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Don’t tell Scotty that the Nintendo Switch has now sold over 10 million units in Europe alone

By Darryn Bonthuys
October 11, 2019
in :  Gaming
59

In comparison to the Wii U, the success of the Switch has been nothing short of phenomenal, with the recent release of the Switch Lite only adding more coin to Nintendo’s coffers. So how well has it been selling? Very well! That’s according to Nintendo themselves, who say that combined sales of the Switch and Switch Lite now sit at over ten million units sold currently.

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THQ Nordic raises $225 million for even more game studio purchases

By Darryn Bonthuys
February 22, 2019
in :  Gaming
54

THQ Nordic announced that it has raised over £171 million/$223 million, cash that will be invested in the acquisition of more game studios. That’s not exactly chump change.

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The back of the box of games sold in Europe (and South Africa) will soon show if there are in-game purchases

By Geoffrey Tim
August 30, 2018
in :  Gaming
19

PEGI, the Pan European Game Information labelling system lists the age restriction and content descriptors for games that might cause offence – including things like drug use, violence, swearing, gambling and sex. Today, it’s announced another offensive descriptor: In-game purchases.

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Dying Light 2 wants to create accurate politics for the zombie apocalypse

By Darryn Bonthuys
June 27, 2018
in :  Gaming
2

For Dying Light 2, developer Techland is examining the idea of a new city-state rising from the ashes of humanity. How would it function? Is it truly secure? And what Faustian deals are you expected to make, to keep your safe zone running? A lot, as you’re going to need to strike a few deals with less than savoury characters who’ll help you out.

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Overwatch Contenders Roundup – Blizzard, You forgot about the fans

By Gavin Mannion
May 15, 2018
in :  Entertainment, Gaming
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Over this past weekend, the European and North American Overwatch Contenders finals were held at Alvernia Studios just outside Kraków Poland. As an Overwatch-loving family, we decided to head on over to Poland to take in all the action live. My previous experience in Poland was on a trip to the People Can Fly studios in Warsaw which I have …

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Valve is being investigated by EU’s European Commission

By Kyle Wolmarans
February 6, 2017
in :  Gaming
16

More bad PR for Valve as they fall under investigation for anti-competitive practices in Europe.

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Bravado Gaming – The hero SA needs or the one it deserves

By Glenn Kisela
February 1, 2017
in :  Gaming, Opinion
34

Bravado has made two major decisions that are getting the local eSports community talking, mostly negatively about the MGO. Did they make the right call, or is it too soon to tell?

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Europe proves too strong for South Africa’s Overwatch team

By Kyle Wolmarans
September 12, 2016
in :  Gaming
8

South Africa's Overwatch team were handed an early exit from the World Cup European Qualifiers as they faced off agaisnt some tough competition. Despite not winning a match, they did take a map of Germany.

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