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The next installment for Monthly VF hits iFixMachine! Come on down and play!
Register: challonge.com/nycvfJuly2018
HOT DOG!
2v2 Amiibo in Smash on Wii U
Double elimination
Fee: $5, 1 drink minimum (2 soda / juice min) or food
Registration time: 7pm – 9pm
Start time: 9:30pm
BYOC
Must be 18+, ID required
Smash all night long – even after the tournament – Melee – Brawl pm & Wii U.
Gather your best 2 Amiibos & battle it out in either 4 or 8 player SMASH!
Double elimination
Fee: $5, 2 drink minimum
Amiibos must be at a standard 120 levels total
Start time: 9pm
Must be 18+, ID required
Game: Smash 4 on Wii U, 1v1
Start time: 9pm
Entry fee: $5 each, 2 drink minimum
18+ ID required
Arcade Wednesdays at Lizard Lounge:
All the other Video Games Retro to Brand new will be on and ready to be played – N64, Game Cube (x2), Xbox 360, PS2 (x2) Wii, Wii U (x2) Sega Genesis.
2018 promises to be a good year for VF due to the inclusion of FS in Yakuza 6, and the NYC / East Coast scene in particular with the return of Hayato’s arcade looking stronger than ever. Thanks to the efforts of the old-school arcade community at iFixMachine, VF will have a strong arcade representation at this year’s NYG. This includes a genuine arcade cabinet with Sega’s Lindbergh running VF5R and FS, along with head-to-head Versus City cabinets running VF4 Evo and Final Tuned, and potentially VF3 if the interest is high! The resources available to us at this year’s event are better than ever. This means we can offer a more exciting and fun environment for casual hanging out and playing, and we can also step up this year’s tournament to provide a competitive environment.
Keep checking this post as time goes on, we will be updating with more details over the coming days.
Event Schedules:
Friday, August 24 – Hanging out, casuals, side tournaments (games to be announced).
Saturday, August 25 – Final Showdown Tournament, Double Elimination
Sunday, August 26 – Hanging out, Runbacks and Revenge Exhibitions
The Venue:
iFixMachine is reborn as a true arcade, with cabinets for head-to-head, single-player, and vertical scrolling shoot-em-ups. There is also plenty of love for console games. $10 per day gets you all the gaming action you want.
The Tournament:
The tournament will take place on Saturday, August 25. The game will be Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown, and detailed rules can be found below. We will be offering prizes, and there will also be a pot bonus for the event. Additional information about prizes and scheduling will be coming soon.
Spoiler: Tournament Rules
Brackets and Calling Matches:
If you are registered for the tournament, you will be placed on a challonge bracket which will be posted before the tournament begins. Our first priority in seeding will be that people from the same region don’t play each other in round 1, but that may not be possible in all cases.
If you are called and are unavailable for your match, we will attempt to resolve other matches in the same round before disqualifying you. If 2 matches occur before you are available, you will be disqualified. If you want to leave the venue for food or other reasons, please consult an organizer to see if there will be enough time. It is your responsibility to be there for your match.
Rules for Matches, Character Select, P1/P2, Stage Select:
Normal Bracket: 2 / 3. Losers, winners, and grand finals are all 3 / 5.
The Tournament is Double Elimination
If two players cannot agree on player 1 / player 2 side, they will flip a coin for it.
After sitting down and going to character select, both players must configure buttons before picking a character. The first stage selection will be random.
After each game in singles, winner should ask loser if they want to change stage or character (NOT both).
Pausing during a match is a 1 round loss. If either player is Shun Di, the loss will be drink neutral (i.e. Shun will neither gain, nor lose, drink points). The player that did not pause can choose not to take the round.
If there is a malfunction of equipment, a break in the game can occur where the player finds a replacement. If the break occurs, or causes the game to pause, a round can be taken by the other player. These rules also apply to button checks.
Reporting Rules Being Broken:
If the match you are playing is not being streamed, rule violations should be reported to organizers by the players in a match. If a winner changes character / stage, do not begin the game and stop part way to report, report the violation before starting the game (you may pause to do this). If someone in your match pauses, winner can choose to take the round without direct response from an organizer.
2018 promises to be a good year for VF due to the inclusion of FS in Yakuza 6, and the NYC / East Coast scene in particular with the return of Hayato’s arcade looking stronger than ever. Thanks to the efforts of the old-school arcade community at iFixMachine, VF will have a strong arcade representation at this year’s NYG. This includes a genuine arcade cabinet with Sega’s Lindbergh running VF5R and FS, along with head-to-head Versus City cabinets running VF4 Evo and Final Tuned, and potentially VF3 if the interest is high! The resources available to us at this year’s event are better than ever. This means we can offer a more exciting and fun environment for casual hanging out and playing, and we can also step up this year’s tournament to provide a competitive environment.
Keep checking this post as time goes on, we will be updating with more details over the coming days.
Event Schedules:
Friday, August 24 – Hanging out, casuals, side tournaments (games to be announced).
Saturday, August 25 – Final Showdown Tournament, Double Elimination
Sunday, August 26 – Hanging out, Runbacks and Revenge Exhibitions
The Tournament:
The tournament will take place on Saturday, August 25. The game will be Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown, and detailed rules can be found below. We will be offering prizes, and there will also be a pot bonus for the event. Additional information about prizes and scheduling will be coming soon.
2018 promises to be a good year for VF due to the inclusion of FS in Yakuza 6, and the NYC / East Coast scene in particular with the return of Hayato’s arcade looking stronger than ever. Thanks to the efforts of the old-school arcade community at iFixMachine, VF will have a strong arcade representation at this year’s NYG. This includes a genuine arcade cabinet with Sega’s Lindbergh running VF5R and FS, along with head-to-head Versus City cabinets running VF4 Evo and Final Tuned, and potentially VF3 if the interest is high! The resources available to us at this year’s event are better than ever. This means we can offer a more exciting and fun environment for casual hanging out and playing, and we can also step up this year’s tournament to provide a competitive environment.
Keep checking this post as time goes on, we will be updating with more details over the coming days.
Event Schedules:
Friday, August 24 – Hanging out, casuals, side tournaments (games to be announced).
Saturday, August 25 – Final Showdown Tournament, Double Elimination
Sunday, August 26 – Hanging out, Runbacks and Revenge Exhibitions
The Venue:
iFixMachine is reborn as a true arcade, with cabinets for head-to-head, single-player, and vertical scrolling shoot-em-ups. There is also plenty of love for console games. $10 per day gets you all the gaming action you want.
The Tournament:
The tournament will take place on Saturday, August 25. The game will be Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown, and detailed rules can be found below. We will be offering prizes, and there will also be a pot bonus for the event. Additional information about prizes and scheduling will be coming soon.
Spoiler: Tournament Rules
Brackets and Calling Matches:
If you are registered for the tournament, you will be placed on a challonge bracket which will be posted before the tournament begins. Our first priority in seeding will be that people from the same region don’t play each other in round 1, but that may not be possible in all cases.
If you are called and are unavailable for your match, we will attempt to resolve other matches in the same round before disqualifying you. If 2 matches occur before you are available, you will be disqualified. If you want to leave the venue for food or other reasons, please consult an organizer to see if there will be enough time. It is your responsibility to be there for your match.
Rules for Matches, Character Select, P1/P2, Stage Select:
Normal Bracket: 2 / 3. Losers, winners, and grand finals are all 3 / 5.
The Tournament is Double Elimination
If two players cannot agree on player 1 / player 2 side, they will flip a coin for it.
After sitting down and going to character select, both players must configure buttons before picking a character. The first stage selection will be random.
After each game in singles, winner should ask loser if they want to change stage or character (NOT both).
Pausing during a match is a 1 round loss. If either player is Shun Di, the loss will be drink neutral (i.e. Shun will neither gain, nor lose, drink points). The player that did not pause can choose not to take the round.
If there is a malfunction of equipment, a break in the game can occur where the player finds a replacement. If the break occurs, or causes the game to pause, a round can be taken by the other player. These rules also apply to button checks.
Reporting Rules Being Broken:
If the match you are playing is not being streamed, rule violations should be reported to organizers by the players in a match. If a winner changes character / stage, do not begin the game and stop part way to report, report the violation before starting the game (you may pause to do this). If someone in your match pauses, winner can choose to take the round without direct response from an organizer.
2018 promises to be a good year for VF due to the inclusion of FS in Yakuza 6, and the NYC / East Coast scene in particular with the return of Hayato’s arcade looking stronger than ever. Thanks to the efforts of the old-school arcade community at iFixMachine, VF will have a strong arcade representation at this year’s NYG. This includes a genuine arcade cabinet with Sega’s Lindbergh running VF5R and FS, along with head-to-head Versus City cabinets running VF4 Evo and Final Tuned, and potentially VF3 if the interest is high! The resources available to us at this year’s event are better than ever. This means we can offer a more exciting and fun environment for casual hanging out and playing, and we can also step up this year’s tournament to provide a competitive environment.
Keep checking this post as time goes on, we will be updating with more details over the coming days.
Event Schedules:
Friday, August 24 – Hanging out, casuals, side tournaments (games to be announced).
Saturday, August 25 – Final Showdown Tournament, Double Elimination
Sunday, August 26 – Hanging out, Runbacks and Revenge Exhibitions
The Tournament:
The tournament will take place on Saturday, August 25. The game will be Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown, and detailed rules can be found below. We will be offering prizes, and there will also be a pot bonus for the event. Additional information about prizes and scheduling will be coming soon.
2018 promises to be a good year for VF due to the inclusion of FS in Yakuza 6, and the NYC / East Coast scene in particular with the return of Hayato’s arcade looking stronger than ever. Thanks to the efforts of the old-school arcade community at iFixMachine, VF will have a strong arcade representation at this year’s NYG. This includes a genuine arcade cabinet with Sega’s Lindbergh running VF5R and FS, along with head-to-head Versus City cabinets running VF4 Evo and Final Tuned, and potentially VF3 if the interest is high! The resources available to us at this year’s event are better than ever. This means we can offer a more exciting and fun environment for casual hanging out and playing, and we can also step up this year’s tournament to provide a competitive environment.
Keep checking this post as time goes on, we will be updating with more details over the coming days.
Event Schedules:
Friday, August 24 – Hanging out, casuals, side tournaments (games to be announced).
Saturday, August 25 – Final Showdown Tournament, Double Elimination
Sunday, August 26 – Hanging out, Runbacks and Revenge Exhibitions
The Venue:
iFixMachine is reborn as a true arcade, with cabinets for head-to-head, single-player, and vertical scrolling shoot-em-ups. There is also plenty of love for console games. $10 per day gets you all the gaming action you want.
The Tournament:
The tournament will take place on Saturday, August 25. The game will be Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown, and detailed rules can be found below. We will be offering prizes, and there will also be a pot bonus for the event. Additional information about prizes and scheduling will be coming soon.
Spoiler: Tournament Rules
Brackets and Calling Matches:
If you are registered for the tournament, you will be placed on a challonge bracket which will be posted before the tournament begins. Our first priority in seeding will be that people from the same region don’t play each other in round 1, but that may not be possible in all cases.
If you are called and are unavailable for your match, we will attempt to resolve other matches in the same round before disqualifying you. If 2 matches occur before you are available, you will be disqualified. If you want to leave the venue for food or other reasons, please consult an organizer to see if there will be enough time. It is your responsibility to be there for your match.
Rules for Matches, Character Select, P1/P2, Stage Select:
Normal Bracket: 2 / 3. Losers, winners, and grand finals are all 3 / 5.
The Tournament is Double Elimination
If two players cannot agree on player 1 / player 2 side, they will flip a coin for it.
After sitting down and going to character select, both players must configure buttons before picking a character. The first stage selection will be random.
After each game in singles, winner should ask loser if they want to change stage or character (NOT both).
Pausing during a match is a 1 round loss. If either player is Shun Di, the loss will be drink neutral (i.e. Shun will neither gain, nor lose, drink points). The player that did not pause can choose not to take the round.
If there is a malfunction of equipment, a break in the game can occur where the player finds a replacement. If the break occurs, or causes the game to pause, a round can be taken by the other player. These rules also apply to button checks.
Reporting Rules Being Broken:
If the match you are playing is not being streamed, rule violations should be reported to organizers by the players in a match. If a winner changes character / stage, do not begin the game and stop part way to report, report the violation before starting the game (you may pause to do this). If someone in your match pauses, winner can choose to take the round without direct response from an organizer.
2018 promises to be a good year for VF due to the inclusion of FS in Yakuza 6, and the NYC / East Coast scene in particular with the return of Hayato’s arcade looking stronger than ever. Thanks to the efforts of the old-school arcade community at iFixMachine, VF will have a strong arcade representation at this year’s NYG. This includes a genuine arcade cabinet with Sega’s Lindbergh running VF5R and FS, along with head-to-head Versus City cabinets running VF4 Evo and Final Tuned, and potentially VF3 if the interest is high! The resources available to us at this year’s event are better than ever. This means we can offer a more exciting and fun environment for casual hanging out and playing, and we can also step up this year’s tournament to provide a competitive environment.
Keep checking this post as time goes on, we will be updating with more details over the coming days.
Event Schedules:
Friday, August 24 – Hanging out, casuals, side tournaments (games to be announced).
Saturday, August 25 – Final Showdown Tournament, Double Elimination
Sunday, August 26 – Hanging out, Runbacks and Revenge Exhibitions
The Tournament:
The tournament will take place on Saturday, August 25. The game will be Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown, and detailed rules can be found below. We will be offering prizes, and there will also be a pot bonus for the event. Additional information about prizes and scheduling will be coming soon.
Gather your best 2 Amiibos & battle it out in either 4 or 8 player SMASH!
Double elimination
Fee: $5, 2 drink minimum
Total overall CP cannot exceed 120, Amiibos may be checked!
Start time: 9pm
Must be 18+, ID required
Gather your best 2 Amiibos & battle it out in either 4 or 8 player SMASH!
Double elimination
Fee: $5, 2 drink minimum
Amiibos must be at a standard 120 levels total
Start time: 9pm
Must be 18+, ID required
2v2 Amiibo in Smash on Wii U
Double elimination
Fee: $5, 1 drink minimum (2 soda / juice min) or food
Registration time: 7pm – 9pm
Start time: 9:30pm
BYOC
Must be 18+, ID required
Smash all night long – even after the tournament – Melee – Brawl pm & Wii U.
Gather your best 2 Amiibos & battle it out in either 4 or 8 player SMASH!
Double elimination
Fee: $5, 2 drink minimum
Total overall CP cannot exceed 120, Amiibos may be checked!
Start time: 9pm
Must be 18+, ID required
Gather your best 2 Amiibos & battle it out in either 4 or 8 player SMASH!
Double elimination
Fee: $5, 2 drink minimum
Amiibos must be at a standard 120 levels total
Start time: 9pm
Must be 18+, ID required
2v2 Amiibo in Smash on Wii U
Double elimination
Fee: $5, 1 drink minimum (2 soda / juice min) or food
Registration time: 7pm – 9pm
Start time: 9:30pm
BYOC
Must be 18+, ID required
Smash all night long – even after the tournament – Melee – Brawl pm & Wii U.
Gather your best 2 Amiibos & battle it out in either 4 or 8 player SMASH!
Double elimination
Fee: $5, 2 drink minimum
Total overall CP cannot exceed 120, Amiibos may be checked!
Start time: 9pm
Must be 18+, ID required
Gather your best 2 Amiibos & battle it out in either 4 or 8 player SMASH!
Double elimination
Fee: $5, 2 drink minimum
Amiibos must be at a standard 120 levels total
Start time: 9pm
Must be 18+, ID required
2v2 Amiibo in Smash on Wii U
Double elimination
Fee: $5, 1 drink minimum (2 soda / juice min) or food
Registration time: 7pm – 9pm
Start time: 9:30pm
BYOC
Must be 18+, ID required
Smash all night long – even after the tournament – Melee – Brawl pm & Wii U.
Gather your best 2 Amiibos & battle it out in either 4 or 8 player SMASH!
Double elimination
Fee: $5, 2 drink minimum
Total overall CP cannot exceed 120, Amiibos may be checked!
Start time: 9pm
Must be 18+, ID required
Gather your best 2 Amiibos & battle it out in either 4 or 8 player SMASH!
Double elimination
Fee: $5, 2 drink minimum
Amiibos must be at a standard 120 levels total
Start time: 9pm
Must be 18+, ID required
Come celebrate the release of Smash Ultimate with us and play for the chance to win a $100 gift card to Alamo Draft House!
One part nerd, one part slurred, Super Trashed Bros brings together comedy, video games and alcohol at a super rad bar in Brooklyn. Join comedians Jesse McGrath, Seamus Calder, Rachel Levinson as well as Brandon Garner as they virtually battle amongst themselves while physically battling inebriation. Audience participation is essential as a live crowd and online viewers—from the streaming platform Twitch—suggest new rules and new gags. Power-up, throw down and push buttons (in more ways than one)!
This show is a tournament. Drinking jaRules apply! And there are lots of prizes, including a bar tab for the first place competitor!
Also, if you’re not good at video games, you can still win an #Amiibo (the GoodsportsMiibo) for people who cheer the loudest, jeer the funniest, support others, and have the best time. We’re so generous.
NEW TOURNEY FORMAT: 8 Rounds of 4-player free-for-all (6 stock). The first place competitors from the first 8 rounds face off in 2 final rounds of 4-player free-for-all (3 stock). The winner of those two rounds face off in a 1-v-1 winner-takes-all duel (2 stock).
No need to sign up ahead of time, just show up ready to party!
http://supertrashedbros.com/
http://www.twitch.tv/supertrashedbros
Who: Jesse McGrath, Seamus Calder, Rachel Levinson, Brandon Garner
Where: 266 Irving Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Cost: Free
Age: 21+
Game: Smash 4 on Wii U, 1v1
Start time: 9pm
Entry fee: $5 each, 2 drink minimum
18+ ID required
Arcade Wednesdays at Lizard Lounge:
All the other Video Games Retro to Brand new will be on and ready to be played – N64, Game Cube (x2), Xbox 360, PS2 (x2) Wii, Wii U (x2) Sega Genesis.
Gather your best 2 Amiibos & battle it out in either 4 or 8 player SMASH!
Double elimination
Fee: $5, 2 drink minimum
Amiibos must be at a standard 120 levels total
Start time: 9pm
Must be 18+, ID required
Gather your best 2 Amiibos & battle it out in either 4 or 8 player SMASH!
Double elimination
Fee: $5, 2 drink minimum
Amiibos must be at a standard 120 levels total
Start time: 9pm
Must be 18+, ID required
April’s Monthly going to happen on Friday, the 26. Thanks to Mutant and Haya for setting this up with me. I’m hoping we can continue the 2018 event experience for VF!
We’re starting it up again this month! Register HERE!
https://challonge.com/NYCVFApril19
One part nerd, one part slurred, Super Trashed Bros brings together comedy, video games and alcohol at a super rad bar in Brooklyn. Join comedians Jesse McGrath, Seamus Calder, and Brandon Garner as they virtually battle amongst themselves while physically battling inebriation. Audience participation is essential as a live crowd and online viewers—from the streaming platform Twitch—suggest new rules and new gags. Power-up, throw down and push buttons (in more ways than one)!
This show is a tournament. Drinking jaRules apply!
Also, if you’re not good at video games, you can still win an #Amiibo (the GoodsportsMiibo) for people who cheer the loudest, jeer the funniest, support others, and have the best time. We’re so generous.
FORMAT: 8 Rounds of 4 person free for all (3 stock). The first place competitors from the first 8 rounds face off in 2 final rounds of team (3 stock). The winners of those two rounds face off in a winner-takes-all duel (2 stock). First place takes home a bar tab and (more importantly) bragging rights.
No need to sign up ahead of time, just show up ready to party!
http://supertrashedbros.com/
http://www.twitch.tv/supertrashedbros
Who: Jesse McGrath, Seamus Calder, and Brandon Garner
Where: 266 Irving Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Cost: Free
Age: 21+
On July 19-21, the New Yorker Hotel will host Defend the North: New York City’s only major fighting game tournament! Considered by many to be one of the biggest travel destinations in the world, NYC is also home to a diverse gaming community with a rich and storied legacy. This summer, be a part of that legacy and register for DTN today!
Why Go to Defend the North?
– 3 Day event
– 20+ Tournaments for Current and Retro Games
– 30+ Different Games Available for Casual Play
– Arcade Room featuring Japanese Candy Cabs
– 24 hour Gaming in the BYOC and Arcade Rooms
– Community-Run Side Tournaments
– Cosplay Contest with Cash Prizes
– Vendor and Exhibitor Booths
– And much more!
How Do I Get There?
The iconic New Yorker Hotel is located at 481 8th Ave in Midtown Manhattan. Public transportation is available from all 3 major NYC airports: Newark (EWR), John F Kennedy (JFK), and LaGuardia (LGA):
From EWR: Take the Airtrain to Newark Airport train station. Then transfer to a NJ TRANSIT train to NEW YORK Penn Station.
From JFK: Take the Airtrain to Jamaica Station. Then transfer to a Manhattan-bound E train and stop at 34th St Penn Station.
From LGA: Take the Q70 SBS Bus to Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue/74th St (Guests coming from Terminal A must take the Q47 Bus instead). Then take an E train to 34th St Penn Station.
Where Can I Stay?
Get the most out of DTN and stay at the venue! Steps away from places like the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden, the New Yorker combines historic charm with modern convenience.
This 4-star hotel features updated rooms with breathtaking views of the city. Amenities include a bar, a 24-hour diner, and a 24-hour fitness center.
Normally priced around $300 a night during the summer, DTN has secured amazing rates for all our guests starting at $147 a night! Click below to reserve your room! No deposit needed!
The last day to book with this special rate is June 19th, 2019. So act fast and take advantage of this amazing deal!
Gaming Tours:
Capcom Pro Tour
Defend the North is an official stop on the Capcom Pro Tour! Earn valuable points and qualify for Capcom Cup 2019! Click here for more details.
Jazzy Circuit Finale
DTN will host the season finale of the Jazzy Circuit! FOUR Last Chance Qualifying Spots up for grabs! Who will become the 1st ever Jazzy Circuit Champion?
DTN After Hours
In the city that never sleeps, it’s only fitting that DTN features 24/7 gaming! Play as late or early as you want with BYOC and Arcade Rooms open ALL weekend long!
Tournament Games:
Street Fighter V (2K pot minimum)
Smash Ultimate ($1K pot minimum)
Dragon Ball Fighter Z ($1K pot minimum)
Mortal Kombat 11 ($1K pot minimum)
Vampire Savior ($250 pot minimum)*
Under Night In Birth Exe: Late [st]
Fortnite 1v1 ($500 pot minimum)
Capcom vs SNK 2 ($250 pot minimum)*
Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike (2K pot minimum)*
Smash Brothers Melee
Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3
Tekken 7 ($1K pot minimum)
Street Fighter Alpha 2 ($250 pot minimum)*
Guilty Gear Xrd REV2
For Honor
Virtua Fighter 5 ($250 pot minimum)*
Ultra Street Fighter IV
Pokken Tournament DX
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 ($250 pot minimum)*
Soul Calibur VI ($500 pot minimum)
Super Street Fighter II Turbo ($250 pot minimum)*
BLazBlue Cross Tag Battle
Overwatch 6v6
*Free Entry and Crowdfunded via Matcherino
Competitor Pass
Players who wish to compete in ANY of the official tournaments must have a Competitor Pass. Prices will go up as the date gets closer to the event. So don’t wait! Click here to purchase your Competitor Pass today! you will also gain access to the event for all 3 days
$35.00 USD (December 1st, 2018 – January 18th, 2019)
$40.00 USD (January 19th – March 28th)
$50.00 USD (March 29th – June 1st)
$60.00 USD (June 1st – July 12th)
$75.00 USD (On-Site Registration ONLY on July 19th)
Spectator Pass
Attending DTN as a fan? Curious to see what FGC tourneys are like? Get a Spectator pass which includes access to all our games (including the 24 hour BYOC and Arcade Rooms) for casual play! Spectators can also enter community-run side events! Visit our Eventbrite page to get your Spectator Pass today!
$50.00 USD
On July 19-21, the New Yorker Hotel will host Defend the North: New York City’s only major fighting game tournament! Considered by many to be one of the biggest travel destinations in the world, NYC is also home to a diverse gaming community with a rich and storied legacy. This summer, be a part of that legacy and register for DTN today!
Why Go to Defend the North?
– 3 Day event
– 20+ Tournaments for Current and Retro Games
– 30+ Different Games Available for Casual Play
– Arcade Room featuring Japanese Candy Cabs
– 24 hour Gaming in the BYOC and Arcade Rooms
– Community-Run Side Tournaments
– Cosplay Contest with Cash Prizes
– Vendor and Exhibitor Booths
– And much more!
How Do I Get There?
The iconic New Yorker Hotel is located at 481 8th Ave in Midtown Manhattan. Public transportation is available from all 3 major NYC airports: Newark (EWR), John F Kennedy (JFK), and LaGuardia (LGA):
From EWR: Take the Airtrain to Newark Airport train station. Then transfer to a NJ TRANSIT train to NEW YORK Penn Station.
From JFK: Take the Airtrain to Jamaica Station. Then transfer to a Manhattan-bound E train and stop at 34th St Penn Station.
From LGA: Take the Q70 SBS Bus to Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue/74th St (Guests coming from Terminal A must take the Q47 Bus instead). Then take an E train to 34th St Penn Station.
Where Can I Stay?
Get the most out of DTN and stay at the venue! Steps away from places like the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden, the New Yorker combines historic charm with modern convenience.
This 4-star hotel features updated rooms with breathtaking views of the city. Amenities include a bar, a 24-hour diner, and a 24-hour fitness center.
Normally priced around $300 a night during the summer, DTN has secured amazing rates for all our guests starting at $147 a night! Click below to reserve your room! No deposit needed!
The last day to book with this special rate is June 19th, 2019. So act fast and take advantage of this amazing deal!
Gaming Tours:
Capcom Pro Tour
Defend the North is an official stop on the Capcom Pro Tour! Earn valuable points and qualify for Capcom Cup 2019! Click here for more details.
Jazzy Circuit Finale
DTN will host the season finale of the Jazzy Circuit! FOUR Last Chance Qualifying Spots up for grabs! Who will become the 1st ever Jazzy Circuit Champion?
DTN After Hours
In the city that never sleeps, it’s only fitting that DTN features 24/7 gaming! Play as late or early as you want with BYOC and Arcade Rooms open ALL weekend long!
Tournament Games:
Street Fighter V (2K pot minimum)
Smash Ultimate ($1K pot minimum)
Dragon Ball Fighter Z ($1K pot minimum)
Mortal Kombat 11 ($1K pot minimum)
Vampire Savior ($250 pot minimum)*
Under Night In Birth Exe: Late [st]
Fortnite 1v1 ($500 pot minimum)
Capcom vs SNK 2 ($250 pot minimum)*
Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike (2K pot minimum)*
Smash Brothers Melee
Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3
Tekken 7 ($1K pot minimum)
Street Fighter Alpha 2 ($250 pot minimum)*
Guilty Gear Xrd REV2
For Honor
Virtua Fighter 5 ($250 pot minimum)*
Ultra Street Fighter IV
Pokken Tournament DX
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 ($250 pot minimum)*
Soul Calibur VI ($500 pot minimum)
Super Street Fighter II Turbo ($250 pot minimum)*
BLazBlue Cross Tag Battle
Overwatch 6v6
*Free Entry and Crowdfunded via Matcherino
Competitor Pass
Players who wish to compete in ANY of the official tournaments must have a Competitor Pass. Prices will go up as the date gets closer to the event. So don’t wait! Click here to purchase your Competitor Pass today! you will also gain access to the event for all 3 days
$35.00 USD (December 1st, 2018 – January 18th, 2019)
$40.00 USD (January 19th – March 28th)
$50.00 USD (March 29th – June 1st)
$60.00 USD (June 1st – July 12th)
$75.00 USD (On-Site Registration ONLY on July 19th)
Spectator Pass
Attending DTN as a fan? Curious to see what FGC tourneys are like? Get a Spectator pass which includes access to all our games (including the 24 hour BYOC and Arcade Rooms) for casual play! Spectators can also enter community-run side events! Visit our Eventbrite page to get your Spectator Pass today!
$50.00 USD
On July 19-21, the New Yorker Hotel will host Defend the North: New York City’s only major fighting game tournament! Considered by many to be one of the biggest travel destinations in the world, NYC is also home to a diverse gaming community with a rich and storied legacy. This summer, be a part of that legacy and register for DTN today!
Why Go to Defend the North?
– 3 Day event
– 20+ Tournaments for Current and Retro Games
– 30+ Different Games Available for Casual Play
– Arcade Room featuring Japanese Candy Cabs
– 24 hour Gaming in the BYOC and Arcade Rooms
– Community-Run Side Tournaments
– Cosplay Contest with Cash Prizes
– Vendor and Exhibitor Booths
– And much more!
How Do I Get There?
The iconic New Yorker Hotel is located at 481 8th Ave in Midtown Manhattan. Public transportation is available from all 3 major NYC airports: Newark (EWR), John F Kennedy (JFK), and LaGuardia (LGA):
From EWR: Take the Airtrain to Newark Airport train station. Then transfer to a NJ TRANSIT train to NEW YORK Penn Station.
From JFK: Take the Airtrain to Jamaica Station. Then transfer to a Manhattan-bound E train and stop at 34th St Penn Station.
From LGA: Take the Q70 SBS Bus to Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue/74th St (Guests coming from Terminal A must take the Q47 Bus instead). Then take an E train to 34th St Penn Station.
Where Can I Stay?
Get the most out of DTN and stay at the venue! Steps away from places like the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden, the New Yorker combines historic charm with modern convenience.
This 4-star hotel features updated rooms with breathtaking views of the city. Amenities include a bar, a 24-hour diner, and a 24-hour fitness center.
Normally priced around $300 a night during the summer, DTN has secured amazing rates for all our guests starting at $147 a night! Click below to reserve your room! No deposit needed!
The last day to book with this special rate is June 19th, 2019. So act fast and take advantage of this amazing deal!
Gaming Tours:
Capcom Pro Tour
Defend the North is an official stop on the Capcom Pro Tour! Earn valuable points and qualify for Capcom Cup 2019! Click here for more details.
Jazzy Circuit Finale
DTN will host the season finale of the Jazzy Circuit! FOUR Last Chance Qualifying Spots up for grabs! Who will become the 1st ever Jazzy Circuit Champion?
DTN After Hours
In the city that never sleeps, it’s only fitting that DTN features 24/7 gaming! Play as late or early as you want with BYOC and Arcade Rooms open ALL weekend long!
Tournament Games:
Street Fighter V (2K pot minimum)
Smash Ultimate ($1K pot minimum)
Dragon Ball Fighter Z ($1K pot minimum)
Mortal Kombat 11 ($1K pot minimum)
Vampire Savior ($250 pot minimum)*
Under Night In Birth Exe: Late [st]
Fortnite 1v1 ($500 pot minimum)
Capcom vs SNK 2 ($250 pot minimum)*
Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike (2K pot minimum)*
Smash Brothers Melee
Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3
Tekken 7 ($1K pot minimum)
Street Fighter Alpha 2 ($250 pot minimum)*
Guilty Gear Xrd REV2
For Honor
Virtua Fighter 5 ($250 pot minimum)*
Ultra Street Fighter IV
Pokken Tournament DX
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 ($250 pot minimum)*
Soul Calibur VI ($500 pot minimum)
Super Street Fighter II Turbo ($250 pot minimum)*
BLazBlue Cross Tag Battle
Overwatch 6v6
*Free Entry and Crowdfunded via Matcherino
Competitor Pass
Players who wish to compete in ANY of the official tournaments must have a Competitor Pass. Prices will go up as the date gets closer to the event. So don’t wait! Click here to purchase your Competitor Pass today! you will also gain access to the event for all 3 days
$35.00 USD (December 1st, 2018 – January 18th, 2019)
$40.00 USD (January 19th – March 28th)
$50.00 USD (March 29th – June 1st)
$60.00 USD (June 1st – July 12th)
$75.00 USD (On-Site Registration ONLY on July 19th)
Spectator Pass
Attending DTN as a fan? Curious to see what FGC tourneys are like? Get a Spectator pass which includes access to all our games (including the 24 hour BYOC and Arcade Rooms) for casual play! Spectators can also enter community-run side events! Visit our Eventbrite page to get your Spectator Pass today!
$50.00 USD