Agustin Garfias

3 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Agustin Garfias

TEXAS — A new video game currently in development aims to shed light on the migrant journey to the U.S.-Mexico border, blending narrative storytelling with survival elements. Take Us North is described as a narrative adventure with “survival light” gameplay, following the experience of migrants as they navigate the perilous route north. The game is being developed by Anima Interactive, an independent studio based in Los Angeles.

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Agustin Garfias

TEXAS — A group of six former University of Texas at Austin students has transformed their senior capstone project into Merge Conflict Studio, an indie game development company. Their debut title, Re:Fresh, offers players a solarpunk adventure where a robot hero aids in rebuilding a community after severe weather events. “Contrary to our name, we didn’t have a lot of conflicting thoughts on the themes of our games,” CEO Melody Geiger said.

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Agustin Garfias

TEXAS — Like so many college students this time of year, Nicole Wu is reflecting on a successful semester. This semester she was enrolled in Longhorn Startup Lab, which meets at Capitol Factory in Downtown Austin.  “Through this class, I’ve really developed more confidence in pitching my startup,” Wu said.  Her startup was inspired by lessons she learned while speaking to cancer patients as a volunteer in infusion rooms a year and a half ago.

2 months ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Agustin Garfias

AUSTIN, Texas — The Toy Dojo is Eddie Chan’s love letter to his childhood, a time when he wasn’t always able to get his favorite toy. What You Need To KnowEddie Chan's Toy Dojo in Austin is grappling with rising costs due to new tariffsChan plans to raise prices to cope with these tariffs, risking a potential decrease in his customer baseDespite the challenges, Chan maintains transparency with his customers about the financial impacts of tariffs“That’s part of the joy of collecting these toys.

Dec 6, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Agustin Garfias

DALLAS — Strangers saved Ana Cruz Hollingsworth’s son. “I don’t know who they are. I don’t know their names,” Hollingsworth said. “I just know they saved my baby’s life.”Hollingsworth was 31 weeks pregnant with her son Zane when he was diagnosed with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Twenty-four hours after being born, Zane was on life support. “Those 10 days he was connected to life support honestly were not too positive,” Hollingsworth said.