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We all know learning is more fun when you’re drinking with friends. Thus, Nerd Nite is a monthly event held in 100+ cities (like Tokyo, Miami, London, Fargo, and New York) during which folks give 20-minute fun-yet-informative presentations across all disciplines – while the audience drinks along! Must be 21 or older to attend this event.Nerd Nite Wilmington: Video Game Palooza includes:
- Video Game Preservation 101 with Andrew Czudak:
Remember that obscure but nostalgic video game from your childhood? Can you still play it today? As it turns out, 87% of retro video games can't be bought on modern platform! Video games and their history deserve to be preserved just like movies and books, so what's the hold up? Join Andrew as he gives an overview of the world of video game preservation, and find out what you can do to help!
- Destiny: Make Your Own Fate with Malcolm Nolasco:
Delve into Bungie Studios expansive universe Destiny, their first game series post Halo. Get acquainted with the characters and concepts in this massive universe, and learn some tips on how to start playing. As a game that has been ongoing with story content for 10 years, get a crash course in what the game is all about, the motivations of its various factions, and a brief introductions into the history of its universe (as the game starts BEFORE the start of the universe!) Not to mention, all the memes.
- The Physics of Fun: Video Game Design with Andrew Simspon:
What makes a video game fun? This presentation breaks down key features of successful video games from best sellers to cult classics and introduces concepts like balance, gameplay loop, and what it means to make a game.
$5 for museum members and Wilmington Brew Works members, $10 for non-members
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Wilmington Brew Works, 3129 Miller Rd, Wilmington, DE 19802-2543, United States,Wilmington, Delaware
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