Calendar

Dec
6
Thu
2018
Super tournaments at Action Burger @ Action Burger 2.0 & Planet Xenos
Dec 6 @ 7:00 pm – Dec 7 @ 12:00 am

Marvel vs Capcom 1 (arcade), Super Smash Bros (Wii U), third strike (arcade) and Marvel vs Capcom infinite (Xbox one), Marvel vs capcom 2 (original xbox).
Action Burger is America’s only sci-fi bar, comic book and free retro video game themed restaurant. 292 Graham ave. Williamsburg Brooklyn NY. Off L train.

$5 entry for each tournament. Winner keeps everything. The best 2 out of 3 or best 3 out of 5 games depending on tournament size. If 10 people show up, the winner keeps the $50.
* Pay at restaurant when you arrive. Money will be kept by a neutral third party, not by restaurant. Paid to the winner at the end of each tournament.

VENTURE FEE – Must spend $10 minimum per person for food or drinks at the restaurant.

TIMES
First three tournaments, please arrive by 7pm to register.

7pm tournament 1: Third strike (arcade) starts at 7pm.
7pm tournament 2: Super Smash Bros Wii u 1 on 1, singles.

7pm tournament 3: Marvel vs capcom infiniti (xbox one).

9:30pm tournament 5: Super smash bros Wii u royal battle up to 8 players. Every man for themselves. Last man standing wins.
9:30pm tournament 6: Marvel vs capcom 1 (arcade).
10:30pm tournament 3: Marvel vs capcom 2 (original xbox).

Dec
8
Sat
2018
NYC vs Boston PUBG Tournament – Powered by Verizon 5G @ Alley
Dec 8 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

New York City will face off with Boston in a PUBG Duos + Squads Tournament to crown the best players in the north east!

Tickets are available now. Sign up with a partner to compete or sign up as a spectator

(Food + Red Bull included with both ticket types)

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-vs-boston-pubg-tournament-powered-by-verizon-5g-tickets-52920431435

This will be the first ever LAN tournament fully powered by Verizon’s 5G technology. Join CGNY in NYC and FirstBlood in Boston for a full day of matches streamed live on Twitch.

■ Format: Teams of 2: Duos. We’ll also play Squads after the duos broadcast ends.
■ First person only (FPP) – Esports Mode on PC only.
■ Map option: Sunny
■ Red zone: Off
■ ARs 1.3x
■ Sniper Rifles 1.3x
■ DMRs 1.3x
■ Scopes 1.2x
■ Flare gun: 0x
■ Level 3 helmet: 0x
■ Costumes: 0x
■ Server region: NA

1st Circle:
■ Delay: 90
■ Wait: 120
■ Move: 240

2nd Circle:
■ Delay: 0
■ Wait: 90
■ Move: 160

Point System for each match:
■ 1st 200 Points
■ 2nd 160
■ 3rd 140
■ 4th 130
■ 5th 120
■ 6th 110
■ 7th 100
■ 8th 90
■ 9th 80
■ 10th 75
■ 11th 70
■ 12th 65
■ 13th 60
■ 14th 55
■ 15th 50
■ 16th 40

■ Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/firstbloodio

■ Please Note: This event is Bring Your Own Computer (BYOC). You must bring all your own equipment including mouse/keyboard/headset. Spacing is limited to 16 players from each city so secure your ticket soon!

Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm – Dec 9 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Dec
15
Sat
2018
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm – Dec 16 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Dec
22
Sat
2018
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Dec 22 @ 6:00 pm – Dec 23 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Dec
29
Sat
2018
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Dec 29 @ 6:00 pm – Dec 30 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Jan
5
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Jan 5 @ 6:00 pm – Jan 6 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Jan
12
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Jan 12 @ 6:00 pm – Jan 13 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Jan
19
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Jan 19 @ 6:00 pm – Jan 20 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Jan
26
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Jan 26 @ 6:00 pm – Jan 27 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Feb
2
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Feb 2 @ 6:00 pm – Feb 3 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Feb
9
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Feb 9 @ 6:00 pm – Feb 10 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Feb
16
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Feb 16 @ 6:00 pm – Feb 17 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Feb
23
Sat
2019
NYC Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament @ Offside Tavern NYC
Feb 23 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Come meet and compete with the NYC Smash Bros community at Offside Tavern NYC in the heart of Manhattan on Saturday, February 23rd!

Community Gaming will be hosting a 6 hour event for the Smash community at our favorite gamer friendly sports bar. Arrival time is 12:00pm-12:30pm. ALL skill levels are welcome!

Tickets are $20 and include 1 free drink and entry into the Smash Bros tournament + access to the beer pong tables. We’ll be supplying the Nintendo Switches and controllers, but feel free to bring your own. Prizing details will be announced next week.

Sign up for our waitlist now and you’ll be notified when tickets go on sale early next week!

WAITLIST LINK: https://joincommunitygaming.com/smash

Note: Check your spam folder if you don’t see the email confirmation within an hour.

RULES: We will be using the Genesis 6 Smash Ultimate Ruleset.

All sets will be a best-of-3 games until the top cut, to where sets become become best-of-5 games. Games will be 3 stock / 8 minutes for both singles and doubles.

All stages will have hazards off. After each game, the winning player may ban two stages from the full stage list. The stage list is as follows:

Battlefield
Final Destination
Lylat Cruise
Pokémon Stadium 2
Smashville
Counterpicks:
Castle Siege
Kalos Pokémon League
Town & City
Unova Pokémon League
Yoshi’s Island (Brawl)
Yoshi’s Story

Final Smash Meter is OFF. Items are OFF and NONE.

The full ruleset can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dmojllgyDCJgHguWrGJ1X0a4Hv_bTHLh7f-s5b_g5o0/edit?fbclid=IwAR2OC9QidCBKHkdoj0XMFzjwkDKcwRA6O6IUSucV3VvAP-pSLHm1uL-muoM

WAITLIST LINK: https://joincommunitygaming.com/smash

Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Feb 23 @ 6:00 pm – Feb 24 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Mar
2
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Mar 2 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 3 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Mar
8
Fri
2019
Road to Defend the North 2019: Street Fighter Alpha 2 @ Next Level
Mar 8 @ 2:00 pm – Mar 9 @ 2:00 am

Want a chance to win free venue fee at this year’s Defend the North? Then head over to Next Level on Friday Feb 8 for the 1st installment of the Road to Defend the North Tournament Series!

Next Level, in association with DTN, will host FOUR singles tournaments in the next few months. In addition to their share of the prize pool, the winners of each event will earn a free competitor pass to Defend the North 2019 which takes place on July 19-21 at the New Yorker Hotel in midtown Manhattan!

Hot off the heels of Apollo’s win in last month’s Vampire Savior tournament, the next game in the Road to DTN lineup will be Street Fighter Alpha 2!

Remember that all the old school fighters at DTN 2K19 are FREE entry with a minimum prize pool of $250 EACH courtesy of CitiGaming! Donate to each game’s crowdfunding campaign by visiting the following links:

Vampire Savior: tinyurl.com/defendVSAV2019
Super Street Fighter II Turbo: tinyurl.com/defendST2019
Street Fighter Alpha 2: tinyurl.com/defendA22019
Capcom vs SNK 2: tinyurl.com/defendCVS22019
Marvel vs Capcom 2: tinyurl.com/defendMVC22019

For more info about DTN 2K19 visit defendthenorth.com.

Also check out the DTN 2k18 event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/129280021330581/

LOCATION
Next Level
874 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(347) 618-8813

FEES
Venue: $10 venue fee
Entry: $5 entry fee

RULES
2 out of 3 games
2 out of 3 rounds
Double Elimination
Winners, Losers, & Grand Finals 3 out of 5
No exploiting any glitches

HARDWARE
Versus City Cabs

SCHEDULE
Sign ups/casuals: 2pm-8pm
Tournament starts: 8pm-12pm

BRACKET
https://challonge.com/defendA22019

STREAM
TBD

POT SPLIT
70/20/10

MATCHERINO
TBD

Mar
9
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Mar 9 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 10 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Mar
16
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Mar 16 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 17 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Mar
23
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Mar 23 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 24 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Mar
30
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Mar 30 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 31 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Apr
6
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Apr 6 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 7 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Apr
13
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Apr 13 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 14 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Apr
20
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Apr 20 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 21 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Apr
27
Sat
2019
NYC Dota 2 Tournament @ ALIEN GANG LAN Cafe
Apr 27 @ 10:30 am – 4:30 pm

Community Gaming is partnering up with ALIEN GANG LAN Cafe to host our first Dota event of 2019!

Sign up alone or as a full team to compete against some of the best players in NYC! The first 3 rounds will be a round robin, best of 1 format, allowing all teams to play against each other. The top 2 teams will move on to a best of 3 finals.

Get tickets for your team here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aliengang-dota-2-tournament-hosted-by-community-gaming-tickets-60494314122

First place is a $200 prize! There’s room for 4 teams and all gear will be provided by AlienGang (Razer DeathAdder elite mice and Razer Ornata keyboards) See comments section for pictures.

ALIEN GANG a membership-based Esports Colosseum, gaming center, and Internet cafe, located in the Lower East Side. They aim to provide the best atmosphere and gaming experience for players and are also a platform that engages with fashion.

Email cg@cgnylan.com with any questions. See you there!

Join our community on Discord: https://discord.gg/bxPNem5

Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Apr 27 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 28 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Jul
19
Fri
2019
Defend The North 2019 @ The New Yorker Hotel
Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

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!

https://newyorkerhotel.reztrip.com/classic/en/special_offer?action=show&controller=landings&locale=en&rate_code%5B%5D=DTN&rate_code%5B%5D=DTN&starting_page=special_offer&vr=3

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

Jul
20
Sat
2019
Defend The North 2019 @ The New Yorker Hotel
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

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!

https://newyorkerhotel.reztrip.com/classic/en/special_offer?action=show&controller=landings&locale=en&rate_code%5B%5D=DTN&rate_code%5B%5D=DTN&starting_page=special_offer&vr=3

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

Jul
21
Sun
2019
Defend The North 2019 @ The New Yorker Hotel
Jul 21 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

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!

https://newyorkerhotel.reztrip.com/classic/en/special_offer?action=show&controller=landings&locale=en&rate_code%5B%5D=DTN&rate_code%5B%5D=DTN&starting_page=special_offer&vr=3

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
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Aug
24
Sat
2019
Dota 2 TI9 NYC Viewing Party! @ Playwright Irish Pub 35th
Aug 24 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 25 @ 4:00 am

Join the NYC Dota community at one of Community Gaming’s premiere events…The Annual TI Finals Viewing Party!

This year’s pubstomp will start at Playwright Irish Pub 35th! We’ll have our own floor with a full bar that can fit over 100 people! Under 21 is allowed! (Bring your ID to get a 21+ wristband)

Tickets are $10 and Include:

1 Drink Ticket for the bar – Well drink or Beer
Access to the 2nd floor with a discounted menu of Dota themed
Food & Drink!
We’ll be running a casual Dota Underlords mobile side event if
there’s enough interest.

+Raffle Prize Entries!

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*SCHEDULE*

9:00PM – 2nd Floor OPENS (We’ll have many TVs to watch the games and a menu of bar food and drinks)

12:00-1AM – TI9 MATCHES START

4:00AM – BAR CLOSES (we will continue on to another bar by this time as the finals will be running all night)

4:30AM – We will move to a second location. Final choice of locations still be finalized as it hard to find a venue open that late.

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