Coming soon: rAge 2024
The 22nd edition of the really Awesome gaming expo (rAge) will run from 29 November to 1 December at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (JEC), Nasrec. This year's ticket options include: * Day Pass: Enjoy a full day of excitement with a one-day pass, giving you access to...
How games can help connect with Gen Z and their calls for change
Since mid-June, Kenyans have been engaged in mass protests against proposed tax increases and the administration of President William Ruto. While the Kenyan protests are currently grabbing headlines, they speak to a global desire for change among Gen Zs around the...
Now UNO is available for in-car gaming
Mattel, AirConsole, and BMW Group have announed that Mattel's classic card game UNO will be revealed this week for in-car gaming at gamescom 2024. "We continue to increase the value of the overall digital experience for our customers," says Stephan Durach, senior...
The synergy between esports and education
Esports, once dismissed as a frivolous pastime, has evolved into a dynamic intersection of entertainment, technology, and education. This transformation is not only reshaping perceptions but also providing significant benefits across educational levels. From primary...
AI in iGaming: The fine line between innovation and responsibility
OpenAI's launch of ChatGPT on November 30, 2022 was an inflection point for the technology industry. In an instant, artificial intelligence (AI) was transformed from something that the person in the street knew of mostly through science-fiction films and books into a...
How to choose your first gaming laptop
Every day, thousands of people become fearless warriors, cunning detectives, or legendary heroes. Some join their friends and competitors in online matches. Others solve brain-bending puzzles or manage a motley crew of characters through epic sagas. They fight...
LG is Esports World Cup 2024 official partner
LG Electronics (LG) has been announced as the official partner of the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2024, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 3 July to 25 August. Formerly known as Gamers8, EWC is an annual international esports tournament. This year's edition -...
Hyprop partners with MTN on gaming tournament
The MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience, now in its second year, it is the largest national mall-based gaming tournament to be held in South Africa. The event will feature a series of eight qualifier events held at Hyprop Malls across the nation over the next four months,...
DCC adds Lenovo Legion gaming laptops
Lenovo's range of Legion gear has firmly established itself as one of the top choices for gamers looking to seriously up their game. Two new Legion gaming laptops are now set to light up the local gaming scene and are now available from official Lenovo distributor in...
These are the Esports games to be played in 2024
The International Esports Federation (IESF) for the 2024 World Esports Championships (WEC) has thus announced the game titles for its official competition. They are: * Counter-Strike 2 (open) * Counter-Strike 2 (female) * DOTA 2 (open) * eFootball (Open) * Mobile...
Nutanix powers 24-hour BYOC gaming at rAge
Nutanix will again run the bring-your-own-computer/console (BYOC) LAN at rAge this weekend. The Nutanix team and the rAge IT crew have laid over 7km of network wiring and 1km of electrical wiring to establish a custom power distribution system alongside a backup...
Tips for getting started with an esports programme
Simply generating a conversation around competitive gaming can help your school get on track to be a game-changer, but make sure to set out a strategy and get buy-in from stakeholders. By Chris Buchanan, client solutions director at Dell Technologies South Africa As...