The 'Banner Saga' Saga

The game that launched a thousand headlines has its roots right here

"...The Banner SagaStoic $24.99, PC & Mac..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

The Flapper Era

What 'Flappy Bird' can tell us about the present and future of game design

"...This is the story of Flappy Bird, a little game about flying..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Taking Candy From a Saga

"...Candy Crush Saga fever has swept the nation. For months, it has..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

The Morning Report

KVET-AM - All the News That's There to Air

"...If you're not already in the habit of doing so, tune in to KVET radio..."

April 17, 1998 News Column by Lee Nichols

Lehmberg Saga Continues

D.A. released from jail amid more calls for her removal

"...saying that she is now seeking professional help "on the advice of one of the foremost experts in this..."

May 17, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Off the Record

From Cactusgate to Casual Victim Pile, the year in local music ends with the tragic death of drummer Bill Maddox

"...was in shock when a state trooper arrived on the scene of his near-fatal traffic accident July 2008. The..."

Dec. 31, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Killer D's Come Home, But the Saga Goes On

The Ardmore walkout reverberates at the Capitol.

"...Several hundred early-rising Austinites turned out on the south steps of the Capitol last Friday at 7am..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

The Future Is Now

Local fiscal policy enters its Cold War era

"...That's what Council Member Brewster McCracken asked when the City Council got the first of this year's budget..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

FF2012: Day One of Fantastic Arcade

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

"...The first day of the Fantastic Arcade at the HighBall..."

Sept. 20, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

SXSW Gaming Finalists Announced

Local noms include The Banner Saga, Talos Principle, & Rooster Teeth

"...The SXSW Gaming Awards return this year as the event..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Kickstarter's Dark Side

Don't forget your due diligence

"...something like this happens. A game, Mythic, appeared on the site and started racking up funds. That was before..."

May 2, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Austin Animation Seis Manos Heading to Netflix

More details on the latest show from Powerhouse Animation

"...There's a big lesson to be learned today: if you..."

May 21, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Video Game News

Composer vs. union, E3 madness, pigeon love, and more.

"...If you follow the video game industry, then your Twitter feed is probably..."

June 11, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

SXSW Gaming Expo Opens Today

Free gaming extravaganza continues through weekend

"...The SXSW Gaming Expo returns to the Palmer Events Center..."

March 7, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Local Board Game Gets $900K

Those ogres better thank the Kickstarter gods

"...Time to take another trek to the ever-lucrative world of Kickstarter funding. Another..."

May 16, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Local Game-Makers Garner Award Noms

Noms as in nominations, not tasty food

"...The nominees for the Independent Games Festival – set to..."

Jan. 7, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Power Up

SXSW Gaming Expo and 'The Austin Chronicle' present Game On Austin

"...Now in its third year, Game On Austin – the brainchild of the Chronicle and the SXSW Gaming Expo..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

A Non-SXSW Gaming Blog

Where we catch up on some local news

"...Screenburn that starts today at 3pm and continues through the weekend. But all the festival craziness has caused me..."

March 9, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Takeaways From Fantastic Arcade: Day 1

Life lessons learned through video games and the people who make them

"...Dominated by locals, the opening day of Fantastic Arcade proffered its fair share..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Local Gaming News-Bites

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

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

Dec. 13, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

What to Expect From Game On Austin

A clickable guide to the participating studios and their games

"...Contemplating going to the Game On Austin event sponsored by SXSW Gaming and..."

Oct. 18, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Top 10 Local Video Games

From majestic vistas to mundane offices, it's time to play

"...that it is perfect for guilt-free slapstick comedy. Both the realism of office work or food prep and the..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Screens Feature 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 Darksiders series put us in..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Game On Austin 2012

October 25, 2012. 12 Photos

"...Murphy and Robert Mansfield play 'Street Fighter 2' in the Retro Gaming Lounge sponsored by Game Over Videogames. Beauty..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Photo Gallery

Film Flam

Casting news, a local adaptation, and more

"...casting tomorrow and a found footage fest next month, there should be plenty to keep you in touch with..."

Nov. 23, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

This Week's Waste of Time: Fantastic Arcade Edition

Free versions of exhibiting games

"...Waste of Time column, Fantastic Fest goes and announces the lineup for its Fantastic Arcade. Put simply the titles..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Powerhouse Animation Is Making a Mark

Local studio continues to expand portfolio

"...does seems as anachronistic as a horse and buggy. They provide hand-drawn animation for the digital age: commercials, trailers,..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Upcoming Gaming Events

Not counting that SXSW thing

"...It's common knowledge: The SXSW Gaming Expo is going to be great. It's..."

March 5, 2013 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Three Guys, a Girl, and a Dog Named Friday

Austin film collective Jollyville Pictures on its ingredients for success

"...at least seen something that involved a member of the loosely knit, four-person film and animation collective in one..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...friend, Mike Clark-Madison, buried me in his piece on the council, claiming that I have no real differences with..."

May 3, 2002 Column

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