Gaming

Online games use dark designs to collect
player data

A new study reveals questionable data collection practices in online games, and offers players advice on...

Video games inspire new 
education platform 

Teaching goes super-Sonic, as study shows use of gaming culture helps 90% of primary students learn...

Angry Birds, audio and ads: Rise of the African gamer

Audio is the future for in-game advertising, writes LESLIE ADAMS, Reach Africa Sales Director.

Turbo up with the Nitro 16

The high-performance Acer Nitro 16 gaming laptop is powered by its mighty internals, but gaming requires...

Science shows goalies see differently

Researchers now have scientific evidence that goalkeepers are wired differently in the way they process multi-sensory...

Getting started with an esports programme

Esports can create compelling new academic experiences for students to develop real-world skills, writes CHRIS BUCHANAN,...

Comic Con Africa opens this week

The hype is building for this year's fourth Comic Con Africa, which is expected to be...

Honor comes to gaming

Outstanding performance and immersive display makes the new Honor 90 5G a powerhouse for gamers.

Scouting app uncovers female soccer talent

A Soweto-based start-up is shining a spotlight on talented female soccer players with a new app...

Valorant servers arrive in South Africa

Riot Games has given local players of the popular 5v5 character-based tactical shooter PC game a...

Meet the gamer of tomorrow

Research by Alienware reveals startling insights into gamer stereotypes, writes CHRIS BUCHANAN, client solutions director at...

‘Walking Dead’ star returning to Comic Con

Ross Marquand is returning to South Africa following his memorable appearance at Comic Con Cape Town.

Combat GBV in gaming

TEARS Foundation has partnered with Mettlestate and BBD to combat gender-based harassment in gaming during Women’s...

African gaming market set to reach $1-billion mark next year 

The industry is expected to thrive on the continent in 2024, despite a global slowdown.

EA unveils first Sports FC title with the stars

Haaland and Drogba join event as gameplay preview showcases ground-breaking realism of HyperMotion V.

Male characters rule video game dialogue

The largest study of video games reveals men say twice as much as women, even in...

World Esports CS:GO finals expand female tourney

Last year's women’s CS:GO tournament was a massive stride towards greater inclusion in esports.