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What every gamer should invest in if they’re serious about gaming     With the Esports industry growing at an alarming rate, more people are getting online to either game competitively or to unwind after a long day. For those looking to enter the Esports industry, there are a few must-have items to kickstart your gaming journey. Factors such as your internet speed or the response time of your monitor/ tv screen could be the difference in winning or losing a game. With this in mind, here’s a list of must-have items for any gaming fanatic.      Quality sound   The sound design of a game is equally important as the gameplay and graphical elements, especially in atmospheric games. The excitement and anticipation of any game is always amplified by sound. Many of the latest games require precise and accurate movements which rely on audio queues. Being fully immersed in a game, hearing every footstep and gunfire and reacting to each sound queue could give you a competi...

Over the past few years, we have seen eSports grow from a hobby to a professionally recognised sport. Since the start of the global pandemic, there has been a massive increase in eSport participation. Gaming and esports is one of the fastest-growing sports globally and South Africa is no exception. According to a South African gaming platform, research shows that the number of gamers in sub-Saharan Africa has risen to 186 million people from 77 million in 2015.   With the innovation in eSports and the growth in the competitive scene, there is an opportunity for gamers to turn their hobby into a competitive career but the question is how? Robert Hart who is an Esports Specialist at Telkom VS Gaming shares some insights on the first few steps take when joining the world of esports.   Choose the Right Team   To throw your hat into the competitive gaming ring, you will need to ensure you have the right team because between practising and tournaments, you’ll be spending a lot ...