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
Each year, PLAYCON continues to expand on what it means to be the ultimate gaming and esports event on the island, offering an unprecedented platform for educators, service-providers and stakeholders to gather under one roof while remaining completely accessible to the general population. Let’s take a closer look at PLAYCON 2023 now that it’s all
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
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.
Here at Playcon, technology is one of our three pillars of interest, besides esports and gaming. Accordingly, the world of software engineering is one with uses in multiple industries, including the likes of gaming and entertainment. Helping us garner some unique understanding on software engineering is a Maltese expert with experience working for Netflix and
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
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,
