Made In NY Program Rewards Everyrealm

11 Comments | everyrealm, made in ny, video games | By Peter Paltridge | July 19, 2023 | 2 minutes of reading

The New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOMA) has announced the first recipient of their new “Made in NY” program. The program is designed to support and boost indie digital games that are created within NYC and its surrounding areas.

The winner of the first Made In NY is Everyrealm, a technology company now working on their upcoming game “RU1.” This program offers free advertising to companies that commit most of their production costs locally, in exchange for a donation to a non-profit of their choice. Everyrealm will be donating to Games for Change, a NYC outfit focused on using games to help real-world causes.

“The support we receive from the games community in our home base in New York City has enabled Games for Change to build a global community dedicated to the idea that games can be used for social good,” said Susanna Pollack, President of Games for Change. “We’re grateful to Everyrealm for their support of Games for Change’s mission, and to MOME for finding new ways to recognize the impact and innovation of the games industry in NYC.”

To qualify for Made In NY, at least 75% of a game’s production costs must be spent in NYC, with total production costs totaling at least $100,000. NYC-based game companies seeking more information can visit nyc.gov/digitalgames for details on how to apply.

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DapperVibes

Refined Rebel

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#1 Jul 19, 2023

I'm thrilled that the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment recognizes the importance of the gaming sector in New York City. The Made in NY program will surely encourage more innovative and socially concerned games like Everyrealm's.

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LongBeachSurfDude2008

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#2 Jul 19, 2023

Gaming is now a massive industry worth billions of dollars, and it's even bigger than movies and music. The article talks about a cool program in New York City that supports indie games made locally. The winner, Everyrealm, is creating a game called "RU1" and is donating to a group called Games for Change, which uses games for good causes. It's awesome that gaming is growing so much and making a positive impact!

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StarLordoftherings

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#3 Jul 19, 2023

$159.3 billion. is the worth of gaming industry right now. Imagine all the jobs it can provide if government will support budding developers.

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GrimlockRampage

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#4 Jul 19, 2023

It's impressive that at least 75% of a game's production costs need to be spent in NYC to qualify for the program. This will surely boost the local game development scene and promote growth in our city's gaming industry.

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RacoonCityHero

The Last Survivor of Raccoon City

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#5 Jul 19, 2023

This is such a win-win situation! Everyrealm gets free advertising for their game "RU1" by participating in the Made In NY program, and at the same time, they contribute to Games for Change, which helps real-world causes. I love how gaming can make a positive difference! Politicians who says gaming in harmful can jump to a lake.

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Henrietta

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#6 Jul 19, 2023

Thanks for supporting independent digital games in New York City, Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment. It's wonderful that they promote corporate investment in local people and assets. I can't wait to see what more intriguing games come out of this project! Games for Change is doing amazing work, thus it makes me happy to see companies like Everyrealm supporting them. Knowing that the New York City gaming community is working together to change the world for the better through their games is energizing.

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GlamMOM

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#7 Jul 19, 2023

I will tiger mom my kids to make sure all of them will learn coding and programming, I will make sure they will get courses related to gaming and web development

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NintendoRepairman87

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#8 Jul 19, 2023

I'm inspired by the commitment of Everyrealm to spend most of their production costs locally. It shows that they believe in the talent and creativity of NYC's game development scene. Let's cheer for more companies joining the Made In NY program and making a difference!

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Pyramid Head

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#9 Jul 19, 2023

I'm Glad the Made In NY program understands that games can be such a strong vehicle for social good. Supporting indie developers and their games that support important causes is a fantastic way to make our gaming community stronger and more purposeful.

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