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Video Games Oct 9 11:00 AM

Highlights at Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2023

PGRE is one of the most approachable cons in town, thanks in part to how much there is to actually do there.

Ben Coleman

Video Games Jun 20 11:30 AM

The Ultimate Stardew Valley Creator Interview About Pacific Northwest Interests

Video game designer Eric Barone on salmonberries, mushroom foraging, and layered portrayals of homelessness.

Vivian McCall

Video Games Jul 12 10:51 AM

New Games You Should Play This July: Viking Giants, Time-Travel Combat, and a Killer Beard

Matt Baume

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Video Games Dec 31 12:00 PM

Play These Relaxing Outdoorsy Chillout Games Instead of Actually Going Outside

Matt Baume

I Would Rather Play Nintendo’s New <em>Mario 35</em> Game Than Attend Another Zoom Sex Party

Video Games Oct 5 10:00 AM

I Would Rather Play Nintendo’s New Mario 35 Game Than Attend Another Zoom Sex Party

Matt Baume

Food and Drink May 25 8:23 AM

The Best Things to Do While Staying Home and Staying Safe: Memorial Day!

Mercury Staff

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Video Games May 19 8:00 AM

The Best Things to Do While Staying Home and Staying Safe: Tues May 19

Mercury Staff

Video Games May 12 8:30 AM

The Best Things to Do (While Staying Home and Staying Safe) in Portland: Tues May 12

Mercury Staff

Video Games May 10 8:00 AM

The Best Things to Do (While Staying Home and Staying Safe) in Portland: Mother's Day!

Mercury Staff

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Video Games May 5 8:00 AM

Things to Do (While Staying Home and Staying Safe) in Portland: Tues May 5

Mercury Staff

Sports May 3 8:55 AM

The Best Things to Do (While Staying Home and Staying Safe) in Portland: Sun May 3

Mercury Staff

Books Apr 29 10:00 AM

The Best Things to Do (While Staying Home and Staying Safe) in Portland: Wed, April 29

Mercury Staff

Books Apr 27 9:00 AM

The Best Things to Do (While Staying Home and Staying Safe) in Portland: Mon April 27

Mercury Staff

Video Games Apr 24 10:30 AM

The Best Things to Do (While Staying Home and Staying Safe) in Portland: Fri April 24

Mercury Staff

Books Apr 21 10:35 AM

The Best Things to Do (While Staying Home and Staying Safe) in Portland: Tues April 21

Mercury Staff

Books Apr 19 9:59 AM

The Best Things to Do (While Staying Home and Staying Safe) in Portland: Sun April 19

Mercury Staff

Books Apr 18 10:01 AM

The Best Things to Do (While Staying Home and Staying Safe) in Portland: Sat April 18

Mercury Staff

Video Games Apr 17 9:55 AM

The Best Things To Do (While Staying Home and Staying Safe) in Portland: Fri April 17

Mercury Staff

Video Games Apr 15 10:00 AM

The Best Things to Do (While Staying Home and Staying Safe) in Portland: Wed April 15

Mercury Staff

Theater & Performance Apr 13 10:00 AM

The Best Things to Do (While Staying Home and Staying Safe) in Portland: Mon April 13

Mercury Staff

Books Apr 12 9:00 AM

The Best Things to Do (While Staying Home and Staying Safe) in Portland: Sun April 12

Mercury Staff

Theater & Performance Apr 11 10:30 AM

The Best Things to Do (While Staying Home and Staying Safe) in Portland: Sat April 11

Mercury Staff

Theater & Performance Apr 7 10:29 AM

The Best Things to Do (While Staying Home and Staying Safe) in Portland: Tues April 7

Mercury EverOut Staff

Events Apr 6 11:01 AM

The Best Things to Do (While Staying Home and Staying Safe) in Portland: Mon April 6

Mercury EverOut Staff

Video Games Oct 8 10:01 AM

The United States of Dunning-Kruger: How Russian Trolls Used Star Wars Fandom to Speed Us Towards Dystopia

Bobby Roberts

Video Games Jun 28 5:19 PM

XOXO's New Look: Changes to the Fest and Expanding to Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Suzette Smith

Food and Drink May 18 1:05 PM

The Lowdown on Solid State, the New Pinball Bar Going in the Know's Former Space

Ned Lannamann

<i>Rampage</i> Is a Searing Indictment of the Military-Industrial Complex

Video Games Apr 12 9:29 AM

Rampage Is a Searing Indictment of the Military-Industrial Complex

Ben Coleman

<i>Tomb Raider</i> Review: This Lara Croft Is Great! Her Movie Isn’t

Video Games Mar 15 12:19 PM

Tomb Raider Review: This Lara Croft Is Great! Her Movie Isn’t

Aside from Alicia Vikander, There Just Isn’t Enough Depth or Excitement Here

Chipp Terwilliger

Video Games Oct 27 1:11 PM

Travel Oregon Made an "Oregon Trail" Knockoff And It's Exactly What You're Thinking Right Now

Dirk VanderHart

<i>Sonic Mania</i> Is Great—Because It Was Made by a Fan

Video Games Aug 28 11:29 AM

Sonic Mania Is Great—Because It Was Made by a Fan

Morgan Troper

<i>Tacoma</i> Review: With Their Latest, the Portland-Based Creators of <i>Gone Home</i> Visit Outer Space. So Should You.

Video Games Aug 4 10:44 AM

Tacoma Review: With Their Latest, the Portland-Based Creators of Gone Home Visit Outer Space. So Should You.

Chipp Terwilliger

Video Games Jul 12 4:00 AM

Yousef Hatlani Reworks Classic Video Game Music

Bit by Bit Painstakingly Reinvents Retro Game Sounds

Morgan Troper

Cannabis Apr 19 4:00 AM

The Best (and Worst) Video Games to Play Stoned

Fire Up the Console—and Yourself—and Enter These Weird, Weed-Friendly Worlds

The Mercury Stoner Squad

Video Games Apr 12 12:59 PM

Lasers, Beer, and Video Games: Here's Ground Kontrol's Brand-New Expansion

Chipp Terwilliger

Video Games Dec 15 10:33 AM

Is It Really A "Coincidence" That on the Exact Same Day Many Portlanders Can't Get to Work, There's a Brand-New Mario Game?

Erik Henriksen

First Impressions of <i>Final Fantasy XV</i> (Without Any Spoilers) (But With a <i>Lot</i> of Monster Energy Drink)

Video Games Dec 1 2:39 PM

First Impressions of Final Fantasy XV (Without Any Spoilers) (But With a Lot of Monster Energy Drink)

Morgan Troper

Video Games Nov 9 4:00 AM

The Business of Nostalgia

As Digital Downloads Reshape Video Games, Portland’s Indie Game Stores Strive to Satisfy Retro Tastes

Morgan Troper

Video Games Sep 9 9:29 AM

Happy Anniversary to the Dearly Departed Sega Dreamcast

Wm. Steven Humphrey

Housing Aug 1 2:37 PM

Love Pokémon Go? Need a Place to Live? Got a Lot of Money? Read This!

Wm. Steven Humphrey

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Video Games Jul 21 10:47 AM

Today in "Now Do You Hate Pokémon Go Yet?"

Wm. Steven Humphrey

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Video Games Jul 13 1:01 PM

Local Man First in Nation to be "Annoyed as Shit" by Pokémon Go

Wm. Steven Humphrey

Video Games Jul 12 12:59 PM

Good Afternoon, Pokémon Go News!

Chipp Terwilliger

<i>Pokémon Go</i>: Where to Catch Portland's Pokémon!

Portland Jul 8 11:29 AM

Pokémon Go: Where to Catch Portland's Pokémon!

Chipp Terwilliger

<i>Warcraft</i> Is a Terrible Movie, But On the Upside, At Least It Features a Motherfucking Shit-Ton of Orcs

Video Games Jun 9 8:59 AM

Warcraft Is a Terrible Movie, But On the Upside, At Least It Features a Motherfucking Shit-Ton of Orcs

Ned Lannamann

<i>Ratchet & Clank</i>: PlayStation Redux

Video Games Apr 27 4:00 AM

Ratchet & Clank: PlayStation Redux

A Kids Movie That Fits in That Tier Just Below Pixar

Andrew Wright

Don't Believe the Bad Reviews: <i>Star Fox Zero</i> Is a Love Letter to the Nintendo Faithful

Video Games Apr 26 9:59 AM

Don't Believe the Bad Reviews: Star Fox Zero Is a Love Letter to the Nintendo Faithful

Morgan Troper

Food and Drink Apr 8 8:59 AM

Quarterworld: Portland's Got a New Arcade!

Chipp Terwilliger

Portland Mar 30 1:14 PM

How Aspiring Video Game Developers Make Indie Games—in Less than 48 Hours

Ben Coleman

Video Games Mar 30 4:00 AM

Pump Up the Jam

At Portland's Game Jams, Aspiring Video Game Developers Are Making Indie Games—in Less than 48 Hours

Ben Coleman

<i>The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD</i> Is a Mid-Aughts Time Capsule

Video Games Mar 16 9:29 AM

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Is a Mid-Aughts Time Capsule

Morgan Troper

Cats Feb 23 9:29 AM

How to Neko Atsume: How Do I Get Gold Fish?!?!

Bri Brey

Video Games Feb 18 9:31 AM

Ground Kontrol Is Taking Over Backspace

Ned Lannamann

Cats Feb 12 1:29 PM

How to Neko Atsume: The Waiting Game of Kitty Collecting

Bri Brey

<i>GTFO</i> Is a Reminder that Video Games Are Having the Dumbest Identity Crisis Imaginable

Video Games Jan 31 9:29 AM

GTFO Is a Reminder that Video Games Are Having the Dumbest Identity Crisis Imaginable

Megan Burbank

<i>Hitman: Agent 47</i> Fumbles for the Reset

Video Games Aug 20 10:59 AM

Hitman: Agent 47 Fumbles for the Reset

Andrew Wright

Video Games Jul 29 4:20 PM

Final Fantasy

Portland's Nina Freeman Makes Video Games Personal

Ben Coleman

Video Games Jul 23 11:29 AM

Pixels Wants Your Money, Dweebs

Alison Hallett

Video Games Apr 7 4:00 AM

Girls and Gaming

A New Hero(ine) Approaches

Heather Arndt Anderson

Artsy Mar 28 12:44 PM

Talking Videogame Production with Jumpdrive Studios' Brain Trust

Ben Coleman

Video Games Feb 3 4:00 AM

Videogames To Feel Good About

Heather Arndt Anderson

Video Games Jan 30 2:29 PM

Conan, Marshawn Lynch, and Rob Gronkowski vs. Mortal Combat X!

Wm. Steven Humphrey

Video Games Dec 17 10:29 AM

Look But Don't Megatouch

Alex Falcone

Events Dec 16 11:44 AM

The Zombie Apocalypse Disaster Preparedness Game

Marjorie Skinner

Video Games Oct 30 9:59 AM

Stephen Colbert vs. #GamerGate: WHO YA G...Oh, You Know Who Wins.

Wm. Steven Humphrey

Video Games Sep 8 2:29 PM

Today in "Hey Old Person, You're OLD!"

Wm. Steven Humphrey

Sports Jul 30 4:44 PM

Pickathon Putt-Putt Golf

Courtney Ferguson

Video Games Jun 20 2:29 PM

I’m Giving Up On Videogames

Angela Webber

Video Games Jun 12 11:14 AM

Your Portland Pride Paper Dolls

Marjorie Skinner

Three Best Party Games: <i>Nidhogg</i>, <i>Johann Sebastian Joust</i>, and <i>Towerfall</i>

Events May 22 1:33 PM

Three Best Party Games: Nidhogg, Johann Sebastian Joust, and Towerfall

Angela Webber

Video Games May 13 12:59 PM

Rocksmith 2014, Reviewed by a "Musician"

Angela Webber

<i>Spaceteam</i> Game Developer Asks Fans for a Salary

Video Games Apr 25 9:59 AM

Spaceteam Game Developer Asks Fans for a Salary

Angela Webber

Video Games Apr 24 10:29 AM

Frozen: Grand Theft Auto-Style

Wm. Steven Humphrey

Do You Like Being Sad? Here's <i>My Girl: The Videogame</i>

Video Games Mar 27 11:14 AM

Do You Like Being Sad? Here's My Girl: The Videogame

Angela Webber

Video Games Mar 24 9:59 AM

Plants Versus Zombies and Drinking

Angela Webber

Video Games Mar 11 9:59 AM

The Lego Convention Made Me Feel Feelings

Angela Webber

Artsy Mar 6 10:14 AM

Kickstarter, Games, and Portland

Angela Webber

Millions of People Are Playing <i>Pokemon</i> At Once

Video Games Feb 26 9:59 AM

Millions of People Are Playing Pokemon At Once

Angela Webber

Video Games Feb 18 10:44 AM

A Goat Simulator. Thank God.

Angela Webber

Two iPhone Games That Are Slightly Better for You Than <i>Flappy Bird</i>

Video Games Feb 17 9:59 AM

Two iPhone Games That Are Slightly Better for You Than Flappy Bird

Angela Webber

This is Why I Don't Play <I>Cards Against Humanity</i> with You.

Video Games Jan 22 12:55 PM

This is Why I Don't Play Cards Against Humanity with You.

Bobby Roberts

Video Games Jan 21 2:14 PM

Finally, Videogames For Cats!

Angela Webber

<i>Gone Home</i> wins Polygon's game of the year!

Video Games Jan 17 4:14 PM

Gone Home wins Polygon's game of the year!

Angela Webber

Video Games Jan 14 3:14 PM

The Future of Virtual Reality Is Here, and It's Dolphins Taking a Quiz

Angela Webber

Video Games Jan 10 3:59 PM

Time to Stop Working and Play a Ke$ha Text Adventure Game!

Angela Webber

I Tried to Play <i>League of Legends</i>, You're Welcome

Video Games Jan 8 1:59 PM

I Tried to Play League of Legends, You're Welcome

Angela Webber

Video Games Jan 3 4:45 PM

Scott Manley Is the Only Person I Care About In Videogames Right Now

Angela Webber

Now It's My Turn to Rave About the New <i>Zelda</i>

Video Games Dec 11 2:37 PM

Now It's My Turn to Rave About the New Zelda

Angela Webber

TONIGHT: Your Chance to Beat Beat JTRO at <i>Dance Dance Revolution</i>

Video Games Dec 11 10:59 AM

TONIGHT: Your Chance to Beat Beat JTRO at Dance Dance Revolution

Erik Henriksen

Video Games Dec 6 10:59 AM

Mini-review: Redshirt

Angela Webber

Video Games Dec 2 11:44 AM

LAN Party Collects Food for Charity

Angela Webber

Media Nov 18 4:20 PM

NPR's Nina Totenberg Has Casual Disdain For the PlayStation 4

Angela Webber

I'm Getting Pretty Stressed About This <i>Myst</i>-Related Kickstarter

Video Games Nov 14 9:59 AM

I'm Getting Pretty Stressed About This Myst-Related Kickstarter

Angela Webber

Holy Shit, There's a <i>Need for Speed</i> Movie

Video Games Oct 21 10:59 AM

Holy Shit, There's a Need for Speed Movie

Erik Henriksen

Video Games Oct 14 3:59 PM

Has Pokémon Run Out of Ideas?

Angela Webber

This Weekend: Videogames, Pinball, <i>Tetris</i>, and Way, Way More at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo

Video Games Oct 4 12:53 PM

This Weekend: Videogames, Pinball, Tetris, and Way, Way More at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo

Angela Webber

Video Games Sep 30 12:14 PM

I Spent My Weekend As A Communist Bureaucrat and It Was Amazing

Angela Webber

Help Us Come Up With Missions For <i>Grand Theft Auto: Portland</i>

Video Games Sep 27 12:59 PM

Help Us Come Up With Missions For Grand Theft Auto: Portland

Angela Webber

Sports Sep 13 3:14 PM

Things I'm Really Excited About Right Now: The Videogame, Film, Comic Book, Cabaret, and Roller Derby Edition

Courtney Ferguson

Video Games

PGRE is one of the most approachable cons in town, thanks in part to how much there is to actually do there.

Video game designer Eric Barone on salmonberries, mushroom foraging, and layered portrayals of homelessness.

Aside from Alicia Vikander, There Just Isn’t Enough Depth or Excitement Here

Bit by Bit Painstakingly Reinvents Retro Game Sounds

Fire Up the Console—and Yourself—and Enter These Weird, Weed-Friendly Worlds

As Digital Downloads Reshape Video Games, Portland’s Indie Game Stores Strive to Satisfy Retro Tastes

A Kids Movie That Fits in That Tier Just Below Pixar

At Portland's Game Jams, Aspiring Video Game Developers Are Making Indie Games—in Less than 48 Hours

Portland's Nina Freeman Makes Video Games Personal

A New Hero(ine) Approaches

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