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East Coast Throwdown is an annual 2-day Fighting Game Community event & tournament series hosted by LI Joe, SweetJohnnyCage, and RVRSL.
Games: Dragon Ball FighterZ, Tekken 7, Street Fighter V, BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle, Injustice 2, Guilty Gear Xrd REV2, Marvel vs Capcom Infinite
Registration fees:
Early Bird registration ends May 13 – $40
Normal registration May 14 – Sept. 2: $50
Late registration Sept. 2 – Oct. 7: $60
On-site registration: $75
Spectator pass: $20
FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2196583897244681/
WELCOME TO THE 3RD Killer Instinct Tournament here
at Waypoint Gaming in Garden City New York.
Venue is $10
Entry is $10
Rules are simple
Best 2 out of 3 games all until Winners, Losers, and
Grand Finals.
Running on XBOX ONE S and PC.
Bring your own controllers
Brook Converters are also accepted here.
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.
Tekken 7 tournament at Waypoint Gaming
$10 entry, $5 venue
Overwatch tournament at Waypoint Gaming
$10 entry, $10 venue
$20 entry
Bring your own controller
$20 entry
Bring your own controller
Tekken 7 tournament at Waypoint Gaming
$10 entry, $5 venue
$7 Entry Fee
$5 Singles – $5 Doubles
$20 entry fee
First blood, first tower, first to 100 cs
Howling Abyss
3 bans
$20 entry
Bring your own controller
WELCOME!! To The Killer Instinct Tournament here at Waypoint Gaming in Garden City New York.
Rules are simple!
Best 2 out of 3 games all until
Winners,
Losers,
and Grand Finals.
$20 for entry and venue
Running on XBOX ONE S and PC.
Bring your own controllers
Brook Converters are also accepted here.
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
Get tickets now! – smash.liretro.com
Tournament pre-registration – https://smash.gg/tournament/smash-ultimate-launch-event
Excited for Smash Ultimate?! So are we! Bring your Switch and get ready for an awesome night.
There will be something for everyone!
For the Smash crowd –
-Freeplay stations to relax and learn the new game
-Smash Ultimate tournament ($10 entry) (which should be quite interesting a day after release!)
-Smash Melee tournament ($10 entry)
-A casual Smash Ultimate bracket (free entry) for more relaxed competitive play
-Games and tournament matches being played all night in the 300 seat IMAX theatre
-Older Smash game freeplay
For everyone else
-Retro gaming freeplay stations
-Arcade machines when you need a break from smashing
-“Bill & Seamus’s Excellent Adventure” – 2 gaming enthusiasts from the museum are running their own couch co-op game area
-Vendors selling game and game related stuff
-The Final Fantasy 9 jump rope challenge
-Raffles
Venue entry is $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Advance tickets end the Friday before at midnight.
There will be stations set up, but we encourage you to bring your Switch. The first 20 people who bring a setup (switch/dock/monitor) will receive free admission! We will have as many extra gamecube controllers and USB adapters as possible.
There will be security precautions in place to ensure that everyone’s stuff is safe as well.
Get tickets now – smash.liretro.com
Tournament pre-registration can be found at https://smash.gg/tournament/smash-ultimate-launch-event
Presented by your friends at Long Island Retro Gaming and Smash Island.
Tournament rules –
Smash Ultimate –
-Due to the upcoming nature of Super Smash Bros Ultimate any rules are subject to change UP UNTIL THE DAY OF THE EVENT.
At this time we aim to run 3 stock 8 minute best of 3 matches that switch to best of 5 for later rounds. Check back for added rules to be added once the TOs know more about the game.
Smash Melee –
Melee shall be operated via the EVO 2018 ruleset, and are as follows.
Game version: US Nintendo GameCube
Game Settings: 4 Stock, 8 Minute Time Limit, No Items, Pause Disabled, 2/3 Games
Starter stages: Yoshi’s Story, Fountain of Dreams, Final Destination, Battlefield, Dream Land.
Counter-pick stages: Pokemon Stadium.
Wobbling is legal. Freezing and infinite stalling are not legal.
First stage is decided by banning from the Starter Stages in P1-P2-P2-P1 order.
Winning player is not locked into the same character for the next match, but has to pick before loser selects character.
Following stages decided by winner banning one stage from all stages and then loser choosing.
Any matches that are best of five, there are no stage bans.
You may not choose a stage you have already won on unless mutually agreed to.
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
80s Arcade and Karaoke Nights Return!
Brought to you by:
Cradle-Con: A Comic, Collectible, & Pop Culture Con,
and the Long Island Retro Gaming EXPO
Can’t make it on Feb 23rd? No worries, we’re doing it again on March 23rd, you’re welcome!
March 23rd 80s Night:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1919842054811972/
Relive the glory days of the 1980s while playing classic arcade games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong and singing your hearts out to ’80s karaoke music. No need to bring quarters as games are all set to free play, but please do bring the big hair, acid-washed jeans, shoulder pads, and Members Only jackets. And now we’ve added over 30 classic consoles from the 70s through the 90s so you can play all your retro favorites like Pong and games on the Atari 2600 all the way through to the Nintendo 64.
– Play on over 30 Classic Arcade Machines
– Play Games on Over 30 Classic Consoles
– 80s Karaoke
– Retro Game Tournament – TBD
– 80s Costume/Cosplay Contest
– $1 Raffles – win a Classic Console (TBD) – Drawing same night!
– Cash Bar
$15 advance tickets, $20 at the door!
Tournament Details
The team from the LI Retro Gaming Expo will be running a Retro Game tournament with a $5 entry and cash prize. More details to follow.
Costume & Cosplay Contest
Come in your best 80s costume or cosplay. Contest winner receives 2 tickets to Cradle-Con (June 1-2, 2019, up to a $50 value), runner-up receives a mystery prize!
About Cradle-Con – June 1 & 2, 2019
Cradle-Con was founded in June 2018 to raise funds for the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s education programs. Cradle-Con is a pure celebration of all things comic book culture. It is a new opportunity for readers to meet and greet their local comic book creators, for collectors on the hunt for those elusive rare books and toys, and for cosplayers to show off some of their best work. This is a spectacular new, more intimate experience for fans of all ages to gather, socialize, and be passionate about what they love. Visit http://www.cradlecon.com/ for more info.
About the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo – August 2019
Long Island’s premier gaming convention began with a simple idea, “Let’s make the kind of show we’d all want to go to!” And that’s exactly what they’ve done by providing a friendly and welcoming environment to everyone, including guests, volunteers and vendors. Heading into their 5th year in 2019, their “fun-first” approach has guided them from a small single day show to a multi-day celebration of gaming with over 4300 attendees in 2018. In 2017, they expanded their reach to include tabletop gaming, and the Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo was born. This “con-within-a-con” is included with admission and features role-playing, war gaming, board games, and CCG’s for gamers of all skill levels. Find more info at http://expo.liretro.com/
In partnership with 343i Industries and Game Pass, Microsoft Store will be hosting a unique Halo: Master Chief Collection tournament featuring 2v2 Slayer Halo 3 gameplay. Compete against other Halo players in your local community for prizes and the opportunity to call yourself the best Halo 3 team in your region. View more details on http://halo.gg.
Please show up 30 minutes prior to event start time for check-in and registration. This event is free of charge for all pro and amateur players and all skill levels are welcome. If you do not have a teammate, stores will do their best to combine Free Agents on the day of the event.
*No purchase necessary. Open to first 48 store visitors 13+, some restrictions may apply. See store for full Official Rules.
FREE TOURNAMENT; NO CHARGE!
Sign up begins at 12:30pm so come through and join us for an amazing time.
Format: 2v2; (Single or Double Elim)
Equipment: Xbox One Controllers Provided (feel free to bring your own controller)
Address: Microsoft Store – Flagship Fifth Avenue. 677 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022
Tournament Time: 1pm-6pm
80s Arcade and Karaoke Nights Return!
Brought to you by:
Cradle-Con: A Comic, Collectible, & Pop Culture Con,
and the Long Island Retro Gaming EXPO
Also see Feb 23 80s Night:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2182010208717330/
Relive the glory days of the 1980s while playing classic arcade games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong and singing your hearts out to ’80s karaoke music. No need to bring quarters as games are all set to free play, but please do bring the big hair, acid-washed jeans, shoulder pads, and Members Only jackets. And now we’ve added over 30 classic consoles from the 70s through the 90s so you can play all your retro favorites like Pong and games on the Atari 2600 all the way through to the Nintendo 64.
– Play on over 30 Classic Arcade Machines
– Play Games on Over 30 Classic Consoles
– 80s Karaoke
– Retro Game Tournament – TBD
– 80s Costume/Cosplay Contest
– $1 Raffles – win a Classic Console (TBD) – Drawing same night!
– Cash Bar
$15 advance tickets, $20 at the door!
Tournament Details
The team from the LI Retro Gaming Expo will be running a Retro Game tournament with a $5 entry and cash prize. More details to follow.
Costume & Cosplay Contest
Come in your best 80s costume or cosplay. Contest winner receives 2 tickets to Cradle-Con (June 1-2, 2019, up to a $50 value), runner-up receives a mystery prize!
About Cradle-Con – June 1 & 2, 2019
Cradle-Con was founded in June 2018 to raise funds for the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s education programs. Cradle-Con is a pure celebration of all things comic book culture. It is a new opportunity for readers to meet and greet their local comic book creators, for collectors on the hunt for those elusive rare books and toys, and for cosplayers to show off some of their best work. This is a spectacular new, more intimate experience for fans of all ages to gather, socialize, and be passionate about what they love. Visit http://www.cradlecon.com/ for more info.
About the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo – August 2019
Long Island’s premier gaming convention began with a simple idea, “Let’s make the kind of show we’d all want to go to!” And that’s exactly what they’ve done by providing a friendly and welcoming environment to everyone, including guests, volunteers and vendors. Heading into their 5th year in 2019, their “fun-first” approach has guided them from a small single day show to a multi-day celebration of gaming with over 4300 attendees in 2018. In 2017, they expanded their reach to include tabletop gaming, and the Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo was born. This “con-within-a-con” is included with admission and features role-playing, war gaming, board games, and CCG’s for gamers of all skill levels. Find more info at http://expo.liretro.com/
==Links==========================================
Brackets: smash.gg/qr5
Schedule: i.imgur.com/6QlvYCR.png
Stream 1: TBA
Stream 2: TBA
Stream 3: TBA
Previous Event: facebook.com/events/1191237584278372
==Preregistration===================================
Early / Online Venue Fee: $10
Late / Door Venue Fee: $15
Preregistration closes March 24 at 11:59pm
==Schedule======================================
Registration cutoff is 15 MINUTES before the posted start time below. These cutoff/start times will be strictly enforced. Tell a TO if there is a chance you’ll be even slightly late. We have a lot to do in one day. All times EST / UTC-5
Event & Stream Schedules:
11:00 Venue opens
11:30
12:00 SSBM Teams Starts
12:30
13:00 SSB64 Teams Starts
13:30 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
14:00 3rd Strike and RoA Teams Starts
14:30
15:00 SSBM Singles Starts
15:30 Skullgirls and SSB64 Singles Starts
16:00 Dragon Ball FighterZ
16:30 RoA Singles Starts
17:00 SFV Singles Starts
17:30
==Events & Rules==================================
Street Fighter V (PS4) – $10 entry
Dragon Ball FighterZ (PS4) – $10 entry
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle (PS4) – $10 entry
Skullgirls 2nd Encore (PS4) – $10 entry
Super Smash Bros (N64) – $10 entry
Super Smash Bros Teams (N64) – $10 per team
Smash Bros Melee (GC) – $10 entry
Smash Bros Melee Teams (GC) – $10 per team
–>Side Events
Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike (PS4) – $5 entry
Rivals of Aether (PC) – $5 entry
Rivals of Aether Teams (PC) – $10 per team
–>Additional Rules
BYOC: you are responsible for bringing your own controller, which must be legal for tournament play. If you are unsure, talk to the organizers before the day of the event.
Gentlemen’s Agreement: two players may agree to play on any available stage
Wobbling is legal, and capped at 300%.
KJ64 is legal as a Counterpick in SSBM Teams
No Grab n Go Clause: players cannot control their partner’s character by any means or touch their teammate’s controller
NJzGrimiest Clause: players with a history of pausing intentionally lose the current game on a pause, not a stock
Splitting the pot is not permitted unless the TOs deem it to be necessary due to time or venue limitations
==Venue=========================================
ELCC – 322 Franklin Blvd Somerset NJ 08873
Venue’s food stand will be open the day of the event. Parking available.
==Mission Statement===============================
“NJ’s 1v1 communities are in a state of constant separation, split between North & South, or NYC & Philly, or several events on the same day. The goal of this series is to set aside a few times a year to come together as a state. A full day to meet new opponents, see old friends, train with others and, above all else: compete” -The TOs
==Sponsors=======================================
Welcome to the Birthday Bash for 2019. We are going to have Pot Bonuses for Dragon Ball FighterZ, Street Fighter V, and BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle. The Matcherino Pot Bonus will be included as well to further increase the pot bonuses for the players.
We will be hosting this event at Encore Esports located at 538 main street, New Rochelle, New York 10801. This beautiful spacious venue can hold over 200 people and we will have plenty of setups for each game included in the tournament.
Registration is now open with an early bird price to push people to save money in advance and to plan properly and accordingly as well as to help have the event well prepared to start on time. Know that in time as the date gets closer towards the event, the price will increase! Please save money and register if you’re going!
Pre-Register by clicking on this link – https://smash.gg/tournament/bum-s-birthday-bash-2019-fgc
Top 8 payout:
TBA
Registration:
Competitors:
$25 from 1/15/2019 to 2/15/2019
$30 from 2/15/2019 to 3/15/2019
$35 from 3/15/2019 to 3/28/2019
$40 EMERGENCY REGISTRATION (at the door)
Spectators:
$20 from 1/15/2019 to 3/28/2019
$30 at the door
Please note that whatever you register for, it will be stated in the system
Example:
Name (Last, First) | Gamertag | Type | Games
DOE, JOHN | DOUZ HANDZ | PLAYER | DBFZ/SSBU/BBCT
DOE, JANE | DEEZ HANDZ | SPECTATOR | NONE
Please add your FULL NAME and GAMERTAG and please have valid ID with you.
Schedule:
TBA
Stream:
www.twitch.tv/Bum1six3
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