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Dec
22
Sat
2018
A Very Smashing Holiday Party – Switch & Play NYC December @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
Dec 22 @ 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm

The most wonderful time of the year is coming, and what better way to celebrate the holidays than a Holiday Party! Once again, we will be hosting our annual Holiday Party at Waypoint, where we’ll be having free play on the TVs, as people are playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch!

We’ll be doing a special Christmas grab bag game during the party! Instead of the traditional Yankee Swap/White Elephant Gift Exchange, we wanted to do something different.

Here are the rules:

Item must be in the $20-$30 range. It must be a physical item or a piece of merchandise (like toys, board games, plushies, etc.). We will not be accepting video games or prepaid cards/gift cards. The item must be a physical item or piece of merchandise. Make sure the gift is wrapped up and left unlabeled.

On the day of the event all of the items will get thrown into a giant laundry sack or giant bag. Admins Mike and Geoffrey will randomly generate the order of the participants, and line them up. They will randomly grab an item out of the bag without looking. Once you receive the gift, it’s yours. At the end of the game, you can choose to trade with people if you would like.

We will have another raffle this year, where we’ll be giving away a ton of prizes!

To get to Waypoint Cafe, take the D Train to Grand St. From there, it’s a five minute walk to Ludlow St. After you reach Ludlow, make a left turn, and it’s a very short walk. You could also take the F Train to Delancey St. From there, it’s a three minute walk to Ludlow.

We look forward to seeing you guys at the party!

Dec
24
Mon
2018
Spectrum Smash @ Paipay Brothers' Gaming
Dec 24 @ 5:00 pm

::Schedule::
Doors open at 5:00pm EST
Registration begins at 5:30pm EST
Doubles start at 6:30pm EST
Singles starts at 7:30pm EST

::Fees::
Venue Fee – $5
Singles Entry – $5
Doubles Entry – $5 ($10 per team)

SPECTATING AND PLAYING FRIENDLIES IS FREE!

– Tournament Organized By –
Rome Hills (LoF Blue)

– Streamed By –
Spectrum
https://www.twitch.tv/spectrum_smash

– Tournament Bracket –
https://challonge.com/users/spectrumtournaments

Dec
31
Mon
2018
Spectrum Smash @ Paipay Brothers' Gaming
Dec 31 @ 5:00 pm

::Schedule::
Doors open at 5:00pm EST
Registration begins at 5:30pm EST
Doubles start at 6:30pm EST
Singles starts at 7:30pm EST

::Fees::
Venue Fee – $5
Singles Entry – $5
Doubles Entry – $5 ($10 per team)

SPECTATING AND PLAYING FRIENDLIES IS FREE!

– Tournament Organized By –
Rome Hills (LoF Blue)

– Streamed By –
Spectrum
https://www.twitch.tv/spectrum_smash

– Tournament Bracket –
https://challonge.com/users/spectrumtournaments

Jan
7
Mon
2019
Spectrum Smash @ Paipay Brothers' Gaming
Jan 7 @ 5:00 pm

::Schedule::
Doors open at 5:00pm EST
Registration begins at 5:30pm EST
Doubles start at 6:30pm EST
Singles starts at 7:30pm EST

::Fees::
Venue Fee – $5
Singles Entry – $5
Doubles Entry – $5 ($10 per team)

SPECTATING AND PLAYING FRIENDLIES IS FREE!

– Tournament Organized By –
Rome Hills (LoF Blue)

– Streamed By –
Spectrum
https://www.twitch.tv/spectrum_smash

– Tournament Bracket –
https://challonge.com/users/spectrumtournaments

Jan
14
Mon
2019
Spectrum Smash @ Paipay Brothers' Gaming
Jan 14 @ 5:00 pm

::Schedule::
Doors open at 5:00pm EST
Registration begins at 5:30pm EST
Doubles start at 6:30pm EST
Singles starts at 7:30pm EST

::Fees::
Venue Fee – $5
Singles Entry – $5
Doubles Entry – $5 ($10 per team)

SPECTATING AND PLAYING FRIENDLIES IS FREE!

– Tournament Organized By –
Rome Hills (LoF Blue)

– Streamed By –
Spectrum
https://www.twitch.tv/spectrum_smash

– Tournament Bracket –
https://challonge.com/users/spectrumtournaments

Jan
21
Mon
2019
Spectrum Smash @ Paipay Brothers' Gaming
Jan 21 @ 5:00 pm

::Schedule::
Doors open at 5:00pm EST
Registration begins at 5:30pm EST
Doubles start at 6:30pm EST
Singles starts at 7:30pm EST

::Fees::
Venue Fee – $5
Singles Entry – $5
Doubles Entry – $5 ($10 per team)

SPECTATING AND PLAYING FRIENDLIES IS FREE!

– Tournament Organized By –
Rome Hills (LoF Blue)

– Streamed By –
Spectrum
https://www.twitch.tv/spectrum_smash

– Tournament Bracket –
https://challonge.com/users/spectrumtournaments

Jan
28
Mon
2019
Spectrum Smash @ Paipay Brothers' Gaming
Jan 28 @ 5:00 pm

::Schedule::
Doors open at 5:00pm EST
Registration begins at 5:30pm EST
Doubles start at 6:30pm EST
Singles starts at 7:30pm EST

::Fees::
Venue Fee – $5
Singles Entry – $5
Doubles Entry – $5 ($10 per team)

SPECTATING AND PLAYING FRIENDLIES IS FREE!

– Tournament Organized By –
Rome Hills (LoF Blue)

– Streamed By –
Spectrum
https://www.twitch.tv/spectrum_smash

– Tournament Bracket –
https://challonge.com/users/spectrumtournaments

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
22
Fri
2019
Switch & Play NYC Two Year Anniversary Event @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
Mar 22 @ 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm

It’s been two years since Switch & Play NYC has formed, and we’re doing another anniversary event! Once again, we are grateful for all of you guys coming through these past two years!

We will be hosting a competition, similar to that of the Nintendo World Championships, where players will be completing in a series of rounds, where everyone will be playing different games with their own challenges. There will be different games each round, with sub rounds where those who lost have a chance of making it through.

The event will be hosted at Waypoint Cafe NYC on Friday, March 22nd! Sign ups will start as early as 3PM, and the competition will start at 6PM!

DIRECTIONS:

To get to Waypoint Cafe, take the D Train to Grand St. From there, it’s a five minute walk to Ludlow St. After you reach Ludlow, make a left turn, and it’s a very short walk. You could also take the F Train to Delancey St. From there, it’s a three minute walk to Ludlow.

Please note that Waypoint Cafe has a strict policy on outside food, and we would ask all attendees not to bring any outside food with you. We would like to suggest supporting the store by buying a drink, food, or snacks. If you would like outside food, there’s places all over where you could go to, just as long as you don’t bring it back with you to the cafe.

We hope that you are able to join us, as we look forward to having you with us!

May
5
Sun
2019
Button Check: NJ’s Premier FGC Event @ Helix eSports
May 5 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are excited to start a Fighting Game centered community event, every Sunday starting May 5th!

From 5:00 – 9:00 PM come enjoy $3 beers and play your favorite fighting games with the community. Main games will include Street Fighter V, Mortal Kombat 11, Dragon Ball Z Fighterz and Tekken 7.

The first Sunday will be $7 entry and every Sunday after will be $10.

May
12
Sun
2019
Button Check: NJ’s Premier FGC Event @ Helix eSports
May 12 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are excited to start a Fighting Game centered community event, every Sunday starting May 5th!

From 5:00 – 9:00 PM come enjoy $3 beers and play your favorite fighting games with the community. Main games will include Street Fighter V, Mortal Kombat 11, Dragon Ball Z Fighterz and Tekken 7.

The first Sunday will be $7 entry and every Sunday after will be $10.

May
19
Sun
2019
Button Check: NJ’s Premier FGC Event @ Helix eSports
May 19 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are excited to start a Fighting Game centered community event, every Sunday starting May 5th!

From 5:00 – 9:00 PM come enjoy $3 beers and play your favorite fighting games with the community. Main games will include Street Fighter V, Mortal Kombat 11, Dragon Ball Z Fighterz and Tekken 7.

The first Sunday will be $7 entry and every Sunday after will be $10.

May
26
Sun
2019
Button Check: NJ’s Premier FGC Event @ Helix eSports
May 26 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are excited to start a Fighting Game centered community event, every Sunday starting May 5th!

From 5:00 – 9:00 PM come enjoy $3 beers and play your favorite fighting games with the community. Main games will include Street Fighter V, Mortal Kombat 11, Dragon Ball Z Fighterz and Tekken 7.

The first Sunday will be $7 entry and every Sunday after will be $10.

Jun
2
Sun
2019
Button Check: NJ’s Premier FGC Event @ Helix eSports
Jun 2 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are excited to start a Fighting Game centered community event, every Sunday starting May 5th!

From 5:00 – 9:00 PM come enjoy $3 beers and play your favorite fighting games with the community. Main games will include Street Fighter V, Mortal Kombat 11, Dragon Ball Z Fighterz and Tekken 7.

The first Sunday will be $7 entry and every Sunday after will be $10.

Jun
9
Sun
2019
Button Check: NJ’s Premier FGC Event @ Helix eSports
Jun 9 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are excited to start a Fighting Game centered community event, every Sunday starting May 5th!

From 5:00 – 9:00 PM come enjoy $3 beers and play your favorite fighting games with the community. Main games will include Street Fighter V, Mortal Kombat 11, Dragon Ball Z Fighterz and Tekken 7.

The first Sunday will be $7 entry and every Sunday after will be $10.

Jun
16
Sun
2019
Button Check: NJ’s Premier FGC Event @ Helix eSports
Jun 16 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are excited to start a Fighting Game centered community event, every Sunday starting May 5th!

From 5:00 – 9:00 PM come enjoy $3 beers and play your favorite fighting games with the community. Main games will include Street Fighter V, Mortal Kombat 11, Dragon Ball Z Fighterz and Tekken 7.

The first Sunday will be $7 entry and every Sunday after will be $10.

Jun
23
Sun
2019
Button Check: NJ’s Premier FGC Event @ Helix eSports
Jun 23 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are excited to start a Fighting Game centered community event, every Sunday starting May 5th!

From 5:00 – 9:00 PM come enjoy $3 beers and play your favorite fighting games with the community. Main games will include Street Fighter V, Mortal Kombat 11, Dragon Ball Z Fighterz and Tekken 7.

The first Sunday will be $7 entry and every Sunday after will be $10.

Jun
30
Sun
2019
Button Check: NJ’s Premier FGC Event @ Helix eSports
Jun 30 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are excited to start a Fighting Game centered community event, every Sunday starting May 5th!

From 5:00 – 9:00 PM come enjoy $3 beers and play your favorite fighting games with the community. Main games will include Street Fighter V, Mortal Kombat 11, Dragon Ball Z Fighterz and Tekken 7.

The first Sunday will be $7 entry and every Sunday after will be $10.

Jul
7
Sun
2019
Button Check: NJ’s Premier FGC Event @ Helix eSports
Jul 7 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are excited to start a Fighting Game centered community event, every Sunday starting May 5th!

From 5:00 – 9:00 PM come enjoy $3 beers and play your favorite fighting games with the community. Main games will include Street Fighter V, Mortal Kombat 11, Dragon Ball Z Fighterz and Tekken 7.

The first Sunday will be $7 entry and every Sunday after will be $10.

Jul
14
Sun
2019
Button Check: NJ’s Premier FGC Event @ Helix eSports
Jul 14 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are excited to start a Fighting Game centered community event, every Sunday starting May 5th!

From 5:00 – 9:00 PM come enjoy $3 beers and play your favorite fighting games with the community. Main games will include Street Fighter V, Mortal Kombat 11, Dragon Ball Z Fighterz and Tekken 7.

The first Sunday will be $7 entry and every Sunday after will be $10.

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
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

Nitro Fueled BBQ – Switch & Play NYC Summer BBQ 2019 @ Brooklyn Bridge Park (Pier 5)
Jul 21 @ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The BBQ is BACK once again, and this time, it’s Nitro Fuled!

We will be meeting once again at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 5, Celebrating Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled! We’re also planning to host the BBQ on Sunday, July 21st, with July 28th as the rain date.

To determine the headcount of how many people are attending, we strongly recommend to set your RSVP notice as “Going”, because marking it as “Interested” is too vague for us. We want to make sure that we will be buying the right amount of food to feed everybody in attendance. If there are extra guests that would like to attend, please let us know, and consider contributing an item to the event.

We will also be keeping track on food, beverages, and other supplies that will be contributed to the BBQ in the form of a Google Spreadsheet. Please note that contributing something will likely factor into food intake for the event, so in the interest of fairness, please consider bringing something, to help the BBQ run smoothly!

Check out the items that are being listed for the BBQ on the spreadsheet, so we don’t end up with a large surplus of items or supplies we don’t need much of, such as bags of chips.

http://tiny.cc/SPNYCBBQ2019

Info on what we plan to do for Crash Team Racing will be coming soon.

[ Directions ]

To get to the Brooklyn Bridge Park – Pier 5, you can take the 2/3/4/5 trains to the Borough Hall stop.

From Borough Hall, head west on Joralemon Street, and keep walking until you reach Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 5. That will be a 13-minute walk.

You could also take the N/W/R trains to the Court Street stop. From there, walk to Montague Street, then walk until you reach Clinton Street. Afterwards, you head to Joralemon Street, and keep walking until you reach Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 5. This altogether is a 10-12 minute walk.

You could also take the A/C/F trains to the Jay Street/Metrotech stop, but that’s about a 16-17 minute walk.

Once you enter the Pier, we should have seating available with shade. We’ll spend our time chatting, gaming, and of course, eating while our grillmasters will be working the BBQ pits for the day.

If you have any questions on what you would like to bring, feel free to comment! Make sure to fill out the spreadsheet on what you’re planning on bringing with you at the event.

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Jul 21 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are excited to start a Fighting Game centered community event, every Sunday starting May 5th!

From 5:00 – 9:00 PM come enjoy $3 beers and play your favorite fighting games with the community. Main games will include Street Fighter V, Mortal Kombat 11, Dragon Ball Z Fighterz and Tekken 7.

The first Sunday will be $7 entry and every Sunday after will be $10.

Jul
28
Sun
2019
Button Check: NJ’s Premier FGC Event @ Helix eSports
Jul 28 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are excited to start a Fighting Game centered community event, every Sunday starting May 5th!

From 5:00 – 9:00 PM come enjoy $3 beers and play your favorite fighting games with the community. Main games will include Street Fighter V, Mortal Kombat 11, Dragon Ball Z Fighterz and Tekken 7.

The first Sunday will be $7 entry and every Sunday after will be $10.

Aug
4
Sun
2019
Button Check: NJ’s Premier FGC Event @ Helix eSports
Aug 4 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are excited to start a Fighting Game centered community event, every Sunday starting May 5th!

From 5:00 – 9:00 PM come enjoy $3 beers and play your favorite fighting games with the community. Main games will include Street Fighter V, Mortal Kombat 11, Dragon Ball Z Fighterz and Tekken 7.

The first Sunday will be $7 entry and every Sunday after will be $10.

Aug
11
Sun
2019
Button Check: NJ’s Premier FGC Event @ Helix eSports
Aug 11 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are excited to start a Fighting Game centered community event, every Sunday starting May 5th!

From 5:00 – 9:00 PM come enjoy $3 beers and play your favorite fighting games with the community. Main games will include Street Fighter V, Mortal Kombat 11, Dragon Ball Z Fighterz and Tekken 7.

The first Sunday will be $7 entry and every Sunday after will be $10.

Aug
18
Sun
2019
Button Check: NJ’s Premier FGC Event @ Helix eSports
Aug 18 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are excited to start a Fighting Game centered community event, every Sunday starting May 5th!

From 5:00 – 9:00 PM come enjoy $3 beers and play your favorite fighting games with the community. Main games will include Street Fighter V, Mortal Kombat 11, Dragon Ball Z Fighterz and Tekken 7.

The first Sunday will be $7 entry and every Sunday after will be $10.

Aug
25
Sun
2019
Button Check: NJ’s Premier FGC Event @ Helix eSports
Aug 25 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are excited to start a Fighting Game centered community event, every Sunday starting May 5th!

From 5:00 – 9:00 PM come enjoy $3 beers and play your favorite fighting games with the community. Main games will include Street Fighter V, Mortal Kombat 11, Dragon Ball Z Fighterz and Tekken 7.

The first Sunday will be $7 entry and every Sunday after will be $10.