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NYC Levels Up: Thousands Gather at NYC Video Game Festival to Crown 2026 Minecraft Education Battle of the Boroughs and NYC Collegiate Esports Champions
The 2nd Annual NYC Video Game Festival celebrated New York City's growing gaming community with esports tournaments, indie game demos, and more. The event crowned champions for the Minecraft Education Battle of the Boroughs and the NYC Collegiate Esports Circuit in League of Legends and Valorant, with a $10,000 prize pool for collegiate finalists. The festival aims to engage students from kindergarten through college with opportunities in the digital games industry.
New York City Hits Start on the 2nd Annual NYC Video Game Festival
The City of New York will host the second annual NYC Video Game Festival on May 9, 2026, at Convene Brookfield Place. This event celebrates the city's growing game development community with activities like esports competitions for Minecraft Education, League of Legends, and Valorant, alongside indie games, VR experiences, and career pathway expos. The festival also kicks off the "NYC Summer of Games" initiative, a series of gaming events running from May through September 2026.
