Articles about Gaming – Page 5 of 11

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

“Slay the Spire” is a game for masochists. That isn’t a criticism or complaint. It’s just the nature of the… Read More

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

Microsoft said it has acquired Seattle gaming startup PlayFab, in a bid to strengthen its position in the more than… Read More

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

Mixer, Microsoft’s interactive game streaming service, today released a redesigned app for Android, with a counterpart on iOS “in the… Read More

Podcast

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

Microsoft made a risky bet Tuesday when it launched the brand new Xbox One X — a $500, superpowered gaming console… Read More

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

There are lots of ways to make our lives more sustainable — use less electricity, recycle plastic containers — but how… Read More

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

Modern video game competition has become a huge money maker, with pro players and teams battling in different e-sports and… Read More

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

Swatee Surve is reimagining the way patients manage chronic health conditions and keep their healthcare providers up-to-date. That’s the mission… Read More

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

Alex Fleetwood is a game guru motivated by a simple purpose: using technology to connect people in real life. His… Read More

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

In the midst of the giant PAX West gaming convention in Seattle this past weekend, one panel dedicated its conversation… Read More

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

The world’s most famous leaping plumber is setting his sights a bit higher when it comes to his career. Gaming… Read More

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

Game designer James Hutt and Microsoft engineer Eric Jorgensen have joined forces to build a game that they think could… Read More

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

Mixer, the game streaming service that Microsoft acquired last year, unveiled mobile apps for iOS and Android that let players stream on… Read More

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

A group of Seattle-area board game designers, who found success on Kickstarter with their first idea a year ago for… Read More

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

A new trailer for “Breakaway,” the multiplayer action game from Amazon Game Studios, encourages participants to “play like the world… Read More

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

Digital Reality Gaming is targeting gamers with a virtual reality shooter competition that it is hosting at its location… Read More

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

Valve made a surprise announcement Tuesday about a new game coming in 2018 during The International, the “Dota 2” tournament… Read More

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

The world’s most powerful PC game distribution platform continues to expand its reach and grow its user base. Video-game giant… Read More

Report: Amazon acquires UK video game startup, pushing further into gaming

Amazon has acquired GameSparks, a UK company that builds backend tools for developers behind marquee game franchises such as Assassin’s… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Where to go for geeky fun all summer long

All the fireworks and sunshine can mean just one thing: it’s finally summer in the Pacific Northwest! Between hiking in the… Read More

Seattle Police end use of Twitch video game channel after controversy over shooting discussion

The Seattle Police Department is ending its use of the Twitch online video game streaming service as a form of… Read More

Riot Games co-founder Brandon Beck and NBA champ Rick Fox hope more women join male-dominated world of eSports

In a stadium built for a nearly 100-year-old sports league, Brandon Beck and Rick Fox talked about eSports and what the… Read More

Deluxe gaming furniture maker Geek Chic, once featured on ‘Shark Tank,’ shuts down

Geek Chic, the Everett, Wash.-based maker of high-end furniture aimed at geeks who love board games, has shut down according… Read More

Can’t wait for Super Mario Odyssey? Play 5 games that let you possess enemies and other characters

Perhaps the most intriguing thing revealed in Nintendo’s E3 presentation on Tuesday was Mario’s new possession ability in the upcoming… Read More

Fasten your seatbelt for Mario Kart in VR

Nintendo’s beloved racing game, Mario Kart, will soon be available in virtual reality. The Japanese gaming giant, which has its… Read More

Hats off: Nintendo unveils new trailer for Super Mario Odyssey for Switch, with Oct. 27 release date

The latest edition of the Super Mario franchise is coming to Nintendo Switch later this year, and it’s a blend… Read More

Geek of the Week: Game director Luke Smith finds his ‘Destiny’ with sequel to popular franchise

Luke Smith is all about community and connecting with people, whether it’s the friends he chats with in Slack or the… Read More

Techstars grad Innervate raises more cash for platform that helps developers reach gamers

Innervate, a Seattle startup offering a suite of tools to help gaming companies market their products, has raised an undisclosed… Read More

Walk the plank, Pokèmon! New AR game ‘Captain Blimey’ promises huge digital treasure hunt

A new augmented reality mobile game from Redmond, Wash.-based 9Logic Technologies could have users — and those who witness them… Read More

Labor filing shows that layoffs at Seattle game studio PopCap will affect 45 employees

When game developer PopCap announced last week that it was cutting staff at its Seattle headquarters, the company didn’t say… Read More

Microsoft launching ‘Minecraft Marketplace’ so third-party developers can sell items in the blockbuster game

Minecraft, the wildly popular game that lets players create infinite worlds, will soon allow community developers to sell storylines, games within… Read More