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Games

Meet the Seattle composer who scored the latest ‘Call of Duty’ blockbuster video game

A video game changed the life of Wilbert Roget, II. Roget was raised in Philadelphia, and began receiving classical piano… Read More

Closure of Runic Games puts another dent in Seattle’s video game scene

The closure of Runic Games, the Seattle-based video-game studio that created the popular dungeon crawlers Torchlight and Torchlight II, is… 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

Xbox One X launch: Microsoft’s new high-powered $500 console brings out lines and celebs

The Xbox One X has arrived. Microsoft’s new high-powered $500 console hit store shelves Tuesday, as gamers in 35 markets… Read More

Our week with Microsoft’s new Xbox One X: Is the ‘world’s most powerful console’ worth your $499?

Microsoft’s new Xbox One X is an incredible piece of hardware. Playing games and watching movies in 4K resolution is… Read More

Switch continues to surge, as Nintendo boosts annual sales forecast to 14M consoles

Nintendo beat analysts’ expectations for revenue and operating profit in its latest quarter and boosted the sales forecast for its… Read More

Goodbye, Kinect: Microsoft stops manufacturing motion-sensing Xbox camera

So long, Kinect. Microsoft said Wednesday that the company will no longer manufacture the Kinect, a motion-tracking and microphone accessory device… Read More

Microsoft-owned Mixer debuts new interactive streaming tools for Minecraft

Minecraft is getting even more interactive thanks to a new tool from Mixer. The Microsoft-owned streaming platform today announced new… 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

‘You’re pretty good, for a guy:’ Three ways men can combat sexism in esports — and elsewhere

It’s no secret that competitive gaming can be a toxic place for women and girls. Sometimes that toxicity comes in… Read More

So you want to be a competitive gamer? Women in esports offer advice to encourage more women

Esports — organized, competitive video gaming — is booming. Games like “Dota,” “League of Legends” and newcomer “Overwatch” are driving a competitive… Read More

Ninety shoppers were waiting outside to buy the SNES Classic Edition at the Target in downtown Seattle, Wash., at 6:50 this morning. (Photo by Tim Ellis)

Super NES Classic Edition sells out quickly despite heavy launch shipments

This morning’s launch of Nintendo’s latest retro mini-console, the Super NES Classic Edition, was a lot less frustrating for gamers… 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

Microsoft to accelerate growth in gaming as Xbox leader Phil Spencer joins senior leadership team

As part of a strategy to accelerate its gaming business across the company, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella today named Xbox… Read More

PAX West in retrospect: The most exciting and surprising indie games

Now that I’ve had plenty of time to recover from four solid days of PAX West over Labor Day weekend… 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

Bungie CEO calls launch of blockbuster game Destiny 2 ‘a very special moment’

It’s one of the biggest weeks in Bungie history. This Wednesday, Sept. 6, the Bellevue, Wash.-based gaming company will launch… Read More

PAX West 2016 Omegathon Finale - Jerry Holkins third from left

Penny Arcade’s Jerry Holkins on the future of PAX, new projects, and his current favorite game console

Penny Arcade co-founder Jerry Holkins sat down with GeekWire this weekend at the PAX West game convention to discuss the… Read More

PAX Panel: eSports has a mental health problem, and the entire industry needs to team up to fix it

Top eSports stars may not end their battles with the same bumps, bruises and breaks as other top-level athletes do,… Read More

Stressed out at PAX? The Non Exploding Kittens room has a very cute remedy

The scene at the giant gaming convention PAX can be overwhelming: Dramatically lit booths tower over tens of thousands of… Read More

All eyes on Nintendo and Microsoft at PAX: Switch and Xbox One X in spotlight

Hold onto your caps! PAX West kicked off this morning in Seattle, and all eyes were on Nintendo’s Super Mario… 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 Dark Ops

‘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

Valve’s Steam and Microsoft’s Halo coming to Windows Mixed Reality headsets

Microsoft revealed new details about its Windows Mixed Reality headsets this morning. The company confirmed that headset and motion controller… Read More

MLB star Aaron Judge wears ‘Destiny 2’ batting gloves and shoes, promoting new Bungie game

MLB star Aaron Judge is taking “Player’s Weekend” to a geeky level. Pro baseball players are sporting unique uniforms and… Read More

Microsoft turns its physical stores into esports gaming arenas with new League of Legends events

There may be some heated League of Legends competitions going on the next time you pass by a Microsoft Store.… Read More

Nintendo opens pre-orders for $80 Super NES Classic Edition

Good news for Nintendo fans who stayed up late on Monday. Nintendo opened up pre-orders of its Super NES Classic Edition… Read More

Microsoft sells out pre-orders for new Xbox One X ‘Project Scorpio Edition’

Gamers are excited about the “world’s most powerful console.” Microsoft on Sunday opened pre-orders for its new Xbox One X… Read More

Microsoft delays major Xbox One X title Crackdown 3 to 2018, leaving hole in launch lineup

Microsoft is delaying the release of the highly anticipated game Crackdown 3 from Nov. 7, the same day the new… Read More

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