Calendar

Jan
27
Sun
2019
Tekken Monthly #1 ($100 Pot Bonus) @ Next Level
Jan 27 @ 1:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Next Level is having a tournament every month until “whenever” to allow local players from the NYC area (and beyond) to have a place to test there skills in a friendly and competitive environment! There are casuals open on the stations leading up to the event as well as after. There will also be a $100 Pot Bonus for the event!

Please pre-register so we can get an idea of numbers! After the tournament, you are more than welcome to stay and play any game on any of the open setups!

REMINDER: WE CANNOT GUARANTEE HEADPHONES ON ANY SETUP! PLAN ACCORDINGLY! AND REMEMBER TO BE ON TIME! IF YOUR LATE YOU RUN THE RISK OF BEING REMOVED FROM THE BRACKET! IF YOU THINK YOU MIGHT BE LATE, PLEASE LET US KNOW,

Tekken Monthly #1
CONSOLE: PlayStation 4
DATE: Sunday, January 27th, 2019
LOCATION
Next Level
874 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY
11232
(347) 618-8813

FEES
Venue: $10 (For just casual play)
Entry: $10

SIGNUPS
http://challonge.com/NLTekken1

RULES
$10 venue & $10 tournament entry due at check-in.
Failure to obey staff direction or arcade rules = DQ and possible ejection
Bring your own controller/joystick, converters are the players responsibility
No wireless controllers or macro-capable devices
Double Elimination
Best 3 out of 5 rounds per game
Best 2 out of 3 games per match for pools
Best 3 out of 5 during Winners, Losers, & Grand Finals only
Winner must keep the same character
Loser can switch characters
Loser decides if Stage Select between matches. Rematch is also allowed.
Player Side determined every set by Rock, Paper, Scissors, unless players agree to their sides.
No collusion (throwing matches for money, colluding the final games to split the pot, etc)
No ringers (playing for others)
Any other decisions ultimately up to the tournament organizer.

SCHEDULE
Signup/Check-in/Casuals: 1PM
Brackets generated: 4:45PM
Tournament/stream: 5PM

STREAM
http://twitch.tv/nycfurby

POT SPLIT
1st place: 60%
2nd place: 30%
3rd place: 10%

Feb
2
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Feb 2 @ 6:00 pm – Feb 3 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Feb
6
Wed
2019
Amiibo Wars Tournament Wii U @ Lizard Lounge - Long Island, NY
Feb 6 @ 9:00 pm – Feb 7 @ 1:00 am

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

 

Feb
9
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Feb 9 @ 6:00 pm – Feb 10 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Feb
16
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Feb 16 @ 6:00 pm – Feb 17 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Feb
17
Sun
2019
Tekken Monthly #2 ($100 Pot Bonus) @ Next Level
Feb 17 @ 1:00 pm – Feb 18 @ 12:00 am

SIGNUPS
http://challonge.com/NLTekken2

Next Level is having a tournament every month until “whenever” to allow local players from the NYC area (and beyond) to have a place to test there skills in a friendly and competitive environment! There are casuals open on the stations leading up to the event as well as after. We will try and stream games and the finals as well.

Please pre-register so we can get an idea of numbers! After the tournament, you are more than welcome to stay and play any game on any of the open setups!

REMINDER: WE CANNOT GUARANTEE HEADPHONES ON ANY SETUP! PLAN ACCORDINGLY! AND REMEMBER TO BE ON TIME! IF YOUR LATE YOU RUN THE RISK OF BEING REMOVED FROM THE BRACKET! IF YOU THINK YOU MIGHT BE LATE, PLEASE LET US KNOW,

Tekken Monthly #2
CONSOLE: PlayStation 4
DATE: Sunday, February 17th, 2019

LOCATION
Next Level
874 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY
11232
(347) 618-8813

FEES
Venue: $10 (For just casual play)
Entry: $10
Bring a PS4 with all DLC and get $5 off the venue fee!

SIGNUPS
http://challonge.com/NLTekken2

RULES
$10 venue & $10 tournament entry due at check-in.
Failure to obey staff direction or arcade rules = DQ and possible ejection
Bring your own controller/joystick, converters are the players responsibility
No wireless controllers or macro-capable devices
Double Elimination
Best 3 out of 5 rounds per game
Best 2 out of 3 games per match for pools
Best 3 out of 5 during Winners, Losers, & Grand Finals only
Winner must keep the same character
Loser can switch characters
Loser decides if Stage Select between matches. Rematch is also allowed.
Player Side determined every set by Rock, Paper, Scissors, unless players agree to their sides.
No collusion (throwing matches for money, colluding the final games to split the pot, etc)
No ringers (playing for others)
Any other decisions ultimately up to the tournament organizer.

SCHEDULE
Signup/Check-in/Casuals: 1PM
Brackets generated: 4:45PM
Tournament Start/stream: 5PM

STREAM
http://twitch.tv/nycfurby

POT SPLIT
1st place: 40%
2nd place: 25%
3rd place: 15%
4th place: 10%
5th-6th place: 5%

Feb
23
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Feb 23 @ 6:00 pm – Feb 24 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Mar
2
Sat
2019
Consensual Smashing: Smash Ultimate Tournament @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
Mar 2 @ 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Welcome to MHNYC’s first Smash Event, Hosting both a In person Competitive Tournament and a online for fun arena stream!

The online Stream will be free to join from the comfort of your home! Just join us at twitch.tv/monsterhunterNYC and join our arena for a fun filled time

Sign-ups for the in person tournament will have a $10 Entry fee ($5 to Venue and $5 to Prize Pool) beginning at 5:30 PM. The tournament will officially start at 7 PM. The brackets will be posted on Challonge. Entry cap is 32

*No outside food/drink is allowed in the venue *

Rules:

– 1 v 1 Tournament
– 3 Stock, 7 Minutes
– Sudden Death will be 1 Stock, 2 Minutes
– Double Elimination
– Pause OFF
– Stage Hazards OFF
– Starting Stages and Counter-pick Stages will be listed. (If a player bans Battlefield, ALL battlefields are banned. Same rule for all FD/Omega Stages.) Players will have 2 BANS for stages when counter-picking. We’ll be printing out a stage list for everyone to see.
– In a set, whoever loses can choose their character second in order to counter-pick.
– BYOC (Bring Your Own Controller) of course.

Legal stages are as followed
Starters: Battlefield, Final Destination, Pokemon Stadium 2, Smashville, and Kalos Pokemon League
Counterpick Stages: Unova Pokemon League, Lylat Cruise, Yoshi’s Island, and Town & City

The Prize Pot will be split as follows:

1st Place: 65%
2nd Place: 25%
3rd Place: 10%

Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Mar 2 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 3 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Mar
9
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Mar 9 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 10 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Mar
16
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Mar 16 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 17 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Mar
23
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Mar 23 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 24 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Mar
24
Sun
2019
Smash Ultimate – Kamis Lookout Monthly Tournament – Red Bank, NJ @ YESTERcades of Red Bank
Mar 24 @ 5:30 pm – 11:30 pm

**DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM!!** Signups will also start at that time.

Smash Bros. Ultimate finds it’s way to Red Bank! As of now, we have 6 full setups, all with the Fighters Pass! Please spread the word as much as possible so that we can start off this event with a bang!

Current Version: 2.01

Live Bracket: http://yestercades.challonge.com/

**Location:**

YESTERcades
80 Broad Street
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701

Parking is free in all of Red Bank on Sundays (even if there is a parking meter).

Pricing:

Entry: $10.00 Venue Fee + $10.00 Singles
[OR $15.00 Venue Fee + $10 Singles for Unlimited Arcade Gameplay!]

Schedule:

Signups will start at 5:30pm and end at 6:45pm. Singles bracket will start at 7:00pm

Bring your own controller! Gamecube controller and Pro controllers are legal. Pro controllers are allowed, but you MUST bring a USB-C cable to sync the controller, so that wireless interference will not disturb a setup and possibly someone’s tournament set.

Rules and more information:

Currently using Don’t Park on the Grass official Smash Ultimate ruleset. This is subject to change at any time. Please check the rules before

Mar
30
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Mar 30 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 31 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Apr
6
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Apr 6 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 7 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Apr
12
Fri
2019
April Annihilation @ Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill (Cherry Hill, NJ)
Apr 12 @ 5:00 pm – Apr 14 @ 11:00 pm

APRIL ANNIHILATION (AA2019)

WHEN:
April 12-14, 2019

WHERE:
Crowne Plaza: Philadelphia-Cherry Hill
2349 Marlton Pike W,
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

HOTEL REGISTRATION INFO:
Please book your rooms here – https://book.passkey.com/e/49680530
(Once you click on the link, then press “Make a Reservation”)
STANDARD KING – Starts at $99 a night plus taxes & fees.
STANDARD TWO DOUBLE BEDS – Start at $99 a night plus taxes & fees.

REGISTRATION INFO:

-Please note that there is a 3-game limit for April Annihilation.

Early Bird – $40 2/18/19 – 2/23/19
Regular Player – $60 2/24/19 – 3/18/19
Last Call – $70 3/19/19 – 3/31/19

On-Site Player Badge – $90
Spectator (Door Only) – $45

-Badge pick up will be Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 8 AM until 6 PM

-If you are not adding any games, we encourage you to pick up badges at 11 AM.

-On-site registration will be Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 8 AM until 10 AM.

TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
-Vendors
-Arcade
-Casual Set Ups
-Friday Night Teams

FRIDAY TEAM TOURNAMENTS – Friday, April 12, 2019:

-Please note that team tournaments are optional and are not included in the April Annihilation Saturday/Sunday venue price.

Online Registration – $5
On-Site Registration – $10
Spectator – $5

Team Tournament Games –
DragonBall FighterZ (2v2) – $20 per Team
Street Fighter V: AE (2v2) – $20 per Team
Tekken 7 (3v3) – $30 per Team
Dead or Alive 6 (3v3) – $30 per Team
Soul Calibur 6 (2v2) – $20 per Team

MAIN TOURNAMENT GAMES – April 13-14, 2019 ($10 entry fee per game, unless otherwise specified below):

Street Fighter V (PS4) – Capcom Pro Tour Ranking Event
Dead or Alive 6 (PS4)
Windjammers (PS4) – $5 Game Entry Fee
Mortal Kombat XL (PS4)
Under Night in Birth Exe:Late(st) (PS4)

MAIN TOURNAMENT FREE ENTRY GAMES – April 13-14, 2019 (All games are capped. Player badges are required.)

Dragon Ball Fighter Z (PS4) – 128 Cap – $1000 Prize Pool Sponsored by Big E Gaming

Guilty Gear Xrd: Rev 2 (PS4) – 128 Cap – $750 Prize Pool Sponsored by Sector X

Soul Calibur VI (PS4) – 176 Cap – $1200 Prize Pool

Tekken 7 (PS4) – 176 Cap – Prize Pool TBA

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo Switch) – 128 Cap – $750 Prize Pool

Blazblue: Cross Tag (PS4) – 128 Cap – $750 Prize Pool Sponsored by Sector X

Pokken Tournament (Nintendo Switch) – 64 Cap – $500 Prize Pool

BIG E GAMING SPONSORED SIDE TOURNAMENT:
Street Fighter 2: Turbo – FREE entry – 32 Player Cap
-If you’re interested in competing in this side tournament, please DM the Big E Gaming Facebook Page

COMMUNITY RUN SIDE TOURNAMENTS:
(Spectators and Player Registrants are welcome to compete in side tournaments):

Virtua Fighter V – Run By Harpooner
Alpha 2 – Run by Master Steve

-There is a 4 game limit (3 spots left) for community run side tournaments and a 3 game limit (2 spots left) for arcade side tournaments. You must bring your own equipment. If you want to run a side tournament, please contact the Big E Gaming Facebook Page for approval. It’s on a first come, first serve basis. Once the community run side tournaments are approved, player’s must contact the community contact via our website to sign up. The links will go up on www.bigegaming.com Big E Gaming cannot add you to community-based sign ups.

IMPORTANT RULES REGARDING CONTROLLERS:

– PlayStation 4, only DUALSHOCK 4 can be used
– All converters, except for the XCM Crossfire 3.0 and Brook super converters, are banned on PS4. You must use an USB extension cable with your Brook converter to prevent damage to our consoles’ controller ports.
– Cronus Max Plus and Titan One is prohibited.
– Legacy PS3 controllers are banned for Street Fighter V.

OFFICIAL RULES:
http://bigegaming.com/game-rules/

PAYOUTS:
16 players or more – 70/20/10 Payout
12 to 15 players – 80/20 Payout
11 or less – Winner Take All Payout

-Payouts with Pot Bonuses – Big E Gaming reserves the right to payout up to 4 weeks after the event.

-If Pot bonuses are provided by a 3rd Party, the player will be notified of time frame for payout via email.

-Medals are given out on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

-Big E Gaming is not responsible if the player does not claim their medal.

-If medal must be shipped to the player, the player is responsible for shipping.

Player has a 60 day grace period to claim their medal.

EVENT AND STREAM SCHEDULE:
The Event/Stream Schedule will be provided closer to the event.

POOL ASSIGNMENTS & BRACKETS:
Will be posted and made public after pre-registration ends.

VOLUNTEERS:
-All volunteers must complete an application. Volunteers must pre-register online.
-Staff Meetings are mandatory. If you don’t check in, you will not receive a refund.
-Volunteers will receive food and snacks, raffle tickets for volunteer’s raffle for staff prizes, and a staff shirt.
-Big Ticket Item (i.e. Arcade Stick) will be awarded to a MVP volunteer on Sunday, presented along with last raffle.

SPONSORS:
If you’re interested in being a sponsor for April Annihilation, please contact the Big E Gaming Facebook Page via DM to inquire.

VENDORS:
If you’re interested in being a vendor for April Annihilation, please contact the Big E Gaming Facebook Page via DM to inquire.

BIG E GAMING ADDITIONAL LINKS:
http://bigegaming.com/
http://twitter.com/BigEGaming
https://www.facebook.com/BigEGaming
www.instagram.com/bigegaming

Apr
13
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Apr 13 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 14 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Apr
14
Sun
2019
The Scarlet Classic V @ Rutgers Athletics Center
Apr 14 @ 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm

The Scarlet Classic makes a triumphant comeback bigger and better than ever before and a bigger event means a much bigger venue! We’ve moved from the College Ave Student Center to the Rutgers Athletic Center on Livingston!

Featuring Tournaments and/or Casual Events for:
– Overwatch
– League of Legends
– Super Smash Bros. Melee
– Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
– DOTA 2
– Pokemon
– Hearthstone
– CS:GO
– FGC (Street Fighter V, Tekken, Dragon Ball FighterZ. etc.)
– VR
– and many more to come!

Scarlet Classic V is still being put together and as such, various tournaments, featured games, and events may be subject to change. We will update the page as more information becomes available.

SMASH, FGC, HEARTHSTONE:
https://smash.gg/tournament/scarlet-classic-v-1

CS:GO sign ups (Closes March 14th): https://goo.gl/forms/eMcDG5D7g4L9ChMy2

DOTA 2 (Closes April 1st):
Registration Form: https://goo.gl/forms/VT5XJxkp179Wzb6H3
Rules: http://bit.ly/SCVDotaRules
Free Agent Registration: http://bit.ly/SCVD2FreeAgentReg
Free Agent List: http://bit.ly/SCVD2FreeAgents

League of Legends sign-ups (Closes March 7th): https://www.google.com/url?q=https://battlefy.com/rutgers-league-of-legends/the-scarlet-classic-v-league-of-legends-tournament/5c70cff63a7dad03282336ac/info?infoTab%3Ddetails&sa=D&ust=1551980952287000&usg=AFQjCNGNoO3x2dIPQG8zL-aWj9X2KqW_uQ

Smash Ultimate – Kamis Lookout Monthly Tournament – Red Bank, NJ @ YESTERcades of Red Bank
Apr 14 @ 5:30 pm – 11:30 pm

**DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM!!** Signups will also start at that time.

Smash Bros. Ultimate finds it’s way to Red Bank! As of now, we have 6 full setups, all with the Fighters Pass! Please spread the word as much as possible so that we can start off this event with a bang!

Current Version: 2.01

Live Bracket: http://yestercades.challonge.com/

**Location:**

YESTERcades
80 Broad Street
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701

Parking is free in all of Red Bank on Sundays (even if there is a parking meter).

Pricing:

Entry: $10.00 Venue Fee + $10.00 Singles
[OR $15.00 Venue Fee + $10 Singles for Unlimited Arcade Gameplay!]

Schedule:

Signups will start at 5:30pm and end at 6:45pm. Singles bracket will start at 7:00pm

Bring your own controller! Gamecube controller and Pro controllers are legal. Pro controllers are allowed, but you MUST bring a USB-C cable to sync the controller, so that wireless interference will not disturb a setup and possibly someone’s tournament set.

Rules and more information:

Currently using Don’t Park on the Grass official Smash Ultimate ruleset. This is subject to change at any time. Please check the rules before

Apr
20
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Apr 20 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 21 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

Apr
27
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Apr 27 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 28 @ 12:00 am

Come to Waypoint Cafe NYC and join us at one of our weekly meetups every Saturday! Come play Monster Hunter, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any of the new releases with us and meet some pretty awesome people while you’re at it!

May
26
Sun
2019
Smash Ultimate – Kamis Lookout Monthly Tournament – Red Bank, NJ @ YESTERcades of Red Bank
May 26 @ 5:30 pm – 11:30 pm

**DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM!!** Signups will also start at that time.

Smash Bros. Ultimate finds it’s way to Red Bank! As of now, we have 6 full setups, all with the Fighters Pass! Please spread the word as much as possible so that we can start off this event with a bang!

Current Version: 2.01

Live Bracket: http://yestercades.challonge.com/

**Location:**

YESTERcades
80 Broad Street
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701

Parking is free in all of Red Bank on Sundays (even if there is a parking meter).

Pricing:

Entry: $10.00 Venue Fee + $10.00 Singles
[OR $15.00 Venue Fee + $10 Singles for Unlimited Arcade Gameplay!]

Schedule:

Signups will start at 5:30pm and end at 6:45pm. Singles bracket will start at 7:00pm

Bring your own controller! Gamecube controller and Pro controllers are legal. Pro controllers are allowed, but you MUST bring a USB-C cable to sync the controller, so that wireless interference will not disturb a setup and possibly someone’s tournament set.

Rules and more information:

Currently using Don’t Park on the Grass official Smash Ultimate ruleset. This is subject to change at any time. Please check the rules before

Jun
23
Sun
2019
Smash Ultimate – Kamis Lookout Monthly Tournament – Red Bank, NJ @ YESTERcades of Red Bank
Jun 23 @ 5:30 pm – 11:30 pm

**DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM!!** Signups will also start at that time.

Smash Bros. Ultimate finds it’s way to Red Bank! As of now, we have 6 full setups, all with the Fighters Pass! Please spread the word as much as possible so that we can start off this event with a bang!

Current Version: 2.01

Live Bracket: http://yestercades.challonge.com/

**Location:**

YESTERcades
80 Broad Street
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701

Parking is free in all of Red Bank on Sundays (even if there is a parking meter).

Pricing:

Entry: $10.00 Venue Fee + $10.00 Singles
[OR $15.00 Venue Fee + $10 Singles for Unlimited Arcade Gameplay!]

Schedule:

Signups will start at 5:30pm and end at 6:45pm. Singles bracket will start at 7:00pm

Bring your own controller! Gamecube controller and Pro controllers are legal. Pro controllers are allowed, but you MUST bring a USB-C cable to sync the controller, so that wireless interference will not disturb a setup and possibly someone’s tournament set.

Rules and more information:

Currently using Don’t Park on the Grass official Smash Ultimate ruleset. This is subject to change at any time. Please check the rules before

Jul
19
Fri
2019
Defend The North 2019 @ The New Yorker Hotel
Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

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!

https://newyorkerhotel.reztrip.com/classic/en/special_offer?action=show&controller=landings&locale=en&rate_code%5B%5D=DTN&rate_code%5B%5D=DTN&starting_page=special_offer&vr=3

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

Jul
20
Sat
2019
Defend The North 2019 @ The New Yorker Hotel
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

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!

https://newyorkerhotel.reztrip.com/classic/en/special_offer?action=show&controller=landings&locale=en&rate_code%5B%5D=DTN&rate_code%5B%5D=DTN&starting_page=special_offer&vr=3

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

Jul
21
Sun
2019
Defend The North 2019 @ The New Yorker Hotel
Jul 21 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

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!

https://newyorkerhotel.reztrip.com/classic/en/special_offer?action=show&controller=landings&locale=en&rate_code%5B%5D=DTN&rate_code%5B%5D=DTN&starting_page=special_offer&vr=3

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

Smash Ultimate – Kamis Lookout Monthly Tournament – Red Bank, NJ @ YESTERcades of Red Bank
Jul 21 @ 5:30 pm – 11:30 pm

**DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM!!** Signups will also start at that time.

Smash Bros. Ultimate finds it’s way to Red Bank! As of now, we have 6 full setups, all with the Fighters Pass! Please spread the word as much as possible so that we can start off this event with a bang!

Current Version: 2.01

Live Bracket: http://yestercades.challonge.com/

**Location:**

YESTERcades
80 Broad Street
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701

Parking is free in all of Red Bank on Sundays (even if there is a parking meter).

Pricing:

Entry: $10.00 Venue Fee + $10.00 Singles
[OR $15.00 Venue Fee + $10 Singles for Unlimited Arcade Gameplay!]

Schedule:

Signups will start at 5:30pm and end at 6:45pm. Singles bracket will start at 7:00pm

Bring your own controller! Gamecube controller and Pro controllers are legal. Pro controllers are allowed, but you MUST bring a USB-C cable to sync the controller, so that wireless interference will not disturb a setup and possibly someone’s tournament set.

Rules and more information:

Currently using Don’t Park on the Grass official Smash Ultimate ruleset. This is subject to change at any time. Please check the rules before

Aug
23
Fri
2019
Tekken Monthly #8 (TWT Dojo) @ Next Level
Aug 23 @ 5:00 pm – 11:30 pm

SIGNUPS: smash.gg/NLTekken8

REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL 6PM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. THERE WILL BE NO ONSITE SIGN UP. CHECK-IN CLOSES AT 6:45, THERE WILL BE NO LATE SPOTS HELD, THE EVENT STARTS AT 6 SHARP. IF YOU HAVE NOT CHECKED IN BY 6:45, YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE BRACKET.

REMINDER: WE CANNOT GUARANTEE HEADPHONES ON ANY SETUP! PLAN ACCORDINGLY! AND REMEMBER TO BE ON TIME! IF YOUR LATE YOU RUN THE RISK OF BEING REMOVED FROM THE BRACKET! IF YOU THINK YOU MIGHT BE LATE, PLEASE LET US KNOW,

CONSOLE: PlayStation 4
DATE: Friday, August 23th, 2019 7PM
LOCATION: Next Level, 874 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, (347) 618-8813
FEES PAID AT THE DOOR, NO ONLINE PAY

Venue: $10 (For just casual play)
Entry: $10
Bring a PS4 with all DLC and get venue fee Compensated by the TO!

POT SPLIT: Entrants 2-9: *Winner takes all.

Entrants 10-31: Top 3 *60/30/10

Entrants 32-63: Top 4 *50/25/15/10

Entrants 64-95: Top 6 *50/20/13/7/5/5

Entrants 96+: Top 8 *50/20/13/7/3/3/2/2

Aug
25
Sun
2019
Smash Ultimate – Kamis Lookout Monthly Tournament – Red Bank, NJ @ YESTERcades of Red Bank
Aug 25 @ 5:30 pm – 11:30 pm

**DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM!!** Signups will also start at that time.

Smash Bros. Ultimate finds it’s way to Red Bank! As of now, we have 6 full setups, all with the Fighters Pass! Please spread the word as much as possible so that we can start off this event with a bang!

Current Version: 2.01

Live Bracket: http://yestercades.challonge.com/

**Location:**

YESTERcades
80 Broad Street
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701

Parking is free in all of Red Bank on Sundays (even if there is a parking meter).

Pricing:

Entry: $10.00 Venue Fee + $10.00 Singles
[OR $15.00 Venue Fee + $10 Singles for Unlimited Arcade Gameplay!]

Schedule:

Signups will start at 5:30pm and end at 6:45pm. Singles bracket will start at 7:00pm

Bring your own controller! Gamecube controller and Pro controllers are legal. Pro controllers are allowed, but you MUST bring a USB-C cable to sync the controller, so that wireless interference will not disturb a setup and possibly someone’s tournament set.

Rules and more information:

Currently using Don’t Park on the Grass official Smash Ultimate ruleset. This is subject to change at any time. Please check the rules before

Sep
29
Sun
2019
NYC Tekken Monthly #9 (TWT Dojo) @ Next Level
Sep 29 @ 1:00 pm – 11:00 pm

REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL 4PM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. THERE WILL BE NO ONSITE SIGN UP. CHECK-IN CLOSES AT 4:45, THERE WILL BE NO LATE SPOTS HELD, THE EVENT STARTS AT 5 SHARP. IF YOU HAVE NOT CHECKED IN BY 4:45, YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE BRACKET.

REMINDER: WE CANNOT GUARANTEE HEADPHONES ON ANY SETUP! PLAN ACCORDINGLY! AND REMEMBER TO BE ON TIME! IF YOUR LATE YOU RUN THE RISK OF BEING REMOVED FROM THE BRACKET! IF YOU THINK YOU MIGHT BE LATE, PLEASE LET US KNOW,

CONSOLE: PlayStation 4
DATE: Sunday, September 29th, 2019
LOCATION: Next Level, 874 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, (347) 618-8813
FEES PAID AT THE DOOR, NO ONLINE PAY

Venue: $10 (For just casual play)
Entry: $10
Bring a PS4 with all DLC and get venue fee Compensated by the TO!

POT SPLIT:
Entrants 2-9: Winner takes all.
Entrants 10-31: Top 3 60/30/10
Entrants 32-63: Top 4 50/25/15/10
Entrants 64-95: Top 6 50/20/13/7/5/5
Entrants 96+: Top 8 50/20/13/7/3/3/2/2