Esports New York

August: Animating the game && Building Agentic Solvers for games

As a follow up from FlutterCon we are excited to welcome Yuhao Feng and see his presentation he recently did at FlutterCon, as well as Shafik Quoraishee who works at the new york times as a game engineer, and has been experimenting with flutter and games recently. Special thanks to [VIAM](https://www.viam.com/) for hosting us this month! We're looking forward to another great evening of learning and networking! **Agenda:** 6:00 : Doors open. **Remember your ID**! 6:30 : Welcome message & Announcements 6:35 : 1st Presentation 7:15 : Door Prizes 7:20 : 2nd Presentation 8:00 : Door Prizes **Building an Agentic Solver For the New York Times Crosswords and Wordle** Shafik Quoraishee is a game developer at the New York Times who works on Crossplay, Wordle, Connections, the New York Times Crosswords and more. He also writes for the Times where he focuses on the intersection between AI and Games **Animating the game - Flutter at Draftkings** This talk shows how we married Flutter's UI, Flame's game loop, and Rive's designer-driven motion — all orchestrated by a clean Riverpod architecture that keeps live game state flowing reactively from socket to screen — to transform a live data feed into a smooth, engaging fan experience.

Virtual Support Hours (Beta Program)

Brotaku x OS NYC: Smash Tournament Comedy Show

Chronic Illness & Medical Trauma Support Group with Aleah

Lose in the final seconds

Women's Weekly Support Group for Abuse Recovery w/Jilliam

**\*THIS EVENT IS FOR ESTABLISHED MEMBERS ONLY. YOU MUST HAVE ATTENDED A FIRST-TIMERS MEETING PRIOR TO SIGNING UP FOR THIS GROUP.\*** Welcome to the women's and those who are non-binary Narcissistic Abuse Support Group. This meeting is for ESTABLISHED MEMBERS, focusing specifically on Women's issues and any other topic while promoting openness, sisterhood, and empowerment. It is a safe, cozy space for those who identify as female or non-binary to share more intimately about having survived any kind of abusive relationship with a narcissist - romanic, platonic, familial, etc - or are currently in one and in need of support. The cycle of abuse from the love-bombing to the trauma bond to the devaluation to the discard is never-ending and makes you feel alone. Please come and share your experience, this is a supportive place to vent and talk. ***LINKS WILL BE SENT OUT A FEW HOURS BEFORE THE MEETING STARTS VIA THE E_MAIL YOU SIGNED UP TO MEETUP WITH AND IN YOUR MEETUP PRIVATE MESSAGES*** \*If this is your first time here, please sign up for a first timers group. We do this to ensure the safety of our members, and our hosts as this is a very personal subject. We also do this to ensure all new members will get a chance to share and introduce themselves as meetings usually fill up with large wait lists, this is a way for us to properly meet each of you. Instructions are posted in the First Timers events and we appreciate your cooperation in advance!\* **Please take the time to review just a couple things before joining:** 1. I am not a mental health counselor, licensed counselor, doctor, or coordinator. I am simply someone who has had a similar experience to the people who meet in these groups. No advice or suggestions in here are to be taken as medical advice. Please see your physician before changing any medication routines, or before making any large life changing decisions. You may discuss coping mechanisms you have learned in a therapy group, or discuss medications that work for you, but be advised this is NOT medical advice, nor is anything in this group intended to be used for the purpose of a diagnosis or for treatment purposes. Please consult a physician or a mental health counselor, this group is not a therapy group, it is a support group. If you are in dire need of help, suicidal, or in an unsafe situation, please contact your local police or helpline ASAP. 2. I am not an attorney. Nothing said or discussed by me, or anyone else in this group is to be construed as legal advice. We may guide you towards helpful legal resources, but we are in NO way, shape, or form, giving you legal advice. Do not take any advice pertaining to law enforcement, courts, any sort of restraining order, attorney references, legal resources, suggestions, etc. as true legal advice. It is simply a suggestion for you to have for your own personal use to make your own personal judgment as what is best for you and your situation. 3. Please remember that not everyone’s experiences are your own. Every one deals with things in different ways, every one copes in different ways, every one reacts in different ways, and every one finds solutions in different ways. Be polite to your group mates, please. 4. NO SOLICITATION. We offer free resources from time to time. Members love posting informational videos regarding the topics discussed during our meetings and that is absolutely wonderful, we love sharing knowledge! BUT, do not come in here selling MLM products, classes, tools, therapy groups, medication, pamphlets, booklets, or any sort of products UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY KERRIN. We do not take kindly to messaging other members trying to push beliefs or information. 5. There may be mentions of abuse. 6. We encourage everyone to chat and talk and make friends outside the group if you feel comfortable, we love making new friends and broadening our support group! Enjoy! **In-Meeting RULES** * NO contacting other members through the meeting chat or Meetup private messages without going through an organizer first to ask permission. Please contact an organizer immediately if you are contacted without consent, or generally made to feel uncomfortable by someone to an organizer. * If you feel triggered, please mute your computer or briefly sign out. The organizer will let you back in no questions asked. * Please RAISE HANDS and do not interrupt or talk over each other. * Do not raise your voice at another member or the organizer. * Do not bring up controversial topics unrelated to narcissism. * Do not use slurs. The use of a slur or any prejudice towards a group of people will result in removal. * Keep mentions of suicidal ideation and physical or sexual abuse general. Please avoid more graphic detail. * Try to use "I" statements.

Level Up Tuesday with IGDA

Join IGDA NYC at Coexist Gamehouse for a Level Up Tuesday! Meet with some of the IGDA NYC board members and here about other game dev events happening all over NYC. **Important: Meetup is not the RSVP platform for this event.** **You must register through the Coexist link below.** RSVPing on Meetup alone does **not** count and will **not** waive the **$20 cover charge**. **Official RSVP link:** [https://www.coexistgaming.com/event-details/level-up-tuesday-with-igda-2/form](https://www.coexistgaming.com/event-details/level-up-tuesday-with-igda-2/form) **Schedule** **6:00 PM–8:00 PM** — Networking Connect with fellow NYC game developers. **Also:** Bring your laptop or gaming device if you want to show off what you’re working on.

US Open Fan Week 🎾Qualifying Tournament!

On Thursday, August 27th, let’s see the US Open Qualifying Tournament! 🎾 Event is free. You’re welcome to join and leave whenever! Details on locations and times below: US Open Fan Week Thursday, August 27th 9:30am to 2pm Gates open at 10am Game starts at 11am Free, but need to get US Open Fan Access Pass USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Courts 4 to 17 Flushing Meadows Corona Park Link to sign up for US Open Fan Access Pass [https://fanpass.usopen.org/](https://fanpass.usopen.org/) Of course, please reach out if you have any questions! The not so fun rule on RSVPs Please only RSVP if you think you can make it and adjust your RSVP asap if anything changes (as there are other people who would like your spot). Two no shows or cancellations within 6 hours results in a 4 month ban. I will send a reminder 24 hours in advance to the group Thanks and can't wait to see you!

⚽️✨🌙@Gensevoort 🥅Master League (Advanced football Session- INVITE ONLY)

***\*\*\* New members MUST send a short introduction about their football background before RSVPing. Email: [HRFCNY@gmail.com](mailto:HRFCNY@gmail.com)*** ***\*\* Current and former NCAA D1–D3, semi-professional, MLSNEXTPro, and pro players are encouraged to reach out. Please send brief intro.*** ***All new members are reviewed before being approved. Our goal is to bring together serious players in a competitive, enjoyable, and respectful environment while maintaining a strong standard of gameplay.*** * **MasterLeague Hosted by *Hudson River FC*** Each session features six carefully balanced teams, with consideration given to player ability, fitness, positional fit, and on-field chemistry. Hudson River FC is a close-knit NYC football community made up of current and former professionals, MLS NEXT Pro players, collegiate athletes, and experienced high-level players. Our sessions are designed to help players sharpen their technical skills, maintain match fitness, and compete in a fast-paced, good football IQ environment. Coaching, feedback, and mentorship are provided throughout the season to support player development both on and off the field. **Guidelines**: No slide tackles allowed! Make your own calls. Please arrive 15 minutes early! Embrace creativity! **Payment Information:** After signing up, please proceed to secure your spot Payment methods: Venmo: @slamslam008 (Please indicate date & location) Zelle: (Message me for Zelle info) **Attire:** We provide colored pinnies for our games, but please also bring a white and black tee. **Weather Policy:** Games take place rain or shine unless you receive a cancellation notification from us. **Disclaimer:** Our soccer session is not liable for any injuries that may occur while playing. By RSVPing to attend our games, you accept full responsibility for your personal belongings and waive any right to hold the group responsible

NYCIF Cup Series - NYCIF World Cup 1 Day-Tournament

🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Meetup (Easy English) @ New York 6pm

🌏 Make new international friends in New York. Come alone, practise your English, and enjoy a relaxed social night. 😊 A friendly meetup for networking, language exchange, and real conversation — open to everyone. Why People Love Lounge Asia 🍜 Asian-focused event 🤝 Many guests come alone 💬 No need for perfect English 🌏 No games or forced introductions — just enjoy the conversation Lounge Asia began within the Asian community, so people from Asia often feel comfortable and at home here. At the same time, everyone is welcome — locals, expats, travellers, students, returnees, digital nomads, and globally minded people. ━━━━━━━━━━ How to Join 1️⃣ Tap "RSVP" on this page 2️⃣ Show your Meetup QR code at reception 3️⃣ Collect your name tag and start meeting people ✅ Limited capacity — please RSVP early Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time. ━━━━━━━━━━ How to Find Us 📍 Venue A bar near Herald Square Herald Square area, New York ⏰ Start Time — New York Local Time Sep 1st 6pm-9pm ⚠️ Important: This is the local time in New York. Meetup may display Brisbane time or another time zone, so please follow the local time shown above. 🚶 Getting There The venue will be a bar near Herald Square. Full venue details and directions will be updated here. Our Lounge Asia organisers will be there to welcome you 😊 ━━━━━━━━━━ 🍺 Please Support the Venue This event is free or low-cost because the venue supports our community. Please purchase at least one drink during the event. Your support helps us keep organising events at great venues. ━━━━━━━━━━ 💚 Please Be Respectful Lounge Asia is a friendly social event where everyone should feel comfortable and welcome. 🚫 This is NOT a pickup or dating event. Anyone who makes others uncomfortable may be removed immediately. Not allowed: harassment, unwanted attention, MLM / crypto / religious recruitment, or anything that makes others uncomfortable. Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or ask anyone to leave. 🪪 A valid government-issued photo ID is strictly required for entry. No photo ID, no entry. Driver's licences must be issued by the government of the country where the event is held. 📸 Photos and short videos may be taken for community and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear, please let an organiser know when you arrive. ━━━━━━━━━━ Lounge Asia is already growing in Australia and is now expanding across Asia — Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. Our goal is simple: More friendship, more understanding, and more genuine connections across cultures. 📱 Instagram: @_lounge_asia 🎥 Watch Event Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNak_cu9CXw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNak_cu9CXw) 👉 GET VIP ACCESS: [https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) ━━━━━━━━━━ 🌏 Come say hi! Hey, come hang out! 来一起玩吧！ 一起來聊天吧！ 気軽に遊びに来てね！ 편하게 놀러 와요! มาเจอกันนะ! Tới chơi nha! Tara, sali ka na! Yuk, gabung! လာပြီး အတူပျော်ကြရအောင်! មកលេងជាមួយគ្នាណា! ມາພົບກັນເດີ້! Хамтдаа цуглацгаая! Komm einfach vorbei! Jom join kita! See you at Lounge Asia!

Puff-Puff Playtest Pop-up

**Join us for a chill night playtesting some awesome made-in-NYC indie games in a vape-friendly environment**. ‍Get ready for a night of fun, games (and some puff-puffing) Because we'll be meeting up at **[Coexist Gamehouse](https://www.coexistgaming.com/)**[ ](https://www.coexistgaming.com/)the **Last Friday** of every month for a **Pop-up Game Night!** It's a great chance to be among the first players to check out some of the latest amazing indie games being made right here in NYC! Each month we'll feature a few indie developers and their latest creations. And we have a floor all to ourselves, so we can vape and play! **✨✨✨THE EVENT IS FREE. BUT ONLY IF YOU [RSVP ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/puff-puff-playtest-pop-up-tickets-1979001053424?aff=oddtdtcreator)[ON OUR EVENTBRITE PAGE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/puff-puff-playtest-pop-up-tickets-1992692884058?aff=oddtdtcreator) (not here)✨✨✨** If your email isn't on the list, CoExist will be charged a **$20 cover by CoExist** at the door.