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Live game demos. Playtime. Pizza.
Playcrafting is the place to see and play the newest independent games being made in New York and meet the people who built them. Join us to watch developers show off their latest games and describe the process of making them. Be among the first to play some of the most innovative games to come out of New York’s vibrant community of game developers.
Join our community of game developers, designers, creatives, investors and more building across multiple platforms and genres. Enjoy complimentary pizza as you meet the developers and network with game professionals from throughout our local community. Hope you can make it!
For Attendees:
You must register on Eventbrite. Please include the first name, last name and email of each person you are registering (including yourself) when you RSVP so we can add you to our guest list for the evening. All names must be on the list to get past building security.
Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!
Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!
Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!
Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!
Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!
Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!
Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!
Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!
Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!
Video games are taking over the Microsoft office in Times Square for an all-out Expo celebrating local developers! Join us for a day of games, pizza and fun. All ages are welcome. We hope you can join us for our biggest seasonal gathering!
Over 100 game developers will be showing off their latest games one-on-one to a crowd of up to 1000 people. For developers, this is a great opportunity to show off their games (finished or unfinished) and get direct feedback from players. For everyone else, it’s a unique opportunity to try out the biggest collection of games made in and around NYC all in one place. More games being added daily.
For Attendees:
Thanks to our sponsor Microsoft (@MSFTReactor), this Expo will be free for all attendees!
You must register on Eventbrite. Please include your first and last name when you RSVP. Your name must be on the list to get past building security. If you’re registering multiple tickets, make sure you enter a name for each ticket when prompted to as all guests must RSVP on their own in order to get each name on the list at the door.
For Developers:
We are now accepting submissions for this event. Please fill out the online form and we’ll be in touch: http://bit.ly/ExpoDevelopers
What to Bring
– A government-issued photo ID.
What NOT to Bring
– Large fabric items (stuffed animals, couches, etc.)
– External speakers.
– Fake (or real) weaponry of any kind.
– Confetti/glitter/etc that makes a mess.
– Anything that can’t be carried in a regular elevator.
– Anything that can’t be easily transported through narrow corridors. There are some tight spots in the building.
– Smoke machines, strobe lights, disco balls.
– Anything dangerous or threatening (everyone has to go through Microsoft security).
– Anything that would be inappropriate for kids to interact with.
In the interest of fostering an inclusive and safe environment at all of our events, our Code of Conduct will be enforced.
Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!
Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!
Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!
Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!
Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!
Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!
Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!
Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!
Join Playcrafting’s 3rd annual celebration of women in the game industry!
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re proud to present a special event featuring an all-women lineup of developers presenting their games, plus a panel of pros talking about inclusivity for women in the games industry. After the panel, attendees will have a chance to play each game with the developers behind them and connect with our panelists.
The evening may be a celebration of women in games, but all genders are encouraged to join. Children are welcome to attend as well but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Hope you can make it!
In the interest of fostering an inclusive and safe environment at all of our events, our Code of Conduct will be enforced.
Visit us at playcrafting.com | Tweet us at @Playcrafting #WomenInGames #WomensHistoryMonth
Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!
Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!
APRIL ANNIHILATION (AA2019)
WHEN:
April 12-14, 2019
WHERE:
Crowne Plaza: Philadelphia-Cherry Hill
2349 Marlton Pike W,
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
HOTEL REGISTRATION INFO:
Please book your rooms here – https://book.passkey.com/e/49680530
(Once you click on the link, then press “Make a Reservation”)
STANDARD KING – Starts at $99 a night plus taxes & fees.
STANDARD TWO DOUBLE BEDS – Start at $99 a night plus taxes & fees.
REGISTRATION INFO:
-Please note that there is a 3-game limit for April Annihilation.
Early Bird – $40 2/18/19 – 2/23/19
Regular Player – $60 2/24/19 – 3/18/19
Last Call – $70 3/19/19 – 3/31/19
On-Site Player Badge – $90
Spectator (Door Only) – $45
-Badge pick up will be Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 8 AM until 6 PM
-If you are not adding any games, we encourage you to pick up badges at 11 AM.
-On-site registration will be Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 8 AM until 10 AM.
TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
-Vendors
-Arcade
-Casual Set Ups
-Friday Night Teams
FRIDAY TEAM TOURNAMENTS – Friday, April 12, 2019:
-Please note that team tournaments are optional and are not included in the April Annihilation Saturday/Sunday venue price.
Online Registration – $5
On-Site Registration – $10
Spectator – $5
Team Tournament Games –
DragonBall FighterZ (2v2) – $20 per Team
Street Fighter V: AE (2v2) – $20 per Team
Tekken 7 (3v3) – $30 per Team
Dead or Alive 6 (3v3) – $30 per Team
Soul Calibur 6 (2v2) – $20 per Team
MAIN TOURNAMENT GAMES – April 13-14, 2019 ($10 entry fee per game, unless otherwise specified below):
Street Fighter V (PS4) – Capcom Pro Tour Ranking Event
Dead or Alive 6 (PS4)
Windjammers (PS4) – $5 Game Entry Fee
Mortal Kombat XL (PS4)
Under Night in Birth Exe:Late(st) (PS4)
MAIN TOURNAMENT FREE ENTRY GAMES – April 13-14, 2019 (All games are capped. Player badges are required.)
Dragon Ball Fighter Z (PS4) – 128 Cap – $1000 Prize Pool Sponsored by Big E Gaming
Guilty Gear Xrd: Rev 2 (PS4) – 128 Cap – $750 Prize Pool Sponsored by Sector X
Soul Calibur VI (PS4) – 176 Cap – $1200 Prize Pool
Tekken 7 (PS4) – 176 Cap – Prize Pool TBA
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo Switch) – 128 Cap – $750 Prize Pool
Blazblue: Cross Tag (PS4) – 128 Cap – $750 Prize Pool Sponsored by Sector X
Pokken Tournament (Nintendo Switch) – 64 Cap – $500 Prize Pool
BIG E GAMING SPONSORED SIDE TOURNAMENT:
Street Fighter 2: Turbo – FREE entry – 32 Player Cap
-If you’re interested in competing in this side tournament, please DM the Big E Gaming Facebook Page
COMMUNITY RUN SIDE TOURNAMENTS:
(Spectators and Player Registrants are welcome to compete in side tournaments):
Virtua Fighter V – Run By Harpooner
Alpha 2 – Run by Master Steve
-There is a 4 game limit (3 spots left) for community run side tournaments and a 3 game limit (2 spots left) for arcade side tournaments. You must bring your own equipment. If you want to run a side tournament, please contact the Big E Gaming Facebook Page for approval. It’s on a first come, first serve basis. Once the community run side tournaments are approved, player’s must contact the community contact via our website to sign up. The links will go up on www.bigegaming.com Big E Gaming cannot add you to community-based sign ups.
IMPORTANT RULES REGARDING CONTROLLERS:
– PlayStation 4, only DUALSHOCK 4 can be used
– All converters, except for the XCM Crossfire 3.0 and Brook super converters, are banned on PS4. You must use an USB extension cable with your Brook converter to prevent damage to our consoles’ controller ports.
– Cronus Max Plus and Titan One is prohibited.
– Legacy PS3 controllers are banned for Street Fighter V.
OFFICIAL RULES:
http://bigegaming.com/game-rules/
PAYOUTS:
16 players or more – 70/20/10 Payout
12 to 15 players – 80/20 Payout
11 or less – Winner Take All Payout
-Payouts with Pot Bonuses – Big E Gaming reserves the right to payout up to 4 weeks after the event.
-If Pot bonuses are provided by a 3rd Party, the player will be notified of time frame for payout via email.
-Medals are given out on Sunday, February 24, 2019.
-Big E Gaming is not responsible if the player does not claim their medal.
-If medal must be shipped to the player, the player is responsible for shipping.
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Player has a 60 day grace period to claim their medal.
EVENT AND STREAM SCHEDULE:
The Event/Stream Schedule will be provided closer to the event.
POOL ASSIGNMENTS & BRACKETS:
Will be posted and made public after pre-registration ends.
VOLUNTEERS:
-All volunteers must complete an application. Volunteers must pre-register online.
-Staff Meetings are mandatory. If you don’t check in, you will not receive a refund.
-Volunteers will receive food and snacks, raffle tickets for volunteer’s raffle for staff prizes, and a staff shirt.
-Big Ticket Item (i.e. Arcade Stick) will be awarded to a MVP volunteer on Sunday, presented along with last raffle.
SPONSORS:
If you’re interested in being a sponsor for April Annihilation, please contact the Big E Gaming Facebook Page via DM to inquire.
VENDORS:
If you’re interested in being a vendor for April Annihilation, please contact the Big E Gaming Facebook Page via DM to inquire.
BIG E GAMING ADDITIONAL LINKS:
http://bigegaming.com/
http://twitter.com/BigEGaming
https://www.facebook.com/BigEGaming
www.instagram.com/bigegaming
Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!
Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!
Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!
KILLER QUEEN
NEW BEE NIGHT
Hosted by WONDERVILLE
Inexperienced players only. See what all the buzz is about!
Come try out the world’s only 10-player strategy arcade game! Work with your teammates to fill your hive with berries, defeat the enemy Queen, and ride the snail home to victory! Experienced players will be on hand to teach basics and pro strats! Experience the national indie arcade phenomenon!
Wonderville is a brand new indie arcade gallery in Brooklyn, New York. It is home to 20+ unique games by developers from around the world!
21+
Play the future of games.
Our annual showcase highlights the innovative and eclectic work of the graduate and undergraduate students of the NYU Game Center. Check out dozens of digital, tabletop, and experimental projects ranging from year-long thesis and capstone work to exploratory single-week projects.
Games first debuted at our annual Student Show have gone on to critical and commercial success, winning major awards, showing in festivals all over the world, and launching on major platforms. Be the first to play this promising collection of games.
Free and open to the public.
The NYU Game Center would like to thank our event sponsors: Fresh Planet, Take-Two Interactive, Dots, Activision, and Vicarious Visions. Their generous support makes our events possible.
Seattle? Montreal? Why is E3 held in Los Angeles? Those places hardly compare to New York City, the mecca of innovative creators, risk takers, and go getters. Diversity, technology, and art all intersect and thrive in this magical place; so why is New York often cast to the side within the gaming industry? Why aren’t we recognized more for the cultural impacts our major players make?
Join us as we delve into the complex realities of New York City’s gaming industry. From the five boroughs and beyond, we’ll discuss what it is like for developers, players, and publishers to work, thrive, and succeed in the greatest city in the world.
Panelists TBA.
Starting a new companion series focusing on a certain franchise, sub-series or genre: Excel+
The 1st games that will be showcased is the Marvel vs Capcom sub-series.
– Marvel vs Capcom 2
– Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3
– Marvel vs Capcom Infinite
Some of our normal lineup including…
– Tekken 7
– Samurai Shodown
– Street Fighter V: AE
– Under Night In Birth Exe: Late(st)
Plus, Classic Side Tournaments…
Venue Fee:$15
Entry fee: $10
Free Parking
General Rules:
Double Elimination
Best two out of three
Loser can change character
Winners Semifinal, Losers finals, Grand Finals best 3 out of 5
Specific Game Rules:
Street Fighter:
Airplane and Beach Stage are banned
Tekken 7:
Random Stage select