What do you get when you combine nerd culture and a traveling host based in New York City? You get the TheBestWarGames Roadshow! This is your gateway into the who, what and where surrounding the culture of gaming. Join host Noah Waterman as he visits arcades, stores, schools, music venues and more, getting the unique stories from unique individuals, all brought together by the love they share with you: Video Games.
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The TheBestWarGames Roadshow goes to OS NYC (Trailer) | Premiering January 31, Noon EST
It's all about community when Noah Waterman and the TheBestWarGames Roadshow makes its way to the largest gaming lounge in New York, OS NYC. We sit down with the staff to talk about how something like this is even possible when rents are rising every day, the history of Chinatown in the gaming scene, and more
You've Never Played These Games - Inside NYC's Indie Game Arcade
Imagine an arcade where every game was unique, original, and NOT designed to steal all your lunch money! That's what Wonderville has to offer: the perfect blend of art gallery, music venue and arcade rolled into one. This one-of-a-kind location in the heart of Brooklyn, New York CELEBRATES the originality and quality coming from the indie game scene, giving hardcore gamers and new fans alike an all-new way to experience the hidden indie gems of today and tomorrow. Join Noah Waterman as he dives deep into the history of this unique location, it's influence in both the gaming and underground music scene, and tries his hand at a skateboarding rhythm game that must be seen to be believed!
Break into a Career in Gaming at City College of New York
Have you ever wondered what it takes to truly break into the video game industry? Have you thought about making games as a career, but have no clue how to break in? It's daunting, but City College of New York is looking to change that. In this episode of The TheBestWarGames Roadshow, Noah goes to CCNY for an exclusive look at their game-changing 4-year degree in Game Design, the only one of its kind at a public institution. Focused on affordability and accessibility, Nicholas Fortugno and his team of lecturers are helping break the next generation of game makers into the industry, and breaking glass ceilings as he does it.
Touring New York's Retro Gaming Heaven
Our humble host Noah kicks things off when he visits the most famous retro game shop in all of New York City, Video Games New York. For over 20 years, this independent store has been the place to go to find games, consoles, and accessories, but that's not all! They have a museum section where you can see incredibly rare things, like a special edition PS3 signed by Hideo Kojima. They're a publisher for indie games and vinyl records. They even rent out equipment to other events so that players can experience games from past generations that they may not have had a chance to check out before. Join Noah as he goes behind the counter of this long-standing store to really get into what has kept them around all these years!