video games

  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    Netflix working on adding video games to TV app

    Netflix working on adding video games to TV app Netflix Inc. is working to bring its nascent video-game service to television sets for the first time, moving beyond smartphones and tablets in a sign of its growing ambitions. Code hidden within Netflix’s app includes references to games played...
  3. Hanno Labuschagne

    EA strikes deal with Marvel on three new games

    EA strikes deal with Marvel on three new games Electronic Arts Inc. will develop three video games inspired by Marvel comic book characters after forging a deal that gives the company access to the most popular entertainment franchise in the world. The first game EA is making is based on Iron...
  4. Hanno Labuschagne

    Study suggests video games could be good for kids' memory and impulse control

    Study suggests video games could be good for kids' memory and impulse control Kids who played three hours or more of video games a day performed better on tests of memory and impulse control than ones who didn’t play games, according to a study released Monday. Frequent gamers showed more...
  5. Hanno Labuschagne

    Netflix creates first in-house video game studio

    Netflix creates first in-house video game studio Netflix Inc. is creating its first in-house video games studio in a push to be less reliant on third-party creators and expand its gaming offerings. The new studio will be based in Helsinki and headed by Marko Lastikka, according to a statement...
  6. Hanno Labuschagne

    2022's best games so far — and what to expect later this year

    2022's best games so far — and what to expect later this year A handful of promising games is scheduled for release in the second half of 2022.
  7. Hanno Labuschagne

    SA game retailers here to stay

    SA game retailers here to stay Despite physical video game disc sales declining substantially over the past few years, South Africa’s video game retailers are confident their services will always have a place in the country’s gaming industry. With digital sales and video game subscription...
  8. Hanno Labuschagne

    Finally, Amazon makes a hit video game

    Finally, Amazon makes a hit video game Amazon.com Inc. had long struggled to make a good video game. Now that it finally has a hit release, the company is predicting a bright future for that business. Games could end up being the largest entertainment category over the long haul, Andy Jassy...
  9. J

    R1,000 for a video game has become a normal expense for South African gamers

    R1,000 for a video game has become a normal expense for South African gamers The overall decline of the South African rand means gamers have become used to the prices of video games, consoles, and other hardware increasing over time. Recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have affected...
  10. J

    Top 10 video games of 2019

    Top 10 video games of 2019 2019 has seen many successful game launches across various consoles and platforms. These range from sports games to open-world RPGs, and comprise brand-new IPs as well as new iterations from popular franchises.
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    Best-selling video games in South Africa

    Best-selling video games in South Africa Physical video games sales are still doing well in South Africa, despite the rise of digital platforms. This is more true for console games than PC titles however, as the latter have migrated mostly towards platforms like Steam and Origin for a...
  12. J

    The top 10 video games of 2018

    The top 10 video games of 2018 Video game sales have reached record highs in 2018, with October 2018 sales being the highest October sales in the gaming industry's history. Additionally, spending on video game hardware, software, accessories, and game cards increased by 21% compared to the...
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    The best-selling video games of 2018

    The best-selling video games of 2018 2018 has been an interesting year for video games across all platforms, with a number of new titles launching in addition to regular franchise installments. A number of older video games were also overhauled this year, with reboots and sequels dominating...
  14. J

    How many hours a week do you spend playing video games?

    Approximately how many hours a week do you spend gaming?
  15. J

    What was the last video game you purchased?

    What was the last video game you bought across any platform?
  16. J

    What video games are you most excited for this year?

    What are the video games you are most looking forward to in 2018?
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    What is your most-played video game?

    Out of every video game in your library, which have you sunk the most hours into?
  18. Kevin Lancaster

    Video games and frozen pizza added to inflation calculation for South Africa

    Video games and frozen pizza added to inflation calculation for South Africa Statistics South Africa has announced changes to the way it calculates the country’s consumer price index (CPI). The new basket used to calculate inflation contains 412 products and services, up from 396.
  19. Kevin Lancaster

    Video games have become super expensive in South Africa

    Video games have become super expensive in South Africa The price of new video games has risen sharply in South Africa.
  20. Kevin Lancaster

    South African government is hurting local video game development

    South African government is hurting local video game development Government regulation is dealing a critical blow to the video game industry, says an insider.
  21. Kevin Lancaster

    15 epic video games selected for 2016 Hall of Fame

    15 epic video games selected for 2016 Hall of Fame The Strong National Museum of Play has announced its list of 2016 finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame.
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