Arts in Context: Somos Krudas

AIC brings us a look at the life and work of hip-hop duo Krudas Cubensi

"...Austin gets a bit of Cuban flavor in "Somos Krudas,”..."

June 24, 2015 Screens Post by Alexa Harrington

Brain Boom

Austin's Techno Geeks and Slackers Cash In

"...Dave Taylor launched his seven-member computer game company, Crack dot Com, with a nest egg gathered..."

March 20, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Devolver to Host Video Games Impacted by Immigration Ban

Local publisher showcases the Middle East at GDC in California

"...In the video game industry, one of the immediate effects of the immigration..."

Feb. 15, 2017 Screens Post by Tucker Whatley

Making a Living in Virtual Reality

Local developers brave the uncharted world of the VR marketplace

"...stories in the tech world in recent years, with Austin emerging as an epicenter of software development for the..."

May 31, 2016 Screens Post by Tucker Whatley

Girl, Upgraded

According to the 1999 Interactive Digital Software Report (IDSA), the majority of people playing computer games are older than 18, and 38% percent of the people most frequently playing computer games are women. Boy, have things change

"...a. Where I can find games that interest me -- it seems like boys get..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Players' Guide

Space cowboys in Marfa, 'Angry Henry,' and how you can help Greenlight local developers

"...Here in Austin, we like to think of ourselves as a little..."

May 23, 2014 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Exclusive SXSWI interview: Tim Langdell

A godfather of gaming development talks about how the tools for squad-based games are shaping game development

"...Communities, Saturday at 3:30pm in room 6 at the Austin Convention Center). He should know. He's helped build the..."

March 7, 2008 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Burn After Reading

ScreenBurn at SXSW Arcade: totally free, totally open to public

"...Weigh your educational options with tables from the game design degree programs at Austin Community College and Texas..."

March 5, 2010 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Making Mjolnir Out of a WiiMote

Local game developers Red Fly talk 'Thor'

"...A surge of power and press for their tie-in game for the Wii, Thor: God of Thunder...."

May 11, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Race to Innovation

With $1,000 each and eight weeks, five teams compete to take theatre to a new level

"...produce a spark. The first annual ArtSpark Theater & Game Development Festival, which opens Sept. 8, appears to be..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

How Do You Formulate a Grand Prix?

The race to nail down an F1 deal involves multiple entities

"...Five months ago, Austinites heard the surprising announcement that Formula One motor racing..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Wiis on the Bus

How the Wii Remote and simulated games are changing the way we learn

"...The line between educational software and games has always been a blurry one. Now educators and..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

FF2012: Day One of Fantastic Arcade

It's all about money, stories, and nerds.

"...the beauty of The Banner Saga and White Whale Games discussing the bookish roots of God of Blades. Some..."

Sept. 20, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Developing Stories: Private Projects, Public Benefits

Could developers become Austin's new benefactors?

"...Austin has begun to wise up about how much developers..."

April 6, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

By Any Other Name

The history of Austin's cherished landmarks reveals the extent to which chance plays a part in who among their namesakes we remember and which fade with time.

"...So who's the more important figure in Austin history: Tom Miller or Robert Mueller?..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Massively Multiplayer Partying

SXSW ScreenBurn and the Chronicle host Game On Austin

"...if you're lying. It's common knowledge that the local game development scene is something to be proud of, but..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

TV Eye

It smells like strike ... again. TV Eye preemptively tosses her TV for the Internet.

"...and exciting content made for, as Clay Nichols of Austin-based DadLabs.com says, "the new-fashioned way of watching TV"). The..."

July 4, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

ScreenBurn Arcade

This two-day event is free and open to the public

"...Austin Convention Center, first floor..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Screens Feature

Graphic Representation

Can Female Gaming Pros Reconcile State of the Art Technology with a

"...a type of precision receiving much attention in video games today. Last May, the Los Angeles fire marshal almost..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Screens Feature by Courtney Fitzgerald

In Between Days

Austin's Gaming Community on Where It's at and Where It's Headed

"...Chris Norden, Lead Programmer of Deus Ex, Ion Storm, Austin Personally, I'm the most excited about the new console..."

April 28, 2000 Screens Feature by Brendan Sinclair

Local Gaming News

Do you want the bad news or the bad news first?

"...Lots of bad news in Austin's gaming world this week in the form of layoffs,..."

July 20, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Betty Baker Rules

Love her or fear her, Austin's land-use queen rules the city her own way

"...the woman herself. The former city staffer, a lifelong Austinite who rose steadily through the ranks from stenographer to..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Kickstart Your Weekend With Puzzle Football

Part Time Evil puts a sporting spin on Bejeweled

"...Last night's Game On Austin event brought a bustling crowd of all..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Where the Sidewalks End

Austin's patchwork sidewalk system has a history – and just maybe a better future

"...If you're in Austin, and you're trying to get from point A to..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Local Gaming News

New Releases, LeetUps, networking, and more

"...links to local AAA trailers, news on the hibernating Game On Austin event, a primer on the tech-industry love..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Take Three

Texas film incentives don't always carry sufficient funding

"...establishment gathered at Robert Rodriguez's Troublemaker Studios in East Austin to witness Gov. Rick Perry sign House Bill 873..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Power up the PDA

Recommended at SXSW Interactive 2003.

"...Check out his activities at Bud.com, Joi Ito, Chanpon, Game Girl Advance, and Justin's Link...."

Feb. 28, 2003 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Jonathan Blow Talks Fantastic Fest

Indie gaming stalwart talks ethics, elves, and Braid: The Movie

"...deity in indie gaming circles. He makes mind-fryingly difficult games (e.g., Braid), co-founded the Indie Fund for small developers,..."

Sept. 23, 2010 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Local Gaming News-Bites

Supporting the scene has never been so easy

"...There's a whole range of artistic endeavors that make Austin a creative nexus and also need your support. For..."

June 29, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Throwback Throwdown

Can the next-gen and old-school coexist?

"...The design is simple, like the old Asteroids arcade game, playtime can range from 30 seconds to five hours,..."

June 16, 2006 Screens Feature by Carson Barker

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