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Update: PlayStation’s PSN (not EA) suffering server issues

Update #4, 22 October, 12.41am: It seems that the PlayStation Network is back up for us in South Africa, following a lengthy six-hour spate…

Guerilla explains Horizon Zero Dawn’s epic monsters in new clip

Although it’s only due in February 2017, the PlayStation 4 and PS4 Pro exclusive Horizon Zero Dawn is probably one of the platform’s most…

Backwards compatibility: 5 consoles that will play your old games

Unlike PCs, backwards compatibility isn’t a guarantee when buying a new video game console. Fortunately, there have been quite a few consoles packing the…

PlayStation 4 Pro listed on South Africa’s Raru for R6999

We’re just a few months away from gaming on consoles at 4K (or something incredibly close to it) through the conduit of the PlayStation…

The Tomorrow Children [PS4] review: splendid child labour

Have you ever played a game so confusing, so convoluted and so downright odd that you haven’t a clue what to feel, think or…

PlayStation VR: South Africa availability, pricing incoming

Great news, PlayStation VR fans and fans of the medium in general. Today, reviews of Sony‘s brand new virtual reality headset are slowly emerging…

PlayStation VR reviews are out: so what’s the verdict?

It’s a big holiday season for Sony as the company readies the the PlayStation VR headset for release. But is it actually worth buying?…

You can now test beta PlayStation 4 firmware for Sony

Microsoft has allowed what it calls Insiders to test Windows 10 for a good while before it was released earlier this month, and now…

Chinese OUYE console is a $70 Frankenstein PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

Here’s a thought: what would happen if Sony and Microsoft ever joined forces to create a console in this current generation? A Chinese company…

Darth Vader-inspired PlayStation 4 unleashes the force this November

In prelude to the release of the Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens and Star Wars Battlefront later this year, the force…

Gamescom 2015 preview: livestream details, game reveals and more

For all related news, views and analysis from the heart of Cologne’s gaming epicenter, have a look at our Gamescom 2015 Hub here. It’s…

Sony Xperia M5 is a waterproof, pocket camera powerhouse

There goes Sony again, launching a new device just a few months after its previous round of releases and a few hours prior to…

Gearburn on Hashtag Radio episode #1: gaming, Windows 10 and OnePlus 2

Gearburn on Hashtag Radio is a new monthly segment where our editor Andy Walker, Hashtag Radio’s Zaid Kriel and another in-studio guest talk gaming,…

PlayStation 4 streaming, Ethan Hunt’s return and ‘ZOMBI’: the TGIF Video Roundup

Welcome to the TGIF Video Roundup, a weekly series where we explore, highlight and poke fun at some of the videos, trailers and clips…

Sony announces limited edition Xperia ‘Rose’ M4 Aqua for Women’s Month

Sony has announced that it will be offering its upper mid-range, waterproof handset, the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua, in a limited edition rose finish…

Shenmue 3 funding closes on $6.3-million in new Kickstarter record

When the first Shenmue game released back in 1999, there was no concept of crowdfunding, let alone any structures in place. Nearly 16 years…

PlayStation 4 continues sales slaughter, thanks to ‘Arkham Knight’

According to data released by the NPD Group, the Sony PlayStation 4 outperformed the Xbox One and Nintendo Wii U in US sales figures…

‘Uncharted 2: Among Thieves’ remastered video surfaces, isn’t all that impressive

Uncharted is undoubtedly one of PlayStation’s signature series. The fictional descendant of Sir Francis has been one of the primary reasons for many to…

Until Dawn is ‘scary as hell’ according to new preview video

We’ve had a good few horror games since the current-gen consoles were released, but it seems that the latest PlayStation 4 exclusive Until Dawn…

More than just gaming: 3 key takeaways from E3 2015

You know, the Electronic Entertainment Expo wasn’t always the enormous annual gaming shrine it is today. In the past, many gaming announcements were made…

Sony reveals 1TB ‘Ultimate Player’ PlayStation 4 console

Responding to threats posed by Microsoft, Sony has announced that it will be offering a PlayStation 4 console with a 1TB storage drive dubbed…

PlayStation 4 to focus on future, won’t be getting backward compatibility

It was big news at E3 2015, when Microsoft announced that the Xbox One will receive backward compatibility technology, allowing fans of legacy content…

Verizon exclusive Sony Xperia Z4v boasts upgraded Quad HD screen

Sony‘s smartphone naming convention is getting a little confusing now, especially when looking at the flagship Xperia Z range. The previous king was the…

Samsung Celebrated for Transformative Tech by Consumer Technology Association

GPT 5.2 lands in the API and could reshape how SA builds with AI

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

HONOR’s customer first strategy is reshaping South Africa’s smartphone market

GTA 6 Is Officially Coming in 2026: The New Date, the Delays and the South African Reality Check

The Gaming Gear South Africans Are Actually Buying This December

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel