Puzzmo will be hosting Crossword Con 2025 at Hearst Tower in NYC on Friday, April 4th, and in-person tickets are on sale now! Virtual attendance is free and not ticketed.
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Uptown Gaming ( @ug_nyc) is hosting a Fundraiser Party for our friends at NYC Gaymers ( @officialnycg)! Entertainment will include, but not limited to; live DJs, karaoke, video games & tabletop games! Their weekly Street Fighter 6 Tournament will still be in effect. Registrations start 7PM+, 10PM onward is the karaoke and party kick-off! |
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NYC @ GDC
Heading to GDC? Stay connected with the local community! |
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News and updates from the mothership.
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2024/25 IGDA NYC Chapter Board of Directors Elections!
Nominations have closed for this years’ Chapter BoD Elections. Stay tuned for more news soon!
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Applications are open for the IGDA Foundation 2025 Virtual Exchange, a six-week development program designed for over 60 grantees from underrepresented communities globally! [Deadline March 24th]
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What we’re up to this month!
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Monday Afternoon Co-Working on Discord
IGDA NYC Discord
Every Monday, 1pm – 2pm
Come join us at our new regular co-working hours on our Discord channel!
We’ll be working camera optional/mic off in our new co-working and Quiet co-working channels! All are welcome to show off what they’re working on, ask some questions, or just hang out. |
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Taco Tuesday with Coexist!
*RSVP required to waive $20 entry fee*
Coexist Gamehouse
Tue, March 25th @ 6:00pm
Join us at the Coexist Gamehouse for a casual social with Tacos, games, drinks and music!
RSVP required for free entry! |
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Celebrating work by the NYC game dev community.
Share your NY game news here or Bluesky #NYMakesGames.
Section Editor: Mattia Sicuro
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Crowdfund
- Returning Home by Toii Games is a GM-less, 2-4 player collaborative storytelling game about the journey of resolving family conflicts. [Ends Mar. 22nd, 2025]
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Assemblage: A TTRPG of World Building & World Breaking by Scryptid Games is a science-inspired eco-fantasy TTRPG where 2-6 players collaboratively build the story of an interdependent ecosystem on the verge of environmental disaster. [Ends Apr. 3rd, 2025]
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Toybox Funhouse: A Roblox Game by Basiltastic is a Multiplayer Horror Game, with task and survival based gameplay. [Ends Apr. 10th, 2025]
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Pre-Order/Wishlist
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Unparalleled: Zero by Joseph Silberstein is a metroidvania with turn-based combat and a Rock Giant fighting an evil mega Corporation
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Old Skies by Wadjet Eye Games is a point & click adventure game across seven time-travel cases spanning two centuries in New York City. Officially releasing on APRIL 23RD!
- despelote by Julián Cordero & Sebastian Valbuena is a slice-of-life first-person adventure about childhood and the magical grip soccer held over the people of Quito, Ecuador in 2001. Releasing on MAY 1ST!
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Scythe Machine by Joshua Drubin is a semi-cooperative action roguelike featuring a Reaper once human, now bound to harvesting souls for the unseen forces that uphold existence.
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Future Vibe Check by Unwise is a musical automation game where your factories don’t just produce goods—they make music.
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Unidentified Feline Obliterators by Shattered Journal Games is a multiplayer arcade space shooter where you play as cats shooting deadly balls of matter in space!
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Launched
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Qualia by CMY2K is a retro-inspired Interactive Fiction text game where you analyze and categorize two participants based on their responses to a series of questions.
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Rosewater by Grundislav Games is a thrilling Western adventure in the alternate 19th century world of Lamplight City, officially releasing on MARCH 27TH!
- Project Crown by quigjam is a faction-first political fantasy TTRPG about the dynamics of family and corrupting power.
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Museum Multiverse by Made in Brooklyn Games is a 3rd person VR puzzle platformer chronicling the adventures of a child that has mysteriously awoken in an abandoned museum. Now available on Meta Quest!
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Bundle of Joy by Essay Games is a lighthearted, story-rich, minigame romp about becoming a parent during the pandemic. Releasing MARCH 25th!
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Ongoing Initiatives
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Applications to join GUMBO are open! GUMBO is a non-profit collective of indie game creators located in Dumbo, Brooklyn formed to inspire and motivate each other, stay current in the indie game makers community, and expand an already amazing skill-sharing network.
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In support of Wonderville, consider becoming a member on WithFriends to help to keep the arcades working and pay for parts and maintenance!
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ANNY Exchange is a Talent Connect Initiative for Animation Nights New York. Want to participate and be added to the database of Animation Talent from all around the world? More info here
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Animation Nights New York (ANNY) is always accepting submissions for Animated Short Films, AR Animation Experiences, VR animation Experiences, and Interactive Media (including Video Games). More info here
- Coexist Gaming is a subscription-based gaming lifestyle company that provides an inclusive ecosystem for community, culture, connection and opportunity. Including a gaming lounge, optimized networking experiences and accessible resources for Devs, find out more and become a member here!
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Support the Game Devs of Color Expo’s mission to uplift marginalized voices in game development by signing up for their monthly Ko-fi subscription! Your support ensures ongoing grants, events, and community programs.
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Support GUMBO on Patreon for exclusive digital content, free event access, and more!
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The New York State Digital Game Development Program is designed to accelerate and attract economic development by offsetting some production costs associated with producing digital games in New York State.
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Urban Arts teaches digital game design as a pathway to college and career by offering after-school programs, career prep, school partnerships and more. Learn about their various programs for students and teachers here!
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The City of New York Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment “Made in NY” Logo Program provides qualified digital gaming companies with the ability to use the City’s “Made in NY” logo in their game’s packaging, title screen and/or game website.
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Happenings in the NYC game dev community and beyond.
Unless otherwise noted, events are (probably!) free to attend. Follow @GameDevNYC for event alerts. Contact nyc@igda.org to add your org’s events.
Monday, March 17th
Made in NY Animation Training Program – Info Session – Learn about The Animation Project (TAP) and TAP’s Made in NY Animation Training Program!
Test/Break an evening of prototyping with Columbia DSL – Test/Break is a monthly prototyping series by Columbia DSL delving into an array of projects in different stages of development.
Tuesday, March 18th
Animation Nights New York (ANNY) at The Gutter Spare Room! – ANNY is a monthly screening event and annual festival showcasing the very best animated short films, virtual reality animation experiences, and interactive games from all around the world.
Wednesday, March 19th
Building and Using VR in Education – A meetup to connect educators and others in the VR space!
3DNY: Open Bar Sponsored by Adobe – 3DNY is a Networking community for the Architectural Visualization & Visual Effects industries, with speakers and time to chat, enjoy & have a drink with old & new friends in the industry.
Making Education Fun! (AR/VR) – Dive into how immersive technology can make learning more engaging and hands-on with EGD Colective!
Thursday, March 20th
NextNYC Neighborhood VC Coffee Meet-Ups – Connect with local VCs in your area as well as other founders at the beginning of their startup journey.
Sunday, March 23rd
Animation Nights New York Virtual Events – Watch a curated program of animated short films from all around the world!
Oshi-Gokko Arcade Cabinet Launch Party – Celebrate a new game coming to Wonderville: Oshi-Gokko, a 1v1 game of cat and mouse between a rising pop star and his adoring #1 fan!
Monday, March 24th
Scythe Machine Arcade Launch Party – Hang out and celebrate the latest wondercab residency game Scythe Machine! A multiplayer semi-cooperative action roguelite
Tuesday, March 25th
Wonderville’s last Tuesday of the month PLAYTEST – Come to Wonderville to playtest in production games! If you’re a developer, bring your game! No signups required.
Thursday, March 27th
NYC Indie Dev Night with Playcrafting – Indie devs, gamers, publishers, industry vets and students – this is the place to come meet others in the community, network and talk shop – and check out what games NYC is cookin’ up!
Brooklyn Experimental Electronic Music Group – Join the local electronic music community for a showcase featuring an eclectic mix of New York City artists working in a variety of styles.
Inside the Studio Series with NYC ACM SIGGRAPH – A panel discussion featuring Fionna Lanning (Arc Creative) and Adam Smith—visionary creatives formerly part of The Mill US.
Friday, March 28th
Using Patreon effectively in gaming with Dave & Yiyi – Join Constantin “The Gaming Copywriter” Dumitru with Yiyi and Dave to discuss Patreon in the current industry landscape.
Wednesday April 2nd
NYC Indie Games Social – The NYC Indie Games social is a monthly gathering for indie game devs of all stripes to mix and mingle in a casual, relaxed setting.
Saturday, April 5th
Build a Board Game in under 2 hours! – Learn the art of rapid prototyping and hone your game design skills with the workshop group!
Sunday, April 6th
Writing Sprint with Richard Ruane at Twenty Sided – A writing meet up for content creators and game designers focused on productivity.
Friday, April 11th
I, Rebel: A Jeff Minter Game Jam – After a secret theme is revealed, each participant has 7 days to submit a game that incorporates that theme.
Saturday, April 12th
Monthly 2 Hr GameJam Club: Bitsy – This month join Wonderville in using Bitsy to make adventure games in under 2 hours. Good for beginners and experts.
Wednesday, April 16th
Building and Using VR in Education – A meetup to connect educators and others in the VR space!
Thursday, April 17th
NYC Handmade Meetups Demo Night – Come and watch/present demos of software projects or something new you’ve learned!
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Exhibit/Speak/Publish
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Submit your game to be considered for inclusion in IndieCade Festival 2025! Submissions include the online Festival – IndieCade Anywhere and Everywhere, as well as consideration for any and all in-person events, as well as ongoing streaming features and activities for the year. [Reg. DL: April 14th, Late DL: June 2nd]
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Difference Engine invites you to submit pitches for their upcoming anthology Free to Play: A Video Games Anthology, which will be published in 2026. This print publication spanning fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, comics, visual art pieces, and multimedia works will be an exciting collection that celebrates games, gaming, and play. [Deadline March 31st]
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Submissions are open for the Summer2025 Wondercab residency! [Deadline April 30th]
- 2025 Minecraft Education Battle of the Boroughs – The Esports competition is now open and available to any NYC Public School students grade K-12.
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BXStart is a platform dedicated to fostering the intersection of game development and entrepreneurship in the Bronx community. Sign up to showcase your game at their Indie Game Night held every third Friday of the month!
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Funding/Programs/Contests
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The Woodman Family Foundation Housing Stability Grant for Artists (WFF HSG) provides grants of $30,000, distributed over three years, to NYC-based visual artists in need who are seeking support for stable housing. In its inaugural cycle, the WFF HSG will award grants to five artists. [Deadline: April 8th, 2025]
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Applications are open for the IGDA Foundation 2025 Virtual Exchange, a six-week development program designed for over 60 grantees from underrepresented communities globally! [Deadline March 24th]
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The “Made in NY” Animation Training Program provides hands-on supportive training in the animation pipeline to 18-24 year old New Yorkers. [Applications open March 17th-31st]
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NYCEDC’s 2025 Founder Fellowship program is a startup accelerator designed to improve access to capital and networks for a diverse community of NYC tech founders. 75 companies will be selected across unique cohorts led by Chloe Capital, Company Ventures, Gold House, Newlab, and Visible Hands. Sign up to be among the first to be notified when the application opens
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Benefits for IGDA members.
Join here. Log in for all member discount codes and details.
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Event discounts: IGDA Members save 10% on tickets to GI Live: Online – visit the Discounts page for details!
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Education discounts: 10% off all General Assembly classes and workshops. Browse NYC classes.
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Software discounts: 20% off Buildbox. Details.
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IGDA Career Center: Job listings open to all; early access for members. Careers.igda.org
- IGDA Crowdfunding Collection: Member projects featured on Kickstarter. Submit.
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