It’s almost May, that means that Free Comic Book Day is just around the corner. What it also means is a huge number of Mortal Kombat X tournaments are about to take place throughout the country. And if you aren’t much interested in competing, then you’re more than welcome to just spectate.
Free Comic Book Day
When: Saturday, 2 May 2015
Where: Contact your nearest comic book store for information
Cost: It’s free, duh!
Details: Readers Den Comic Shop, Cosmic Comics South Africa, Outer Limits, Zed Bee’s Comic Universe
Garden Route LAN
Where: George Civic Theatre, 6529 George, Western Cape
When: Saturday, 2 May 2015 – 10:00
Cost: N/A
Details: Garden Route LAN Gaming
SA Mortal Kombat X Tournament Qualifiers (Gauteng)
Although registration has now closed to participate in the tournament, you can still spectate the event.
Where: Internet Solutions, Le Mans Building 57 Sloane Street, Johannesburg, 2191, South Africa
When: Saturday, 9 May 2015
Cost: Free (no under 18s)
Details: Mortal Kombat Cup
Mortal Kombat X Tournament
Where: Braccianos eSports Lounge, Brackenfell, Cape Town
When: Saturday, 9 May 2015 – 11:00
Cost: R20.00
Details: Braccianos e-Sports Lounge
Mortal Kombat X Tournament
Where: Games On Gaming Lounge, 135 Main Road, Rondebosch, 7700 Cape Town, Western Cape
When: Saturday, 9 May 2015 – 17:00 onward
Cost: R50.00 (Prizes to be won)
Details: Mortal Kombat Cup
Racing Event
Where: 238 Main Road, Observatory, Western Cape
When: Saturday, 9 May 2015 – 11:00 – 20:00
Cost: TBA
Details: Event Page
SA Mortal Kombat X Tournament Qualifiers (KZN)
Although registration has now closed to participate in the tournament, you can still spectate the event.
Where: Durban, Moses Mabhida Stadium
When: Saturday, 16 May 2015
Cost: Free (no under 18s)
Details: Mortal Kombat Cup
Kamimodo Ultimate Gamer
Where: 238 Main Road, Observatory, Western Cape
When: Saturday, 16 May 2015 – 11:00 – 20:00
Cost: TBA
Details: Event Page
SA Mortal Kombat X Tournament Qualifiers (Western Cape)
Although registration has now closed to participate in the tournament, you can still spectate the event.
Where: TBA
When: Saturday, 23 May 2015
Cost: Free (no under 18s)
Details: Mortal Kombat Cup
SA Mortal Kombat X Tournament Qualifiers (Gauteng)
Although registration has now closed to participate in the tournament, you can still spectate the event.
Where: Internet Solutions, Le Mans Building 57 Sloane Street, Johannesburg, 2191, South Africa
When: Saturday, 30 May 2015
Cost: Free (no under 18s)
Details: Mortal Kombat Cup
Do you know of any other gaming events happening in the month of May? Let us know in the comments and forum, and we’ll be sure to add them to the list.
How come the registration for Western Cape Mortal Kombat Qualifiers are already closed? It was never announce it was open! Also, where’s Super Smash Bros.? It’s unfortunate that the Wii U didn’t take off in SA 🙁