Rochester Game Festival

▶ WHEN: Saturday, September 28, 2024
▶ WHAT TIME: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
▶ WHERE: RIT MAGIC Spell Studios
▶ PARKING: Lots E and F
▶ ADMISSION: Free

▶ KEYNOTE SPEAKER (11 AM – 12 PM)
Andrew Borman, the Director of Digital Preservation at The Strong Museum of Play, will kick things off with a talk all about game preservation:

Andrew Borman – The Strong Museum of Play

“Despite having thousands of games available at our fingertips, there is no guarantee that these games will be playable next year, let alone decades from now. Learn how The Strong Museum of Play is at the forefront of preserving the history of electronic games through innovative digital preservation techniques and discover what game developers can do to ensure your games are preserved for future generations.”

▶ SHOW FLOOR (12 PM – 5 PM)
New and upcoming projects from MORE THAN 40 EXHIBITORS from across New York State will be on display!

▶ COSPLAY CONTEST (1 PM)
Come in Cosplay! A Cosplay Contest for children ages 12 and under will be held outside the Wegmans Theater beginning at 1:00 PM. Cosplay outfits must be family-friendly and no weapons are allowed. The winner will receive a prize from The Strong Museum of Play!

▶ FOOD TRUCKS (11:30 AM – 3:30 PM)
Be sure you come hungry to the ROC Game Fest! Petit Poutinerie’s The Poutine Truck will be there from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM serving up their signature french fries and gravy! Visit PetitPoutinerie.com to view their menu.

▶ As always, thanks to the hardworking folks from the Irondequoit Library, RIT MAGIC, and ROC Game Dev for organizing this year’s slate of ROC Game Fest events!