Gaming News

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

"...Can't tell your local gaming news from gaming news birthed in other, less important..."

May 31, 2013 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Local Gaming News-Bites

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

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

Dec. 13, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Local Gaming News

New Releases, LeetUps, networking, and more

"...No mass layoffs from local gaming studios! That's not really news, but it is nice..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Local Gaming News

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

"...Lots of bad news in Austin's gaming world this week in the form..."

July 20, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Local Gaming News-Bites

Supporting the scene has never been so easy

"...In bigger news, Arkane Studios, recently released two gameplay trailers for their..."

June 29, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Local Gaming News-Bites

For those not following every game developer's Twitter feed

"...Gaming stuff is always happening in this happening town. I'm..."

April 27, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Crytek to Open Local Gaming Studio

Ex-Vigil general manager to take the reins

"...After an unpleasant week for the local gaming industry (e.g., Vigil's closure), this week is looking up..."

Jan. 28, 2013 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Local Video Game News

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

"...Brooklynites must feel like during SXSW. Here’s the local gaming news; some of it is related to E3, sorry...."

June 11, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Local Mobile Gaming Firm Zynga Acquired by Take-Two

Studio joins the GTA and NBA 2K family

"...Massive news for the local gaming developer scene, and mobile gaming..."

Jan. 10, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Gaming Award Nominees and Hosts

WWE star Xavier Woods to co-host ceremony in March

"...proved it this morning when they announced the SXSW Gaming Awards nominees and hosts...."

Jan. 25, 2017 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Video Game News Bites

ATX's first LGBT gaming con, SXSW announces Gaming Awards hosts, & more

"...isn't keeping you busy, there's all sorts of video-game-related news happening around town. Make sure you know what's up..."

Dec. 11, 2014 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 moves to..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Gaming Studio Junction Point Closes

Maker of 'Epic Mickey' shuts its doors

"...a rollercoaster of a week already for the Austin gaming scene. Following Vigil's closure last week and yesterday's announcement..."

Jan. 29, 2013 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Gaming Stuff Overheard Online

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

"...Word on the virtual street is that gaming celebrity (one of a handful to makes that phrase..."

Dec. 15, 2011 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Gaming Industry Layoffs Continue as Arkane Studios Austin Closes

Microsoft, Bethesda to shutter Dishonored developer

"...Another blow to Austin's gaming industry: Bethesda Studios is closing Arkane Studios Austin, the..."

May 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gaming's Big Boys Bully Austin

EA and SouthPeak sink their vampiritic teeth into Austin

"...parallel between the national economic crisis and the local gaming industry but haven't we learned anything about the rabid..."

Oct. 15, 2008 Screens Post by James Renovitch

ATX Screen News: Animation, aGLIFF, and the Alamo Village

Incentives get funded, aGLIFF gets glam, and the oldest Alamo is reopening

"...Texas film, gaming, and TV incentives roll on. In the recent session,..."

July 30, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

ATX Film News

Acquisitions, awards, and a big gaming rumor

"...Good news for an Austin regular, director Yen Tan. His latest..."

July 6, 2018 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Gaming Studio Announced

Battlecry Studios to be lead by ex-BioWare head

"...Some good news for the Austin gaming industry. After layoffs from Vigil,..."

Oct. 3, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

A Non-SXSW Gaming Blog

Where we catch up on some local news

"...just enough action to keep things interesting. The portable gaming world is dominated by quick arcade experiences and word..."

March 9, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

News Roundup: 10-1 Edition

Candidates on APD debacle, Stillwell ticks off Stonewall, and more

"...Since tomorrow's election day, we're dedicating this week's News Roundup to our continuing campaign coverage...."

Nov. 3, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Small Screen, Big News

'Friday Night Lights,' Radiolab, and more

"...Streaming content, nonprofit news, and football stars are all a key part of..."

Dec. 10, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

SXSW Gaming Events

The little brother of the Fest grows up

"...out on its own a bit this year. SXSW Gaming celebrates video and board gaming as well as wider..."

March 17, 2017 Screens Feature by Tucker Whatley

Inside Austin's Recent Gaming Shake-ups

Lots of layoffs, but a Nation of Indies rises from the ashes

"...elsewhere a mere five days later. But honestly, the gaming biz is a mysterious and beautiful creature that we..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Game Over for Mac Gaming?

"...ago. He is tired of settling for a second-rate gaming scene. And sadly, he is by no means alone..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Screens Feature by Brendan Sinclair

Gaming Takes Center Stage at SXSW with Reggie Fils-Aimé, Ninja

New round of speakers includes Jordan Peele's favorite composer

"...leaders, and his recent investments within the convergence of gaming, media, and technology speaks directly to the SXSW community.”..."

Dec. 7, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Video Game News

Esports news on the web, Barfcade comes to town, and more

"...have joined forces to present a weekly electronic sports news show. The Daily Dot has proven itself to be..."

Aug. 29, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

SXSW Alum News, Plus the Search for a One-Armed Lady

Margaret Brown wins a Peabody, and other news from the Austin film community

"...Hold up, we’ve got more SXSW related news: Artois the Goat, the charming competition film from Austinites..."

March 31, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film News: From A(nimation) to Z(ombies)

Production updates from around town and just beyond city limits

"...Industry Incentive Program (aka the state's film, TV, and gaming incentives) but raised the fund for the next two..."

June 21, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

News/Print

My mouth is like the motherfuckin' Sahara Desert up in here.

"...he is where we'll begin today. Not that the news of Amis' Friday, Nov. 14, 7:30pm (that might be..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Books Column by Shawn Badgley

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