28 - 29 June 2019, Soweto Theatre, Soweto. The biggest township tech & gaming expo announced today that the 2019 Esports tournament will be co-hosted in 3 African countries i.e. Ghana, Nigeria and Zimbabwe.

The esports tournament will have a prize pool of R 20 000, which will be the first of its kind and will be hosted at the prestigious Soweto Theatre, Soweto’s finest venue. The 3rd annual gaming festival will feature popular esports titles on the agenda such as FIFA 19, Tekken 7 and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO), as well as giveaways, arcade corner and technology experience rooms.

“in keeping with our mission, we have designed this event to be accessible to everyone and creating a tournament structure that is more inclusive. Said Gabriel Ramokotjo, Director, I-Village Foundation NPC.

The Tech Fest really allows us to open the doors to many who are interested in entering the gaming arena meet the needs of technology and gaming enthusiasts in Soweto and the surrounding areas which are together home to several million people, most of them under 30 years of age”.

The Ekasi Tech Fest 2019 will also introduce a wide variety of educational and entertainment video games and other next-generation platforms such as Virtual Reality (VR) & Augmented Reality (AR) to a whole new audience.

The 3rd annual Tech fest is sponsored by AOC Gaming, Comsol Networks, Syntech, Redragon and Nexus Hub. The Tickets for the Ekasi Tech Fest Esports Tournament ranges from R 80.00 for day pass, R 150.00 for 2-day pass and R 250.00 for the FFA 19, Tekken 7 and Street Fighter V tournaments participation. Tickets for the event are available at www.e-kasifest.co.za and any Pick n Pay outlets in South Africa.

For further enquiries, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. About Ekasi Tech Fest & Gaming Expo The e-Kasi Tech Fest is an initiative by the Innovation Village Foundation NPC, based in Soweto.

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 It’s almost time once again for Joburg’s most iconic and well-loved family day out, and this year it is not simply going to be a show but is guaranteed to be an all-round show-stopper! Celebrating it’s 125th year anniversary, The Rand Show is synonymous with family entertainment on a grand scale, and this year, the injection of on trend content - to appeal to a whole new generation of Rand Show fans - will leave visitors wanting for nothing, except maybe a little more time to soak up the fun!

Early Bird tickets for the show are now open, and we all know that the proverbial early bird catches the worm, with the ‘worm’ being a Suzuki Swift and a tidy saving on the entry fee!

A limited number of early bird tickets are available online with a saving of up to R 70 on the ticket price, meaning that for as little as R 100 per adult and R 50 per child, the whole family can come along.  This great saving includes free entry into the Gaming Entertainment Pavilion, as well as automatic entry for every adult ticket purchased to win a set of adrenaline-charged wheels, sponsored by Suzuki.

Festival goers can get a taste for all the thrills of driving one of these little beauties at the Suzuki Adventure Zone.  Also, in the zone, for true adrenaline junkies, there is a 125m zip line to really get hearts racing.

Aside from pulse quickening adventure activities, the 125th celebration of Joburg’s Best Day Out includes the introduction of a host of family orientated and never-before seen attractions in a new Gaming Entertainment Pavilion. Gaming, Cosplay and Dance are just some of the new additions to the entertainment menu, and gaming junkies will be given their true fix with a Fortnite Gaming Tournament where R 100 000 is up for grabs.

The chance to win big is made even greater with awesome, reality inspired competitions such as the Jacaranda Clash of Ages live reality cooking show, as well as a public Talent Show that each boast R 125 000 in cash to the lucky winners. The list of prizes just goes on and on and includes an Easylife Kitchens home makeover, trips to Twitchcon USA, Chelsea Flower Show UK, Lesotho, Kirstenbosch Gardens and so much more. With all that and more up for grabs you literally have nothing to lose!

Well-loved Show favourites such as the gorgeous Garden and Home Flower and Décor Pavilion, Military displays and of course the fantastic fun fair have all been super-charged with the addition of a world class Fashion, Beauty and Fitness Expo which boasts some of the industries most recognised fitness fundi’s; as well as Cape Town’s famous Zip Zap Circus and the Drum Majorette Gold Cup.

With all this and so much more, the Rand Show has truly come full circle as one of the oldest and longest running lifestyle events in the world! 125 years of entertainment legacy is about to culminate in the biggest and best Show yet – one that South Africans simply cannot miss out on.

To book your Early Bird ticket today visit the Rand Show website or book through Computicket here.

As the countdown begins to one of this country’s most iconic events, the organisers have announced the introduction of an immersive ‘Gaming Entertainment Pavilion’ at the 2019 Rand Show. The Gaming Entertainment Pavilion hosted alongside numerous new lifestyle, retail and entertainment offerings, promises a massively fun family day – or days – out.  The additions to this year’s 125th Anniversary event have been designed to appeal to a generation of visitors that may never have experienced the show in all its glory.

“The Rand Show is the oldest Heritage event in this country, but many young South Africans  may not have experienced it. We have purposely re-injected on trend content into the experience, to appeal to a wider range of visitors. Gaming is an extremely important part of youth and even family culture now, it is a growing sector and we wanted to make sure that everyone attending would enjoy Joburg’s best day out” says Mike Bray, Marketing Manager of The Rand Show.

Some highlights of Gaming Entertainment Pavilion!

• A Fortnite Gaming Tournament with over R100,000 prize pool and other prizes.  Entry will be via an online registration system that goes live on 25 February at http://randshow.co.za/gaming/.  Visitors can also enter at The Rand Show, however this will be on a first-come-first-served basis on the day. There is a 13-year-old age restriction to the Tournament. Any Tournament entrant under 16 will have to sign a parental guidance form and be accompanied by an adult.

• A Cosplay running on the first weekend on the show. This is a more relaxed approach to cosplay that will encourage beginners to participate.  Daily prizes will be awarded with participants required to do a two-minute skit on stage.

• A traditional Cosplay Tournament over the final weekend being judged in three categories:
• The Newcomer category will take place on weekend two of the Rand Show and is open to newcomers, casual cosplayers and kids/teens (ages 6 - 12 and 13 - 15). Past competition cosplays welcome. First, second and third place will be awarded to the various age groups.
• The Like a Boss category is an intermediate competition. It will take place on Weekend two of the Rand Show. It is open to all, except experienced cosplayers. Beginners are welcome to enter as well. Pre-Judging and skit judging will take place. Past competition cosplays welcome. First, second and third place will be awarded.
• The Beast Mode category is an experienced competition and is only open to experienced cosplayers. It will take place on Weekend two. Pre-Judging and skit judging will take place. Past competition cosplays welcome. 

Entry is via an online registration system that goes live on 25 February at http://randshow.co.za/gaming/. 

• A Fortnite inspired Dance Off Competition will be held with various daily prizes up for grabs.  To enter, participants must upload a 15 second video clip of themselves performing their favourite Fortnite inspired dance moves to the Rand Show Facebook or Instagram pages along with the hashtag #RSDanceOff and #randshow2019. 

R 150 gives you entry into The Rand Show (which gives you access to all the halls). Entry into the Gaming Entertainment Pavilion will cost an additional R 20 for a two-hour tour through an immersive environment of Gaming, Cosplay and Dance. There are prizes up for grabs including a trip to TwitchCon USA and for early bird purchases, a Suzuki Swift! The early bird online ticket purchase of R 100 will give visitors both access into The Rand Show as well as the Gaming Entertainment Pavilion. So get your tickets early! 

The pavilion will be open from 14h00 to 19h00 weekdays and 10h00 to 19h00 on weekends. #getinthegame #randshow2019 #joburgsbestdayout #somethingforeveryone

Purchasing and playing a new or favorite video game in South Africa doesn't have to involve waiting for postal delivery or other headaches any longer. Online Shop Doodah has solved this problem now offering valued customers instant online game keys via email with purchase as a new option. 

November 22, 2018 

Gaming's popularity is on the rise in South Africa the market is worth an estimated R3.5 Billion in 2018 with this figure expected to increase to R6.1 Billion in the next four years according to Statista.com. Even so purchasing a new game can be quite inconvenient, when it comes to things like waiting for the game to be delivered, arriving at the store to find it's sold out and paying high retail prices associated with traditional brick-and-mortar outlets. 

The good news is South African-based computer, gadget and tech importer and online retail store, Doodah has recently launched a new service as a way around these issues. Doodah now offers the ability to order online and receive an email delivered game key that allows a game to be instantly unlocked. A huge amount of platforms are covered. 

“We are always thinking of ways to make our customer shopping experience more valuable, fun, and interesting,” commented a spokesperson from the company. “Trying to stay ahead of in tech space is a never ending pursuit, we have always tried to supply cutting edge wares which one might not be able to get their hands on easily in South Africa. This new service will definitely help in all of those important areas and we hope the people who order from us enjoy this new option.” 

According to Doodah, game keys for multiple platforms are available like Steam, Uplay, and Origin, to name just a few. Secure payment options include EFT and Card Payments through Payfast payments processor, also, Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin lightning network payments accepted through Coingate. 

The products offered all sourced from first-class, reputable sources like wholesale B2B distributors and vendors of PC, Xbox and PlayStation games, who all have great reputations. Doodah also offers laptops, tablets, phones, 3D Printers and cryptocurrency miners; gadgets and computer hardware; and other video gaming options. All at very attractive price points. 

Feedback from customers has been completely positive. Johan Vd., from Capetown, recently said in a five-star review, “I placed an order for a few different items from Doodah and they all showed up quickly in perfect condition. Plus I saved money compared to shopping locally, which I would have never been able to source these products locally! Totally recommended.” 

For more information be sure to visit https://doodah.co.za.

You’re invited to play and preview Augmentors, one of the first blockchain, augmented reality mobile games. Augmentors will be in Alpha from the 1st of August 2018 to the 7th of August 2018.  You can sign up here to have a preview of the game ahead of the soft-launch in September 2018.

Augmentors is an augmented reality, multiplayer mobile battle game, built on the blockchain, that puts you in control of fantastical creatures that you truly own. Because Augmentors is built on the blockchain, it allows you to collect an army of powerful and rare creatures that you have true ownership of, meaning once you’ve trained your asset through battles, you can sell and trade them as you wish. Players can create their battle decks strategically before each battle, so that they can train their creature to specialise in a particular skill if they wish (such as defence or attack).

Press are encouraged to sign up for Alpha here in order to get a first-look of the game and an opportunity to review it before the launch.

You can find:

In-game battle footage here.

UI & Battle Screenshots here.

Augmentors boasts a number of firsts: it was the first Shark Tank investment backed in Bitcoin, it also held the first Token Sale in South Africa. Augmentors raised $1 million in the Token Sale through the sale of Databits (DTB), their Crypto-token, which at the time was the most successful mobile gaming token sale internationally.

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It’ll soon be the time of year your kids love most, but sees you wringing your hands in angst as you try to figure out what to do with them: it’s the winter school holidays! For parents with children over the age of 12, it’s often especially difficult to find ways to keep them entertained as they’re too grown-up for play areas and there are only so many movies a teenager can go see.

Have you heard about esports – the world’s fastest-growing spectator sport? FIFA, CSGO and Fortnite - just mention these words to your kids and watch their faces. Now tell them you’ll be taking them to an awesome arena to watch cyberathletes playing these games this school break.  You’re welcome!   

Let your kids introduce you to the world of esports at Rush. A host of esports action is set to take place at the Sun Arena at Time Square in Pretoria from 29 June to 01 July 2018.  The Rush esports event will offer a range of competitive tournaments for casual gamers and esports fans to watch or participate in, as well as give visitors the opportunity to experience the thrilling world of competitive gaming live.

Vodacom 4U has come on board to sponsor and host three major tournaments at Rush on PC, console and mobile platforms across three impressive esports stages.

The three tournaments are:

Fortnite 1 vs. 1 on mobile
FIFA 18 1 vs. 1 on PS4
CS:GO 5 vs. 5 on PC 

MSI has also come on board with two tournaments of their own, namely:

MSI Quake Cup 1 vs. 1 on PC
MSI Shenron Cup: Dragon Ball FighterZ 1 vs. 1 on PC 

NiBBLE Esports have tournaments running for:

Hearthstone 1 vs. 1 on mobile
VainGlory 5 vs. 5 on mobile 

ARK Gaming have tournaments running for:

Gran Turismo 1 vs. 1 on PS4
Tekken 7 1 vs. 1 on PS4
StreetFighter V 1 vs. 1 on PS4

So, if you’re a parent looking to find out more about your child’s obsession, Rush will have something for you.

Come and experience the energy and excitement of live esports first-hand!

#rushesports2018  

EVENT DETAILS:

When is Rush 2018?

29 June – 1 July 2018

Friday: 10am-7pm | Saturday: 9am-7pm | Sunday: 9am-4pm

Where is Rush 2018?

Sun Arena, Time Square, Menlyn Maine, Pretoria

How do I buy tickets to Rush 2018?

Tickets to Rush are on sale now at all Computicket outlets countrywide and online.

Tickets will also be on sale at the door.

Day Pass (valid for entry for one day only): R60

Weekend Pass (valid for entry for all three days): R100

How do I stay connected?
To stay up to date with all the Rush announcements and additional info, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, subscribe to our YouTube channel NAG or go to www.rushesports.co.za.

Patent-pending RIG Game Audio Dial enables Xbox One and PS4 gamers to keep hands on their controllers while changing volume.

Santa Cruz, Calif. – June 5, 2018 – Plantronics (NYSE: PLT), an audio pioneer and communications technology leader, today announced the RIG 500 PRO Series of gaming headsets, created to deliver high-fidelity audio in an ultra-lightweight design for the truly competitive gamer. RIG 500 PRO Series are the first gaming headsets to feature an exoskeleton earcup design with isolated inner acoustic chambers to reduce distortion, creating the ideal audio solution for today’s high-resolution gaming platforms.

Premium 50 mm drivers deliver wide-range frequency response while dual-material ear cushions provide the combination of noise reduction and comfort competitive gamers need for long, focused sessions. In addition, the console editions come with the patent-pending RIG Game Audio Dial, a 3.5mm connector with integrated volume control for wireless game controllers. Console gamers can now adjust volume directly from the controller without lifting their hands. PC models feature an inline volume slider.

“The new RIG 500 PRO Series takes the innovative modular design of the RIG 500 to the next level,” said Gregory Morquin, Category Business Manager, Gaming Products, Plantronics. “And, it continues the impressive number of firsts we’ve brought to competitive gamers, including the first VR-focused headsets, Dolby Atmos® activation and now, the RIG Game Audio Dial for Xbox One and PS4 wireless controllers.”
RIG 500 PRO Series, available in Console, PC and Esports editions, builds upon the lightweight, modular design of the original RIG 500 with performance-boosting features including:

• Premium 50 mm drivers for expanded frequency response
• A removable noise-canceling microphone boom and flip-to-mute feature
• Removable audio cables that can be easily swapped or replaced
• Snap-in ear cushions that come in full fabric for maximum breathability or in dual material that balances comfort with ambient noise reduction
• Isolated acoustic chambers for reduced distortion
• An easy-to-reach RIG Game Audio Dial for fingertip volume control for Xbox One and PS4 models
• An inline volume slider for PC models
• The ability to unlock three-dimensional sound with a prepaid Dolby Atmos for Headphones activation code

Availability:

The Plantronics brand has been present in South Africa for more than 20 years alongside authorized local distributors. Select RIG 500 PRO Series headsets will be available soon in South Africa and across designated regional retailers. For more information on the variety of features of the RIG 500 PRO Series and the RIG range, visit www.plantronics.com/za

About Plantronics
Plantronics is an audio pioneer and a global leader in the communications industry. We create intelligent and adaptive solutions that support our customers’ most important needs: experiencing and facilitating simple and clear communications while enjoying distraction-free environments. Our solutions are used worldwide by consumers and businesses alike and are an optimal choice for open office environments. From Unified Communications and customer service ecosystems, to data analytics and Bluetooth headsets, Plantronics delivers high-quality communications solutions that our customers count on today, while relentlessly innovating on behalf of their future. For more information visit www.plantronics.com/za.

The Bluetooth trademark is owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of the mark by Plantronics, Inc. is under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Like any 16-year-old, rAge (the really Awesome gaming expo) is breaking the mould and exploring new ways to shake things up!

As South Africa’s largest video gaming, computer, technology and geek culture exhibition, the annual rAge event delivers all that is awesome in gaming, including the usual NAG LAN BYOC experience, and a redesigned show floor! To lock in your #escapetoplanetrage, get your tickets at Computicket from 01 May 2018.

At R150 for a day pass (access for one day only) and R300 for a weekend pass (access for all three days), your rAge ticket gives you access to the entire expo: all the displays and activities on the show floor, all the latest in gaming hardware and software, all the stage entertainment, all the esports spectating, Cosplay competitions, geek arts and culture, all the home-coded locally developed games, all the board games, and a wide variety of gaming apparel and accessories.  There’s so much to see and do, guaranteeing a full weekend’s worth of entertainment!

Tickets to the NAG LAN BYOC will go on sale on Saturday 28 July 2018 and, with some exciting developments here, loyal NAG LAN gamers are advised to watch this space.

Our long-time visitors call this the event of the year. We invite you to make it yours as well.

For more info visit www.rageexpo.co.za 

Dates: 5 October – 7 October 2018

Expo times:Friday: 10:00-18:00 | Saturday: 09:00-18:00 | Sunday: 09:00-16:00

Day ticket: R150 per person (tickets available at the door or via Computicket outlets)

Weekend ticket: R300 per person (tickets available at the door or via Computicket outlets)

Kids under 6: Free

Venue: Ticketpro Dome  | Cnr Olievenhout Avenue and Northumberland Road | Northriding, Johannesburg | GPS: 26 03’48.39”S / 27 56’35.54”E 

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Three-Dimensional Sound Gives Xbox One and Windows 10 Gamers an All-New Competitive Edge

Johannesburg, South Africa – December 2017, Plantronics (NYSE: PLT), an audio pioneer and communications technology leader, announced last week the availability of its latest RIG family of gaming headphones featuring Dolby Atmos. This special audio enhancement for Xbox One and Windows 10 lets gamers hear sounds with three-dimensional clarity – from above and below, in front and behind – giving them increased advantage in nearly any gaming scenario. Dolby Atmos for Headphones activation [1] is available with the Dolby Atmos editions of Plantronics RIG 400HX and RIG 600 and with the wireless RIG 800LX, which was recently revealed to be a CES 2018 Innovation Award Honoree in the gaming category. Products chosen as CES Innovation Honorees reflect innovative design and engineering in some of the most cutting edge tech products and services coming to market. (This is the tenth consecutive year that Plantronics has been recognized by the Consumer Technology Association for its innovative audio solutions. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 28 product categories).

“I’ve never met a gamer who wasn’t looking for some sort of competitive edge,” said Gregory Morquin, Gaming Segment Manager at Plantronics. “Our newest RIG line with Dolby Atmos enables multi-directional, fully immersive audio cues like nothing else in the market today. Combine that with a long-lasting battery life and signature lightweight design, and the choice becomes obvious. If you want a true 360ᵒ competitive edge, Plantronics RIG with Dolby Atmos has you covered.”

The new Dolby Atmos editions of RIG 400HX and RIG 600 and the award-winning RIG 800LX give gamers three different headset options that all bring the heightened realism of Dolby Atmos for Headphones to life. Individual headset features include:

Availability and Pricing
Check with your local Plantronics authorized distributor for pricing of RIG products which are coming soon to South Africa. More information about authorized distributors selling the RIG product range can be found here www.plantronics.com/africa/

About Dolby Laboratories
Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) creates audio, video, and voice technologies that transform entertainment and communications in mobile devices, at the cinema, at home, and at work. For more than 50 years, sight and sound experiences have become more vibrant, clear, and powerful in Dolby. For more information, please visit www.dolby.com.

About Plantronics
Plantronics is an audio pioneer and a global leader in the communications industry. We create intelligent and adaptive solutions that support our customers’ most important needs: experiencing and facilitating simple and clear communications while enjoying distraction-free environments. Our solutions are used worldwide by consumers and businesses alike, and are an optimal choice for open office environments. From Unified Communications and customer service ecosystems, to data analytics and Bluetooth headsets, Plantronics delivers high-quality communications solutions that our customers count on today, while relentlessly innovating on behalf of their future. For more information visit www.plantronics.com/africa/

[1] Dolby Atmos® requires an Xbox One or Windows 10 compatible device, and a Microsoft account and login. Activation for one device only. 

Plantronics is a trademark of Plantronics, Inc registered in the US and other countries. Dolby and Dolby Atmos are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Syntech HQ, Cape Town, September 27, 2017– The count-down has begun for  rAge 2017 and over the weekend of the 6th October thousands of excited and die-hard fans will descend on rAge, either to participate in the 3-day Lan or simply on the hunt for new technology geek culture exhibitions and let’s not forget the Cosplay competition and the epic Cosplayers..

Syntech is an IT distribution company who has been involved in uplifting and promoting the local eSports arena for quite a few years now. Identifying gaming specific brands such as Crucial, Ballistix, Redragon, Antec and Raidmax has allowed them to sponsor a few gaming clans by giving them the opportunity to evolve and play with the best equipment available. Not stopping there, the introduction of the Ballistix Masters online competition fast became popular because of its fantastic prize pot.rAge has grown immensely over the years, and to support and celebrate their 15th Birthday this year, Syntech felt that everyone should be a winner and have given visitors and gamers alike the chance to win ×2 R10 000 cash prizes per day at rAge.

This is a whopping R60 000 that will be given away over the 3 day period. How will this awesome competition work? Look for our Competition Brochure in the rAge Goodie Bag Visit the Matrix stand (No. 2) or the Titan Ice stand (No. 18) at rAge Simply Buy any Redragon, Crucial or Ballistix product Strike a pose and share a selfie (holding and showing your product) to our Facebook Page (@Syntech.co.za) Tag us and use #rAgeExpo2017 and either #Redragon or #Crucial and #Ballistix Two winners will be announced daily, one for Redragon and one for Crucial/Ballistix The announcements will take place daily at the Cosplay stage Arena (Stand 67) and the times for each announcement will be: Friday – 16h00 – 16h15 Saturday – 16h00 – 16h15 Sunday - 13:30 – 13:45 Each winner will walk away with R10 000 in cash (T’s & Cs apply) 

Syntech Overview
Syntech was established in 2002. Our product ranges are sourced from a variety of international manufacturers. We distribute a number of top brands and distribute an extensive range of computer related products throughout sub-Saharan Africa.Our objective is to create solutions. We have developed our product range by offering complete solutions with several focused products that cater for individual reseller requirements. Our long-standing relationships with our suppliers ensure that we provide products which have been developed in accordance with market demands. Our distribution-orientated business structure and advanced logistics system ensure that all our clients can expect and be assured of cost effective solutions being delivered on time.

For further information, please visit www.syntech.co.za or contact us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +27 21 514 5300