Category:  Columns

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By , May 15, 2013, @ 1:00 pm 17 Columns, Xbox 360

It is almost time for the new Xbox to finally be revealed. The reveal is happening next week on the 21st of May, where we will finally see and hear what Microsoft’s next-gen console will be all about. There have… Read More »

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By , May 10, 2013, @ 12:00 pm 7 Columns, Nintendo, PC, PS, Xbox 360

I remember going to my favourite games store when I was still based in KZN – one of those gaming nirvana games-everywhere-you-look kinda stores. The place was called Golden China Video Games and was based at the Pavilion right next… Read More »

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By , April 25, 2013, @ 1:00 pm 8 Columns, Nintendo, PC, PS, Xbox 360

Do you ever start a game and just feel completely overwhelmed? There is a lot of information coming at you right at the start, so much to deal with, remember and take note of. It can all get a bit… Read More »

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By , April 18, 2013, @ 3:00 pm 32 Columns, Nintendo, PS

Okay, let’s just get the white elephant in the room out of the way. Yes, handheld gaming in South Africa is a luxury. It’s not like we have the most robust transport system, where you get to play bits of… Read More »

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By , April 17, 2013, @ 1:00 pm 17 Columns, Nintendo, PC, PS, Xbox 360

As you all know by now I have been playing Injustice: Gods Among Us over the last few days. The game has been incredible fun but also got me wondering what I want out of a fighting game. What makes… Read More »

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By , April 10, 2013, @ 1:00 pm 25 Columns, Nintendo, PC, PS, Xbox 360

I took a look the other day and after a quick count I noticed that I hardly have any collector’s editions of games. My set is limited to both of the Batman Arkham games (which were great editions of the… Read More »

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By , April 3, 2013, @ 1:00 pm 38 Columns, Nintendo, PC, PS, Xbox 360

Do you finish your games? I have had this topic on my mind a fair bit lately. I used to be a perennial ‘non-finisher’ of games. I would start something, really enjoy it, lose interest and then start something else…. Read More »

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By , March 27, 2013, @ 1:00 pm 16 Columns, Nintendo, PC, PS, Xbox 360

Is it just me or is multiplayer getting a bit stale? I have found over the last while that my motivation to play anything online has been dwindling. At times when I stick in a game I even make an… Read More »

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By , March 26, 2013, @ 12:00 pm 10 Columns

The games industry is still in its infancy when compared to other markets around the world. In the broader market it’s been around for just over 30 years, which in terms of corporate industry is a really short time. Yes,… Read More »

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By , March 20, 2013, @ 1:00 pm 11 Columns, PC, PS, Xbox 360

When I think of current-gen gaming a few things come to mind. Improved graphics are an obvious one, massive games, detail and of course there have been some mind blowing experiences on the Xbox 360, PS3 and the PC. Games… Read More »

ColumnsXbox 360
By , March 6, 2013, @ 1:00 pm 10 Columns, Xbox 360

I can still recall, fondly, picking up the first Gears of War. At the time it was the most exciting game to arrive on Xbox. It had been hyped up and actually fully delivered on what was promised. The set… Read More »

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By , March 1, 2013, @ 11:00 am 19 Columns, Nintendo, PC, PS, Retro, Xbox 360

It’s hard to believe that we’ve enjoyed the internet for about two decades in South Africa. Yes, it was available since 1992 locally but it really only penetrated the country in about 1995. Think about it. Everything in the games… Read More »