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
Video Games
Video Games
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
Dallas Morning News stereotypes gamers in its story on QuakeCon conference
Oh, what a surprise, they call the gamers "pasty and pale."
Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007
Cyberathlete Professional League to award $100,000 in prizes at Summer Championship Event in Dallas
Tired of fragging chodes for free?
Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007
Girls with Glocks: Women gamers at the MLG (video and photo gallery)
Pegasus News interviewed and tagged along with PMS Clan Division Delta at the 2007 Major League Gaming Pro Circuit in Dallas.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Microsoft picks The Guildhall at SMU to broaden XNA use in game development
Microsoft finally does something right.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Dallas company helping Native American tribe use video games for cultural preservation
One of the games is an interactive basket-making exploration that will allow visitors to make their own virtual Coushatta basket.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Dallas-based MumboJumbo signs publishing deal for game based on hit comedy, “The Office”
New title to deliver the quirky fun of the critically-acclaimed TV series to gamers.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Video projector design lands SMU student a $50,000 scholarship
Looks like a tarted-up webcam to me.
A "Ball" worth $50,000.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Dallas gets professional video gaming franchise
GMs named in anticipation of upcoming draft at Playboy Mansion.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
‘Is Your Family Set?’ campaign bus rolls into Dallas
Group aims to educate community on parental controls and video game ratings.
Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
GameStop stores will host celebration for release of World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade
There will be costume contests, card game tournaments and screen-shot character judging at more than 2,600 stores at 12:01 a.m. January 16.
Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007
Dallas-based MumboJumbo produces video games with Nickelodeon
Charlotte's Web game first to be released under the new partnership.
Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007
Blockbuster sells regional video game chain to Grapevine-based GameStop
Cyberhandshake representing the closing of the deal, courtesy The Sims.
Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007
Gamestop sells Fort Worth mother porn-filled Playstation memory card
Yikes - someone got a big surprise when they put the memory card in the gaming system, turned it on, and found pornographic photos and videos.
Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006
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