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Fallout 4 replica T-60 power armour cosplay is ready for the apocalypse

By Darryn Bonthuys
August 1, 2018
in :  Gaming, Lifestyle
1

While anyone can chew on a piece of unrefined uranium to really get the authentic sickly look of a Fallout ghoul, translating the power armour of the infamous Brotherhood of Steel is easier said than done. Properly scaled, it’s big enough to dwarf Braun Strowman and bulky enough to punch a freight train into submission. It would be near impossible to fabricate a suit, right?

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A lazy person’s guide to running your first 10km – and enjoying it

By Craig Risi
July 31, 2018
in :  Lifestyle
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Who says lazy people can't run a 10km? Anyone can build up to become a better runner and nothing is a test of your new found running skills than tackling your first race.

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Friday Debate: Which is the better wing? KFC Zinger/Dunked wings or Chicken Licken Hot wings?

By Geoffrey Tim
July 20, 2018
in :  Lifestyle, Opinion
167

What say you? Which chicken wing is superior? Zinger Wings? Their gross dunked variant? Hot Wings? Or are you like some other people in the office who think that chicken wings are a waste to begin with; little bits of oily chicken scraps that aren’t even worth bothering with?

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A lazy person’s guide to finding the ideal running shoes

By Craig Risi
July 19, 2018
in :  Lifestyle
5

I know, just the thought of buying a pair of running shoes makes you break out into a sweat, but becoming more informed is the perfect way to reduce the effort it'll take to find that new pair of shoes.

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What’s at ICON Durban 2018 – and win tickets!

By Noelle Adams
July 17, 2018
in :  Gaming, Lifestyle, Tabletop
13

South Africa’s East Coast gaming and geek lifestyle convention, ICON Durban, is happening 27 to 29 July. This year, e-gaming joins the tabletop mix, and we've got con tickets up for grabs. 

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Bastille Day: A South African experience

By Nick Reay
July 16, 2018
in :  Lifestyle
10

I just moved to Paris as part of my job, and was fortunate to get to see what happens during the national holiday Bastille Day. Fireworks delux!

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Friday Debate: What snacks do you wish would come back? (aka Please bring back Tempo, Cadbury)

By Geoffrey Tim
July 13, 2018
in :  Lifestyle, Opinion
107

Anyway, the point of this is that I miss Tempo, and I really, really hope that Cadbury brings it back one day. If not, there’s at least the Dairy Milk 5Star slab keep my sporadic sweet tooth sated. Now along with Tempo, what other foods, snacks and confections do you wish they’d bring back?

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A lazy person’s guide to start running

By Craig Risi
July 5, 2018
in :  Lifestyle
56

Here at Critical Hit we tend to like hobbies that suit our lazy tendencies. However, that doesn't mean we shouldn't make a concerted effort to stay fit and healthy. And running is a sure fire way to help with that.

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