VIDEO From Synaptic Digital and Nintendo of America: Nintendo Crowns Champions at Wii Games: Summer 2010 Competition
(09/06/2010 10:00 PM)
Summer wasn't the only thing drawing to a close over Labor Day weekend as Nintendo hosted the final championship of its Wii Games: Summer 2010 nationwide competition. Approximately 200 finalists from around the country â joined by family, friends and spectators of all ages â gathered in Redondo Beach, Calif., to get up and get playing with motion-controlled video games for the Wii⢠system. More>>
Video store opens in downtown Hibbing
(09/06/2010 10:00 PM)
HIBBING — Video games and movies go hand in hand, according to Donovan Happy. “They kind of go together,” he said. “They coincide well.” Happy is one-third of the trio of owners of Gamer’s Haven, which just expanded to include a movie rental business by the name of G H Video. More>>
A way with words: industry vets discuss writing in games
(09/06/2010 10:00 PM)
There are few examples of good writing in video games. The medium tends to tackle the same issues and genres, and only rarely steps outside of that comfort zone. At the recent Fan Expo in Toronto, a group of veteran writers and producers, with credits ranging from Too Human to Splinter Cell Conviction , discussed what makes a good writer and a well-written game. The majority of the discussion ... More>>
VIDEO Scottish character, culture on display for games
(09/06/2010 10:00 PM)
ALTAMONT — Men and women in kilts of every color crowded the Altamont Fairgrounds for the Capital District Scottish Games this weekend, which wrapped up with an amateur competition Sunday. More>>
Less than a month to go for Games, tenders still being put out
(09/06/2010 10:00 PM)
Despite the Commonwealth Games due to begin in less than a month, tenders are still being sought for audio and video equipment along with handlers for all 17 sports for presentation ceremonies. More>>