Some mobile titles have made trillions of rands thanks to a combination of charm and gameplay.
The most popular gaming platforms in 2022
February’s Digital 2022 report for South Africa has been published by Kepios, and shows that more South Africans play games on smartphones than on any other platform.
Tencent acquires majority share in game developer Tequila Works
Tencent, the Chinese media mogul, has expanded its video gaming portfolio by acquiring a majority share in Tequila Works.
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Gaming Journalism Internship – Apply now
Broad Media is growing its editorial team and has a great opportunity for a graduate who wants to work in online gaming journalism.
Big Xbox Cloud Gaming performance update for iPhone and iPad
Microsoft announced yesterday afternoon that they have released a performance update for Xbox Cloud Gaming for iPhone and iPad.
EA Play Live 2022 is cancelled
Electronic Arts announced yesterday that it has cancelled its EA Play Live event for 2022.
GTA 5 and GTA Online now available
The next-gen versions of GTA V and GTA Online have been released on PS5 and offer improved features.
Arise of Awakener – The game that could be the next Dragon’s Dogma
If you enjoyed Dragon’s Dogma and wished it had a sequel, here is a game to watch.
5 reasons you should be excited for Hogwarts Legacy
Avalanche has teased of information about the game since its initial reveal at a PlayStation 5 event in 2021, and this has generated massive hype amongst RPG fans.
3 months free Xbox Game Pass – If you’ve played a new Microsoft game
Microsoft has announced that PC players who played Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon or Age of Empires 4 before the end of February 2022 can get three free months of Game Pass.
Hogwarts Legacy Showcase announced for 17 March
PlayStation has confirmed that the next State of Play will include a comprehensive look into the much-anticipated Hogwarts Legacy gameplay.
Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness launches 17 March
GrapeOcean Technologies and V Publishing have announced that Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness will officially launch on Steam and GoG on the 17th of March 2022.
Microsoft brings its DirectStorage API to game developers
Microsoft has announced that it has released its DirectStorage API technology to game developers, allowing games to utilise the latest PC storage technology fully.
Risk of Rain 2 – Immediate high-octane action
Here’s why Risk of Rain 2 is the third-person action roguelike I’ve been compulsively playing each evening.
The best fibre deals for gaming
In order to game online you need a stable connection – here are the best fibre deals currently available.
5 mobile games you should be playing right now
Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, it’s no surprise that the mobile gaming space has exploded.
Midnight Ghost Hunt to hit Early Access soon
Here’s why you should be excited for the upcoming online multiplayer game Midnight Ghost Hunt.
Free trial of Monster Hunter Rise on Nintendo Switch
Capcom has released a free trial version Monster Hunter Rise on Switch, available to all Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.
Dead Space remake to release in early 2023
Dead Space’s remake has received an official release window – here’s what you can expect.
Ubisoft resets all employee passwords after cyber attack
Ubisoft has initiated a company-wide employee password reset after a ‘cyber security incident’ was detected last week.
Steam Prices – South Africa vs the US vs the UK
Here’s how South African Steam prices compare with US and UK prices.