Gaming Garage
The CNE Gaming Garage returned in a bold new format on the Southside of Hall B, giving guests the chance to explore the latest in gaming, esports, interactive experiences, and hands-on entertainment
TRIP: A Cosmic Adventure:
Guests teamed up in Trip: A Cosmic Adventure, an interactive co-operative game where pairs took on the roles of astronauts working together to pilot a spacecraft. Players navigated asteroid fields, tackled quick-time challenges, and relied on communication and teamwork to safely return to their space outpost.
aiLIENS: Lunar Station 6IX:
Expanding upon the previously popular aiLIENS activations at the CNE Gaming Garage, this third rendition has players sketching out new aliens and uploading them into a new playable game on screen!
Astronaut Fitness Challenge:
Guests put their skills to the test at the Astronaut Training Experience, where they tackled interactive challenges inspired by NASA’s core astronaut training categories. Using ATTA Technologies’ motion-capture kiosk, participants completed a series of high-tech exercises, competed with friends and family, tracked their scores, and discovered what it takes to train like a space explorer.
The Launch Pad Stage:
Guests stepped up to the Launch Pad stage to take part in a variety of interactive gaming activations, testing their skills, competing with fellow players, and experiencing the excitement of live gaming entertainment
CNE Innovation Garage
Returning for 2026, the Innovation Garage welcomed an expanded lineup of local indie and student game developers, giving guests the opportunity to discover emerging talent, try innovative new games, and support the next generation of creators.
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