The First-Person Shooter (FPS) genre has evolved dramatically since its early days. From tactical teamwork to pushing boundaries in graphics, innovation, gameplay, and storytelling, these first-person shooters have made their mark on the genre. Whether you’re new to the scene or a seasoned player, these are titles worth knowing. Doom (1993) Core Mechanics: Fast-paced, visceral
Malta-based studio Twin Harbour Interactive is making waves in the global gaming industry, spearheading a major new collaboration between its parent company Stillfront and the legendary Games Workshop, the creators of the Warhammer universe. Revealed during this year’s Warhammer Skulls event, the game brings the popular Supremacy strategy series into the world of Warhammer 40,000
Rockstar Games has once again delayed the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI, now set to release on May 26, 2026. However, to keep fans engaged, the studio has dropped a second trailer, offering nearly three minutes of brand-new footage. This trailer is packed with exciting details, including a closer look at the game’s two
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
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