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Gaming

Your A to Z of gaming in 2014
Article
/ 22 January 2014

Your A to Z of gaming in 2014

With the release of the XBox One and Playstation 4, game developers have been hard at work developing new titles to keep gamers glued to their TVs.

By Staff Reporter
The biggest and baddest of 2013 in popular culture
Article
/ 6 January 2014

The biggest and baddest of 2013 in popular culture

From a new Bridget Jones book, a wedge-style boot and hipster beards ad nauseum, we review last year’s biggest, bestselling, and most shared.

By Guardian Reporter
PlayStation 4, Xbox One duke it out
Article
/ 23 December 2013

PlayStation 4, Xbox One duke it out

Sony and Microsoft launched the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One within seven days of each other, but only Sony has made it into South Africa.

By Staff Reporter
Games by Africa set thumbs twitching
Article
/ 11 October 2013

Games by Africa set thumbs twitching

On a hot day in central Lagos, there’s only one way to cut through traffic…

By Staff Reporter
Grand Theft Auto V: Providing the thrill of escape
Article
/ 20 September 2013

Grand Theft Auto V: Providing the thrill of escape

The launch of Grand Theft Auto V (GTA5) had long queues snaking down high streets at daybreak as the first copies went on sale.

By Keith Stuart
Sony PS4 attracts gamers as rival fails to win them over
Article
/ 12 June 2013

Sony PS4 attracts gamers as rival fails to win them over

As the E3 conference takes place, Sony has insisted that the game console war is far from won despite its PR launch triumph over Microsoft.

By Michael Thurston
Thing of beauty: The Xbox One
Article
/ 30 May 2013

Thing of beauty: The Xbox One

When Microsoft unveiled its new games console, the Xbox One, on May 22, tech fans struggled to keep up with an information overload.

By Tom Meltzer
Microsoft joins next-gen gaming fray with new Xbox One
Article
/ 22 May 2013

Microsoft joins next-gen gaming fray with new Xbox One

The console, which is being billed as an all-in-one entertainment device, is set to go head-to-head with Sony’s Playstation 4 when it gets released.

By Ben Kelly
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Podcasts
/ 13 May 2013

M&G Newsroom: May 13 2013

All the latest on the Guptagate, the lowdown on a new multi-platform game and the inside scoop on what went down at the Samas. Hear it all here.

By Staff Reporter
The Playstation 4: supercharged PC architecture
Article
/ 30 April 2013

The Playstation 4: supercharged PC architecture

As the war between console manufacturers heat up, PlayStation 4’s lead architect tells us how Sony has improved the next generation console.

By Staff Reporter
Bioshock Infinite: A game you won’t want to skip
Article
/ 11 April 2013

Bioshock Infinite: A game you won’t want to skip

The brilliance of Bioshock Infinite is that it knows its strengths, delivers where it matters, and leaves its shortcomings unnoticeable.

By Ben Kelly
Who is to blame for racism in online gaming?
Article
/ 25 March 2013

Who is to blame for racism in online gaming?

A new study reports that non-white gamers suffer racial abuse on a daily basis on Xbox Live.

By Guardian Reporter
Tomb Raider: Welcome to the new Lara Croft
Article
/ 12 March 2013

Tomb Raider: Welcome to the new Lara Croft

The latest Tomb Raider is a complete reboot of the popular title, with a fresh-faced Lara Croft that is more character than sex.

By Ben Kelly
War play on the streets of Jo’burg
Article
/ 15 February 2013

War play on the streets of Jo’burg

Google’s rather addictive Ingress app has people exploring their cities in ways they would not otherwise dream of.

By Phillip De Wet
Let your geek flag fly
Videos
/ 8 October 2012

Let your geek flag fly

Although predominantly a gaming expo, rAge also celebrates pop culture, where video games and bobble heads sit beside plushies and giant swords.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 6 October 2012

Pop culture fans flock to rAge

The Really Awesome Gaming Expo (rAge) is back in town and gamers from around the country have flooded Northgate to test their skills against others.

By Faranaaz Parker
Dream warrior on a mission
Article
/ 21 June 2012

Dream warrior on a mission

Avatars, warriors, wizards, whizz-kids, mavericks and dreamers, meet the man who is moving Mxit into emerging markets.

By Staff Reporter
Gaming: The year of playing dangerously
Article
/ 6 January 2012

Gaming: The year of playing dangerously

Yes, zombies will be back again in 2012. Some things never change.

By Keith Stuart
Desktop trap is a cracker
Article
/ 30 September 2011

Desktop trap is a cracker

Three South Africans have come up with a killer of a game that should carry a productivity warning.

By Mandy de Waal
Games of our lives
Article
/ 19 August 2011

Games of our lives

Gaming is no longer a solitary occupation — now it is becoming a social event with the emphasis on competing

By Ayanda Sitole
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Article
/ 17 January 2011

The hottest games of 2011

This year promises to be another packed full of monster hits for the videogaming industry, with a host of massive titles expected to hit the shelves.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 3 January 2011

Changes in video games prompt optimism for 2011

Video game makers leave behind a year of slow sales in 2010, but are hopeful that a new generation of games will spur a return to growth in 2011.

By John Gaudiosi
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Article
/ 19 November 2010

Working up a sweat over gaming

Will the new generation of exercise games
really help you get fit in your living room?

By Keith Stuart
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Article
/ 19 September 2010

3D games enter a new generation

The launch of PlayStation Move and Xbox Kinect signals a revolution in the way that we interact through the internet.

By Keith Stuart
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Article
/ 22 April 2010

Are social games the future?

Cutesy non-violent games are taking advantage of the Facebook market.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 July 2009

Nintendo scores with Wii Sports Resort

The original Wii Sports is technically the biggest selling game of all time, so the sequel is a big deal.

By Greg Howson
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Article
/ 14 July 2009

Latest Tiger Woods offering above par

Like all EA’s sports updates,<em> Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10</em> is more about tweaks than major new features.

By Mike Anderiesz
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Article
/ 2 October 2008

Nintendo announces new DS handheld console

Nintendo said on Thursday it will launch a new version of its popular DS handheld console with a built-in camera and audio player next month.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 21 August 2008

Sony to launch new high-resolution PSP

Sony will launch a new PSP in October with a high-resolution screen and a built-in microphone that enables it to be used as a telephone.

By Staff Reporter
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