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Gaming

Featured: Handheld Gaming Systems in 2023 – New Sony Device Incoming?

Rumour on the internet has it that Sony is developing a new Playstation handheld device. Indeed, handheld gaming systems in 2023 look to be all the rage with lots of competition going around. In this featured article, we’ll be taking a concise look at the state of handheld gaming systems in 2023 and what the

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Esports

Level Academy launch the GamingMalta Spring Series

Level Academy has announced the return of the GamingMalta Spring Series, promising a 2-month calendar of competitive esports tournaments with more than €2000 worth of prizes in cash, trophies, medals, and peripherals to be distributed. The full line-up of tournaments includes Tekken 7, League of Legends, Super Smash Bros, Rocket League, CS:GO, Valorant and Pokemon

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Gaming

E3 2023 is officially cancelled

The biggest annual expo for the video gaming industry, E3, has been postponed. After interruption due to Covid-19, the show was scheduled to resume this June in Los Angeles, however the US’s Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and events organizer Reedpop announced in a joint statement that it would no longer be taking place. Since 1995,

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Esports

Lyonidas is Malta’s Tekken representative to the IESF World Championship

After a series of six Tekken 7 tournaments organised by Level Academy, the final list determining Malta’s representative to the IESF World Championship has been compiled. The IESF World Championship will take place between the 24th August and 4th September in Iasi, Romania. The team at Playcon wished to congratulate Lyon Buhagiar (Lyonidas) on this

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Esports

Eden Esports launch a series of Dota 2 events – Pinnacle Cup: Malta Vibes

Eden Esports, in collaboration with GamingMalta and Pinnacle Esports, just launched a series of Dota 2 events called Pinnacle Cup: Malta Vibes. The cup will feature four online tournaments, each consisting of 40 teams in a Single Elimination bracket. The knockout format of the tournament will keep the stakes high throughout the event, making it

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Esports

ESL Pro League S17 Final Weekend Preview – Tickets Available Now!

Thanks to the collaboration between GamingMalta and ESL, the ESL Pro League is back on the Maltese islands. Indeed, the premier CS:GO tournament kicked off in February, and now the end is drawing near. Accordingly, in this featured article, we’ll be previewing this final weekend together which you can watch live at the InterContinental Malta,

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Technology

OpenAI’s ChatGPT creates playable videogame in just 60 seconds

The ability to create a complete, fully working game’s code with ChatGPT-4 means that the future has already arrived. Making simple games could herald a new age in game development as Microsoft’s OpenAI appears to have taken its machine learning chatbot to new heights. AI developer Pietro Schirano posted his interaction with the bot shortly

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Education Gaming

Minister Schembri visits Malta’s first in-school esports education programme

Hon. Minister Silvio Schembri’s visit to Mater Boni Consilii St Joseph School Paola was an opportunity to experience Malta’s first in-school esports education programme coordinated by Level Academy. This programme is transforming middle-school education by promoting responsible, ethical, and professional development in the world of gaming. The programme aligns with the government’s vision for Video

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Technology

Is a new Steam Deck on the way?

One of the developers of Valve’s Steam Deck handheld, which has been available for purchase for just over a year, has discussed the likelihood of a Steam Deck 2. Although the device’s popularity cannot be disputed, the majority of users seem to acknowledge that there are several areas where a potential successor could perform better.

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Esports

Malta drawn in Group C for the FIFAe Nations Online Qualifier

While the top nations have already secured their places in the FIFAe Nations Series Playoffs 2023, nations who missed out will now compete in the FIFAe Nations Online Qualification 2023 for the remaining seats in April 2023. As the draws for the Group Stage in Europe, North and Central America have been concluded, let’s have

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