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Social PC Gaming Meetup (In-Person + Online)
Sun, Aug 30, 3:00 AM**Social casual gaming meetup + VALORANT TOURNAMENT dual event** You can join us simply to play any game casually and make IRL gaming friends or you can join the tournament that has a prize pool as an individual or as a group of 5. Pool of prizes for the in-person only tournament winners is currently worth $434 of prizes and hopefully growing, The total value of pool of prizes + giveaways is currently at $725 **🚨 Important: This event uses our Discord server for updates and coordination: https://discord.gg/kZCwGFHfuf** **Join us at WY GAMING Waterloo (New players welcome!)** **Event cost if coming in person:** $12 for 3 hours of computer usage paid through me. Look for Jeremy on the day. (The price went up by $1.50 because I was undercutting the venue too much ... oops... It is now $12 for 3 hours but i'm putting that into the prize pool and free giveaways anyway). If you sign up to Verse Platform https://verseplatform.gg within a week after the event, I will refund you back $7.50 discount for the 3 hour ticket thanks thanks to Verse Platform. (35 tickets total can be discounted this way) So your ticket will end up costing ONLY $4.50 for 3 hours which is an amazing deal! They are a sponsor of the event. 15 3-hour tickets will be raffled off as a free giveaway at the start of the event. Everyone who comes will also get a free gourmet snack from DJ&A. **Event cost if joining online:** Free **Do I need to bring my PC?** No. Gaming computers are provided! **Games that we play:** League of Legends CS2 Valorant Fortnite Overwatch Fall guys Among Us and other games too! We also do a pregaming brunch beforehand at 11:30am and post gaming dinner + tabletop games at Fortress in Chippendale at 5:30pm We also do online gaming meetups. Join our discord and check out meetup events calendar to find out more: here: www.meetup.com/sydney-pc-gaming-meetup-group/events/ **Who should come?** We are focused on making IRL gaming friends and socializing through gaming. We are not focused on highly competitive gaming. Whether you are a newbie or not, you’re welcome to join. **How many people usually come to the event?** 30-50 people. 50 is the max that the venue has allowed for this event. If more than 50 come, priority will be given to those who paid a $5 deposit for the tournament. **Please be respectful to everyone attending.** This event is about having fun and meeting people in a respectful meetup environment. See you soon!
PC Gamers Social Brunch
Sun, Aug 30, 2:00 AMDo you love PC gaming? Do you love food? Do you tolerate other humans? Well then we have the event for you! Sydney PC Gaming Meetup is having a pregaming brunch before we head off to our pc gaming meetup event! What is the group all about? We are PC gaming community dedicating to helping people make IRL gaming friends and have fun playing games casually or in a tournament setting. Newbies are welcome! Think about all the fun discussions you could have: ✅ complain about stuff ✅ show us photos your pets ✅ plan your tactics for the tournament ✅ complain about more stuff And after that we will head to WY Gaming Waterloo for the main event. To learn more about that click here: https://www.meetup.com/sydney-pc-gaming-meetup-group/events Our discord: [discord.gg/kZCwGFHfuf](https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.gg%2FkZCwGFHfuf%3Ffbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn79wR1opJenAxZ4cdgD9KtNodT9lmdAkc5Yn3Tx0Jjk1xwSwnAyb8HES0GS4_aem_nsnu7Wc7aLvXGRli6OlnBQ&e=AUCMiu5YV0w2DuHnnm48_0sEbjIM3R-hD011dp_WvCBTGnsYj4EmSNd_tYtfjDR-38EH-g9YUGi5IkWVYT5-z7-rEwqGau_zkkkc1gbgOQFavNUi8bZ0WzI40V6PgFhjZ7ly92Hr0Rj8) Please be respectful to everyone attending. This event is about having fun and meeting people in a respectful meetup environment. See you soon!
Gaming Addiction
Mon, Aug 24, 8:00 AMPlease listen to both or either of the following podcasts for our discussion around the neuroscience of addiction within the context of video gaming. 1. From gaming addiction to healthy gamer: Dr K's story Why is gaming addictive? How do you know if it's a problem? And what should parents do if they're worried about their kids' gaming habits? This week, psychiatrist and author Dr Alok Kanojia (Dr K) unpacks gaming addiction. Long before Dr K was the co-founder of Healthy Gamer, he had his own story of addiction — playing for 20 hours a day and failing out of uni. How did he turn his own struggles into a global online community supporting gamers? And what practical advice does he have for gamers (and the parents raising them) who want to find a balance? https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/allinthemind/gaming-addiction-healthygamer-dr-k/106911626 2. Let’s talk about gaming Video gaming can be fun and engaging, but in some cases, what starts out as a hobby, turns into an addiction, interfering with all aspects of life. In 2019, The World Health Organisation added gaming disorder to its list of diseases, recognising it as a behavioural addiction. As a psychiatrist working on the front line, Dr Kim Le sees the psychological effects that too much screen time can have on the brain. He says that severe cases of screen addiction are leaving parents at breaking point with young people not sleeping or eating or refusing to go to school because of their obsession with playing online video games. In this Life Ed podcast for parents, Dr Le outlines what constitutes a gaming disorder and explains the cognitive effects gaming addiction is having on some young people. He unpacks how video game designers try to hook young people into forming a habit and shares strategies on how to stop gaming addiction from taking hold. While studies suggest that gaming disorder affects only a small proportion of people who engage in digital, it is a growing problem, and many families are dealing with gaming overload, if not addiction. https://lifeeducationqld.org.au/gaming-addiction-podcast-dr-kim-le/
Monday Board Games!
Mon, Aug 24, 8:30 AMWhere: We can be found in the dining area to the left of the entrance, behind the bar. Make sure to come in and say hi when you get there! Everyone is super friendly and can point you towards a moderator if you are new. When: From 6:30 pm till 10:30 pm every Monday Ages: 18+ Price: $6 to be paid by card We are a relaxed group of gamers who meet to play a few games and have a laugh. Mondays are a time to play any game you feel like. We are a friendly community and new people are welcome all the time! If you don't have a game to play then there is sure to be someone available to teach you. Make sure to go up to a table and introduce yourself, we are all really friendly. Looking forward to seeing you all at an event soon! **Venue Support Policy** Our board game nights are hosted by a food and drink venue that generously provides us with space each week and allows us to store our games. In return, we have an agreement to support the venue by purchasing food and drinks on site. To respect this agreement and ensure we can continue using the space, **outside food and drink are strictly not permitted at our events**. We ask all participants to please support the venue instead when attending. Thank you for helping us maintain a positive relationship with the venue and keep the group running.
Sunday Games @Club Parramatta
Sun, Aug 30, 3:00 AMOur Sunday events are generally aimed at experianced games so that longer games can be played. If you are new to board games please let Prime know so that he will have selection of suitable games available to teach you. We also have a game meet every Thursday at the same location which is meant for newer and more casual players.. Start time is from 6:00pm every week. Our events can also be found on Facebook and Aftergame as part of the MeepleQuake group on both platforms.
PC Gamers Social Dinner at Fortress
Sun, Aug 30, 7:30 AMDo you love PC gaming? Do you love food? Do you tolerate other humans? Well then we have the event for you! Sydney PC Gaming Meetup is having a post pc gaming dinner at Fortress Chippendale! What is the group all about? We are PC gaming community dedicating to helping people make IRL gaming friends! Newbies are welcome to all our events! Join us at Fortress Chippendale at the tavern pub for drinks, a merry good time, and maybe a tabletop game or two. Please be respectful to everyone attending. This event is about having fun and meeting people in a respectful meetup environment. See you soon!
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