Another week, another South African Gaming News Wrap. We do it because we can and care. From today (31 May) at 2pm, you can catch a couple of local FIFA players strutting their stuff against the best in the world in the FIFA eWorld Cup Global Series Playoffs in Amsterdam. No, you don’t have to go to Holland to watch.…
Mettlestate and ASUS Republic of Gamers are bringing Dota 2 fans in South Africa a tournament – the ASUS ROG Dota 2 Cup The tournament offers a R55,000 prize pool and will be open to all teams via registration. An open qualifier into a 16-team group stage will lead to a double elimination bracket which all concludes on 12 August. Registrations…
If you’re into gaming and geek culture, then this coming weekend is the one for you. There is plenty on the horizon and it’s almost happening all over the country. Details can be found below, but let’s kick off with local articles you may have missed recently: Zombiegamer: Souzern Lions brings FACEIT to South Africa Zombiegamer: CS:GO Evetech Champions League and show…
Mettlestate – along with their partners Evetech and Lenovo – have announced the Evetech Champions League (ECL) for CS:GO. To mark the announcement, things will kick off with a legends against contenders exhibition match. The legends team will feature some familiar names, while the contenders will be one of three teams. The team to feature however will be determined by…
It’s a wrap. Tasty and filled with bite-sized edible pieces. And hopefully it sates your hunger just a little. Yes, it’s the SA Gaming News Wrap. Tonight (17 May in case you arrive here tomorrow), sees the Black Ops IIII reveal event. You can catch it unfold here from 7pm. Some local interest articles you may have missed recently: Esports…
We can’t help but notice all the new voices appearing in the local scene wanting to talk about South African gaming and esports. Welcome we say. Welcome to the original undead home of just that specific conversation. A few articles you may have missed this past week: Zombiegamer: VS Gaming FIFA eWorld Cup | The results are in Zombiegamer: [Photos] FanCon…
The SA Gaming News Wrap took a little break over the last few weeks. Blame it on any reason you care to, but it’s back and better than ever before. OK. It’s just back. But that should be enough right? ACGL: [Photos] Call of Duty Minor Lan at Funderland ACGL: [Photos] 31 March Minor Lan at Funderland ACGL: Season 2 – Home Page,…
Once a week, a zombie shuffles around the local internet searching for all things related to South African gaming and esports. And then they wrap it up with a neat little bow just for you right here. Zombiegamer: Updates on RSA teams @WESG | Featuring Ashley “BrinkeR” Groves ACGL: Minor LAN Registrations Open ESI: Overwatch heroes: female gamers in South Africa Game…
Been a week of firsts in South Africa with the big news that Comic Con was making its official debut later this year, and that local servers for Rainbow Six Siege were on the horizon. And some say, nothing good ever happens here… Some news you may have missed in the last week: Zombiegamer: AfrEsports | Details, schedule and more Zombiegamer: Comic…
South African gaming is one place we should all be able to forget prejudice and embrace everyone. Sadly, it seems, that’s not always the case. As we head into the weekend and on to another week of local esports and gaming, remember that sometimes, it’s not always about you. Support the scene and ultimately, it will support you. Let’s get…