February 2010

02/09/2010: Arkadium Game Design Workshop Series: Casual Game Design

Registration has opened for the second session in Arkadium's game design workshop series. Titled, "Casual Game Design", the session plans to cover topics such as casual games, games & meaning, form & content, and designing interaction.

 

02/09/2010: NY Gaming February 2010 Meetup

Want to meet others involved in the creation of games in the NYC area? Then swing on by the monthly NY Gaming Meetup for drinks and demos on February 9th.

 

02/09/2010: Babycastles Presents: Global Game Jam Arcade

Babycastles, New York's first independent games arcade, is throwing an opening party for it's newest collection of locally developed indie arcade games this Tuesday, Feb. 9th at 8PM.

02/11/2010: NYCGI Meet N' Drink: February 2010

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.

02/13/2010: Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll Launch Party

To celebrate their latest release, *Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll*, SEGA of America is hosting a launch event at the *Nintendo World Store* this Saturday from noon until 3PM. Those who attend may have their pictures taken with characters from the game including AiAi and Miss Chiquita, and register to compete in a *Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll* tournament, as well as purchase the game.

02/16/2010 - 02/17/2010: Engage! Expo 2010

The Engage! Expo returns in 2010 to provide companies the critical information they need to engage with and monetize youth online. Coverage includes virtual worlds, games, virtual goods, branded apps, web-enabled toys and mobile devices.

 

02/16/2010: IGDA Drink Night: February 2010

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!

 

Update: Due to weather, this event has been postponed until Feb. 16th.

 

02/17/2010: Will Wright: What Makes Games (Good) For Learning

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.

 

02/18/2010: NYU Game Center: Alex Galloway - Philosophy & Games

"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."

 

02/23/2010: IGDA Game Dev Meetup: Leveraging Facebook for Games

After a long hiatus, the IGDA Game Developers’ Meetup is starting again this month. Scheduled for every fourth Tuesday of the month from 7 pm to 8 pm, this Meetup focuses on discussions regarding the artistic and technical work that goes into game development as well as the business aspect of creating games and running a game company.

 

02/24/2010: Arkadium Game Design Workshop Series: Multiplayer Game Design

Registration is now open for the third session in Arkadium's game design workshop series. Entitled, "Multiplayer Game Design", the session plans to cover topics such as online multiplayer games, game economies, player roles and social interaction.