For Mrs South Africa finalist, Shoma Govender, the journey towards the crown has become about far more than a title. Driven by a belief in resilience, authenticity and using her voice to create meaningful change, Govender is using her public Mrs South Africa platform to launch Game Over Cancer - an officially recognised fundraising initiative in support of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). The campaign allows members of the public to make a donation for only R50.00 to stand a chance to win a share of tech and gaming sponsored prizes, while supporting CANSA’s care and support programs, advocacy and education initiatives. Behind the campaign is a cause that is deeply personal to Govender. Cancer touched her own life through her father who was a cancer patient. Witnessing his journey gave her firsthand insight into the challenges faced not only by the patients, but also by the families who walk alongside them. “I chose CANSA because cancer has touched my life in a very personal way,” says Govender. “My dad was a cancer patient, and witnessing his journey gave me a deeper understanding of the emotional, physical and financial challenges that patients and their families face.” Through Game Over Cancer, she hopes to reach out and support others going through the same experience. “For me, Game Over Cancer is about turning pain into purpose,” she says. “It is about creating a community where people feel seen, supported, and empowered.” A Platform For Purpose Govender entered the Mrs South Africa pageant with a desire to challenge herself, grow as a woman, and use her voice to make a meaningful impact. For her, the competition represents more than the pursuit of a title - it is an opportunity to stand alongside other women who lead with purpose, compassion and courage, while encouraging people to embrace their own stories and believe in themselves and their capability to overcome. Her own journey has been shaped by both triumphs and challenges, teaching her the importance of resilience and continuing to show up - even when life feels challenging. “Your story is your strength. Own it, embrace it, and let it inspire others.” - Shoma Govender Becoming a Mrs South Africa finalist was a moment of excitement, gratitude, and disbelief, but it also brought with it a sense of responsibility. Govender says that she realised that the opportunity was about more than a personal achievement. “It was an opportunity to inspire others, to grow as a person, and to represent every woman who has ever doubted herself, but chose to keep going anyway.” That philosophy sits at the heart of Game Over Cancer. More Than A Fundraiser The name “Game Over Cancer” represents resilience and determination to Govender. “The idea behind Game Over Cancer is to bring hope, awareness, and support to individuals and families affected by cancer, while changing the way we talk about the disease.,” she explains. “It is about refusing to let cancer have the final say. I chose this audience because cancer touches so many lives, directly and indirectly. Whether you are a survivor, currently undergoing treatment, a caregiver, a family member, or someone who has lost a loved one, the impact is profound.” CANSA is a non-profit organisation that has been supporting people affected by cancer in South Africa since 1931. The organisation enables cancer research projects, educates the public about reducing cancer risk, promotes early detection through health campaigns and advocates against known carcinogens (cancer causing agents) in South Africa. Tech and Gaming Prizes Up For Grabs The Game Over Cancer fundraiser officially launches on 4 September 2026, with donations available online for R50 each. Each R50 donation secures you one chance in the draw for tech and gaming prizes up for grabs, mostly thanks to lead sponsor MSI South Africa. MSI has supported Mrs South Africa finalist Shoma Govender throughout her competition journey, and the Game Over Cancer fundraiser is the latest step in that partnership. Shoma’s love of technology and daily use of an MSI notebook, combined with her passion for helping others, makes her connection with the brand genuine. By backing the fundraiser, MSI is helping Shoma raise funds and awareness for CANSA while continuing to support her road to the Mrs South Africa finals. “We have been proud to support Shoma’s journey from early in the competition. Game Over Cancer gives us another way to stand behind her, while using MSI’s place in the gaming and tech community to support a cause that matters to many South African families,” says Dwayne Wolmarans, Marketing Manager for MSI Notebooks South Africa. Govender’s initiative is also proudly supported by The Nexus Hub and Starlight Hangar. The full list of the prizes up for grabs will be available HERE as soon as the donation tickets are open. Supporters of this campaign will get the opportunity to meet Govender in person during the campaign. She will appear at: - 20 September 2026: Boardgame and Trading Card Day at The Nexus Hub - 25 September 2026: Comic Con Africa - The Nexus Hub Stand (C570, Hall 5) Donations can also be made at these events on the day. The campaign closes on 2 October 2026, with the prize winners set to be announced on 3 October 2026 across Shoma Govender’s social platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shomaveni/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shomaveni.govender Website: https://shomagovender.co.za/ / https://gameovercancer.co.za/ "Even in the toughest moments, hope can be stronger than fear." - Shoma Govender

Fans desperately hoping for a remaster of the classic action game, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, may get their prayers answered soon. According to a reputable journalist, the next Metal Gear Solid Master Collection volume may include Revengeance as well as Metal Gear Solid V, complete with all the bells and whistles of a remaster. That’s according to Video Games Chronicle scribe Jordan Middler (via Reddit) who claimed that Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance will apparently be part of the next Master Collection package along with 60fps current-gen console enhancements. Metal Gear Solid V, which we assume includes both Ground Zeroes and The Phantom Pain, might also appear in this collection, though it sadly won’t include any of the cut content. The game was infamously incomplete as a result of tensions between Konami and Hideo Kojima during development. Konami recently released Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 which contained a modern remaster of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots – finally breaking it out of its PS3 exclusivity – alongside the HD Collection version of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance was originally released on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC back in 2013 and took a decidedly different approach to the stealth-focused Metal Gear games, instead shifting towards a fast-paced action game in the vein of Devil May Cry and Bayonetta. Despite its short playtime of around four hours, it was well-received by the community and has since gained a cult following. For the last half-decade, there’s been huge demand for a remaster and it seems like it might be on the way. In related news, Konami is on a bit of a redemption run. With the upcoming Silent Hill: Townfall and Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse in the pipeline, the company is also working with Bloober Team again on a remake of the first Silent Hill game. Source: Reddit Original article on GLITCHED

While cloud gaming continues to elude South Africa and other parts of the world, Xbox is making adjustments to its Cloud Gaming service elsewhere. Microsoft recently announced major changes to cloud gaming which includes monthly caps on how many hours you can play, depending on your Game Pass subscription. Thereafter, you’ll need to buy additional playtime. In a recent statement, Xbox revealed these cloud gaming changes will now cap players to a certain amount of playtime hours before they’re required to purchase additional playtime. For example, Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will be capped to 15 hours of playtime at most, while Premium and Essential Game Pass subscribers each get 10 and 5 hours, respectively. “Moving to monthly limits allows us to keep offering the service while continuing to invest in its reliability and performance,” said Xbox. “We understand that for some players the practical result is a higher cost.” Microsoft expects the changes “to impact 4% of Game Pass subscribers”, suggesting not a very large portion of players actually use Xbox Cloud Gaming. Once a player uses up their playtime, they can then purchase additional hours of playtime, though Xbox has yet to announce these prices. They will also be offered to players who don’t want to subscribe to Game Pass. “Players will be able to purchase cloud playtime hours through the Xbox Store and stream eligible games they own on supported devices,” said Xbox. “This will provide another option for people who want occasional access to cloud gaming or do not want a recurring Game Pass subscription.” Microsoft is basically asking you to pay for more hours to play your cloud games like it’s an arcade machine. It’s unclear what happened to the planned idea back in July where Xbox was testing free cloud gaming with ads, though Microsoft probably figured directly asking players for money was the more fruitful direction. Source: Xbox Original article on GLITCHED

2023’s Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves might go down as one of the most underrated movies ever made. We spoke highly of it a couple of years ago, and it’s surprising that it didn’t blaze trails at the box office. In fact, directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein recently admitted that the movie’s timing wasn’t so great. On the bright side, the door might still be open for a potential sequel, if they can find a new studio partner. Speaking on The Discourse Podcast, Daley talked about the release timing of Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves being one of its biggest crutches. It released in March 2023, which was around the same time that The Super Mario Bros. Movie – which made $1.3 billion at the worldwide box office – released to massive fanfare. Keep in mind, this was also several months before Baldur’s Gate 3 launched too and opened up the mainstream eye to Dungeons and Dragons. Had Honor Among Thieves released after Larian’s game, it might’ve seen greater success. As it stands, Honor Among Thieves only managed to pull in $205 million at the box office which isn’t bad but it’s not the numbers studios would rush a sequel out the gate for. Daley acknowledged this in the podcast, stating that Paramount passed up on making a sequel due to “financial” reasons. When pressed about a potential sequel still happening at some point, Daley replied: “Yeah, absolutely. I think Hasbro is a big believer in it, and if they can figure out a studio partner to make it work, they’ll want to proceed. As are our producers. I mean, look, it’s something that is near and dear to our hearts in that we loved making the first one. We fell in love with the characters, and there’s so much potential in a sequel because the first act isn’t filled with exposition or introduction to this family that we’ve already become accustomed to. So you can kind of launch right into the story, which is really nice.” Daley and Goldstein are hopeful that a studio will pick up the sequel. The original movie featured a rock-solid cast with great chemistry, including Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis and Rege-Jean Page, arguably the best character in the movie. Fans can also look forward to a new Netflix Dungeons and Dragons series which will adapt the popular gothic-horror campaign, Ravenloft. Source: The Discourse Podcast Original article on GLITCHED