THIS IS THE GATHERING FOR THE ELITE GROUP OF GAMERS, THIS IS WHERE YOU BRING YOUR GAMING TO THE TOP OR GET LEFT BEHIND, THIS IS WHERE BOY MEETS GAMER, THIS IS WHERE YOU BECOME A CONTENDER. THIS IS JUST MORE THAN RECOGNITION, THIS IS FOR IT ALL, THIS IS MORE THAN JUST FOR BRAGGING RIGHTS, THIS IS THE ABILITY TO EARN THE RESPECT FOR YOUR IMPECCABLE VIDEO GAMING SKILLS, THIS IS BEYOND LEISURE OR PLEASURE, THIS IS FOR THE GLORY. THIS IS WHERE BOY/GIRL MEETS GAMER AND GAMER MEETS CONTENDER. SO LETS P …

This is a group for anyone interested in design and development of physical, video, or mobile games. We share projects we are working on, provide feedback on works in progress, and help each other bring our ideas to market. All skill levels are welcome to join.

The Cross-Platform Games Meetup New York is a meeting place for anyone interested in creating cross-platform games. It will provide a platform for learning and collaboration around the development, distribution, and monetization of cross-platform games. The list of platforms and devices is constantly growing--Desktop, Browser, Facebook, iOS, Android, Windows 8, Kindle, Nook, etc. We will explore general approaches, business models, design considerations, platforms, and technology. Look forward t …

Do you remember playing those joystick arcade games in the 80s and 90s growing up? Waiting your turn in line behind a big arcade game and putting your quarter near the screen? Kids these days don't even know how to use a joystick. This group is about reliving your past and playing those arcade games you loved like Street fighter 1, 2 & champion edition and Mortal Kombat 1 & 2. Remember these classics of the 90's? Remember retro arcade games of the 80s, like: Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong JR, Double D …

Work hard. Game hard. I am an entrepreneur, an athlete, and a gamer. I know I am not alone out there. This group will focus on the 21st century professional. Helping break down the wall between business and gaming culture that will allow real networking to get done with great company, a drink in one hand, and a controller in the other. Come be a part of the golf course for the 21st century professional male and female.

A group dedicated practicing and improving our fighting game skills. Come hang out with us, get some match up experience, network with other gamers who share similar interests. We practice mainly on Sunday nights on Xbox 360. People of all skill levels are welcome. We have a stream that we're developing but we also record matches. Join the Facebook group here and be a part of the 8 bit community (http://www.facebook.com/groups/190980590946975/)

Calling all Gamers! I have a dream...by the year 2030, our games will have replaced Life, UNO and Monopoly in everyone's house. When I tell someone that I play board games, they won't say "Like Risk and Monopoly?", but "Like Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan and Stoneage?" To be a part of this revolution, JOIN US in our 1st Annual International Table Top Day event being held at the East Side/Mt Hope YMCA. We are holding the event at the Y because the Y is full of families that love gaming - but …

Goals The goal of this group is to bring local Game Developers together in order to learn from one another, network and possibly even create a game (or games) together. We're looking to re-create the atmosphere of the good old days. The days when today's top guru's started in back rooms and basements working on a labor of love. It's never too late to get started if you're willing to work with a group and put in sweat equity. Are you a hobby game programmer? Professional looking to do more? All a …

Game Like a Boss. Gather your friends or meet new ones in this anyone joins, anything goes organized group of general awesomeness. Games will always be decided in advance and multiple games can be accommodated. We have a dedicated hookup at LAN Centers in Brooklyn, NYC, and Greenlawn and have the capacity to do bigger events in any venue with decent internet when the time arises. Titles include: League of Legends, Call of Duty, StarCraft 2, Counter-Strike, Madden, Super Street Fighter 4, and man …

Welcome to the Southern Connecticut Game Developers' Meetup Group! This group is for people interested in any part the game development process: game programming, art, music, design, narrative, marketing, etc. Let's meet up, talk, collaborate, share ideas, and make some games!

The New York Games Forum is an organization dedicated to supporting NYC's game industry.  From game developers to designers to creatives and investors, the Forum provides a platform for those interested in the creation of games to connect and learn.

We started this Meetup to bring together the best devs, designers and entrepreneurs in the local social, casual and MMORPG games space. Come meet some friends, hear a couple of great industry speakers talk about what's cool in games. We're especially interested in Casual Game Association Minna Mingles members and IGDA 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 gaming …

It is my philosophy that empowering females to delve into video gaming freely and expressively in fashion, science, and media can open the doors to more opportunities. I want young females to not feel discouraged to pursue a career in the video game industry and older females to not feel awkward among other games. I hope to promote games designed for females in mind and participate in holding events for females. Because what I stand for is a niche away from the norm, I strive to create a balance …

Looking for something fun to do tonight? Stop playing video games online and come out and party in the real world at one of our events! Our aim is to bring back the golden days of interactive game play where shoulder-to-shoulder button smashing chaos is the norm. We take your favorite consoles from yesterday and today and combine them to create a truly unique social gaming experience among venues in the New England area. Interested in classics? Expect to see some of your favorites such as Duck H …

Ever combined the Web, Second Life, World of Warcraft, Google Earth, Nintendo, Xbox Kinect, Facebook, Moore's Law and the unfolding human experience into a single thought (which, perhaps, you then Twittered over your iPhone)? Working on an art or web or game or virtual world project? Have an avatar? Are an avatar? Think video games can save the world or that the world is already a video game? (Or think that's the worst thing you've ever heard?) Does Snow Crash ring any bells even if you're way t …

This group was founded on the simple principle that video games are infinitely more fun when you can play them with other people. So come have a beer, toss some blue shells, catch some ghosts, and have some fun! 3DS games with awesome multiplayer that you should probably buy: Fire Emblem: Awakening Kid Icarus: Uprising Luigi's Mansion Mario Kart 7 Monster Hunter 3 Star Fox (Have a suggestion for the game list? Let us know!) Note: This meetup group is intended for people who are 21 years of age …

When Long Island Dave and Buster's arcades just aren't cutting it anymore, this group is for you! This is a group for anyone on Long Island who collects, restores, or simply loves play real arcade video games and pinball machines. Long Island arcade enthusiasts should join this group so we may: • Meet up and play games • Share game repair tips • Buy and sell machines with one another • Hold arcade tournaments and other events • Travel to arcade events/hotspots in the tri-state area …

The new and improve Unity3d meetup group. Ours Goals Are: 1) Building a deeper understanding of Unity technology in the New York area. 2) Bringing together like minded developers, artist, designers, musicians and others interested in creating great game play experiences.

A place for RPG players, manga lovers, board gamers, comic readers, sci-fi/fantasy fans, video gamers (modern and retro), convention goers, cosplayers, etc. Don't forget to check out the Message Board for activity!

This group is a great way for young (Approx : 20-35) LGBT Geeks to make new geek and/or gaymer friends and just hang out! Anyone can join, as long as you 1. are an LGBT geek, or 2. admire them. It can be hard to fit into the gay community when you're a gay geek and this group is a safe haven for gay geeks and their admirers. So, please join this group and let the Video Gaming References (pwn it!), MIT Science Degrees, Thick Rim Glasses!, Apple Computer Obsessions, and horribly uncoordinated outf …

For otaku's by otaku'sDescriptionWelcome to Otaku-Haven, lets get started shall we? O-ta-ku / ō’täko͞o : [Noun]: Japanese term used to refer to people with obsessive interests, particularly anime, manga, or video games. Ha•ven / ˈhāvən: [Noun]: A place of refuge or sanctuary We are a not-for-profit group organization composed of people ranging from experts in the fields of science, business, music and art; to college students studying within their own respective fields; to high school student …

Looking for those who think they have the skills in Sega Genesis Hockey NHL 94 EA Sports. Anyone whose anyone knows this is the game to be played and where legends can be made. Do you have the skills? You have played your friends, and have won, but does that make you the best? Maybe, but only one way to find out. Looking for real competition in this game. I don;t want to hear about other years, or other games. BYOC.. Bring your own controller. 7 game series. 10 Minute Periods No Line changes Off …

Meet up with other self-identified geeks. Interests include (but are not limited to) Sci-fi/Fantasy, Anime, Video games, Board games, Roleplaying games, Science and technology, Internet memes, and web comics. Rules: 1. In order to join the group you must answer all of the profile questions. A picture is not mandatory but does help to distinguish members with the same name. 2. If you attend an event you will receive a silly title and become an official member. 3. People who have not attended any …

(Gratefully ripped off from our sister group http://www.meetup.com/Geek-Culture-Group/) Meet up with other self-identified geeks. Interests include (but are not limited to) Sci-fi/Fantasy, Anime, Video games, Board games, Roleplaying games, Science and technology, Internet memes, and web comics. Rules: 1. In order to join the group you must answer all of the profile questions. A picture is not mandatory but does help to distinguish members with the same name. 2. If you attend an event you will r …

A group devoted to League of Legends. Events include LAN parties, tournaments, and LoL drinking games (custom matches where players take shots on tower kills). Enthusiastic theorycrafters, pro junglers, and fun gamers all welcome.

Are you a working professional or college student who prefers the company of other geeks? Do you find yourself frequently wishing there was some sort of watering hole for people like you who watch Adult Swim, revel in the joys of DDR/video games, read esoteric books, and indulge shamelessly in intelligent debate? Do you hate hipsters with an undying passion? Do you need people to drink shamelessly with in order to summon the courage to get on stage to croon in front of a large crowd of karaoke g …

Otaku (おたく / オタク?) is a Japanese term used to refer to people with obsessive interests, particularly anime, manga or video games. In modern Japanese slang, the term otaku is most often equivalent to "geek" However, it can relate to a fan of any particular theme, topic, hobby or any form of entertainment. Whether you are a stereotypical nerd/geek or not, this is a place to gather together to watch/read/discuss our favorite manga, anime, games. All are welcome in all areas. Meet fellow enthusiast …

How many people out there love board and card games and their partner or friends don't? For me, it all started as a child growing up in the 60's, no video games, no pc, just books or T.V., which by the way in England only had 4/5 hours a day programming. So board games became an intrical part of every day life. But here in the states things were different, it seems, and most of my friends considered board games to be bored games. So here we are, hosting an entertaining evening of fun and games f …