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Q&A: Xbox’s Albert Penello on exclusives, PC Game Pass and more

The Xbox One X is out of the gate, giving gamers the chance to get to grips with the most powerful gaming console ever…

By the numbers: Gearburn’s top ten articles of 2017

We’re less than a week away from the end of the year, so it seems like a no-brainer to look at the most popular…

Steam Winter Sale is here, so what’s worth getting?

Digital game sales are always a great way to add a few gems to your library, and the Steam Winter Sale is no exception…

Apple cracks down on lootboxes, devs now have to disclose details

Lootboxes have become one of the most contentious issues in the gaming industry in recent times, as everything from PC and console titles to…

Wiehahn’s most anticipated RPGs of 2018

Can you feel that familiar excitement, that buzz of anticipation that grips us at the turn of every new year? A brave new world…

9 noteworthy Nintendo Switch games coming in 2018

The Nintendo Switch has enjoyed a barn-burning launch year, delivering a host of must-play video games in less than 12 months on the market….

Inside and T20 Card Cricket: 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…

15+ excellent old games for your low-end computer

Who wouldn’t love a monster gaming computer, right? After all, being able to play the latest titles at stupendous resolutions and with a smooth…

Nintendo Switch Online: what to know before downloading app?

The Nintendo Switch Online app is now available to download for Android and iOS, although the servers aren’t actually up yet. Of course, it…

Splatoon 2: what are the reviews saying?

The original Splatoon represented a rather whacky and original take on the multiplayer shooter. Featuring kaleidoscopic visuals, unique traversal mechanics and fun paintball-style ink…

Nintendo Switch Online app finally hits Android, iOS

The Nintendo Switch has truly been a sales phenomenon since its launch in March 2017, but one of the biggest issues has been the…

4 hacker-friendly gaming consoles you should get right now

We’ve seen some great strides towards having proper PS3 emulation on PC, allowing gamers to put the console in the cupboard but still play…

Motorsport Manager Mobile 2 and Snoopy Pop: 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…

Gran Turismo Sport hits final stretch, gets 18 October launch

Gran Turismo Sport might be the most eagerly anticipated PS4 exclusive of 2017, but when’s it coming out anyway? Fortunately, Sony and Polyphony Digital…

GORN: a whacky, gory VR title from South Africa’s Free Lives

We’ve seen Broforce and Genital Jousting make a splash (ew), but South Africa’s own Free Lives has already released its next title in the…

Watch Conan O’Brien and Kate Upton play Cuphead

Conan O’Brien’s Clueless Gamer series is usually one of the more humorous gaming-focused bits on TV, as the late night host plays games with…

Q&A: Jump CEO on their Netflix-style service for indie games

Earlier this week, we reported on Jump, being a subscription service to play indie games. The ad-free, all-you-can-eat service makes use of “HyperJump” downloading…

Dota 2: The International 2017 breaks prize pool record

Last year saw Dota 2‘s The International tournament raise $20.7-million for its prize pool, making it the richest prize in all of esports. Surely,…

Can’t wait? SNES Mini now available to preorder on Raru

Nintendo’s miniature NES was a sensation upon its release last year, being produced in small numbers but seeing great demand. So we were happy…

Tested: Jump is a Netflix-style subscription service for indie games

We’ve seen EA launch EA Access and Microsoft launch its Xbox Game Pass service. Now we have another subscription-based, all-you-can-eat gaming service in the…

Fire Pro Wrestling breaks 10 year absence, launches today

After a lengthy absence (we don’t count the Xbox 360 spin-off), the Fire Pro Wrestling franchise has finally seen a new game in the…

Watch: Celeb who mocked SA gaming becomes games fest host

The gaming industry has come in leaps and bounds, both globally and in South Africa. Between a growing general gaming population and the explosive…

Better Late Than Never: Thimbleweed Park and The Final Station reviewed

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…

How VR Meditation Apps Like Realms of Flow and Others Are Redefining Our Connection with Reality

Transforming Healthcare in Africa with Technology

How forex trading is transforming startup investment strategies

How One Energy Project Could Reshape Climate Action

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

German luxury cars require a rethink for China

Trump wins – Tesla goes beyond $1 Trillion

Vivo update – a big safety gain