Games – Page 62 of 71

Mar 14, 2013, 9:33 AM

New iOS app: You vs. Ken Jennings in a ‘Trivia Death Match’

Sure, you watch quiz shows and get a lot of the questions right, but how would you really do in… Read More

Mar 13, 2013, 4:24 PM

Xi3 responds after Valve tries to distance itself from Piston gaming console

Two months ago at the Consumer Electronics Show, a new partnership between hardware manufacturer Xi3 and Valve seemed bright and happy. The two… Read More

Mar 11, 2013, 12:23 PM

Valve partner Xi3 taking pre-orders for $999 ‘Steam Box’ gaming PC

Two months ago at the Consumer Electronics Show, hardware manufacturer Xi3 and Valve announced a “development stage system optimized for computer gameplay on… Read More

Mar 8, 2013, 12:26 PM

Seattle 2054: Our first look at Kickstarter-funded Shadowrun Returns

It’s been nearly a year since veteran game designer Jordan Weisman and his company, Harebrained Schemes, raised more than $1.8 million… Read More

Mar 7, 2013, 1:46 PM

Jawfish Games wins top consumer startup at Launch: ‘This company is going to make a lot of money’

Jawfish Games CEO Phil Gordon applied to be a part of the Launch Festival on the last day. Good thing… Read More

Mar 5, 2013, 4:43 PM

Valve CEO Gabe Newell: Steam Box controller may measure your heart rate

Imagine playing an intense horror game and having your gaming experience change depending on how quickly your heart is beating.… Read More

Mar 4, 2013, 12:26 PM

‘Portal’ sitcom: Machinima hosting web series based on Valve’s classic game

Portal fans rejoice: Online video network Machinima is hosting a ‘Portal’-themed live action web series set to debut later this… Read More

Mar 1, 2013, 1:49 PM

Calling all Zelda fans: Tickets now on sale for Legend of Zelda Symphony

Here’s your chance to relive the epic Zelda franchise, symphony style. Tickets went on sale today for The Legend of… Read More

Mar 1, 2013, 8:32 AM

Valve founder Gabe Newell on Linux; geeky maps; and other top posts of the month

Well, GeekWire readers really must have a burning desire to study cartography. Maps were the hot topic on GeekWire during… Read More

Feb 27, 2013, 2:50 PM

Nintendo sued over 3D patent in 3DS handheld console

Not only is Nintendo dealing with less-than-stellar Wii U sales, but now the company is being sued over 3D technology… Read More

Feb 27, 2013, 6:01 AM

GameHouse launches new Facebook casino, expands slots to iPhone and iPad

GameHouse is placing a bigger bet on casino-style social gaming starting today— moving beyond its existing Facebook slots game to… Read More

Feb 25, 2013, 6:17 PM

Photos: Checking out Master Chief’s home at 343 Industries

Welcome to the home of Master Chief. Across the 520 bridge in Kirkland is 343 Industries, the Microsoft-owned company now… Read More

Feb 25, 2013, 3:58 PM

Valve’s Gabe Newell to receive British gaming award for “exceptional contribution”

Gabe Newell is already well-known as a video game legend, and now he’s being honored across the pond. The Valve… Read More

Feb 25, 2013, 1:11 PM

Zynga lays off employees; no changes to Seattle office

Social game publishing company Zynga today announced the closure of its Baltimore office and consolidations at three other studios. The… Read More

Feb 22, 2013, 2:54 PM

Xbox Live servers down, Halo gamers angry

It’s Friday afternoon and sometimes there’s nothing better to do than ending your week with some Halo. Unfortunately for gamers… Read More

Feb 22, 2013, 12:30 PM

Watch: Jimmy Fallon, self-proclaimed gamer, plays poorly on PS4

Ah, the perks of being a late night TV host. On his show Thursday night, Jimmy Fallon got a chance… Read More

Feb 22, 2013, 11:25 AM

Report: Microsoft to debut next-gen console in April after being “caught off guard” by Sony

It looks like Microsoft’s turn to impress the gaming world may come in April. That’s according to a report from… Read More

Feb 21, 2013, 9:35 AM

Mobile game spending surpassed Wii U, Vita titles last quarter

Here’s some bad news for Nintendo and Sony: Consumers spent more on mobile games than they did on handheld titles… Read More

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Feb 20, 2013, 9:22 PM

Makers of Second Life roll out two storytelling games where users get paid to create

No one goes to Second Life anymore. Long gone are the days where it was a media darling with Second… Read More

Feb 20, 2013, 5:47 PM

Sony teaches us how to unveil a console without actually showing it

Sony’s huge, hyped-up PS4 event in New York City concluded Wednesday evening after two hours of dazzling gameplay, awesome features… Read More

Feb 20, 2013, 5:20 PM

Bungie’s ‘Destiny’ coming to PS4 with exclusive content

PlayStation fans will finally get to play a Bungie title. We got our first look at Bungie’s new game ‘Destiny,’ earlier… Read More

Feb 20, 2013, 3:18 PM

Sony unveils Playstation 4, new Dual Shock controller

It’s no longer just a rumor: Sony has announced the PlayStation 4. The company is currently giving out details from… Read More

Feb 19, 2013, 12:14 PM

Nintendo wants WiiU.com domain, files cybersquatting complaint

The latest sales numbers of Nintendo’s Wii U are not good, so maybe a new website at WiiU.com can help the… Read More

Feb 18, 2013, 9:03 AM

New era for Bungie: First glimpse of Destiny, the next big thing from Halo’s creator

It would be hard for Bungie to top the success that Halo brought to the Bellevue-based video game company, but… Read More

Feb 16, 2013, 11:35 AM

Big Fish CEO Paul Thelen: ‘I’m an idea guy and that can be dangerous as a CEO’

Big Fish founder Paul Thelen didn’t think he’d become a technology CEO. But after an illness brought his life into… Read More

Feb 15, 2013, 4:32 PM

Valve launches Steam for Linux with big sale

After nearly two months in beta mode, Valve has released Steam for Linux. You can get the Steam client from the… Read More

Feb 15, 2013, 2:44 PM

Ouch: Nintendo sold just 57,000 Wii U’s in January, report says

Nintendo President Satoru Iwata told Reuters last month that the sales of the Wii U, which debuted Nov. 18, were “not bad.”… Read More

Feb 14, 2013, 5:29 PM

Z2Live mobile developer reportedly victim of homicide

A Z2Live mobile game developer was the victim of a homicide Tuesday morning in Bothell, Wash. Detectives have not confirmed… Read More

Feb 14, 2013, 3:09 PM

Student-developed DigiPen games selected as finalists at Independent Games Festival

There’s some serious talent coming out of Redmond’s DigiPen Institute of Technology and recent nominations for the Independent Games Festival confirms… Read More

Feb 14, 2013, 10:30 AM

A gamer’s dream: ‘The Art of Video Games’ exhibit debuts Friday at the EMP (PHOTOS)

If you’ve ever wanted to jump in a time machine and relive the 40-year history of video games, well, Seattle’s… Read More