15th Annual #rAgeExpo2017 Reveals An Industry Of Momentous Growth @rAgeExpo #aGalaxyofGeek

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A rollercoaster decade-and-a-half culminated in the celebration of #15yearsofawesome at 2017’s really Awesome gaming expo (rAge), which took place between 6 October and 8 October. It revealed an industry that is not only thriving, but is here to stay.

Despite adverse weather conditions, the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg saw 35,845 visitors going full-geek over the weekend, with over 130 exhibitors hosting the finest in gaming, technology and gadgets.

“I was a little concerned when looking at the weather conditions before the show, but our fans proved their dedication by showing up in droves to support the expo,” says Michael James, Senior Project Manager for rAge.

An undisputed highlight of the year, the 15th rAge celebrated its growth and success with VS Gaming as the headline sponsor and OMEN by HP sponsoring the NAG LAN. The event was bigger and better than ever before (a fact reflected in the record-breaking attendance), with the weekend featuring competitions, esports tournaments, exhibitions and – of course – an array of geeky paraphernalia. Uniting gaming and popular culture, rAge is also proud to have hosted everyone from the most dedicated of gamers to the most casual of fans.

The NAG LAN was equally exciting, with over 2,000 gamers burning through bandwidth at a record rate. Our internet partner, MWEB, reported a massive 130TB was downloaded at an average rate of 5.6 gigabits per second, with a peak of nearly 8 gigabits per second. MWEB, along with Intel on server duty and Aruba on network duty, made this year’s NAG LAN one of the best in recent memory.

“We saw 527 media accredited over the weekend and 45 one-on-one media interviews conducted. The social engine behind rAge is unmatched, with thousands of social posts hitting social media sites over the weekend as everyone excitedly posted pictures, video and stories of their experience at the show,“ commented Michael.

With massive prizes won over the course of the weekend, some of the best games in the industry revealed and launched, the top gadgets and products on display, as well as a unique platform developed for South African cosplay and game development, rAge continues to be a pioneer in creating a fun, interactive and inclusive environment.

Michael says: “I’m very happy with the turnout, the variety of exhibitions this year and the amazing things that are happening in esports. There are three things that make rAge exceptional each year: the exhibitors, my incredible, dedicated “nothing is a problem” team and of course, the visitors to the show. The rAge team is already discussing everything that needs tweaking based on feedback from exhibitors and visitors, and thinking about what we’ll be doing for rAge 2018. This is largely driven by many of the newer exhibitors asking questions about more space, and how they can expand their offering next year. I want to say thank you to everyone who makes rAge possible. The future of this expo is bright.”

#agalaxyofgeek has earned itself a permanent space in the universe. Don’t miss out on the 2018 rAge expo, which will take place from 5-7 October.

For more information visit www.rageexpo.co.za

 

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@DellEMCSADC @Alienware @IncConnection @BravadoGaming Are Set To Be @rAgeExpo #rAgeExpo2017

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It is time for the annual pilgrimage of all South Africa’s gaming enthusiasts. The rAge Expo is once again ready to show off upcoming titles, cutting-edge hardware and the latest accessories, as well as plenty of chances for attendees to show off their gaming skills. But visitors to this year’s expo are in for another treat: a chance to meet the e-sports athletes from Bravado Gaming, as well as opportunities to win exclusive Alienware prizes and score a Dell Inspiron 15 7000 laptop at an amazing price.

Take an Alienware selfie and win
As a leading brand in gaming systems, Alienware will be at rAge to showcase its latest systems, as well as frequent giveaways of caps, mousepads and more swag during the three days of rAge.

Visit the Incredible Connection stand to learn more about Alienware’s incredible machines and gear. Then take a selfie in the Alienware frame on the stand and post it using #ALIENWAREGAMEFACE and @DellEMCSADC for a chance to win one of the awesome Alienware prizes on offer – including an Alienware Vindicator 2.0 Backpack, Alienware TactX Headset with Adaptor, Alienware Vindicator 2.0 Messenger Bag and Alienware hampers.

Meet the Bravado pro gamers
Bravado’s Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) team will be at rAge to compete in the first ESL African event, presented by Kwese. The top two African and North American teams will be battling it out for a R 300,000 first place. Bravado will also be represented by their Call of Duty (COD) team, there to compete in the VS Gaming Championships.

On Saturday, 7 October, these elite athletes will be taking a break from their firefights and visit the Incredible Connection stand for an exclusive Alienware meet & greet. Appearing only for one hour from 12h00 to 13h00, they will be posing for photos, signing autographs and even offer some advice to get the most out of your gaming. The first 500 visitors to the meet & greet will also get exclusive signed Alienware gifts.

“I’m looking forward to meeting some of our friends and fans at our meet-and-greet, handing out some cool prizes and interacting with social and competitive gamers,” said Aran ‘Sonic’ Groesbeek. “If you have any questions or need to know anything about how to get your e-sports career started, come visit us at the stand on the Saturday and we’ll have a chat and maybe I’ll share a secret or two.”

His fellow Bravado gamer, Dillon ’Lithium’ Charalambous, is as enthusiastic about meeting their fans: “I'm looking forward to meeting up with our fans and friends! It will be a great experience for the fans as well as my team and there will be some great prizes to be won! It’s going to be a great weekend and we are all looking forward to it.”

Get a gaming powerhouse at a killer price
Swag and meeting top gamers are not the only surprises awaiting those visting Alienware’s display on the Incredible Connection stand at rAge. In conjunction with Incredible Connection, Dell is offering the Dell Inspiron 15 7000 laptop at a massive discount of R14,999 - that’s R8,000 less.

But it is a limited offer, with only 50 available and only one per customer. So don’t waste time: head to the Incredible Connection stand asap and pick up the Dell Inspiron 15 7000 for a steal.

There is always a good reason to visit the rAge Expo. Now you have three more: giveaways, champion gamers and a mind-blowing deal, all at the Incredible Connection stand in conjunction with Dell, Alienware and Bravado Gaming.

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#eSports to Dominate @rAgeExpo @KweseGam3r #rAgeExpo2017 #15YearsofAwesome

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The really Awesome gaming expo (rAge) is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2017, with an expo that will meet and exceed the needs of every fan of geek culture. One of its areas of dominance this year will be esports, where Kwesé Gamer will be hosing the ESL African Championship finals throughout the rAge weekend.

Taking place from 6 October to 8 October at the TicketPro Dome in Johannesburg, this is the first year that Kwesé Gamer will officially have exhibition space – and 500 square metres of it at that.

The ESL arena will host the ESL African Championship finals, where the top two teams from the South African and North African group stages will battle it out to be crowned Africa’s ESL CSGO champion. 

With seating for many eager South African esports fans, visitors will be able to watch all the live action on big screens in front of the stage.

Kwesé will also be bringing two well-known international casters to rAge: Lauren ‘Pansy’ Scott and Jason ‘Moses’ O’Toole. World-renowned in the international esports scene, the two will lend their casting abilities and trademark style to the talent deck of the grand finale, alongside a host of local commentators, panelists and analysts.

‘Pansy’ is a 27-year-old British nationalist, contracted to ESL, who has been involved in esports for over 10 years, while ‘Moses’ started his professional career at the very young age of 16, playing for United 5 in North America. Their attendance at rAge is much-anticipated and shows just how successfully esports is taking off in South Africa.

For those who have been bitten by the esports bug, Kwesé Gamer will also host a Hearthstone Fireside Gathering on Saturday 7 October at rAge, where the top three players on the day will go head-to-head to win their share of R10 000.

As part of the ESL African Championship, the Hearthstone portion’s finals will be played at rAge, while the action will be broadcast live on Kwesé Gamer’s Facebook page and Twitch channel.

As an added bonus for esports fans, Kwesé Gamer will also host an Overwatch competition. Blizzard’s team-based shooter recently announced a new one-versus-one mode, and Kwesé Gamer will give players an opportunity to try out the mode while also competing for various prizes.

For more information on rAge, please visit rAge expo.

Dates: 6 October – 8 October 2017
Show times: Friday: 10:00-18:00 | Saturday: 09:00-18:00 | Sunday: 09:00-16:00
Day ticket: R120 per person (tickets available at the door or via TicketPro outlets)
Weekend ticket: R300 per person (tickets available at the door or via TicketPro 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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@SkullcandySA Brings An Immersive Bass Experience #Crusher #Wireless @LuksBrands #rAgeExpo2017

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The Crusher doesn't just play music, it delivers a complete audio experience that you can feel from the moment you put it on. This headphone replicates the ‘live concert’ feeling. Pair this sensory experience with an accessible price point and a style that's unmistakably Skullcandy and you've got the Crusher Wireless. You have to feel it to believe it.

Skullcandy Crusher Wireless

LISTEN TO THE DIFFERENCE
The Crusher was designed with premium materials and engineered to emphasize fit, comfort and durability. The headphone features a flexible headband, an amplifier and a battery in the ear cup to drive the level-adjustable subwoofer, removable/replaceable cables and collapsible earcups for easy stashing. The Crusher is also equipped with an auto on/off smart circuit that senses when music has stopped playing and turns off the amp automatically. This greatly improves battery life and removes the need for a power switch.

Stereo Haptics provides directional bass you can feel

TECHNOLOGY THAT MATTERS
Supporting the premium build and acoustics, Bluetooth® technology offers up to 40 hours of wireless connectivity and device-free control over music and calls. Sealing out all distraction for an absolute immersion into your music, the refined acoustics of the Crusher Wireless provide a noise isolating fit like never before. With memory foam ear pads and a premium design, these headphones look great and fit comfortably. A foldable design makes for a compact package when not in use, letting you take the immersive stereo haptic bass experience anywhere.

The new Crusher VRA™, features stereo haptic bass drivers that deliver directional bass you can feel, ferrofluid integration for broader, cleaner bass response and refined digital signal processing (DSP). This proprietary set of features combine to create industry-leading immersion and a premium multi-sensory experience. 

Skullcandy’s Crusher Wireless offers a unique bass sensory experience derived from "dual driver" technology

Skullcandy Crusher Wireless is priced at R2,499.00 For purchasing enquires, visit: www.luksbrands.co.za The headsets are available to buy at the rAge Expo 2017 and comes with a special gift from Skullcandy with all wireless headphones purchases at the expo from 6-9 October 2017.   

About Skullcandy®
Founded at the intersection of music, sports, technology, and creative culture, Skullcandy creates world-class audio and gaming products for the risk-takers, innovators, and pioneers who inspire us all to live life at full volume. From new innovations in the science of sound to collaborations with up-and-coming musicians and athletes, Skullcandy lives by its mission to inspire life at full volume through forward-thinking technologies and ideas, and leading-edge design and materialization. Skullcandy designs, markets, and distributes audio and gaming headphones, and other accessory related products under the Skullcandy and 2XL brands. The Company's products are sold and distributed through a variety of channels around the world from its global locations in Park City, Tokyo, Zurich, Vancouver and Mexico City, as well as through partners in some of the most important cultural and sports hubs in the world.

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@AstrumWorld - A Top Global Brand is Ready for #rAgeExpo2017 @rAgeExpo

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rAge is all about discovering what’s new in the world of technology and having fun while doing it. With hundreds of cool products on display, it’s a veritable hotbed of the best products and tech companies in SA. Ready to make its mark at this year’s event is Astrum - a global leader in providing people with access to an impressive range of new technologies. The company prides itself on breaking the trade-off between innovation, quality and cost, and as such, can provide consumers with robust, reliable – yet affordable – high tech devices.

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Established in Hong Kong in 2008, the organisation has since branched across the globe, launching in South Africa in 2010. Astrum aims to break down the barriers between people and technology and will be featuring a wide range of products at the event. Everything from headsets, to power banks, speakers and cameras to keyboards and more.

Sound Box ST 150

“Humans have a natural appetency for exploration. The pursuit of technology and innovation is what drives us and how we improve our daily lives. We’d like to create a progressive realization of this by serving as the bridge that connects people with a range of products that not only meets needs and expectations, but awakens a heartfelt sense of wonder in all of us” says Amit Pansari, Director at Astrum Peripherals Pty Ltd.

The team is not only looking forward to awakening a sense of wonder for rAge visitors but also as it further expands its presence throughout South Africa.

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In line with this, the company has announced the opening of a branch in the Mother City. Under the management of Sias Strydom, the Cape Town team - based in Milnerton - will follow the global Astrum undertaking of providing exceptional quality at a competitive price, with excellent service to their customers.

Besides creative features and new designs, Astrum enforces strict business principals, regarding quality, innovative, practical and fair business practices. Astrum has dedicated itself in every aspect towards moving forward and constantly keeping abreast of technological advancements, product development and design, ensuring the organisation provides their clients with the best solutions possible.

Wireless headet HT600

Most of all Astrum believes that South Africans should have access to innovative products that simplify and enhance their lives. The world-class products are available through a number of retailers including: Takealot, Loot, Computer Mania, Fastrak, Mitabyte, Osmans, Matrix Warehouse, The Gadget Shop and Mobimend. 

 

Astrum will be selling their products at the rAge Expo 2017 from 6-8 Oct 2017. I am specially looking forward to get Eye Protecting LED Lamp as I need the same to work on my laptop (without backlit keyboard) late in the night while everyone else is sleeping and to write my diary each night before sleeping. I have contacted the brand on facebook some 2-3 months back and asked about the price earlier but never received the answer so I am going to checkout the same again now at the rAge expo.

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@AdataTechnology Debuts XPG EMIX H30 & I30 #Headsets #Amplifier @rAgeExpo #rAgeExpo2017

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ADATA Technology, a leading manufacturer of high performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash products, today launched its first dedicated audio products. The three are XPG-branded as they deliver powerful, clear, and comfortable sonic experiences to enthusiast gamers. The EMIX H30 headsets feature a full-sized, over-ear design with 53mm drivers while EMIX I30 earphones bring an advanced in-ear design with oversized 13.5mm drivers. The SOLOX F30 amplifier (sold paired with EMIX H30 or separately) provides multiple connections, four audio presets, and virtual 7.1 surround. All three products boast an attractive gaming-inspired style, while EMIX H30 and EMIX I30 are universally compatible with PC, Mac, consoles, and mobile devices.

SOLOX F30 – virtual 7.1 surround and distinct audio modes
Precision sound processing enables SOLOX F30 to act as an external audio card and amplifier for PC and Mac. Virtual 7.1-channel surround adds depth to sound and more accurate positioning within games for a competitive edge. SOLOX F30 has four sound presets: game, movie, music, and voice. Multiple connections increase its versatility, and it can output audio to headsets and speakers simultaneously or separately. Customers can purchase the SOLOX F30 in a bundle with EMIX H30 and a headset stand, or separately.

EMIX H30+SOLOX F30

EMIX H30 – big sound and genuine comfort
The full-size EMIX H30 headsets deliver a wide sonic range with powerful bass thanks to their 53mm drivers. They do so while ensuring complete comfort even during extended gaming sessions thanks to breathable memory foam ear cushions, a self-adjusting headband, and carefully optimized clamping force. The detachable microphone ensures gamers are clearly heard by team members, just as the braided cable and gold-plated connector withstand extended and demanding use without sound quality degradation.

EMIX I30

EMIX I30 – strong gaming audio goes in-ear
As most personal audio products for gamers are larger headset designs, compact and mobile in-ear options are rare. EMIX I30 earphones have powerful 13.5mm drivers and a design that fits snugly in ear canals to leave unwanted noise out and enjoyable sound in. Thanks to their oversized drivers, EMIX I30 earphones are able to produce patented 5.2-channel surround sound with a strong spatial effect. While compact and light, EMIX I30 earphones bring gamers impactful sound whether at home or on the go.

Versatile cross-platform compatibility
EMIX H30 and EMIX I30 work driver-free on PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox, Switch, and mobile devices. This means gamers no longer need to purchase dedicated headsets for different devices. Products will be available at TVR Distribution, in Dec. 2017, RRP still to be confirmed.

About XPG
Xtreme Performance Gear (XPG) is an ADATA Technology brand offering high performance PC hardware. XPG products distinguish themselves by surpassing stringent ADATA A+ Testing Methodology to ensure the highest standards for superior product stability and performance. XPG provides gamers, enthusiasts, and overclockers an extraordinary journey best experienced at full tilt. The XPG line sports advanced technical attributes and its strength shines through with sleek and powerful designs that have earned prestigious accolades worldwide. These include Good Design Awards from Japan and Taiwan Excellence Gold Awards. ADATA XPG products are recognized by overclockers and world-renowned professional gaming teams who use them as essential hardware for achieving victory. For more information, please visit www.xpg.com

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