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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.

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 OMEGA II! This is AON Gaming’s and Long Island’s biggest Super Smash Bros Melee event yet! There’s a $1000 pot bonus up for grabs – don’t miss your chance to compete alongside all-star players…

For more details, please visit the smash.gg page!

Stream: http://twitch.tv/aonstreams     http://twitch.tv/gengame

Welcome to OMEGA II! This is AON Gaming’s and Long Island’s biggest Super Smash Bros Melee event yet! There’s a $1000 pot bonus up for grabs – don’t miss your chance to compete alongside all-star players…

For more details, please visit the smash.gg page!

Stream: http://twitch.tv/aonstreams     http://twitch.tv/gengame

Get ready for our next GenGAME fighting game tournament! LOOK BELOW FOR ALL THE INFO!!!!
Featuring:
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Street Fighter V Arcade Edition
Blazblue Cross Tag Battle
King of Fighters XIV
Tekken 7
Street Fighter III: Third Strike(Anniversary Collection)

Stream:
twitch.tv/gengame
twitch.tv/aonstreams

Fees:
$10 Venue
$ 5 Entry Per Game for SFV, DBFZ, Tekken 7, BBXTB
$ 2 for KOFXIV & SFIII
Online Registration(optional, note that this won’t cover venue which MUST be paid on site): TBA
–Bring your own console and get a $5 discount on venue at the end of the night!–

Schedule:
Wave 1(6-6:30):
SFV
KOFXIV
BBXTB

Wave 2(8-8:30):
DBFZ
T7
SFIII
**You can only enter two games per wave**

Doors open at 3 p.m for casuals & on site registration.
Schedule TBA, will post when decided. a

Ruleset:
All games(except BBXTB): First to 2 all the way until losers/winners/grand finals, then it is first to 3.
BBXTB: FT3 the whole way

Consoles: If you are bringing a console, you MUST REPORT TO THE TOURNAMENT ORGANIZERS. When you do, they will tell you where to put it depending on what game you have and you must have all the DLC for a particular game you are bringing a setup for.

Coaching: There is a maximum of 30 seconds allowed BETWEEN GAMES IN A SET ONLY. No exceptions & this will be enforced, if you break this rule you get a round loss. Break it again and you get knocked into losers, once more will be a DQ.

Wireless Controllers: When you are done with your set, DESYNC. YOUR. PAD! We will have a TO on surveillance at the stream setup at all times to make sure we don’t let this happen on stream and we will patrol the off stream setups as much as we can, but off stream it’s your job to do the right thing. If a third party turns their pad on during a set, the penalties will include:
Occurance 1: Round loss, knocked into losers. Given a warning.
Occurance 2: Disqualified, no excuses at this point.

Garbage:
Please throw your garbage out when you are finished eating/drinking. If a spill/other mess happens, please notify a Tournament Organizer and we’ll aid in cleaning up as best as we can.

Timing: PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR YOUR SET. If you are not paying attention/on the premises, you will be given at most 10 minutes to get to the TO desk. Failure to comply after 10 minutes means a loss/disqualification.

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/

Get ready for our next GenGAME fighting game tournament! LOOK BELOW FOR ALL THE INFO!!!!
Featuring:
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Street Fighter V Arcade Edition
Blazblue Cross Tag Battle
King of Fighters XIV
Tekken 7
Fighting EX Layer
Windjammers

Stream:
twitch.tv/gengame
twitch.tv/aonstreams

Fees:
$10 Venue
$ 5 Entry Per Game for SFV, DBFZ, Tekken 7, BBXTB
$ 2 for KOFXIV & FEXL
Online Registration(optional, note that this won’t cover venue which MUST be paid on site): https://smash.gg/aon10 (If it doesn’t show up, it probably means that Smash.GG has yet to register our event yet, in that case wait a few hours/days and it should work!)
–Bring your own console and get a $5 discount on venue at the end of the night!–

Schedule:
Wave 1(4:30-5):
Tekken 7
The King of Fighters XIV

Wave 2(6:30-7):
Street Fighter V Arcade Edition
Blazblue Cross Tag Battle

Wave 3(8:30-9):
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Street Fighter III Third Strike
(YOU CAN ONLY ENTER 4 GAMES MAX)

Doors open at 3 p.m for casuals & on site registration.
Schedule TBA, will post when decided. a

Ruleset:
All games(except BBXTB): First to 2 all the way until losers/winners/grand finals, then it is first to 3.
BBXTB: FT3 the whole way

Consoles: If you are bringing a console, you MUST REPORT TO THE TOURNAMENT ORGANIZERS. When you do, they will tell you where to put it depending on what game you have and you must have all the DLC for a particular game you are bringing a setup for.

Coaching: There is a maximum of 30 seconds allowed BETWEEN GAMES IN A SET ONLY. No exceptions & this will be enforced, if you break this rule you get a round loss. Break it again and you get knocked into losers, once more will be a DQ.

Wireless Controllers: When you are done with your set, DESYNC. YOUR. PAD! We will have a TO on surveillance at the stream setup at all times to make sure we don’t let this happen on stream and we will patrol the off stream setups as much as we can, but off stream it’s your job to do the right thing. If a third party turns their pad on during a set, the penalties will include:
Occurance 1: Round loss, knocked into losers. Given a warning.
Occurance 2: Disqualified, no excuses at this point.

Garbage:
Please throw your garbage out when you are finished eating/drinking. If a spill/other mess happens, please notify a Tournament Organizer and we’ll aid in cleaning up as best as we can.

Timing: PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR YOUR SET. If you are not paying attention/on the premises, you will be given at most 10 minutes to get to the TO desk. Failure to comply after 10 minutes means a loss/disqualifacation.

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.

Get ready for our next GenGAME fighting game tournament! LOOK BELOW FOR ALL THE INFO!!!!
Featuring:
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Street Fighter V Arcade Edition
Blazblue Cross Tag Battle
King of Fighters XIV
Tekken 7
Fighting EX Layer
Windjammers
Street Fighter III: Third Strike

Stream:
twitch.tv/gengame
twitch.tv/aonstreams

Fees:
$15 Venue
$ 5 Entry Per Game for SFV, DBFZ, Tekken 7, BBXTB, and KOFXIV
$ 2 for 3S, and FEXL
Free for Windjammers!
Online Registration(optional, note that this won’t cover venue which MUST be paid on site): https://smash.gg/aon10 (If it doesn’t show up, it probably means that Smash.GG has yet to register our event yet, in that case wait a few hours/days and it should work!)
–Get the Bring Your Own Console discount by pre-register’ing online!–

Schedule:
Wave 1(2pm):
Windjammers(FREE)
Street Fighter 3 Third Strike

Wave 2(4pm):
King of Fighters XIV
Tekken 7

Wave 3(6pm):
Street Fighter V
Blazblue Cross Tag Battle

Wave 4(8pm):
Dragon Ball Fighterz
Fighting EX Layer

(YOU CAN ONLY ENTER 4 GAMES MAX)
(IF YOU ENTER 4 GAMES YOU MUST CHOOSE 1 FROM EACH WAVE)

Doors open at 1 p.m for casuals & on site registration.

Ruleset:
All games(except BBXTB): First to 2 all the way until losers/winners/grand finals, then it is first to 3.
BBXTB: FT3 the whole way

Consoles: If you are bringing a console, you MUST REPORT TO THE TOURNAMENT ORGANIZERS. When you do, they will tell you where to put it depending on what game you have and you must have all the DLC for a particular game you are bringing a setup for.

Coaching: There is a maximum of 30 seconds allowed BETWEEN GAMES IN A SET ONLY. No exceptions & this will be enforced, if you break this rule you get a round loss. Break it again and you get knocked into losers, once more will be a DQ.

Wireless Controllers: When you are done with your set, DESYNC. YOUR. PAD! We will have a TO on surveillance at the stream setup at all times to make sure we don’t let this happen on stream and we will patrol the off stream setups as much as we can, but off stream it’s your job to do the right thing. If a third party turns their pad on during a set, the penalties will include:
Occurance 1: Round loss, knocked into losers. Given a warning.
Occurance 2: Disqualified, no excuses at this point.

Garbage:
Please throw your garbage out when you are finished eating/drinking. If a spill/other mess happens, please notify a Tournament Organizer and we’ll aid in cleaning up as best as we can.

Timing: PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR YOUR SET. If you are not paying attention/on the premises, you will be given at most 10 minutes to get to the TO desk. Failure to comply after 10 minutes means a loss/disqualification.

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/

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.

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

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:

Raynor Gaming

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.