Digital Games

Discover the innovative and growing digital game design ecosystem in New York City.

New York City has a growing digital games industry and a world-class creative sector to cultivate inspiration, talent, and expertise. NYCEDC, together with the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME), develop local events and support game developers to build and grow their digital games studios.

In 2021, MOME published an economic impact report that identified an opportunity for NYC’s cultural and creative industries to augment this exciting growing industry. With a rich history and strong network of film and television, music, fashion, and tech leaders residing, working, and succeeding in New York City, NYCEDC sees an exciting opportunity to grow the digital games industry.

NYC Game Design Future Lab

NYCEDC and NYU Tandon are partnering on a new Digital Game Design Incubator to establish NYC as a hub for digital game development and production. The Game Design Future Lab (GDFL) will enable developer success through personalized and strategic mentorship, industry-specific and fundamental business workshops, investor outreach, access to new technologies, and network building. This one-year in-person program is designed to help digital gaming startups reach their goals by providing desk space, in-person staff support, academic and industry mentorship, networking opportunities, investor guidance, tailored workshops, and office hours. The first year's cohort will consist of six game developers or startups. Applications for the first cohort closed February 28, 2025.

GDC at AI Summit

The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is the world’s largest and longest-running event serving professionals dedicated to the art and science of making games. GDC joined The AI Summit New York to present the GDC Stage and GDC Zone. Exhibitions showcased interactive demos and networking as well as a series of presentations and discussions around generative artificial intelligence (AI) in game development. GDC partnered with NYCEDC, MOME, and New York City Tourism + Conventions at The AI Summit New York, for the 2024 edition of the Summit. If interested in participating for 2025, reach out to [email protected].