Chicago will soon be home to a 108,000 square-foot esports arena. Local media reports that Smash Interactive is planning to build the $30 million complex with room for over 1,000 spectators, a virtual reality hangout, and office space for the company’s corporate headquarters. The gaming-focused arena will also have restaurants. According to Block Club Chicago, … Read more
The Chicago Edge reports that Black Girls Code is hosting a free virtual Python workshop for young, aspiring coders. It’s scheduled for Saturday, April 10 at 9 AM Central Time. The session is centered around computer programming with a focus on the fundamentals of programming in Python. Students will be introduced to Python through discussion … Read more
Nintendo Switch Lounges are coming to four major American airports. The four participating airports are spread throughout the United States. They include Chicago’s O’Hare International, Washington Dulles, Seattle-Tacoma International, and Dallas Love airports. The temporary lounges will have “comfortable seating, charging ports, and Nintendo Switch game demos.” The games will be playable in both handheld … Read more
Square Enix has confirmed that North American and European audiences will be able to experience NieR: Orchestra Concert re:12018 in early 2020. This follows four sold-out shows in Tokyo last year. NieR: Orchestra Concert re:12018 is a multimedia concert performed with a full symphony orchestra and chorus. It features the vocal stylings of renowned soloist … Read more
Empire of Sin is an XCOM-inspired turn-based strategy game set in 1920s Chicago. The game “puts you at the heart of the ruthless criminal underworld” dominated by the likes of Al Capone. Paradox announced Empire of Sin at this year’s E3. It sounds interesting, allowing you to explore a carefully-recreated Prohibition-era city carved into gang … Read more
I grew up playing video games in arcades. Chuck E Cheese was a favorite hangout with its mix of arcade video games and carnival games. Hours were spent using up tokens and collecting tickets for prizes. My dad probably spent hundreds of dollars over the years at Chuck E Cheese alone. The early 90s was … Read more
