rAge
Yes guys, it’s almost that time of the year again. For the 7th year running, from the 2nd – 4th of October at the Coca Cola Dome in Johannesburg you can come and experience the “really AWESOME gaming expo” or rAge in short.
Well, if you are into the latest games, technology gadgets and lifestyle products. This event is for you. Simply put “rAge is South Africa’s leading computer, gaming and technology expo. The expo allows visitors to get some hands-on time with and a close-up look at the things they love and desire most.”
Some things you can expect to see at rAge include previews of the latest and up and coming games, product launches, press briefs, prize giveaways and loads more.
rAge hosts one of the largest LAN events in South Africa by far, with last years event pulling over 1800 gamers and the tickets were sold out in two weeks. AWESOME!!
2 – 4 October 2009
Friday: 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 09:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00
The Coca-Cola Dome
Corner Northumberland Road & Olievenhout Avenue
Northgate
Johannesburg
Day ticket – R50.00 per person
Weekend Ticket – R80.00 per person
Family Pass Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) – R160.00 per family
Kids under 6 are free
For more information regarding this AWESOME event go to the rAge expo website.
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I’m really hoping that this year’s rAge will be something amazing!
There is yet to be a rAge as awesome as two years ago which was coupled with the launch of the Xbox 360!
Sure we had the edge because of the 360 launch, but besides that even EA’s stand was disappointing last year in comparison with two years ago. I remember they had a whole room with flashing lights and serious speakers playing game previews, there were projectors projecting these previews in a full 360 degree view! They even had a bar on top of their stand, this was only accessible to VIP and Press card holders, but none the less it was awesome seeing rAge from a different angle!
I would love to see more big guns in the market going to these extremes when promoting their company at rAge. Besides all the technology, giveaways and fine promotion ladies, the quality and impressiveness of the stands contributes a lot to the Awesomeness of the whole expo.
As far as the competitive gaming goes, I must admit that I am a bit bored with the same old Dota and CS regulars. I remember the first few rAge expos had competitive 1 vs 1 style games! Like Quake and Warcraft, these were exciting to watch! We use to have people from all over the world coming here to play the game. To me the comps have lost the “touch” of excitement, I don’t want to really see how a team executes strat nr4 and keep a sniper in the back of the room to take out the whole enemy team. And I don’t want to see how someone tries to build the ultimate demon sword by killing minions of plants and ghouls. Anyway… That’s a whole discussion on its own, and probably a matter of personal dilemma.
rAge has always been entertaining and quite the adventure for anyone who’s lives are remotely touched by technology.
I will def be there and will as ever enjoy the Awesomeness!
@Robert, I can’t help you with a 36 hour day. But have a bar one, that’s supposedly for a 25 hour day. As for rAge, I would recommend going to the event this year. Really really awesome.
@TolecnaL, I agree with the same old boring games. Quake 3 was awesome to watch. Big screen, projecting both players playing, crowd gathering up. Just the whole vibe was amazing. I still remember way back in the day, when it was still GLSA (gamers league of South Africa). A Quake 3 game between Ph4ntom and Viper going into sudden death. Was one of the best games I’ve ever seen.
Lets hope Starcraft 2 can revive the competitive gaming scene.
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The comment was made on August 19, 2009 at 9:46 am
Never been to rAGE. Love gaming, but just don’t have the time. There are so many great games to try. Oh how I wish I had a 36 hour day. But then, I would probably still use that to program.
My motto: Code – Eat – Sleep.
I know a few people, my nephew and some friends, that rave about rAGE, so I’m sure it will be an awesome event.