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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!
Viewing party for Overwatch League Stage 3 Title Matches on May 6 at The Liberty NYC bar on 35th St.
All ages event, bring ID if 21 & over to drink.
Play the future of games.
Our annual showcase highlights the daring and innovative work of the graduate and undergraduate students of the NYU Game Center. Check out over 100 projects ranging from one week experiments in our Prototype Studio course to year-long thesis and capstone work.
Games first debuted at our annual Student Showcase have gone on to critical and commercial success, winning major awards, showing in festivals all over the world, and launching on console, PC, and mobile. Be the first to play this exciting cohort of games.
Free and open to the public.
Tournaments and also a Combo Breaker 2018 Viewing Party:
Going to be doing this as a Combo Breaker 2018 Viewing Party As-well for the locals who can’t make it out but want to be a part of the action! We have a nice big screen and couch to View the event from!
Venue: $7 [Eligible for a $2/4 Discount for bringing a Setup]
SFV: $8
DBFz: $8
SSBM: $8
Venue Starts at 2:00pm
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Registration: 3:00pm
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Event Scheduled Start Times
~Singles~
Street Fighter 5 Singles @ 5:30pm
Melee Singles @ 6:30pm
DragonBall FighterZ Singles @ 7:00pm-ish [Will start as other brackets wind down!]
For more info and rules, please visit the FB event page
Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/BBWSmash
The flagship Microsoft Store is proud to host a tournament for Rocket League and compete in a local tournament open to all players! Get a chance to experience Rocket League in our 4K Tv’s and Compete for $20 Microsoft Store Gift Cards for Xbox! The store will only be providing Xbox One controllers.
Rules:
- Double Elimination
- Default Settings
Entry is free, no purchase necessary to participate.
Platform: Xbox
Format: 2v2
We are hosting an Open Public Session with both MVCI and DBFZ. We also going to have E3 and the summit of power streams on so people can watch.
If you guys want…we can also have tournaments for either/both games if enough people want.
Door fee:
$8 this includes spectators. Cash or paypal only.
Entry fee:
$8 if enough people enter. 4 or more require.
Address:
955 e163rd st apt 5j
System:
Playstation 4
Start time:
4pm for casuals
Event ends 11pm or when summit of power pools are done
Stream:
www.twitch.tv/Bum1six3
Are you as excited for the upcoming Smash Bros for Nintendo Switch as we are? If so, come spend the day with some of NJ’s most dedicated Smash Bros players & fans as we watch the big reveal of the new game and binge Smash for the entire day after the presentation!
Stay tuned for more details, but please be advised that this is a day of fun revolving around Smash Bros and a variety of other games provided in the Platinum Star Games venue and not a tournament!
For updates and details, please visit the FB event page!
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!
Welcome to Overwatch Overpour, a viewing party series for Overwatch League in NYC!
Join us on Sunday for good food, good drinks, and the top teams of Stage 4!
We’ll have happy hour food and drink specials! If you are under 21, please do not attempt to drink. If you’re over 21, please bring ID. And most importantly, please tip your service staff!
Come crack open a cold one with us and enjoy some games!
With love,
Judy and Danielle ♥
Game: Rocket League
Entry fee: $20 ($10 venue / $10 pot)
Pot starts at $50
Start time: 7pm
Play All Gaming hosting an UN-official after party for the fans of Overwatch. We have a very spacious venue that accommodates the very needs of an after-party and it is located minutes away from Barclay’s.
Our only means is to provide a fun experience for everyone to enjoy and the company of others who enjoy Overwatch.
Cos-play is encouraged (please respect your fellow peers, we do not condone physical harm to others)
Colony is located on 274 4th Avenue in Brooklyn and the nearest train is the R to UNION ST and walk 2 blocks to Garfield place.
Venue fee
$20 without barclays ticket
$10 with barclays ticket
(No need for online purchase, just come by)
Come watch the EVO Championships with us all weekend!
$20.00 per day or $5.00 per hour.
Over 20+ setups with all EVO Games and more
EVO on the big screen all weekend!
We will provide food and drink.
Saturday runs pools.
Sunday is TOP 8
Doors open at noon and close at 2am
Come watch the EVO Championships with us all weekend!
$20.00 per day or $5.00 per hour.
Over 20+ setups with all EVO Games and more
EVO on the big screen all weekend!
We will provide food and drink.
Saturday runs pools.
Sunday is TOP 8
Doors open at noon and close at 2am
September is here, and Indie games have taken the Nintendo Switch by storm! So why not dedicate this month’s event to Indies on Nintendo Switch, or as Nintendo likes to call them, “Nindies”?
Starting at 3PM on September 21st, we will be meeting up at Waypoint Cafe, as we celebrate nindies that are on the Nintendo Switch. We will have tons of select games for people to play:
– Pocket Rumble
– Wizard of Legend
– Runbow
– Enter the Gungeon
– Crawl
– Graceful Explosion Machine
– Jackbox Party Pack 1-4
– Use Your Words
– Overcooked 2
– Blade Strangers
– Light Fingers
– Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes
– Flat Heroes
– Human: Fall Flat
And Many More!
We will be rotating each game, so everyone would have a chance to try out different Nindie titles!
To get to Waypoint Cafe, take the D Train to Grand St. From there, it’s a five minute walk to Ludlow St. After you reach Ludlow, make a left turn, and it’s a very short walk. You could also take the F Train to Delancey St. From there, it’s a three minute walk to Ludlow.
Please be mindful, and respect other patrons at Waypoint Cafe, as well as the management. We also urge anyone attending the event not to bring outside food to the venue.
We hope that you are able to join us, as we look forward to having you with us!
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.
CGNY LoL is back and bringing the League of Legends community together for the 2018 World Championship! Join the largest BYOC LAN Party in NYC! All are welcome to play League for our 6 hour event. Venue located across the street from Barcade!
We’ll have a viewing area set up for players who just want to watch the Worlds rebroadcast from overnight. Pizza + Drinks are included in the spectator ticket!
Tickets available now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/league-of-legends-worlds-lan-viewing-party-tickets-51597913749
Here’s a video from our last LoL event to see what our LANs are about: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityGamingNewYork/videos/1392982190807031/
Register solo or up to a team of 3! (Over 60% of attendees come SOLO to meet and play with new people!) Please Note: This event is Bring Your Own Computer (BYOC). You must bring all your own equipment including mouse/keyboard/headset.
Note: Format details are on the discussion page.
About Our Venue: Alley powered by Verizon locations are developed by Verizon, the world’s leading technology company, in collaboration with Alley, a membership-only community workspace for creators. Each location is a curated community powered by the emerging technologies and thought-leadership of Verizon. Learn more at https://www.alley.com/
Game it up in Verizon’s premium office space:
~ Immerse yourself in our friendly and inclusive gaming community at our LANs.
~ A spacious, well-lit, premium venue with clean and comfortable seats.
~ Blazing fast Verizon Fios connection and corporate-grade wifi.
~ Included pizza, coffee, and energy drinks means you won’t need to stop to refuel!
~For spectators who just want to watch Worlds – we have a big TV and couch to watch Twitch!
If there’s anything we can do ensure you have the best experience, please contact cg@cgnylan.com
Tag us on Twitter with your event pictures: https://twitter.com/CGNYLAN
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.
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.
**FREE, ALL AGES EVENT**
It’s the last day of the Spring Split of our 2019 season – come celebrate with us!
Enjoy Food & Drink Specials!
(If you’re under 21, please do not attempt to drink alcohol!)
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GAME SCHEDULE
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C9 v CG
100T v OG
FOX v CLG
GGS v FLY
TSM v TL
Brought to you by New York City League of Legends – NYCLOL ♥
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+
KungFu Kickball tournament with fabulous prizes for the winning team! Grab a friend and show off your KFK skills!
Signups at 7:30 and tournament at 8!
$3 to compete, $free to watch!
Love gaming, Overwatch, or rooftop parties? This is definitely the event for you.
NYXL, the professional esports team representing New York in the Overwatch League, is hosting its first every Rooftop Bar Watch party at VERSA NYC. Join us on June 9th from 2PM-6PM as we cheer on our favorite New York team against our Season 1 rivals, the London Spitfire.
That’s not all – There will also be gaming setups available for freeplay, Summer-esque party games, and NYXL themed food & drinks. All ages are welcome.
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➤ GET TICKETS: events.nyxl.gg/watchparty/fbeventpage
➤ TICKET PRICE: $15 GA, $45 VIP
➤ DATE: Sunday, June 9th
➤ TIME: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
➤ WHERE: Versa NYC – Rooftop Bar
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Sponsored by:
Join the NYC Dota community at one of Community Gaming’s premiere events…The Annual TI Finals Viewing Party!
This year’s pubstomp will start at Playwright Irish Pub 35th! We’ll have our own floor with a full bar that can fit over 100 people! Under 21 is allowed! (Bring your ID to get a 21+ wristband)
Tickets are $10 and Include:
1 Drink Ticket for the bar – Well drink or Beer
Access to the 2nd floor with a discounted menu of Dota themed
Food & Drink!
We’ll be running a casual Dota Underlords mobile side event if
there’s enough interest.
+Raffle Prize Entries!
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*SCHEDULE*
9:00PM – 2nd Floor OPENS (We’ll have many TVs to watch the games and a menu of bar food and drinks)
12:00-1AM – TI9 MATCHES START
4:00AM – BAR CLOSES (we will continue on to another bar by this time as the finals will be running all night)
4:30AM – We will move to a second location. Final choice of locations still be finalized as it hard to find a venue open that late.
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