NY Game Dev Resources

I will try to update this list regularly, so if there is anything I missed, please let me know!

Organizations:

Babycastles – “Babycastles is a NYC based collective fostering and amplifying diverse voices in videogame culture. Babycastles provides artists support to actualize ideas and expose that work to new audiences.”

Coexist Gaming – “Coexist Gaming is a subscription-based gaming lifestyle company that provides a 360° inclusive ecosystem for community, culture, connection and opportunity. Our ecosystem is designed to provide optimized networking experiences and incubate talent that accelerates IP for game design and development. Our goal is to be the conduit for your personal growth and professional development, as they coexist.”

EGD Collective – “The EGD Collective strives to create a space where everyone, regardless of who they are or what their relationship to gaming is, can come together to support games. We work to increase the accessibility of the games industry by assisting students and individuals within every type of games community city-wide – supporting all of us working to further the games industry in NYC, diverse games, and affordable game industry education.”

Game Devs of Color Expo – “Our mission is to amplify the creative power held by people of color in games. We do this by organizing revolutionary events, uniting our vibrant community, and building access to knowledge, funding, and opportunities.”

Gumbo NYC – “We’re a collective of indie game creators located in Dumbo, Brooklyn. We’ve formed to inspire and motivate each other, stay current in the indie game makers community, and build out our skill-sharing network. Studios and game lovers are invited to connect or visit us, check out our upcoming showcases and events, and inquire about joining.”

IGDA Albany – “The mission of the IGDA Albany Chapter is to enrich the lives of game developers in upstate NY with educational and networking events.”

IGDA NYC – “The mission of the IGDA is to advance the careers and enhance the lives of game developers by connecting members with their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating on issues that affect the developer community.”

NYU Game Center – “The NYU Game Center is dedicated to the exploration of games as a cultural form and game design as creative practice. Our approach to the study of games is based on a simple idea: games matter. Just like other cultural forms – music, film, literature, painting, dance, theater – games are valuable for their own sake.”

Playcrafting – “Playcrafting is a company that empowers the game development community through events and education. We offer many different topics and curriculum in relation to game development and design taught by top instructors with real world experience.”

Roc Game Dev – “ROC Game Dev is an organization dedicated to fostering a community of game creators in Rochester, NY. Our mission is to provide a local platform for game creators at beginner, amateur, and professional levels to learn, share, and collaborate in all aspects of building games.”

Tech Valley Game Space – “Tech Valley Game Space is a diversity-focused nonprofit organization dedicated to making game development accessible to everyone! Our community and co-working space in downtown Troy, New York is a welcoming and accessible environment where professional and aspiring game developers alike come to imagine and build games, as well as to mentor, educate, and support each other.”

Wonderville – “…a new type of DIY venue – one that exists legally, with all of the proper licensing and permits, but also strives to showcase independent games, music, and art. Wonderville hosts a wide range of events, from live music, to comedy shows, from video game showcases and tournaments, to Dungeons and Dragons and board game nights.”

Discord:

Coexist Gaming
EGD Collective
IGDA Albany
IGDA NYC
LI Game Dev
NYC Gaming
Playcrafting
ROC Game Dev
Tech Valley Game Space
Women in Games NYC

Facebook:

Coexist Gaming
EGD Collective
Game Devs of Color Expo
Game Audio Network Guild – Northeast
IGDA Albany
IGDA NYC
New York City Game Audio
NYC Game Industry
NYU Game Center
Playcrafting
ROC Game Dev

Twitter:

Babycastles
Coexist Gaming
EGD Collective
Game Devs of Color Expo
Gumbo NYC
IGDA Albany
IGDA NYC
NYC Game Dev Events
NYU Game Center
Playcrafting
ROC Game Dev

Instagram:

EGD Collective
Game Devs of Color Expo
Gumbo NYC
Playcrafting

YouTube:

Coexist Gaming
Game Devs of Color Expo
IGDA Albany
IGDA NYC
Playcrafting

Meetup:

Gumbo NYC
LI Game Dev
Tech Valley Game Space
UnityNYC
Women in Games NYC

Organizations With a Strong New York Connection:

Boston GameDev – “Boston GameDev convenes many of the game-creator meetups in the greater Boston area.”

GameDevCT – “is a central point of contact for the games industry in Connecticut. This includes developers, service providers, educational institutions, researchers, etc.”

Games Industry Gathering – “A membership group open to professionals that work in the games industry that consists of regular virtual and in person events, exclusive offers, and networking opportunities.” *reading this listing does not constitute as a referral

New Jersey Game Developers – “New Jersey Game Developers is a group for game developers of all stripes, whether you prefer Video game development or board games.”