Play NYC 2020 kicks off tomorrow

Play NYC will be going digital starting tomorrow (Monday, August 10).

The annual video game convention will take place through August 16 for a week of panels, demos, and talks. A slew of developers, including One Method Monkey, Kinsoul Studio, and Triple Topping will be on hand to showcase their games. You can check out their schedule here.

You can still get free tickets for the event here. All ticket holders will gain $100 off Playcrafting’s forthcoming Learn Unity in 8 Weeks online course, which starts on Monday, August 31. There’s also a chance to win a key for SuperMash. You can check out our review of last year’s Play NYC here.

Play NYC 2020 will stream on Monday through Friday at 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. EST and Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. EST.

The five best games from Play NYC 2019

This past weekend, hundreds of developers showcased their latest and future games at Play NYC. With thousands packing the Metropolitan Pavilion, many walked away with their new favorite game. We look at five games that stood out at NYC”s biggest gaming convention. Follow Play NYC on Facebook and Twitter for updates on next year’s event.

Hey Cutie

Developed by One Method Monkey, Hey Cutie combines the excitement of dating with the thrill of board games. Your goal is to date as many people as possible, and there's a wide variety of individuals for your choosing. In order to win their hearts, though, you must build stats and throw on some fancy attire. The Kickstarter for Hey Cutie is set to go live in September. You can sign up for their mailing list here.

Battle Royale For Your Heart

Mixing battle royales and romance, visual novel Battle Royale For Your Heart lets you find a partner both on and off the battlefield. Developed by LegendEx Games, you'll be able to choose from multiple partners. If you're only interested in battle, you can simply ignore the romance portion. You can download the demo here.

Tomato Smush Bois

Developed by Blake Andrews, Tomato Smush Bois is a great throwback to '80s gaming. In the game, your goal is to destroy as many tomatoes as possible. As you continue doing damage, the screen becomes drenched in red and green pixels. While there's no release date for this game, follow Andrews on Twitter for any updates.

Repertoire

Repertoire allows you to make beautiful music without any prior music experience. All you need is a smartphone and your fingers. Developed by Playful People, this game features a plethora of beloved piano classics such as Bach's "Little Prelude No. 939" and Chopin's "Grande Valse Brillante". You can pick up a free beta test version here.

The Last Hex

Developed by That Indie Studio, The Last Hex is a deckbuilding RPG in the vein of Slay the Spire and Dimensions of Dreams. After picking your class, you're off to battle numerous enemies in randomized worlds. With the correct cards in hand, you'll be able to fend them off. The game is currently in early access.

Devolver Digital heading to Play NYC

Beloved indie publisher Devolver Digital has announced today plans to appear at Play NYC.

They’ll be on hand to showcase Heave Ho, which is slated to be released on the Nintendo Switch and Steam in the near future. The game is developed by French indie studio Le Cartel, who also teamed with Devolver Digital for the release of Mother Russia Bleeds. Heave Ho simply has one objective: don’t die.

Tickets for Play NYC are on sale here. The convention takes place on August 10 and August 11 inside Manhattan’s Metropolitan Pavilion.

First round of exhibitors for Play NYC 2019 revealed

With less than two months away from Play NYC, the first string of exhibitors have been unveiled.

Studios such as Crispy Games Company, RTEmit Studio, and Ape Tribe Games will be on hand to showcase some upcoming games. The newly announced lineup can be seen below.

Play NYC will arrive at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City on August 10th and August 11th. This year will include a unique Bose AR-cade, which will feature a slew of audio AR games. Tickets are on sale to the general public here.

Last year’s Play NYC brought over 5,000 gaming fans together inside Hammerstein Ballroom. More information about the two day gaming convention can be found on their website.

Confirmed exhibitors

Ape Tribe Games

Astral Clocktower Studios, LLC

Bose AR

Computer Lunch

Crispy Games Company

Decoy Games

Haiduc LLC

Hot Chocolate Games

initialPrefabs

Jimmy Ellerth Entertainment LLC

KinSoul Studio

LegendEx Games

Macho Zero Productions

MHarris Games

MindIsle Games

One Method Monkey, LLC

Playcrafting

Pseudozap

RTEmit Studio

Scary Good Studios LLC

snowhydra

That Indie Studio

WhaleFood Games

Windy Games, LLC

Wirescribe Corp

Zero Eden Games