The 2008 ScreenBurn Festival
March 7 - 11, 2008
Austin, Texas

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    Screenburn (March 7 - 11) programming features four days of presentations on the newest developments in the gaming industry.

    The Screenburn Arcade (March 8 - 9) is an open platform of exhibitors and tournaments — and is free and open to the public!

    Interested in getting involved? Contact: Lindsay at sxsw dot com

    ScreenBurn 2008 brought to you by:

    Seagate

    SXSW Interactive

    Championship Gaming Series

    101X

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New Game Kwari Combines Killing and Cash

KwariWhat happens when you bring together the thrill of video games with the rush of gambling? You have the new online game Kwari, which offers players a potential payout every time they score a successful kill. As explained in a story in The Age: “Every time you hit another player you make money, and every time you are hit you lose money. Other actions might also have a cost, including breaking crates, using health packs or picking up weapons, with proceeds going into a central pot from which jackpots are withdrawn.The game will be free to play and the UK-based publisher will make money from selling ammunition, but prices have not yet been revealed. All other money is returned to players.” Gambling and video games? Depending on your perspective, this is a match made in heaven — or hell.

Posted 9/16/07 in Latest News

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