Daily Screens: Gaming
 
Cats vs. Raccoons
Conducting an interview with indie game developers Kyle Reimergartin and Ben Esposito via conference call might have been a mistake. Their voices sound similar on the phone, and when asked “Who said that?” the response was “Precisely. Kyle did, and also Ben.” Hmmm.

10:00AM Wed. Sep. 17, 2014, James Renovitch Read More | Comment »

One in a Crowd: Gaming Edition
Three local games from experienced developers take to Kickstarter. Check out the pitches and donate if you’re inspired.

11:30AM Fri. Sep. 5, 2014, James Renovitch Read More | Comment »

Local Video Game News
Overall it was a terrible week for makers and lovers of video games. Locally, things were significantly brighter with new shows, contests, and business deals to help cheer you up.

8:00AM Fri. Aug. 29, 2014, James Renovitch Read More | Comment »

Fantastic Arcade Announces Spotlight Games
The Fantastic Arcade makes its triumphant return to the Drafthouse/Highball on South Lamar Sept. 18-21. As always, the playable portion of the Fantastic Fest is free and open to the public. Just show up and play some of the best indie games from around the world. What games? We’re glad you asked.

8:15AM Mon. Aug. 11, 2014, James Renovitch Read More | Comment »

Local Video Game News
If you follow the video game industry, then your Twitter feed is probably lousy with reports of new games and characters and controversies and questions and conjecture from E3. This is what Brooklynites must feel like during SXSW. Here’s the local gaming news; some of it is related to E3, sorry.

8:30AM Wed. Jun. 11, 2014, James Renovitch Read More | Comment »

Two Local Video Games Announced
Two rookie studios with veteran talent made announcements about upcoming debut games recently. BattleCry Studios and Crytek USA both released trailers (a popular move to build buzz as the E3 noise blocks out all other sound). Hope you're ready for blood.

8:00AM Tue. Jun. 10, 2014, James Renovitch Read More | Comment »

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Kickstart Your Weekend: The Austin Toy Museum
Austin doesn't have many museums, and even fewer that let you play with the exhibits. The Austin Toy Museum wants to share all its best play things with you.

9:01AM Fri. May 23, 2014, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

Garriott Challenges Public to Update His Game
Gaming forefather and Austinite Richard Garriott has been in a nostalgic mood of late. Not only is he revisiting his trademark series, Ultima, with the upcoming release of Shroud of the Avatar, but he’s going way back for a recently announced contest.

8:00AM Thu. Apr. 17, 2014, James Renovitch Read More | Comment »

A Game a Day
I'm not going to lie; I've wasted a fair portion of the last few days of my life on a game that closely approximates Candy Crush. I say "wasted" to save face with my serious gamer friends, but truth be told I have little shame at the 249 completed levels of Dragon Academy. I have local developers Team Chaos to thank for this.

8:00AM Mon. Apr. 14, 2014, James Renovitch Read More | Comment »

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