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The weekend of May 20th and 21st was a high-stakes, heart-racing sprint to the finish line as we geared up for the FIFAe Nations Cup 2023 finals. The venue remains a mystery, but the thrill is unquestionable!

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Esports enthusiasts, it's time to celebrate the incredible growth of esports in South Africa over the years! This phenomenal rise has seen South Africa emerge as a significant player in the global esports arena, paving the way for a bright future in competitive gaming. 

Sony has taken a step forward in the world of gaming by patenting an AI assistant that could revolutionise how players engage with games. The patent describes a technology that would analyse a player's behaviour and gameplay data to offer advice and hints to improve their gameplay experience. This AI assistant could be used to assist players in a variety of ways, from providing helpful tips to guiding players through more difficult parts of the game.

Sony has been granted a new patent that could allow players' emotions to be detected through their controller inputs. The patent describes a system that can detect changes in a player's physiological response, such as heart rate and sweat secretion, and translate that data into the game itself.

In an opinion piece for IGN Africa, Aarif Ebrahim discusses how inclusive design can help improve accessibility in gaming. Ebrahim argues that game developers should prioritise accessibility in their designs in order to create a more inclusive gaming community and that inclusive design can also benefit non-disabled players. 

After much anticipation, Sony has finally released its highly awaited virtual reality (VR) headset, the PSVR 2, in South Africa. The PSVR 2 promises a whole new level of immersive gaming with its enhanced graphics, advanced haptic feedback, and improved tracking system.

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is excited to announce its return as an official sponsor of Comic Con Cape Town, the premier comic and pop-culture event in South Africa.

In an effort to keep children off the streets, the City of Cape Town’s library and information services have launched a gaming project that uses PlayStation and Xbox consoles to attract young people to the library.

A new microLED fabrication technique known as vertical stacking has been discovered by researchers at MIT, which could provide us with the ultimate gaming monitor that we have been looking for. The vertical stacking process involves stacking microLEDs to pack more LEDs into a smaller area, thus avoiding defects associated with high pixel density.

The Toyota Gaming Engine [TTGE] has been collaborating with the African Cyber Gaming League [ACGL] and Kasi Gamerz since September 2022 to bring extended FIFA tournament opportunities to communities around the Western Cape. Over the months, the program has shown promising results, with some of the players discovered by the program now making their mark in the competitive gaming scene.

In a recent post on Reddit, a fan showcased the four dashboards that the Xbox 360 had during its lifespan. Released in 2005, the Xbox 360 was one of the best-selling consoles of all time, and its rivalry with the PlayStation 3 is one of the strongest in gaming history. The console's lifespan lasted eight years before it was replaced by the Xbox One, which is an unusually long lifespan for a console. The Xbox 360 is now considered "retro," and in the digital era, this has unfortunate connotations, as servers continue to cost money to host.

A new rumour suggests that a redesigned version of the PlayStation 5 may be in the works. The new model would reportedly feature a new semiconductor component that would make the console cheaper to produce and potentially allow Sony to lower the retail price.

Toyota Gaming Engine [TTGE] continues its mission of providing an inclusive and immersive gaming experience for all South African gamers. Together with the African Cyber Gaming League [ACGL] and Kasi Gamerz, TTGE had an exciting lineup of events planned for February 2023. Although the first event of the month in Mfuleni was affected by loadshedding, the remaining events in Stellenbosch and Strand delivered an electrifying FIFA 23 tournament experience to all attendees.

Are you fit to wear the crown? Then take to the battlefield and storm the castle in the latest epic esports tournament from The Toyota Gaming Engine [TTGE]. In TTGE Game of Phones S2: House of Data, throne seekers from across Mzansi assemble online to play Clash Royale and WIN their share of R10 000 in cash prizes. All you need to stake your claim to the throne is your smartphone and a thirst for power. 

Peace never lasts in the Thumbderdome. Prepare your opposable digits for the latest and absurdly epic esports tournament from The Toyota Gaming Engine [TTGE]. TTGE Thumbderdome S2: Knuckles of Vengeance is an all-out FIFA thumb war where players across SA compete to win their share of R15 000 in cash prizes.

The latest NBA 2K23 video game offers a unique feature for players to challenge LeBron James' all-time scoring record. The game allows players to go head-to-head with James' past performances and attempt to surpass his in-game scoring record. This feature adds to the game's already-impressive lineup of features, including revamped gameplay mechanics, enhanced graphics, and updated rosters.

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TTGE, ACGL, and Kasi Gamerz have been working together since September 2022 to provide extended FIFA tournament opportunities to communities around the Western Cape. The collaboration has given rise to a number of talented players who have demonstrated their mettle in both community and more competitive tournaments.

Hold up gamers, the future of the video game industry is about to go next level! With consumer demand skyrocketing, technology advancing at an unprecedented rate, and new ways to monetise, experts predict global revenue for games to increase by over 50% in the next five years.