Good Games Only at Comic Con Africa 2025 #ComicConAfrica

Hi Guys,

Gamers, this is your moment. Don’t miss it.

The Countdown is On

Whether you’re mashing buttons, strategising every move, or just soaking up the atmosphere, Comic Con Africa 2025 is your place to experience, play, compete, connect, and be part of something big. It’s more than a con. It’s a celebration of everything gaming, brought to life by the fans who live it: shaped by an organising team that truly listens to the voices of the thousands of gamers who participate in the con’s annual gaming survey. This is an experience that fully speaks to the community it serves.

The immersive gaming space will offer newbies and hardcore gamers alike the chance to play the games they love, challenge their friends, meet the gaming celebs they look up to, feel the thrill of professional tournaments with huge prize pools on the line, discover new tech, and personally connect with their fellow gamers over four epic days in their very own happy place, come 28 to 31 August at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec.

Telkom VS Gaming Brings the Speed

To create a buffer-free zone, Comic Con Africa is proud to continue its high-speed connectivity partnership with Telkom. The Telkom VS Gaming Main Stage in Hall 5 will feature the Top 8 Masters CS2 and Top 4 High School Esports League (HSEL) CS2 tournaments. The Top 8 Rocket League Championship teams and Top 4 HSEL Rocket League teams will be live on the Championship Stage, while Telkom’s Mobile Gaming Zone in collaboration with Samsung, will hand out spot prizes for daily winners. At the eDiski (EAFC) free-to-play zone, everyone belongs – it’s the opportunity to grab a controller, bring a crew, and just press play. Fans can also expect Sim Racing from Openserve.

TTGE Fires on All Cylinders

This is where players rise to glory. The Toyota Gaming Engine Room is rolling out daily free-to-play tournaments across fan-favourite titles like EAFC, Street Fighter, Brawlhala, Gran Turismo 7, and Clash Royale. Across mobile, console, and sim racing setups, players can compete for daily cash prizes and bragging rights. This is where skill meets ambition, and everyone’s invited.

Doritos: Bigger, Bolder, Crunchier

Doritos will be igniting the boldness inside all gamers, bringing Tekken 8 and more to the Doritos Crunch Arena. High-stakes challenges will see fans battle for cash prizes and kudos in tournaments held exclusively at Comic Con Africa with a leaderboard format. Doritos brings a spawling retro arcade with classic titles and genres where fans can pick up fast-paced shooters and laid-back party titles to play on the spot, alongside the chance to win a PS5.

RGB Gaming: For The Next Generation

For the younger gamers RGB Gaming returns, bringing the battleground for gaming tournaments for up-and-coming gaming stars, along with a massive free-to-play area offering Fortnite and Minecraft. RGB’s tournaments will include daily competitive action through their Premier School League, spotlighting the next generation of young South African gamers. Primary school and high school players will go head-to-head, bringing a vibrant sense of competition and camaraderie to the con floor. Alongside the youth leagues, the Premier Tournaments remain open to all, giving everyday gamers a shot at glory in a space crafted for pros. Anyone could be walking away with a winning title.

Red Bull EAFC ‘25 Tournament

Red Bull brings the heat with their EAFC ’25 tournament, offering up epic prizes and non-stop action. Whether fans go to win or just for the fun, the Red Bull free-to-play zone will also keep the energy high and the games rolling.

Nintendo Switch 2 Activates

Nintendo is bringing a Switch 2 activation to Comic Con Africa, with Mario Kart featuring alongside other free-to-play titles, AND awesome Nintendo merch ready to be snapped up!

Gear Up and Game On

Get ready to empty your wallet like never before, with official merchandise, exclusive drops, high-end tech, nostalgic memorabilia, and so much more from top brands. Special offers and limited deals will apply, making Thursday attendance mandatory for those wanting to gear up with the most. Awesome brands like Incredible Connection, MSI, and SMD Technologies will be alongside Samsung, Koodoo, Checkers, and PC Builder, and they’ll be throwing down the gauntlet and bringing epic specials to the show floor.

Tickets are moving fast, and Saturday is already sold out. Lock in your spot now through Howler and get ready for good games only in your happy place.

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This Long Weekend @ComicConAfrica Brings you a MASSIVE Gaming Experience #ComicConAfrica

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In recent years, the gaming scene in Africa has seen remarkable growth, and is expected to grow by roughly 12% between 2018 and 2028* - this trend is realising each year at Comic Con Africa’s gaming experience. This long weekend, gaming enthusiasts from all walks of life will converge at Comic Con Africa where the worlds of gaming and pop culture will collide in spectacular fashion.

This is what gamers can expect from the Comic Con Africa gaming experience:

The Toyota Gaming Engine (TTGE) and Nintendo Partner Up!

The Toyota Gaming Engine is home to all Toyota esports action from South Africa, the world and beyond. For Comic Con Africa this weekend, TTGE has partnered with Nintendo to bring attendees an immersive Mario Kart experience and a chance to win a trip to Chicago for C2E2.

More than the partnership, Nintendo will also have the biggest Nintendo title of the year, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, playable on their stand at Comic Con Africa before its official release next month!

Telkom VS Gaming Next-Gen Gaming Village

This exciting partnership between Telkom VS Gaming and Comic Con Africa promises an unforgettable blend of gaming and pop culture for Comic-Con enthusiasts. Whether you're a dedicated gamer or a casual fan, this area on the gaming floor offers a unique opportunity to join like-minded individuals in a legendary gathering.

The Telkom VS Gaming Next-Gen Village offers fans the opportunity to win exciting prizes and get the opportunity to meet renowned South African gamers such as Okay Wasabi, Sibu Mpanza, Julia "Bish" Robson, and Pippa Tshabalala.

Throughout the year, VS Gaming runs online leagues for various gaming titles and those competing in this year’s finals, which is hosted at Comic Con Africa, stand to win their share of over R600 000. Fans can expect an exciting line-up of esports tournaments at Comic Con Africa 2023, including the VS Gaming Masters and other of South Africa's top esports leagues.

Fans can also participate in thrilling challenges, showcase their gaming skills, and explore epic loot while enjoying a cutting-edge gaming experience with state-of-the-art setups and technology.

Doritos Crunch Cup, powered by Comic Con Africa

The Doritos Crunch Cup, in partnership with Comic Con Africa, is back in Johannesburg for its third iteration which will see gamers of all levels go head-to-head for cash prizes this long weekend. This section of the con floor boasts free-to-play tournaments each day for a different game. With a wide array of genres that fans can compete in, the titles are:

• Friday, 22 September – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II,
• Saturday, 23 September – FIFA 23,
• Sunday, 24 September – Street Fighter 6, and
• Monday, 25 September (public holiday) – Fortnite

To participate in the Doritos Crunch Cup, players can simply register on-site at Comic Con Africa starting from 9:00 AM at the Doritos Crunch Zone in Hall 5 on the morning they wish to compete. Beyond the mainline daily tournaments, the Doritos Crunch Cup provides festivalgoers with a unique opportunity to "Beat the Pro" each day. This feature allows fans to showcase their skills against a professional player in each title, with the chance to win R1000 if they emerge victorious in the head-to-head battle.

Red Bull

Red Bull will be hosting a leg of the Red Bull Campus Clutch, an open tournament exclusively for college and university students across the world, in the popular game Valorant – a team-based 5 vs. 5 shooters, where communication and teamwork are essential.

Comic Con Africa will host the Red Bull Campus Clutch national finals, with the winner being sent to compete internationally at the global finals against teams from around the world, which takes place in Istanbul, Turkey.

Carry1st Valorant Tournament

Following Riot Games’ announcement of Valorant servers coming to South Africa, The Carry1st Valorant Tournament also promises thrilling gameplay. Carry1st will host Valorant in-person activations at Comic Con this long weekend. During the event, players can learn about Valorant, participate in tournaments, and win exclusive giveaways.

Get info on some of the latest and upcoming games

In addition to Nintendo offering fans the opportunity to experience Super Mario Bros. Wonder, fans can also expect an activation from the recently released Mortal Kombat 1 as well as an exclusive preview of the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Mirage - presented by GLITCHED.

School gaming is serious gaming!

RGB Gaming will also attend Comic Con Africa, a proud sponsor of the initiative, and will bring daily school tournaments to the gaming hall across titles such as Minecraft, Splatoon, Apex Legends, and FIFA. This area of the show floor is proud to welcome 30 primary schools and 10 university teams; be sure not to miss this electrifying clash of young talents and future gaming legends as they showcase their skills on the big stage.

Fans at the show will also be able to experience a variety of tech, gaming products, and peripherals from KooDoo, as well as other vendors.

Coming this long weekend at Nasrec, Comic Con Africa 2023 is shaping up to be a not-to-be-missed festival, Saturday General Access tickets and Four Day Passes are already sold out and will not be available at the gate. Fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets for R200 through Howler here: https://bit.ly/CCA2023_tickets

* A reminder from the organisers that only tickets purchased from Howler will grant admission to the festival. The organisers wish to remind fans that the authenticity of tickets purchased from a third party cannot be guaranteed. The only source of official tickets from the organisers are found on Howler.

** Please note that all programming is subject to change without notice.

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