We bring together game designers, developers, graphic artists, storytellers, educators, marketers, organizations, agencies, companies...just about everyone who is interested in the serious games sector. Also see our blog at http://gamesgateway.typepad.com/gamesgateway/

Metro DC Flash Users Group is here for multiple reasons, but the one reason that brings the flash community together is to enjoy, learn and develop Flash applications. En-powered by ActionScrip 3.0, Flash is now on its CS4 platform for delivering RIA content online and on desktop (AIR) . Not only that it is one of the easiest languages to learn and even easier to develop with. We will add Flex and AIR application development when everyone has an appetite to learn more exciting Rich Internet Appl …

Potomac 'Middle Ages' D&D is made of several groups of more mature folks, mostly in their 30s and 40s+, that meet regularly to play the Dungeons and Dragons V3.5 role-playing game. We're from the Metro Wash DC area (along the Potomac River and I-95), with most delves (sessions) held in Northern Virginia (Alexandria, Woodbridge, Stafford vicinities). Each of our Gaming Groups is different, tone set primarily by the location "Host" and the game's "DM" (dungeon master).  We're about having fun and …

The Awesome Institution was created by James Norton, Brother James, to make men better at life and dating.  This meetup group's goals are to introduce men to the fundamentals of Pickup and Dating, help you meet like minded individuals that can help you improve your game, and facilitate events to help you get better at life and dating. For the past few years, James Norton been regarded as one of the premier Pickup and Dating Coaches. He has been feature on the Today show, The Week, front page of …

The Inventors Network of the Capital Area (INCA) is a non-profit educational organization founded in 1993. Our members are interested in patents, the innovation process, product design, marketing, licensing, prototyping and other product development issues. Every month we host a meeting with a speaker and time for experienced and beginning inventors to network.The meetings are usually held third Mondays of the month at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, Virginia. Private sector …

This Meetup was created by Michael Hurst to help men develop more power and choice in their dating life. Through seminars, meetups and other events, members will learn skills relating to picking up women, developing positive, realistic beliefs about themselves and women.    Become That Guy who is confident, socially savvy and gets the girl. Michael Hurst first discovered what has come to be know as the Pickup Artist Community in 1999. He is the author of the book Become That Guy and offers coach …

We are the largest and most active Dating & Men’s self development forum in the Washington, DC and Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the largest in the world with over 1,200 members. We are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals who are looking to improve their dating lives and master their social surroundings. We have recently expanded to include a rapidly growing community in Miami, FL as well. Many of our members found us after reading books like “The Game” by Neil Strauss, a st …

History: It all started when my friend Kate "had an idea." She reserved tables at a restaurant in Leesburg and invited other single friends for a get-together. Brenda and Chip were among those initially invited and in attendance, which lead to further discussion and the offer to assist with the logistics. That's when "Single Professionals of Loudoun" was "born" (11/13/2007). Currently it has >400 members & is private. Future: At the request of several Charter Members, I decided to start this Mee …

Coaching is powerful: - It changes the game and how we play it. - Coaching challenges us to be our best and eliminates the excuses and circumstances that get in our way. This meet-up is ideal for anyone considering becoming a coach, one of the fastest growing fields out there. Coaching is a wonderful job and all of the coaches at this event were trained by Accomplishment Coaching, the finest coaches' training program in the world. Get a chance to see the results of that training in person and th …

"Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival." This is not a group who just meets up when we are bored and have nothing to do, its about open women building genuine and lasting friendships, sharing a common bond, and simply having fun!! It doesnt matter where you're from, what color you are, your age, weight, backgroud, marital status, etc, as long as you're a woman......this group is for you. Thi …

VAMPIRES:  Immortal, alluring, and highly dangerous -- what's not to love? Just about everyone enjoys a good vampire story, as evidenced by our lasting fascination with the undead.  If recent books, movies, and television programs are any indication, the vampire craze continues to run strong without any signs of abating. It's one thing to read or watch a vampire story.  But have you ever thought of BEING in one? House Divided is the Richmond, VA chapter of a global organization of vampire aficio …

If you happen to love video, meeting new friends, and indie games this is the group for you. Gaming in Public is a group devoted to both developers and gamers. Get a chance to meet indie developers, and meet the gamers who love indie games! Join us for our social events and meet some great gamers.

A community of game developers in the Charlottesville, VA area, meeting to share their love of games and development!

Hey! Who loves to play games? I know I do, but it's no fun to play them by yourself. Here at the Microsoft Store, we aim to bring a community of gamers to develop a reoccuring meet up where gamers can play games amongst eachother. We have a total of 8 Xbox's that we can you are able to use to set up anything from single player games, multiplayer games, etc. We even have enough copies of the most popular games to support up to eight people. Halo, Black Ops 2, Gears of War, Crysis, etc. You name i …

This group is for parents & educators who want to teach computer technology and design. We want to have regular meetups to exchange ideas and also to also provide opportunities for kids to learn programming, design, and robotics skills.

Washington DC ACM SIGGRAPH is a non-profit, professional computer graphics organization serving the Washington metropolitan area. Our mission is to foster the synthesis of art and technology while promoting and educating the computer graphics and interactive media community through the exchange of printed and electronic information and innovative ideas. We are a volunteer organization that relies on its members to provide unique resources for the benefit of those interested in the field of compu …

We're a bunch of hackers, inventors, engineers, techies, developers and makers who love all things IT and security. Everyone is welcome - from advanced hardware hackers to those who would like to learn what can be done with these new technologies in the arts, sciences, healthcare, gaming, academia, and business venture opportunities. Our meetups are totally informal and are a great opportunity to chat about projects, create new ones, solve problems, mingle, network and generally shoot the breeze …

In the Bible it states Proverbs 27:7 "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." There is a need for an outlet for Christian Singles to meet and come together as one to develop friendships, to grow as Christians, and just have a good time being with one another. The purpose of this group is to bring Christians together in the Fredericksburg and surrounding areas. The focus is to build friendships for support, encouragement, and for laughter. Also we seek to provide opportunities for …

Meet local Arabic language and Islam lovers! Have fun making friends for yourself and kids ages (0 to 5), practicing with your kids Arabic alphabets and vocabularies, and having indoors and outdoors playgroups. This group is for Arabic speaking Muslim moms in the DC Metro area with children ages 0-5. Please join us and give your children an opportunity to have fun in an Islamic atmosphere, speak and hear Arabic, make new friends, and develop new skills through play. We will often meet at Ashburn …

Interested in learning Unity3D, helping others learn Unity3D, Unity3D best practices and/or game development? This group helps members become better Unity3D users and game developers through face-to-face meetings, round tables and lectures.  This isn't a group for just programmers, artists are welcome too.

Vampires. You watch movies, read novels, and sometimes you dream about them. But have you ever thought of being in one of those stories? Those tales of gothic horror that chill your spine? Blood on the Rappahanock is prospective chapter of a global organization devoted to portraying vampires in a global, live action chronicle being set up in Fredericksburg, VA. This chronicle spans years, and crosses national boundaries. We use the original World of Darkness (TM) game setting by White Wolf. The …

Live Authentic DC is a space where you can discover how much richer and more thrilling it is to BE YOURSELF. Inspired by Authentic World in SF, we create events that help us connect more deeply with ourselves and each other. Have you ever had a conversation with someone where you found yourself hanging on their every word? Your heart is wide open, your eyes filled with tears, and the goofiest smile you’ve ever pulled is on your face? DC’s Authentic Game Nights and Circling Events, hosted by Li …

This is a group for people who are tired of "groups". In the Reston, VA area there are many talented people who work with software every day and enjoy exchanging ideas. All around Reston new solutions, products and even companies are being created in the building next door every day. It’s time for a forum where interesting concepts and ideas are presented to interested people. Large and small software and tech companies office, live and play here. Software pros work hard and play harder. The mis …

Since relocating here from NC, I've realized that developing new friendships at my age is difficult but I refuse to believe it's impossible. I'm hoping to establish an elite group of women that understand the importance of having true friendships. Life has taught me that quality is certainly better than quantity when it comes to my girlfriends, therefore this group will be very limited. I love to do the typical things girlfriends do from traveling to shopping but what I enjoy most is a glass/bot …

I hope this group will develop in to a community of single parents who come together to meet, both with, and without our children. Group members can propose and organize their own meet-up; post activities they like to attend and invite other members to join them. In addition to activities we can enjoy with our children, I like us to have activities for parents to socialize without the children. Typical meet-ups for parents and children would include picnics, concerts, fairs, creative art session …

We are a community of software industry professionals in the Washington DC area meeting regularly to discuss the business of software. This group is the place for software developers, vendors, entrepreneurs, investors, executives, directors, and engineers to learn and share the most recent business and technical innovations, trends, experiences, challenges, and opportunities in the software industry.

I moved from NY to DC and was really going to miss the Hack and Tell meetup there, so I decided to start one in DC! (What follows is the shamelessly ripped off description of the original). If you've ever visited Hacker News, you've almost certainly seen the "Show HN" or "Ask HN" posts. Well, it's time to get off the Internet and tell us about it face to face. We'll provide you with our honest feedback, you provide us with a great hack, or idea. We'll give you 5 minutes to show off your tool …

Culpeper Technology Center provides local students and young professionals with an enjoyable and entertaining learning atmosphere that encompasses 21st century skills in an open and collaborative environment. This group is for anyone (all skills levels are welcome) interested in technology and computers.