, feature AMD chips

Concrete details of Sony’s next-generation PlayStation gaming console have broken cover. Finally. We’ve been treated to a mid-fourth generation micro-upgrade from both PlayStation and…

Disc-free Xbox One images, release date and price leaked

Images leaked by WinFuture this weekend seem to have confirmed that Microsoft is indeed planning to release a disc-free Xbox One console this year….

Twitch Sings is a live karaoke game for streamers and fans

On Friday, Twitch released its first live karaoke game for streamers and fans called Twitch Sings. “With live singing, multiplayer modes, and features that…

Like guns? You’ll love the reveal trailer for Borderlands 3

Gearbox Software dropped an official reveal trailer for Borderlands 3 on Thursday, giving players their first taste of the upcoming game. The sequel comes…

Sony reveals Marvel’s Iron Man VR for PlayStation VR

Sony this week revealed a new game trailer for Marvel’s Iron Man VR for PlayStation VR. “In Marvel’s Iron Man VR the player, who…

Google Stadia is the company’s new multi-device, cloud-based gaming service

Google on Tuesday officially revealed Stadia, its cloud-based gaming service, at this year’s Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. “Stadia is a new video…

This is the Xbox’s new special edition Phantom White controller

Microsoft’s Xbox divison has revealed its second Phantom Series controller for its consoles, called the Phantom White Special Edition. Like its black predecessor, the…

Apex Legends hits 50 million players in just four weeks

Well, that was quick. In just 28 days since its launch, EA’s free battle royale first-person shooter Apex Legends has cracked the 50-million player…

The Rand Show to host Fornite tournament and dance competition

The 2019 Rand Show has announced that it will host the Fornite Gaming Tournament and Dance Off, with R100 000 in prizes up for…

South Africans really, really want local Apex Legends servers

You’ve probably heard the news, Respawn-developed Apex Legends is already a hit and its only been out in the universe for two weeks. This…

Fornite update introduces mobile controller support

Fortnite now has mobile controller support, thanks to a new game update issued by Epic Games. Outlined in version 7.30’s patch notes, the new…

PlayStation Plus users are getting 90GB more cloud storage, ‘For Honor’ in Feb

In its monthly free game announcement, PlayStation revealed that Plus members will see an increase to their cloud storage capacity from 10GB to 100GB….

Microsoft wants to become the ‘Netflix for games’

Microsoft firmly believes that it will become the “Netflix for games”. This according to an interview with CEO Satya Nadella, conducted by Business Insider…

Xbox Game Pass: new games include Mortal Kombat X, PES 19

Microsoft has revealed another haul of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in December, just a day after its original announcement. Xbox Game Pass…

4 new game trailers from the Game Awards you might’ve missed

The Game Awards 2018 wasn’t just an awards show, but also a launch even for a number of upcoming video games. Apart from the…

Trailer: Mortal Kombat 11 is coming April 2019

The first official trailer for Mortal Kombat 11 was release in a surprise reveal at The Game Awards 2018, which took place this week….

Red Dead Online beta will be playable tomorrow

A month after Red Dead Redemption 2’s release, Rockstar Games has finally announced that Red Dead Online beta will go live tomorrow. “Built from…

A disc-free Xbox One is reportedly in the works

Microsoft is set to release a new “disc-less” Xbox One console next year, according to Microsoft-centric site Thurrott. “The company is planning to release…

Black Friday 2018: Microsoft details discounts for Xbox console and games

Microsoft has announced upcoming Black Friday deals for its Xbox devices and services. “The holidays are almost here, and Xbox is back this year…

You can now buy PlayStation furniture to match your console

PlayStation now has a line of furniture. This week the company announced that PBTeens, a furniture store, has created pieces inspired by its brand….

PlayStation Plus’ free November games include Yakuza Kiwami, Bulletstorm

PlayStation has revealed the free game line up for November on its online platform PlayStation Plus. The two games, Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition and…

These are the 20 retro games launching on the PlayStation Classic

PlayStation Classic’s release is just over a month away and Sony has finally revealed all 20 games that will feature on the miniature console….

Here’s why I have serious Red Dead Redemption 2 FOMO right now

The day has finally arrived: Red Dead Redemption 2 is being played on Xbox Ones and PlayStation 4 consoles worldwide. Unfortunately, I’m not one…

Tropical Cyclone Kenneth has made landfall: everything you need to know

We saw ‘Avengers: Endgame’ and here’s what you should know

Hurricane-strength Cyclone Kenneth set to strike Mozambique tonight

Want to pitch your startup at the Africa Tech Summit London? Applications close next Tuesday

CcHub, Google to select 10 African deep tech startups to tour five Asian cities this August in PitchDrive II initiative

Apple’s working on two new versions of the AirPods, reports suggest

Google Pixel 3a showcased in tweeted image leak

Update: Samsung Galaxy Fold to launch in South Africa ‘mid-May’

The connected car, satellites and the hybrid connectivity of the future [Sponsored]

Gallery: This is the new 2020 edition Subaru Legacy

Ram 1500’s new tailgate splits in multiple directions