WHAT: 

• The 3rd Annual Play NYC is the biggest, 2-day game convention in New York. People of all ages will experience 130+ games of all kinds (mobile, PC, tabletop, VR), interactive installations, live tournaments and exclusive game debuts from studios big and small. Visit play-nyc.com for more details. 

• Click here for press + influencer all-access passes to both days. Pick up passes at the entrance of the Metropolitan Pavilion upon arrival. Bring photo ID.

• Exclusive game debuts & features include:

  • Traveling “Bose AR-cade” to debut 10 heads up, hands free audio AR games created by NY developers on the Bose AR platform. Part of Bose and Playcrafting’s year-long alliance to invest in U.S. game developers. 

• Bose City Block “Audio ARventure” created by iNK STORIES.

• Attendees will put on Bose’s AR frames for a guided “Audio ARventure” tour for a glimpse of NYC streets (and subways) in the 1950s with surprises around every corner. Voiced by Lloyd Floyd “the man of the 1036 voices.”

• 5 “Graffiti Games” created by LGBTQ developers to honor the talent & impact of LGBTQ community in gaming and the importance of creating a safe space for all to be their authentic selves. Click here for more! 

• New level for Playcrafting’s Global Game Jam winners’ game Rats, Roaches, and Roombas created live onsite using Unreal Engine with a live, on-stage tournament on Sunday. 

• Devolver Digital brings its not-yet-released game Heave Ho – a physics-based local multiplayer adventure for up to 4 players with a simple goal – don’t fall to your death!

• Live tournaments onsite for Decoy Games’ Swimsanity! before it officially launches this summer, Exog3n Studios’ Maui Wowie, the new level for Unreal Engine’s Rats, Roaches, and Roombas created live at Play NYC, and more.

• “Games For Change Island” featuring 10 social impact games made from studios & organizations from around the world, including Nintendo, Ubisoft, National Film Board of Canada, Nomada Studio, and more.

WHEN:

• Press & Influencer-Only Preview: Saturday, 8/10, from 9-10 a.m. (Exhibitor + event organizer interviews available)

• General Public Convention Hours: Saturday, 8/10 & Sunday, 8/11 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

WHERE:

• Metropolitan Pavilion (125 W 18th Street) 

• Play NYC activities will be live streamed on Playcrafting’s Twitch page. 

COST: 

• Press & Influencers: Complete this form for free admittance to all aspects of the convention, industry-only lounge & industry-only party. 

• General Admission: Tickets start at $25.00 per person. Purchase here.