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Play NYC Game Expo Reveals 1st All-Star Exhibitors

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I’ve been keeping up with the 2019 Play NYC event and if this happening is something brand new to you then you might want to click HERE to learn more about it. Once you’re up to speed you can better appreciate the latest announcement that we’ve documented below.

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The Press Release:
The two-month countdown to the 3rd annual Play NYC has begun and Playcrafting revealed today the first 26 exhibitors from studios big and small that will show off their games at the largest, two-day game convention this August 10th and 11th at Metropolitan Pavilion (125 W 18th Street).

“Last year we wanted to bring in more developers than ever before,” says Dan Butchko, Founder & CEO of Playcrafting, the convention organizer. “For 2019, we’re doubling down, making sure we have an even more diverse mix of games and studios that showcase the true essence and impact of the U.S. gaming community. We’re excited to share others who will join this awesome line-up in the weeks ahead.”

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Play NYC, New York’s Premier Game Convention Returns With A New Home

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The Press Release:
Playcrafting announced today it’s bringing the 3rd annual Play NYC – the biggest, two-day game convention in New York – back to the Big Apple in a new home – the Metropolitan Pavilion (125 W 18th Street) – designed to harness, elevate and celebrate the true essence and impact of the U.S. gaming community on August 10th and 11th. Visit play-nyc.com for more details. Tickets are now on sale HERE. Exhibitor and Press can apply via the links on the website listed below.

“In 2017, we gave NYC its first dedicated game convention. In year two, we took everything to the next level, doubling the number of exhibitors and games, expanding our live stream with the biggest names in the industry, and more,” said Dan Butchko, Founder and CEO of Playcrafting and the convention organizer. “Gaming keeps growing in the U.S. because of its talented community of creators and fans. This year, we’re going back to our roots, ensuring everything about Play NYC – from the look of the show to its hundreds of playable booths – reflects, celebrates and creates opportunities for creators and fans to unite through the power of games.”
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Play NYC To Debut Six “Graffiti Games” Installations by First-Generation Immigrant Developers

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The Press Release:
To celebrate what makes New York City and the American gaming industry so special, Playcrafting – the organizers of the Play NYC convention – announced today it will unveil six new “Graffiti Game” installations created by local, first-generation immigrant game developers at the 2nd annual Play NYC on Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Manhattan Center (311 W 34th St., NYC) from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

“The ‘Graffiti Games’ initiative was launched at Play NYC last year to celebrate all-star developers, giving them free reign to create original games that reflect their creativity and personal stories,” said Dan Butchko, Playcrafting’s founder and CEO. “From the exhibiting studios to the thousands of players who attend from around the world, Play NYC reflects the diversity that makes New York City so special. We’re honored to celebrate these talented developers and bring more people together when the city and nation need it most.”

Like graffiti on a wall, the “Graffiti Games” installations are created exclusively for Play NYC to surprise guests with experiences like no other, around every corner. This year, Playcrafting is partnering with the International Game Developers Association Foundation (IGDA Foundation) and the Bigglesworth Family Foundation to bring the installations to life inside of the six opera boxes that frame Manhattan Center’s historic Hammerstein Ballroom stage for up to 10,000 attendees to discover. The installations and their developers will also be featured on Play NYC’s Twitch stream for thousands more to see.
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Play NYC @ Hammerstein Ballroom

Play NYC is New York’s Premier Annual Gaming Convention. Its goal is to boost the up-and coming developers and bringing gamers together. Taking place at The Hammerstein Ballroom, it will have a 100% playable 4 floor venue full of exhibitors, press, and influencers in a city that has been demanding a gaming convention for years.

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Play NYC @ Hammerstein Ballroom

Play NYC is New York’s Premier Annual Gaming Convention. Its goal is to boost the up-and coming developers and bringing gamers together. Taking place at The Hammerstein Ballroom, it will have a 100% playable 4 floor venue full of exhibitors, press, and influencers in a city that has been demanding a gaming convention for years.

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