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Inside the revived GameWorks in Seattle: Before its closure in late 2021, the downtown arcade bar was a hallmark of Seattle’s geeky gaming community. The location is powering back on this week and it looks less like a new start and more like a return from an extended absence as they’re “touching up the paint, polishing the floors, and getting everything organized.” Read more.

Amazon’s latest sustainability report: The company’s carbon footprint grew 18% in 2021, the third straight year of increased emissions since the company started sharing the information. 

Skip the trip to the mall: Amazon is launching same-day delivery options for items from retailers including PacSun, GNC, SuperDry and Diesel in the latest example of the tech giant extending its shipping operations beyond its own digital wall. Read more.

New Topgolf location south of Seattle is worth the drive: Golfers of all skill levels streamed into the sprawling high-tech sports and entertainment venue in Renton, Wash., to smack golf balls, play games, eat, drink and take in the atmosphere. GeekWire tees up an inside look

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