GameFest Akron
November 14 – 20
A week-long, virtual celebration of games and the visual arts beginning Saturday, November 14 through Friday, November 20, 2020. Throughout the week, visitors will have the opportunity to play games and attend events that provide an in-depth exploration of game design.
The second annual GameFest allows participants of all ages to play eight different games, designed by independent game developers–everyone from up-and-comers to pros. Games will be accessible for free 24/7 through a virtual, interactive space designed by the students and faculty at Kent State University. Each day, different events will be held that explore game design, offer a deep dive into this year’s featured games, and provide social activities for families and friends.
GameFest Akron Events
Virtual Arcade
Saturday, November 14
Online Event
Level Up! Be the first to learn how to use the virtual arcade and play the games in the GameFest Akron virtual space. Demos and other event information will be streamed on YouTube and Facebook throughout the day, and the online arcade will open at 9:00 a.m.
Game Stream Premieres
Sunday, November 15
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Online Event
Get a look at how the pros play. Tune in as some of the developers stream games featured in GameFest Akron and demo the ins-and-outs of their games.
- Astro Parcel Service 12:00 pm
- Operation UNDEAD trailer 12:45 pm
- Operation UNDEAD Game play 12:50 pm
- Berrymandering 1:00 pm
- Codemancer 2:00 pm
Meet the Designers
Monday, November 16
6:30 pm
Online Event
Meet some of the video game designers and learn about the inspiration behind the games included in GameFest Akron.
Virtual Meet-Up
Tuesday, November 17
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Online Event
Hear from the pros! During this event, some of the game designers will be logged into the virtual arcade and users will be able to ask questions and learn more about the games. Grab some virtual friends and browse the games together.
Family Game Night
Wednesday, November 18
6:30 pm
Online Event
Get into the game with this virtual night of family-friendly brainteasers, games, and puzzles. Compete with friends or other gaming enthusiasts to test your knowledge for a fun family-night-in.
Virtual Trivia Happy Hour
Thursday, November 19
6:30 pm
Online Event
Think you’ve got the smarts to win a video and art trivia night? Grab your favorite drink, some friends (with your in-person pod or virtually!), and head to this virtual happy hour to test your skills.
Virtual Meet-Up
Friday, November 20
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Online Event
Hear from the pros! During this event, some of the game designers will be logged into the virtual arcade. Stop by to ask them some questions and learn more about their games.
Learn about the Virtual Arcade and Featured Games
Take a guided walk through the virtual arcade and learn about the different games and designers featured this year.
Sponsors
GameFest Akron is made possible by PNC with additional support from Acme Fresh Market, the Kathy Moses Salem Philanthropic Fund of the Akron Community Foundation, The R.C. Musson and Katharine M. Musson Charitable Foundation, the Robert O. and Annamae Orr Family Foundation, the Henry V. and Frances W. Christenson Foundation, and the Samuel Reese Willis Foundation.
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