The Esports Central Podcast, episode 056 (22 August, 2019). Listen to a new live episode weekly, every Thursday morning! Join us as we wrap up the week’s local and international esports news! The podcast also occasionally delves into some of the hot topics in the esports scene, providing South African perspectives and opinions. Hosted by Kaameel “KChicktay” Chicktay and his panel of esports aficionados:

Nadia “StGutterlily” Oosthuizen, &
Shaun “Profeci” Murrell.

Here’s a brief breakdown of what the crew covers in this week’s episode:

09:34 Is complexity in Overwatch’s causing player burnout?,
24:00 Dota 2 Ti overview so far,
42:10 Starladder CSGO Major announced,
52:00 Goliath Gaming win VS Gaming Overwatch Champs,
1:02:35 Conflict of interest in South African esports,
and much much more!

Today on GI Joburg you're going to meet the Real South African Heroes: Tabie and Roelof. Two Saffer's who bleed green, know that the real Man of Steel doesn't wear a cape, and call traffic lights "Robots". We kick back and swap war stories of being GI Joe collectors in Deepest Darkest.

When Matty and Sandy aren't debating the legitimacy of a Gucci crypto-currency, the pair check in on the haunting puzzle platformer DARQ and the best smoke spots in Counter-Strike. Gamescom is also this week so the pair also discuss what to look out for.

Stay Gucci.

The Esports Central Podcast, episode 055 (15 August, 2019). Listen to a new live episode weekly, every Thursday morning! Join us as we wrap up the week’s local and international esports news! The podcast also occasionally delves into some of the hot topics in the esports scene, providing South African perspectives and opinions. Hosted by Kaameel “KChicktay” Chicktay and his panel of esports aficionados:

Glenn “g_kayy” Kisela, &
Shaun “Profeci” Murrell.
Also featuring special guest George “GeeMax” Smith.

Here’s a brief breakdown of what the crew covers in this week’s episode:

04:49 The Fall TSM – League of Legends,
24:00 Dota2 Reddit goes bananas,
31:10 Dota 2 matchmaking gets an overhaul,
33:30 Ninja and Twitch vs Fnatic and Twitter #DramaAlert,
48:00 The 2nd VS Gaming FIFA Masters LAN Qualifier,
54:00 Should we be harder on payment late/no payments in SA esports?,
1:06:50 Interview with GeeMax about Sim Racing in South Africa & streaming for CANSA,
and much much more!

Kwese & ESL late payments for ESL Africa Championship Season 2:

The Esports Central Podcast, episode 054 (08 August, 2019). Listen to a new live episode weekly, every Thursday morning! Join us as we wrap up the week’s local and international esports news! The podcast also occasionally delves into some of the hot topics in the esports scene, providing South African perspectives and opinions. Hosted by Kaameel “KChicktay” Chicktay and his panel of esports aficionados:

Nadia “StGutterlily” Oosthuizen, &
Shaun “Profeci” Murrell.
Also featuring returning guest Nick “HoldenZA” Holden.

Here’s a brief breakdown of what the crew covers in this week’s episode:

03:00 Patriot Act’s video game industry episode,
08:00 Gaming being blamed for mass shootings,
17:12 Overwatch League Leg 4 upsets,
25:10 Apex legends at the X Games,
37:50 Syntech Masters breakdown
55:00 Interview with Nick Holden from ACGL
and much much more!

In a distinctly retro-flavoured episode of Checkpoint Chat, Sandy checks in with the original DOOM now that it's out on Nintendo Switch, while Matty takes the chance to break down the first three Super Mario Bros. and explains why they're such classics.

No nipple submissions please.

The Esports Central Podcast, episode 053 (01 August, 2019). Listen to a new live episode weekly, every Thursday morning! Join us as we wrap up the week’s local and international esports news! The podcast also occasionally delves into some of the hot topics in the esports scene, providing South African perspectives and opinions. Hosted by Kaameel “KChicktay” Chicktay and his panel of esports aficionados:

Glenn “g_kayy” Kisela, &
Shaun “Profeci” Murrell.
Also featuring special guest Luca “RoBoHoBo” Tucconi.

Here’s a brief breakdown of what the crew covers in this week’s episode:

04:55 The Guardian’s click-bait Fortnite article,
18:00 The 30M dollar Fortnite debate,
33:05 fine line between humour and offense during the Summit 10,
42:35 Ninjas in pajamas or skeletons in my closet?,
55:51 ACGL’s R30K MK 11 tournament,
1:12:25 Interview with Luca Tucconi,
and much much more!

This week on Checkpoint Chat things are the opposite of what they should be, as Matty checks in on the very recent Wolfenstein Youngblood while Sandy visits the much older Hyper Light Drifter among chats about thatgamecompany's Sky and Valve's very old Counter-Strike.

Oh and we ban anime. Because someone had to.

The Esports Central Podcast, episode 052 (25 July, 2019). Listen to a new live episode weekly, every Thursday morning! Join us as we wrap up the week’s local and international esports news! The podcast also occasionally delves into some of the hot topics in the esports scene, providing South African perspectives and opinions. Hosted by Michael “axtremes” Harmse and his panel of esports aficionados:

Glenn “g_kayy” Kisela,
Nadia “StGutterlily” Oosthuizen,
Kaameel “KChicktay” Chicktay, &
Shaun “Profeci” Murrell.
Also featuring special guest Chantelle “Chani” Alexander.

Here’s a brief breakdown of what the crew covers in this week’s episode:

05:30 Energy Esports at the Asia Minor,
18:30 Does Team Liquid have a shot at claiming the greatest of all time title?,
33:05 Is the Call Of Duty World League a viable model?,
44:20 Auto Chess is taking over SA esports,
49:10 LoL VS Gaming Championships results,
55:50 Evetech Champions League admin nightmare,
01:11:10 Interviewing Chani,
and much much more!

It’s blisteringly cold but Sandy and Matty have convened around a heater to talk about swinging through New York as Spider-Man and making devilishly difficult levels in Mario Maker 2. The pair also discuss more about Nintendo’s new Switch plans and cry over the lack of listener questions.