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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!
The Smash Attack series is back at Next Level in Brooklyn, NY for one of its most hype events yet!
This June, we’re hosting Smash Attack 27– a Smash 4 x Dragonball FighterZ cross-over event!
Smash Attack will be hosting brackets for Smash 4 singles, Smash 4 doubles, and DBFZ on PS4.
Players can register online beforehand, but all fees and sign-up confirmations will be taken at the door. If you sign-up online, you still need to check in at the venue.
Pre-Reg: https://smash.gg/smashattack27
Smash Sounds is a tournament like no other, uniting the worlds of competitive Beatboxing and Super Smash Bros for the first time ever on the same stage.
Dedicated, highly skilled, and community oriented, Beatboxers and Smashers share a passion for competition that will be on full display as some of the world’s premier talent go head-to-head to be crowned NYC’s best.
An all ages event, Smash Sounds features opportunities for all attendees to try their hand at Super Smash Bros or Beatbox at our open mic. Featuring arcade games, ping pong, live music, food, drinks, dancing and lots of surprises, Smash Sounds offers something fun for the whole family.
Events
- Beatbox Solo Battle
- Smash Wii U Singles
- Smash Wii U Doubles
- Fight for NY Smash Ladder FREE with entry
Activities
- Beatbox Open Mic & Workshops
- Free Play Area
- Karaoke
- Food & Drinks
- Vendors & Artist Shops
- Ping Pong
- Arcade Games
- More TBA
Registration
- $30: Early Bird Registration – (5/7/18 – 5/31/18)
- $40: Main Registration – (6/1/18 – 6/25/18)
- $50: Last Chance Registration – (6/26/18 – 7/1/18)
- $30: Weekend Spectator Pass
Note: Spectator Pass will be available for purchase at the door.
Tentative Schedule (EDT)
Doors open at 12 PM Saturday, 11AM Sunday, and close by 11 PM on both days.
Saturday 7/7
12 PM – Smash Wii U Doubles & Beatbox Open Eliminations
2 PM – Smash Wii U Singles Pools
8 PM – Special Event
Sunday 7/8
11 AM – Smash Wii U Singles Top 32
3 PM – Main Event: Beatbox & Smash Wii U Singles Top 8
Broadcast
Smash Sounds is a tournament like no other, uniting the worlds of competitive Beatboxing and Super Smash Bros for the first time ever on the same stage.
Dedicated, highly skilled, and community oriented, Beatboxers and Smashers share a passion for competition that will be on full display as some of the world’s premier talent go head-to-head to be crowned NYC’s best.
An all ages event, Smash Sounds features opportunities for all attendees to try their hand at Super Smash Bros or Beatbox at our open mic. Featuring arcade games, ping pong, live music, food, drinks, dancing and lots of surprises, Smash Sounds offers something fun for the whole family.
Events
- Beatbox Solo Battle
- Smash Wii U Singles
- Smash Wii U Doubles
- Fight for NY Smash Ladder FREE with entry
Activities
- Beatbox Open Mic & Workshops
- Free Play Area
- Karaoke
- Food & Drinks
- Vendors & Artist Shops
- Ping Pong
- Arcade Games
- More TBA
Registration
- $30: Early Bird Registration – (5/7/18 – 5/31/18)
- $40: Main Registration – (6/1/18 – 6/25/18)
- $50: Last Chance Registration – (6/26/18 – 7/1/18)
- $30: Weekend Spectator Pass
Note: Spectator Pass will be available for purchase at the door.
Tentative Schedule (EDT)
Doors open at 12 PM Saturday, 11AM Sunday, and close by 11 PM on both days.
Saturday 7/7
12 PM – Smash Wii U Doubles & Beatbox Open Eliminations
2 PM – Smash Wii U Singles Pools
8 PM – Special Event
Sunday 7/8
11 AM – Smash Wii U Singles Top 32
3 PM – Main Event: Beatbox & Smash Wii U Singles Top 8
Broadcast
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.
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.
General Information
Venue fee: $10
In-Person registration Venue Fee: $15 (Please note you can avoid this even with the “Pay At The Door” option)
Entry fee for Singles: $10
Entry fee for Doubles: $10 Per team
Stream: https://twitch.tv/houseof3000
YouTube: https://youtube.com/houseof3000
Singles VoDs: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBHQ0GZ4q1soKDucSYNFPDay8NQ0z-NyQ
Doubles VoDs: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBHQ0GZ4q1spdFfeh1OM5qTwukuRq9zuJ
Spectator fee is $5 and does not require venue fee.
Schedule
01:00PM: Doors Open. All registration begin.
02:00PM: Doubles Bracket Begins
04:00PM: Singles Bracket Begins
Available Discounts
(All from Venue fee unless listed as otherwise. Discounts will be taken and/or refunded at the end of the event)
Carpool Discount:
OOS and upstate players may receive the following discounts for driving in other players:
If you (the driver) bring 3 players (including yourself) you receive 5 dollar discount off venue fee!
If you (the driver) bring 5 players (including yourself) you receive a 10 dollar discount off venue fee!
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.
Super Smash Bros Ultimate joins Project M for Monday nights at Level 1 Games! Be some of the first to jump into the competitive scene for Ultimate, or join the grassroots scene of Project M! Either way, Level 1 Games is the place to be on Monday nights!
$5 venue fee*
$5 Ultimate entry fee
$5 PM entry fee
Schedule:
6:00 – Doors open
8:00 – Smash Ultimate bracket begins
8:00 – Project M bracket begins
*Venue fee will be waived for people who bring a full Ultimate setup. What is a full setup?
– Nintendo Switch
– Nintendo Switch Dock
– Legitimate copy of Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Illegitimate copies will not be used for tournament play.
– HDMI cable
– Nintendo GameCube Controller Adapter
– Monitor or TV with 10ms or less of delay (message me in advance if you don’t have a monitor, I might have extra for the event)
ULTIMATE RULESET:
3 stocks, timer set to 7 minutes
Items OFF
Stage Hazards OFF
Ultimate’s stage list is tentative, as the meta is still fresh and we’re still learning what stages function well.
Starting stages:
Battlefield
Final Destination
Smashville
Kalos Pokemon League
Pokémon Stadium
Counterpick stages:
WarioWare
Town & City
Lylat Cruise
Yoshi’s Story
Winner bans 2 stages
DSR: Players may not choose stages they have previously won on.
Stream will be on Twitch.tv/WombatFights
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
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.