About Us

Our Core Principles

The Explorer’s Mentality

Our content philosophy centres on comprehensive understanding. We’re the sort who’ll spend sixty hours wandering the Karoo-like landscapes of Red Dead Redemption 2 before writing our analysis. Our collective gaming experience includes everything from growing up with Atari systems in Durban arcades to maintaining elaborate spreadsheets comparing frame rates across different SA internet providers.

“Gaming is South Africa’s fastest-growing entertainment medium, yet it’s still often treated as childish or trivial by mainstream media. Games represent this generation’s most revolutionary art form, blending narrative, visual art, music and interactivity in unprecedented ways. They deserve thoughtful, nuanced coverage that acknowledges this complexity.”

Technical Authority

Our technology coverage brings engineering expertise rarely found in African gaming journalism. With team members who studied computer science at UCT and Stellenbosch, we can expertly analyse performance bottlenecks, explain console limitations, and help you understand why your favourite title crashes every time there’s load-shedding.

We specialise in hardware performance under South African conditions, with particular focus on how games function during power fluctuations and on varied internet connections.

“Most gaming sites simply note that ‘the frame rate drops sometimes’ without explaining why this happens or how it impacts gameplay. We believe South African players deserve to understand what’s happening beneath the surface—especially when paying international prices for our games.”

Ubuntu Gaming

Our community philosophy stems from the uniquely African concept of ubuntu: “I am because we are.” Our earliest memories involve hauling CRT televisions to LAN parties in Pretoria suburbs. Today, we focus on nurturing inclusive gaming communities, organising tournaments that spotlight local talent, and covering multiplayer experiences through a distinctly South African lens.

A highlight of our community work was coordinating a 150-person charity stream that raised over R50,000 for school computer labs in Soweto, an initiative later recognised by PlayStation South Africa with equipment donations.

“For South Africans, gaming has always been communal—from sharing split-screen FIFA in township homes to organised esports teams competing internationally despite bandwidth challenges. Megarom aims to be your digital shisanyama—a gathering place where passion for games transcends all other differences.”

Editorial Philosophy

At Megarom, we believe gaming coverage should be accessible to newcomers without insulting the intelligence of veterans. Our content stands on three foundational principles:

Quality Over Quantity

We’d rather publish one definitive analysis than a dozen rushed impressions. While other platforms race to post day-one reviews, we invest time in truly understanding each game’s systems. Our guides don’t merely list steps—they explain core mechanics so you can solve problems independently.

When major titles like Horizon Forbidden West launch, we don’t hastily compile surface-level tips. Instead, our team spends weeks testing different playstyles, consulting with developers, and discovering unexpected strategies. The result? Resources that even international players reference for their comprehensiveness.

South African Context

Games don’t exist in isolation, and neither do South African players. Our coverage examines each title through both global and local lenses: How do international releases reflect or ignore African perspectives? How do pricing models translate to Rand values? How does latency affect online experiences for Cape Town versus Johannesburg players?

Our acclaimed series “Gaming from the South” has explored everything from representation of African settings in mainstream titles to how local indie developers navigate international markets. Because understanding our unique position enhances appreciation of the medium.

Honesty Above All

We assume our readers are discerning, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in gaming culture. We refuse to manufacture controversy for traffic or soften criticism to maintain industry access. Our headlines accurately represent content rather than baiting clicks with false promises.

If a blockbuster disappoints, we’ll articulate precisely why without hyperbolic takedowns. If an indie title innovates brilliantly, we’ll explain its significance without resorting to empty praise. No exceptions, no compromises.