Tampa, Florida — Skills Lab HQ

THE
DROP

GTA VI Launch Edition

November 19, 2026  ·  7–10 PM  ·  Skills Lab HQ  ·  Tampa, FL  ·  Free to Attend

A free, citywide gaming, music, creator, and culture celebration. Live gameplay, giveaways, hosts, and the moment GTA VI drops — together.

Reserve A Table  ·  Reserve A Player Spot  ·  Become A Vendor Or Sponsor

Free

Admission

Nov 19

Launch Night

Live

Streamed & Broadcast

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The Moment

GTA VI Is Bigger
Than Gaming

This is a cultural moment, a creator economy moment, and the night Tampa's gaming community shows up together for the launch of the decade.

#1

Most Anticipated
Game of 2026

Free

To Attend.
RSVP Required

250M+

Global GTA
Player Base

12yr

Years in the
Making

Cultural
Moment

A generation-defining release that pulls gamers, creators, and culture into one conversation at the same time.

Social
Moment

Millions of posts, clips, and reactions explode in real time. Every second on launch night is content — and you're in it.

Creator
Economy

Meet the creators and hosts you already follow, in person, at an event built to generate content people actually watch.

Be There
First

Live gaming stations mean you're not watching the launch happen somewhere else — you're in the room when it drops.

In Support Of

More Than A Party.
It's A Mission.

THE DROP celebrates the GTA VI launch, but it's about more than one night. Every RSVP, every giveaway, and every dollar raised goes toward Skills Lab — High Point Gamer's flagship youth technology deployment.

Skills Lab gives the next generation of gamers, creators, and developers hands-on access to professional-grade gaming rigs, content studios, robotics labs, and real career pathways — for many kids, their first time ever touching this kind of technology.

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$0 Raised Toward Our $20,000 Skills Lab Goal

500+

Youth Engaged

4

Career Pathways

$1M+

Managed Equipment

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Weekly Programs

What's Happening

More Than
A Launch Party

THE DROP transforms Skills Lab HQ into a fully immersive Vice City–themed experience — live gameplay, music, hosts, and giveaways, free and open to the public.

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Launch Day Gameplay

Celebrate the GTA VI launch live. Live gaming stations, the moment everyone has been waiting for — together.

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Livestream Production

Full broadcast coverage with influencer commentary and audience reactions — you might end up on stream yourself.

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Music + DJ

Live DJ set, local music culture, and a soundtrack that matches the energy of Vice City all night long.

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Influencers + Celebrities

Radio personalities, local celebrities, and athletes in the building and on camera — meet the hosts below.

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High-Energy Giveaways

PS5 controllers, gaming headsets, GTA VI copies, streaming gear, creator bundles, and more — RSVP to be eligible.

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Social Content Zones

Immersive branded environments built for photos and content — come ready to post.

The Venue

Tampa's Emerging Digital Culture Hub

Skills Lab HQ is a digital media and gaming infrastructure space built to connect culture, technology, and opportunity — the perfect home for Tampa's biggest gaming night.

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5107 N 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33610

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THE DROP — Player Spot VIP Experience

Bring Your Console.
Claim Your Spot.
Play All Night.

$45

Gaming Station  ·  Launch Party Tee  ·  Beverage Ticket

Want to experience THE DROP on your own system?

Reserve a PLAYER SPOT, bring your console and games, and we'll provide your personal gaming setup for the night — plus a limited-edition launch party t-shirt and a beverage ticket, on us.

Player Spots Are Limited. Reserve Your Setup Before They're Gone.

Free to attend — RSVP required

Ready To Be Part Of It?

RSVP Now
Hosted By Culture

Meet The
Hosts

Radio personalities, local celebrities, influencers, and creators who bring authentic energy to the room — and to the feed.

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Tae Bae

Host / Personality

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DJ Speedy

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Joey Franchize

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Chibatta Mitch

Host / Personality

Special Guest

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Host / Personality

Why Come Out

This Isn't
A Watch Party

You could wait for launch night at home. Or you could be in the room where it's actually happening.

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Play It First

Live gaming stations mean you can get hands-on with GTA VI the moment it drops — not days later.

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Win Big

Consoles, controllers, streaming gear, and creator bundles are all up for grabs throughout the night.

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Meet The Hosts

The radio personalities and creators you already follow, in person, for the whole night.

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Be Part Of The Content

Live broadcast, branded content zones, and a night worth documenting — you might end up on the feed.

Good To Know

Frequently Asked
Questions

Nothing — this event is free and open to the public. Just RSVP below so we know you're coming.

Yes — RSVP is required so we can plan for the crowd and keep you updated with event details as launch night gets closer.

Skills Lab HQ, 5107 N 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33610, on November 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Yes — live gaming stations will have GTA VI running throughout the event.

Absolutely. Let us know how many are in your group when you RSVP below.

Call us at 727-619-9355 — we're happy to help.

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Who's Behind This

Built By People
Who Get It

High Point Gamer isn't an event company. We're a gaming and digital media infrastructure organization — and we've spent years building the systems, relationships, and community trust that make nights like this actually work.

This event exists because we wanted a real place for Tampa's gaming community to show up for GTA VI together — free, open, and built around the people who'll actually be in the room.

High Point Gamer
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Proven at Scale

We've produced esports events at major venues and built infrastructure that connects the community directly to gaming culture.

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Real Community Reach

Deep roots with schools, nonprofits, creators, and local organizations. Our audience shows up because they trust us.

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Content That Lives On

We don't just run events — we capture them. Every night generates video and social content that keeps performing after it ends.

Save Your Spot

RSVP — It's Free

Tell us you're coming and we'll keep you updated on all the launch night details as they're announced.

Questions? Call us at 727-619-9355