Playstation

4 other classic consoles that deserve a Mini release

Last year saw Nintendo release the mini NES (review), being a diminutive version of the NES machine, delivering well over a dozen preloaded titles. It was…

Sony explains lack of cross-platform online play

We’ve seen titles like Minecraft and Rocket League being announced with cross-platform play in recent times. Both titles will be playable across PC, Nintendo…

PlayStation Plus games for June leaked: are they any good?

Paying for a PlayStation Plus subscription means you get cloud storage, online multiplayer and some welcome discounts. But it also means that you get…

Gran Turismo Sport closed beta open for (US) entries

It may have been delayed from its original 2016 release, but there’s still a lot to like about PS4-exclusive Gran Turismo Sport. Between the…

PS4 firmware 4.50 out tomorrow, Boost Mode in tow

The 4.50 firmware update for the PS4 represents a rather exciting upgrade for PS4 and PS4 Pro owners alike. And now, gamers can see what all…

PlayStation Network is down: here’s what we know

Anyone looking to enjoy some online gaming fun on any of the PlayStation consoles tonight will be in for some unwelcome news. The PlayStation…

Yup, the glacier white PS4 ‘slim’ model is coming to SA

In an announcement from local PlayStation distributor Ster-Kinekor, the company revealed that the ‘Glacier White’ version of the PS4 ‘slim’ will be making its way to the…

PlayStation Network currently down in South Africa [Update]

Update #1, 8.02pm: Well, that didn’t last long. After an hour of downtime, PSN is now back up in South Africa and some parts…

E3 2016 is torn a new one by this hilarious, scathing video review

Perhaps we’re bucking the trend a bit, but we quite liked E3 2016. Apart from EA‘s conference, the others were laden with gameplay footage…

Nostalgia, vikings and facial hair: what I loved about E3 2016

Once again we have been treated to another E3, and as always it feels even more spectacular than the one before. But each year…

Microsoft Xbox won E3 2016 according to social media numbers

E3 is an event that means a lot of things to a lot of people. It’s like the World Cup for games but with…

Sony PlayStation E3 2016 recap: here’s what you missed

Unlike Microsoft, Sony didn’t want to make the centre of its conference its hardware. Instead, the company spent a good portion of its 75-minute…

E3 2016: What will Sony be showing off at the conference?

For the latest news, analysis and banter, stick to our E3 2016 live blog. This year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) might not have as…

Want a copy of Uncharted 4 now? Head to the UK

This is if you’re not willing to wait for the official street date, 10 May. It seems like one store got a little overzealous…

The last official PS2 servers have been shut down

It’s the end of an era for the gaming industry, as Square Enix turns off the last PS2 servers for Final Fantasy XI. The…

PlayStation VR: snag one for $399 from October 2016

Sony’s virtual reality push was finally given a shove into the real world last night, as the company announced pricing and availability plans for…

PlayStation 4 firmware 3.50 Musashi: the features you can expect

It’s about that time again, when Sony‘s crew of coders put together a refreshed firmware package for the PlayStation 4. On that note, the…

The PlayStation TV is dead in Japan

Hands up if you saw this one coming. The death knell has finally sounded for PlayStation TV as Sony this weekend pulled the micro-console…

Reviewing The Classics: we play Dino Crisis (1999)

Stand by for retro reviews done right, folks. Reviewing The Classics is a series where Gearburn staff play some of their most loved retro…

Hardcore ASTRO gaming headsets now available in South Africa

The ASTRO range of headsets and accessories are now available in South Africa. Local video games distributor, Megarom Interactive, has picked up the licence…

Sony unboxes the original PlayStation console, celebrates 20 years

Remember that dirty-dishwater coloured console Sony launched back in 1995? Well, it turned 20 on 9 September 2015, and its parents are massively proud….

PS4 update 2.03 brings stability improvements, new themes

If your console was plugged in and connected to the internet last night, you probably would’ve noticed an update had been installed. Version 2.03…

Sony PlayStation turns 20 today, celebrates with PS4 Anniversary Edition

It’s been a long road for the current-gen consoles of today. Before many got their hands on a Sony PlayStation controller, gamers were fighting…

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Verified YouTube accounts get new look and updated requirements

Twitter is testing ‘hide replies’ feature in the US and Japan

SA had bumper VC year in 2018 with investments up 31% over 2017, reveals report

SA online shopping service Yebo Fresh secures funding from E4EAfrica founders

Is spike in energy deals evidence that Section 12J funds are driving VC boom in SA?

Apex Legends season 3 to feature new Legend and ‘obliterating directed-energy’ rifle

Apple Arcade is now live in South Africa for R85 per month

iPhone 11 pricing: here’s what you’ll pay in South Africa

African car company Mureza to debut Prim8 mini-SUV at Automechanika Johannesburg

2020 Nissan GTR 50th Anniversary edition hits SA, starts at R2.4m

All new Toyotas will come with in-car WiFi and telemetry from September