It has begun, my dear friends. I am not even at my desk while you read this. Instead, I’m probably not even at the Dome. I am probably driving through traffic on my way to 5FM studios to talk about rAge. Yes, that’s right, you should tune in from 11 to hear me talk about all the awesome stuff on show and why it’s so exciting.
Every year, I have mixed feelings about rAge. Is it worth it? Will I see stuff I care about? And every year I find a reason to be excited. Whether it’s hands on time with games that are only releasing in weeks or months, or an opportunity to try out VR, or the ability to buy awesome stuff from local creators, there’s always something that I enjoy.
Plus, I mainly just go for the chance to meet with all the local people I never get to see otherwise. This year we aren’t doing a community get together, mainly because the weather forecast says we’re getting another ridiculous amount of wind and I don’t want a frozen community meet up yet again. But that doesn’t mean we won’t get to see each other. Let us all know when you’re planning to be there, and let’s all make a plan to find each other.
In case you forgot, here is the list of what’s confirmed to be on show at rAge, although I’ve heard there’s actually a whole lot more. What are you excited for? Me? I’m going to be going face on with Batman VR, as well as jamming some Steep, Mafia 3, Watch Dogs 2 and South Park. What more could I want?
Last Updated: October 7, 2016
Ottokie
October 7, 2016 at 10:31
I am excited about the photos you guys are posting… #CPTtoofarfromDome
xD
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 7, 2016 at 10:40
DOOOOOOOME
Ottokie
October 7, 2016 at 10:41
DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOME Admiral!
Admiral Chief
October 7, 2016 at 10:59
XDXDXDXD
Dungeon of JJ
October 7, 2016 at 10:48
Since it’s Friday Debate we’re debating about what we’re excited for?
YOU’RE ALL WRONG! I’m excited for things that you should also be!
Pariah ???
October 7, 2016 at 10:49
BUT I REFUSE TO BE EXCITED ABOUT YOUR EXCITED STUFF. BECAUSE CAPS LOCK
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 7, 2016 at 10:52
YOU DARE?!
Pariah ???
October 7, 2016 at 10:53
I DARE!
Dungeon of JJ
October 7, 2016 at 11:37
YES!
Umar
October 7, 2016 at 10:32
Final Fantasy XV. Please take photos of the XV booth and send them to me so that I can live through you.
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
October 7, 2016 at 10:33
Wish I was there, wanted to try out the PSVR
Admiral Chief
October 7, 2016 at 10:36
Filthy consoler!
😛
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
October 7, 2016 at 10:41
https://media.giphy.com/media/oe1QpPti18Ybm/giphy.gif
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 7, 2016 at 10:43
lol – the best part is “outbenched” – PCs are heavy yo!
Umar
October 7, 2016 at 10:38
Really wanted to try VR. I’m scared I’m going to want it :/
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
October 7, 2016 at 10:38
Same here, probably more expensive than the PS4
Umar
October 7, 2016 at 10:44
Yeah, it’s about 7k to import from Amazon UK…I wants it though…and a Pro, but I’m poor so I’ll eat noodles instead
Pariah ???
October 7, 2016 at 10:45
Noodles? NOODLES?! Back in my day we used to eat stale cardboard when we were poor.
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 7, 2016 at 10:46
Well according to some people around here, well done steak is stale cardboard.
So excuse us, Mr La-Di-Da!
Pariah ???
October 7, 2016 at 10:47
Nah, crispy steak is much, much worse. I’d rather eat the cardboard.
😀
Umar
October 7, 2016 at 10:47
Exactly. @Pariah acting like he ain’t just had a steak and red wine for brunch. Pssssh * slurps Maggie noodles *
Pariah ???
October 7, 2016 at 10:48
I wish I could afford lunch. FeelsBadMan
Pariah ???
October 7, 2016 at 10:34
I wish I was there FeelsBadMan :gun:
Dutch Matrix
October 7, 2016 at 10:36
Really? You want to be in a crowd of people mashing you so you can have a look at something?
Pariah ???
October 7, 2016 at 10:36
I’ve been to jhb rAge before. Yes. The hype. The games. The stores. It’s a vibe, and it’s a load of fun.
Dutch Matrix
October 7, 2016 at 10:34
I am excited to not be going.
Spy Master Tokashi
October 7, 2016 at 10:36
Over rage, nothing to be excited about it.
Admiral Chief
October 7, 2016 at 10:37
Not going, not sad about it.
Pity about not seeing Hammersteyn again, that is my only regret
Dungeon of JJ
October 7, 2016 at 10:41
But I thought you could see him at any time if you just look across the horizon. Like a totem! 😛
Admiral Chief
October 7, 2016 at 10:57
Always cloudy where he stays…
Admiral Chief
October 7, 2016 at 10:38
10 points for anyone there currently that gives Matty a scare
Dungeon of JJ
October 7, 2016 at 10:40
I rage excitedly about all kinds of things
Pariah ???
October 7, 2016 at 10:41
The real question is: does anyone take you seriously through your eyebrows?
Dungeon of JJ
October 7, 2016 at 10:43
They should, that’s why I frown a lot 😀
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 7, 2016 at 10:44
You do? Can’t see your forehead.
Dungeon of JJ
October 7, 2016 at 10:44
BASTARD!
Archdruid Kromas
October 7, 2016 at 10:42
Skipping this year. Rage has become a watered down gaming flea market as of late.
Pariah ???
October 7, 2016 at 10:43
Interesting you say a watered down gaming flea market. How many gaming flea markets do we have in SA? Enough that rAge seems like a dull Sunday?
Archdruid Kromas
October 7, 2016 at 10:49
I used to go to rage to see all the cool tech/games. Now 70% of rage is sales events for places like BT games and Evetech. Maybe the odd game on show here and there with 2 computers and hour+ queue and the rest are running events.
Rage used to be the E3 of ZA now its just a weekend long bargain bin.
Pariah ???
October 7, 2016 at 10:51
To be fair, even the bargain bin is nice.
I get what you’re saying, but there’s still a vibe and still games to play and enjoy. For me, anyway.
Archdruid Kromas
October 7, 2016 at 10:52
I would rather save my money and buy a virtual ticket to Blizzcon. 🙂
Pariah ???
October 7, 2016 at 10:52
Haha I forgot you were still into WoW. 😛
Makes sense.
Archdruid Kromas
October 7, 2016 at 11:00
Forget wow. D4 announcement imminent.
Pariah ???
October 7, 2016 at 11:01
Oh right. That.
That’ll be years away from release though, so for now I’m still addicted to PoE. XD
Original Heretic
October 7, 2016 at 10:46
Perhaps one day I’ll be able to go rage.
Mistake Not...
October 7, 2016 at 10:46
Trying to watch rAge from Cape Town.
http://previews.123rf.com/images/peshkov/peshkov1405/peshkov140500186/28412805-man-in-suit-standing-on-rock-and-looking-into-the-distance-Stock-Photo.jpg
Ottokie
October 7, 2016 at 10:47
That can’t be cape town…I see trees in the background 😛
Pariah ???
October 7, 2016 at 10:48
O_o You don’t come to the mountain often, do you?
Ottokie
October 7, 2016 at 10:49
Nope, that means I have to drive past Death Valley
Pariah ???
October 7, 2016 at 10:49
I ride on the M3 every day, to and from work. I get a full view of the forest along the entire mountain from Bishopscourt to Muizenburg. And coming home a lovely view on the Indian Ocean.
Ottokie
October 7, 2016 at 10:51
But now that I have moved I am happy to report that there are trees taller than me around xD
Pariah ???
October 7, 2016 at 10:51
Are they pink?
Ottokie
October 7, 2016 at 10:51
Actually 5 of them are cherry blossoms xD
Pariah ???
October 7, 2016 at 10:52
LOL! XD
HairyEwok
October 7, 2016 at 11:25
Let me correct you *I ride my M3 on the M3 every day.
Pariah ???
October 7, 2016 at 11:26
I can’t afford a car. I literally ride. Motorcycle. Because I can afford the petrol on that.
HairyEwok
October 7, 2016 at 11:54
Motorcycle is still cool though, plus the aircon is the best (that nature wind)
Pariah ???
October 7, 2016 at 11:56
Rain isn’t cool. Hot weather in all the gear isn’t cool. I would kill for an actual aircon. Or you know, getting home dry on a rainy day.
miaau
October 7, 2016 at 14:30
Aircon is critical for me. My current car has 3 way aircon, drivers, passengers and rear seats all have different settings. I love it, I really do.
Archdruid Kromas
October 7, 2016 at 12:05
BTW …. Just heard you on 5FM. That first question was ….. not sure any gamer would have guessed it cause Mighty Joe Young was a movie if I recall.
Zoe Hawkins
October 7, 2016 at 12:53
LOL, yeah… was apparently King Kong. silly people.
Khul
October 7, 2016 at 14:48
Nothing to be exited for. Rage = Overrated
VampyreSquirrel
October 7, 2016 at 15:05
Seeing the Lagz staff… if any of you buggers are there tomorrow.