Spotlight On: Miharo Games

In the third episode of locally produced game development podcast "Another Castle", Greg Trefry talks ‘big games’, the design of casual games, and game appreciation.

The NYC IGDA drink night is an informal get-together for game industry folks of all stripes. Whether you have been in the biz for years, or just looking to get your foot in the door, everyone is welcome!

In the second episode of local game development podcast "Another Castle", Anna Anthropy discusses her games and the craft of game design.

"Philosophy & Games" -- For centuries philosophers have explored the concepts of "game" and "play," from Friedrich Schiller's notion of the "play-drive" to Johan Huizinga's image of "the human as player." In this presentation Alex Gallowy will explore the interplay between philosophy and games in these and other writers, ending with a quick introduction to the contemporary trend known as "object-oriented philosophy."

Systems of Play, a free video game design workshop series sponsored by local developer Arkadium, jumped off at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan last Wednesday. The event, titled Game Design Fundamentals, drew a crowd of around 40 people and was an entertaining and informative evening.

In the first episode of local game development podcast "Another Castle", Frank Lantz discusses his career, his games, the creative process, and the future of games.

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We're pleased to announce the next NYCGI Meet n' Drink will take place on February 11th. Come on down and enjoy brews and excellent conversation with other members of the local community.

Join visionary game designer Will Wright, whose creations include SimCity, The Sims, Spore, and many others, for a discussion on digital games and how they support and encourage learning.

Well, we always thought the brews at Barcade were a little otherworldly; now it’s been confirmed! It was recently discovered that our favorite gaming theme pub was actually built on an old burial ground... spooky.