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.

Portuguese Forró Meetup Beija Flor

Join us for a fun and interactive Portuguese Forró meetup at Beija Flor. We will arrive around 4pm to mix and mingle and practice Portuguese. Then at 6pm the Forro party begins! Whether you are a Portuguese speaker looking to improve your or a culture enthusiast wanting to learn more about the Portuguese speaking world, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Brotaku x OS NYC: Smash Tournament Comedy Show

Virtual Support Hours (Beta Program)

Build a Game with Bash

NJ Code and Coffee presents a talk on video game development. Bash.tv is a new platform for making and sharing games. During this live demo, co-founder Chris Supino will show how the platform works as we build a game together from scratch Check out the Bash.tv Discord https://discord.gg/cWdmgFKfb to learn more about the platform Bring your laptop *This talk is a part of NJ Code & Coffee's regular monthly meetup **Doors open at 2pm, talk starts at 3, arrive early for networking and light refreshments** **The Speaker: Chris Supino** **Chris Supino is a veteran game producer and cofounder of Sup Inc., the company behind Bash.tv. He has spent more than 15 years in the games industry, working on a wide range of games from casual titles to AAA productions, including the Just Cause series. His career includes roles at Arkadium, Avalanche Studios, and Counterplay Games.** **You MUST register for the event in order to get into the building** Join the NJ Code & Coffee Community Discord - come hang out before and after [ www.codeandcoffee.cha](http://www.codeandcoffee.chat/)

Chronic Illness & Medical Trauma Support Group with Aleah

Lose in the final seconds

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](http://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

Come play tennis and party with us.

The event is 8:00 - 11:00. Check in starts at 7:30. You are guaranteed 1.5 hours of play. We offer doubles games and drill courts with pros. The last 20 minutes, we play our infamous "sky ball" game, or there is free play on the other courts. There are refreshments out all night, including beer, wine, chips, and dips. Tennis levels from advanced beginner and up are welcome, ages 21 and up. Games are made by level. You must know how to play. This event is not for beginners who don't know how to play a game or how to serve. The fee is $55 per person during the first week of the pre-sale. The pre-sale is $60 per person, one week before the event. If the presale is sold out, you can pay $65 at the door, but spots are not guaranteed. Please pay on our website to reserve your spot: [http://www.metrotennis.com/tennisonthetown](https://metrotennis.com/tennisOnTheTown)

Killer Queen freeplay night at Barcade

Killer Queen is a cult classic team-based arcade strategy game. It's super easy to learn yet infinitely replayable, and it's also a great way to meet new people. The game will be on freeplay all night. All skill levels are welcome. There's always a handful of experienced players willing to teach the game to newbies. We'll informally make pickup teams throughout the night. Come play a super fun game with an incredible community. 21+ because it's a bar.