GameU demonstrates how to engage students in STEAM learning with school video game design programs at NYC’s inaugural Video Game Festival, Saturday, May 31

Flemington, NJ. May 29, 2025: GameU – the leading provider of premium online video game design courses – is exhibiting at the 2025 NYC Video Game Festival, taking place this Saturday, May 31, at Convene Brookfield Place (225 Liberty Street, New York, NY). 

As part of this sold-out celebration of New York City’s digital games community, GameU will present an educator-focused session on Engaging Students in STEAM with Video Game Design, 12:30 – 1:15 PM EST in the HubSpace breakout area (VGFLICKS, Hub1). GameU will interview representatives from Thomas A. Edison Career & Technical Education (CTE) High School during the session, discussing the challenges, impacts, and outcomes of implementing the school’s video game design program in partnership with GameU.

“Educators understand the benefits of exploring STEAM subjects through an integrated lens,” said GameU Founder and CEO, Mike Kawas. “But, combining these concepts in a teachable format is hard. GameU’s presentation demonstrates how game design provides an ideal, practical vehicle for exploring integrated STEAM disciplines, using real-world examples from leading technology schools, such as Thomas Edison CTE High School.

“With 85 percent of US teens playing video games recreationally, introducing game design to CTE curriculums can transform students’ love of gaming into vital STEAM skills.”

GameU will also exhibit at the event at Booth #47 on the first floor, showcasing games created by students and offering exclusive game design giveaways for both families and school professionals.

Organized by the NYC Mayor’s office of Media & Entertainment, the one-day festival brings together prominent voices in the game development and EdTech sectors. The event includes esports competitions, arcades, interactive demos, and more.

Time: 12:30– 1:15 PM EST
Location: VGFLICKS (Hub 1)

Led by GameU Enrollment Advisor, Steven Vannatta, and co-hosted with Thomas A. Edison CTE High School, this presentation will showcase GameU’s Hybrid+ Program; designed specifically for teaching game design to students in K-12 school environments. Educators will gain insight into how this model helps transform students’ passion for gaming into valuable, future-ready STEAM skills.

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GameU is a leading provider of premium online video game design courses, which teach students the skills they need to succeed in the video game industry. With curriculums crafted and taught by education experts and professional game developers, GameU virtually delivers a wide range of programs across three main avenues: 

• For schools and districts: Built specifically for K-12 school environments, GameU’s Hybrid+ Program transforms students’ love of gaming into valuable STEAM skills with a blend of live instruction, on-demand learning and 1-to-1 training for in-classroom educators

• All Abilities: Private one-to-one classes, tailored to each students’ needs, including neurologically diverse individuals

• On-demand: Access to recorded classes, curriculum and game design software via Orbit, GameU’s Self-Guided Learning Platform 

GameU provides a comprehensive learning experience that includes both live instruction and self-paced study. GameU is dedicated to empowering students and educators alike, helping them stay ahead of industry trends, to prepare them for the future of game development.

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