BNP at Play NYC: The Game Convention That Is A Bang For Your Buck

Four Floors of Games?! Early June, while I was scrolling down on social media like any regular capitalistic consumer I came across an ad for a game convention called Play NYC. During the weekend of August 11th, developers, streamers and game lovers of all kinds would be allowed to participate in a convention surrounding the world of gaming. They boasted that they would have four floors filled with games of all kinds ranging from quick quip card games to virtual reality engagements. Like any regular game nerd, my first reaction was “Whaaaat? Four floors of hopeless enjoyment for only 30 bucks?!”

I did not know what to expect because apparently this was their second year showcasing this event. Many of my friends never even heard about this convention. I was skeptical at first, but nonetheless I began my official countdown to Play NYC. Once I stepped in, I immediately felt enlightened. I’ve heard of a couple of indie game companies in the industry before yet had never been in an environment of several of them all at once! This convention not only opened my heart to the world of non-mainstream companies but its welcoming environment helped me feel engaged with other developers. This is a great place to take your enthusiastic siblings, but an even better place to get your learn on about independent developers in the overall scheme of gaming.  

  LOOK OUT FANS! Though four floors of games may seem overwhelming, it is important to outline your likes, dislikes and willing…