It’s been another fabulous week in gaming – if you haven’t been around to share every waking minute with us, never you mind, because we’ve got all the big news right here.
The PS Vita is here
Well, the time has arrived and the PS Vita portable console has finally arrived. Starting with a night-before launch in a place with the fanciest bathrooms ever, Sony’s latest console is in our hands – and we have the info on the best deals and details you need to know.
>> PS Vita price roundup
>> PS Vita launched in South Africa: all the details
Guild Wars 2 in focus
For some reason, we woke up this week suddenly very much in love with Guild Wars 2 – there may be foul sorcery at play, but we don’t want it to stop. We’re really looking forward to this one – catch all the info right here.
>> Guild Wars 2 info drop
>> Guild Wars 2: everything you need to know
Beta get in on this
Speaking of Guild Wars, be sure to sign up for the public beta testing – and you might as well check out the beta for CS:GO (and Diablo III) to see if you can break through there as well.
>> Diablo III beta key winners chosen (round 1)
>> Want a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive beta key?
>> Guild Wars 2 public beta registration now open!
Rumour mill
Oh lookey! More rumours! No need to thank us – we love frivolous speculation as much as the next guy.
>> iPad 3 rumours abound, March launch prophesied
>> Rumour control: Sony is developing a 3D camera peripheral
>> Rumour Control: PlayStation 4 to use AMD and Kinect-like device
Blizzard trolls everyone
If the developer of one of the most hotly anticipated games of this year says that they’re unlikely to match player expectations, they’re either refreshingly transparent (ha!) or they’re trolling you. Guess which one Blizzard falls into.
>> Blizzard: “lower your expectations for Diablo III” was a joke
>> Diablo III: “Lower your expectations” says Blizzard
Games unleashed
Here are some more games you can look forward to hearing more about in the coming months – announcements of announcements, and dates to announce announcements, announced. Now announcing:
>> God of War 4 available for pre-order at BT Games
>> Medal of Honor: Warfighter announced
>> Maxis to announce new game in two weeks
What’s happening around you
Feeling down? Like the local gaming community just doesn’t understand you? Out of the loop? Come to our bosom and let us comfort you – South Africa is a busy place, and there’s a lot of gaming going on – and a lot to look forward to – get stuck in!
>> rAge 2012: what you can expect
>> MSSA Gauteng LAN Championships 2012 registrations open
>> StarCraft II NAG Gaming League announced
>> Gauteng E-tolling to begin on April 30
>> Alienware sponsors DoGamaing League with fancy PCs
>> Logitech confirms DoGaming League 2012 sponsorship
>> Free Wi-Fi (including gaming) coming to Stellenbosch
>> Battlefield 3 team SA takes down Australia
WIN WIN WIN
Be sure to check out the forums for these neat competitions – we love you, and want you to know that.
>> Win Saints Row The Third
>> Win a copy of Syndicate
>> Win Diablo III beta codes
Video of the week
>> Borderlands 2 gets launch date, special edition launch date trailer















