Clinton Matos

Johannesburg

Staff Writer at Htxt.Africa

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Nightreign continues success as Steam top performer

4 days ago | htxt.co.za | Clinton Matos

Elden Ring Nightreign made the most money on Steam this past week. The game recently celebrated 3.5 million players. Counter-Strike 2 and the Steam deck follow it. If anyone had any doubt about the immense appeal of games made by FromSoftware, we have only to look at the Steam to see that the new game – Elden Ring Nightreign – has dominated the entire platform.
Pokémon Pocket's latest Solo Battle event: Ultra Beasts invade

4 days ago | htxt.co.za | Clinton Matos

The new Solo Battle event is based on the Ultra Beasts. Complete CPU battles to unlock seven promo cards. The event lasts until 13th June. While the physical Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) is awash with supply issues and massive scalping, the digital version inside of the Pocket app is trucking along as usual with the release of a new Solo Battle event, this time based on the Ultra Beasts.
Nintendo South Africa brings back the midnight launch for the Switch 2

1 week ago | htxt.co.za | Clinton Matos

A midnight launch in Joburg has been announced for the Nintendo Switch 2. Those who pre-ordered are invited, as well as those buying at the event. Sales, prizes, games and more are all promised. Those of a certain age will recall the immense enjoyment that could only be experienced at a midnight launch of the latest game or console.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning review | One last time - Hypertext

2 weeks ago | htxt.co.za | Clinton Matos

In various trailers and promotional items for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Tom Cruise – as Ethan Hunt, AKA The Living Manifestation of Destiny himself – looks directly into the camera and says “I need you to trust me. One last time.”While this line read is in the movie, it’s clear that this is directed to the audience thinking about parting with their money for a ticket to see another Mission: Impossible movie.
You can now Chicken Jockey at home as A Minecraft Movie goes digital

3 weeks ago | htxt.co.za | Clinton Matos

A Minecraft Movie is now available through digital channels. You can rent or buy the movie digitally. Physical copies of the movie are also being released. After launching in April and generating more than a billion Dollars, you can now experience A Minecraft Movie at home as rental and purchasing options for digital copies of the movie open up.
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra will now release in 'early 2026'

3 weeks ago | htxt.co.za | Clinton Matos

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been delayed. The original release period was 2025. The game is now scheduled for the earlier months of 2026. Marvel fans will need to wait longer for the next game set in Disney’s comic IP as Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been pushed back into early 2025. This announcement comes to us from developer Skydance Games which posted a short update in image form to social media: “We have an important update: MARVEL 1943: Rise of Hydra will now be launching in early 2026.
Don’t miss the Japanese Festival in Pretoria this weekend

3 weeks ago | htxt.co.za | Clinton Matos

The Embassy of Japan is co-hosting the Japanese Festival this weekend. It takes place at Menlyn Maine Central Square between 16th and 18th May. The weekend is packed with events. South Africans who want to experience some of Japan without leaving the country should clear their calendars for this weekend as the Japanese Festival will be taking place. Backed by the Embassy of Japan in South Africa, this weekend-long event is hosted at the Menlyn Maine Central Square between 16th and 18th May.
Capture critters in the Steam Creature Collector Fest

3 weeks ago | htxt.co.za | Clinton Matos

The Creature Collector Fest is the latest Steam event. The theme is capturing and battling monsters. This event is live right now until 19th May. Steam has kicked off its latest on-site event / sale in the form of the Creature Collector Fest, a one week celebration of games centered around capturing, taming, battling and living with various monsters and strange lifeforms.
LEGO reveals what Galactus will look like in The Fantastic Four: First Steps

3 weeks ago | htxt.co.za | Clinton Matos

76316: Fantastic Four vs. Galactus Construction Figure has been revealed. The set features Galactus and the whole team of superheroes. It will release on 1st June for $59.99, €59.99 or £54.99. With The Fantastic Four: First Steps just a few months away, LEGO has revealed its only set to come out alongside the latest Marvel blockbuster in the form of 76316: Fantastic Four vs. Galactus Construction Figure.
LEGO Keith Haring set arrives in South Africa this week

3 weeks ago | htxt.co.za | Clinton Matos

LEGO set 31216: Keith Haring – Dancing Figures launches on 15th May. The set comes with 1 773 pieces. The local pricing is R2 399. Fans of artist Keith Haring (and LEGO in general) should take note of 15th May later this week as a set based on his work is due for release in South Africa. 31216: Keith Haring – Dancing Figures, as the name suggests – is a LEGO representation of the figures that are common in Haring’s works.