Denton Public Library to hold Super Smash Bros. Brawl tournament
In addition to the Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tourney, there will be side contests of Mario Kart.
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009
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Video Games
Dallas Public Library to hold Teen Blowout on October 24
Event will offer fun and interactive atmosphere for teens.
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009
Addison video game company says, “No taxation without information!”
Their new website allows people to balance the federal budget. Snooze? It's more fun than you think.
Friday, Sept. 11, 2009
Denton house party scene steps out (and they’re bringing the keg)
Anxious about the new school year? Spune serves up an ice cream social complete with a free keg, Nintendo, and a mellow line-up of Americana rock.
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009
QuakeCon 2009 moves to Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, August 13-16
Annual conference departs its usual site, the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009
Video game expo NOT coming to Dallas Convention Center in November 2009
Economic reasons.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Texas Pinball Festival is one free game after another
Click-clack, ding, boing, squeak, POP!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Grapevine-based GameStop to host pre-launch Halo Wars tournament
Players will compete to win the Limited Collector’s Edition of the game.
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009
Grapevine-based GameStop planning nationwide Street Fighter IV Tournament
Players will compete for the opportunity to win an authentic Japanese-style arcade machine.
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009
Grapevine-based Gamestop posts record sales despite recession
Holiday sales increased by 22%.
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009
Plano based Frito-Lay awards man for video game idea
Mike Borland's inspiration was a fusion of his passion for racing games and his unspeakable love of Doritos.
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008
Big video game expo coming to Dallas Convention Center in November 2009
Previous expos have been on the East and West coasts. Now, finally, they come to Texas.
Monday, Dec. 8, 2008
Grapevine-based GameStop seeks to immortalize the next Guitar Hero superstar in national contest
Is your avatar rockin' enough?
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008
Tarrant County deputies raid eight-liner joints near Lake Worth
Because gambling is bad, unless you're doing it with the blessings of the state lottery commission.
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008
Grapevine-based GameStop acquires France’s leading video game retailer, Micromania
The transaction includes 332 locations throughout France.
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
Denton gamer aims to break world record for high scores
Patrick Scott Patterson, 33, is aiming to reach his 300th world record video game score, according to the "Guinness Book of World Records."
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008
Grapevine-based GameStop reports record second quarter 2008 results
The firm saw a 35% total sales increase.
Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008
Grapevine-based GameStop launches new female-driven microsite for Madden NFL ‘09
“Girls Night In” web site gets women in the game.
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008
Grapevine-based GameStop to host “Madden Mania” events nationwide
The launch events celebrate 20 years of Madden.
Monday, Aug. 11, 2008
“Jaws” to headline McKinney sci fi-comic-gaming convention
Richard “Jaws” Kiel (Moonraker, Happy Gilmore) heads the long list of media guests appearing at the three-day event.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Anime and gaming convention at Sheraton Dallas going for Guinness World Record
Who knew there was a world record for largest gathering of people dressed as games characters?
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Texas Attorney General raids close multiple video gaming locations owned by Dallas-based Aces Wired, Inc.
Dallas and Fort Worth locations offering casino-like gambling were shut down on suspicion of illegal gambling, money laundering, and organized crime.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Blockbuster creates one-stop shop for gamers
Now you can play with your Wii, courtesy of Blockbuster!
Monday, April 28, 2008
Grapevine-based GameStop to host Grand Theft Auto IV launch events nationwide
Check your local Gamestop for times.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Frisco Thunder QB’s video game debuts on team web site
Cooper is a math teacher at Kaufman High School during the day.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Grapevine-based GameStop acquires 49 Free Record locations in Norway
The video game retailer hopes to strengthen its Nordic market position.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Grapevine-based GameStop reports record 2007 sales and earnings
2007 sales and net earnings grew 33% and 82%, respectively.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Dallas-based TWL Corporation acquires simulation software company
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Video game helps bring immigration issues to the foreground
The object of ICED — I Can End Deportation is to become a citizen of the United States.
Monday, Feb. 18, 2008
Texas Ranger C.J. Wilson hosting Guitar Hero III competition to build gameroom for Cook’s Children’s Hospital
C.J. Wilson loves to mix Guitar Hero and kid's charities. Rock on.
Friday, Feb. 1, 2008
Grapevine-based GameStop reports record holiday sales
Total sales increased 35% over the previous year.
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008
Microsoft’s Ensemble Studios to move to Shops at Legacy in Plano
Ensemble Studios are the makers of the Age of Mythology games.
Friday, Dec. 28, 2007
Team Lost-Cauze and Dallas NAACP announce “Tech Camp - Choice Awareness Campaign”
Presenting youth opportunities in education, technology and professional careers through video games
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007
Grapevine-based GameStop announces partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation
GameStop customers can donate to the Foundation while shopping online.
Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007
Southlake-based Major Gaming Championships to launch Hispanic Gaming Tournament in 2008
iNSPIRE! and Major Gaming Championships create “Latino Gamerz Match”
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007
The Guildhall at SMU not banned in Boston
In fact, they've been welcomed in Beantown, adding their own cache of expertise to an exhibit on the history of video games.
What does the Federal Reserve Bank have to do with video gaming? Not much, I hope...
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007
Gamers boycotting Dallas gaming competition
So-called cyberathletes are bit picky when it comes to showing off their skills, especially when you hold back the cash.
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
Grapevine-based GameStop launching new marketing campaign with Richards Group
The new campaign includes TV commercials, print ads, and online and viral components.
Friday, Sept. 28, 2007
Grapevine-based GameStop to host Halo 3 launch events nationwide
Events mark the biggest video game launch to date.
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007
Grapevine-based GameStop to host ”Monday Night Madness” events nationwide
Launch events kick off Madden NFL ’08 video game season.
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007
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