{"id":6564,"date":"2025-06-20T14:36:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T12:36:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everyonegaming.com\/?p=6564"},"modified":"2025-06-20T14:36:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T12:36:45","slug":"mtn-shift-is-taking-over-the-glen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everyonegaming.com\/news\/esports\/mtn-shift-is-taking-over-the-glen\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udfae LEVEL UP, SOUTH JOZI \u2014 MTN SHIFT IS TAKING OVER THE GLEN! \ud83c\udfae"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This isn\u2019t just a tournament. It\u2019s A celebration of <a href=\"https:\/\/everyonegaming.com\/news\/category\/gaming\/\">gamers<\/a>, the crew, the challenge \ud83d\udcaf\ud83d\udc9b\u201d \u2014 it\u2019s a vibe. \ud83c\udfa7\u2728<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd25 <strong>Gamers, this is your mission briefing.<\/strong> From the buzzing streets of the South to the lit-up gaming bays at <strong>The Glen Shopping Centre<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>the MTN Shift Gaming Experience 2025<\/strong> is about to hit your local turf from <strong>27\u201329 June<\/strong> <strong>2025<\/strong>, and you do NOT want to miss it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/everyonegaming.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Glen-1030x1288.jpg\" alt=\"MTN SHIFT\" class=\"wp-image-6566\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you missed the others \u2014 <strong>this is your redemption round.<\/strong> Your chance to prove you\u2019ve got what it takes to level up. \ud83d\udd79\ufe0f\ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the moment I stepped into the launch event, it was clear \u2014 this isn&#8217;t just some pop-up activation. <strong>This is a portal<\/strong> into the future of gaming. The atmosphere? \ud83d\udd25 Electric. The rigs? \ud83d\udcbb Cracked and liquid-cooled. The energy? Off the charts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/everyonegaming.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-20-042012-1030x934.png\" alt=\"MTN SHIFT\" class=\"wp-image-6565\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Beat Saber slicing. PS5 duels. Racing sim adrenaline. Fortnite and Rocket League face-offs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> All of it lit up the space like it was a gamer\u2019s mecca \u2014 and now, it\u2019s YOUR TURN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f DATES &amp; TIMES MTN SHIFT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Friday 27 June | 9AM \u2013 9PM <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday 28 June | 9AM \u2013 7PM <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday 29 June | 9AM \u2013 5PM <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udccd WHERE: The Glen Shopping Centre, Cappello Court (Entrance 3, Upper Level)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/everyonegaming.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/HYPROP-MTN-SHIFT-Gaming-Experience-2025-2-1030x686.jpg\" alt=\"HYPROP MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience 2025 (2)\" class=\"wp-image-6567\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sign up for the online qualifier at <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/acgl.gg\/mtnshift\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>acgl.gg\/mtnshift<\/strong><\/a><strong> before 22 June<\/strong> to enter the EAFC 25\u2122 National Tournament or the all-new MTN Beat Saber Challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Top scorers go through to the National Finals at Canal Walk \u2014 and there\u2019s over <strong>R250 000<\/strong> in prizes up for grabs across the whole campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Level Up at The Glen: 3 Days of Non-Stop Gaming, Prizes and Play<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc7e What else is waiting for you?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free-to-play <\/strong>gaming stations featuring Beat Saber, Rocket League, Tekken, Street Fighter, Minecraft, Fortnite*, EAFC 25 and more <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National EAFC 25\u2122 Football Tournament (the winner of this heat will go through to the National Final at Canal Walk in September) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brand new MTN Beat Saber Challenge (the winner of this heat will go through to the National Final at Canal Walk in September) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spot prizes for achievements during free play <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Truck Racer challenge on MTN CloudPlay \u2013 highest score over the weekend wins a R1000 The Glen Shopping Centre Gift Card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*Please note: No under 13s may participate in Fortnite. Ages 13 to 16 require parental consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/everyonegaming.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/HYPROP-MTN-SHIFT-Gaming-Experience-2025-6-1-1030x706.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6568\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re a casual tapper or a hardcore grinder,<\/strong> this is where the South shows out. This is where you belong. \ud83c\udfa7\ud83d\udc9b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vibe is unmatched. The community? \ud83d\udd25 Welcoming and passionate. And the staff? On point \u2014 ready to guide you straight into the gaming action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hosted by Hyprop in partnership with MTN, Computer Mania, PC Builder, Carry1st and The Toyota Gaming Engine. All tournaments powered by ACGL.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f About Hyprop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This experience wouldn\u2019t be possible without <strong>Hyprop<\/strong>, the real estate powerhouse bringing it all to life. As a <strong>JSE-listed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)<\/strong>, Hyprop is focused on <strong>creating spaces and connecting people<\/strong>. By owning and managing dominant retail centres in South Africa\u2019s top urban precincts, they\u2019re not just building malls \u2014 they\u2019re building communities, moments, and memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\ud83d\udd17 Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyprop.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.hyprop.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"6569\" src=\"https:\/\/everyonegaming.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/HYPROP-MTN-SHIFT-Gaming-Experience-2025-3.jpg\" alt=\"MTN SHIFT\" class=\"wp-image-6569\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"6570\" src=\"https:\/\/everyonegaming.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/HYPROP-MTN-SHIFT-Gaming-Experience-2025-14-1030x1545.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6570\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udfae Gaming <em>Is<\/em> Culture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaming isn\u2019t just a hobby anymore \u2014 it\u2019s a way of life. It\u2019s where skills are sharpened, bonds are built, and identities are forged. From couch co-ops to online arenas, it\u2019s how we connect, compete, and create. And with powerful platforms like the MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience, that culture is finally being celebrated on a national level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where a young EAFC tactician or a Beat Saber beast can shine. Where the next esports legend could be discovered at a local mall. From the South of Jozi to the heart of Canal Walk \u2014 we\u2019re not just playing games, we\u2019re building the future of South African gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the proving ground. This is how the community grows.<br><strong>This is where players become pioneers.<\/strong> \ud83c\udfa7\ud83d\udd25\ud83c\udfae<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\ude80 Ready to Join?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So rally the crew, bring the fam, or just pull up solo \u2014 <strong>The Glen is where it&#8217;s going down<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s SHIFT into gear and make history, one cracked, stacked round at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theglenshopping.co.za\/event\/mtn-shift-gaming-experience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/everyonegaming.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shift25_banner_0.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6575\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-2 wp-block-latest-posts\"><\/ul>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This isn\u2019t just a tournament. 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