Michelin Cup comes to SA
Michelin has announced the launch of Michelin Cup for E-Gamers in South Africa. Designed in partnership with PlayStation's world-class and authentic driving game franchise Gran Turismo, the contest began on 29 November and will run to 18 December 2021. In 2019,...
E-sports gold rush could be an investment game-changer
The question as to whether investors should be looking to esports for their next big investment opportunity shouldn't be 'why', but rather 'why not' write Sally Jukes, partner, and Carl Bosma, director at BDO South Africa. No longer the simple video gaming and...
Could games be used to combat health and vaccine misinformation
Following hot on the heels of the global spread of Covid-19 was the dissemination of misinformation and conspiracy theories about its origins (with claims ranging from it being caused by 5G cellular networks, to it being developed as a bioweapon), and the motivations...
Ford SA launches Team Fordzilla Nations Cup
Ford South Africa is gearing up for its next Esports sim-racing competition, which is set to launch on 23 August. The competition, which is free to enter and open to all age groups, will be the first time that South African sim-racers will be able to represent their...
Why women are slaying in the gaming world
The gaming industry is growing exponentially, and so is the participation of women players. Leading this female-driven revolution are a handful of top women gamers who believe women can change the eSport and gaming world as we know it. Africa's increasing youth...
Get the best out of mobile gaming with a budget smartphone
Local gaming leader Ekasi Esports says mobile gaming, online learning and remote working are set for continued stellar growth as South Africa looks to March 2022 as its herd immunity target. "Combine the ongoing virus threat; the fact that a third of our population is...
Electronic component shortages leave gamers wanting
Electronic component shortages, specifically semiconductors and substrates for central processing units (CPUs), have created a massive problem for many industries, including the gaming industry, leaving consumers in limbo as they are unable to get their hands-on new...
Plummeting mobile data fires up gaming
The cost of mobile data in South Africa is in welcome decline and anecdotal evidence suggests mobile gaming is experiencing unprecedented growth. That's according to local gaming leader Ekasi Esports which says the fact that South Africa climbed from 148th to 136th...
Trends that will redefine the mobile gaming experience
Mobile gaming has come into its own over the past few years. Analysts say the gaming industry generated $85-billion in value in 2020, while an estimated 2,5-billion people play games on mobile devices. By Rami Osman, director for corporate sales and marketing at...
How fitness can step up your gaming
From everyday enthusiasts to esports professionals, the gaming industry surged in 2020. This growth also increased competition, challenging esports’ premier athletes and novice gamers alike to find ways beyond the screen to level up their play. Enter Jasper Schellens,...
How private clubs can join Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA)
Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) is the national federation for Board games, Card games, Esports, and Wargames. MSSA promotes all the different disciplines equally, although each affiliated club may pick-and-choose which discipline it wishes to promote in its club....
Kaspersky iHub, G-Core Labs team up to support gaming startups
Kaspersky Innovation Hub (iHub) and edge cloud provider G-Core Labs have joined forces to search for and support promising gaming projects. The partnership between the global companies will provide expertise, infrastructure and resources to prospects that have the...