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The Weirdest Seattle News of 2023

Steamy Kraken fan fic, Costco sushi, and inflatable dinosaurs.

10/24/2023 By Angela Cabotaje, Eric Nusbaum, and Seattle Met Staff

Gotta Catch 'Em All

Pokémon Go Fest Arrives in Seattle

Trainers, ready your phones—and portable power packs.

07/19/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

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How Seattle Became the Hollywood of Video Games

A timeline of how Microsoft, Nintendo, and a fleet of talented indie developers placed Seattle at the center of the gaming industry.

09/17/2021 By Sophie Grossman

From Horror to Hygge

Why Cozy Games Triumphed During the Pandemic

The video games that brought us together (and helped us hold it together) are here to stay.

08/24/2021 By Sophie Grossman

Failing Slow

This Month in Seattle Tech: Bezos Goes to Space and Jassy Takes Over

Plus: Photos that move, and a Google-Microsoft “cease-fire” ends.

07/20/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Gate Gaming

Nintendo Switch Lounge Comes to Sea-Tac

Travelers can play Mario Kart, The Legend of Zelda, and other games at the airport through March 29.

02/17/2020 By Benjamin Cassidy

Hot Take

The New Nintendo Switch Has a Lot to Learn from Seattle Tech Failures

Here's hoping the video gaming giant’s new console avoids similar perilous pitfalls.

02/20/2017 By Seth Sommerfeld

Video Games

Get Ready for the New Nintendo Switch Console

Nintendo's portable next generation console arrives in March 2017.

10/20/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Video Games

10 Seattle Spots Where You Can Avoid Pokémon Go

Gotta ditch 'em all.

07/13/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Explainer

The End of the Mariners' Nintendo Era

After 26 years Nintendo of America is selling the Mariners. The Japanese video game company oversaw some big ups (‘95 Never Forget) and some much bigger downs (basically all of the ‘00s). Let’s look back.

06/21/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Celebrity Puns

Plus, Abe Vigoda, 'Great Detective Pikachu,' and Tancred.

02/01/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Game On

The Sights of PAX Prime 2015

From cosplayers to convention center–destroying monsters, there was plenty to see at the annual gaming expo.

09/01/2015 Photography by Ryan Russell Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Tom Hanks, Super Mario, and Daniel Bryan

Distract yourself with expedited cinematic journeys, bluegrass, hip-hop, video game memories, and pro wrestling.

03/30/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Museums

Indie Game Revolution Captures the Bliss of Gaming

EMP's exploration of independent video game creators gets it right.

01/20/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Video Games

A Day at PAX 2014

A photo recap from a day spent at Seattle's prime gaming convention.

09/02/2014 Photography by Seth Sommerfeld

Exhibit

The Smithsonian's Art of Video Games, Now at EMP

Explore 40 years of pixelated playable art, from Mario to Mass Effect.

02/14/2013 By Cassandra Callan

News

The Most Elegant Netflix Ever

04/13/2010 By Sam Machkovech

News

The Viral Effect at SakuraCon

04/05/2010 By Sam Machkovech

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Positive iPad Reviews Overlook Major Negatives

04/02/2010 By Sam Machkovech

News

Nintendo Finally Shows Off A Groundbreaking 2010 Game

03/30/2010 By Sam Machkovech