Calendar

May
19
Sat
2018
NBA 2K18 Tournament @ Side Scrollers
May 19 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

ENTRY FEE: $10
-$2 reduction if we can use your own copy.
-If you enter early, you may practice in-store for free.

PRIZES (subject to change)
4-7 entrants: 
1st place: $20 OR 3 Free Hours to the lounge

8-15 entrants:
1st place: $30 OR $40 Gift Card
2nd place: 1 Hour Pass to the lounge

16+ entrants:
1st place: $40 OR $50 Gift Card
2nd place: $10 Gift Card
3rd place: 1/2 Hour Pass

RULES:
+ Console: Xbox One
+ 1 vs 1 style. Single elimination. Each match is Best of 1 Game.
+ Players can be any of the current NBA teams and can even face each other as the same team (i.e. Warriors vs Warriors).
+ Mercy Rule: If a player is losing by 40 points or more by the beginning of the 4th quarter, the match will be called in the leading team’s favor.
+ All game settings and sliders will be set to default except for the quarter length, difficulty, and injuries. (see below)
+ Play Now Mode
+ Quarter Length: 6 minutes. Finals will be 8 minute quarters.
+ Difficulty: Hall of Fame
+ Fatigue: ON
+ Injuries: OFF
+ Excessive pausing will lead to disqualification. Pausing during an opponent’s free throws is not allowed (only once the rebound is clearly secured).
+ No custom players or customized rosters.
+ Players cannot coach other players during their matches.http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

PRIZES
4-7 entrants: 
1st place: $20 OR 3 Free Hours to the lounge

8-15 entrants: 
1st place: $30 OR $40 Gift Card
2nd place: 1 Hour Pass to the lounge 

16+ entrants:
1st place: $40 OR $50 Gift Card
2nd place: $10 Gift Card
3rd place: 1/2 Hour Pass

RULES:
+ Type: Single Elimination, 1 vs 1
+ Mode: Play Now
+ Exhibition style for all matches except finals. Super Bowl Presentation for Finals
+ Quarter Length: 5mins, 6mins for Finals
+ Min Play Clock: 25 seconds
+ Accelerated Clock: On
+ Skill Level: All-Pro
+ Weather: Clear
+ Injuries: Off
+ Fatigue: On, 50.
+ Game Speed: Normal
+ Sliders: Default

+Ties: In the event of a tie in the first play through, a second play through of the match must be played up until the first half has been completed. If the game is still tied when the first half has been completed, then the second half of the game must be completed.

+Pausing is not allowed unless due to emergency or to call timeout. Any other instance is judge’s decision.

+Any form of cheating, glitching, gentlemen agreements, abusing in-game mechanics, or unsportsmanlike behavior will not be permitted.

http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

May
20
Sun
2018
Super Smash Bros. Wii U Tournament @ Side Scrollers
May 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

ENTRY FEE: $10
-$2 controller rental fee if entrant does not bring in own controller.
-If you enter early, you may practice in-store for free on the day of tournament.

PRIZES
4-7 entrants: 
1st place: $20 OR 3 Free Hours to the lounge

8-15 entrants: 
1st place: $30 OR $40 Gift Card
2nd place: 1 Hour Pass to the lounge 

16+ entrants:
1st place: $40 OR $50 Gift Card
2nd place: $10 Gift Card
3rd place: 1/2 Hour Pass

RULES:
+ 1 vs 1 style. Double elimination style.
+ Matches are best of 3. Finals is best of 5.
+ Settings are 6 minutes, 2 stock. No items.
+ Pausing disabled.
+ Omega stages, Lylat Cruise, Town and City, Smashville, Final Destination, Miiverse, and Battlefield only
+ DLC characters are allowed. Mii Fighters are legal. Each setup will have 1­-1­-1-1 Mii.
+ No custom fighters or custom move sets.
+ Players who use wireless controllers are responsible for turning off and de-syncing their controllers to prevent interference.
+ Players cannot coach other players during matches.

http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

May
26
Sat
2018
Mortal Kombat Tournament (Sega Genesis!) @ Side Scrollers
May 26 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Side Scrollers is taking you back to a simpler time with awesomely bad graphics, less gore and you could only use a controller ….WITHOUT shoulder buttons! Join us for some retro fun and earn the chance to win some cash while geeking over your childhood!

Please check the FB event page for further updates!

http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

May
27
Sun
2018
Madden NFL18 Tournament @ Side Scrollers
May 27 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Bi-monthly Madden Tournament

ENTRY FEE: $10
-If you enter early, you may practice in-store for free on the day of tournament.

PRIZES
4-7 entrants: 
1st place: $20 OR 3 Free Hours to the lounge

8-15 entrants: 
1st place: $30 OR $40 Gift Card
2nd place: 1 Hour Pass to the lounge 

16+ entrants:
1st place: $40 OR $50 Gift Card
2nd place: $10 Gift Card
3rd place: 1/2 Hour Pass

RULES:
+ Type: Single Elimination, 1 vs 1
+ Mode: Play Now
+ Exhibition style for all matches except finals. Super Bowl Presentation for Finals
+ Quarter Length: 5mins, 6mins for Finals
+ Min Play Clock: 25 seconds
+ Accelerated Clock: On
+ Skill Level: All-Pro
+ Weather: Clear
+ Injuries: Off
+ Fatigue: On, 50.
+ Game Speed: Normal
+ Sliders: Default

+Ties: In the event of a tie in the first play through, a second play through of the match must be played up until the first half has been completed. If the game is still tied when the first half has been completed, then the second half of the game must be completed.

+Pausing is not allowed unless due to emergency or to call timeout. Any other instance is judge’s decision.

+Any form of cheating, glitching, gentlemen agreements, abusing in-game mechanics, or unsportsmanlike behavior will not be permitted.

http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

Jun
2
Sat
2018
DragonBall FighterZ Tournament @ Side Scrollers
Jun 2 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

ENTRY FEE: $10
-$2 from entry fee if we may use your own copy.
-If you enter early, you may practice in-store for free on the day of tournament.

PRIZES
4-7 entrants: 
1st place: $20 CASH OR 3 Free Hours to the lounge

8-15 entrants: 
1st place: $30 CASH OR $40 Gift Card
2nd place: 1 Hour Pass to the lounge 

16+ entrants:
1st place: $40 CASH OR $50 Gift Card
2nd place: $10 Gift Card
3rd place: 1/2 Hour Pass

+ Console: PS4
+ 1 vs 1 style. Double elimination. 2/3 games.
+ Fight sticks are permitted. Players are not allowed to use any buttons that have macro functions such as “TURBO”. If caught using such a function you will be disqualified from the tournament. Side Scrollers will provide DualShock 4 controllers free of charge. No other wireless controllers are permitted.
+ Timer: 99 Seconds
+ Default Handicap and Default Damage
+ No multiple characters are allowed on the same team.
+ Mode: Local Battle
+ Stages: Random, all are allowed
+ All characters are permitted. DLC characters (if any) are dependent if at least one participant has all the characters and permits use of account for the tournament.
+ Players may mutually agree who sits on the left and right side, corresponding to Player 1 and Player 2 respectively. If Players cannot agree, they will play Rock Paper-Scissors (or toss of coin) to determine who picks their side.
+ Either Player may request that a double blind selection occur. In this situation, a Side Scrollers employee will be told, in secret, each of the Players’ choices for the first round. Both Players are to then select their first round character, with the staff validating the character selections.
+ Pausing will lead to a round loss.
+ Players cannot coach other players during their matches.

http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

Jun
9
Sat
2018
Double Tourney: Pokken Tournament DX + Sun & Moon @ Side Scrollers
Jun 9 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Tournaments for Pokken DX and Pokemon Sun & Moon

$10 entry, $18 entry for both tournaments with cash prizes

Please visit the FB event page for updates

http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

Jun
10
Sun
2018
Madden NFL18 Tournament @ Side Scrollers
Jun 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Bi-monthly Madden Tournament

ENTRY FEE: $10
-If you enter early, you may practice in-store for free on the day of tournament.

PRIZES
4-7 entrants: 
1st place: $20 OR 3 Free Hours to the lounge

8-15 entrants: 
1st place: $30 OR $40 Gift Card
2nd place: 1 Hour Pass to the lounge 

16+ entrants:
1st place: $40 OR $50 Gift Card
2nd place: $10 Gift Card
3rd place: 1/2 Hour Pass

RULES:
+ Type: Single Elimination, 1 vs 1
+ Mode: Play Now
+ Exhibition style for all matches except finals. Super Bowl Presentation for Finals
+ Quarter Length: 5mins, 6mins for Finals
+ Min Play Clock: 25 seconds
+ Accelerated Clock: On
+ Skill Level: All-Pro
+ Weather: Clear
+ Injuries: Off
+ Fatigue: On, 50.
+ Game Speed: Normal
+ Sliders: Default

+Ties: In the event of a tie in the first play through, a second play through of the match must be played up until the first half has been completed. If the game is still tied when the first half has been completed, then the second half of the game must be completed.

+Pausing is not allowed unless due to emergency or to call timeout. Any other instance is judge’s decision.

+Any form of cheating, glitching, gentlemen agreements, abusing in-game mechanics, or unsportsmanlike behavior will not be permitted.

http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

Jun
16
Sat
2018
DragonBall FighterZ Tournament @ Side Scrollers
Jun 16 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

ENTRY FEE: $10
-$2 from entry fee if we may use your own copy.
-If you enter early, you may practice in-store for free on the day of tournament.

PRIZES
4-7 entrants: 
1st place: $20 CASH OR 3 Free Hours to the lounge

8-15 entrants: 
1st place: $30 CASH OR $40 Gift Card
2nd place: 1 Hour Pass to the lounge 

16+ entrants:
1st place: $40 CASH OR $50 Gift Card
2nd place: $10 Gift Card
3rd place: 1/2 Hour Pass

+ Console: PS4
+ 1 vs 1 style. Double elimination. 2/3 games.
+ Fight sticks are permitted. Players are not allowed to use any buttons that have macro functions such as “TURBO”. If caught using such a function you will be disqualified from the tournament. Side Scrollers will provide DualShock 4 controllers free of charge. No other wireless controllers are permitted.
+ Timer: 99 Seconds
+ Default Handicap and Default Damage
+ No multiple characters are allowed on the same team.
+ Mode: Local Battle
+ Stages: Random, all are allowed
+ All characters are permitted. DLC characters (if any) are dependent if at least one participant has all the characters and permits use of account for the tournament.
+ Players may mutually agree who sits on the left and right side, corresponding to Player 1 and Player 2 respectively. If Players cannot agree, they will play Rock Paper-Scissors (or toss of coin) to determine who picks their side.
+ Either Player may request that a double blind selection occur. In this situation, a Side Scrollers employee will be told, in secret, each of the Players’ choices for the first round. Both Players are to then select their first round character, with the staff validating the character selections.
+ Pausing will lead to a round loss.
+ Players cannot coach other players during their matches.

http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

Jun
17
Sun
2018
Super Smash Bros. Wii U Tournament @ Side Scrollers
Jun 17 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

ENTRY FEE: $10
-$2 controller rental fee if entrant does not bring in own controller.
-If you enter early, you may practice in-store for free on the day of tournament.

PRIZES
4-7 entrants: 
1st place: $20 OR 3 Free Hours to the lounge

8-15 entrants: 
1st place: $30 OR $40 Gift Card
2nd place: 1 Hour Pass to the lounge 

16+ entrants:
1st place: $40 OR $50 Gift Card
2nd place: $10 Gift Card
3rd place: 1/2 Hour Pass

RULES:
+ 1 vs 1 style. Double elimination style.
+ Matches are best of 3. Finals is best of 5.
+ Settings are 6 minutes, 2 stock. No items.
+ Pausing disabled.
+ Omega stages, Lylat Cruise, Town and City, Smashville, Final Destination, Miiverse, and Battlefield only
+ DLC characters are allowed. Mii Fighters are legal. Each setup will have 1­-1­-1-1 Mii.
+ No custom fighters or custom move sets.
+ Players who use wireless controllers are responsible for turning off and de-syncing their controllers to prevent interference.
+ Players cannot coach other players during matches.

http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

Jun
23
Sat
2018
Splatoon 2 Tournament @ Side Scrollers
Jun 23 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

We will be hosting our first Splatoon 2 Tournament! Rules to be announced. Keep tabs on our social media for updates or any date or time changes!

FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1568490136596832/

 

http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

Jun
24
Sun
2018
Madden NFL18 Tournament @ Side Scrollers
Jun 24 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Bi-monthly Madden Tournament

ENTRY FEE: $10
-If you enter early, you may practice in-store for free on the day of tournament.

PRIZES
4-7 entrants: 
1st place: $20 OR 3 Free Hours to the lounge

8-15 entrants: 
1st place: $30 OR $40 Gift Card
2nd place: 1 Hour Pass to the lounge 

16+ entrants:
1st place: $40 OR $50 Gift Card
2nd place: $10 Gift Card
3rd place: 1/2 Hour Pass

RULES:
+ Type: Single Elimination, 1 vs 1
+ Mode: Play Now
+ Exhibition style for all matches except finals. Super Bowl Presentation for Finals
+ Quarter Length: 5mins, 6mins for Finals
+ Min Play Clock: 25 seconds
+ Accelerated Clock: On
+ Skill Level: All-Pro
+ Weather: Clear
+ Injuries: Off
+ Fatigue: On, 50.
+ Game Speed: Normal
+ Sliders: Default

+Ties: In the event of a tie in the first play through, a second play through of the match must be played up until the first half has been completed. If the game is still tied when the first half has been completed, then the second half of the game must be completed.

+Pausing is not allowed unless due to emergency or to call timeout. Any other instance is judge’s decision.

+Any form of cheating, glitching, gentlemen agreements, abusing in-game mechanics, or unsportsmanlike behavior will not be permitted.

http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

Nov
3
Sat
2018
League of Legends Worlds Viewing Party + Tournament! @ Alley
Nov 3 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

CGNY LoL is back and bringing the League of Legends community together for the 2018 World Championship! Join the largest BYOC LAN Party in NYC! All are welcome to play League for our 6 hour event. Venue located across the street from Barcade!

We’ll have a viewing area set up for players who just want to watch the Worlds rebroadcast from overnight. Pizza + Drinks are included in the spectator ticket!

Tickets available now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/league-of-legends-worlds-lan-viewing-party-tickets-51597913749

Here’s a video from our last LoL event to see what our LANs are about: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityGamingNewYork/videos/1392982190807031/

Register solo or up to a team of 3! (Over 60% of attendees come SOLO to meet and play with new people!) Please Note: This event is Bring Your Own Computer (BYOC). You must bring all your own equipment including mouse/keyboard/headset.

Note: Format details are on the discussion page.

About Our Venue: Alley powered by Verizon locations are developed by Verizon, the world’s leading technology company, in collaboration with Alley, a membership-only community workspace for creators. Each location is a curated community powered by the emerging technologies and thought-leadership of Verizon. Learn more at https://www.alley.com/

Game it up in Verizon’s premium office space:

~ Immerse yourself in our friendly and inclusive gaming community at our LANs.

~ A spacious, well-lit, premium venue with clean and comfortable seats.

~ Blazing fast Verizon Fios connection and corporate-grade wifi.

~ Included pizza, coffee, and energy drinks means you won’t need to stop to refuel!

~For spectators who just want to watch Worlds – we have a big TV and couch to watch Twitch!

If there’s anything we can do ensure you have the best experience, please contact cg@cgnylan.com

Tag us on Twitter with your event pictures: https://twitter.com/CGNYLAN

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!

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