For South African gamers, rAge is the real deal. A giant, “local is lekker” E3 if you will. Gearburn was fortunate enough to attend this magical, sweaty event last year, and we’ll down Redbulls to bring the action once more. Here’s what you need to know:

Dates: 5 October – 7 October 2012

Show times: Friday: 10:00-18:00 | Saturday: 09:00-18:00 | Sunday: 10:00-16:00

Admission: Per person: R60 Weekend ticket: R100 Family pass (two adults and two children): R180 Kids under 6: Free

Venue: The Coca-Cola dome, Corner Northumberland Road & Olievenhout Avenue, Northgate, North Riding

Outside of gaming, there’s cosplay, live eSports, a massive LAN and well, these AAA companies. For the true creatives stuck in the rote cycle of work, beer and sleep, there’s the Artists Alley. This is where the cosplay, photography and student game developers will meet to massage their creative juices. And then there’s the games. Expect the best of the best, and utter shit as well. Gaming karma they call it.

There’s a metric ton of crap to sift through but don’t worry your pretty little head over it. Gearburn’s on the case.