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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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
GEEKS VS WORLD: Gaming.
We’ve had a good run through the winter for our geeks vs world dance contest. We’ll bring it back end of year. Thanks for all the participants. You guys are really impressive. For now, it’s back to video games and everything else in summer 2018
BYOC: Bring your own console + games. Set it up and play. Note: Message the page first as TV monitors are limited and it’s first come, first serve
THEME: Share this event with hashtag #GVsTW to win a Free Amazon gift card.
DRINKS: $10 Hadouken + Rave Magic
FOOD: Gaimova Burger, Wings, Nachos + more
PRIZES: 3 Free Amazon Gift Cards. 1 winner per contest
ENTRY FEE: $0 <—– Free
COSPLAY: Encouraged but not mandatory
Check the wall for constant updates. RSVP as “going” for a chance to win 1 free amazon gift card.
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.
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.
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.
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/
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.
Smash Sounds is a tournament like no other, uniting the worlds of competitive Beatboxing and Super Smash Bros for the first time ever on the same stage.
Dedicated, highly skilled, and community oriented, Beatboxers and Smashers share a passion for competition that will be on full display as some of the world’s premier talent go head-to-head to be crowned NYC’s best.
An all ages event, Smash Sounds features opportunities for all attendees to try their hand at Super Smash Bros or Beatbox at our open mic. Featuring arcade games, ping pong, live music, food, drinks, dancing and lots of surprises, Smash Sounds offers something fun for the whole family.
Events
- Beatbox Solo Battle
- Smash Wii U Singles
- Smash Wii U Doubles
- Fight for NY Smash Ladder FREE with entry
Activities
- Beatbox Open Mic & Workshops
- Free Play Area
- Karaoke
- Food & Drinks
- Vendors & Artist Shops
- Ping Pong
- Arcade Games
- More TBA
Registration
- $30: Early Bird Registration – (5/7/18 – 5/31/18)
- $40: Main Registration – (6/1/18 – 6/25/18)
- $50: Last Chance Registration – (6/26/18 – 7/1/18)
- $30: Weekend Spectator Pass
Note: Spectator Pass will be available for purchase at the door.
Tentative Schedule (EDT)
Doors open at 12 PM Saturday, 11AM Sunday, and close by 11 PM on both days.
Saturday 7/7
12 PM – Smash Wii U Doubles & Beatbox Open Eliminations
2 PM – Smash Wii U Singles Pools
8 PM – Special Event
Sunday 7/8
11 AM – Smash Wii U Singles Top 32
3 PM – Main Event: Beatbox & Smash Wii U Singles Top 8
Broadcast
Smash Sounds is a tournament like no other, uniting the worlds of competitive Beatboxing and Super Smash Bros for the first time ever on the same stage.
Dedicated, highly skilled, and community oriented, Beatboxers and Smashers share a passion for competition that will be on full display as some of the world’s premier talent go head-to-head to be crowned NYC’s best.
An all ages event, Smash Sounds features opportunities for all attendees to try their hand at Super Smash Bros or Beatbox at our open mic. Featuring arcade games, ping pong, live music, food, drinks, dancing and lots of surprises, Smash Sounds offers something fun for the whole family.
Events
- Beatbox Solo Battle
- Smash Wii U Singles
- Smash Wii U Doubles
- Fight for NY Smash Ladder FREE with entry
Activities
- Beatbox Open Mic & Workshops
- Free Play Area
- Karaoke
- Food & Drinks
- Vendors & Artist Shops
- Ping Pong
- Arcade Games
- More TBA
Registration
- $30: Early Bird Registration – (5/7/18 – 5/31/18)
- $40: Main Registration – (6/1/18 – 6/25/18)
- $50: Last Chance Registration – (6/26/18 – 7/1/18)
- $30: Weekend Spectator Pass
Note: Spectator Pass will be available for purchase at the door.
Tentative Schedule (EDT)
Doors open at 12 PM Saturday, 11AM Sunday, and close by 11 PM on both days.
Saturday 7/7
12 PM – Smash Wii U Doubles & Beatbox Open Eliminations
2 PM – Smash Wii U Singles Pools
8 PM – Special Event
Sunday 7/8
11 AM – Smash Wii U Singles Top 32
3 PM – Main Event: Beatbox & Smash Wii U Singles Top 8
Broadcast
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
Get ready for our next GenGAME fighting game tournament! LOOK BELOW FOR ALL THE INFO!!!!
Featuring:
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Street Fighter V Arcade Edition
Blazblue Cross Tag Battle
King of Fighters XIV
Tekken 7
Fighting EX Layer
Windjammers
Stream:
twitch.tv/gengame
twitch.tv/aonstreams
Fees:
$10 Venue
$ 5 Entry Per Game for SFV, DBFZ, Tekken 7, BBXTB
$ 2 for KOFXIV & FEXL
Online Registration(optional, note that this won’t cover venue which MUST be paid on site): https://smash.gg/aon10 (If it doesn’t show up, it probably means that Smash.GG has yet to register our event yet, in that case wait a few hours/days and it should work!)
–Bring your own console and get a $5 discount on venue at the end of the night!–
Schedule:
Wave 1(4:30-5):
Tekken 7
The King of Fighters XIV
Wave 2(6:30-7):
Street Fighter V Arcade Edition
Blazblue Cross Tag Battle
Wave 3(8:30-9):
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Street Fighter III Third Strike
(YOU CAN ONLY ENTER 4 GAMES MAX)
Doors open at 3 p.m for casuals & on site registration.
Schedule TBA, will post when decided. a
Ruleset:
All games(except BBXTB): First to 2 all the way until losers/winners/grand finals, then it is first to 3.
BBXTB: FT3 the whole way
Consoles: If you are bringing a console, you MUST REPORT TO THE TOURNAMENT ORGANIZERS. When you do, they will tell you where to put it depending on what game you have and you must have all the DLC for a particular game you are bringing a setup for.
Coaching: There is a maximum of 30 seconds allowed BETWEEN GAMES IN A SET ONLY. No exceptions & this will be enforced, if you break this rule you get a round loss. Break it again and you get knocked into losers, once more will be a DQ.
Wireless Controllers: When you are done with your set, DESYNC. YOUR. PAD! We will have a TO on surveillance at the stream setup at all times to make sure we don’t let this happen on stream and we will patrol the off stream setups as much as we can, but off stream it’s your job to do the right thing. If a third party turns their pad on during a set, the penalties will include:
Occurance 1: Round loss, knocked into losers. Given a warning.
Occurance 2: Disqualified, no excuses at this point.
Garbage:
Please throw your garbage out when you are finished eating/drinking. If a spill/other mess happens, please notify a Tournament Organizer and we’ll aid in cleaning up as best as we can.
Timing: PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR YOUR SET. If you are not paying attention/on the premises, you will be given at most 10 minutes to get to the TO desk. Failure to comply after 10 minutes means a loss/disqualifacation.
Kick-Punch-Block! and XenoZero presents….
Chinatown Beatdown: August 25th
Address:
62 Orchard Street, 2nd floor
New York, NY 10002
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
KOFXIV
Registration Fee: $10
Registration Time: 2:00 pm ~ 6:30 pm
Start Time: 7:00 pm
Tekken 7
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
If there are any questions, feel free to ask
Get ready for our next GenGAME fighting game tournament! LOOK BELOW FOR ALL THE INFO!!!!
Featuring:
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Street Fighter V Arcade Edition
Blazblue Cross Tag Battle
King of Fighters XIV
Tekken 7
Fighting EX Layer
Windjammers
Street Fighter III: Third Strike
Stream:
twitch.tv/gengame
twitch.tv/aonstreams
Fees:
$15 Venue
$ 5 Entry Per Game for SFV, DBFZ, Tekken 7, BBXTB, and KOFXIV
$ 2 for 3S, and FEXL
Free for Windjammers!
Online Registration(optional, note that this won’t cover venue which MUST be paid on site): https://smash.gg/aon10 (If it doesn’t show up, it probably means that Smash.GG has yet to register our event yet, in that case wait a few hours/days and it should work!)
–Get the Bring Your Own Console discount by pre-register’ing online!–
Schedule:
Wave 1(2pm):
Windjammers(FREE)
Street Fighter 3 Third Strike
Wave 2(4pm):
King of Fighters XIV
Tekken 7
Wave 3(6pm):
Street Fighter V
Blazblue Cross Tag Battle
Wave 4(8pm):
Dragon Ball Fighterz
Fighting EX Layer
(YOU CAN ONLY ENTER 4 GAMES MAX)
(IF YOU ENTER 4 GAMES YOU MUST CHOOSE 1 FROM EACH WAVE)
Doors open at 1 p.m for casuals & on site registration.
Ruleset:
All games(except BBXTB): First to 2 all the way until losers/winners/grand finals, then it is first to 3.
BBXTB: FT3 the whole way
Consoles: If you are bringing a console, you MUST REPORT TO THE TOURNAMENT ORGANIZERS. When you do, they will tell you where to put it depending on what game you have and you must have all the DLC for a particular game you are bringing a setup for.
Coaching: There is a maximum of 30 seconds allowed BETWEEN GAMES IN A SET ONLY. No exceptions & this will be enforced, if you break this rule you get a round loss. Break it again and you get knocked into losers, once more will be a DQ.
Wireless Controllers: When you are done with your set, DESYNC. YOUR. PAD! We will have a TO on surveillance at the stream setup at all times to make sure we don’t let this happen on stream and we will patrol the off stream setups as much as we can, but off stream it’s your job to do the right thing. If a third party turns their pad on during a set, the penalties will include:
Occurance 1: Round loss, knocked into losers. Given a warning.
Occurance 2: Disqualified, no excuses at this point.
Garbage:
Please throw your garbage out when you are finished eating/drinking. If a spill/other mess happens, please notify a Tournament Organizer and we’ll aid in cleaning up as best as we can.
Timing: PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR YOUR SET. If you are not paying attention/on the premises, you will be given at most 10 minutes to get to the TO desk. Failure to comply after 10 minutes means a loss/disqualification.