With rising acquisition costs, the struggle to create innovative gameplay, and a marketplace that couldn't possibly get more crowded, how can mobile game developers differentiate from their competitors? How can you get players to connect with your brand and remain loyal in the face of unprecedented options? The answer may surprising you: doing good. Doing good can mean many things: selling in-game items that support charitable causes, giving consumers a way to donate instead of buying in-game cu …

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.

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 …

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.

I just moved to San Francisco from London, having been a member of the fighting game community there. I'm looking to meet other fighting game players (all skill levels allowed: beginners come and learn, pros come test your might against other players). I'm mainly looking for fighting games, but any games are welcome! Being your own controller (I have three pads and one arcade stick) as well as your own games (I have UMVC3, SSF4: AE). The meet-up will initially take place at my apartment: 550 Bat …

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 …

Love video games? Love PC, console, and arcade games? Love retro/classic video games? Do you collect classic video games? Do you like LAN parties? Do have a custom gaming PC? Do you love portable games? etc. Then, this group is for you. We want are a group who strives to meet up to play modern and classic games. All gamers are welcome.

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.

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 …

The Geekery is a community collective providing opportunities for geeks to share similar interests and fulfill their socialization needs. We are up for anything in the realm of geekiness including (but not limited to): - Board Games/RPG's - Video/PC Games (including Rock Band) - Magic/Pokemon/TCG Games - Book Readings and Discussions - Cartoons/Anime - Nerf Battles - Crafting - SciFi/Fantasy movies/books/TV series These could be group activities or just topics for discussion. Feel free to post i …

I'm starting this group to create an environment where local gamers can meet. It's focused on the game Super Smash Bros. Brawl, though this won't necessarily be the only game we play. And there's a twist! I'm the creator of a mod for Super Smash Bros. Brawl called Unstoppabrawl. This plus new stages can make the Brawl experience new again. Also I'm interested in finding fellow developers or even people just interested in the modding work I do who can help me create new, better versions of Unstop …

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.

Let's get together and plan some HoN. Looking to form a team to play with on a regular basis and pwn nubs. Msg me in game: Beefaroni69

Allons-y! Cheers - Thank you for coming to the Doctor Whovians group. - Why meet up? To hang out with like-minded Doctor Who fans and see what else we have in common. - Who should join? Anyone who enjoys Doctor Who, BBC, sci-fi/fantasy, turn of the century, history, cleverness, wit, humor, classic rock, indie rock.. - What shall we do? Meet up at least once a month, but probably more often. :-D We can watch Doctor Who episodes, try out new restaurants, host parties, play video games, play …

We invite you to International CrowdFunding Film Meetup Group. ICFFF.org bring together artists, filmers, and video game creators to meet and discuss CrowdFunding Films Who will benefit from participating in ICFF.org · Independent Artists that want to learn about the opportunities crowdfunding   creates for them · Art and Film Students interested in getting involved in or thinking about      financing their new project · Journalists and business bloggers searching for worthy topics · Anyone w …

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

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 …

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 …

I do not know many people that actually play pokemon. I want to create a group where we can get together and battle different people and even set up mini-tournaments. All good fun.