Austin Considers Film Incentives

Localized subsidies proposed to fight off in-state competition

"...has economic incentives to encourage film, TV and video game projects to move to the Lone Star State. Last..."

April 22, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

FF2012: Fantastic Arcade Day 3

In which I get a taste of blood and victory

"...generally stay for the entire fest playing one another’s games and mingling with the crowd of game-lovers and -makers...."

Sept. 23, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

This Week's Waste of Time

A free browser game for the uninitiated

"...play something you think is noob-friendly, and yet, the game still eludes them. Blame gaming grammar. This week's waste..."

April 9, 2010 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Big Fan

In this dark new film from the screenwriter of The Wrestler, a New York Giants fan and regular caller to a sports radio talk show snatches rededication from the jaws of disillusionment.

"...(Corrigan), who basks in Paul’s “celebrity,” tailgate every Giants game and know no other topic of conversation than their..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

In the Loop

In the Loop is a scabrous and funny study of how an offhand remark by a career politician can metastasize into an international conflict and, ultimately, war.

"...is an offhand nonremark by the UK's minister for development, Simon Foster (Hollander). Foster, a cultured dishevelment and a..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Destination: Online Profit

"...They're back in the game, those Garriott brothers: Richard, who created the Ultima series..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Screens Feature by Courtney Barry

Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within

"...which is yet another film based on a video game, forces one to ask some tough questions: For example,..."

July 13, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

TV Eye

Now that there's a resurgence in prime-time game shows: How about the return of live TV? Also, Suddenly Susan is put on the shelf, VH1 adds seven new shows, and millennium specials go on. And on.

"...work for television -- in this case, the prime-time game show...."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Geek Chic

Software

"...of cool add-ons and utility programs for Windows. $50. Games..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Screens Feature by John Avignone

Toys

"...war toys while recruiting a prototype kids' army of video-game bombardiers. The company becomes, as one of the movie's..."

Dec. 18, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin City Council Shows Surprising Interest in Upzoning

Mayor throws a curveball in advance of Monday's new Land Development Code revision report

"...Council met Monday, Nov. 18, to discuss the Land Development Code revision and offer recommendations to staff as it..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Changing Face of Mueller

A burst of development marks the latest phase of the central city neighborhood

"...of rapid expansion and infill. The most readily visible development is the new retail center taking shape at 51st..."

May 10, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Keita Takahashi Games Set to Debut Locally

Hosted by indie game collective Juegos Rancheros

"...This week our local independent video game collective's hit streak continues with two new games from..."

April 1, 2013 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Take It to the Next Level

The Cultural Arts Division revives its series of summer workshops for pro creatives

"...a series of workshops and speeches focusing on professional development and technical assistance in the field. The series was..."

May 28, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

ScreenBurn Arcade

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

"...pros, and exhibitors like Austin Green Art, DeVry University, GameCamp!, Glitch Gaming Apparel, and Wikia and offers plenty of..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Screens Feature

On The Lege

Development Devils

"...The vaunted development agreement forged in recent months by the Save Our..."

April 23, 1999 News Column

The 'Banner Saga' Saga

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

"...deserves to write the book on making a video game in the age of crowdfunding, it's Stoic. The three-man..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

FF2012: An Hour With the Gamemaking Frenzy

Fantastic Arcade incites a 48-hour creative explosion

"...it is the local HQ for the Fantastic Arcade’s Gamemaking Frenzy that invites game developers around the world to..."

Sept. 17, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Local Gaming News

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

"...independent developers using their talents for more great local games. That's probably little comfort for those looking for jobs..."

July 20, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Notes of a Football Addict (Vol. IV)

College and pro rundown

"...of truth: I did not watch a single football game this weekend. I saw parts of several games but..."

Sept. 23, 2010 Sports Post by John Razook

TV Eye

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

"...TV"). The very appealing host, Jason "Jace" Hall, a video-game producer turned film and TV producer, seamlessly blends his..."

July 4, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

SXSW Interactive: History of Easter Eggs

Hidden surprises in games help players notice the little details

"...panel Egg Hunt: The History of Easter Eggs in Games, Matias Myllyrinne (CEO of Remedy studio) and Juuso Myllyrinne..."

March 14, 2015 SXSW Post by Ashley Moreno

'Dishonored' On Sale Tonight

First-person actioner from local developer Arkane Studios

"...every sense. But instead of spending all of the development man hours creating an ever-expanding map to explore, the..."

Oct. 8, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Even Better Than the Real Thing?

Three new video games and three takes on realism

"...Xbox 360) it's no wonder that after millions of development dollars a game can approximate reality in ways only..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Jennifer Raye's Boa Retina Explores Messy Gender Uncertainty

Tech old and new explores trans issues

"...Don't let the disembodied eye make you think the game is an entirely impressionistic telling of a universal coming-out..."

June 16, 2017 Arts Feature by James Renovitch

SXSW Announces New Batch of Featured Speakers

Game of Thrones showrunners join tech, health innovators, and more

"...Speakers for the Fest. Notable among the names are Game of Thrones co-creators and showrunners David Benioff and D.B...."

Jan. 11, 2017 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Gaming Awards Winners

In its first year, the awards show hit the mark

"...up by video clips from Rooster Teeth and other game-centric comedy outfits. Even performers from Cirque du Soleil got..."

March 8, 2014 SXSW Post by James Renovitch

Gaming News

Starring Captivate, Horizon, South by No Quarter, and more

"...Rancheros hosts South by No Quarter, a showcase of games featured at the original No Quarter event in New..."

May 31, 2013 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Kickstarter's Dark Side

Don't forget your due diligence

"...ne'er-do-well could be found, something like this happens. A game, Mythic, appeared on the site and started racking up..."

May 2, 2012 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

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