Comic Con Africa is a festival of self-expression and community, where fandoms and pop culture come to life. From exclusive comics and blockbuster films to world-class gaming and unforgettable food, it’s an event built for passionate fans. For Samsung, a brand that thrives on innovation and trendsetting technology, Comic Con’s tech-savvy, culture-forward audience is the perfect fit.

At this year’s Comic Con, Samsung in partnership with Telkom VS gaming will host an immersive experience zone, a vibrant destination designed for both professional gamers and everyday fans. This includes the Telkom VS gaming Master stand, a Free-To-Play zone, EDISKI Free to play zone, to name a few. These will feature various games as well as a live official tournament, where pro gamers compete head-to-head, giving fans a front-row seat to the excitement of high-level competitive play. The fun won’t be just for the pros as casual players and fans can step into the action themselves. A dedicated experience area will allow visitors to test-drive Samsung’s latest gaming devices, experience world-class visuals, and immerse themselves in gameplay like never before. There will also be Mobile Gaming zone, where Samsung’s newest smartphones, Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, along with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, will be on display, showing off their performance as portable gaming powerhouses.

Visitors can get hands-on with Samsung’s most advanced gaming monitors, engineered for speed, clarity, and immersion:

• 27″ G40B Odyssey Gaming Monitor –The brand New Odyssey G4 Gaming monitor with Ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate for smooth, responsive play.
• 34″ Odyssey G55T UWQHD 165Hz Gaming Monitor – A curved ultra-wide monitor for a cinematic gaming experience.

• 49″ Odyssey OLED G95SC – A showstopper with 0.03ms GTG response time and 240Hz refresh rate for uncompromising performance.

And for the first time in South Africa, Samsung will unveil the Odyssey G4 Monitor, giving fans an exclusive first look at cutting-edge global innovation before it makes its way to our shores. This reinforces Samsung’s position as the world’s top gaming monitor brand for the sixth consecutive year, according to the latest data from the International Data Corporation (IDC)^[1].

In another Comic Con first, Samsung will allow for sales at the stand, giving attendees the chance to purchase their favourite gaming monitors and mobile devices, directly from the expo floor at discounted prices^[2].

For Samsung, this partnership is about more than just screens and specs – it’s about building a culture where technology, creativity, and community collide. Comic Con Africa brings together gamers, content creators, movie lovers, and fans of all things pop culture, and Samsung is committed to serving each of these audiences with products that empower self-expression and innovation.

So whether you’re a pro gamer, a casual player, or a fan looking for your next tech upgrade, Samsung Odyssey Gaming line-up at Comic Con Africa 2025 has something for you. Get ready for live tournaments, hands-on tech experiences, and exclusive firsts that you won’t want to miss.

^[1] IDC Worldwide Gaming Tracker Q4 2024, Gaming monitor classification is based on IDC criteria: monitors with refresh rates over 144Hz (since Q2 2023) or over 100Hz (prior to Q2 2023). Rankings are based on value amount.

^[2] T&Cs apply.

With a shared commitment to innovative gaming technology, the two hi-tech giants offered an immersive experience to thousands of rAge attendees that include gaming and technology enthusiasts. Samsung and NAG’s collaborative display areas featured an interactive 150m² stand, complete with multiple experience zones designed to highlight Samsung’s state-of-the-art gaming products. Visitors had the chance to interact with the latest in Samsung gaming monitors, mobile devices and enjoyed unique experiences, including exciting competitions, live demonstrations and some exclusive offers.

The rAge Expo is South Africa’s award-winning go-to mega event for video gaming, technology, esports, geek culture and digital entertainment that has been bringing people together for two decades. With an attendance of over 30,000 visitors, this year’s rAge Expo was an unparalleled opportunity for gamers to explore the latest tech, meet like-minded individuals and get their hands-on experiences with Samsung’s newest gaming innovations.

Samsung’s Odyssey gaming monitors were showcased at the NAG stand offering unique experiences to rAge attendees. The key features of the Samsung and NAG stand at rAge 2024 included the Geek Culture Experience. The stand featured a fun, geek culture zone where visitors could participate in gaming-themed activities, including free gaming tattoos, haircuts and even hair-colouring for those that competed in the rAge Cosplay competition. Samsung mobile devices, such as the Galaxy S24 were available for a hands-on experience and photo opportunities were also made available throughout the event.

Samsung and NAG also had a Gaming Experience Zone that featured eight high-performance gaming monitors including the Samsung Odyssey OLED 49” LS49CG954SUXEN, which was at the heart of the stand. Gamers were able to participate in hourly competitions that showcased the power of the Odyssey OLED in a variety of popular games. This immersive gaming setup ensured that players experience first-hand – the superior visuals and performance of Samsung’s revolutionary display technology. The Samsung G9 OLED Smart Gaming Monitor is an immersive curved structure that provides an expansive field of vision, making it ideal for highly immersive gameplay, where every detail matters.

This Samsung DQHD OLED monitor features AI upscaling and an incredibly fast 0.03ms response time (GtG) that is able to bring gamers closer to the action. Samsung was also present at the Nexus Hub showcasing the amazing capabilities of the new Odyssey G6 Monitor – allowing gaming fanatics to run the most complex games at full speed without disruption with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. With advanced technologies that are able to prevent burn-ins, gamers were able to enjoy astounding OLED performance with vibrant colours and unmatched luminescence.

For a Cloud Gaming Hands-On experience, there was also a dedicated cloud gaming area featuring Samsung Products such as the Galaxy Tablets. These units, designed for entry-level gaming highlighted the seamless integration of Samsung’s high-quality devices with cloud-based gaming systems, offering a true multi-platform experience.

As an added bonus – the Samsung Ark was also on display providing a Racing Simulator Experience. Designed specifically to create a high-octane and competitive atmosphere – there were hourly racing competitions allowing visitors to experience Samsung’s Odyssey Ark monitors. Whether it’s the Odyssey Ark or the new Odyssey OLED, the amazing displays were able to elevate the gaming experience to new heights.

So, all in all – the Samsung and NAG stand was the highlight of the event, offering an unforgettable experience to both competitive gamers and casual enthusiasts. For more information and all the latest updates on the Samsung and NAG partnership at rAge Expo 2024, visit [Samsung’s website] or follow Samsung and NAG on their social media platforms.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the release of the Odyssey Universe, a new customised map created for gamers to experience in Fortnite[1], based on the premium Odyssey series of monitors from Samsung.

The Odyssey Universe is a new in-game experience expressing how the amazing Samsung Odyssey monitor line-up helps gamers deliver on the promise of next-generation games.

“We are happy to introduce the Odyssey’s own customised gaming experience along with fun in one of the most popular game around the world.” said Hoon Chung, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “We will continue to introduce the best Odyssey line-up and raise the awareness of our gaming monitors by providing new, exciting experiences and events.”

The Odyssey Universe features each space inspired by the main product name of the Odyssey line-up. The permanent new map is divided into five (5) spaces, each of them inspired by and representing an astounding entry in the Odyssey monitor line-up. It ranges from the Level Ark, which is derived from the “Odyssey Ark” providing a new frontier of immersion with the 55-inch large screen, to Level G9∙G8∙G7∙G6 in line with products such as Odyssey Neo G9 and G8. Each space will have its own mission for players to clear, with a variety of objectives and rewards during gameplay.

Tune into the Debut of the Odyssey Universe on Twitch

Kicking off the release of Odyssey Universe, gamers can tune into some of their favourite streamers to see the maps in action on the official Samsung Odyssey Twitch channel with following streamers:

• SypherPK (634.6M followers)
• NickEh30 (435.5M followers)

Date: 23 March at 2PM (EST)

The streamers will show off the new map’s exciting gameplay, fill in viewers on how they can explore the map themselves, and how they can get exclusive deals on Odyssey monitors.

Join in the Odyssey Universe Scavenger Hunt

The fun does not end even after the stream ends. Until March 29, players have an extra reason to jump into the Odyssey Universe beyond the map’s thrilling gameplay. Players can participate in the ‘Scavenger Hunt’ event, to explore the Odyssey Universe map and find hidden answers in each of the spaces. Once gamers figure out the answers, they can submit them at the Odyssey Universe event website to be eligible to enter into a sweepstakes. The winners of the sweepstakes will receive Odyssey gaming monitors and will be announced on the Samsung Odyssey Twitch channel on 30 March at 7PM (EST).

Gamers can get ready for the launch of Odyssey Universe by visiting the website to get the latest information and find details on the ‘Scavenger Hunt’ and gain access to special promotion.[1]

Samsung proudly supports Busan’s bid for the World Expo 2030.

Available in 27- and 31.5-inch models, the CHG70 – an evolution of Samsung’s previously-launched CFG70 curved monitor – offers gamers a viewing arena that is brighter, more luminous and clearer (2,560×1,440 WQHD resolution) than that of its predecessor.

The 49-inch CHG90, meanwhile, sets the new visual standard for ultra-wide gaming displays by applying a 32:9 aspect ratio. When paired with the monitor’s 3,840×1,080 double full HD (DFHD) resolution, these features augment game content with deeper blacks, brighter whites and more vivid colors, creating a more realistic feel in various lighting environments.

The monitor’s ultra-wide, 178-degree viewing angle allows for seamless multitasking, ensuring that all featured content is clearly visible. Furthermore, Easy Setting Box software allows users to organize content across the screen according to their preferences.

Find out more about the monitors’ upgraded technology in the infographic below.