Calendar

Jun
7
Thu
2018
Marvel vs Capcom 1 & Street Fighter 2 Champion Tournament @ Action Burger 2.0 & Planet Xenos
Jun 7 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Tournament 1: Street Fighter 2 Champion Edition starts at 7 pm

Tournament 2: Marvel vs Capcom starts at 8 or 8:30 pm, or when tournament 1 finishes.

Entry fee: $5 per tournament, winner keeps all

 

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
15
Fri
2018
BoroughCon 2018 + Tournaments @ Brooklyn Expo Center
Jun 15 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

BoroughCon is a convention that celebrates anime, gaming, comics, sci-fi, manga and much more. There will be a game room with tournaments, panels, vendors, cosplay contests and more!

Gamers, join us for our Fighting Game Tournaments!
Registration is now officialy open at https://smash.gg/tournament/boroughcon-2018.

Tournaments will include the following games:
DragonBall FighterZ, Tekken 7, BlazBlue: Cross Tag.
32 player cap per Tournament.

Event Schedule
Friday, June 15: 4 PM – 8 PM
Free play with MashFest and Team1UpEm. Featuring live DJ and music.

Saturday, June 16: 10 AM – 8 PM
Dragon Ball FighterZ (PS4) – Pools – Top 8 – Finals
Free play with MashFest and Team1UpEm

Sunday, June 17: 10AM – 8 PM
Tekken 7 (PS4) – Pools – Top 8 – Finals
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle (PS4) – Pools – Top 8 – Finals
Free play with MashFest and Team1UpEm

Participants must purchase a weekend pass or day pass to access the venue.
Tournament sign ups at no additional cost.

Step 1: Go to https://smash.gg/tournament/boroughcon-2018
Step 2: Register for the tournament games you wish to participate in.
Step 3: Show up to the game room at the time of the tournament and play!

Don’t forget to bring your own controller!

Prizes will be split accordingly:

Dragon Ball FighterZ: $500.00
Tekken 7: $250.00
BlazBlue Cross Tag: $250.00

(60-30-10 split for 1st, 2nd, 3rd)

Jun
16
Sat
2018
BoroughCon 2018 + Tournaments @ Brooklyn Expo Center
Jun 16 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

BoroughCon is a convention that celebrates anime, gaming, comics, sci-fi, manga and much more. There will be a game room with tournaments, panels, vendors, cosplay contests and more!

Gamers, join us for our Fighting Game Tournaments!
Registration is now officaly open at https://smash.gg/tournament/boroughcon-2018.

Tournaments will include the following games:
DragonBall FighterZ, Tekken 7, BlazBlue: Cross Tag.
32 player cap per Tournament.

Event Schedule
Friday, June 15: 4 PM – 8 PM
Free play with MashFest and Team1UpEm. Featuring live DJ and music.

Saturday, June 16: 10 AM – 8 PM
Dragon Ball FighterZ (PS4) – Pools – Top 8 – Finals
Free play with MashFest and Team1UpEm

Sunday, June 17: 10AM – 8 PM
Tekken 7 (PS4) – Pools – Top 8 – Finals
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle (PS4) – Pools – Top 8 – Finals
Free play with MashFest and Team1UpEm

Participants must purchase a weekend pass or day pass to access the venue.
Tournament sign ups at no additional cost.

Step 1: Go to https://smash.gg/tournament/boroughcon-2018
Step 2: Register for the tournament games you wish to participate in.
Step 3: Show up to the game room at the time of the tournament and play!

Don’t forget to bring your own controller!

Prizes will be split accordingly:

Dragon Ball FighterZ: $500.00
Tekken 7: $250.00
BlazBlue Cross Tag: $250.00

(60-30-10 split for 1st, 2nd, 3rd)

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
BoroughCon 2018 + Tournaments @ Brooklyn Expo Center
Jun 17 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

BoroughCon is a convention that celebrates anime, gaming, comics, sci-fi, manga and much more. There will be a game room with tournaments, panels, vendors, cosplay contests and more!

Gamers, join us for our Fighting Game Tournaments!
Registration is now officaly open at https://smash.gg/tournament/boroughcon-2018.

Tournaments will include the following games:
DragonBall FighterZ, Tekken 7, BlazBlue: Cross Tag.
32 player cap per Tournament.

Event Schedule
Friday, June 15: 4 PM – 8 PM
Free play with MashFest and Team1UpEm. Featuring live DJ and music.

Saturday, June 16: 10 AM – 8 PM
Dragon Ball FighterZ (PS4) – Pools – Top 8 – Finals
Free play with MashFest and Team1UpEm

Sunday, June 17: 10AM – 8 PM
Tekken 7 (PS4) – Pools – Top 8 – Finals
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle (PS4) – Pools – Top 8 – Finals
Free play with MashFest and Team1UpEm

Participants must purchase a weekend pass or day pass to access the venue.
Tournament sign ups at no additional cost.

Step 1: Go to https://smash.gg/tournament/boroughcon-2018
Step 2: Register for the tournament games you wish to participate in.
Step 3: Show up to the game room at the time of the tournament and play!

Don’t forget to bring your own controller!

Prizes will be split accordingly:

Dragon Ball FighterZ: $500.00
Tekken 7: $250.00
BlazBlue Cross Tag: $250.00

(60-30-10 split for 1st, 2nd, 3rd)

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

Jun
30
Sat
2018
CGNY Overwatch FFA Tournament @ THE ALLEY POWERED BY VERIZON
Jun 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

CGNY is excited to announce our first BYOC Overwatch Tournament! Produced in partnership with NYXL, we will be hosting a 64 player FFA Death Match Tournament and an all day BYOC LAN party on Saturday, June 30th, starting at 10AM.

Prize Pool:

There will be a $500 cash prize and for the tournament provided by NYXL. The top 2 players will also win jerseys and get VIP access to an official NYXL event in July! Full details to be announced soon.

Tickets are on sale now at https://cgny.splashthat.com/

Check out the community highlights video from last month’s PUBG Tournament: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityGamingNewYork/videos/vb.541664245938834/1457927694312480/?type=2&theater&notif_t=page_post_reaction&notif_id=1528389076629629

Format:

Each match will have 8 players playing in a Free For All style format. In total, we’ll have 8 matches of 8 players each. The top 4 players from each match will advance to the next round. Prizing is as follows:

1st: $200 + NYXL VIP access & jersey
2nd: $100 + NYXL VIP access & jersey
3rd: $70
4th: $50
5th: $20
6th: $20
7th: $20
8th: $20

For more info, please visit the FB event page!

Jul
5
Thu
2018
Marvel vs capcom 1, 3rd strike & SF2 champion edition tournament @ Action Burger 2.0 & Planet Xenos
Jul 5 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Marvel vs capcom, third strike and Street fighter 2 champion tournaments at Action Burger. Action Burger is America’s only sci-fi bar, comic book and free retro video game themed restaurant. 292 Graham ave. Williamsburg Brooklyn NY. Off L train.

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

Tournament 1: Third strike starts at 6pm.
Tournament 2: Street fighter 2 champion edition starts at 730pm.

Tournament 3: Marvel vs capcom starts at 9pm or 930pm. Depending when tournament 1 is over.

A free complimentary pitcher of rum & coke or black island ice tea will be given out at 7pm. First come first serve. Be on time or the tournament will start without you. We will be video taping the event and will be broadcasting parts of the event live.

Jul
7
Sat
2018
New Jersey Gamer Con @ Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill
Jul 7 @ 10:00 am – Jul 8 @ 4:00 pm

Come join us for an incredible weekend filled with competitive and casual gaming tournaments, live music, chiptunes DJs, a free-to-play arcade, new and classic consoles, vendors with amazing items, artists, special guests, independent game developers, cosplay photo ops and contests, tabletop gaming, panels and so much more.

Jul
14
Sat
2018
Chinatown Beatdown: The Second Anniversary @ Xenozero gaming
Jul 14 @ 2:00 pm – 11:59 pm

Kick-Punch-Block! and XenoZero presents….

Chinatown Beatdown: The Second Anniversary

System: PS4
Monitors: BenQ

Venue Fee: $10 (everyone)

Fighting EX Layer
Registration Fee: $10
Registration Time: 2:00 pm ~ 4:30 pm
Start Time: 5:00 pm

SFV:AE
Registration Fee: $10
Registration Time: 2:00 pm ~ 5:30 pm
Start Time: 6:00 pm

BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle
Registration Fee: $10
Registration Time: 2:00 pm ~ 6:30 pm
Start Time: 7:00 pm

Dragon Ball FighterZ
Registration Fee: $10
Registration Time: 2:00 pm ~ 7:30 pm
Start Time: 8:00 pm

Twinkle Star Sprites
Registration Fee: $5
Registration Time: 2:00pm ~ 7:00pm
Start Time: 7:30pm

Payout:
1st: 70%
2nd: 20%
3rd: 10%

(If less than 10 people, winner takes ALL )
BYOC (Please Bring your own controller or joystick)

We do have limited equipment for rent, so it’s first come first serve:
$2.00 for controllers
$3.00 for joysticks

Rules:
Double Elimination Format 2/3 matches, Winner/Loser/Grand Finals is 3/5 Matches
Winner must stay with character

Stream: Kick-Punch-Block!
www.twitch.tv/KPBLive

Jul
15
Sun
2018
Killer Instinct Tournament NYC @ Microsoft Store NYC Flagship
Jul 15 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Hosting a Killer instinct tournament for the Microsoft flagship store on July 15th Sunday at 12PM. there will be no stream but hopefully down the line we can get one up and running in the near future.

Tournament and Entry is Free

Double Elimination
2/3 match set – WF/LF/GF 3/5 match set

Prize
1st $80 gift card
2nd $20 gift card

Aug
2
Thu
2018
Marvel vs capcom 1, 3rd strike & SF2 champion edition tournament @ Action Burger 2.0 & Planet Xenos
Aug 2 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Marvel vs capcom, third strike and Street fighter 2 champion tournaments at Action Burger. Action Burger is America’s only sci-fi bar, comic book and free retro video game themed restaurant. 292 Graham ave. Williamsburg Brooklyn NY. Off L train.

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

Tournament 1: Third strike starts at 6pm.
Tournament 2: Street fighter 2 champion edition starts at 730pm.

Tournament 3: Marvel vs capcom starts at 9pm or 930pm. Depending when tournament 1 is over.

A free complimentary pitcher of rum & coke or black island ice tea will be given out at 7pm. First come first serve. Be on time or the tournament will start without you. We will be video taping the event and will be broadcasting parts of the event live.

Aug
11
Sat
2018
Long Island Retro Gaming Expo 2018 @ Cradle of Aviation Museum
Aug 11 @ 10:00 am – Aug 12 @ 5:00 pm

What to expect at the Expo – 

– A HUGE playable video game museum
– Freeplay of every size and shape
– awesome special guests/guest speakers
– Vendors with the good stuff
– A kickin cosplay contest
– Game themed musical performances 
– our usual stacked tournament area
– return of the homebrew section
& much much more!

Play NYC @ The Manhattan Center
Aug 11 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Play NYC is New York’s premier dedicated game convention for creators and players alike. Featuring the latest releases from studios large and small, and from developers old and new, Play NYC celebrates every facet of gaming in a way that only the Big Apple can.

In 2017, the first-ever Play NYC convention brought two packed days and nights of games, panels and networking events to Manhattan’s landmark concert venue, Terminal 5 – uniting developers, players and industry pros at a games event like no other.

Aug
12
Sun
2018
Play NYC @ The Manhattan Center
Aug 12 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Play NYC is New York’s premier dedicated game convention for creators and players alike. Featuring the latest releases from studios large and small, and from developers old and new, Play NYC celebrates every facet of gaming in a way that only the Big Apple can.

In 2017, the first-ever Play NYC convention brought two packed days and nights of games, panels and networking events to Manhattan’s landmark concert venue, Terminal 5 – uniting developers, players and industry pros at a games event like no other.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sep
14
Fri
2018
J1-Con 2018: Anime & Gaming Expo + Afterparty @ Showboat Hotel Atlantic City
Sep 14 @ 12:00 pm – Sep 16 @ 7:00 pm

J1-Con is Philadelphia’s #1 Anime & Gaming Expo, and now it’s MOVING to the SHOWBOAT HOTEL in ATLANTIC CITY! This is ALL AGES, and held by nerds, for nerds. Represent your nerd status- and get hype for the most amazing time of your life. 

GAMING TOURNAMENTS:
$10 ENTRY FEE with CASH PRIZES!!
1st Place: 70%
2nd Place: 20%
3rd PLace: 10%

Games in the tournament:
– Street Fighter V (PS4)
– Dragonball FighterZ (PS4)
– ARMS (Nintendo Switch)
– Tekken 7 (PS4)
– Injustice 2 (PS4)
– Super Smash Bros Melee (GC/Wii)
– Super Smash Bros 4 (WiiU)
– Pokemon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (3DS/2DS)
– Yu-Gi-Oh! (Cards)

There will be FREE PLAY in the GAMING AREA, not to mention ARCADE MACHINES!

J1-CON’S FAMOUS AFTER PARTY!!!!
18+ AFTER PARTY on the 2nd Floor of the Showboat Hotel at the BOURBON ROOM, formerly the House of Blues featuring Live music, Cosplay Burlesque, & DJ dance night!

For more details, please visit the J1-Con official site

Sep
15
Sat
2018
A Video Game Con 2018 @ Meadowlands Exposition Center
Sep 15 @ 10:00 am – Sep 16 @ 5:00 pm

A Video Game Con (AVGC) is NJ’s premiere convention dedicated to both retro and modern video games. The convention will feature professional and casual tournaments, musical performances, video game burlesque, console freeplay, indie video game developers, special guests, cosplay contests, vendors, panels, auctions/raffles and MORE!

Sep
26
Wed
2018
Killer Instinct Tournament @ Waypoint Gaming
Sep 26 all-day

Killer Instinct tournament at Waypoint Gaming

$10 entry, $10 venue

Oct
4
Thu
2018
Super tournaments at Action Burger @ Action Burger 2.0 & Planet Xenos
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm – Oct 5 @ 12:00 am

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oct
19
Fri
2018
GameACon @ Ocean Resort Casino
Oct 19 @ 7:00 am – Oct 21 @ 6:00 pm

SPECIFICALLY FOR INDEPENDENT GAME DEVELOPERS AND GAMING FANS
Gameacon is the only conference of its kind — one that combines the business-to-business networking and educational opportunities of the GDC with the entertainment and public feedback aspects of Magfest or Pax. And it all focuses exclusively on independent game developers from around the world. Our mission is to promote independent artists in game creation by providing a space for them to showcase their work, the opportunity to reach an audience who craves to see it, and a forum to learn from each other.

Features: cosplay, game arcade, tournaments, LARPing, contests, presentations and panels, and more!

Please note that there are different passes available for sale – general admission and industry. Check the Gameacon website for more details and to purchase passes.

Oct
31
Wed
2018
Killer Instinct Tournament Halloween Edition @ Waypoint Gaming
Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm

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.

Nov
1
Thu
2018
Super tournaments at Action Burger @ Action Burger 2.0 & Planet Xenos
Nov 1 @ 7:00 pm – Nov 2 @ 12:00 am

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nov
17
Sat
2018
GameACon @ Resort World Casino
Nov 17 – Nov 18 all-day

Celebrating Gaming, Game Developers, and Gamers of all kinds

Gameacon celebrates the artistry of games and game creation. That’s what our name stands for – The Game Arts Conference. If you love video games, board games, esports, LARPing or the geek culture that surrounds it, then you will love Gameacon.

Nov
28
Wed
2018
Killer Instinct Tournament @ Waypoint Gaming
Nov 28 @ 7:00 pm – 11:59 pm

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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