Games – Page 11 of 71

Feb 2, 2022, 6:00 AM

‘Journey,’ ‘Blaseball,’ ‘Spider-Man’ developers team up to launch new game studio Gardens

Several of the creators behind games such as Marvel’s Spider-Man, What Remains of Edith Finch, Ashen, Journey, Ratchet & Clank,… Read More

Feb 2, 2022, 6:00 AM

Pluto VR debuts tech that lets you stream virtual reality to a headset without a computer

Seattle startup Pluto VR has brought its virtual reality streaming platform PlutoSphere into Early Access, which gives interested players a… Read More

Feb 1, 2022, 7:41 AM

StarCraft, Rockstar, ArenaNet vets land $5M for stealthy Seattle studio Lost Lake Games

Lost Lake Games, a new Seattle startup led by longtime gaming industry leaders, raised $5 million. Esports and gaming-focused VC… Read More

Jan 31, 2022, 5:41 PM

Podcast: Sony’s $3.6B Bungie deal, explained

The latest jaw-dropping deal in video games is Sony Interactive Entertainment’s agreement to buy Bellevue, Wash.-based Bungie, maker of the… Read More

Jan 31, 2022, 10:59 AM

Analysis: Sony buying Bungie is the counter-move we were waiting for

Bungie, the Bellevue, Wash.-based software developer behind the popular online shooter Destiny 2, announced Monday that it will join the… Read More

Jan 31, 2022, 10:19 AM

Sony to buy Bungie, former Microsoft studio, for $3.6B in latest blockbuster video-game deal

Bungie, the Bellevue, Wash.-based game developer that originally developed the platform-defining Halo franchise for Microsoft’s Xbox, has agreed to be… Read More

Jan 28, 2022, 11:17 AM

Wizards of the Coast’s ‘Monsters of the Multiverse’ highlights evolution for ‘Dungeons & Dragons’

A new year means a new release schedule for Dungeons & Dragons, and Wizards of the Coast’s latest sourcebook is… Read More

Jan 20, 2022, 2:46 PM

Microsoft Gaming head confirms Activision’s ‘Call of Duty’ will keep coming to PlayStation

New Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has confirmed that the best-selling video game series Call of Duty will continue to… Read More

Jan 20, 2022, 9:41 AM

Microsoft vets reveal first game from new blockchain startup backed by Andreessen Horowitz

The news: Irreverent Labs, a new Seattle startup led by Microsoft veterans that recently raised a $5 million seed round,… Read More

Jan 19, 2022, 9:29 AM

Popular card game Exploding Kittens teams with Glowforge to offer limited, printable NFTs

Glowforge, the Seattle-based makers of a 3D laser cutter/engraver, is teaming with popular tabletop game creator Exploding Kittens to offer… Read More

Jan 18, 2022, 7:51 AM

Chart: Microsoft’s largest acquisitions, led by the blockbuster deal to buy Activision Blizzard

Microsoft’s plan to buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion in cash is a whopper by every stretch of the imagination… Read More

Jan 18, 2022, 6:05 AM

Microsoft’s $68.7 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard will create a new gaming behemoth

Microsoft is aiming to vault itself into the upper echelon of video games with its $68.7 billion deal to acquire… Read More

Jan 13, 2022, 12:34 PM

Microsoft ends production of the Xbox One as focus turns to new consoles

Microsoft has discontinued its Xbox One video game console — or rather, it’s been discontinued for over a year. The… Read More

A press image from Rainbow Six Extraction

Jan 5, 2022, 11:51 PM

‘Rainbow Six’ developer plans to bring Ubisoft+ subscription service to Xbox

The third-party development studio behind the Assassin’s Creed and Tom Clancy video game franchises is bringing its official game subscription… Read More

Dec 28, 2021, 8:00 AM

Steam outage in China raises more questions about a potential ban

Reports of a Chinese ban on Steam’s international client appear to have been a false alarm, but it’s raised more… Read More

Dec 21, 2021, 11:28 AM

Swedish video game conglomerate to acquire Portland’s Dark Horse Comics

One of the biggest names in American indie comics has been acquired by a Swedish video game holding company. The… Read More

Dec 20, 2021, 7:28 AM

Seattle VR startup Rec Room raises $145M, reaches $3.5B valuation

Rec Room, the Seattle-based development studio behind the fast-growing VR application Rec Room, has raised $145 million in new funding,… Read More

Dec 10, 2021, 5:45 PM

Controversy at Bungie: New report reveals apparent toxic workplace issues for ‘Destiny 2’ developer

As Bungie celebrates its 30th anniversary this week, a new report has painted an unflattering portrait of the company’s internal… Read More

Dec 10, 2021, 8:03 AM

2021 Game Awards: Everything you need to know from the annual gaming showcase

This year’s Game Awards aired on Thursday night via livestreaming platforms, and as usual, it was primarily devoted to a… Read More

Dec 9, 2021, 10:55 AM

‘League of Legends’ creator Riot Games buys Seattle-area office for $114.1M, will employ 400

The creators of the computer game League of Legends have acquired a 156,000 square-foot office near Seattle in Mercer Island,… Read More

Dec 6, 2021, 1:01 AM

Review: ‘Halo Infinite’ is the best single-player game yet from 343 Industries

Halo Infinite‘s campaign, in its best moments, makes me remember why Halo became popular in the first place. At its… Read More

Dec 3, 2021, 7:00 AM

GeekWire Gift Guide: 10 ideas for people who love games

The beautiful thing about shopping for game fans is that they’re usually easy to please. At this point, every platform… Read More

Dec 2, 2021, 1:34 PM

Reality check: Microsoft, David Bowie, Bill Gates, and a creepy video game called ‘Omikron’

Yes, there was a game called Omikron: The Nomad Soul, starring a virtual David Bowie, released in 1999 for Microsoft… Read More

Dec 2, 2021, 10:58 AM

Amazon’s ‘New World’ online game bans nearly 8,000 accounts for ‘botting’

The developers of New World, Amazon Games’ flagship project, announced on Thursday that it banned thousands of accounts for automated… Read More

Nov 25, 2021, 9:00 AM

Xbox architects share stories from the console’s early days and discuss the future of gaming

Microsoft’s celebration of the Xbox project’s 20th anniversary continued this week with the streaming debut of “Xbox Pioneers: Creativity &… Read More

Nov 21, 2021, 8:00 AM

Former Microsoft exec Ed Fries shares behind-the-scenes stories from the original Xbox project

Ed Fries, one of the original team members at Microsoft that co-created the Xbox, shared his behind-the-scenes stories from his… Read More

Nov 20, 2021, 8:43 AM

Robbie Bach on 20 years of Xbox, the future of the U.S., and his new novel, ‘The Wilkes Insurrection’

Can you believe Xbox has been around for 20 years? Our guest on this week’s GeekWire Podcast, Robbie Bach, was… Read More

Nov 18, 2021, 11:51 AM

Nintendo is finally creating officially-licensed esports tournaments for ‘Super Smash Bros.’

After years of being indifferent at best to the Super Smash Bros. tournament scene, Nintendo of America has announced a… Read More

Nov 18, 2021, 11:06 AM

Razer, the gaming lifestyle brand and hardware supplier, opening new store in Seattle

Gamers looking for gear in Seattle will have a new brick-and-mortar retail destination to check out next month. The lifestyle… Read More