Hot on the heels of their aquisition by Microsoft, Obsidian Entertainment is teasing a brand new IP that will be revealed at the Game Awards next week. But it likely won't be an exclusive just yet.

People who bought the very expensive Fallout 76 Power Armor Collector’s Edition are complaining that Bethesda’s pulled a bait-and-switch.

National Treasury is looking to introduce a new regulation that would force international services to evaluate what they offer and reclassify themselves as an electronic service. The takeaway here, is that doing so will mean that these companies will have to register for VAT in South Africa, which likely means that consumers will be paying extra at the end of the day for their subscription of choice.

This year’s December is also a month for free games, as the ol’ PS Plus engine is firing up again and getting ready to hand out some free games to help justify the cost of PlayStation’s online subscription service. December kicks off with at least one high profile release: OnRush. Released earlier this year, the Codemasters developed game is an odd but fascinating stab at combining action with racing.

After their latest humiliating defeat, a squad of wounded Black Hand soldiers attempt to explain to their leader, Gabriela Morales, how they managed to get beaten by just one man -- Rico Rodriguez.

What truly makes Pokémon Go terrific however, is that it’s a global phenomenon. One that has seen it spread its influence far beyond the usual borders and grow communities in even the most remote places on the planet. South Africa is no different, with our very own people of the South having regular community events that are aimed at growing a game that still emphasises fun, health and socialising. And if you’re looking to join in on said fun, then you can grab your phone, install the app and mosey on down to one of several locations for the latest Pokémon Go community Day.

The beta for Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption 2 online stuff has started, bringing with it a scaled back Battle Royale mode in addition to a host of other online activities. As with the first game and GTA Online, the game will track what you do when connected to the online world, earning you money and notoriety. It’s probably best not to become too attached to that online progress.

More and more governments are starting to probe loot boxes, investigating whether or not they’re akin to gambling and what harmful effects they might have on children. Some US states, like Hawaii, have also looked to legislate them. Now, the US’s Federal Trade Commission will investigate loot boxes to see if the monetisation method is akin to gambling.