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Video Games Live

by Clare McGrane on June 26, 2017June 26, 2017 at 2:47 pmComment

Video Games Live” is an immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. Created, produced and hosted by well known game industry veteran and… Read More

Nintendo announces Super NES Classic Edition with surprise ‘Star Fox’ sequel, coming in September

by Tim Ellis on June 26, 2017June 26, 2017 at 12:59 pmComment

Rumors that Nintendo would release a Super NES follow-up to its successful NES Classic Edition have been circulating for months, but Nintendo still managed to surprise everyone with the bombshell… Read More

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

by Kurt Schlosser on June 23, 2017June 23, 2017 at 11:45 amComment

The Seattle Police Department is ending its use of the Twitch online video game streaming service as a form of community outreach, after a backlash over a broadcast this week… Read More

Hey, parents: Don’t worry if your kids love competitive video games, says former NBA star

by John Cook on June 23, 2017June 23, 2017 at 9:05 amComment

Many parents have serious trepidation when it comes to video games, fearing that the content will lead to violent impulses, inactivity and anti-social behavior for their kids. Meanwhile, traditional sports like… Read More

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

by Tim Ellis on June 14, 2017June 14, 2017 at 9:18 pm 2 Comments

Perhaps the most intriguing thing revealed in Nintendo’s E3 presentation on Tuesday was Mario’s new possession ability in the upcoming Switch title Super Mario Odyssey. In the game, Mario can… Read More

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Xbox One X vs. Nintendo Switch: 2017’s new gaming consoles couldn’t be more different

by Tim Ellis on June 13, 2017June 13, 2017 at 10:44 am 8 Comments

What’s the key to the gaming crown, pushing more pixels or enabling unique experiences? With Sunday’s unveiling of the Xbox One X, Microsoft is placing its bet on intense graphics.… Read More

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Geared Up: Microsoft’s Xbox One X is powerful, but is it worth the big price tag?

by Clare McGrane on June 13, 2017June 13, 2017 at 9:23 amComment

The Electronic Entertainment Expo, better known as E3, is in full swing this week. It’s as one of the biggest events in the world for the video game industry, and… Read More

Four new Video Game Hall of Fame inductees shaped the gaming industry and pop culture

by Kurt Schlosser on May 4, 2017May 4, 2017 at 9:28 amComment

The World Video Game Hall of Fame announced a new class of inductees on Thursday, and the titles are sure to strike a nostalgic chord with millions of gamers who have… Read More

Event Calendar

Power Of Play

by Todd Bishop on March 27, 2017March 27, 2017 at 9:49 amComment

Power of Play is back and better than ever! On April 26th at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue you’ll hear top industry speakers, mingle at our award reception, and see the… Read More

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Mozak turns brain cell mapping into video game, thanks to UW and Allen Institute

by Alan Boyle on April 24, 2017April 24, 2017 at 1:20 pmComment

A game called Mozak is turning thousands of Internet users into “tracers” who help neuroscientists map out the tangled circuitry of brain cells. The citizen-science project was created by the University of… Read More

U.S. Supreme Court set to hear arguments in decade-old Xbox 360 scratched-disc case

by Monica Nickelsburg on March 20, 2017March 20, 2017 at 3:21 pm 4 Comments

The U.S. Supreme Court is planning to hear arguments Tuesday in a lawsuit filed by Xbox 360 users against Microsoft over scratched video game discs. SCOTUS isn’t reviewing the case for nostalgia’s… Read More

Twitch announces new desktop app that builds upon community hub Curse

by Jillian Stampher on March 10, 2017March 10, 2017 at 10:00 amComment

Twitch is continuing its push into social media, announcing Thursday that it will rebrand the Curse app, a communication hub for the gaming community, as an extension of Twitch. The… Read More

Twitch ‘Pulse’ adds Facebook-like social media tool to streaming giant’s front page

by Jillian Stampher on March 6, 2017March 10, 2017 at 9:54 amComment

Twitch just got a lot more social. On Monday, the Amazon-owned video-game streaming company rolled out a new social media tool called Pulse. The feature allows users to post messages, photo… Read More

Meet President Obama’s former video game guru, now helping shape Seattle’s tech education efforts

by Clare McGrane on February 25, 2017February 27, 2017 at 8:27 am 2 Comments

For Mark DeLoura, returning to Seattle after two years working for the White House was a blast from the past. “There’s the Pacific Science Center,” he recalls thinking, “I met… Read More

European Commission launches probe into Valve, other game publishers for alleged geo-blocking

by Jillian Stampher on February 2, 2017February 2, 2017 at 9:33 am1 Comment

The European Commission is targeting Bellevue, Wash.-based video game company Valve in a new antitrust probe, officials announced Thursday. The commission is investigating an agreement by game publishers using Valve’s… Read More

Are video games better than sex for relieving stress? Study says yes, for some men

by Jillian Stampher on January 26, 2017January 26, 2017 at 9:54 amComment

People are stressed. Unwinding, however, can be as easy as turning on your Xbox. In fact, gaming has become so popular that for some men, it’s better than sex as a… Read More

Wahoo! A Nintendo world is coming to Universal Studios

by Monica Nickelsburg on November 30, 2016November 30, 2016 at 8:48 amComment

If all you’ve dreamed about since plugging in your first N64 cartridge is attending an IRL Mario Party or smoking Yoshi in a real-life drag race, this could be your… Read More

Nintendo’s new NES Classic mini-console sells out instantly everywhere

by Tim Ellis on November 11, 2016November 11, 2016 at 2:28 pm 7 Comments

Hoping to get your hands on Nintendo’s latest “new” gaming system, the NES Classic Edition? Good luck.

This morning the system was released to retail and sold out nearly instantly everywhere…… Read More

Video Games Live

Nintendo announces Super NES Classic Edition with surprise ‘Star Fox’ sequel, coming in September

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

Hey, parents: Don’t worry if your kids love competitive video games, says former NBA star

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

Xbox One X vs. Nintendo Switch: 2017’s new gaming consoles couldn’t be more different

Geared Up: Microsoft’s Xbox One X is powerful, but is it worth the big price tag?

Four new Video Game Hall of Fame inductees shaped the gaming industry and pop culture

Power Of Play

Mozak turns brain cell mapping into video game, thanks to UW and Allen Institute

U.S. Supreme Court set to hear arguments in decade-old Xbox 360 scratched-disc case

Meet President Obama’s former video game guru, now helping shape Seattle’s tech education efforts

European Commission launches probe into Valve, other game publishers for alleged geo-blocking

Are video games better than sex for relieving stress? Study says yes, for some men

Wahoo! A Nintendo world is coming to Universal Studios

Nintendo’s new NES Classic mini-console sells out instantly everywhere

Reflections of a 50-ish gamer: How I rediscovered video games, and what I learned in the process

Twitch will soon announce its ‘first deep product integration’ with Amazon

PAX West concludes with a real-life version of ‘The Wizard’ in Seattle

Great indie games you missed while standing in line at PAX West 2016

Seahawks Richard Sherman & Bobby Wagner talk video games, geekiness and trash at PAX

Virtual reality abounds at PAX as giant game event opens in Seattle

Winning the Kickstarter game: Behind the scenes at Harebrained Schemes, and a BattleTech sneak peek

This stretchy touchpad lets you play the piano – or Angry Birds – on your arm

Generation App: Why Twitch is ‘magical’ for millions of streamers and viewers

Nintendo’s $60 ‘NES Classic Edition’ mini console will come with 30 retro games and an HDMI cable

Pokémon Go is no-go for space station, but astronauts can fight aliens with HoloLens

Xbox Live releasing nearly 1 million gamertags that have been inactive for years

Application Deadline for Seattle Angel Conference SAC XII

Seattle Transmedia & Independent Film Festival (STIFF)

Hack the Now & Next: Alexa Edition