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Games: Dragon Ball FighterZ, Guilty Gear Xrd REV2, BlazBlue: Central Fiction, VSAV
Pre-registration only, deadline April 24
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.
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.
SFV & DBZ
Entry: $5 (Prize pool)
Venue: $5
Total to Enter Tournaments: $10+
Spectators/Casuals: FREE
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Must be 21+
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6:00PM – Doors Open
6:00PM – On-Site Reg & Check-In
6:30PM+ Start Time
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 Ha-remu No Senjou or “Harlem Battleground”
Games: SFV & T7
Entry: $5 (Prize pool)
Venue: $5
Total to Enter Tournaments: $10+
Spectators/Casuals: FREE
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Must be 21+
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12:00PM – Doors Open/On-Site Reg & Check-In
1:00PM – Start Time
PayOuts:
(For 30 or less)
1st: 60%
2nd: 30%
3rd: 10%
(For 31-63) + POT BONUS
1st: 55%
2nd: 25%
3rd: 15%
4th: 5%
(64 and above) + POT BONUS
1st: 50%
2nd: 22.5%
3rd: 12.5%
4th: 5%
5th: 3% each
7th: 2% each
Please treat yourselves to drinks and food!
Welcome to Peanut Butter Game Jam where a handful of game developers will compete for the ultimate prize, a Jar of Grade A Peanut Butter.
Each programmer will have 5-10 minutes to present their own custom video game they created over the last month or two. They will prove to a captivated live audience their respective game is best.
There will be an Audience Vote at the end to determine the The Peanut Butter Champ!
The theme of our first show? Peanut Butter. Programmers will have to make a game that somehow incorporates this theme.
Come ready to jam!
Location: Buddha Beer Bar
Address: 4476 Broadway, New York, NY 10040
Trains: A or 1 to 190th st & Bennet Ave (1 block away)
*If taking A train take tunnel exit down to street level, do not go up!
Bus: Bx7, M100
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Sm4sh & Injustice 2
Entry: $5 (Prize pool)
Venue: $5
Total to Enter Tournaments: $10+
Spectators/Casuals: FREE
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Must be 21+
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6:00PM – Set ups Open
6:30PM – On-Site Reg & Check-In
7:30PM+ Start Time
PayOuts:
(For 30 or less)
1st: 60%
2nd: 30%
3rd: 10%
(For 31-63) + POT BONUS
1st: 55%
2nd: 25%
3rd: 15%
4th: 5%
(64 and above) + POT BONUS
1st: 50%
2nd: 22.5%
3rd: 12.5%
4th: 5%
5th: 3% each
7th: 2% each
Please treat yourselves to drinks and food! They have a great menu and gave us a great opportunity to host these events to build the community.
All inclusive game dev expo with panels, talks, and an expo hall filled with indie games made by creators of color.
The 2018 Game Devs of Color Expo is open to people of all genders, races, abilities, sexual orientations, and religions. We are committed to ensuring that this event is inclusive to all. For example, the venue is wheelchair accessibile, live captions will be displayed for all talks and presentations, and gender-neutral restrooms will be available.
On July 20th, 21st and 22nd, the Crowne Plaza Hotel will open its doors to welcome the Fighting Game Community Defend The North (DTN2018), a major fighting game tournament.
New York City consists of a diverse gaming community that has grown substantially over the previous years. As you may know, New York City is a tourist attraction and we believe that it can be a great destination for gamers who travel to these tournaments year round. DTN2018 will provide a venue that will advertise to players and spectators of all levels.
Both players and spectators will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive fighting gameplay as well as additional events that will occur simultaneously. They will also enjoy the opportunity to play and watch the best of the East Coast, as we try to defend our home court.
Games:
Street Fighter 5
Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite
Tekken 7
Injustice 2
Dragon Ball FighterZ
BlazBlue Tag Battle
Guilty Gear xrd Rev2
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Pokken Tournament DX
Gears of War 4
Fortnite Battle Royale
For Honor
& more!
Venue Fees:
Online Pre registration February 26th – June 29th : $40
Online Pre registration June 22nd – July 13th: $50
Onsite Registration Friday July 20th: $60
Casual / Spectator Pass to play games and attend other non-tournament games – $30 for all 3 days
FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/252151858657872/
On July 20th, 21st and 22nd, the Crowne Plaza Hotel will open its doors to welcome the Fighting Game Community Defend The North (DTN2018), a major fighting game tournament.
New York City consists of a diverse gaming community that has grown substantially over the previous years. As you may know, New York City is a tourist attraction and we believe that it can be a great destination for gamers who travel to these tournaments year round. DTN2018 will provide a venue that will advertise to players and spectators of all levels.
Both players and spectators will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive fighting gameplay as well as additional events that will occur simultaneously. They will also enjoy the opportunity to play and watch the best of the East Coast, as we try to defend our home court.
Games:
Street Fighter 5
Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite
Tekken 7
Injustice 2
Dragon Ball FighterZ
BlazBlue Tag Battle
Guilty Gear xrd Rev2
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Pokken Tournament DX
Gears of War 4
Fortnite Battle Royale
For Honor
& more!
Venue Fees:
Online Pre registration February 26th – June 29th : $40
Online Pre registration June 22nd – July 13th: $50
Onsite Registration Friday July 20th: $60
Casual / Spectator Pass to play games and attend other non-tournament games – $30 for all 3 days
FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/252151858657872/
On July 20th, 21st and 22nd, the Crowne Plaza Hotel will open its doors to welcome the Fighting Game Community Defend The North (DTN2018), a major fighting game tournament.
New York City consists of a diverse gaming community that has grown substantially over the previous years. As you may know, New York City is a tourist attraction and we believe that it can be a great destination for gamers who travel to these tournaments year round. DTN2018 will provide a venue that will advertise to players and spectators of all levels.
Both players and spectators will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive fighting gameplay as well as additional events that will occur simultaneously. They will also enjoy the opportunity to play and watch the best of the East Coast, as we try to defend our home court.
Games:
Street Fighter 5
Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite
Tekken 7
Injustice 2
Dragon Ball FighterZ
BlazBlue Tag Battle
Guilty Gear xrd Rev2
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Pokken Tournament DX
Gears of War 4
Fortnite Battle Royale
For Honor
& more!
Venue Fees:
Online Pre registration February 26th – June 29th : $40
Online Pre registration June 22nd – July 13th: $50
Onsite Registration Friday July 20th: $60
Casual / Spectator Pass to play games and attend other non-tournament games – $30 for all 3 days
FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/252151858657872/
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Doors/Sign-Up Open: 3:00PM
Tournament Starts: 4:00PM (SHARP)
Cost: FREE
Prize: Provided By Gamestop
Games:
– Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
– Dragon Ball FighterZ
RULES:
– To be updated soon..
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Questions You May Have:
+ Do i have to pay anything?
No, just come and play for free!
+Trains/buses near by?
A – 200th St
1 – 200th St
M100 – Dyckman St
+Food near by?
Just walk outside, there is tons of food options and restaurants in the area. We might even order if enough entries!
The annual Unity Developer Day conference tour is returning to New York City — join us for an exciting day of development talks, games, and more at Unity Developer Day: New York this September 8th!
Unity Developer Day is a conference series dedicated to supporting local developers through the exchange of stories and skills that promote the creation of successful Unity games and interactive media.
Our New York edition brings together local game creators and Unity staff to share their expertise through two full-day conference tracks, networking lunch, and showcase of local games and projects made with Unity.
Expert Unity evangelists and staff will give talks focused on how local developers can get the most out of their work with Unity and its services. They’ll cover topics like Unity’s Entity Component System / C# Job System, Shader Graph, Machine Learning, Scriptable Render Pipeline, Photogrammetry, & more!
Local speakers will share experiences and insights gained throughout the creation of their Unity games – be it through programming, design, art, audio, business, and more.
To find out more about the Unity Developer Day tour, please check our blog post: https://blogs.unity3d.com/2018/04/10/unity-developer-day-2018-tour/
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.
East Coast Throwdown is an annual 2-day Fighting Game Community event & tournament series hosted by LI Joe, SweetJohnnyCage, and RVRSL.
Games: Dragon Ball FighterZ, Tekken 7, Street Fighter V, BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle, Injustice 2, Guilty Gear Xrd REV2, Marvel vs Capcom Infinite
Registration fees:
Early Bird registration ends May 13 – $40
Normal registration May 14 – Sept. 2: $50
Late registration Sept. 2 – Oct. 7: $60
On-site registration: $75
Spectator pass: $20
FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2196583897244681/
Gamestop – Dyckman St
144 Dyckman St, New York, NY 10040
Casuals/SignUps: 3:00PM
Tourney Starts: 4:00PM
– Cap 32
– Double Elim.
– Best of 2 (2/3)
– Grand Finals, Best of 3 (3/5)
– Prize? Given By Gamestop!
Pick your copy and come play! Get some games in and engage with the community.
Questions You May Have:
+ Do i have to pay anything?
No, just come and play for free!
+Trains/buses near by?
A – 200th St
1 – 200th St
M100 – Dyckman St
+Food near by?
Just walk outside, there is tons of neighborhood options and restaurants in the area.
More Questions:
Contact@GBNevents.com
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.
Welcome to the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate release party at the NYXL pop-up shop in Brooklyn! It’s an honor to work alongside an Overwatch League team to bring events like this to the Tristate Smash community. Let’s let them know exactly how awesome our scene is!
Come drop in any time after 2 pm on the day the game drops to get matches in on one of the 15+ consoles (or bring your own!) to start learning the new game alongside some of NYC’s best players–or just to have fun!
We’ll be giving away cool merch all day, especially to those who unlock characters on the systems ?
If you’re in or around the Brooklyn area, you’re definitely not gonna want to miss this one!
Please don’t hesitate to contact me (Max Krchmar) with any questions or concerns.
Thank you, and hope to see you there!
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.
Casuals/SignUps: 3:00PM
Tourney Starts: 3:30PM
– Cap 32
– Double Elim.
– Best of 2 (2/3)
– Prize? Given By Gamestop!
Pick you copy and come play! Get some games in and engage with the community.
Questions You May Have:
+ Do i have to pay anything?
No, just come and play for free!
+Trains/buses near by?
A – 200th St
1 – 200th St
M100 – Dyckman St
+Food near by?
Just walk outside, there is tons of neighborhood options and restaurants in the area.
More Questions:
Contact@GBNevents.com
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
WELCOME TO MERCY RUSHDOWN 5!
Location: Mercy College – Manhattan Campus – 7th Floor
Event hosted by Gaming Battle Network & Mercy College
Partners/Sponsors:
– Mercy College
Pre-Registration Link:
https://smash.gg/tournament/mercy-rushdown-v
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Early Bird Venue Fee – $5 until 03/15/2019
Moderate Venue Fee – $7.50 from 03/16/18 to 03/23/19
Last Call Venue Fee – $10 from 3/24/19- to 3/28/19 (Online Registration will Close Midnight)
On-Site Registration/At The Door Venue: $10 – [Competitors]
Spectator/Casual: $5 [Supports Pot Bonus]
*STRICT ON-SITE REG 3PM-4PM*
START: 4:00PM+
—-**GAMES**—-
– Dragon Ball FighterZ + POT BONUS
– Smash Ultimate Singles + POT BONUS
– Tekken 7
– Maybe more…
(For under 31)
1st: 60% + Trophy
2nd: 30% + Medal
3rd: 10% + Medal
(For 32-63)
1st: 55% + Trophy
2nd: 25% + Medal
3rd: 15% + Medal
4th: 5%
(64 and above)
1st: 50% + Trophy
2nd: 22.5% + Medal
3rd: 12.5% + Medal
4th: 5%
5th: 3% each
7th: 2% each
—–**Food**——
– Food will be served at the event
– Tournament Entrants will be guaranteed a Drink/Two slices of Pizza
———**DIRECTIONS*———
– Mercy College 34th St Campus [Manhattan]
– A, B, C, D, 1, 2, 3, 6 Trains walking distance from Herald Sq.
– PATH to Penn Station
– Metro North to Grand Central (Walking Distance)
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
Attendees and participants are responsible for their own belongings. Gaming Battle Network, or respective sponsors will not responsible for missing belongings/items.
Want to host another tournament in this event?
become a sponsor?
reach out to us at contact@gbnevents.com
Casuals/SignUps: 3:00PM
Tourney Starts: 4:00PM
– Cap 32
– Double Elim.
– Best of 2 (2/3)
– Prize? Given By Gamestop!
Pick you copy and come play! Get some games in and engage with the community.
Questions You May Have:
+ Do i have to pay anything?
No, just come and play for free!
+Trains/buses near by?
A – 200th St
1 – 200th St
M100 – Dyckman St
+Food near by?
Just walk outside, there is tons of neighborhood options and restaurants in the area.
More Questions:
Contact@GBNevents.com
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.
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:
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.