LEGO Universe: Local developer NetDevil’s new online game wows critics

Last January, we looked at the high stakes for NetDevil, a Louisville game developer chosen to build LEGO Universe, a massively multiplayer online game based on LEGO bricks. Building a successful MMO can be risky, and NetDevil’s previous attempt had fizzled. But judging from LEGO Universe’s release last Tuesday, the…

Michael Bennet victory announcement photo gallery

Even though Ken Buck hasn’t conceded defeat in Colorado’s tightly contested U.S. Senate race, Michael Bennet and supporters declared victory anyhow, celebrating the achievement during an event today at City Park. Westword photographer Johnny Molfetta was there, capturing candid shots of Bennet embracing his brother, as well as snaps of…

Readers praise Kurt Ottaway and Euclid Hall

“Big Love,” Laura Shunk, October 28 Hall Pass What a beautiful description of the food at Euclid Hall! It makes me want to go immediately…especially for the Red Velvet cake! You are an awesome writer, Ms. Shunk! Kelli Gould Denver Now we’re talking — or should I say writing? Excellent…

Meet the judges of the 2010 Westword Web Awards

Pardon this interruption in headlines: We’re happy to announce the judges of our 2010 Westword Web Awards. If you haven’t nominated your favorite Facebooking restaurant, web start-up or Twittering bartender for the Westword Web Awards yet, what are you waiting for? Get to it!…

Xcel’s move away from coal: One step ahead of the feds?

Xcel’s evolving proposal to retire several aged coal-fired power plants to comply with a tough new Colorado law has been hailed as bold and innovative. But similar plans may soon be cropping up around the country as utilities face a new round of federal antipollution laws aimed at coal-belching plants…