







IGDA Chicago is excited to announce a first-of-its-kind event, IGDA Chicago Presents: Extra Life 2017, taking place at 2112 Incubator, in partnership with Wargaming Chicago, Phosphor Studios, Raw Thrills, Jackbox Games, and I Play Games! The event will take place over 24 hours between 1pm CST on November 4th to 1pm November 5th, and is open to the public. Tickets for the event are $15 for the full 24 hours, which includes 2 meals.





As a part of the event, Wargaming Chicago, Phosphor Studios, Raw Thrills, Jackbox Games, and I Play Games! will all have employees present at the event, demoing games, streaming, and participating in raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals through Extra Life. Meals have been graciously provided by Raw Thrills and Phosphor Studios: dinner on November 4th and lunch on November 5th.







Several of the participating studios will be streaming live during the event from their Twitch channels. The IGDA Chicago Twitch channel will also be hosting these streams throughout the event, as well as interviews and room-cameras. You can find the IGDA Chicago Twitch Channel here: https://go.twitch.tv/igdachicago





Anyone interesting in participating can purchase tickets through the IGDA Eventbrite page. Come and meet people from the participating studios, play games, join our team and help raise donations for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

Any participant can bring their own hardware to play/stream games as well! Purchase tickets now, space is limited!













About IGDA Chicago





IGDA Chicago has been a chapter of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) since 2001. IGDA Chicago strives to enrich our local game development community through civic engagement and regular events that facilitate networking and professional growth, as well as coordination with local studios, educators, and organizations to ensure Chicago thrives as a major game development hub of the Midwest. http://igdachicago.com/













About 2112 Incubator Chicago





2112 is Chicago’s first business incubator focused on the development of entrepreneurs in music, film/video and creative industry-focused technologies. Through community, educational opportunities and access to capital, 2112 creates a truly fertile ground for the professional development and acceleration of its members. 2112 is located at: 4245 N. Knox Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60641 http://2112inc.com/













About Extra Life





Extra Life unites thousands of gamers around the world to play games in support of their local Children's Miracle Network Hospital. Since its inception in 2008, Extra Life has raised more than $30 million for sick and injured kids. Sign up today and dedicate a day of play for kids in your community! https://www.extra-life.org/













About I Play Games





I Play Games! was founded by experienced videogame promoter, and tournament organizer Kevin Fair. Since 2009 I Play Games! has branched out into to several different areas growing their brand and presence in the video gaming community, with charitable events, group trips across the country, and supporting media blogs and gaming discussion shows. http://www.ipgnation.com/





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