IGDA NYC

08/09/2026

It’s time for WIANYC’s annual picnic and potluck! Network and nosh with other members, all while learning more about your local WIA chapter. Grab a snack and come say hello!

🔗 RSVP link in our bio

08/09/2026

Oct 7: GAME-A-PALOOZA is BACK!

This IGDA NYC all-day event welcomes:

Game dev submissions (free to apply, Aug 28 deadline)
VIPs in industry, press, and publishing (request access)
Game players and fans of all stripes ($10 tickets)

All the details and submission forms at the link.

Help us spread the word? We drew 500 people last year and aim to expand with a new, two-floor venue in downtown Brooklyn.

A curated showcase of New York indie games. Publisher session, then doors open to the public. October 7, 2026 at 339 Adams St, Downtown Brooklyn.

07/28/2026

Games for Change 2026: Talks and panels!

Freshly posted, free to view and share, including Tim Rattray's lightning talk about his documentary on the NYC game community.

Check out the main stage sessions of !

07/24/2026

Aug 8: SUMMER FUN DAY! (free)

At the NYU Game Center.

"Drop in for an afternoon of video games, board games, music, and community. Play classics like Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., Rock Band, Just Dance, and more." All ages welcome.

Raffle prizes: a variety of games, gaming accessories, and surplus Game Center items.

Come hang out at the Game Center for a day of games and raffles!

07/24/2026

07/18/2026

September 17th + 18th, Pictoplasma returns to NYC for its 12th conference edition, bringing together an outstanding group of artists and introducing a new focus session on the role of character-driven storytelling across creative industries and visual culture!

🔗 Visit the link in our bio to learn more + purchase tickets

⭐️ WIA members receive a special discounted rate on tickets! Visit our Discord community forum to gain access!

07/18/2026

Tuesday, July 28th! Playtest Night is EVERY last Tuesday of EVERY month at Wonderville!

Come to Wonderville to playtest in production games!

If you’re a developer, bring your game! No signups required.

07/13/2026

Anyone remember Backyard Baseball from the 90s?

Here's a gift link to a great story about how a second-grade teacher brought it back to life.

She climbed tech and legal mountains to do it, and it now has a million downloads.

Backyard Baseball, a favorite game for 1990s kids, had been off the market for years. But Lindsay Barnett was determined.

07/11/2026

July 21 Level Up Speaker: Omar Youssef

This talks details the work that goes into starting development of your big FIRST title and the balance between the business and creative sidee.

Omar plans to follow this talk with a launch post-mortem at a future Level Up Tuesday.

As always, RSVP for FREE entry to Coexist: https://www.coexistgaming.com/event-details/level-up-tuesday-with-igda

A narrative designer who specializes in stories that linger, Omar has worked through the indie trenches on Star Scramble Crossing, Two Timin’ Towers, and RubySharks Mantra by taking charge and quickly solving problems.

He hosts charity Esports tournaments, balances gameplay systems, and has a mission to make narrative more accessible to juniors with the annual Unknown Cities Game Jam, which offers free tools to remove barriers.