Calendar

Jun
15
Fri
2018
Switch & Play NYC Retrofest @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
Jun 15 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Meet up at Waypoint Cafe to play classic retro games on Nintendo consoles.

https://www.facebook.com/SwitchAndPlayNYC/

Switch & Play Weekly Meetup @ The Concourse Rockefeller Center
Jun 15 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Switch & Play NYC weekly meetup to play games on Nintendo Switch!

Games:
Super Mario Odyssey
Rocket League
Pokken Tournament
Splatoon 2
Arms
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Puyo Puyo Tetris
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Kirby Star Allies, + more

Jun
16
Sat
2018
BoroughCon 2018 + Tournaments @ Brooklyn Expo Center
Jun 16 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

BoroughCon is a convention that celebrates anime, gaming, comics, sci-fi, manga and much more. There will be a game room with tournaments, panels, vendors, cosplay contests and more!

Gamers, join us for our Fighting Game Tournaments!
Registration is now officaly open at https://smash.gg/tournament/boroughcon-2018.

Tournaments will include the following games:
DragonBall FighterZ, Tekken 7, BlazBlue: Cross Tag.
32 player cap per Tournament.

Event Schedule
Friday, June 15: 4 PM – 8 PM
Free play with MashFest and Team1UpEm. Featuring live DJ and music.

Saturday, June 16: 10 AM – 8 PM
Dragon Ball FighterZ (PS4) – Pools – Top 8 – Finals
Free play with MashFest and Team1UpEm

Sunday, June 17: 10AM – 8 PM
Tekken 7 (PS4) – Pools – Top 8 – Finals
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle (PS4) – Pools – Top 8 – Finals
Free play with MashFest and Team1UpEm

Participants must purchase a weekend pass or day pass to access the venue.
Tournament sign ups at no additional cost.

Step 1: Go to https://smash.gg/tournament/boroughcon-2018
Step 2: Register for the tournament games you wish to participate in.
Step 3: Show up to the game room at the time of the tournament and play!

Don’t forget to bring your own controller!

Prizes will be split accordingly:

Dragon Ball FighterZ: $500.00
Tekken 7: $250.00
BlazBlue Cross Tag: $250.00

(60-30-10 split for 1st, 2nd, 3rd)

Jun
17
Sun
2018
BoroughCon 2018 + Tournaments @ Brooklyn Expo Center
Jun 17 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

BoroughCon is a convention that celebrates anime, gaming, comics, sci-fi, manga and much more. There will be a game room with tournaments, panels, vendors, cosplay contests and more!

Gamers, join us for our Fighting Game Tournaments!
Registration is now officaly open at https://smash.gg/tournament/boroughcon-2018.

Tournaments will include the following games:
DragonBall FighterZ, Tekken 7, BlazBlue: Cross Tag.
32 player cap per Tournament.

Event Schedule
Friday, June 15: 4 PM – 8 PM
Free play with MashFest and Team1UpEm. Featuring live DJ and music.

Saturday, June 16: 10 AM – 8 PM
Dragon Ball FighterZ (PS4) – Pools – Top 8 – Finals
Free play with MashFest and Team1UpEm

Sunday, June 17: 10AM – 8 PM
Tekken 7 (PS4) – Pools – Top 8 – Finals
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle (PS4) – Pools – Top 8 – Finals
Free play with MashFest and Team1UpEm

Participants must purchase a weekend pass or day pass to access the venue.
Tournament sign ups at no additional cost.

Step 1: Go to https://smash.gg/tournament/boroughcon-2018
Step 2: Register for the tournament games you wish to participate in.
Step 3: Show up to the game room at the time of the tournament and play!

Don’t forget to bring your own controller!

Prizes will be split accordingly:

Dragon Ball FighterZ: $500.00
Tekken 7: $250.00
BlazBlue Cross Tag: $250.00

(60-30-10 split for 1st, 2nd, 3rd)

Jun
29
Fri
2018
Switch & Play Weekly Meetup @ The Concourse Rockefeller Center
Jun 29 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Switch & Play NYC weekly meetup to play games on Nintendo Switch!

Games:
Super Mario Odyssey
Rocket League
Pokken Tournament
Splatoon 2
Arms
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Puyo Puyo Tetris
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Kirby Star Allies, + more

Jun
30
Sat
2018
CGNY Overwatch FFA Tournament @ THE ALLEY POWERED BY VERIZON
Jun 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

CGNY is excited to announce our first BYOC Overwatch Tournament! Produced in partnership with NYXL, we will be hosting a 64 player FFA Death Match Tournament and an all day BYOC LAN party on Saturday, June 30th, starting at 10AM.

Prize Pool:

There will be a $500 cash prize and for the tournament provided by NYXL. The top 2 players will also win jerseys and get VIP access to an official NYXL event in July! Full details to be announced soon.

Tickets are on sale now at https://cgny.splashthat.com/

Check out the community highlights video from last month’s PUBG Tournament: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityGamingNewYork/videos/vb.541664245938834/1457927694312480/?type=2&theater&notif_t=page_post_reaction&notif_id=1528389076629629

Format:

Each match will have 8 players playing in a Free For All style format. In total, we’ll have 8 matches of 8 players each. The top 4 players from each match will advance to the next round. Prizing is as follows:

1st: $200 + NYXL VIP access & jersey
2nd: $100 + NYXL VIP access & jersey
3rd: $70
4th: $50
5th: $20
6th: $20
7th: $20
8th: $20

For more info, please visit the FB event page!

Jul
6
Fri
2018
Switch & Play Weekly Meetup @ The Concourse Rockefeller Center
Jul 6 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Switch & Play NYC weekly meetup to play games on Nintendo Switch!

Games:
Super Mario Odyssey
Rocket League
Pokken Tournament
Splatoon 2
Arms
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Puyo Puyo Tetris
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Kirby Star Allies, + more

Jul
7
Sat
2018
New Jersey Gamer Con @ Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill
Jul 7 @ 10:00 am – Jul 8 @ 4:00 pm

Come join us for an incredible weekend filled with competitive and casual gaming tournaments, live music, chiptunes DJs, a free-to-play arcade, new and classic consoles, vendors with amazing items, artists, special guests, independent game developers, cosplay photo ops and contests, tabletop gaming, panels and so much more.

Rocket League Duos Tournament @ Waypoint Gaming
Jul 7 @ 7:00 pm

Game: Rocket League

Entry fee: $20 ($10 venue / $10 pot)

Pot starts at $50

Start time: 7pm

Jul
13
Fri
2018
Switch & Play Weekly Meetup @ The Concourse Rockefeller Center
Jul 13 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Switch & Play NYC weekly meetup to play games on Nintendo Switch!

Games:
Super Mario Odyssey
Rocket League
Pokken Tournament
Splatoon 2
Arms
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Puyo Puyo Tetris
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Kirby Star Allies, + more

Jul
14
Sat
2018
Chinatown Beatdown: The Second Anniversary @ Xenozero gaming
Jul 14 @ 2:00 pm – 11:59 pm

Kick-Punch-Block! and XenoZero presents….

Chinatown Beatdown: The Second Anniversary

System: PS4
Monitors: BenQ

Venue Fee: $10 (everyone)

Fighting EX Layer
Registration Fee: $10
Registration Time: 2:00 pm ~ 4:30 pm
Start Time: 5:00 pm

SFV:AE
Registration Fee: $10
Registration Time: 2:00 pm ~ 5:30 pm
Start Time: 6:00 pm

BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle
Registration Fee: $10
Registration Time: 2:00 pm ~ 6:30 pm
Start Time: 7:00 pm

Dragon Ball FighterZ
Registration Fee: $10
Registration Time: 2:00 pm ~ 7:30 pm
Start Time: 8:00 pm

Twinkle Star Sprites
Registration Fee: $5
Registration Time: 2:00pm ~ 7:00pm
Start Time: 7:30pm

Payout:
1st: 70%
2nd: 20%
3rd: 10%

(If less than 10 people, winner takes ALL )
BYOC (Please Bring your own controller or joystick)

We do have limited equipment for rent, so it’s first come first serve:
$2.00 for controllers
$3.00 for joysticks

Rules:
Double Elimination Format 2/3 matches, Winner/Loser/Grand Finals is 3/5 Matches
Winner must stay with character

Stream: Kick-Punch-Block!
www.twitch.tv/KPBLive

Jul
20
Fri
2018
Switch & Play NYC Retrofest @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
Jul 20 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Meet up at Waypoint Cafe to play classic retro games on Nintendo consoles.

https://www.facebook.com/SwitchAndPlayNYC/

Jul
27
Fri
2018
Switch & Play Weekly Meetup @ The Concourse Rockefeller Center
Jul 27 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Switch & Play NYC weekly meetup to play games on Nintendo Switch!

Games:
Super Mario Odyssey
Rocket League
Pokken Tournament
Splatoon 2
Arms
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Puyo Puyo Tetris
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Kirby Star Allies, + more

Aug
3
Fri
2018
Switch & Play Weekly Meetup @ The Concourse Rockefeller Center
Aug 3 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Switch & Play NYC weekly meetup to play games on Nintendo Switch!

Games:
Super Mario Odyssey
Rocket League
Pokken Tournament
Splatoon 2
Arms
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Puyo Puyo Tetris
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Kirby Star Allies, + more

Aug
10
Fri
2018
Switch & Play Weekly Meetup @ The Concourse Rockefeller Center
Aug 10 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Switch & Play NYC weekly meetup to play games on Nintendo Switch!

Games:
Super Mario Odyssey
Rocket League
Pokken Tournament
Splatoon 2
Arms
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Puyo Puyo Tetris
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Kirby Star Allies, + more

Aug
11
Sat
2018
Long Island Retro Gaming Expo 2018 @ Cradle of Aviation Museum
Aug 11 @ 10:00 am – Aug 12 @ 5:00 pm

What to expect at the Expo – 

– A HUGE playable video game museum
– Freeplay of every size and shape
– awesome special guests/guest speakers
– Vendors with the good stuff
– A kickin cosplay contest
– Game themed musical performances 
– our usual stacked tournament area
– return of the homebrew section
& much much more!

Play NYC @ The Manhattan Center
Aug 11 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

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.

Aug
12
Sun
2018
Play NYC @ The Manhattan Center
Aug 12 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

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.

Aug
17
Fri
2018
Switch & Play NYC Retrofest @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
Aug 17 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Meet up at Waypoint Cafe to play classic retro games on Nintendo consoles.

https://www.facebook.com/SwitchAndPlayNYC/

Aug
24
Fri
2018
Switch & Play Weekly Meetup @ The Concourse Rockefeller Center
Aug 24 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Switch & Play NYC weekly meetup to play games on Nintendo Switch!

Games:
Super Mario Odyssey
Rocket League
Pokken Tournament
Splatoon 2
Arms
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Puyo Puyo Tetris
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Kirby Star Allies, + more

Aug
31
Fri
2018
Switch & Play Weekly Meetup @ The Concourse Rockefeller Center
Aug 31 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Switch & Play NYC weekly meetup to play games on Nintendo Switch!

Games:
Super Mario Odyssey
Rocket League
Pokken Tournament
Splatoon 2
Arms
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Puyo Puyo Tetris
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Kirby Star Allies, + more

Sep
14
Fri
2018
J1-Con 2018: Anime & Gaming Expo + Afterparty @ Showboat Hotel Atlantic City
Sep 14 @ 12:00 pm – Sep 16 @ 7:00 pm

J1-Con is Philadelphia’s #1 Anime & Gaming Expo, and now it’s MOVING to the SHOWBOAT HOTEL in ATLANTIC CITY! This is ALL AGES, and held by nerds, for nerds. Represent your nerd status- and get hype for the most amazing time of your life. 

GAMING TOURNAMENTS:
$10 ENTRY FEE with CASH PRIZES!!
1st Place: 70%
2nd Place: 20%
3rd PLace: 10%

Games in the tournament:
– Street Fighter V (PS4)
– Dragonball FighterZ (PS4)
– ARMS (Nintendo Switch)
– Tekken 7 (PS4)
– Injustice 2 (PS4)
– Super Smash Bros Melee (GC/Wii)
– Super Smash Bros 4 (WiiU)
– Pokemon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (3DS/2DS)
– Yu-Gi-Oh! (Cards)

There will be FREE PLAY in the GAMING AREA, not to mention ARCADE MACHINES!

J1-CON’S FAMOUS AFTER PARTY!!!!
18+ AFTER PARTY on the 2nd Floor of the Showboat Hotel at the BOURBON ROOM, formerly the House of Blues featuring Live music, Cosplay Burlesque, & DJ dance night!

For more details, please visit the J1-Con official site

Sep
15
Sat
2018
A Video Game Con 2018 @ Meadowlands Exposition Center
Sep 15 @ 10:00 am – Sep 16 @ 5:00 pm

A Video Game Con (AVGC) is NJ’s premiere convention dedicated to both retro and modern video games. The convention will feature professional and casual tournaments, musical performances, video game burlesque, console freeplay, indie video game developers, special guests, cosplay contests, vendors, panels, auctions/raffles and MORE!

Sep
21
Fri
2018
Nindies In New York – Switch & Play NYC September Monthly Event @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
Sep 21 @ 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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!

Switch & Play NYC Retrofest @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
Sep 21 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Meet up at Waypoint Cafe to play classic retro games on Nintendo consoles.

https://www.facebook.com/SwitchAndPlayNYC/

Oct
19
Fri
2018
GameACon @ Ocean Resort Casino
Oct 19 @ 7:00 am – Oct 21 @ 6:00 pm

SPECIFICALLY FOR INDEPENDENT GAME DEVELOPERS AND GAMING FANS
Gameacon is the only conference of its kind — one that combines the business-to-business networking and educational opportunities of the GDC with the entertainment and public feedback aspects of Magfest or Pax. And it all focuses exclusively on independent game developers from around the world. Our mission is to promote independent artists in game creation by providing a space for them to showcase their work, the opportunity to reach an audience who craves to see it, and a forum to learn from each other.

Features: cosplay, game arcade, tournaments, LARPing, contests, presentations and panels, and more!

Please note that there are different passes available for sale – general admission and industry. Check the Gameacon website for more details and to purchase passes.

Switch & Play NYC Retrofest @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
Oct 19 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Meet up at Waypoint Cafe to play classic retro games on Nintendo consoles.

https://www.facebook.com/SwitchAndPlayNYC/

Nov
16
Fri
2018
Switch & Play NYC Retrofest @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
Nov 16 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Meet up at Waypoint Cafe to play classic retro games on Nintendo consoles.

https://www.facebook.com/SwitchAndPlayNYC/

Nov
17
Sat
2018
GameACon @ Resort World Casino
Nov 17 – Nov 18 all-day

Celebrating Gaming, Game Developers, and Gamers of all kinds

Gameacon celebrates the artistry of games and game creation. That’s what our name stands for – The Game Arts Conference. If you love video games, board games, esports, LARPing or the geek culture that surrounds it, then you will love Gameacon.

Dec
21
Fri
2018
Switch & Play NYC Retrofest @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
Dec 21 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Meet up at Waypoint Cafe to play classic retro games on Nintendo consoles.

https://www.facebook.com/SwitchAndPlayNYC/