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Gamer’s Paradise: A Party for Gamers in Phoenix, Arizona

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When it comes to nightlife entertainment for gamers, there isn’t really much available, short of a “cosplay ball” during Comicon or “nerd” themed party nights. That is, until now. Gamer’s Paradise Party is a brand new music event series blending the cutting edge sound of EDM (electronic dance music) along with the fun and cool factor of video games. Gamer’s Paradise Party was founded and developed by DJ and electronic … [ Read More... ]

8-Bit New Year’s Eve: THE NYE PARTY FOR GAMERS (Phoenix, Az)

8-Bit New Year's Eve: THE NYE PARTY FOR GAMERS Phoenix, Az

This New Year’s Eve the neon barcade The Grid: Games and Growlers will be holding a FREE special NYE event,  8-Bit New Year’s Eve: THE NYE PARTY FOR GAMERS , in Phoenix, Az. The night will feature musical guest Mercurius FMplaying video game remixes, chiptunes, synthwave and more.  Mercurius FM is known for original music, remixes,  as well as composing music for video games. There will be … [ Read More... ]

Game CoLab Proves Phoenix Got Game (Devs)

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This past weekend, game developers from all over the Phoenix, Az area gathered at the Phoenix Makes Games Jam event at the Tempe ASU campus. During the event, 5 teams fiercely competed to create a dinosaur theme game in only 48 hours.

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The event, which was held by Tempe based game community Game CoLab, was sponsored by several pro-technology companies and organizations including Arizona Commission on the Arts, … [ Read More... ]