IGDA NYC
@igdanyc.bsky.social
The NYC chapter of the International Game Dev Assoc. aims to grow and connect our tristate area community and industry!
Have ideas? Contact us: [email protected]
News? Use #NYMakesGames when sharing!
Have ideas? Contact us: [email protected]
News? Use #NYMakesGames when sharing!
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Missed us? Level Up Tuesday comes BACK on Feb 17, at Coexist Gaming in Midtown
Talk: How to Balance a Fighting Game
+ Social Games Showcase with
#NYC #indiegames #NYMakesGames #indiegames
Talk: How to Balance a Fighting Game
+ Social Games Showcase with
#NYC #indiegames #NYMakesGames #indiegames
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🥊 How to Design a Fighting Game
Learn about balancing fighting game characters in a genre where every small decision can have cascading effects on game feel. Everything from vortex characters to the history of the Akuma fireball!
Watch this #PlayNYC talk on YT now!
🔗 Link: youtu.be/H0rJZjWWlq4
Learn about balancing fighting game characters in a genre where every small decision can have cascading effects on game feel. Everything from vortex characters to the history of the Akuma fireball!
Watch this #PlayNYC talk on YT now!
🔗 Link: youtu.be/H0rJZjWWlq4
September 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🥊 How to Design a Fighting Game
Learn about balancing fighting game characters in a genre where every small decision can have cascading effects on game feel. Everything from vortex characters to the history of the Akuma fireball!
Watch this #PlayNYC talk on YT now!
🔗 Link: youtu.be/H0rJZjWWlq4
Learn about balancing fighting game characters in a genre where every small decision can have cascading effects on game feel. Everything from vortex characters to the history of the Akuma fireball!
Watch this #PlayNYC talk on YT now!
🔗 Link: youtu.be/H0rJZjWWlq4
Level Up Tuesday is where NYC devs:
• Share their tech, craft, art, design, game design chops
• Test their games
• Get real feedback
• Meet collaborators
• Build momentum
Show up. Bring a friend. Bring a build. Let’s level up.
• Share their tech, craft, art, design, game design chops
• Test their games
• Get real feedback
• Meet collaborators
• Build momentum
Show up. Bring a friend. Bring a build. Let’s level up.
Missed us? Level Up Tuesday comes BACK on Feb 17, at Coexist Gaming in Midtown
Talk: How to Balance a Fighting Game
+ Social Games Showcase with
#NYC #indiegames #NYMakesGames #indiegames
Talk: How to Balance a Fighting Game
+ Social Games Showcase with
#NYC #indiegames #NYMakesGames #indiegames
February 14, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Level Up Tuesday is where NYC devs:
• Share their tech, craft, art, design, game design chops
• Test their games
• Get real feedback
• Meet collaborators
• Build momentum
Show up. Bring a friend. Bring a build. Let’s level up.
• Share their tech, craft, art, design, game design chops
• Test their games
• Get real feedback
• Meet collaborators
• Build momentum
Show up. Bring a friend. Bring a build. Let’s level up.
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this is in 9 days! there's only 7 tickets left, so grab one while you still can!
www.eventbrite.com/e/boshis-lec...
www.eventbrite.com/e/boshis-lec...
February 10, 2026 at 11:32 PM
this is in 9 days! there's only 7 tickets left, so grab one while you still can!
www.eventbrite.com/e/boshis-lec...
www.eventbrite.com/e/boshis-lec...
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speaking of in person arts events, this is only a week away now ahhh
this is in 9 days! there's only 7 tickets left, so grab one while you still can!
www.eventbrite.com/e/boshis-lec...
www.eventbrite.com/e/boshis-lec...
February 12, 2026 at 11:54 PM
speaking of in person arts events, this is only a week away now ahhh
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9 pm ET TONIGHT! (virtual)
Game On documentary features Brenda Romero.
Game On documentary features Brenda Romero.
TODAY 🔜We welcome Theresa Loong to discuss her experience making Game On!, a new film about women and diversity in the games industry.
🗓️ February 12th
⏰ 6:00PM PDT
🔗 buff.ly/t62xLVT
#GameDev #IndieDev #DevCommunity #FilmMakers #WomeninGames
🗓️ February 12th
⏰ 6:00PM PDT
🔗 buff.ly/t62xLVT
#GameDev #IndieDev #DevCommunity #FilmMakers #WomeninGames
February 13, 2026 at 12:13 AM
9 pm ET TONIGHT! (virtual)
Game On documentary features Brenda Romero.
Game On documentary features Brenda Romero.
Missed us? Level Up Tuesday comes BACK on Feb 17, at Coexist Gaming in Midtown
Talk: How to Balance a Fighting Game
+ Social Games Showcase with
#NYC #indiegames #NYMakesGames #indiegames
Talk: How to Balance a Fighting Game
+ Social Games Showcase with
#NYC #indiegames #NYMakesGames #indiegames
February 12, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Missed us? Level Up Tuesday comes BACK on Feb 17, at Coexist Gaming in Midtown
Talk: How to Balance a Fighting Game
+ Social Games Showcase with
#NYC #indiegames #NYMakesGames #indiegames
Talk: How to Balance a Fighting Game
+ Social Games Showcase with
#NYC #indiegames #NYMakesGames #indiegames
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👊 FIGHTING GAME DESIGN TALK
Learn the trickery behind balancing them, what "knobs" a designer can turn, and the complex criteria to consider.
Paul, the brain behind Tough Love Arena and Scramble Heart City, is giving a talk on Tuesday, in partnership with @igdanyc.bsky.social. Register below!
Learn the trickery behind balancing them, what "knobs" a designer can turn, and the complex criteria to consider.
Paul, the brain behind Tough Love Arena and Scramble Heart City, is giving a talk on Tuesday, in partnership with @igdanyc.bsky.social. Register below!
February 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM
👊 FIGHTING GAME DESIGN TALK
Learn the trickery behind balancing them, what "knobs" a designer can turn, and the complex criteria to consider.
Paul, the brain behind Tough Love Arena and Scramble Heart City, is giving a talk on Tuesday, in partnership with @igdanyc.bsky.social. Register below!
Learn the trickery behind balancing them, what "knobs" a designer can turn, and the complex criteria to consider.
Paul, the brain behind Tough Love Arena and Scramble Heart City, is giving a talk on Tuesday, in partnership with @igdanyc.bsky.social. Register below!
March 6: GameMaker x Coexist Gamehouse Meetup
GameMaker devs show their games, plus a bar tab for some free drinks.
To get in for free, RSVP here: www.meetup.com/gamemaker-me...
#NYMakesGames
GameMaker devs show their games, plus a bar tab for some free drinks.
To get in for free, RSVP here: www.meetup.com/gamemaker-me...
#NYMakesGames
GameMaker x Coexist Gamehouse Meetup, Fri, Mar 6, 2026, 11:00 PM | Meetup
DO NOT RSVP THROUGH THIS PAGE
GameMaker and Coexist have teamed up to host a meetup in NYC! Be there on March 6th from 6-10pm EST.
GameMaker developers will be showcasing
www.meetup.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:54 PM
March 6: GameMaker x Coexist Gamehouse Meetup
GameMaker devs show their games, plus a bar tab for some free drinks.
To get in for free, RSVP here: www.meetup.com/gamemaker-me...
#NYMakesGames
GameMaker devs show their games, plus a bar tab for some free drinks.
To get in for free, RSVP here: www.meetup.com/gamemaker-me...
#NYMakesGames
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This week's Immersive Review Rundown features a pair of projects emerging out of New York City's bustling immersive scene: cirqueSaw's labRats and Lazy Hawk's Roomies LIVE!
www.noproscenium.com/immersive-re...
www.noproscenium.com/immersive-re...
Immersive Review Rundown: Experimental Experiences
This week features a pair of projects emerging out of New York City's bustling immersive scene.
www.noproscenium.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:53 PM
This week's Immersive Review Rundown features a pair of projects emerging out of New York City's bustling immersive scene: cirqueSaw's labRats and Lazy Hawk's Roomies LIVE!
www.noproscenium.com/immersive-re...
www.noproscenium.com/immersive-re...
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Next NYC Indie Dev Night at @OS_NewYorkCity is February 19th! The theme is co-working and co-op games!
OS is offering the Playcrafting community a free day of co-working before IDN! Visit the Eventbrite for details! Let's work together. 👍
👇
tinyurl.com/IDNFeb2026
OS is offering the Playcrafting community a free day of co-working before IDN! Visit the Eventbrite for details! Let's work together. 👍
👇
tinyurl.com/IDNFeb2026
February 9, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Next NYC Indie Dev Night at @OS_NewYorkCity is February 19th! The theme is co-working and co-op games!
OS is offering the Playcrafting community a free day of co-working before IDN! Visit the Eventbrite for details! Let's work together. 👍
👇
tinyurl.com/IDNFeb2026
OS is offering the Playcrafting community a free day of co-working before IDN! Visit the Eventbrite for details! Let's work together. 👍
👇
tinyurl.com/IDNFeb2026
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Game Dev Stories is back next Wednesday, February 18th @ 7pm! @bryantfrancis.me is sitting down (remotely) with @mrt3d.bsky.social to talk about his career!
www.meetup.com/bostongamede...
www.meetup.com/bostongamede...
Game Dev Stories with Bryant Francis, featuring Elliott Mitchell, Wed, Feb 18, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup
Bryant Francis sits down with Elliott Mitchell to get their game dev story!
Come join the Boston Game Dev [Discord](https://discord.gg/pTq5qs6a6k), where the event will be
www.meetup.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Game Dev Stories is back next Wednesday, February 18th @ 7pm! @bryantfrancis.me is sitting down (remotely) with @mrt3d.bsky.social to talk about his career!
www.meetup.com/bostongamede...
www.meetup.com/bostongamede...
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Monday, Feb 16: Experience Design -telling stories with tech (free), at Lincoln Center (7 pm ET)
"how story, tech, design, and business intersect, and how creators can navigate ambiguity, prototype ideas, and build virtual and IRL experiences that people care about."
(I'm going!)
"how story, tech, design, and business intersect, and how creators can navigate ambiguity, prototype ideas, and build virtual and IRL experiences that people care about."
(I'm going!)
Experience Design - the art, craft, & biz of telling stories with emerging tech, Mon, Feb 16, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup
What does it actually take to design meaningful experiences in a world shaped by AI, immersive media, and constantly shifting platforms? This session offers a behind-the-sc
www.meetup.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Monday, Feb 16: Experience Design -telling stories with tech (free), at Lincoln Center (7 pm ET)
"how story, tech, design, and business intersect, and how creators can navigate ambiguity, prototype ideas, and build virtual and IRL experiences that people care about."
(I'm going!)
"how story, tech, design, and business intersect, and how creators can navigate ambiguity, prototype ideas, and build virtual and IRL experiences that people care about."
(I'm going!)
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If you're an avid cyclist or know anyone who wants to be in the first wave of the 5 Boro Bike Tour, consider riding for @gdocexpo.com! This is a great opportunity to raise money for a group that supports BIPOC creatives making a living in the gaming industry. 💓
docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/...
docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/...
Game Devs of Color TD Five Boro Bike Tour 2026 Application
Game Devs of Color is an official charity partner of the 2026 TD Five Boro Bike Tour, to be held on Sunday, May, 3, 2026. This is the world's largest, one-day charity bike ride. Riders cycle a traffic...
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February 11, 2026 at 3:16 PM
If you're an avid cyclist or know anyone who wants to be in the first wave of the 5 Boro Bike Tour, consider riding for @gdocexpo.com! This is a great opportunity to raise money for a group that supports BIPOC creatives making a living in the gaming industry. 💓
docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/...
docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/...
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I'm riding for @gdocexpo.com in this year's 5 Boro Bike Tour! 2026 is the Game Devs of Color Expo's 11th year. This organization needs your support, especially considering all the recent attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please donate if you can: givebutter.com/GDoCBike/cat...
2026 TD Five Boro Bike Tour Fundraiser for GDoC
Support cyclists fundraising for Game Devs of Color!
givebutter.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:15 PM
I'm riding for @gdocexpo.com in this year's 5 Boro Bike Tour! 2026 is the Game Devs of Color Expo's 11th year. This organization needs your support, especially considering all the recent attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please donate if you can: givebutter.com/GDoCBike/cat...
Ball X Pitt (tiny roguelikes), by Kenny Sun, IGF nominated for:
Excellence in Audio
Honorable Mention - Seumas McNally Grand Prize
store.steampowered.com/app/2062430/...
#NYMakesGames #igf2026 #igfawards
Excellence in Audio
Honorable Mention - Seumas McNally Grand Prize
store.steampowered.com/app/2062430/...
#NYMakesGames #igf2026 #igfawards
BALL x PIT on Steam
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resou...
store.steampowered.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Ball X Pitt (tiny roguelikes), by Kenny Sun, IGF nominated for:
Excellence in Audio
Honorable Mention - Seumas McNally Grand Prize
store.steampowered.com/app/2062430/...
#NYMakesGames #igf2026 #igfawards
Excellence in Audio
Honorable Mention - Seumas McNally Grand Prize
store.steampowered.com/app/2062430/...
#NYMakesGames #igf2026 #igfawards
Baby Steps leads 28th annual IGF Awards nominations
Baby Steps leads 28th annual IGF Awards nominations
Blippo+, Titanium Court, and Horses have also received multiple nods.
www.gamedeveloper.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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Perfect Tides: Station to Station has been nominated for two IGF awards:
-Excellence in Narrative
-Seumas McNally Grand Prize
This is such a tremendous honor, and what a nice hurrah as and the team and the playtesters and I race towards the finish line.
Nomination list: tinyurl.com/2zzt8sw4
-Excellence in Narrative
-Seumas McNally Grand Prize
This is such a tremendous honor, and what a nice hurrah as and the team and the playtesters and I race towards the finish line.
Nomination list: tinyurl.com/2zzt8sw4
January 9, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Perfect Tides: Station to Station has been nominated for two IGF awards:
-Excellence in Narrative
-Seumas McNally Grand Prize
This is such a tremendous honor, and what a nice hurrah as and the team and the playtesters and I race towards the finish line.
Nomination list: tinyurl.com/2zzt8sw4
-Excellence in Narrative
-Seumas McNally Grand Prize
This is such a tremendous honor, and what a nice hurrah as and the team and the playtesters and I race towards the finish line.
Nomination list: tinyurl.com/2zzt8sw4
Titanium Court by AP Thompson & team: Congrats on IGF nominations for
Excellence in Design
Excellence in Narrative
Nuovo Award
Seumas McNally Grand Prize
#NYMakesGames #indiegames #igf2026 store.steampowered.com/app/2364580/...
Excellence in Design
Excellence in Narrative
Nuovo Award
Seumas McNally Grand Prize
#NYMakesGames #indiegames #igf2026 store.steampowered.com/app/2364580/...
Titanium Court on Steam
A surreal strategy game for clowns and criminals.
store.steampowered.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Titanium Court by AP Thompson & team: Congrats on IGF nominations for
Excellence in Design
Excellence in Narrative
Nuovo Award
Seumas McNally Grand Prize
#NYMakesGames #indiegames #igf2026 store.steampowered.com/app/2364580/...
Excellence in Design
Excellence in Narrative
Nuovo Award
Seumas McNally Grand Prize
#NYMakesGames #indiegames #igf2026 store.steampowered.com/app/2364580/...
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So massively honored to be included next to all these fantastic games! Imposter syndrome kicking in hard but I’m absolutely thrilled #gamedev #indiedev
These games have been nominated for Best Student Game:
@echolane.bsky.social’s BubbleBeast DigiDungeon
@jackmorehart.bsky.social’s Kiloton
Micah Boursier and Whalefall’s Poco
@herdek.bsky.social’s Prší
Syphon Software’s Sip Fisher
@pesiidom.bsky.social’s SPRKLS.exe
@echolane.bsky.social’s BubbleBeast DigiDungeon
@jackmorehart.bsky.social’s Kiloton
Micah Boursier and Whalefall’s Poco
@herdek.bsky.social’s Prší
Syphon Software’s Sip Fisher
@pesiidom.bsky.social’s SPRKLS.exe
January 9, 2026 at 6:06 PM
IGF 2026 Awards: Kiloton nominated for Best Student Game
#NYMakesGames #igf2026 #igfawards #indiegames
#NYMakesGames #igf2026 #igfawards #indiegames
The steam page is live! Go wishlist! 🤠
store.steampowered.com/app/3488900/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3488900/...
Kiloton on Steam
Kiloton puts the world in your hands... and terrible choices at your fingertips. In an innovative mix of RTS and grand strategy components you must navigate the worst-case scenarios of cold-war milita...
store.steampowered.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:21 PM
IGF 2026 Awards: Kiloton nominated for Best Student Game
#NYMakesGames #igf2026 #igfawards #indiegames
#NYMakesGames #igf2026 #igfawards #indiegames
Feb 12 is the next play test. Open to the public, but you must be on the security list.
Playtest Thursday at the NYU Game Center returns THIS THURSDAY!
Playtest Thursday is free and open to the public. Join us for our weekly in-house playtesting event where you can get feedback on your work-in-progress games!
External guests, join the guest list here: forms.gle/6qZcPfmMGLfh...
Playtest Thursday is free and open to the public. Join us for our weekly in-house playtesting event where you can get feedback on your work-in-progress games!
External guests, join the guest list here: forms.gle/6qZcPfmMGLfh...
Playtest Thursday Visitor Request Form - Spring 2026
!!!THIS IS NOT A SIGN-UP FORM!!!
Playtest Thursday is completely sign-up free.
This form is simply for external guests of NYU to put their names on the guest list which is handed to NYU Campus Safety...
forms.gle
February 9, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Feb 12 is the next play test. Open to the public, but you must be on the security list.
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This month's NYC Indie Games Social will be one week later than usual, on Wednesday 2/11! (Fixed link.)
buttondown.com/nycindiegame...
buttondown.com/nycindiegame...
February 3, 2026 at 5:36 PM
This month's NYC Indie Games Social will be one week later than usual, on Wednesday 2/11! (Fixed link.)
buttondown.com/nycindiegame...
buttondown.com/nycindiegame...
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Applications for the Lake George Games Expo - Summer Event are open!
Apply to be an exhibitor, speaker, panelist, and more!
Info on the event can be found at our website,
lakegeorgegamesexpo.com
Feel free to ping me or DM me with questions.
Apply to be an exhibitor, speaker, panelist, and more!
Info on the event can be found at our website,
lakegeorgegamesexpo.com
Feel free to ping me or DM me with questions.
January 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Applications for the Lake George Games Expo - Summer Event are open!
Apply to be an exhibitor, speaker, panelist, and more!
Info on the event can be found at our website,
lakegeorgegamesexpo.com
Feel free to ping me or DM me with questions.
Apply to be an exhibitor, speaker, panelist, and more!
Info on the event can be found at our website,
lakegeorgegamesexpo.com
Feel free to ping me or DM me with questions.
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This month's NYC Indie Games Social will be one week later than usual, on Wednesday 2/11!
buttondown.com/nycindiegame...
buttondown.com/nycindiegame...
RSVP for the February NYC Indie Games Social Wednesday NEXT week, 2/11!
The NYC Indie Games social is a long-running monthly gathering for indie game devs and pals of all stripes to mix and mingle in a casual, relaxed setting, every first Wednesday.
buttondown.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 PM
This month's NYC Indie Games Social will be one week later than usual, on Wednesday 2/11!
buttondown.com/nycindiegame...
buttondown.com/nycindiegame...
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Submissions for the Six One Indie Showcase 2026 are now open through February 20th! Everything you need to know can be found in the submission form.
As always, there are zero fees and no paid or commercial slots available. We can’t wait to see what you’re working on!
➡️ www.sixoneindie.com/showcase
As always, there are zero fees and no paid or commercial slots available. We can’t wait to see what you’re working on!
➡️ www.sixoneindie.com/showcase
January 26, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Submissions for the Six One Indie Showcase 2026 are now open through February 20th! Everything you need to know can be found in the submission form.
As always, there are zero fees and no paid or commercial slots available. We can’t wait to see what you’re working on!
➡️ www.sixoneindie.com/showcase
As always, there are zero fees and no paid or commercial slots available. We can’t wait to see what you’re working on!
➡️ www.sixoneindie.com/showcase