Games – Page 20 of 71

Nov 18, 2019, 9:39 AM

Google Stadia review: New game streaming service leaves more questions than answers

After playing around with Google Stadia for the better part of a week, I’ve still got more questions about it… Read More

Nov 18, 2019, 5:29 AM

Logitech teams up with Microsoft for new low-cost Xbox Adaptive Controller accessory kit

Electronics accessory manufacturer Logitech today unveiled a new low-cost button kit for Microsoft’s Xbox Adaptive Controller that aims to help… Read More

Nov 17, 2019, 3:00 PM

‘Dungeons & Dragons vs. Rick & Morty’: Wizards of the Coast debuts new boxed set at live play session

A new boxed set from Renton, Wash.-based Wizards of the Coast, Dungeons & Dragons vs. Rick & Morty, made its… Read More

Nov 14, 2019, 2:35 PM

Microsoft will bring Project xCloud game streaming service to Windows 10 PCs

Microsoft said it will bring its new cloud-based game streaming service to Windows 10 PCs, as part of a flurry… Read More

Nov 13, 2019, 3:39 PM

With women at its heart, GeekGirlCon celebrates geeky minorities and fans of all ages

There was a popular Scott Pilgrim discussion going on at the same time. But the room was still packed at… Read More

Nov 13, 2019, 5:28 AM

Minecraft Earth goes national: Microsoft’s augmented reality game now live across U.S.

Minecraft Earth, Microsoft’s take on the smartphone-enabled augmented reality gaming craze, made its U.S. debut after months of testing. Microsoft… Read More

Nov 9, 2019, 8:33 AM

Production begins on Showtime’s ‘Halo,’ adapting the influential Microsoft franchise to TV

Microsoft, 343 Industries, and Showtime announced that the “Halo” TV series has officially entered production, as one of the most… Read More

Oct 31, 2019, 5:31 AM

Nintendo profits double as gaming giant sells 1.95M Switch Lite consoles in just 11 days

The new Nintendo Switch Lite console made a strong debut, helping the game giant crush analyst expectations for the quarter… Read More

Oct 21, 2019, 2:00 PM

Testing Microsoft’s Project xCloud: New streaming service feels like a magic trick

Microsoft’s Project xCloud has gone live. Last week, Microsoft began rolling out a public preview for its new cloud-based gaming… Read More

Oct 20, 2019, 3:30 PM

First impressions: FlowPlay adds tycoon feature to addictive new game ‘Casino World’

Seattle-based developer FlowPlay went live this week with its newest project, Casino World, a free-to-play collection of gambling-themed mini-games that… Read More

Oct 19, 2019, 1:30 AM

Harebrained Schemes announces ‘Heavy Metal’ expansion for hit strategy game ‘BattleTech’

Seattle’s Harebrained Schemes announced that Heavy Metal, the third downloadable content pack for its 2018 strategy game BattleTech, is coming… Read More

Oct 15, 2019, 12:30 PM

Review: The gig economy collides with psychiatry, AI, and tech industry burnout in Seattle-set visual novel ‘Eliza’

It’s tough to make a traditional recommendation for Zachtronics’s Eliza. It’s a thoughtful, short visual novel – an interactive, illustrated… Read More

Oct 14, 2019, 7:32 PM

State of streaming: Twitch’s new growth category; the Ninja effect on Mixer; ‘Fortnite’ viewership down

Amazon-owned Twitch still dominates the streaming space; Ninja’s move to Mixer hasn’t helped Microsoft with user growth; Fortnite viewership is… Read More

Oct 14, 2019, 2:16 PM

Microsoft launches Project xCloud preview, lets users start testing new game streaming service

Microsoft on Monday kicked off public trials of its Project xCloud game streaming service that lets users play high-powered Xbox… Read More

Oct 14, 2019, 5:33 AM

Mixer co-founders depart as Microsoft’s game streaming service battles Amazon’s Twitch

Mixer has lost both of its co-founders as the Microsoft-owned streaming service looks to mount a challenge to the incumbent… Read More

Oct 11, 2019, 10:20 AM

Q&A: Ex-Bungie CEO Harold Ryan reveals his latest project as a ‘new category of gaming company’

Harold Ryan has had a long career in the video game industry. His first job was as a tester for… Read More

Oct 8, 2019, 12:50 PM

Sony reveals PS5 details, slated for holiday 2020 debut — in time for battle with Microsoft’s new Xbox

Sony has been conspicuously quiet for much of 2019. It’s teased a handful of major first-party video game releases –… Read More

Oct 6, 2019, 7:01 PM

First impressions: Bungie’s new independence starts on the moon with ‘Destiny 2: Shadowkeep’

Destiny 2’s new expansion, Shadowkeep, is a surprisingly good pick for a Halloween game. It’s still Destiny 2, so you’re… Read More

Oct 1, 2019, 6:27 PM

Honk: Why ‘Untitled Goose Game’ has become one of the most unexpected success stories in gaming

In a month that was riddled with big video game releases, the most unexpected success story of September turned out… Read More

Sep 30, 2019, 12:01 AM

Flight Simulator is back, and it’s real: Microsoft uses cloud to help classic franchise soar again

RENTON, Wash. — Thanks to Microsoft’s hyper-realistic new version of Flight Simulator, I now know what it’s like to fly… Read More

Sep 26, 2019, 12:30 PM

Review: ‘Mario Kart Tour’ is a simple, fun racing game with a troubling monetization platform

I was never a big fan of Mario Kart on consoles, or racing games in general, so I was surprised… Read More

Sep 24, 2019, 3:15 PM

Microsoft to begin public trials of Project xCloud game streaming service in October

Microsoft’s highly anticipated Project xCloud game streaming service, which lets users play high-powered Xbox games like Halo on their smartphones,… Read More

Sep 22, 2019, 2:37 PM

Wiki giant Fandom makes video game publishing debut with dungeon crawler ‘UnderMine’

Fandom is probably best-known for its network of fan wikis. The San Francisco-based entertainment platform was originally founded in 2004… Read More

Sep 22, 2019, 6:00 AM

Game development camp for girls hopes to tip the scale for women in the video game industry

At the end of July, more than 50 Seattle-area girls accomplished something most kids don’t: they completed a working prototype… Read More

Sep 21, 2019, 8:00 AM

Penny Arcade co-founder talks PAX; Acquisitions Incorporated; independent game developers

PAX, the gaming convention created by Seattle-based Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins as an offshoot of their gaming webcomic Penny… Read More

Ken Jennings and Richard Garfield with their new trivia game "Half Truth"

Sep 17, 2019, 4:30 PM

How ‘Jeopardy!’ legend Ken Jennings and ‘Magic’ creator Richard Garfield teamed up for a new game

Half Truth, a trivia party game by “Jeopardy!” legend Ken Jennings and “Magic: The Gathering” creator Richard Garfield — both… Read More

Sep 17, 2019, 5:00 AM

Game streaming startup Rainway raises cash, adds Gaikai founder and Xbox pioneer as advisors

Video game streaming startup Rainway is raising more cash and bolstering its advisory board. The Seattle company just reeled in… Read More

Sep 8, 2019, 2:21 PM

A rundown of all 19 Pacific Northwest indie games in the spotlight at PAX

The depth and breadth of projects coming out of the Pacific Northwest indie gaming community was in the spotlight earlier… Read More

Sep 6, 2019, 1:27 PM

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Working in video games; the latest findings on sleep; and more

— Working in video games is something lots of young (and not so young) people aspire to do. But it… Read More

Sep 4, 2019, 5:14 PM

Nintendo reveals a Switch edition for ‘Overwatch’ and a new fighter for ‘Smash Brothers Ultimate’

Nintendo made a number of big announcements Wednesday, including the next downloadable guest character for Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, the… Read More