The Inaugural New York Games Week, Establishing New York City as a Global Games Industry Destination
NEW YORK – Sept. 10, 2026 – The inaugura lNew York Games Week, a grand celebration of the video game industry and community, will feature events, showcases, conferences, tournaments, summits, professional mixers and meetups across the five boroughs of New York City from Oct 4 – 11.
New York Games Week partners with reputable organizations hosting their own events under the week-long celebration, providing the best opportunity for the global gaming industry to connect with the local New York gaming landscape.
As of today, the confirmed events include the East Coast’s largest pop culture convention with over 250,000 attendees, New York Comic Con, independent gaming exhibition Game-A-Palooza, the world’s first in-person Fashion in Gaming Awards, a collaboration between Women in Games and Game Devs of Color, and VGAmatuers will kick the week off with a 2-hr digital showcase streamed live on Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok; the show spotlights developers, trailers, reveals, and short interviews. New York Games Week will include 25 other activities and events throughout the city, with more to be announced.
“The digital games industry in NYC is growing at an incredible rate, generating millions in economic activity and supporting thousands of jobs for New Yorkers,” said Commissioner Rafael Espinal of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. “We’re proud to support this inaugural celebration which will serve to shine an even bigger light on New York City to be a leading global hub for the industry in the years and decades to come.”
“New York Games Week also has the support of the EDC: “New York City is home to a diverse and rapidly growing gaming community, with talent and creativity found in every borough,” said New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) Senior Vice President of Innovation Industries Daria Siegel. “New York Games Week is an opportunity to bring together creators, developers, students, and industry leaders to celebrate the emerging talent shaping this industry and highlight why New York continues to be a destination for innovation.”
New York Games Week is spearheaded by gaming industry veterans with decades of experience, including Guy Blomberg (Games Industry Gathering), Krysti Pryde (PlayNYC), and Amit Hossain (IGDA NYC).
For more information, visit the official New York Games Week website, and follow them on Twitter/X, Facebook, and Instagram.
About New York Games Week
New York Games Week is a yearly celebration of the games industry in New York, celebrating the video game industry and community across New York City. Founded by Guy Blomberg, Krysti Pryde, and Amit Hossain, New York Games Week combines week-long events and activities that aim to provide valuable business opportunities and entertainment for the global games sector to connect with the local industry and community.
NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment
MOME’s support of the inaugural New York Games Week reflects the Administration’s broader efforts to strengthen NYC’s position as a global hub for games and interactive media by building the talent pipeline, supporting developers and studios, growing esports, and connecting the industry to publishers, investment and jobs. Key initiatives include the first NYC 4-year public option in game design — City College of New York’s Bachelor’s Degree in Game Design, the NYC Video Game Festival, the “Made in NY” Developer Grant and Marketing Credit, and the Digital Games Industry Council, alongside K–12, workforce, industry, and promotional initiatives.
