What are the problems that every game developer has? At this point they've almost become a cliche: Acquisition, Retention and Monetization. Every game developer from the solo indie to the mammoth public company needs more players, to keep those players, and to monetize those players. There are literally hundreds of companies that are founded to help developers address these challenges in one way or another. So why is it still so hard? I believe it's an education problem, and I've founded this gr …

BIG strives to demystify the video gaming industry for people of color. We assist individuals in evolving from consumers to producers of video games and apps. To accomplish our goals, BIG provides networking, outreach, mentoring, and entrepreneurship guidance to professionals and students.

Monthly get together for gaming tournaments.

This is a group for anyone currently working or interested in Game Development. We primarily discuss current games and technology, market trends and issues facing the industry. Its a great causal place to network and pick up or share some interesting tips. Feel free to make suggestions! This group is for people in game development and for those who want to be. Join us if you're an artist, programmer, designer, marketing guru, any connection to game development at any level.

We started this Meetup to bring together the best devs, designers and entrepreneurs in the local mobile games space. Come meet some friends, hear a couple of great industry speakers talk about what's cool in mobilel games. We're especially interested in Casual Game Association Minna Mingles members who may have not gotten together in a long time. Hopefully we can be a resource. Please join our Meetup and pass the URL to other friends of yours in the local Mobile games space.

The Gaming & Mobile Entrepreneurship get-together's started a few years ago at Stanford and meet every quarter in the Bay Area. The idea is simple: get together on a regular basis people who are interested in gaming, mobile and entrepreneurship. The event is open so feel free to pass around. The last events saw over 500 people from: A Bit Lucky, Blizzard, Nexon, Google, ZipZapPlay, PopCap, PlayFish, Activision, Zynga, Apple, Unity, Neowiz, EA, Booyah, Trion, Sifteo, Raptr, Playdom, Playspan, P …

Like SC2 Meetup groups in other cities, this meetup will be used to organize local meetups to do LANs, practice online together at night and attend local Barcrafts. Add your friends and let's get playing! We'll also try to work with local gaming related organizations like the IGDA for those who are interested in the field of gaming.

The focus of this meetup is on the growing field of HTML5 and javascript Game development. This is a place to learn or teach, to share tips on programming, game engines, sdks, tools for development on the web and cross platform solutions for HTML5 for iphone android ipad windows phone 7 palm. HTML5 or hybrid solutions, 2d or webgl are explored. Meetings will be held in both SF and Mountain View. Checkout our website at: http://gamesjs.com/ where you will find meetup recaps, further reading mater …

Calling everyone interested in the future of video games. Neurogame developers are using the latest emotional, cognitive, sensory and behavioral technologies to create radically compelling experiences to engage and entertain gamers worldwide. We are at the dawn of the neurogaming age, on the cusp of making the impossible possible. Come hang out and see what's next and experience everything from brain-controlled games to true augmented virtual reality experiences.

Gaming925 is a local gaming LAN group in the East Bay area. We put on BYOC LAN parties about once a month at our shop in Concord, Ca. We have about 45 Networked seats available at each event. We welcome all video gamers of all skill levels. We are a place where local gamers of all skill levels can come and enjoy a night of good old fashioned LAN parties in a fun and safe environment. We provide a SAFE, monitored and enjoyable environment for all levels and ages of gamers!  We look forward to hav …

Hunting for other LGBTQIPA geeks in the East Bay and Bay Area. Maybe you're into video games, board games, cult movies, geeky TV or video. Maybe all of the above! I'm new in town and looking to find more people who would enjoy this kind of stuff. :)

This is the place for us, (Anime/Manga/Video Game), addicts to get together and "SHOUT!!" to others what your favorite and current Anime/Manga/Video Games you are watching, reading, and playing at the moment! But most importantly, making friends that has the same interest as you do. :] There will be so many different events that will be held on here. -Dinning somewhere that is, "OH! so delicious!" -Singing until we lose our voice at karaoke places - Going on a group vacation. And so much more! B …

Welcome to A group created for geeky, quirky parents and their awesome children! We created this group to meet other parents that love; technology, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, manga, video games, gadgets, comics, board games, math, science and who would love to share these interests with their offspring. This family-oriented group is mostly geared towards children 5 and under, but kids of all ages are more than welcome. We strongly encourage all members of your family to attend our events if possi …

This is a group for role players to get together and play games in the tabletop indie rpg community. From My Life with Master to Apocalypse World, we are a group interested in playing unique and story-weaving table top rpgs. Whether you're interested in checking out some games outside of the traditional play style, or just looking for more people to play your favorite indie game, you've come to the right place.

This group is for any and all who wish to carry the torch and continue to pass time playing THE greatest Nintendo karting game ever made. We will mostly battle, because racing is highly subjective and not nearly as much fun. Be it Blockfort, the Scrape, or Double Deck (who really plays the donut?), shells will drop and balloons will pop. Bananas will be plopped on faces, mid powerslide, from the top shelf, followed by an upside-down box on your nose. 4 player is fun, but it's just too slow, so 3 …

We are a group of adult geeks who like to hang out and have fun! We will be holding meetups at a multitude of places; conventions, restaurants, bowling, my house, camping, everywhere and anything! Activities will include: gaming tournaments, anime, scifi, or fantasy marathons, comic book discussions, rockband, parties and more! I welcome suggestions, help, and other organizers! Everyone who is 18 and up is welcome!

Do you have social anxiety and have trouble meeting new people? Do you have trust issues and have difficulties forming friendships? Are you a Xbox gamer? I am creating a way to form a connection with men and women through Xbox live that may lead to in person activities Aside from gaming I enjoy playing sports and other physical activities such as hiking. I'm not a club or bar person but do enjoy socializing in activities such as poker, card and board games. I lean toward activities that are lo …

We're seeing a resurgence of interest in VR, and this group is for sharing knowledge and growing this important technology. All skill levels are welcome. Tech talks and demos are the preferred format. Each meetup will conclude with a half hour of socializing. The bay area is home to many of the original pioneers of this tech, and will be largely driving the future developments. Let's get together and change the world.

If you're familiar with terms like JJ, lurch and making popcorn then this group is for you! This is for any fellow Tecmo Super Bowl fanatics out there who are interested in meeting up on a semi-regular basis to play TSB. There's a bar called Soda Popinski's that has a NES in the back. Given that the bar is an absolute sh*t show on Friday and Saturday nights we'll plan on meeting Saturday or Sunday afternoons.

Let's get together for no apparent reason and have no apparent reason parties. NARP!

This is the meetup page for Super Nerd Night, SF redditors, Drunk Spelling Bee, SF Scavenger Hunts, SF Startup List. All with the idea that making friends should be easy and totally not scary. We've had thousands of meetups and people have make friends, found jobs, homes and even love. This group is open to everyone who can live with the simple idea that being kind to each other is awesome. Facebook for SF redditors: http://www.facebook.com/groups/205326729493152/ Facebook for Super Nerd Night:  …

A monthly meeting where our kids can meet up, share Minecraft ideas and grab some yummy food or something.

The San Francisco chapter of the IGDA

Monthly event to discuss and show-and-tell new technology: Web 2.0 to Nanotech, Digital content to video games. Cool new tech. Geeks, inventors, new companies with cool products and ANYONE curious about new tech is welcome. Visit us online @ http://www.sfnewtech.com Here's what folks say about SF New Tech: “SF New Tech is the best place in San Francisco to launch, meet or recruit for young tech companies.” –  Lars Leckie, Partner, Hummer Winblad “SF New Tech is a great environment to meet the m …

Silicon Valley New Technology "Entrepreneurs & Founders Showcase" is one of the first meetups that also welcomes consumers.  At the end of the day, all new technology will find its way to the end user! At this meetup, investors, co-founders and consumers will have an opportunity to be early adopters of the New Technology being launched in Silicon Valley! All types of technology are included with the purpose of educating, investors, co-founders, end users, dealers and consumers about the features …

Do you want to cosplay but are running into one of the following problems? No experience, no skill, no confidence, no one to cosplay with or not a whole lot of cash? Well, I noticed that there weren't any cosplay groups in the East/North Bay and I thought that it would be fun to start one myself! I'd love to get together with some like-minded people who love to cosplay! I like to work with all kinds of materials and try new things. We would be able to have crafting parties, create cosplay troupe …

Are you an Anime fan? Gamer? Manga reader? Not really for the grandeur of mass event driven meet ups and just want to hang out? Just want to meet new friends who share your interests? Live in the far East Bay? Then this will be the group for you. This group is intended for those in the East Bay (Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord etc) who don't really feel like taking a Bart trip for 30 minutes to the middle of the city to meet up. If you're elsewhere, feel free to join. We'll meet once a mont …

East County Veterans is a place you will want to check out on your return home from deployment, active duty, or on leave. We Honor ALL Branches of Service: U.S. Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, National Guard.. At our center you will find a relaxed atmosphere to sit and talk, play cards, lift weights, play video games, use computers, or watch movies with other veterans and socializing & networking with Military Families. We also offer support for life skills, help finding a job, enrolling in ben …