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Did That South African Esports Study Get It Wrong? | Flash Bang

March 24, 2026 · 2 min

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A recent study backed by Xsolla took a look at the state of esports in South Africa. But when you dig into the details, some of the information feels outdated and a lot of the context around the local ecosystem is missing.

In this Flash Bang episode, Sam “Tech Girl” Wright breaks down why reports like this can sometimes paint an incomplete picture of emerging esports regions.

A quick take on why data without context can lead to the wrong conclusions about South African esports.

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