Gamer's Tech Lounge Retro/VR Casual Mixer
Details
LOCATION:
BX Start
337 E. 162ND ST
BRONX, NY, 10451
ENTRY FEE FOR ADULTS: $25
ENTRE FEE FOR TEENS (W/School ID): $15
PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR. (CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS PREFERRED)
Online Payment Link to come!
🎮👾 BGN Presents: The Gamer's Tech Lounge! 🎮👾
📍 Join us for a blend of old-school and next-gen gaming! 🕹️ Whether you're a fan of Genesis or PS5, we've got you covered. Dive into immersive VR experiences, get nostalgic with retro games, or explore out-of-the-box gaming sensations like Mugen and Card Wars Saga. PLUS, witness the magic of 3D printing!
Games and Tech listed below:
Retro Game Systems
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Nintendo (NES)
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Super Nintendo
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Sega Genesis
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Nintendo 64
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GameCube
Current Gen Systems
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PlayStation 4
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PlayStation 5
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Xbox Seriex X
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Nintendo Switch
Virtual Reality
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Oculus Rift
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Oculus Quest 1/2
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PlayStation VR 2
Unique Game Setups
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(NIXED)Hyperspin - A multiple-system arcade front for retro games, run on PC
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Mugen - A 2D or 2.5D fighting engine where anyone from any genre can fight anyone else.
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Card Wars Saga - Mugen-based fan-made game with classic gaming characters throughout the gaming multiverse going toe-to-toe
Tech Showcase:
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Chat GPT: The world renown AI-powered language model developed by OpenAI, capable of generating human-like text based on context and past conversations.
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3D Printing: 3D printing or additive manufacturing is a process of making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file.
Refreshments will be made available!
The Gamer's Tech Lounge is a new initiative to create a safe, soft-networking atmosphere for gamers and tech enthusiasts alike. We seek to provide people with a unique "third place" between home, school, and work to meet new people and build strong relationships amidst fresh and familiar technology! We also seek to broaden our patrons' horizons with exposure to career growth information and opportunities in the tech sector.
This event will be co-sponsored by The Bronx Gaming Network and Dreamyard.