{"id":115681,"date":"2017-02-26T12:30:27","date_gmt":"2017-02-26T10:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=115681"},"modified":"2017-02-24T15:55:01","modified_gmt":"2017-02-24T13:55:01","slug":"photos-inside-the-nexus-gaming-centre-in-johannesburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/115681-photos-inside-the-nexus-gaming-centre-in-johannesburg","title":{"rendered":"Photos: Inside the Nexus gaming centre in Johannesburg"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Nexus is a centre for\u00a0gamers and geeks, and is the new home of AWX and Outer Limits.<\/p>\n

Occupying a two-story building in Randburg, the\u00a0Nexus<\/strong> <\/a>hosts a variety of gaming experiences \u2013 including gaming stores, a restaurant, LAN venues, and hardware showcases.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Nexus is a hub for geek communities, a place where you can pop in, chat to your mates, experience new things, and browse an amazing library of products,\u201d said the Nexus\u2019s Hylton Goodwin.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Nexus aims to be a one-stop shop for everything geeky, driving community interaction and events.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The centre opened in December and has partnered with a number of gaming brands to create one of the most exciting gaming venues in Johannesburg.<\/p>\n

The venue offers a great place for gamers to gather and play their favourite titles \u2013 online or offline.<\/p>\n

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The Nexus<\/h3>\n

\"Nexus<\/a><\/p>\n

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AWX and Outer Limits<\/h3>\n

The AWX and Outer Limits store takes up a large area and stocks a wide range of gaming products \u2013 from graphics cards and PS4 titles, to board games and figurines.<\/p>\n

\"AWX<\/a><\/p>\n

\"AWX<\/a><\/p>\n

\"AWX<\/a><\/p>\n

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LAN and eSports Room<\/h3>\n

Upstairs, a room devoted to competitive PC gaming contains numerous powerful ITX PCs, BenQ monitors, high-quality peripherals, and bean bags.<\/p>\n

\"LAN<\/a><\/p>\n

\"LAN<\/a><\/p>\n

\"LAN<\/a><\/p>\n

\"LAN<\/a><\/p>\n

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Gaming Hall<\/h3>\n

A large room is dedicated to tabletop and trading card gaming and general events.<\/p>\n

\"Gaming<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Gaming<\/a><\/p>\n

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MakerBot Printing<\/h3>\n

Makers and hobbyists can use MakerBot 3D printers to bring their designs to life.<\/p>\n

\"MakerBot<\/a><\/p>\n

\"MakerBot<\/a><\/p>\n

\"MakerBot<\/a><\/p>\n

\"MakerBot<\/a><\/p>\n

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Predator Experience<\/h3>\n

Acer\u2019s Predator Experience Room shows off the latest gaming hardware from Acer, including the monstrous Predator 21X gaming laptop.<\/p>\n

The room also has a number of HTC Vive VR headsets.<\/p>\n

\"Predator<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Predator<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Predator<\/a><\/p>\n

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Projector Racing<\/h3>\n

Using the provided Acer Predator short-throw projector and a Thrustmaster racing set-up, racing enthusiasts can play in the dedicated driving room.<\/p>\n

\"Projector<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Projector<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Projector<\/a><\/p>\n

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PSVR<\/h3>\n

Fans of virtual reality gaming can try out the PlayStation VR headset in the PS4 VR room.<\/p>\n

\"PSVR<\/a><\/p>\n

\"PSVR<\/a><\/p>\n

\"PSVR<\/a><\/p>\n

\"PSVR<\/a><\/p>\n

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Xbox One<\/h3>\n

The Xbox room includes eight Xbox One consoles and TVs, perfect for Halo or FIFA 17.<\/p>\n

\"Xbox<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Xbox<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Xbox<\/a><\/p>\n

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Nexus Cafe<\/h3>\n

Geeks and gamers can take a break from playing and hit\u00a0the Nexus Cafe, which inhabits the central courtyard. It serves breakfast, lunch, and fantastic milkshakes.<\/p>\n

\"Nexus<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Nexus<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Nexus<\/a><\/p>\n

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This article first appeared on MyBroadband <\/a><\/strong>and is republished with permission.<\/em><\/p>\n

Now read:\u00a0Inside the VR Arcade in Johannesburg<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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