The local industry is playing "catch-up" and Dota 2 is being left behind.

Weather effects, native 4K visuals and a whole light of lighting on Xbox One X. What about PC then for Forza Motorsport 7? Provided that you’ve sunk enough cash into your rig, you’re very much capable of having a platform that outperforms the Xbox One X. If the PC version is up to scratch that is. For developer Turn 10, that specific port is on track (hehehehe) and its going to be all about the small details that’ll make it stand out from the pack.

Energy Esports have set up shop at the Nexus in Johannesburg.

Activision’s previous two Spider-Man games are perhaps the prime example here of lifting a few ideas from its rival and running wild with them. An idea that developer Insomniac Games wants to avoid, preferring instead to be more inspired by their distinguished competition.

You don’t get many video game franchises that manage to be consistently awesome, a feat reserved for a very select few games. It’s an honour that Metroid has rocked beautifully since it had fans giggling over the use of Screw-Attacks in the 80s, releasing core instalments in its series only once a generation it would seem. The last time Metroid …

GDQ features a ton of speedruns, but these are the ones I recommend you watch.

The Dragon Ball Fighter Z demo on offer at E3 gave attendees a few core characters to blast planets apart as. There’ll be several other additions to the mix when the game releases next year, including obvious inclusions such as future time warrior Trunks.

The sensation of rubber recklessly drifting across sand, of splattering across your face and a grumpy Scotsman calling out the course before you as you violently swerve around corners. Rally racing is mental stuff and Dirt 4 captures that manic joy perfectly. The full fearless package of graphics, guts and glory.