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We’re at the point where gaming is part of our children’s lives, and most of us are used to endless talk about Minecraft or Fortnite or Roblox . But while a game console can deliver a fun and engaging time, gaming PCs take this a step further by being recreational, educational, and professional tools all in one. Gaming tech has never been more powerful and user-friendly than with Acer devices like the Acer Nitro 5 AMD and Acer Predator Triton 500 SE . Equipped with next-generation processors from AMD and Intel, including the all-new 12 th Gen Intel Core, as well as Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 Series graphics cards, these devices offer top performance that make every game title leap from the screen and immerse you in their visuals and gameplay thrills. Here's what parents need to know about gaming PCs, and how, like any computer, they can help elevate your child’s digital experience and expose them to new ideas and skills, and keep them safe while doing so. The science shows games c...

The gaming industry is booming. Since the start of global lockdowns, gaming has proven to be an incredibly fun way to fill the time at home. For those practising social distancing, online gaming has provided a valuable, entertaining way to stay connected with friends and socialise in a virtual environment. In fact, on a global scale,   the average time spent gaming  increased by 39%  during the pandemic. By 2023, the industry’s value is on track to exceed  $200 billion  – almost as much as the global music and film industries combined. So, which games dominated the landscape in 2021? These are the top five most popular games this year, based on peak concurrent players.   Dota 2 Born out of a community-made mod of Warcraft 3, Dota was the first to popularise the multiplayer online battle area (MOBA) genre in as early as 2003. Its official sequel, Dota 2, was released in 2013 and, in November 2021, boasted  747 506 peak players . It also enjoyed its bigg...

  Epic Battle Provides the Opportunity to Meet Local Gamers, Compete and Claim Glory, Winning Top Prizes Including LG OLED TVs, Gaming Monitors and Speakers LG Electronics (LG) has today launched a new Fortnite gaming competition for residents in South Africa. #SpotOfTriumph invites gaming enthusiasts of all abilities to participate in a series of battles for the chance to connect, meet famous gamers and win top prizes.   Since first hitting the scene in 2017, Fortnite has gone on to become a worldwide cultural phenomenon – garnering millions of concurrent players each day. With an aim to create new, immersive experiences for Fortnite fans, LG has created a series of 4 challenges under #SpotOfTriumph theme.   Starting from 3 rd  November, LG will be releasing a weekly show which airs every Wednesday on LG’s social media channels. This show will give viewers deeper insight into the competition, how to compete in the latest challenge and what is in store for the winner...