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Renton City Comic Con

by Todd Bishop on February 13, 2018February 13, 2018 at 4:14 pmComment

RENCON IS BACK! This year we will be hosting an even bigger and better convention in its third year! A large collection of vendors, artists, speakers, special guests, & panels… Read More

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Ready to return to Mars? Bungie reveals ‘Warmind,’ the new expansion for ‘Destiny 2’

by Thomas Wilde on April 24, 2018April 24, 2018 at 3:42 pmComment

Kirkland, Wash.-based video game developer Bungie took to its official Twitch channel Tuesday to reveal details about the forthcoming expansion for “Destiny 2, Warmind.” It features a new area to… Read More

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Seattle-based 8 Circuit Studios wants to build the Metaverse with the blockchain

by Thomas Wilde on April 19, 2018April 19, 2018 at 12:20 pm 2 Comments

Neal Stephenson’s 1992 novel “Snow Crash” was set, in part, in a massive multiplayer virtual reality called the Metaverse, where people could use specialized visors and gloves to meet up and… Read More

Amazon starts revealing secret formula behind influential ‘Amazon’s Choice’ selections

by Todd Bishop on April 15, 2018April 15, 2018 at 11:35 pmComment

Amazon is disclosing new details about the previously mysterious criteria behind the “Amazon’s Choice” designation given to selected products on the giant e-commerce site. On product pages for some “Amazon’s… Read More

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Indie game developer tinyBuild bulks up with $3.75M backing from new Makers Fund

by Thomas Wilde on April 7, 2018April 7, 2018 at 9:55 amComment

tinyBuild, the Bothell, Wash.-based independent developer and publisher behind such truly weird games as “No Time to Explain,” “Party Hard,” and “Punch Club,” announced this week that it’s one of 11… Read More

Big ‘Pokémon Go’ update this week includes research quests and mythical monster Mew

by Kurt Schlosser on March 26, 2018March 26, 2018 at 10:45 amComment

Game developer Niantic gave “Pokémon Go” fans reason to celebrate on Monday morning, with word that a major update is coming to the popular augmented reality mobile game this week.… Read More

Geek of the Week: Evie Powell’s epic gaming adventure has taken her from PhD to CEO

by Kurt Schlosser on March 23, 2018March 27, 2018 at 8:38 amComment

When Evie Powell enters the world of a video game, she doesn’t just lose herself in the experience for the pure joy of it all. She’s at work. And her… Read More

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Game Developers Conference

by Clare McGrane on December 21, 2017December 21, 2017 at 1:31 pmComment

The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is the world’s largest professional game industry event. GDC attracts over 26,000 attendees, and is the primary forum where programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio… Read More

Microsoft aims to woo game developers with new cloud gaming division

by Nat Levy on March 15, 2018April 11, 2018 at 12:29 pmComment

Microsoft has established a new gaming cloud division, giving the tech giant another way to stand out in its quest to catch Amazon Web Services. The Verge’s Tom Warren reports… Read More

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Geek of the Week: Jason Flick has his gamer face on as official eMLS player for the Seattle Sounders

by Kurt Schlosser on March 13, 2018March 14, 2018 at 2:40 pmComment

Jason Flick isn’t a player on the pitch for the Seattle Sounders FC. But he will be representing the team in competition this season, and he’s even ready to take… Read More

Review: Constant hard choices as time-traveling mechs take on giant insects in ‘Into the Breach’

by Thomas Wilde on March 7, 2018March 9, 2018 at 5:20 amComment

There are a lot of games on the market that, as part of their narrative, present you with hard choices. You save one person’s life, and in so doing, condemn… Read More

Ponder identity, search for meaning, and fight karate robots in ‘The Fall, Part 2: Unbound’

by Thomas Wilde on March 3, 2018March 2, 2018 at 11:49 amComment

When someone says “adventure game,” it can cover a lot of ground. There’s probably no other genre that’s evolved as much over the years, from early text-based puzzle games like… Read More

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Cerebrawl: The inside story of Seattle’s own hyperkinetic, tag-match fighting game

by Thomas Wilde on February 19, 2018February 19, 2018 at 4:06 pmComment

For the last twenty years, the Marvel vs. Capcom series has been (in)famous among fighting-game fans. It’s a franchise that pits an assortment of characters from Capcom’s various titles—Street Fighter,… Read More

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Preview: ‘Slay the Spire’ is a painful mashup of genres — and that’s not a bad thing

by Thomas Wilde on February 3, 2018February 1, 2018 at 3:19 pm1 Comment

“Slay the Spire” is a game for masochists. That isn’t a criticism or complaint. It’s just the nature of the beast. It’s both a collectible card game and a “roguelike”:… Read More

Microsoft acquires Seattle startup PlayFab to bolster cloud offerings for game developers

by Nat Levy on January 29, 2018January 29, 2018 at 12:47 pm1 Comment

Microsoft said it has acquired Seattle gaming startup PlayFab, in a bid to strengthen its position in the more than $100 billion market. PlayFab started four years ago, and it… Read More

Microsoft-owned Mixer unveils redesigned app for more personalized game streaming

by Nat Levy on December 14, 2017December 14, 2017 at 10:31 amComment

Mixer, Microsoft’s interactive game streaming service, today released a redesigned app for Android, with a counterpart on iOS “in the coming days.” The new app, detailed by Mixer in a… Read More

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Geared Up Podcast: Playing the powerful but pricey Xbox One X — is it worth upgrading?

by Clare McGrane on November 8, 2017November 8, 2017 at 1:22 pm 3 Comments

Microsoft made a risky bet Tuesday when it launched the brand new Xbox One X — a $500, superpowered gaming console that far outpaces its competitors on specs. But is the… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Build games to save the planet; A peek into the cutting edge of AI; and more

by Clare McGrane on October 29, 2017October 29, 2017 at 8:52 amComment

There are lots of ways to make our lives more sustainable — use less electricity, recycle plastic containers — but how about something more fun? Say, making and playing sustainability-focused video… Read More

45 years after first-ever gaming tournament, Seattle museum hosts vintage Spacewar! Olympics

by Kurt Schlosser on October 18, 2017October 17, 2017 at 6:58 pmComment

Modern video game competition has become a huge money maker, with pro players and teams battling in different e-sports and leagues and attracting giant audiences. On Thursday night at Living… Read More

Working Geek: Swatee Surve’s startup uses video games to help people manage chronic health conditions

by Monica Nickelsburg on October 9, 2017October 9, 2017 at 2:47 pmComment

Swatee Surve is reimagining the way patients manage chronic health conditions and keep their healthcare providers up-to-date. That’s the mission of her startup, Litesprite, which helps users manage illnesses with… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Sensible Object makes games that blend the physical and digital worlds

by Monica Nickelsburg on September 20, 2017September 20, 2017 at 3:17 pmComment

Alex Fleetwood is a game guru motivated by a simple purpose: using technology to connect people in real life. His first company was Hide&Seek, a design studio that created games… Read More

Seattle Police ditched Twitch, but PAX panel offers 3 ways department could return to stream again

by Kurt Schlosser on September 5, 2017September 5, 2017 at 12:49 pmComment

In the midst of the giant PAX West gaming convention in Seattle this past weekend, one panel dedicated its conversation to not playing games. More specifically, the discussion on Monday… Read More

No longer just a plumber, Nintendo’s beloved Mario eyes loftier ambitions

by Monica Nickelsburg on September 5, 2017September 5, 2017 at 9:00 am1 Comment

The world’s most famous leaping plumber is setting his sights a bit higher when it comes to his career. Gaming news site Kotaku noticed that Nintendo has updated the official… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Game designers build Triangul8, a modern-day ‘chess killer’

by Monica Nickelsburg on August 31, 2017September 1, 2017 at 7:42 amComment

Game designer James Hutt and Microsoft engineer Eric Jorgensen have joined forces to build a game that they think could be the chess of the 21st Century. There are two… Read More

Microsoft’s Mixer introduces mobile game streaming apps for iOS and Android

by Nat Levy on August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 at 8:52 amComment

Mixer, the game streaming service that Microsoft acquired last year, unveiled mobile apps for iOS and Android that let players stream on the go and share experiences in their favorite mobile games.… Read More

‘Emergence’ board game creators enjoy quick Kickstarter success again with ‘Dark Ops’

by Kurt Schlosser on August 30, 2017August 30, 2017 at 1:39 pmComment

A group of Seattle-area board game designers, who found success on Kickstarter with their first idea a year ago for a game called “Emergence,” are back on the crowd funding… Read More

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Amazon Game Studios shows off new ‘Breakaway’ trailer as it positions itself for Twitch success

by Kurt Schlosser on August 23, 2017August 23, 2017 at 11:40 am1 Comment

A new trailer for “Breakaway,” the multiplayer action game from Amazon Game Studios, encourages participants to “play like the world is watching.” And that’s certainly the overall goal as developers… Read More

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VR gaming store in mall south of Seattle hosting ‘Training Ops’ shooter tournament

by Kurt Schlosser on August 9, 2017August 9, 2017 at 2:02 pmComment

Digital Reality Gaming is targeting gamers with a virtual reality shooter competition that it is hosting at its location at Commons Mall in Federal Way, Wash., south of Seattle,… Read More

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Valve announces new card game — and gets big groan from KeyArena crowd and the internet

by Kurt Schlosser on August 9, 2017August 9, 2017 at 1:35 pmComment

Valve made a surprise announcement Tuesday about a new game coming in 2018 during The International, the “Dota 2” tournament that it’s hosting at KeyArena in Seattle this week. But… Read More

Valve reveals Steam’s monthly active user count and game sales by region

by Taylor Soper on August 3, 2017August 3, 2017 at 2:11 pm 8 Comments

The world’s most powerful PC game distribution platform continues to expand its reach and grow its user base. Video-game giant Valve showed new stats about the growth of Steam at the… Read More

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Renton City Comic Con

Ready to return to Mars? Bungie reveals ‘Warmind,’ the new expansion for ‘Destiny 2’

Seattle-based 8 Circuit Studios wants to build the Metaverse with the blockchain

Amazon starts revealing secret formula behind influential ‘Amazon’s Choice’ selections

Indie game developer tinyBuild bulks up with $3.75M backing from new Makers Fund

Big ‘Pokémon Go’ update this week includes research quests and mythical monster Mew

Geek of the Week: Evie Powell’s epic gaming adventure has taken her from PhD to CEO

Game Developers Conference

Microsoft aims to woo game developers with new cloud gaming division

Geek of the Week: Jason Flick has his gamer face on as official eMLS player for the Seattle Sounders

Review: Constant hard choices as time-traveling mechs take on giant insects in ‘Into the Breach’

Ponder identity, search for meaning, and fight karate robots in ‘The Fall, Part 2: Unbound’

Cerebrawl: The inside story of Seattle’s own hyperkinetic, tag-match fighting game

Preview: ‘Slay the Spire’ is a painful mashup of genres — and that’s not a bad thing

Microsoft acquires Seattle startup PlayFab to bolster cloud offerings for game developers

Microsoft-owned Mixer unveils redesigned app for more personalized game streaming

Geared Up Podcast: Playing the powerful but pricey Xbox One X — is it worth upgrading?

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Build games to save the planet; A peek into the cutting edge of AI; and more

45 years after first-ever gaming tournament, Seattle museum hosts vintage Spacewar! Olympics

Working Geek: Swatee Surve’s startup uses video games to help people manage chronic health conditions

Startup Spotlight: Sensible Object makes games that blend the physical and digital worlds

Seattle Police ditched Twitch, but PAX panel offers 3 ways department could return to stream again

No longer just a plumber, Nintendo’s beloved Mario eyes loftier ambitions

Startup Spotlight: Game designers build Triangul8, a modern-day ‘chess killer’

Microsoft’s Mixer introduces mobile game streaming apps for iOS and Android

‘Emergence’ board game creators enjoy quick Kickstarter success again with ‘Dark Ops’

Amazon Game Studios shows off new ‘Breakaway’ trailer as it positions itself for Twitch success

VR gaming store in mall south of Seattle hosting ‘Training Ops’ shooter tournament

Valve announces new card game — and gets big groan from KeyArena crowd and the internet

Valve reveals Steam’s monthly active user count and game sales by region

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