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100 games. 800 players. 1 night. And pizza. Join us for our next big Expo on May 3rd at Microsoft!
Over 200 game developers will be showing off their latest games one-on-one to a crowd of 800 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. Each game gets its own booth as players meet the developers and try out their games. Throw pizza into the mix and you get Playcrafting’s biggest event!
Info session & mini expo for Playcrafting’s upcoming Learn Unity in 8 Weeks course.
Learn everything you need to know about our upcoming course and play games built with Unity and meet former Playcrafting students. In the course, you’ll create 4 games in 8 weeks. No coding experience necessary. Students are required to bring a laptop with Unity installed. The software can be downloaded for free online. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to build your game idea in Unity and export it to the platform of your choice.
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!
We will be hosting our first Splatoon 2 Tournament! Rules to be announced. Keep tabs on our social media for updates or any date or time changes!
FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1568490136596832/
Play NYC is New York’s premier dedicated game convention for creators and players alike. Featuring the latest releases from studios large and small, and from developers old and new, Play NYC celebrates every facet of gaming in a way that only the Big Apple can.
In 2017, the first-ever Play NYC convention brought two packed days and nights of games, panels and networking events to Manhattan’s landmark concert venue, Terminal 5 – uniting developers, players and industry pros at a games event like no other.
Play NYC is New York’s premier dedicated game convention for creators and players alike. Featuring the latest releases from studios large and small, and from developers old and new, Play NYC celebrates every facet of gaming in a way that only the Big Apple can.
In 2017, the first-ever Play NYC convention brought two packed days and nights of games, panels and networking events to Manhattan’s landmark concert venue, Terminal 5 – uniting developers, players and industry pros at a games event like no other.
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.
We’re back at it, the third annual Black Friday Event is returning to Queens! We plan to make this the hypest tournament Royal Smash has ever hosted. Last year there was a $25 pot bonus, well guess what? With the help of Nerds, Geeks, N Gamers we now have a $100 pot bonus! Get all of your holiday shopping out of the way early because we’re getting ready to throw down on Black Friday!
Doors open at 1:00PM, Bracket starts at 2:30.
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.
PREREGISTER HERE:
https://smash.gg/tournament/concretethrowdown
EARLY BIRD VENUE PRICING ENDS NOV 30TH!
Nerds, Geeks, and Gamers and Royal Smash are teaming up to bring you Concrete Throwdown – A NYC Event featuring your favorite Super Smash Bros Games including Ultimate, Melee, Project M and More!
Location:
625 West 51st Street
Manhattan NY 10019
In the heart of Manhattan, just blocks away from Port Authority Bus Terminal!
Pricing:
$10 Venue Early Bird Pricing – Ends November 30th
$15 Venue Late Registration – From Dec 1st to the 8th
Day of Event Venue is $20
Registration Link:
(https://smash.gg/tournament/concretethrowdown)
$10 Entry for all other events
$5 Spectator/Friendlies
*If you provide a Smash 4/Smash 64/Smash Ultimate setup you get HALF OFF venue! Please contact us BEFORE coming to confirm this price!*
Featured Tournaments:
Smash Ultimate Singles (32 Entrant Cap)
Melee Singles (64 Entrant Cap)
Smash 4 Singles (32 Entrant Cap)
Project M Singles (32 Entrant Cap)
Smash 64 Singles (32 Entrant Cap)
*Possible Brawl Bracket if enough interest*
*Pot Bonuses will be announced later*
Side Tournaments:
Dragonball FighterZ (32 Entrant Cap)
*Possible Tekken 7/Street Fighter V Bracket if enough interest*
Rules:
http://evo.shoryuken.com/additional-rules/
Smash Ultimate Rules will be announced as more info is available
Stream and Other Info Coming soon!
Lets bring HYPE back to NYC!
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.
PREREGISTER ONLINE HERE:
https://smash.gg/ConcreteThrowdown2
Venue fee goes up if you sign up day of the event! Register ASAP and save money today!
Back by popular demand! Now a Bi-Weekly Event!
Nerds, Geeks, and Gamers and Royal Smash are teaming up to bring you Concrete Throwdown 2 – The Second installation of a NYC Event featuring your favorite Super Smash Bros Games including Ultimate, Melee and Dragonball FighterZ!
Location:
625 West 51st Street
Manhattan NY 10019
In the heart of Manhattan, just blocks away from Port Authority Bus Terminal!
Pricing:
$10 Venue Online Pre-registration Price
$15 Venue Day of Event
$5 Spectator Fee
$10 Entry Fee for Tournaments
*If you provide a Smash Ultimate setup you get HALF OFF venue! Please contact us BEFORE coming to confirm this price!*
Featured Tournaments:
Smash Ultimate Singles
Melee Singles
Side Tournaments:
Dragonball FighterZ
*Pot Bonuses will be announced later!*
Stream and Other Info Coming soon!
Lets bring HYPE back to NYC!
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
PREREGISTER ONLINE HERE:
https://smash.gg/ConcreteThrowdown2
Venue fee goes up if you sign up day of the event! Register ASAP and save money today!
Back by popular demand! Now a Bi-Weekly Event!
Nerds, Geeks, and Gamers and Royal Smash are teaming up to bring you Concrete Throwdown 2 – The Second installation of a NYC Event featuring your favorite Super Smash Bros Games including Ultimate, Melee and Dragonball FighterZ!
Location:
625 West 51st Street
Manhattan NY 10019
In the heart of Manhattan, just blocks away from Port Authority Bus Terminal!
Pricing:
$10 Venue Online Pre-registration Price
$15 Venue Day of Event
$5 Spectator Fee
$10 Entry Fee for Tournaments
*If you provide a Smash Ultimate setup you get HALF OFF venue! Please contact us BEFORE coming to confirm this price!*
Featured Tournaments:
Smash Ultimate Singles
Melee Singles
Side Tournaments:
Dragonball FighterZ
*Pot Bonuses will be announced later!*
Stream and Other Info Coming soon!
Lets bring HYPE back to NYC!
PREREGISTER ONLINE HERE:
https://smash.gg/ConcreteThrowdown2
Venue fee goes up if you sign up day of the event! Register ASAP and save money today!
Back by popular demand!
Nerds, Geeks, and Gamers and Royal Smash are teaming up to bring you Concrete Throwdown 2 – The Second installation of a NYC Event featuring your favorite Super Smash Bros Games including Ultimate, Melee and Dragonball FighterZ!
Location:
470 7th Ave
Manhattan NY 10018
In the heart of Manhattan, just 1 block away from Penn Station!
Pricing:
$15 Venue Online Pre-registration Price
$20 Venue Day of Event
$10 Spectator Fee
$10 Entry Fee for Tournaments
*If you provide a Smash Ultimate setup you get HALF OFF venue! Please contact us BEFORE coming to confirm this price!*
Featured Tournaments:
Smash Ultimate Singles
Melee Singles
Side Tournaments:
Dragonball FighterZ
Mortal Kombat 11
*Pot Bonuses will be announced later!*
Stream and Other Info Coming soon!
Lets bring HYPE back to NYC!
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.