SXSW Panel Recap: Diversity in Video Games: Hard Talk for Change

YouTube exec dodges direct questions about tackling online extremism

"...what a “gamer” looks like, the picture that will form in their mind probably won’t look too different from..."

March 20, 2019 SXSW Post by Tucker Whatley

Gaming Events for the Weekend

Slay and play until you have to go back to work

"...all weekend and still manage to socialize, raise money for a good cause, and maybe learn a new skill..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Games People Play

Casual gaming's rise opens the doors for players and developers

"...Joey Harding, University of Texas undergraduate and events officer for the school's Electronic Game Developers Society. "They are seeing..."

Feb. 19, 2010 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Great Gifts for the Digerati

Computer Fun for Under $100

"...The Logitech TrackMan Marble is among the front runners for trackballs. Ultima Online from Origin Systems is a visually..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Screens Feature by John Avignone

Documentary GameChangers Will Change How You Look at E-Sports

Producer Peter Billingsley on high-stakes professional videogaming

"...Forget the whole "gamers yelling in headsets in the basements"..."

June 19, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Digging for Danger in Dig Dog

Local developer Rusty Moyher designs a perilous dog dimension

"...an unpopular stance, but I hate dogs in video games, at least realistic ones. Canine familiars in battle puts..."

Feb. 22, 2018 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Austin Lightning Moves Home Games to House Park

"..."due to stadium circumstances beyond our control," all home games this season – including the home opener this Saturday..."

May 10, 2007 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

We Have an Issue: Merry Chronmas! Enjoy Our Little Reindeer Games!

Special games issue to keep you entertained over the holidays

"...in his likeness that publisher Nick Barbaro drives. In exchange for treats and scritches, we exploit the heck out..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Sober-ish Spaces for Dry January Hangs

Just because you’re not drinking doesn’t mean you have to stay home

"...So you’ve signed up for Dry January – the 2013 UK public health campaign..."

Jan. 8, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

Turkey Day Game for the Texans

Sneak by Jags in OT

"...Texans fans have quite a bit to be thankful for...."

Nov. 21, 2012 Sports Post by Barrett Walton

Two Local Video Games Announced

BattleCry Studios and Crytek USA reveal upcoming titles

"...studios with veteran talent made announcements about upcoming debut games recently. BattleCry Studios and Crytek USA both released trailers..."

June 10, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

A Wary Campus Community Readies for COVID at UT

Gone to Texas ... for now

"...Studying for his all-virtual semester from his off-campus apartment may not..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Features Feature by Beth Sullivan

The Day Johnny Manziel Split Town for Good

Reports indicate Johnny Football's headed for the NFL

"...expected, Johnny Manziel has decided to leave Texas A&M for the National Football League. The decision, not yet confirmed..."

Jan. 8, 2014 Sports Post by Rod Machen

Council: Let's Hear It for Humanity

Anti-refugee resolution dies in committee

"...It’s not a frenetic week for City Council business, not only because we’ve entered the..."

Dec. 2, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Rosey Times for the Texecutioners

Texas/Portland recap before this weekend's Texas Rollergirls bout

"...The Texas Rollergirls had a lot to celebrate for their mid-May match. It was the debut for the..."

June 1, 2012 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

The Power to Change

A quick sound check with the Austin mayoral candidates

"...scene, beginning with his favorite Mojo magazine inquiries. Representatives for Carole Keeton Strayhorn did not return to requests for..."

April 30, 2009 Music Post by Austin Powell

A Time Suck for Hump Day

Another web-browser game to help you while away the workday

"...a mouse or fired. Here's to hoping it's the former. This week we turn it down a notch (actually,..."

May 13, 2009 Screens Post by James Renovitch

'Redemption' for Point and Click

GameSalad merging graphic novel with puzzle play

"...according to Eden Films, who are using the locally-developed GameSalad Creator platform to add a new level of interactivity..."

Dec. 6, 2011 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

The Verde Report: Referee Ismail Elfath on a World Cup Final for the Ages

In part two of our chat, the Austinite discusses his time on soccer’s biggest stage

"...matches in North Austin, spoke with "The Verde Report" for over an hour about his entire 45-day experience overseeing..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: After Back-to-Back Losses, Austin FC Must Regroup for Stretch Run

Wolff: “The focus has to be recaptured”

"...Tree back in touch with an old friend: adversity. For just the second time all season, Josh Wolff's club..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

SXSW Announces More Speakers for 2024 Digging Deeper Into AI and the Future of Work

Dylan Mulvaney, Chuck D, and Uber CEO all added as speakers

"...on the list of speakers, panelists, and panels announced for next year's conference, running March 8-16. The list also..."

Oct. 24, 2023 SXSW Post

Is That a Wrap for Incentives?

Amid economic woes and a race-baiting controversy, the future of TV, video game, and film funding in Texas looks shaky

"...TV producers, and game developers in Texas are scratching for funding. So how tough is it going to be..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fun and Games With the City Budget

The city takes its budget process on the road

"...Change current Spanish-language interpreter services - Proposal Value: 100..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Five Tips for a Fruitful Austin FC Experience

Don't let not being a soccer fan stop you

"...2) Join a supporters' group (that's Old English for "fan club"). Los Verdes and Austin Anthem are the..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Sports Feature by Eric Goodman

Qmmunity: For Queers By Queers Fest Recs and More

Mostly unofficial SXSW recos, local non-Fest fun, and Oscars complaints this week in Qmmunity

"...at least one free or badge-not-required event to attend before avoiding Downtown all week. Weird to consider myself a..."

March 7, 2025 Column by James Scott

Power Games

Eight reasons to go on living if you don't' own a PlayStation2

"...course, a PS2 can always be had on eBay for a mere $300 to $1,000 over the manufacturer's suggested..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Screens Feature by Marcel Meyer

The Verde Report: How Austin FC Brought the Vibes Back for Year Five

Expect genuine optimism at Saturday’s season kickoff

"...That’s because this was Austin FC’s winter of change. A new head coach. Over $25 million spent on..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Texas Rollergirls Get Heated for the Hotrods

Three years of runner-up status could end on the flat track

"...distinctive black and pink on the starting line. Yet for the last three years they’ve rolled away with silver,..."

March 22, 2014 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Speak for Yourself

Local Black trans author KB Brookins talks about writing their new memoir, Pretty

"...Brookins’ story is one built from the often contradictory forces of love and hate always at play in Texas,..."

July 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

An Art, a Craft, a Movie, and More Events for the Weekdays

Don't let the workweek get you down

"...of film screenings this summer by Central Texas creators, platforming local artists and sharing their work with their neighbors...."

July 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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