Games – Page 66 of 71

Aug 7, 2012, 8:42 AM

Facebook tests UK gambling in possible preview for US

The characters are cuddly, but don’t let those wobbly eyes fool you — the stakes in this Facebook game are… Read More

Aug 6, 2012, 10:41 AM

Startup Spotlight: Ex-Boeing engineer matches serious gamers with Teamfind

Like a tennis partner or golf buddy, finding a gaming companion who shares your goals and skill level can be… Read More

Aug 4, 2012, 8:01 PM

Matt Hulett’s startup advice: ‘Money makes you soft’

Matt Hulett, a self-described “late-bloomer” in the tech space, started out shrink-wrapping software in the 80s and is now leading… Read More

Aug 3, 2012, 5:02 PM

The Sims vs. The Ville, EA files suit against Zynga

Electronic Arts‘ has apparently had enough of its too-close-for-comfort neighbors The Ville. The gaming giant has filed suit against Zynga,… Read More

Aug 3, 2012, 12:44 PM

Z2Live’s hit Battle Nations expands from iOS to Mac

The phrase “cross-platform game” might conjure up images of Xbox Live and PC gaming, or turn-based games that work across… Read More

Aug 2, 2012, 3:28 PM

Put on the camo: Big Buck Hunter is back, in 1080p

Up until two nights ago, the name “Big Buck Hunter Pro” didn’t hold much meaning to me. It was just… Read More

Aug 2, 2012, 10:39 AM

Sony hides PlayStation 3 sales data as profits fall

Maybe I’m a nerd, but one of the things I look forward to each quarter is the release of Sony’s… Read More

Aug 1, 2012, 8:16 AM

Stealthy online game company Motiga scores $5.1 million

Motiga, a stealthy Bellevue game developer led by former Trion Worlds Chief Stategy Officer Chris Chung, has raised $5.1 million.… Read More

Jul 26, 2012, 10:15 AM

Introducing Startup Day: Top entrepreneurs provide a roadmap for success

We love telling the stories of startups here at GeekWire, chronicling the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial voyage. Heck,… Read More

Jul 25, 2012, 8:59 PM

PopCap’s next wacky creation: A talking, dancing 3D ‘Zombatar’

The first question I ask Van Riker, marketing manager for PopCap’s hit game Plants vs. Zombies, is a simple one: What’s… Read More

Jul 25, 2012, 2:40 PM

Old-school card game delves into the dark world of computer security breaches

Yes, once upon a time it was a completely mediocre movie with Angelina Jolie, but hacking into computer systems has… Read More

Jul 24, 2012, 3:15 PM

Double Down boosts revenue for slot machine giant IGT

International Game Technology’s purchase of Seattle-based Double Down Interactive, a developer of casino-style Facebook games, is starting to pay dividends. In… Read More

Jul 24, 2012, 12:58 PM

Zynga’s Cara Ely: Let’s abolish the term ‘pink games’

Cara Ely, a creative director at Zynga, wants to make one thing very clear. It is time to abolish “pink… Read More

Jul 24, 2012, 11:02 AM

Big Fish unveils $7.99 per month cloud gaming service, streaming titles across tablets, PCs and smartphones

Seattle’s Big Fish Games today unveiled a new cloud-based gaming service called Big Fish Unlimited that allows game players to… Read More

Jul 23, 2012, 4:04 PM

Mobile gaming startup Z2Live promotes Lou Fasulo to CEO

Fast-growing mobile game maker Z2Live has promoted Lou Fasulo to the position of CEO, replacing co-founder David Bluhm who is… Read More

Jul 23, 2012, 6:55 AM

Jawfish Games snags cash from Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, opens new Seattle HQ

Jawfish Games has snapped up $2.6 million, money that the fast-growing 7-month-old company will use to continue developing its online gaming… Read More

Jul 21, 2012, 3:42 PM

Photos: Geek burlesque reveals the sexy side of video games

What says “Seattle” better than videogame-themed burlesque? Not much. Friday night at the Theatre Off Jackson, Seattlelites were treated to… Read More

Jul 20, 2012, 10:48 AM

Here’s the startup advice Jeff Bezos gave to Mark Pincus (before the guidance abruptly ended)

Zynga CEO Mark Pincus sat down with PandoDaily’s Sarah Lacy for an entertaining interview last night, covering a range of… Read More

Jul 19, 2012, 7:00 AM

Tech Moves: Andy Sack passes torch at Lighter Capital; OUYA’s new hire

Andy Sack is stepping aside as CEO of Lighter Capital, the Seattle investment firm that provides revenue-based loans to companies… Read More

Jul 12, 2012, 9:52 AM

Hidden Path looks to develop Defense Grid 2 with help from Kickstarter

If you were a fan of Defense Grid, then here’s your chance to get into the development of its sequel, Defense… Read More

Jul 11, 2012, 8:41 AM

Amazon.com to bolster gaming on Kindle Fire with newly-launched GameCircle

The Kindle Fire isn’t really known as a powerful gaming device. But Amazon.com is looking to change that perception with… Read More

Jul 10, 2012, 10:12 PM

Chinese game publisher Forgame raises cash from Ignition, TA and others

Forgame Tech, a Chinese developer of more than two dozen online games, including Ming Dynasty, Soul Guardians and Legend of… Read More

Jul 10, 2012, 1:07 PM

Penny Arcade’s Kickstarter project aims to dump site ads

Everybody’s doing Kickstarter, so why not Gabe and Tycho, too? That’s the news today from Penny Arcade, the Seattle-based media… Read More

Jul 9, 2012, 10:46 AM

Welcome to Jumala: Where game players create the games

It’s been a little while since we’ve heard from Blade Games World, the Bellevue startup that turns game players into… Read More

Jul 9, 2012, 8:54 AM

Victory for swordsmanship: Clang gets $525k on Kickstarter

Clang, the sword-fighting video game project led by sci-fi author Neal Stephenson, surpassed its $500,000 goal on Kickstarter over the… Read More

Jul 5, 2012, 2:41 PM

Zipline Games pulls in new funding, plans launch of casino title Slots Tycoon

Todd Hooper’s Zipline Games has raised a new round of cash from existing investors as well as Ben Goux of Pioneer… Read More

Jun 22, 2012, 8:20 AM

Ask Andru: Is Wii U really a next-generation console?

Today we received a question about Nintendo’s upcoming console release, Wii U, with GeekWire reader Alex wondering why the company… Read More

Jun 19, 2012, 5:34 PM

Zynga unveils Ruby Blast, a high-speed race to find treasure and show up friends

Zynga has launched its new social game, Ruby Blast, a high-speed race of digging for hidden treasure in an ancient… Read More

Jun 17, 2012, 3:05 PM

Video-game maker Valve: ‘An economist’s paradise’

Here’s a great weekend read. It’s the opening blog post in a new weekly series from noted economist Yanis Varoufakis, the… Read More

Jun 17, 2012, 7:58 AM

Comments of the Week: Ballmer and basketball; Sword fighting authors; etc.

The best comments, quotes, and random zingers we heard this week… “I’ve been writing science and historical fiction for three… Read More