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 …

We are a group of Blender enthusiasts in Fairfield County, CT. We meet about once a month, and have a hands-on session with Blender, where you can show off your latest creations, ask questions on how to do something, or discuss tips and techniques. Whether you are into modeling, animation, 3D printing, or anything else Blender related, and whatever your level of expertise, even if you have just started using Blender, you will have a blast, and will get to meet with other people that share your p …

Join the local New York City forum for the Volumetric Society ( http://volumetric.org ) an eclectic group of innovators exploring the arts & sciences of a new world of natural user interfaces between body, brain, and spatially aware computing for the physical world.  Come exchange ideas, demo your projects, or just get exposed to the volumetric future that devices such as Kinect, Emotiv/MindWare, volumetric 3D displays and cameras and telematic interfaces are taking us. Everyone is welcome - fro …

GameDays consists of panels on a bi-weekly basis, following themes ranging from technical game mechanics and the computational problems involved, to conceptual design involving narrative, music, and art, and intersections of the three. Our intro-level panels empowers students to create games without prior coding experience, using software such as GameMaker: Studio and Unity 3D.

The DesignX Meetup Group brings design innovators together for inspiring  events and thoughtful exchanges centered on the cutting edge technologies revolutionizing our designed world. During New York City's inaugural design week you can get in the digital fabrication game through DesignX, a series of hands-on workshops bringing together leading experts from digital design and next-gen manufacturing. DesignX will consist of four days of classes and networking events, including presentations from …

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.

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 …

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 …

A way for Gamers to harness their creative energy & build fun-packed levels and 3d environments. To have exclusive training from professional game developers and work in team environments. Be prepared for the future by building portfolio pieces and gain hands on experience of how the game industry operates. Business - offering classes to Enroll, where you work in a team environment and build levels using the Unreal Development Kit - (UDK) Sign up here & Check out our latest news - www.gamedevhou …

Scheduled for every fourth Tuesday of the month from 7 pm to 8 pm, this Meetup focuses on discussions regarding the artistic and technical work that goes into game development as well as the business aspect of creating games and running a game company. The format is usually a presentation by guest speakers followed by a round-table discussion on a specific topic, where all attendees are encouraged to contribute. To facilitate this close and informal exchange of ideas, we usually keep the size of …

Establish a core group of makers who can fabricate a virtual reality prototype that can be demonstrated at expos, conventions, & eventually, investors. The same way people got together to form computer companies out of their garages in the late 70's & 80's, we can form a group that could potentially become a business.

This group is for discussing 3D in the browser such as WebGL, NaCL, and Stage3D. Most WebGL groups exist on the west coast (WebGL Camp, L.A. WebGL Meeting) so it only makes sense that a NYC group should arise.

fat cat fab lab is a new undertaking of the fat cat club, music, and gaming venue on 75 Christopher street. We are expanding to include a small Maker facility that will provide access to digital fabrication equipment and related hacker, maker, crafter, and hardware enthusiast tools and workshops.

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 …

Want to battle, trade, or simply just have a great time with your fellow Pokemaniacs in NYC? This group is for you!

I started this group to bring together those developers with an interest in OpenGL, WebGL, Canvas and HTML 5.

This group is open to designers, architects, engineers, enthusiasts and the like that use Google's SketchUp modeling software. Our goal is to build a large community where members can serve as support to each other and where we can periodically discuss best practices, tips & tricks, plug-ins & plug-in creation; as well as do local workshops, showcase users and highlight case studies.

This is a meetup group for anyone interested in Motion Capture. Whether you are an animator using motion capture data, a technician working in a mocap studio, or a producer or director looking for information on motion capture and what it can do for your next project,  then this group is for you.