IGDA NYC

09/02/2026

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT📢

Neha Patel: Freelancing in Games: Say No!?

Freelancing in games can feel like you're always at someone else's mercy, but it doesn't have to be. Neha makes the case that knowing when to say no is one of the most important skills for a long career.

Get tix for the expo in our bio!

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09/02/2026

09/01/2026

Sept 22: Level Up Tuesday!

Speaker: Matthew of NightDive Studios on How to Handle Feedback

Bring your game to play test or show off, if you like.

Doors open at 6 pm ET (talk at 7), RSVP as always to get into the game club for FREE. 👇

https://www.coexistgaming.com/event-details/level-up-tuesday-with-igda-3/form

08/29/2026

Deadline extended! Submit your game to Game-a-Palooza (Oct 7 all-day game showcase) by SEPTEMBER 4.

Reposts welcome, as we'd like to reach as much of the NYC community as we can. Just over one month before our big event kicks off.

This form has all the details:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaD-a7uP_4S5BaSFNvbZ18c4qfBlD8xBIs09gi1oyb4am62w/viewform

Not a developer? Go to https://GameAPalooza.love Game-A-Palooza is a one-day showcase of independent games made in New York. Details for Exhibitors: Event Location: 339 Adams Street, Downtown Brooklyn, NY Setup Date and Time: Tuesday, October 6th, 2026, • 2 PM – 7 PM [Set-Up] Event Date and Time...

08/14/2026

Our August newsletter has huge news bout events in the NYC area game scene:

GAME-A-PALOOZA is back! Showcase your game, buy a ticket, request VIP access (press, industry, investors)

Level Up Tuesday (Aug 18): Meet, greet, connect with your IGDA NYC board!

PlayNYC! Aug 20-23

And shoutouts!

A monthly publication of the International Game Developers Association New York City Chapter for the NYC game community.

08/13/2026

Sept 2: NYC Indie Games Social

First Wednesdays, this month at a new outdoor venue in Bushwick. Limited spots fill up fast for this long-running, casual networking opportunity for and friends.

About 🌇🗽🍎🎮🍻☕🍨💖 The NYC Indie Games Social is a long-running monthly gathering for indie game devs and pals to mix in a casual setting, every first…

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 !