BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Make Games NYC - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://makegames.nyc X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Make Games NYC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T153000 DTSTAMP:20260726T194957 CREATED:20260611T161110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T161336Z UID:674-1781447400-1781451000@makegames.nyc SUMMARY:"Fun" & Games Podcast Live: An Interview with Stephanie Gross and Mark Kleback DESCRIPTION:A live podcast interview with Stephanie Gross and Mark Kleback about the origins of Wonderville and the indie arcade scene URL:https://makegames.nyc/event/fun-games-podcast-live-an-interview-with-stephanie-gross-and-mark-kleback/ LOCATION:Wonderville\, 1186 Broadway\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11221\, United States CATEGORIES:Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T203000 DTSTAMP:20260726T194957 CREATED:20260611T154714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T155659Z UID:666-1781632800-1781641800@makegames.nyc SUMMARY:Taco Tuesday with IGDA! DESCRIPTION:June 16th’s Level-Up Tuesday! \nRSVP for **FREE** by [CLICKING HERE]() \nDoors open: 6 PM\nTalk begins: 7PM\nBring your games to playtest with fellow devs!\n⸻ \nThis Month’s Speaker: **Robert DiLorenzo** (He/Him) \nBio:\nRobert has been a game designer for High Moon Studios (Call of Duty: Warzone)\, WB Games (MultiVersus)\, and Moon Studios (No Rest for the Wicked). He currently works as a Game Designer for Studio MDHR\, the studio behind Cuphead. \nTalk:\nWhether you’re an industry vet or trying to break into AAA\, sometimes it feels like all we do in this industry is survive from day to day. In **“Career Cartography: Surviving and Thriving in the Industry”**\, Robert seeks to break that mentality by giving practical advice and tools through stories from his own experiences\, and that of his colleagues\, on how to wrestle back some control and get yourself to the places in the industry that you want to be. \nCome for the talk\, and stay for the games. See you there! URL:https://makegames.nyc/event/taco-tuesday-with-igda/ LOCATION:CoExist\, 325 W 38th St\, New York\, NY\, 11435\, United States CATEGORIES:Talk ORGANIZER;CN="IGDA":MAILTO:nyc@igda.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T230000 DTSTAMP:20260726T194957 CREATED:20260611T161729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T161729Z UID:676-1781636400-1781650800@makegames.nyc SUMMARY:Rotetra Wondercab Launch Party DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the launch of Rotetra\, newest entry to the Wondercab residency! Rotetra is a slightly cursed spin on a classic arcade block puzzle game. Twist your brain as you juggle pieces falling from all directions. This one is for the sickos. URL:https://makegames.nyc/event/rotetra-wondercab-launch-party/ LOCATION:Wonderville\, 1186 Broadway\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11221\, United States CATEGORIES:Showcase END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T203000 DTSTAMP:20260726T194957 CREATED:20260611T160116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T160116Z UID:670-1781721000-1781728200@makegames.nyc SUMMARY:Cozy Game Night DESCRIPTION:Women in Games NYC is hosting their first cozy game night!\n​Come meet fellow cozy gamers and play something together \nBring your Switches\, laptops\, handhelds and favorite cozy game. Or\, simply show up and join an in-progress game \n​A cozy game is a game genre with relaxing gameplay\, typically achieved through low-stakes/forgiving game mechanics URL:https://makegames.nyc/event/cozy-game-night/ LOCATION:GUMBO CATEGORIES:Meetup,Women in Games ORGANIZER;CN="Women in Games NYC":MAILTO:hi@womeningamesnyc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T170000 DTSTAMP:20260726T194957 CREATED:20260625T155933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T155933Z UID:687-1782374400-1782406800@makegames.nyc SUMMARY:BASH.tv hackathon @ google - we halp! DESCRIPTION:bash.tv hackathon!\nsuper weird new tool\nmake friendslop games and more in just a few mins\nlots of AI tokens\nPRIZES! win a switch 2\, chromebook\, more AI tokens!! \nnetworking! pizza! shiny google office! URL:https://makegames.nyc/event/bash-tv-hackathon-google-we-halp/ LOCATION:111 8th Avenue · New York\, NY\, 111 8th Ave\, New York\, New York\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://makegames.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/highres_534780643.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T203000 DTSTAMP:20260726T194957 CREATED:20260625T155714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T155714Z UID:684-1782498600-1782505800@makegames.nyc SUMMARY:GUMBO Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:The last Friday of each month\, we host a happy hour! Come eat some snacks\, drink\, and game dev with us. \nIn order to keep this event (and others) sustainable\, we are charging a small fee. Patreon members get complimentary access to all our events. \nIf you’d like to attend but have an issue with the fee\, please reach out! Our mission first and foremost is to ensure that everyone feels welcome in our space. \nWe are located in Suite 301. If the door downstairs is locked\, please CALL (do not text) 718 819 7754‬. URL:https://makegames.nyc/event/gumbo-happy-hour-2/ LOCATION:GUMBO CATEGORIES:Meetup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://makegames.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/highres_526998266.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T213000 DTSTAMP:20260726T194957 CREATED:20260611T155633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T155633Z UID:668-1782498600-1782509400@makegames.nyc SUMMARY:Puff-Puff Playtest Pop-up DESCRIPTION:Join us for a chill night playtesting some awesome made-in-NYC indie games in a vape-friendly environment. \n\n\n\n\n🎮😮‍💨Get ready for a night of fun\, games (and some puff-puffing) 👽👽 \nBecause we’ll be meeting up at Coexist Gamehouse the Last Friday of every month for a Pop-up Game Night! \nIt’s a great chance to be among the first players to check out some of the latest amazing indie games being made right here in NYC! Each month we’ll feature some indie developers and their latest creations. And we have a floor all to ourselves\, so we can vape and play! \nDJ BDM will be on hand to ensure the party stays lit! \n✨✨✨THE EVENT IS FREE. BUT ONLY IF YOU RSVP✨✨✨ \nIf your email isn’t on the list\, you will be charged a $20 cover by CoExist at the door. URL:https://makegames.nyc/event/puff-puff-playtest-pop-up/ LOCATION:CoExist\, 325 W 38th St\, New York\, NY\, 11435\, United States CATEGORIES:Playtest END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T210000 DTSTAMP:20260726T194957 CREATED:20260625T155306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T155306Z UID:681-1782846000-1782853200@makegames.nyc SUMMARY:Wonderville Playtest Night DESCRIPTION:Playtest Night is EVERY last Tuesday of EVERY month at Wonderville! \nCome to Wonderville to playtest in production games! \nIf you’re a developer\, bring your game! No signups required. URL:https://makegames.nyc/event/wonderville-playtest-night/ LOCATION:Wonderville\, 1186 Broadway\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11221\, United States CATEGORIES:Playtest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://makegames.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/playtest202606.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T220000 DTSTAMP:20260726T194957 CREATED:20260707T215403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T215403Z UID:694-1783537200-1783548000@makegames.nyc SUMMARY:NYC Indie Games Social DESCRIPTION:Hope you’ve weathered the heat wave safely and are enjoying the cool rains! \nThis is your reminder that the social is this week (back to Wednesdays this time)\, and we’re already at capacity. \nThe July edition of the NYC Indie Games Social is this Wednesday\, 7/8\, at 7-10pm\, indoors in the Madison Square region. \nIf you’ve already signed up but won’t be able to make it\, please take a moment to update your RSVP to free up a spot for someone else who’d like to go. Otherwise\, see you there! URL:https://makegames.nyc/event/nyc-indie-games-social-5/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Meetup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://makegames.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/SCR-20260707-pqqn.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T200000 DTSTAMP:20260726T194957 CREATED:20260720T154955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T155130Z UID:697-1784656800-1784664000@makegames.nyc SUMMARY:Level-Up Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Doors open: 6 PM\nTalk begins: 7PM\nBring your games to playtest with fellow devs!\n⸻ \nThis Month’s Speaker: Omar Youssef (He/Him) \nBio:\nAn award winning narrative designer that specializes in stories that linger. Omar has worked through the indie trenches on Star Scramble Crossing\, Two Timin’ Towers and RubySharks Mantra\, in a career spanning the last decade marked by an ability to take charge and quickly solve problems on every rung on the ladder. 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\, giving free tools to remove barriers. \nTalk:\n“Preparing games that make you future” is a short talk detailing the work gone into starting development of your big FIRST title and the balance between the business and art sides of a creator. Omar plans to do this talk now and another postmortem once the game is done at Level Up as a follow through. \nCome for the talk\, and stay for the games. See you there! URL:https://makegames.nyc/event/level-up-tuesday/ LOCATION:CoExist\, 325 W 38th St\, New York\, NY\, 11435\, United States CATEGORIES:Talk ORGANIZER;CN="IGDA":MAILTO:nyc@igda.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR