Are you excited for this year’s rAge expo? Are you planning on coming through to Johannesburg for the country’s premier video game and technology expo? If you’ve already booked travel and accommodation based on the dates already publicised? If so, you may wish to change them; the show’s been moved up a week.
Instead of the weekend on 3-5 October, you can now pencil in the following weekend. Yes, rAge will now take place on the weekend of 10 October, which will change things a bit. For one, it means that it will now take place over the Gauteng school holidays.
And that’s a good thing. It means instead of an influx of young folk on the weekends only, we may see far more of them on the Friday instead. If it all goes to plan, it could mean a less congested, better balanced expo this year – and as any previous attendee would attest, a little more breathing room would be most welcome.
If you’ve never attended, you really should. Not only do you get to see and play games well before release, you also get to pick up great specials on games and hardware, and you’ll get to see Darryn – along with many of south Africa’s cosplay enthusiasts – dressed up as all manner of silly things.Last year, he dressed up as a fat Ghostbuster!
You may even get to hang out with some cool people from your favourite games publication or website. Not us though, we’re a bunch of anti-social bastards.
Last Updated: May 20, 2014
Umar_Zero
May 20, 2014 at 14:33
Would love to meet the LG crew, will probably find Gavin by the self-entitled Indie section.
Admiral Chief in Space
May 20, 2014 at 14:38
Nope, beer garder, with the soccer peeps or at the CoD stand 😛
HvR - THE Average GAmer
May 20, 2014 at 14:39
Standing alone under a Liverpool gazebo.
Admiral Chief in Space
May 20, 2014 at 14:40
ALLLLLLL BY HIMSEEEEEEEEEEEEELF
Umar_Zero
May 20, 2014 at 14:43
This is the 2nd best comment I’ve read all day
Admiral Chief in Space
May 20, 2014 at 14:43
And the best?
Umar_Zero
May 20, 2014 at 14:45
A comment that doesn’t make any mention of Liverpool
HvR - THE Average GAmer
May 20, 2014 at 14:46
The best thing I’ve seen today is a guy explaining the problem of artificial high demand and inability of production to keep up using a midget hooker analogy.
Spathi
May 20, 2014 at 14:40
Gilroy’s Brewery!!!
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 20, 2014 at 14:44
Playing with his iphone while wearing his scarf & EFF beret.
RinceofFuturePast
May 20, 2014 at 14:46
HAHAHAHAHAH!
HvR - THE Average GAmer
May 20, 2014 at 14:47
LOL hipster comrade
Johan du Preez
May 21, 2014 at 11:20
ROFL
RinceofFuturePast
May 20, 2014 at 14:35
I am going to try make it this year. Rather keen. Also rather damn glad I hadn’t already booked everything. Do you have any decent hotels next to your mountain?
Admiral Chief in Space
May 20, 2014 at 14:38
You could stay with me, but I need more time to make the house more Rince-friendly :/
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 20, 2014 at 14:38
Isn’t it already childproof?
Admiral Chief in Space
May 20, 2014 at 14:40
Yes, my 5yo understands safety, we are talking Rince here. Make sure ALL wallsockets are covered, I’ve hidden the red wine from spilling and soul-spray
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 20, 2014 at 14:42
tee hee spillage. So you’re oVg-proof too?
Admiral Chief in Space
May 20, 2014 at 14:43
Don’t think so, neighbours are too close, he might clear the neighbourhood with a rant or 5.
RinceofFuturePast
May 20, 2014 at 14:39
You mean no sharp corners, no unprotected souls etc?
Spathi
May 20, 2014 at 14:46
Probeer die Hotel 224, sentraal geleë naby Loftus asook RAGE!
HvR - THE Average GAmer
May 20, 2014 at 14:52
AAarrgghh. flashbacks of that terrible ad.
NiteFenix
May 20, 2014 at 14:36
I really quite like Darryn’s Rocky Balboa impression!. Top notch!
Admiral Chief in Space
May 20, 2014 at 14:37
ADRIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN
VampyreSquirrel
May 20, 2014 at 15:22
Looks like the alien from Freakazoid actually… “I… I’m Moron”
Her Highness the Hipster
May 20, 2014 at 14:36
OI, we’re not /all/ anti-social. 😛
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
May 20, 2014 at 14:37
not ALL men!
Admiral Chief in Space
May 20, 2014 at 14:41
Correct you are sir
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 20, 2014 at 14:49
Speak for yourself. I’m all man! :/
Spathi
May 20, 2014 at 14:38
“Last year, he dressed up as a “fat” Ghostbuster!” I lol’d!!
Admiral Chief in Space
May 20, 2014 at 14:39
I lolled more than I should have XD
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 20, 2014 at 14:41
And be surrounded by a horde of the unwashed? No thank you.
Spathi
May 20, 2014 at 14:42
I always thought you were part of the PC gaming community?
Admiral Chief in Space
May 20, 2014 at 14:42
He is, hence why he does not want to be surrounded by the unwashed
Spathi
May 20, 2014 at 14:43
Well that backfired on me 😀
Admiral Chief in Space
May 20, 2014 at 14:44
XD
Spathi
May 20, 2014 at 14:45
I’ll be re-joining the ranks of the Master Race soon. Star Citizen swayed me back to the light! 29th of May for the Dog Fighting Module WHOOOOOOT!!!!
Admiral Chief in Space
May 20, 2014 at 14:42
LOL, I’m still reeling from how hot and crowded and hot and crowded and did I mention hot it was 2 years ago
Skyblue
May 21, 2014 at 08:21
Just don’t go on Sunday. It’s quieter than Saturday but has an extra day’s worth of aroma.
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 21, 2014 at 08:29
Eish yes. 2 days worth of sweaty unwashed LAN gamers.
HvR - THE Average GAmer
May 20, 2014 at 14:42
Thanks to FC4, Darryn can go as himself this year.
VampyreSquirrel
May 20, 2014 at 15:27
Nah, he’s apparently going as Fat… erm… Batman
HvR - THE Average GAmer
May 20, 2014 at 16:28
Only if Geoff decides not to go as Asian Batman
VampyreSquirrel
May 20, 2014 at 16:35
They could always go as Fatman and Lobin
HvR - THE Average GAmer
May 20, 2014 at 16:38
LOL
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 21, 2014 at 08:31
BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Labey-Kun
May 20, 2014 at 14:59
NOOO! Now friday is going to be too full! that’s the reason I went on a friday last year, Saturday’s are too packed.
Kensei Seraph
May 20, 2014 at 15:02
If I go it will be to attend the LAN.
AndriyP
May 20, 2014 at 15:04
great specials on games and hardware
What a load of hogwash i bough my new system last year at rAge and if i would have gotten it online it would have cost me 2k less
Anyone saving to buy things at rAge should just shop online trust me
VampyreSquirrel
May 20, 2014 at 15:04
I’ll probably be at rAge on the Saturday, so I won’t have to do a lunch hour run through again.
Her Highness the Hipster
May 20, 2014 at 15:12
and then join for the drink after 🙂
VampyreSquirrel
May 20, 2014 at 15:22
More than likely… where you having that this time?
Lardus-Resident Perve
May 20, 2014 at 15:56
Drinks only on the Saturday?
ElimiNathan
May 20, 2014 at 15:04
Talking about Rage already, making me feel like its gna be Christmas soon
Labey-Kun
May 20, 2014 at 15:06
I just hope I can get a Weekend Lan Ticket this time. Last year it was a disaster with that new ticket website.
Kensei Seraph
May 20, 2014 at 15:15
Yeah that was a huge mess up.
Lardus-Resident Perve
May 20, 2014 at 15:11
Nooooo! I do not like the kiddies there on Fridays! It is my day FFS! Well, could be worse – they could have moved it a week earlier and clashed with the “other” Expo…
ToshZA
May 20, 2014 at 15:39
Is it sad that I know precisely which “other” expo you’re talking about without having to look it up? xD
Lardus-Resident Perve
May 20, 2014 at 15:43
No, it is not sad. Sad is when they clash and all the hot models work at the “other” one and only the under 18s are left to model at rAge!
ToshZA
May 20, 2014 at 15:44
“She looked 18 to me…”
Dutch Matrix
May 20, 2014 at 15:12
Soooooo…. if it gets so crowded, why don’t they move it to a bigger venue?
Lardus-Resident Perve
May 20, 2014 at 15:45
Been wondering this myself. Gets really uncomfortable, especially with the size of the LAN in recent years meaning less walking space. * PS I hate crowds…and humans in general (with the exception of scantily clad ladies) *
Kromas
May 20, 2014 at 15:20
So I have a weekend free between Sexpo and RAGE. YAY!
Admiral Chief in Space
May 20, 2014 at 15:31
….hehe, to “recover”???
Kromas
May 20, 2014 at 15:34
Screw that “To test out all the new toys I bought” 😛
Time to build my dungeon.
Lardus-Resident Perve
May 20, 2014 at 15:50
Hahahahaaaa, good one!
Kromas
May 20, 2014 at 15:50
The original definition of “Hard Core Games” 😛
Lardus-Resident Perve
May 20, 2014 at 15:53
50 Shades of Games?
Her Highness the Hipster
May 20, 2014 at 16:32
this discussion makes me happy. it probably shouldn’t, but it does. 🙂
Lardus-Resident Perve
May 21, 2014 at 08:35
Nothing wrong with that your Highness 🙂
ToshZA
May 20, 2014 at 15:41
lol. At least our resident perve was a little more discreet. Oh well.
Lardus-Resident Perve
May 20, 2014 at 15:48
I am known for my discretion 😛
Tulipdame
May 20, 2014 at 15:35
That is good. Especially if I get a job before it. This will be my 3rd rage. This is also a good move because Destiny. For Xbox One
ToshZA
May 20, 2014 at 15:40
I have a friend who’ll be exhibiting his game at the make games sa stand this year! 😀 Can’t wait to see other people’s reactions to it. It’s looking great so far.
Admiral Chief in Space
May 20, 2014 at 15:41
Link?
ToshZA
May 20, 2014 at 15:42
No linky yet. rAge will be the first public outing. 😀
Lardus-Resident Perve
May 20, 2014 at 15:47
Just realised – Dragon Age Inquisition should be out by then!!
Marcel
May 20, 2014 at 15:48
Now it just needs to to be moved to a venue that can actually handle the masses. Rage has outgrown the current venue ages ago.
EvaBrain
May 20, 2014 at 15:55
I am going to try make it this year. Rather keen. Also rather damn glad I hadn’t already booked everything. Do you have any decent hotels next to your mountain? Dancing Bear Raids
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Admiral Chief in Space
May 20, 2014 at 15:57
Blerrie bot
Dutch Matrix
May 20, 2014 at 16:02
Damnit @rincethis:disqus you are letting your bipolar female self out again. Dancing Bear Raids? Sounds too awesome!
Ultimo_Cleric N7
May 20, 2014 at 15:59
Whats the name of the redhead lady with the mic again?
Dutch Matrix
May 20, 2014 at 16:03
Mrs. Bonthuys? He wishes…
Martin du preez
May 20, 2014 at 16:12
Pippa tshabalalalalalalalalalala
Gareth L (That eXCheez Guy)
May 20, 2014 at 16:11
“Last year, he dressed up as a fat Ghostbuster!”
I nearly spat out my Tennis biscuit! 😛
I plan to attend this year, if only to meet you mad lot. 🙂
Martin du preez
May 20, 2014 at 16:23
I’m going to dress up mah brother as Agent 47.
RedJoker
May 20, 2014 at 16:34
Haha, yeah, last year I was locked out of the dome with Gavin. Didn’t realise it was him until I saw a photoshopped pic of him the Monday. He was arguing with security. lol
HookX87
May 20, 2014 at 17:09
Worst news ever… Fridays were awesome…