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EA Tech Artist Creates Mock UI for The Mandalorian

Gav, a UI Technical Designer at EA, has created a set of impressive UI/UX mockups for The Mandalorian | Way of the Warrior. The mockups, which were shared on Twitter, showcase a sleek and user-friendly interface that is perfectly in line with the aesthetic of the Star Wars universe. The mockups include everything from the

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Gaming

The State of the Video Game Industry – Post-Pandemic Statistical Insights

As the corners of the globe celebrate the end of the novel pandemic, the video game industry now has a new look and also, less excuses. In this featured article, we’ll be taking this opportunity to have a look at the state of the video game industry after the pandemic using facts and figures published

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Game Development Gaming

Ryan Portelli wins gold in the NYX Game Awards

Ryan Portelli, a game developer from Malta, has achieved a remarkable feat by winning a Gold Award in the NYX Game Awards held in New York, USA. Portelli’s hard work, determination and passion for game development has earned him this prestigious award. Portelli’s winning entry was The Backrooms 1998, a PC Game in the Horror

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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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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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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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Gaming

Footballer Haley Bugeja to feature on FIFA 23

EA Sports announced that the 12 teams of the National Women’s Soccer League will soon join the roster of playable squads in FIFA 23, meaning Malta’s very own Haley Bugeja will feature together with her Orlando Pride teammates. All of the NWSL Players Association’s real-life athletes will appear in FIFA 23 thanks to a licensing

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Gaming

Creed 3 inspired content coming to Fortnite

Creed and Fortnite are collaborating in an unexpected way to bring the two together and include Creed material into the well-known battle royale game. Adonis Creed from the Creed movie series will be a playable character in Fortnite. Given that Chapter 4 Season 1 of Fortnite will end on March 8, Update v23.50 is expected

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Gaming

Diablo III Season 28 is now live

Season 28 of Diablo III has started, and with the introduction of a new account-wide progression system, it will fundamentally alter how the game is played. The Altar of Rites, an account-wide progression system that enables players to acquire some truly game-changing benefits and legendary potions for the duration of the season across all characters,

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Gaming

Featured: Video Game Development in 2023 – A Pivotal Modern Industry

Here at Playcon, a few weeks ago, we took a deep dive and explained the inner workings of the novel SIM Racing Industry. Accordingly, this week we’re approaching a more established and pivotal modern industry which also has a local Maltese presence. Without further delay, read on to learn about the basics of Video Game

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