Juegos Rancheros Holds Final Meetup of the Year

Local indie game nonprofit parties before hiatus

"...Juegos Rancheros, Austin’s indie game nonprofit, announced it will host its final..."

June 28, 2019 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Top 10 Local Video Games

A horse-woman of the apocalypse and floppy fighting animals top Austin's offerings

"...1) DARKSIDERS III (Gunfire Games) Criminally underrated upon release, the third iteration of the..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

SXSW Gaming Awards Finalists Announced

Mix of blockbusters and indie faves top the list of noms

"...gaming masses to its new home in the Hilton Austin Downtown right across the street from the SXSW Gaming..."

Jan. 26, 2016 Screens Post by Tucker Whatley

Players' Guide

Adam Saltsman's new studio, plus a suite on Steam and more

"...What's with these game developers who make big announcements right around South by..."

March 28, 2014 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Big Money, Big Money

Film incentives see massive boost

"...Good news from the Legislature for Texas-based filmmakers and game developers: The Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program is..."

May 31, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Local Gaming News-Bites

With Austin Wintory, Replay Games, Gl33k, and other notable game folks

"...at our print issue this week you’d think the Austin gaming scene is all Adam Saltsman all the time...."

Dec. 13, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Vigil Games Lays Off 80

But opportunity is right around the corner

"...Video-game publishing giant THQ's financial troubles have hit Austin with..."

March 30, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Joystick Joy

Two mediums, same ethos at play in 'Indie Game: The Movie'

"...If there's one thing you learn interviewing independent video-game developers, it's how to finish a project without the..."

March 9, 2012 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Mother, Jugs, & Speed

What It Takes to Win at Video Games

"...routine whenever we go to check out the video games at Northcross Mall. As we head to the entrance,..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

Arkane Studios' Prey Hides in Plain Sight

New sci-fi video game wants to keep players on their toes

"...me, Susan Kath, lead producer on the upcoming video game Prey, chuckled – clearly pleased...."

May 5, 2017 Screens Feature by Nina Hernandez

Postmarks

The Clark-Madison brouhaha continues amidst tributes to Mambo John and more.

"...such a fluff piece about the environment without consulting Austin's environmental advocacy groups. Perhaps he did interview a representative..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Column

Technomancers

Computer Gaming Gurus at SXSW Interactive

"...they are now, right up front: hundreds of computer games. Of course! What else drives the sale of new..."

March 6, 1998 Screens Feature by Allen Varney

Glen Powell Clears His Throat for The Best Man's Ghostwriter

Austin's movie A-lister on his new Audible audiobook comedy

"...[inset-1-right]Austin native Powell calls the show (which debuts Sept. 12)..."

Sept. 11, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Rooster Teeth Announces RWBY Vol 8 Date

Plus new game with WayForward and Arc System Works

"...RTX - the annual gathering of the fans for Austin's Rooster Teeth - without news about animated smash RWBY...."

Sept. 16, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Players' Guide

Wiley Wiggins wants to show you his Thunderbeam; indie game developer Adam Saltsman gets an unwelcome Taiwanese clone; and more

"...by-all-accounts bitchin' project. That project is Thunderbeam, an iPad game in the early stages of development that draws influences..."

May 20, 2011 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

This Week's Waste of Time

Looking at the Independent Games Festival Nominees

"...it's a season thick with time wastability. The Independent Games Festival – set to pop off in March of..."

Nov. 5, 2009 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Who Highlights the Highlighter?

Local meetup puts faces to crowdfunding campaigns

"...realize they can't put their wallets behind every film, game, art project, article of clothing, piece of novelty furniture,..."

June 21, 2013 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

A Non-SXSW Gaming Blog

Where we catch up on some local news

"...craziness has caused me to neglect a few local video-game developments worthy of note...."

March 9, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Top 10 Local Video Games

From battlegrounds to the bathroom, here are our favorite Austin games

"...any justice in the world, this currently one-off, event-specific game would be in every bar. It's a one-button, four-player..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Gaming Stuff Overheard Online

I've always wanted to have a gossip column, so …

"...Honestly, Garriott's skills are wasted with his new social game development firm, Portaltarium. …..."

Dec. 15, 2011 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Lege Lines

Jonathan Stickland annoys his colleagues

"...supposed witness, who (it turned out) wasn't even in Austin. When Stickland demanded that Pickett prove that his office..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Short Cuts

Game on!

"...then chances are you already know about next week's Austin Game Conference, which will turn the Austin Convention Center..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Protect and Preserve

How can we keep Austin's cultural heritage authentic?

"...In the bigger picture, Austin and its citizens have shown little enthusiasm for historic..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Cindy Widner

Converge and Captivate

Bringing gaming, film, music, and mobile tech together

"...a conference smack dab between the two weekends of Austin City Limits is a bold move. Will tech-oriented out-of-towners..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

How People More Important Than You Are Voting

McCracken, Leffingwell list prominent prog, small biz supporters

"...The celebrity endorsement game, which my boss Michael King touched on in his..."

April 8, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Take the A-Train

Mike Clark-Madison discusses 10 years covering light rail, and urges voters to support it.

"...If this story, which has been going on in Austin for 15 years or more, and which in cities..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

What Are You Looking At?

The year in pop-culture fixations

"...DVR-marathonedProject Runway spin-off On the Road With Austin & Santino found our heroes traveling the country, outfitting..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Screens Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...a path that would end with the dismantling of Austin’s civilian police oversight system. City Council was poised to..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature

State of the City

Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his state of the city address at a Real Estate Council of Austin luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 2

"...the city address at a Real Estate Council of Austin luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Below is the full..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature

Monday Night Rollerderby

Texecutioners to host special visit from Dairyland Dolls.

"...last weekend's 83-46 victory over the Detroit Derby Girls, Austin's own #5 ranked Texecutioners get to play host to..."

Sept. 15, 2008 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

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