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
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.
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
For the most part, when discussing jobs in esports, many limit their understanding to professional players competing for glory at massive events. However, there’s so much more to the industry, including jobs in management. Locally, a number of esports organizations are managed by veterans in the scene – one such veteran is Kim Cauchi. Luckily
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
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
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
