I mean, technically, it’s two shorter weeks rather than one long week, but hey, here’s what’s happening over the next few days if you’re looking for things to go to, watch or even participate in.
In-Person Events
EGG National Commander League (Details)
What: The National Commander League is a Magic the Gathering League that takes place across the country. This weekend is the second set of the 1st Qualifiers for the league, and it continues on until October 2023, when the next rounds will begin. For more information, look up Easy Gaming Group on Facebook.
When: Saturday 12th August and Sunday 13th August
Price: R180 to participate
Where:
GAUTENG:
Saturday – The Stone Dragon – Bonaero Park Shopping Center, Office 20, Atlas Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1619
Sunday – D20 Battleground – 33 Chrissie St, Brackenhurst, Alberton, 1448
EASTERN CAPE:
Saturday – The Den – 94 Hurd St, Newton Park, Gqeberha, 6001
WESTERN CAPE:
Saturday – The Warren – Unit 2, Meerlust Industrial Park, 2 Henry Vos Cl, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7139
Top Deck Competitive Pioneer 2nd RCQ (Facebook)
What: Pioneer Format MTG Regional Qualifier, where the winner will get a shot in the finals for a chance to take place Regional Championship, which could give you a shot at the Magic World Cup.
When: Saturday 12th August, 9:45 AM Registration, 10AM Kick-off
Where: Top Deck – The Lancaster Shopping Centre 369 Jan Smuts Avenue Craighall, Randburg
Price: R349 and up, depending on the ticket purchased.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Experience (Facebook)
What: Brace yourselves for an extraordinary adventure as Irene Village Mall transforms into an immersive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Experience! Get ready to be transported to the Turtles’ Lair, complete with green toxic ooze, graffiti, and the bustling sewers of New York right here at Irene Village Mall!
When: Starts Saturday, 5th August 09:00, Ends 30th September 17:00
Where: Irene Village Mall – Cnr of Nellmapius Drive and Van Ryneveld Avenue, Irene, Centurion, 0133
Price: Free
Online Events
HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Gamers Against Gender-Based Violence
What: GAGBV is an initiative to raise funds for those affected by gender-based violence. This year, all donations will go to the TEARS Foundation, which provides crisis intervention, advocacy, counselling, and prevention education services for those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault and child sexual abuse. Services are confidential and free of charge. Catch your favourite streamers online supporting this cause and help them raise the funds needed to assist those in need.
When: Starts Tuesday 1st August, Ends Wednesday 9th August
Where: Online (Stream Schedule)
Price: Free
Pokemon Unite World Championship
What: Watch the best of the best from around the world take each other on in the world cup for Pokemon Unite. With a $1 million prize pool and half of that going to the winners alone, you can bet that it’s going to be fiery.
When: Starts Friday 11th August, ends Saturday 12th August.
Where: Online
Price: Free entry
APEX Legends 3v3
What: 3v3 team deathmatch, single elimination brackets where you have one opportunity to make it to the finals. If you can make your way through the BO1 to the top, you will take on one last team in a BO3 for the chance at up to R1000.
When: Wednesday 9th August, 19:30 – Registration closes at 16:00 on Wednesday
Where: Online
Price: Free entry
Mettlestate Brawl Stars Cup
What: This is a 3v3 BO3 style gameplay where each game is a different mode. The first team to win two sets knocks out their opponents and moves on to the next round. Winners can take home up to R1000.
When: Saturday 12th August, 14:00 – Registration closes at 12:00 on Saturday
Where: Online
Price: Free entry