Qmmunity: Homoscopes for the Holidays

Find the queer New Year’s event that’s best for your sign

"...hosts this gaymer's delight, with Super Smash Bros. tourneys, Mario Kart battles, VR areas, and more. Thursdays, 9pm. Oilcan's,..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Column

Qmmunity: The Gay Place Rides Again

Original Chron legend Kate X Messer talks "Qmmunity"/"The Gay Place" origins

"...hosts this gaymer's delight, with Super Smash Bros. tourneys, Mario Kart battles, VR areas, and more. Thursdays, 9pm. Oilcan's,..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Serving Corporate Cxnt

Thee Gay Agenda decides to girl boss, gaslight, but not gatekeep in their new show Gags to Riches

"...hosts this gaymer's delight, with Super Smash Bros. tourneys, Mario Kart battles, VR areas, and more. Thursdays, 9pm. Oilcan's,..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Prep for Pride

Everyone loves a girlie with a plan, so make one for Austin Pride with these suggestions

"...hosts this gaymer's delight, with Super Smash Bros. tourneys, Mario Kart battles, VR areas, and more. Thursdays, 9pm. Oilcan's,..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Ch-ch-changes

Austin's queer scene turns to face the strange as it goes through big but good changes

"...hosts this gaymer's delight, with Super Smash Bros. tourneys, Mario Kart battles, VR areas, and more. Thursdays, 9pm. Oilcan's,..."

July 28, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Cinema Queerte

Salute the sweaty sirens of the screen with these queer mega-muscle movie events

"...hosts this gaymer's delight, with Super Smash Bros. tournies, Mario Kart battles, virtual reality areas, and more. Thursdays, 9pm...."

July 14, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Shantay, You Stay

A new season of Drag Race All Stars means watch parties aplenty

"...a video game & cosplay drag show with post-show Mario Kart to raise funds for Equality Texas. Let's a-go!..."

May 19, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Art of Advocacy

Find a way to give your say at the Lege, plus a new drag queen portrait series

"...Gaymer Night Alice Express hosts Super Smash Bros. tourneys, Mario Kart battles, and more. Thursdays, 9pm. Oilcan's, 211 W...."

March 3, 2023 Column by James Scott

Top 20 Austin Breweries

Gird your liver for our annual Central Texas brewery power rankings

"...still unsure if it's a beer or a cute Mario Kart character. It's-a Good-a Pils! 9) Real Ale (-3)..."

Nov. 12, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga

Austin July Events Guide

The fun isn't over yet. Summer is just getting started.

"...Fighters 98, Mortal Kombat, Super Smash Bros. 64, Super Mario Kart, and more. Gamers can play and buy retro..."

June 28, 2018 Events Post by Cassie Arredondo

The Angry Birds Movie

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a game! It's a movie!

"...it down while I’m waiting – hopefully – for Mario Kart: The Exegesis...."

May 20, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

From Tweeting to Eating

How food and technology are changing Austin

"...tell you that it looks like something a Super Mario Kart character would wear...."

March 13, 2015 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Old Is the New New

Classic Game Fest

"...games. There are Smash Bros. Melee, Killer Instinct, and Mario Kart 64 tournaments for kids, adults, and pros. For..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

SXSW Interactive: Gaming Expo

March 7, 2014. 39 photos.

"...Pennzoil has sponsored an IRL Mario Kart track for Nintendo lovers to live out all..."

March 8, 2014 Photo Gallery

What’s Good at the SXSW Gaming Expo

Real life Mario Karts and virtual reality lead the way

"...The Real Life Mario Kart Track Is Legit..."

March 8, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

SXSW Gaming Expo Opens Today

Free gaming extravaganza continues through weekend

"...taking the Geek Stage. Nintendo will be showing off Mario Kart 8 with actual carts in front of the..."

March 7, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Also Out Now

Check out these top picks from local studios

"...balance between the accessibility of a game like Super Mario Kart with the complexity of dogfighting. Add a dash..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

A Gift for Every Gamer

Put yourself in the shoes of your gaming giftee and answer the following questions on your path to the perfect purchase.

"...the controller's screen. What's more, we can finally see Mario in hi-def and get a good look at that..."

Nov. 30, 2012 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

The Wild Worlds of UT's Game Camp

Middle-schoolers learn that gaming is in the details

"...starting with a critical analysis of popular titles like Mario Kart and smaller indie fare such as Canabalt and..."

July 26, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Players' Guide

The Retro Studios rumor mill; and betting on games at Gambitious

"...has been wondering what's next. That they "assisted" with Mario Kart for the handheld 3DS system did little to..."

June 22, 2012 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Gaming Stuff Overheard Online

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

"...Retro Studios' work on games like Metroid Prime and Mario Kart 7 that he'd even be willing to let..."

Dec. 15, 2011 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Handicapping the Holidays

We narrow the field for the gamer on your gift list

"...The Legend of Zelda: Skyward SwordWiiNintendo $50 Super Mario 3D Land3DS Nintendo$49..."

Dec. 9, 2011 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

sxswi: Screenburn Arcade

Free stuff, now in 3D!

"...Kid’s pre-alpha demo of an upcoming 3DS release Face Kart: Photo Finish. It should be out in time for..."

March 12, 2011 SXSW Post by James Renovitch

The Derby Dozen(ish)

2010's local and global Roller Derby highlights

"...as the release date for their long-awaited flat track-meets-Super Mario Kart game for the Wii Jam City Rollergirls...."

Jan. 6, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Asleep In My CD Player

Waiting in Asher Roth's bread line

"...session in a Ford Taurus, and “Lark on My Go-Kart,” a testament to his Mario Cart skills and affinity..."

April 30, 2009 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Holiday You-Wish List

Once around the Xbox 360

"...racing (e.g., Gran Turismo) and cartoonlike party games (e.g., Mario Kart) makes PGR3 as playable as it is challenging...."

Dec. 23, 2005 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Jon of Arcadia

SoulCaliburII: Battle for the Back Room

"..."coNsPirAcy" Vallejo, while "Nightmare" Joe Lee and Shane "Dr. Mario Kart" K. rounded out the winners. For more information,..."

June 17, 2005 Screens Feature