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PAX West

by Nicole Tanner on June 17, 2019June 17, 2019 at 2:40 pmComment

PAX West, formerly PAX Prime, is one of the largest video game events in the country. The show brings together gamers of all types and celebrates gaming culture with an… Read More

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ID@Xbox Open House 2019

by Nicole Tanner on August 22, 2019August 22, 2019 at 11:12 amComment

We’re calibrating our TVs and charging our controllers as we get ready to host you at our home in Redmond, Washington for an afternoon of games (lots), fun (also lots)… 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

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Live Video Game Music with Kirby’s Dream Band, The Runaway Four, and Save Point

by Nicole Tanner on July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 at 2:57 pmComment

“Kirby’s Dream Band is a pink rock band from San Diego that plays Kirby music…on live instruments! They do other game series too, if you’re into that; like Mario, Zelda,… 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

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E3 Expo

by Nicole Tanner on May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 at 8:47 amComment

E3 is the world’s premier event for computer and video games and related products. At E3, the video game industry’s top talent pack the Los Angeles Convention Center, connecting tens… 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

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Nintendo Switch tops 3M units in latest quarter, surpasses GameCube in lifetime sales

by Todd Bishop on October 30, 2018November 28, 2018 at 8:12 am 2 Comments

Nintendo sold 3.19 million Switch consoles worldwide in the September quarter, up from 2.92 million units in the same period a year ago, reaching a lifetime total of 22.86 million… Read More

Develop video games in Seattle? A panel ponders recruitment, stability, and a lack of connection

by Thomas Wilde on October 27, 2018October 27, 2018 at 8:21 amComment

While Seattle has its benefits for the games industry culture — such as relative stability and plentiful job opportunities — its quirks include a surprising lack of personal connections among… Read More

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Amazon creates ‘Grand Tour Game’ to bring driving fans in on the action of popular TV series

by Kurt Schlosser on October 15, 2018October 15, 2018 at 10:24 amComment

If you’re a fan of Amazon’s Prime Original television series “The Grand Tour,” the stars want you to go straight from watching to actually being in on the action. “One… Read More

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TLDR: Microsoft partners with Indian cricket legend on smart bat

by Starla Sampaco on October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 at 4:23 pmComment

Today’s featured stories Microsoft partners with Indian cricket legend to develop a smart bat that tracks live analytics Alexa and Cortana can now control Xbox devices as new ‘skill’ for… Read More

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TLDR: Microsoft unveils Project xCloud game streaming service

by Starla Sampaco on October 8, 2018October 8, 2018 at 4:33 pmComment

Today’s featured stories Microsoft will launch Project xCloud game streaming service in 2019, powered by custom servers built from Xbox components Facebook debuts new video chatting device Portal amid privacy… Read More

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TLDR: Amazon ends warehouse worker bonuses & stock awards

by Starla Sampaco on October 4, 2018October 4, 2018 at 3:47 pmComment

Today’s featured stories Amazon criticized for ending warehouse bonuses and stock awards in shift to $15/hour wage Nintendo plans new Switch hardware for 2019 release, report says Silicon Valley VC… Read More

Well wishes for Paul Allen, video game high scores and more as party opens GeekWire Summit 2018

by Kurt Schlosser on October 1, 2018October 1, 2018 at 9:56 pmComment

GeekWire Summit attendees will spend the next two days in Seattle hearing from some of today’s leading innovators in the tech and science industries. On Monday night, they took a… Read More

Geek of the Week: Yi Yang’s love for video games taught him English, so he wrote a book about it

by Kurt Schlosser on September 21, 2018September 21, 2018 at 10:03 amComment

Students in China who wish to study in the U.S. can often find the advanced vocabulary English tests to be the biggest hurdle. Yi Yang learned how to clear his… Read More

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The Tim’s PAX Indie Game Awards

by Tim Ellis on September 9, 2018September 9, 2018 at 7:56 pmComment

[Editor’s Note: Tim “The Tim” Ellis is a regular GeekWire contributor and perennial PAX attendee.] Every year at the PAX video game expo in Seattle, rather than facing the growing… Read More

A tale of two Penny Arcade Expos, on my first time to the show

by Thomas Wilde on September 5, 2018September 5, 2018 at 5:27 pmComment

Why I Hate the Word “Gamer” and You Should Too I’ve been in Washington state for 11 years now, and I write about games for a living. Usually, that means… Read More

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First peek inside PAX West: Giant game event opens in Seattle with heightened security

by Todd Bishop & Tim Ellis on August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 at 11:27 amComment

PAX West, the video game convention that brings tens of thousands of gaming fans to Seattle every summer, opened Friday morning with subtle signs of heightened security but no less… Read More

Amazon ends 20% video game pre-order discounts for Prime members, cuts back Twitch Prime benefits

by Tim Ellis on August 20, 2018August 20, 2018 at 3:14 pmComment

Amazon is changing the terms of its Prime benefits for video game pre-orders, replacing the 20 percent discount with a $10 Amazon promotional credit on “select title,” as first spotted… Read More

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TLDR: T-Mobile & Nokia’s $3.5B 5G alliance, Ofo shuts down in Seattle, Magic: The Gathering

by Starla Sampaco on July 30, 2018July 30, 2018 at 5:35 pmComment

Today’s featured stories With Sprint acquisition pending, T-Mobile teams up with Nokia in new $3.5B 5G alliance Ofo officially shutting down in Seattle after $250K bikeshare fee passes ‘Magic: The… Read More

PAX West

ID@Xbox Open House 2019

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

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

Live Video Game Music with Kirby’s Dream Band, The Runaway Four, and Save Point

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

E3 Expo

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

Nintendo Switch tops 3M units in latest quarter, surpasses GameCube in lifetime sales

Develop video games in Seattle? A panel ponders recruitment, stability, and a lack of connection

Amazon creates ‘Grand Tour Game’ to bring driving fans in on the action of popular TV series

TLDR: Microsoft partners with Indian cricket legend on smart bat

TLDR: Microsoft unveils Project xCloud game streaming service

TLDR: Amazon ends warehouse worker bonuses & stock awards

Well wishes for Paul Allen, video game high scores and more as party opens GeekWire Summit 2018

Geek of the Week: Yi Yang’s love for video games taught him English, so he wrote a book about it

The Tim’s PAX Indie Game Awards

A tale of two Penny Arcade Expos, on my first time to the show

First peek inside PAX West: Giant game event opens in Seattle with heightened security

Amazon ends 20% video game pre-order discounts for Prime members, cuts back Twitch Prime benefits

TLDR: T-Mobile & Nokia’s $3.5B 5G alliance, Ofo shuts down in Seattle, Magic: The Gathering

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Seattle Public Space: Balance and Equity in Thriving Cities

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