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Games

Jul 31, 2013, 9:00 AM

Here’s how you can win $100K by playing a free social casino game

Real-money gambling hasn’t quite made it to the United States yet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t win a nice… Read More

Jul 31, 2013, 8:49 AM

Bang with Friends sex app founder responds to Zynga suit over ‘with friends’ trademark

Zynga is all about making games that include the phrase “With Friends,” and now it appears that the company wants… Read More

Jul 31, 2013, 2:12 AM

Nintendo posts profit, but still sold more original Wii consoles than Wii U last quarter

Nintendo just posted earnings from the first quarter of its financial year today and it’s still not looking good for… Read More

Jul 30, 2013, 9:14 PM

Future of gaming: You’ll probably want a robot with that head-mounted display

SAN FRANCISCO – If trends continue, your next gaming accessory could be a head-mounted display, like the Oculus Rift. If… Read More

Jul 30, 2013, 4:00 PM

Former EA CEO John Riccitiello: Mobile games need to build brands

SAN FRANCISCO — The mobile and social arena has been categorized by some massive short-term successes, but few big brands.… Read More

Jul 30, 2013, 9:43 AM

Facebook to help small mobile game studios with pilot program

Facebook is piloting a new mobile games publishing program that will help small game publishers expand the reach of their titles… Read More

Jul 29, 2013, 9:24 AM

Xbox One prices: Controller for $60, headset for $25

Microsoft today revealed the prices of some Xbox One accessories: Controllers will go for $59.99 and the wireless headsets sell… Read More

Jul 26, 2013, 3:40 PM

Your next Monopoly piece can be an Xbox 360 controller

Those who know Monopoly are familiar with classic pieces like the dog, top hat and wheelbarrow. But those are so… Read More

Jul 25, 2013, 5:08 PM

Zynga continues to struggle, says it’s no longer pursuing online gambling in U.S.

Zynga has had a bad run. The social gaming titan that built itself on a slew of games ending in… Read More

Jul 25, 2013, 10:39 AM

EA’s Madden NFL loses IP lawsuit, could owe $11 million to original programmer

A jury ruled in favor of the original developer and programmer of EA’s massive Madden NFL franchise on Tuesday, awarding… Read More

Jul 24, 2013, 6:06 PM

Yo, developers: Microsoft is giving away $100K to build great games

Just after partnering with indie development toolkit company Unity last month, Microsoft is now offering up some dough to those who… Read More

Jul 24, 2013, 2:59 PM

Microsoft will allow indie developers to self-publish on the Xbox One

Anyone can be a creator with the Xbox One. That’s the message Microsoft is sending for its next-gen console, as… Read More

Jul 24, 2013, 8:05 AM

How WildTangent Studios hired its entire workforce from PopCap Games

Inside Suite 502 at the Olympic Block building in Seattle’s Pioneer Square, there’s a little PopCap Games reunion going on.… Read More

Jul 23, 2013, 4:48 PM

The Xbox 180: Why designing the business matters

The big story in June was Microsoft’s Xbox One announcement, and their abrupt about-face on used games and online connectivity.… Read More

Jul 23, 2013, 12:55 PM

Nintendo stock hits 2-year high thanks to great games, 3DS console

Nintendo may appear to be lost in the midst of the excitement surrounding the Xbox One and Playstation 4, but… Read More

Jul 22, 2013, 1:05 PM

Shoot a gun without touching your computer: Massively Fun debuts new Leap Motion game

The new touchless user interface also known as Leap Motion finally hit stores today and one Seattle game company is already getting… Read More

Jul 21, 2013, 2:25 PM

Valve helps teens prepare for the game industry with new Pipeline experiment

There are lots of high school students interested in working within the video game industry some day, but may not… Read More

Jul 19, 2013, 10:37 AM

‘Halo: Spartan Assault’ for Windows 8, Windows Phone out today for $6.99

A touch-enabled version of Halo officially arrived on the Windows platform today with “Halo: Spartan Assault” exclusively for Windows 8… Read More

Jul 19, 2013, 9:51 AM

Xbox 360 marks 30 straight months atop U.S. market; industry sales sink 15%

As gamers anxiously wait for the arrival of next-generation consoles this winter, U.S. retail sales of video games continue to… Read More

Jul 17, 2013, 3:55 PM

Meet the 7 new startups at Reactor, an interactive media accelerator

It’s been nearly two years since Washington Interactive Network landed a $1.2 million grant for what’s now called the Reactor, also known as an “Interactive… Read More

Jul 15, 2013, 10:22 AM

Microsoft admits it screwed up Xbox One marketing strategy

Microsoft didn’t exactly earn a gold star for its initial Xbox One marketing campaign, ultimately reversing its always-on Internet requirements last… Read More

Jul 11, 2013, 4:20 PM

Steam Store goes down after gamers flock Valve’s annual Summer Sale

Good news for gamers looking to save cash on their next purchase: Valve’s Steam Summer Sale kicks off today. Bad… Read More

Jul 9, 2013, 6:02 PM

This PS4 vs. Xbox One vs. PC musical is just like Westside Story

Many in the video game world have some sort of opinion on the whole console war. Some prefer the Xbox… Read More

Jul 8, 2013, 10:01 AM

Why Valve’s company structure ‘felt a lot like high school’ to this ex-employee

Valve is well-known for its counterintuitive corporate culture, one in which bosses don’t exist and employees are encouraged to take big risks… Read More

Jul 8, 2013, 1:05 AM

Don Mattrick wanted Microsoft to acquire Zynga three years ago

Conversations between former Microsoft Xbox boss Don Mattrick and Zynga, his new employer, have been going on much longer than just… Read More

Jul 5, 2013, 3:41 PM

Calendar Picks: MozCon and Games Games Games!

There’s fun stuff happening around the Pacific Northwest next week and we’ve pulled some choice events from the GeekWire Calendar… Read More

Jul 5, 2013, 7:11 AM

Microsoft preps new Xbox Live beta for Xbox 360

Microsoft is getting gamers ready to test an updated version of its Xbox Live service for Xbox 360, promising better… Read More

Jul 2, 2013, 10:42 AM

Don Mattrick’s first challenge: Zynga loses social casino crown

When former Microsoft Xbox boss Don Mattrick takes over as CEO of Zynga next week, he’ll be at the helm… Read More

Jul 2, 2013, 7:26 AM

What’s next for Xbox? Ballmer in charge in buildup to Xbox One launch

The departure of Microsoft executive Don Mattrick to become the CEO of Zynga brings a leadership transition to the Xbox… Read More

Jul 1, 2013, 11:48 AM

Courts deny Nintendo’s bid for WiiU.com; Microsoft still trying to nab XboxOne.com

Nintendo’s legal attempts to nab the WiiU.com domain have failed. Last February, Nintendo filed a cybersquatting complaint with the World Intellectual Property Forum to… Read More

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