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IkariX

30 September at 21:21

@Zombia

I almost bought it digitally a few times on sale because I've always wanted to play it. But the DLC prices are a joke. So I'm glad to finally be able to own the full game + DLC in one physical copy. I'm still trying to decide if I should get the PS5 version or Switch 2 version.

TheOneMCMK

30 September at 20:50

It had one previously by Limited Run Games, this version has all the DLC expansions and improved performance though.

Need to sell my original version now.

Zombia

30 September at 20:08

Oh wow Rain World got a physical edition ? That's a _very_ interesting game but one that's quite a challenge too

VectorTwoSix

30 September at 15:26

Sad to hear about the delay, but I was 100% going to play AC 0 before trying the new one, so if I can get it early, that's all good!

Tea

30 September at 15:08

hey all - Ace combat is now releasing on the 8th for SA due to flight/ shipment delays - This is across ALL sa retailers.

However if you paid and pre-ordered - we will send you the preorder bonus so you can start playing the Ace combat Belkan war on Ps5 as soon as its live on PSN

Details on the image found here: https://nexushub.co.za/product/ace-combat-8-wings-of-theve-pid285587.html

IkariX

30 September at 12:39

We're eating good gaming wise. Some really amazing games released / releasing.

IkariX

30 September at 12:30

@Tea

It's time for you to play Dawnwalker. What an absolute fantastic game. And seriously, don't worry about the time limit. They should have handled it better in the prologue, because the prologue's time limit is very strict and relaxes significantly afterwards

Tea

30 September at 12:18

Standard Edition is now 1499
Deluxe Edition is 1799

Tea

30 September at 12:17

Hey all- just received confirmation that the Standard edition of Final Fantasy VII revelations (with Magic the gathering card) has come down in price - We will credit your account if you have already ordered with us

Shoudl you require a refund on that amount, please just contact orders@nexushub.co.za and we iwll gladly assist

Tea

30 September at 11:57

@ikariX - Im wrapping up towers of Aghasba and cyberpunk 2077 with DLC, then i can finally play something new

#dawnwalker

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GTA Online Casino Update Features Are Locked For South Africans

by Robert de Wit on 24 July, 2019

The GTA Online Casino update dropped yesterday, but South Africans cannot partake in any form of gambling in the casino, due to the fact that it is classified as "online gambling" in South Africa, which is illegal.

RELATED: Grand Theft Auto Online Diamond Resort And Casino Coming This July

The Casino update released, and after hopping online, we were met with dismay when we were told that "this feature is not available to you" when walking up to any of the casino's facilities. It seems that the "gambling" features in the casino are removed in certain countries, including:

Poland

Portugal

Greece

Czech Republic

UAE

Kuwait

Argentina

South Africa

KSA

Israel

South Korea

Vietnam

China

Lebanon

Thailand

Pakistan

Cyprus

So far, there has been no official comment from Rockstar regarding the feature blocking. However, it seems to be tied into the country's specific laws on online gambling regulation, and since it is illegal here in South Africa according to the National Gambling Act of 2004, the features have been blocked, as they constitute online gambling.

The classification of online gambling is interesting, considering you buy in-game Chips with GTA$, and while you can buy these with Shark Cards, you can also earn the money in-game. As it stands, though, the features do not seem to be added in the future, due to the stringent laws. Furthermore, the National Gambling Board has yet to comment on why these features were labeled as online gambling, when there are no real-world winnings that can be attained.

For now, if you wish to partake in the gambling shenanigans, you will need to use some sort of IP re-routing service, but I mean, those aren't real, right?

Robert de Wit

Loves games with deep character development and a rich storyline. Also, shooty-shooties. Loathes microtransactions. Likes to use sarcasm and metaphors.

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Fantomex

So weird, because gambling involves chance, and chance means you could spend money and get nothing. Whereas with GTA Online, the roulette table will always land on an item or in-game cash. It's basically a normal lootbox system made to look like actual gambling which is probably causing confusion.

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