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Oregon Symphony Presents Game ON!

by Todd Bishop on January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 at 3:49 pmComment

Featuring concert premieres from 14 blockbuster video games, including World of Warcraft, Assassin’s Creed, BioShock, Overwatch, and more, Game ON! combines unrivaled, world-class symphonic arrangements with stunning in-game HD videos… Read More

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Video Game Tap Takeover

by Nicole Tanner on December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 at 3:18 pmComment

Join us every second and fourth Wednesday for our Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros tournament featuring a new cidery, distillery, or brewery at each event. Stay tuned for updates… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Women in Cloud Summit; tech’s influence on democracy; and more

by Nicole Tanner on January 10, 2020January 13, 2020 at 11:04 amComment

— Women can get left behind or overlooked for their abilities to contribute to evolving technologies such as cloud computing. The Women in Cloud Summit aims to change that. Now… Read More

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Video Game Tap Takeover

by Nicole Tanner on December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 at 3:16 pmComment

Join us every second and fourth Wednesday for our Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros tournament featuring a new cidery, distillery, or brewery at each event. Stay tuned for updates… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Interview with Outlook product chief; comic convention; and more

by Nicole Tanner on December 27, 2019December 27, 2019 at 9:16 amComment

— How did Outlook’s mobile app reach 100 million users since launching in 2015? Hear from Outlook Mobile team leader and longtime Microsoft employee Michael Palermiti talk about his learnings… Read More

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Video Game Tap Takeover

by Nicole Tanner on December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 at 3:13 pmComment

Join us every second and fourth Wednesday for our Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros tournament featuring a new cidery, distillery, or brewery at each event. Stay tuned for updates… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Snowball fights, beer and board games, Star Wars fondue, and more

by Nicole Tanner on December 13, 2019December 14, 2019 at 1:00 pmComment

-There might not be any snow on the ground just yet, but Seattle’s Pacific Science Center will have plenty of it starting Dec. 21. A special installation called Snowzone will… Read More

With women at its heart, GeekGirlCon celebrates geeky minorities and fans of all ages

by Nicole Tanner on November 13, 2019November 13, 2019 at 4:57 pmComment

There was a popular Scott Pilgrim discussion going on at the same time. But the room was still packed at an unassuming panel called “Geek Girls Exist” at the 2010… Read More

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Red Bull Conquest – Seattle Qualifier

by Todd Bishop on November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 at 10:07 amComment

On Saturday, November 9, Gameworks Seattle will host Red Bull Conquest the action-packed national fighting game tournament bringing together top talent across three distinct games to determine which region has… Read More

Inside MoPOP’s ‘Minecraft’: Fans of hit video game will dig the creepers, crafting and more in exhibition

by Kurt Schlosser on October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 at 2:27 pmComment

In the world of “Minecraft” — the best-selling video game in history — players know that they’re never supposed to dig straight down as they explore and create new worlds.… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Hacking for NASA; celebrating Minecraft; and solving a crime

by Nicole Tanner on October 11, 2019October 10, 2019 at 9:33 pmComment

— The ability to travel through the stars is something that we all dream of, but in reality, becoming one of those people is very, very hard. But you can… Read More

Sony reveals PS5 details, slated for holiday 2020 debut — in time for battle with Microsoft’s new Xbox

by Thomas Wilde on October 8, 2019October 8, 2019 at 12:59 pmComment

Sony has been conspicuously quiet for much of 2019. It’s teased a handful of major first-party video game releases – The Last of Us Part 2, Hideo Kojima’s hallucinatory action… Read More

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Game development camp for girls hopes to tip the scale for women in the video game industry

by Nicole Tanner on September 22, 2019September 22, 2019 at 10:53 am 2 Comments

At the end of July, more than 50 Seattle-area girls accomplished something most kids don’t: they completed a working prototype of an original video game in three weeks. They did… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Working in video games; the latest findings on sleep; and more

by Nicole Tanner on September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 at 1:27 pmComment

— Working in video games is something lots of young (and not so young) people aspire to do. But it can be tough to get legitimate career advice. In hopes… Read More

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Can games improve your mental health? PAX panel explores the rise of games as a coping mechanism

by Nicole Tanner on September 2, 2019September 2, 2019 at 9:10 pmComment

Video games are surrounded by a stigma that they are inherently bad from a mental health perspective. This negative perception led to the World Health Organization classifying video game addiction… Read More

Seattle chef to host strategy-based ‘Oregon Trail’ dinner playing off classic 1980s video game

by Kurt Schlosser on August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 at 12:56 pmComment

The 100-mile diet may be a trendy idea for adventurous foodies looking to only eat stuff sourced from within that radius. But let’s talk about a 2,170-mile dietary challenge. That’s… Read More

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PAX has lost its luster: Growth of gaming show mutes the voice of independent developers

by Nicole Tanner on August 25, 2019August 26, 2019 at 1:47 pm 7 Comments

When the doors of the Washington State Convention Center open next Friday, PAX West will be welcoming gamers to its show for the 15th year. I’ll be back for my… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: PAX West; LEGO Robotics; chaos engineering; and more

by Nicole Tanner on August 23, 2019August 23, 2019 at 10:39 amComment

— Every Labor Day weekend, thousands of gamers descend upon the Washington State Convention Center for PAX West, the Pacific Northwest’s largest gaming convention. The 2019 edition marks the… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Game expos, SharePoint Fest, Dungeons and Dragons storytelling, and more

by Nicole Tanner on August 9, 2019August 9, 2019 at 5:41 pmComment

— August plays host to a number of gaming-related events in the Seattle area, with the first ones happening next weekend. On Aug. 17 and 18, the Pacific Science Center’s Curiosity… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: The science of Star Trek aliens; Global Game Jam; and celebrating startups

by Nicole Tanner on July 19, 2019July 18, 2019 at 3:23 pmComment

— Lots of science fiction movies and television series feature alien life that looks, for the most part, like us. Star Trek in particular is filled with this representation of… Read More

Nintendo, Microsoft, Sony team up to argue against Trump’s tariff on video game consoles

by Thomas Wilde on June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 at 11:17 am1 Comment

Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft have co-signed a letter to the Office of the United States Trade Representative, arguing against the Trump administration’s proposed 25 percent tariff increase that would impact… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: The future of mobility; World Ocean Weekend; Pacific Commodore Expo; and more

by Nicole Tanner on May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 at 2:01 pmComment

— It’s hard to find a new car these days that doesn’t have some type of technology inside, and those technologies are becoming more and more sophisticated. It’s no longer… Read More

Stack Up uses video games to connect veterans with each other and support their mental health

by Nicole Tanner on May 27, 2019May 28, 2019 at 1:00 pmComment

Sometimes amidst the ceremonies, parades and first barbecues of the summer that comprise Memorial Day, it can be easy to forget the veterans who are still alive. Many of these… Read More

Viral video maker talks about epic ‘Super Smash Bros.’ session with Seahawks star Russell Wilson

by Kurt Schlosser on May 16, 2019May 22, 2019 at 9:08 amComment

Six months ago, Josh Cashman was sitting at home crafting a uniquely goofy style of internet videos to celebrate the resurgent play of his favorite NFL team, the Seattle Seahawks.… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Online privacy, networking skills, and game development

by Nicole Tanner on March 8, 2019March 8, 2019 at 1:02 pmComment

Do you like to find a product on Facebook that you likely wouldn’t have known about otherwise? (That cool coding toy made an excellent gift for my daughter.) Likewise, do… Read More

GeekWire Bash: Catan tourney nears sell out, new table top gaming zone added

by Colton Edwards on February 7, 2019February 8, 2019 at 11:11 amComment

Revered by board game fanatics and casual players alike, Catan is one of the most popular table top games in the world, and the family-friendly phenomenon makes a return to… Read More

U.S. video game sales climb 18% in past year; Washington state third with 242 active studios

by Thomas Wilde on January 26, 2019January 26, 2019 at 10:55 am1 Comment

Video games generated $43.4 billion in overall sales in 2018 in the United States, growth of 18 percent over the prior year, and Washington state ranks third in the country… Read More

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Analysis: Video game spending hits record $1.5B in October, up 73% as new games drive big sales

by Thomas Wilde on November 25, 2018November 25, 2018 at 2:37 pmComment

2018 has been a rocky year for the video game industry. We’ve seen the closure of several big studios; a growing grassroots effort toward unionization; high-profile companies accused of gender… Read More

First-ever Nebula award for game writers approved by professional science fiction writers organization

by Frank Catalano on November 12, 2018November 12, 2018 at 6:22 amComment

For the first time, game writers will be able to claim one of science fiction and fantasy’s prestigious Nebula awards. Officials of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America… Read More

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The lucky calls and unique ideas that put startup Grunka Munka Games on a path to success

by Lisa Stiffler on November 9, 2018November 9, 2018 at 6:21 amComment

Either the team behind Grunka Munka Games is super brilliant or really lucky, or likely a combo of both. Because as co-founder and CEO Andrew Ward tells it, stuff seems… Read More

Oregon Symphony Presents Game ON!

Video Game Tap Takeover

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Women in Cloud Summit; tech’s influence on democracy; and more

Video Game Tap Takeover

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Interview with Outlook product chief; comic convention; and more

Video Game Tap Takeover

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Snowball fights, beer and board games, Star Wars fondue, and more

With women at its heart, GeekGirlCon celebrates geeky minorities and fans of all ages

Red Bull Conquest – Seattle Qualifier

Inside MoPOP’s ‘Minecraft’: Fans of hit video game will dig the creepers, crafting and more in exhibition

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Hacking for NASA; celebrating Minecraft; and solving a crime

Sony reveals PS5 details, slated for holiday 2020 debut — in time for battle with Microsoft’s new Xbox

Game development camp for girls hopes to tip the scale for women in the video game industry

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Working in video games; the latest findings on sleep; and more

Can games improve your mental health? PAX panel explores the rise of games as a coping mechanism

Seattle chef to host strategy-based ‘Oregon Trail’ dinner playing off classic 1980s video game

PAX has lost its luster: Growth of gaming show mutes the voice of independent developers

GeekWire Calendar Picks: PAX West; LEGO Robotics; chaos engineering; and more

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Game expos, SharePoint Fest, Dungeons and Dragons storytelling, and more

GeekWire Calendar Picks: The science of Star Trek aliens; Global Game Jam; and celebrating startups

Nintendo, Microsoft, Sony team up to argue against Trump’s tariff on video game consoles

Stack Up uses video games to connect veterans with each other and support their mental health

Viral video maker talks about epic ‘Super Smash Bros.’ session with Seahawks star Russell Wilson

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Online privacy, networking skills, and game development

GeekWire Bash: Catan tourney nears sell out, new table top gaming zone added

U.S. video game sales climb 18% in past year; Washington state third with 242 active studios

Analysis: Video game spending hits record $1.5B in October, up 73% as new games drive big sales

First-ever Nebula award for game writers approved by professional science fiction writers organization

The lucky calls and unique ideas that put startup Grunka Munka Games on a path to success

Nomics Capital Pitch Night

Investment Outlook Panel 2020

Space.City presents Ronald Rael: Notes from the Borderlands