A resolution supporting a long-term funding and support strategy for the video game and esports industries was approved by the European Parliament. The resolution was approved by the legislative body of the European Union with 560 votes in favor, 34 votes against, and 16 abstentions. The European Parliament resolution acknowledges the economic and cultural contributions
Kyle “Xaka” Gatt goes down in the history books as together with his team, KRC Genk Esports claim the ESL Proximus Benelux Championship! It was a tight affair on the Mirage, as eClub Brugge prove a tough nut to crack on their map pick. KRC Genk Esports however kept their composure to narrowly win with
Esports, (not e-sports or eSports) is a term which is often loosely thrown around and oftentimes misunderstood. Considering that esports is a pillar of PlayCon, we’ll be taking a dive into the topic to answer the curious question – what is esports? Esports or Esports Industry? Naturally, there are a couple of definitions out there.
The world of gaming is not new to Lando Norris. The 22-year-old Formula 1 racing prodigy regularly plays video games with other drivers Charles Leclerc and George Russell while streaming to thousands of followers on his Twitch account. Norris established Quadrant, an esports company in late 2020 that blends his “passion for Gaming, Lifestyle, Content,
Gillette, a pioneer in gaming and esports as well as the world’s foremost authority on men’s grooming, today announced the relaunch of the Gillette Gaming Alliance, an all-star group of streamers chosen to represent the company and provide content for audiences across the world. The Gillette Gaming Alliance, now in its fifth year running, strengthens
Virgin Media, a leading provider of communications services in the UK, has announced a collaboration with WYLDE, an Irish esports organization. WYLDE will establish its first performance center in Cork, Republic of Ireland, according to the release. The facility, which will be “powered by Virgin Media,” is slated to conduct boot camps for the organization’s
World Pro Racing Co-Founder Adrian Figallo has been engaged as a Steward in the Formula One (F1) Esports Series Pro Championship. Upon sharing the exciting news, he called for more local talent to involve themselves in the regulation of esports events be it motorsports or other disciplines. Organizing and officiating at local racing events, Mr.
Lyon “Lyonidas” Buhagiar had a weekend to remember after finishing in the Top 8 in his first major. Representing Maltese eSports organisation Project Eversio, Lyonidas performed admirably from the start and managed to win 6 out of 8 matches against a range of internationally recognized players in FGC. Taking place between the 1st and 2nd
All eyes were on Malta this evening as Team Liquid and Vitality went head-to-head in the Grand Final of the ESL Pro League Season 16, one of the biggest competitions in esports globally. The match started out pretty even, with Liquid dominating Inferno 16 to 7 after losing only two rounds on their defensive side, while
The second edition of Playcon, the largest games development and esports expo in Malta, will be held in the first week of November, at the MFCC in Ta’ Qali. This is being organised by GMR, with the support of Gaming Malta and the Ministry for the Economy, Lands and European Funds, Playcon will consist of
