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

The Sunday Sidestep #1 @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
May 20 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Wanna learn how to play Tekken 7?

Already know how to play Tekken 7 but want to get better?

Wanna teach others how to play Tekken 7?

Then come join DStyles of Dynamik Focus and RetroStation of Kick-Punch-Block as we take over Waypoint Cafe NYC and spread the good news of the Iron Fist! 

– Venue fee is $10!
– Games will be played on PC
– BYOC
– We will have a streaming station available for exhibition matches, character breakdowns, player interviews, and for aspiring commentators to test their skills.

Special thanks to:
Dynamik Focus- https://facebook.com/DynamikFocus/
KPB – https://facebook.com/Kickpunchblock/

See you Sunday!

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
3
Sun
2018
Halo 5 Summer Series – 2v2 Tournament @ Microsoft Store - Flagship Fifth Avenue
Jun 3 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Compete in the Halo 5 Summer Series for your chance to win in-game prizes at your local Microsoft store. Players will be able to participate in monthly single and team-based game modes that will range from Free-For-All, 2v2, and 4v4. All events are FREE to enter! Just sign up, show up, and play!

We encourage all free agents and incomplete teams to attend and form a team at the door for team based events. Tournament Starts at 12PM local time. Please arrive at least 30mins prior for check-in. Date and timing are subject to change. Check your store listings for additional details.

All players who participate will receive a FREE Gold REQ pack!*

This event is FREE for all pro and amateur players. All skill levels are welcome. You may attend as a solo player or as a team of 2. Both players must register on Smash.gg. Stores will assign free agents to teams on event day.

*No purchase necessary. Open to first 48 store visitors 13+, some restrictions may apply. See store for full Official Rules.

Sidestep Sundays @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
Jun 3 @ 4:00 pm

Wanna learn how to play Tekken 7?

Already know how to play Tekken 7 but want to get better?

Wanna teach others how to play Tekken 7?

Then come join DStyles of Dynamik Focus and RetroStation of Kick-Punch-Block as we take over Waypoint Cafe NYC and spread the good news of the Iron Fist! 

– Venue fee is $10!
– Games will be played on PC
– BYOC
– We will have a streaming station available for exhibition matches, character breakdowns, player interviews, and for aspiring commentators to test their skills.

Special thanks to:
Dynamik Focus- https://facebook.com/DynamikFocus/
KPB – https://facebook.com/Kickpunchblock/

See you Sunday!

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
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
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

Jul
8
Sun
2018
Halo 5 Summer Series – FFA Tournament @ Microsoft Store - Flagship Fifth Avenue
Jul 8 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Compete in the Halo 5 Summer Series for your chance to win in-game prizes at your local Microsoft store. Players will be able to participate in monthly single and team-based game modes that will range from Free-For-All, 2v2, and 4v4. All events are FREE to enter! Just sign up, show up, and play!

We encourage all free agents and incomplete teams to attend and form a team at the door for team based events. Tournament Starts at 12PM local time. Please arrive at least 30mins prior for check-in. Date and timing are subject to change. Check your store listings for additional details.

All players who participate will receive a FREE Gold REQ pack!*

This event is FREE for all pro and amateur players. All skill levels are welcome. You may attend as a solo player or as a team of 2. Both players must register on Smash.gg. Stores will assign free agents to teams on event day.

*No purchase necessary. Open to first 48 store visitors 13+, some restrictions may apply. See store for full Official Rules.

Aug
12
Sun
2018
Halo 5 Summer Series – 2v2 Tournament @ Microsoft Store - Flagship Fifth Avenue
Aug 12 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Compete in the Halo 5 Summer Series for your chance to win in-game prizes at your local Microsoft store. Players will be able to participate in monthly single and team-based game modes that will range from Free-For-All, 2v2, and 4v4. All events are FREE to enter! Just sign up, show up, and play!

We encourage all free agents and incomplete teams to attend and form a team at the door for team based events. Tournament Starts at 12PM local time. Please arrive at least 30mins prior for check-in. Date and timing are subject to change. Check your store listings for additional details.

All players who participate will receive a FREE Gold REQ pack!*

This event is FREE for all pro and amateur players. All skill levels are welcome. You may attend as a solo player or as a team of 2. Both players must register on Smash.gg. Stores will assign free agents to teams on event day.

*No purchase necessary. Open to first 48 store visitors 13+, some restrictions may apply. See store for full Official Rules.

Sep
9
Sun
2018
Halo 5 Summer Series – 4v4 Tournament @ Microsoft Store - Flagship Fifth Avenue
Sep 9 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Compete in the Halo 5 Summer Series for your chance to win in-game prizes at your local Microsoft store. Players will be able to participate in monthly single and team-based game modes that will range from Free-For-All, 2v2, and 4v4. All events are FREE to enter! Just sign up, show up, and play!

We encourage all free agents and incomplete teams to attend and form a team at the door for team based events. Tournament Starts at 12PM local time. Please arrive at least 30mins prior for check-in. Date and timing are subject to change. Check your store listings for additional details.

All players who participate will receive a FREE Gold REQ pack!*

This event is FREE for all pro and amateur players. All skill levels are welcome. You may attend as a solo player or as a team of 2. Both players must register on Smash.gg. Stores will assign free agents to teams on event day.

*No purchase necessary. Open to first 48 store visitors 13+, some restrictions may apply. See store for full Official Rules.

Jan
27
Sun
2019
The Lost Arcade: Documentary about Manhattan’s Chinatown Fair @ 21 Pell Street
Jan 27 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Please join us for a free screening of The Lost Arcade with Director/Producer Irene Chin who will be present for a Q&A at the end. The film is approximately one hour and 16 minutes long and premiered in 2016.

Many of us were raised in Chinatown and remember fondly about Chinatown Fair, and many of you remember it being on the other side of the street under the Port Arthur Restaurant. I myself, had a visited Chinatown fair many times having lived only mere blocks from Mott Street.

View the trailer: https://vimeo.com/213740742

From the The Lost Arcade website: “THE LOST ARCADE is the critically acclaimed documentary about the last hold out of old-school arcade culture in New York City. An intimate portrait of the passionate and exceptionally diverse community at the beloved Chinatown Fair, The Lost Arcade, chronicles the evolution of arcades, while celebrating the camaraderie and history of a pop culture phenomenon.

The Lost Arcade premiered at DOC NYC and the International Film Festival Rotterdam, and screened at Open City Docs London, Melbourne International Film Festival, Glasgow International Film Festival, IFFBoston, Sidewalk Film Festival, and the San Diego Asian Film Festival. Going on to a limited theatrical release at NYC’s Metrograph and San Francisco’s Roxie.

The film is produced by 26 Aries, in Association with IGN Entertainment and Wheelhouse Creative.

Edited, Produced, Directed by Kurt Vincent
Written and Produced by Irene Chin
Original Music by Gil Talmi
Executive Produced by Josh Zeman, Kyle Martin, Jason Orans.

****Please note that no food, foul language or hats except for religious headwear is allowed in the church. The church is not handicapped accessible. Restrooms are downstairs and there are no elevators.****

Feb
19
Tue
2019
FGC Tuesdays: Jump Force Tournament @ Microsoft
Feb 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Welcome to the first Jump Force 1v1 tournament hosted by the Flagship Microsoft Store. Experience this amazing game in their State of the Art Gaming Lounge with your friends and meet other Jump Force fans in our store.

FREE TOURNAMENT; NO CHARGE!
Sign up begins at 5:30pm so come through and join us for an amazing time.

Platform: Xbox One
Format: 1v1; Double Elimination
Equipment: Xbox One Controllers Provided (however you can bring your own controllers or fight sticks)
Address: Microsoft Store – Flagship Fifth Avenue. 677 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022
Tournament Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Prize: $40 for 1st Place Microsoft Store Online Gift Card*
$20 for 2nd Place Microsoft Store Online Gift Card*

*Microsoft Store Gift Card not only is for the Xbox Store Gift Card but you can also use it for the MicrosoftStore.com Website to purchase store items (Gaming Monitors, Xbox Consoles, Gaming Mouse, Laptops etc.)

Feb
26
Tue
2019
FGC Tuesdays! Presents Jump Force Tournament! (FREE) @ Microsoft Store
Feb 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Welcome to the Jump Force 1v1 tournament hosted by the Flagship Microsoft Store. Experience Goku and Naruto in our State-of-the-Art Gaming Lounge.
Sign up begins at5:30 pm so come through and join us for an amazing time.

FREE TOURNAMENT; NO CHARGE!
Sign up begins at 5:30pm so come through and join us for an amazing time.

Platform: Xbox One
Format: 1v1; Double Elimination
Equipment: Xbox One Controllers Provided (however you can bring your own controllers or fight sticks)
Address: Microsoft Store – Flagship Fifth Avenue. 677 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022
Tournament Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Prize: $40 for 1st Place Microsoft Store Online Gift Card*
$20 for 2nd Place Microsoft Store Online Gift Card*
*Microsoft Store Gift Card not only is for the Xbox Store Gift Card but you can also use it for the MicrosoftStore.com Website to purchase store items (Gaming Monitors, Xbox Consoles, Gaming Mouse, Laptops etc.)

May
23
Thu
2019
MOCAFilms presents The Lost Arcade by Irene Kim Chin @ Museum of Chinese in America
May 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Blinking, beaming, and ringing, The Lost Arcade intimately memorializes the end of video arcades in New York City, while celebrating the camaraderie and history of a pop culture phenomenon. The film is an exceptional directorial debut that focuses on the Chinatown Fair, the Mott Street landmark where generations honed their craft, made friends and lost at tic-tac-toe to a chicken. Masterfully presenting the sights and sounds of a changing scene, wistful yet hopeful, and full of the faces and characters that radiate fun and innovation, The Lost Arcade is a dazzling portrait of technostalgia and a timely commentary on the corporate era’s incineration of modest businesses, and the resiliency of the dedicated enthusiasts.

Director/Producer Irene Chin will host a Q&A after screening.

Tickets are $15 and include wine and Museum admission. Members receive complimentary tickets. Not a Member? Join today!

Irene Chin is a filmmaker and writer originally from Alexandria, Virginia and Honolulu, Hawaii, and now lives in Brooklyn, New York. Her first short film as director/producer, The Bachelorette Party, premiered at the NewFilmmakers NY series at Anthology Film Archives. Her first documentary as writer/producer, The Lost Arcade, premiered at DOC NYC and went on to screen at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, Wexner Center for the Arts, Open City Docs London, Melbourne International Film Festival, Glasgow International Film Festival, IFFBoston. The New York Times called The Lost Arcade, “Part scrappy, part sweet, and wholly enjoyable…a love letter to a vanished piece of New York.” The New Yorker said the film was “raw and intimate.” Irene graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York.