Esports on campus heralds a new era of competition and study

One of the fastest growing spectator sports – eSports on campus – is creating copious opportunities in academics, sports and the entire field of STEM, writes By Chris Buchanan, client solutions director at Dell Technologies South Africa. Esports on campus...

How to get involved in the esports scene

The esports industry has grown exponentially over the past few years, with some of the highest-paid players earning up to six figures. While Asia, Europe and South America are home to some of the top esports players, South Africa’s gaming market is on an upward...

SA can benefit from a growing video game ecosystem

Over the last 40 years, video games have evolved to become one of the biggest and most popular entertainment sectors in the world. From its roots in video arcade machines to becoming a niche hobby as personal computers became mainstream, video gaming is now a...

Pause, play, fast forward – the business of gaming

In early 2020, as the world around us came to an abrupt halt, there was one sector that found itself catapulted onto centre stage. By Chris Buchanan, client solutions director at Dell Technologies South Africa and Russia With limited mobility and more time on their...

What makes serious games seriously good?

The term “serious game” may well read as an oxymoron – isn’t a game by its very nature meant to be fun and playful rather than, well, serious? By Glenn Gillis, CEO of Sea Monster But for the longest time, games have been the means by which...

How to choose an Intel gaming CPU

From frame rates to scalable gameplay settings, the CPU is a vital component for gaming. In this article, Intel offers some guidance to users on how to choose the CPU that’s right for them. Processors come with an array of specifications and features that can impact...