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On July 20th, 21st and 22nd, the Crowne Plaza Hotel will open its doors to welcome the Fighting Game Community Defend The North (DTN2018), a major fighting game tournament.
New York City consists of a diverse gaming community that has grown substantially over the previous years. As you may know, New York City is a tourist attraction and we believe that it can be a great destination for gamers who travel to these tournaments year round. DTN2018 will provide a venue that will advertise to players and spectators of all levels.
Both players and spectators will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive fighting gameplay as well as additional events that will occur simultaneously. They will also enjoy the opportunity to play and watch the best of the East Coast, as we try to defend our home court.
Games:
Street Fighter 5
Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite
Tekken 7
Injustice 2
Dragon Ball FighterZ
BlazBlue Tag Battle
Guilty Gear xrd Rev2
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Pokken Tournament DX
Gears of War 4
Fortnite Battle Royale
For Honor
& more!
Venue Fees:
Online Pre registration February 26th – June 29th : $40
Online Pre registration June 22nd – July 13th: $50
Onsite Registration Friday July 20th: $60
Casual / Spectator Pass to play games and attend other non-tournament games – $30 for all 3 days
FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/252151858657872/
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
Play All Gaming hosting an UN-official after party for the fans of Overwatch. We have a very spacious venue that accommodates the very needs of an after-party and it is located minutes away from Barclay’s.
Our only means is to provide a fun experience for everyone to enjoy and the company of others who enjoy Overwatch.
Cos-play is encouraged (please respect your fellow peers, we do not condone physical harm to others)
Colony is located on 274 4th Avenue in Brooklyn and the nearest train is the R to UNION ST and walk 2 blocks to Garfield place.
Venue fee
$20 without barclays ticket
$10 with barclays ticket
(No need for online purchase, just come by)
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.
Like events like these? Join the Digital Gamers Union Meetup!
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Digital-Gamers-Union/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigitalGamersUnion/
Thanks to Perez Play for helping to sponsor our event!
NOTE: This is a NON-PROFIT event. Admission only goes towards your 2 drinks or food allowing us to use the space for this event!
Door Admission $12
Bring your favorite games!
Welcome to the Gamers Union!
Where gamers and non gamers can play, meet, greet, sing and experience new technology!
Then its $5 well drinks till 8pm!
Suggestions are welcome! Bring games you would like to play!
Schedule
6pm – 6:30pm: Meet & Greet Over Karaoke
6:30pm – 7pm: VR Demos (Hosted)
7pm – 7:30pm: Hosted Trivia (Hosted)
7:30pm – 8pm: Switch Homebrew Presentation & Discussion (Hosted)
8pm – 8:30pm: Street Fighter Anniversary – Fight Off
8:30pm – 10pm: Mario Kart Battle
9:30pm: Runbow, Overcooked & Various Switch Games
Trivia Schedule:
6:30pm: Ice Breakers
7pm: – Use Your Words
8pm: What Do You Meme?
9pm: Cards against Humanity
Games should be played in even groups, including single player games. Each member will take turns
If games are in progress, add or remove players in teams accordingly.
NO SWITCHING SIDES!
Changes to scheduled games will be made by hand votes. (ie. More time for Mario Kart)
Switch Homebrew! Lakka (Linux + Retroarch) & Atmosphere CFW
Bring your Nintendo Switches and 3DS!
Bring your VR tech demos!
Bring your favorite Table-Top games!
Or just bring your singing voice for some Karaoke!
For those that just want to come and see, there will be demos, trivia and multiplayer games available as well!
Bring your friends!
Were testing this out so if you like it we’ll do this regularly!
Gather your best 2 Amiibos & battle it out in either 4 or 8 player SMASH!
Double elimination
Fee: $5, 2 drink minimum
Amiibos must be at a standard 120 levels total
Start time: 9pm
Must be 18+, ID required
Game: Smash 4 on Wii U, 1v1
Start time: 9pm
Entry fee: $5 each, 2 drink minimum
18+ ID required
Arcade Wednesdays at Lizard Lounge:
All the other Video Games Retro to Brand new will be on and ready to be played – N64, Game Cube (x2), Xbox 360, PS2 (x2) Wii, Wii U (x2) Sega Genesis.
Gather your best 2 Amiibos & battle it out in either 4 or 8 player SMASH!
Double elimination
Fee: $5, 2 drink minimum
Total overall CP cannot exceed 120, Amiibos may be checked!
Start time: 9pm
Must be 18+, ID required
Gather your best 2 Amiibos & battle it out in either 4 or 8 player SMASH!
Double elimination
Fee: $5, 2 drink minimum
Amiibos must be at a standard 120 levels total
Start time: 9pm
Must be 18+, ID required
2v2 Amiibo in Smash on Wii U
Double elimination
Fee: $5, 1 drink minimum (2 soda / juice min) or food
Registration time: 7pm – 9pm
Start time: 9:30pm
BYOC
Must be 18+, ID required
Smash all night long – even after the tournament – Melee – Brawl pm & Wii U.
Gather your best 2 Amiibos & battle it out in either 4 or 8 player SMASH!
Double elimination
Fee: $5, 2 drink minimum
Total overall CP cannot exceed 120, Amiibos may be checked!
Start time: 9pm
Must be 18+, ID required
Gather your best 2 Amiibos & battle it out in either 4 or 8 player SMASH!
Double elimination
Fee: $5, 2 drink minimum
Amiibos must be at a standard 120 levels total
Start time: 9pm
Must be 18+, ID required
2v2 Amiibo in Smash on Wii U
Double elimination
Fee: $5, 1 drink minimum (2 soda / juice min) or food
Registration time: 7pm – 9pm
Start time: 9:30pm
BYOC
Must be 18+, ID required
Smash all night long – even after the tournament – Melee – Brawl pm & Wii U.
Tournament hosted at Xenozero, where we stream live content on twitch and help promote growth in the Gaming community. We want to push for newer players in a local community to create a spectacle scale for the public. With the support of the community we want to continue providing the needs for entertainment and a place for people to enjoy.
$10 Venue Fee
$10 Entry Per Game
4 PM Casuals/Sign Ups
7:00PM Tournament Starts
Stream: Twitch.tv/paglive
Games:
Tekken 7
DBZF
Soul Calibur 6
Prizes:
1st 60%
2nd 30%
3rd 10%
Rules:
2/3 Matches / 3/5 matches WF, LF, GF
Double Elimination
Sponsors:
DTN 2019 : www.defendthenorth.com
VGNY : www.videogamesnewyork.com
Please support the Venue with a follow
Twitter.com/XenoZeroIncNY
facebook.com/xenozerogaming
This event is hosted by Play All Gaming
facebook.com/playallgaming
twitter.com/playallgaming
instagram.com/playallgaming
(Discord) https://discord.gg/3DHjdsY
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.
Tournament hosted at Xenozero, where we stream live content on twitch and help promote growth in the Gaming community. We want to push for newer players in a local community to create a spectacle scale for the public. With the support of the community we want to continue providing the needs for entertainment and a place for people to enjoy.
$10 Venue Fee
$10 Entry Per Game
4 PM Casuals/Sign Ups
6 PM Soul Calibur 6
7 PM Tekken 7
8 PM DBZF
Stream: Twitch.tv/paglive
Games:
Tekken 7
DBZF
Soul Calibur 6
Prizes:
1st 60%
2nd 30%
3rd 10%
Rules:
2/3 Matches / 3/5 matches WF, LF, GF
Double Elimination
Sponsors:
DTN 2019 : www.defendthenorth.com
VGNY : www.videogamesnewyork.com
Please support the Venue with a follow
Twitter.com/XenoZeroIncNY
facebook.com/xenozerogaming
This event is hosted by Play All Gaming
facebook.com/playallgaming
twitter.com/playallgaming
instagram.com/playallgaming
(Discord) https://discord.gg/3DHjdsY
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
Games: Street Fighter V, DragonBall FighterZ, Marvel vs Capcom Infinite
Console: PS4
Venue fee: $10 (no spectating is permitted)
Entry fee: $10 per game
Registration time: 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm – please call the store if you are running late and wish to register.
Tournament begins at 8:30 pm
Prize Payout:
1st: 70% of pot
2nd: 20% of pot
3rd: 10% of pot
Stream: http://www.twitch.tv/teamsp00ky
Hosted by Next Level
Gather your best 2 Amiibos & battle it out in either 4 or 8 player SMASH!
Double elimination
Fee: $5, 2 drink minimum
Amiibos must be at a standard 120 levels total
Start time: 9pm
Must be 18+, ID required
Game: Smash 4 on Wii U, 1v1
Start time: 9pm
Entry fee: $5 each, 2 drink minimum
18+ ID required
Arcade Wednesdays at Lizard Lounge:
All the other Video Games Retro to Brand new will be on and ready to be played – N64, Game Cube (x2), Xbox 360, PS2 (x2) Wii, Wii U (x2) Sega Genesis.
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
Come Through “The Door” And Get Wired With Us As We Finally Bring Our Wired Wednesday Series Out To Queens !
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// Second Wednesday Of Every Month H0L0 ( Queens ) //
// Last Wednesday Of Every Month The Velvet Lounge ( LI ) //
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[[[ . AREA 1 : ]]] – Dance Music AF
[[ . AREA 2 : ]]] – CHILL ZONE / VIDEO GAMES
[[ Synthwave / Lo-Fi Hip Hop / Ambient / Chill Music ]]
[ Video Games Provided By Mashfest NYC ( Super Smash Brothers Ultimate / Mario Kart 8 / Soul Caliber 6 / ) ]
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AREA 1 DJs :
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Resident Sounds So Sweet Wired Wednesday DJs
Schnife The Yak b2b Space Monk-E With Their New Project
” The Birds & The Bees ” – ( Baby Making Music )
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GUEST DJS :
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Big Juana – ( Drum & Bass / Jungle )
MentaleeRude – ( UK Garage )
( b2b )
Bass Rokwell – ( Techno / House )
+ More To Be Announced
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AREA 2 DJs :
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Faith in the Glitch – ( Synthwave / Retro )
Syncretik – ( Chill Wave / Ambient )
DRYBONEZ – ( Experimental Hip-Hop )
+ More TBA
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$10 At The Door
$5 OFF AT THE DOOR WITH RSVP AND ENTRY BEFORE 11 PM
OR $5 OFF WITH OUT OF STATE ID & RSVP ALL NIGHT
RSVP LINK : https://bit.ly/2tA7wXq
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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
Defend the North Returns to the Heart of New York City for 2019
Join Otakus with Attitude for the 1st ever Defend the North Official Kick Off Party!
There will be raffles, free swag giveaways, special event crafted drinks, Live DJs! We will be live streaming some of the tournaments from Defend the North so you don’t miss a fight!
Make sure to follow the event for more exciting updates!
Date: July 19th Time: 8pm -3am
Location: The Tailor Public House NYC
Admission:
FREE ENTRY FOR DEFEND THE NORTH BADGE HOLDERS!
Advance Ticket: $5
General Admission in Cosplay: $10 *Cash Only*
General Admission at Door: $15 *Cash Only*
Tickets will be extremely limited due to the exclusivity of the event. Please do not hesitate to buy tickets.
*No Refund will be issued for the tickets. Resale is okay!”
Video Games Provided by: Mashfest NYC
Featured Guest: Barbie Chula | Lady Kayleen
DJs bringing the best in Electronic, Top 40, Hip-Hop, Latin,K-Pop Nerd Jams:
OWA Resident DJs
DJ KYON
Kenneth Rage
Some Kid
Special Guest DJs:
DJ KaGroosiv
DJ Awesomus Prime
—OWA Girls—
Aaimz Tako
Torii Stars
LinRei Cosplay
Avarent Cosplay
Hellokitti2323
Lady Kayleen
Prince Trippi
——————Sponsors———————–
Defend the North
Mashfest NYC
EPM Events
The Tailor Public House NYC
Rules & Disclaimer:
– 21+ Government issued ID is required
– No outside food or drinks at the event
– Cosplay is not consent
– Do not be creepy
– Proper hygiene is MUST! The venue reserve the right to revoke entry if it is not standard, no refund will be issued.
– OWA and the “Tailor Public House” is not responsible for lost belongings.
– No outside advertisement or promotion of other organizations without the written approval of the “Tailor Public House” and Otakus with Attitude
*Violators will be subject to removal from the event without warning and refund*
Connect with us on Social Media!
Otakus with Attitude – Otakuswithattitude.net
https://www.facebook.com/Otakuswithattitude
https://www.instagram.com/Otakuwithattitude
DEFEND THE NORTH — defendthenorth.com
https://www.facebook.com/defendthenorthfgc/
https://www.instagram.com/defendthenorth/
https://www.twitter.com/DefendTheNorth
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
Sonicboombox is proud to present the official afterparty of New York City’s Major Gaming Tournament & eSports Gaming Convention!
14,000 square feet of DANCING, GAMING, COSPLAY, DRINK SPECIALS, PING PONG, & MORE — with live DJs, and hosts Lua Stardust, Miss Gidget, and Maweezy!
GAMES:
· Street Fighter V
· Tekken 7
· Mortal Kombat 11
· Super Smash Bros Ultimate
· Mario Kart 64
· FREE ping pong and more!
Admission: $5-10 in advance, $20 at the door. Must be 21+
For more info on Defend The North, visit: http://defendthenorth.com
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RULES:
· Don’t be creepy. Harassers will be kicked out of the venue on the spot.
· Ping pong is free all night (first come first serve) — please take turns with other players
· No outside food or drink
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SONICBOOMBOX — sonicboombox.com
https://www.facebook.com/sonicboombox
https://www.instagram.com/sonicboomb0x
DEFEND THE NORTH — defendthenorth.com
https://www.facebook.com/defendthenorthfgc/
https://www.instagram.com/defendthenorth/
https://www.twitter.com/DefendTheNorth
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