It’s already past the halfway point of 2014 and while we’ve seen many organisations (and even websites) come and go this year, there’s still plenty on offer from established and the next wave of news organisations to keep you entertained in the South African gaming scene. For those wondering, we may have appeared quieter than usual on the events front ourselves,…
Good morning everyone. We hope you wake up every morning full of excitement and enthusiasm because you know that there’s another Gaming News Wrap waiting for you. If not, then that’s hurtful. Really hurtful. Games The ‘Combat Ready Starter Pack’ for World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition will be available at retailers from 12 August in North and South America,…
Welcome to another dose of news all about what’s happened and will happen in South African gaming and eSports. Here’s a spoiler: Quite a lot happens actually if you just care to look. In case you missed it, the Xbox One will launch in South Africa on 23 September. What has changed since you may have previously heard that, is…
South Africa. This is your news. And it starts with bad news first. iVentsZA iVentsZA has announced that its ‘StepUp’ LAN has been postponed. While no new dates have been confirmed, rumours suggest it has been delayed by a month. No reasons have been given, and it appears even a number of parties involved in planning portions of the event…
Good morning all. Yes, you can breathe a sigh of relief. You made it to the weekend again. Games Call of Duty Advanced Warfare will bring plenty of new elements to the tried and tested Call of Duty multiplayer. Sledgehammer says “you’re going to find that new is what it’s all about” and that “it’s a big step forward.” We will be…
Another week has come and gone in the SA gaming community and that means we got your covered on the happenings right here. SteelSeries SteelSeries is planning to become the major player in South African eSports by offering “up to 30% off on any purchase of high performance SteelSeries gaming gear” in July. More details, as well as participating retailers, can…
Always wonder who actually reads these opening paragraphs sometimes. Humans? Zombies? Nobodies? Either way, it’s the wrap of all the goings on in South African gaming both in the week that’s past, and the week (and a bit) coming up. Just a tip to local organisers. Detail your events fully please. People are a lot more likely to sign up…
Eight of the top Call of Duty competitive teams will be competing at X Games Austin from June 6-8 in the MLG X Games Invitational, marking a first in X Games history. The Call of Duty Blog reveal that the top three teams will be awarded with the first-ever X Games medals for an eSports competition! The eight teams that…
Yes, there’s another month coming up in South African gaming. Shame on you if you didn’t think there was. There’s always another month. Weekend One (6 to 8 June) The first full weekend of June starts off as the busy one. The zombies and some human friends from TTSA will be at Trenchtown on Saturday. FIFA 14 and Forza 4…
As sure as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, we’ll cover the goings-on in the South African gaming scene. If we stop, it’s most likely that the sun may rise in the west and set in the east, marking the end for all… Trenchtown Gaming Tournament On Saturday 31 May, we achieved a little milestone.…