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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…

Far Cry 5 Season Pass brings zombies, Mars, Vietnam, Far Cry 3

Ubisoft’s Far Cry series is certainly one of the better first-person franchises out there, and Far Cry 5 looks set to deliver plenty of goodness via…

Read Dead Redemption 2 gets pushed back to October

Red Dead Redemption 2 might be the most eagerly anticipated multi-platform game right now, but it turns out you’ll have to wait a little…

Mario Kart set to hit smartphones, Mario movie in works

Nintendo’s foray into the smartphone world has been a success for the most part, delivering some fun gameplay experiences like Super Mario Run and…

Your January 2018 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…

The Room: Old Sins and Knife Hit: 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…

Shadow of the Colossus remake: what are reviewers saying?

The Shadow of the Colossus remake is one of the more eagerly anticipated PlayStation titles of the year. After all, how can you not…

You can now get a SNES emulator on your hacked PS4

The past month has seen the hacking community go into overdrive after the PS4 was successfully hacked. Earlier this week saw the release of…

The best local multiplayer games for Nintendo Switch

Online gaming has become the new norm for millions of gamers around the world, but there’s something special to be had with local multiplayer…

Review round-up: Celeste is gaming’s latest breakout hit

Combine mountain climbing with Super Meat Boy style antics and you should have a solid idea of what Celeste is all about. Reviews for…

Hacked PS4s can now run PS2 ISOs

The PS4 was recently hacked, allowing for a variety of homebrew software and, almost inevitably, the ability to run pirated games. But who expected…

Budget Diaries: Mr Shadow, Emily is Away and more

Budget Diaries is a new series where Gearburn explores the vast digital landscape of the internet in search of unique and engaging games that…

Xbox Game Pass to get Xbox exclusives on launch day

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is a solid first step into the world of subscription-based gaming, offering just over 100 games for R159 a month. The…

God of War gets 20 April release date, new trailer

The first trailer for the new God of War title drew a ton of positive attention, with subsequent trailers showing that Sony definitely has…

GPD Win 2 portable gaming device smashes Indiegogo target

Last month, we reported on the specs and claimed benchmarks of the GPD Win 2, the successor to the original Windows-based portable gaming device….

Is Steam Lunar New Year Sale next?

Steam sales have become a fixture among PC gamers, being a great way to beef up the library with heavily discounted wares. The Winter…

Better Late Than Never: Getting Over It, Hello Neighbor and Bomber Crew

It’s ‘Better Late Than Never’ time again, the review series that takes a look at the gaming titles we have unforgivably overlooked in recent…

Vox Kiwi Wireless Promises Fibre-Like Speeds Without the Wait

South Africa’s Gen Z Economy Is Rising Fast. Here Is What the New Data Means for Brands, Tech and 2026

Microsoft Launches Project Gecko to Build AI for the Global Majority, Starting in Kenya

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

Sony’s ULT POWER SOUND Range Lands in South Africa With a Bass-Heavy Lineup Built for Local Music Lovers

Monster Brings the Heat to rAge 2025 with Free Cans, Hot Laps and Call of Duty Finals

Acer and Game Roll Out a High-Value Aspire 3 Black Friday Bundle for South Africans

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel