LaunchNow.co is a new startup that has developed a game about building start-ups. What makes it different is that the game is played with real-life startups, not fake ones. The main idea is that players will compete in order to earn badges, achievements and a “Gamerscore” which is then published to their start-up’s profile page. When …
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When to wait: Why buying games at launch is a fool’s errand
2011 has seen a plethora of major hype-inducing game releases – which leaves the gamer with a whole lot of very difficult choices to make. But, according to Ars Technica the buying of games when they are released is nothing but a scam as prices generally drop within weeks and 2nd editions often include what …
Game review: Battlefield 3
With Telkom just having announced the 2012 launch of a Battlefield 3 online league, under its Do Gaming banner, a review of the game itself is obviously in order. Gearburn’s Steven Norris tried out this eleventh instalment in the Battlefield franchise: Single player woes While stunningly animated, the focus on providing a cinematic experience for …
Nintendo 3DS to offer 3-D video recording
The Nintendo 3DS System Update at the end of November will give Nintendo 3DS owners access to a range of new features and enhancements – including 3-D video recording, new puzzles in the StreetPass Mii Plaza and access to other engaging content from the likes of Red Bull and Eurosport. The 3D video capture will …