Today marks the start of Gamescom, one of the world’s largest gaming conventions, and PLAYCON is thrilled to be part of the Maltese delegation. As Malta’s premier gaming expo, PLAYCON is excited to showcase what will be on offer in this year’s event. From thrilling esports competitions to innovative educational programs, immersive tech experiences, and
While I may not have as much time as I used to have to enjoy videogames, new releases always catch my attention. Over the past few years, the video game industry has been plagued by sequels. In this featured opinion, we’re taking a closer look as to why sequels have become so popular. Videogame Sequels
PLAYCON was a huge inspiration for everybody while those on the creative side may now be looking for the next step to bring their game ideas to life. One of the options is Gamedev Camp – an online bootcamp where individuals are matched into teams to create a game demo in 4 months and spend
TTRPGs, or table-top role-playing-games, are a unique merge between typical videogames and classic board games. Creating them involves the same level of commitment and artistry, with developers present internationally and locally. Locally, we happen to have The Wanderer’s Tome, an ENNIE-norminated TTRPG studio right here in Malta. Read on as we sit down with one
Counter-Strike 2 is here, and Valve has officially removed Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. With Counter-Strike 2 came several changes that impacted communities, like the competitive Counter-Strike scene, CS2 betting, and skins trading. To understand the scale of this impact, we must understand what changes came to Counter-Strike with CS2. To help you with that, here is
Whether you’re a gamer or not, the words ‘Counter-Strike’ will likely ring a bell as one of the most popular competitive videogames of all time. Entering an exciting new chapter with the incoming release of Counter-Strike 2, this featured article takes a step back and reviews the incredible achievements of CSGO as arguably, the best
Pocket Gamer Connects, a staple name in games industry conferences returns to Finland between the 12th and 13th of September 2023! With over 1,500 games industry professionals gathered in Helsinki, attendees will get the opportunity to network, discover, pitch and learn from 200 of the world’s top experts. The conference will cover a wide-array of
It’s the early 2000s and a game you’ve nervously been waiting for has just hit the shelves, so you hit the road and get in line to make one of many physical game sales as soon as possible. In 2023, however, physical game copies are simply not as popular, instead overshadowed by the popularity and
The global gaming industry is a multi-billion dollar industry, and the companies that develop games are some of the most successful in the world. Read on as we have a look at the top 5 game development studios according to their net worth. 1. Microsoft ($2.252 trillion)Microsoft is an American multinational technology company headquartered in
Ever since January of last year, there has been substantial commotion in the gaming community over Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard. Now, a year and a half later, the pending deal seems to be reaching completion and hence, it’s effects will soon be clear. Let’s take a closer look at this acquisition and its possible ramifications.
