Calendar

Jan
26
Sat
2019
Monster Hunter NYC Meetup @ Waypoint Cafe
Jan 26 @ 6:00 pm – Jan 27 @ 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!

Jan
29
Tue
2019
Dragon Ball FighterZ! Tournament! at the Flagship Microsoft Store Fifth Avenue @ Microsoft Store
Jan 29 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Welcome to the DBZ Challenge hosted by the Flagship Microsoft Store. We invite you to participate in the Battle of the Universes. Be prepared to watch them crumble to the floor with our intense 1v1’s.
Come in and feast as the greatest will be put to the test.

Prizes:
$40 Microsoft Gift card – 1st prize,
$20 Microsoft Gift card – 2nd prize.
Platform: Xbox One
Format: 1v1; Double Elimination
Equipment: Xbox One Controllers Provided (however you can bring your own controllers or fight sticks)

Direction Points:
Btw 53rd, 54th and 5th Ave

Trains Near:
6,E,B,D,F,V,M,N,R

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
9
Sat
2019
Square Button Massacre @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
Feb 9 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

We welcome you to Square Button Massacre The event will showcase the most classic form of FGC combat, King of The Hill. Choose out of any one (or all three) games we will be showcasing and dominate til someone knocks you off the sticks. The first place winner will have a glorious award as the second and third place winner will have something that would inspire them to do better.
The event will be at Waypoint Cafe! Located at 65 Ludlow Street. If you need to take public transportation you can take the B,D train to Grand street or the J,F,M train to Delancey/Essex Street INFORMATION ABOUT TRAIN DELAYS AND ANY OTHER CHANGES IN MTA SERVICE WILL BE POSTED ACCORDINGLY.
The games (and schedule) that will be showcased are….

Game One – Soul Caliber 6
11:00am Sign up / Friendlies
12pm Start
2pm End / Award Ceremony

Game Two – Dragonball FighterZ
2pm Sign Up /Friendlies
3pm Start
5pm End / Award Ceremony

Game Three – Super Smash Brothers Ultimate
5pm Sign Up / Friendlies
6pm Start
8pm End / Award Ceremony

RULES

1. SIGN UPS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVED
Sounds very simple enough right? Just because you signed up within the allotted hour time does not mean that you will get a chance to play in the event. We will be under a very tight time schedule and final matches will be at the time closest to the wrap of the game. The list will resume after the award ceremony but WILL NOT COUNT TOWARDS THE EVENT.

2. SMACK TALK NOT TRUMP TALK.
We actually encourage competitiveness and trash talking. It’s welcomed but don’t be dicks. No questions asked you will be dropped, and if you’re with a crew. They will be dropped too. It’s not hard to say you suck without sounding like a 12 year old playing Call of Duty with voice masking.

3. KING OF THE HILL – YOU LOSE, YOU’RE OUT.
For the event you play until you lose. If you lose you cant play unless everyone else on the list loses and then by default it resets accordingly to the number you signed up as. As mentioned before the top 3 winners from each game will receive an award.

This goes without saying but BRINGING YOUR OWN STICKS IS HIGHLY RECOMMEND! This is like the golden rule at FGC events but in case you don’t Waypoint Cafe NYC does have a very limited supply and we do mean limited. So if you don’t bring your own sticks we do not want to hear any crying about how you didn’t win cause of the controller you didn’t bring cause of “insert excuse here”.

The event will be streamed on The Waypoint Cafe Twitch channel.

More details about the event would be posted in the future!

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
11
Mon
2019
FGC Tuesdays: Dragon Ball Fighter Z Tournament (FREE) @ Microsoft Flagship Store
Feb 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Welcome to the DBZ Challenge hosted by the Flagship Microsoft Store. We invite you to participate in the Battle of the Universes. Be prepared to watch them crumble to the floor with our intense 1v1’s.
Come in and feast as the greatest will be put to the test.

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
15
Fri
2019
ASUS ROG Arena: Fortnite Fridays (SQUADS) Tournament @ Microsoft Flagship Store
Feb 15 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

The flagship Microsoft Store will be hosting an ASUS ROG Arena: Fortnite Fridays Tournament.
Join your local Fortnite community and test your skills in a Solo/Duos/Squads tournament for prizes*.
This event is FREE for all players.
All skill levels are welcome.
*No purchase necessary. Open to store visitors who are legal residents of Canada, 50 U.S. & DC 13+, some restrictions apply. See store for full Official Rules.

FREE TOURNAMENT; NO CHARGE!
Sign up begins at 5:00pm so come through and join us for an amazing time

Platform: PC
Equipment: Xbox One Controllers | Keyboard and Mouse Provided (feel free to bring your own)
Address: Microsoft Store – Flagship Fifth Avenue. 677 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022
Tournament Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Prize: 1st Place – $25 Microsoft Store Gift Card & 2nd Place – $10 Microsoft Store 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.) (ONLY ONLINE)

Feb
16
Sat
2019
ASUS ROG Arena: League of Legends Summoner’s Rift @ Microsoft Store
Feb 16 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The flagship Microsoft Store will be hosting an ASUS ROG Arena: League of Legends Tournament.
Join your local League of Legends community and challenge for the top spot for in-game prizes*.
This event is FREE for all players.
All skill levels are welcome.
*No purchase necessary. Open to store visitors who are legal residents of Canada, 50 U.S. & DC 13+, some restrictions apply. See store for full Official Rules.

Platform: PC
Equipment: Keyboards and Mouse are provided (however feel free to bring your own keyboards and mouse)
Address: Microsoft Store – Flagship Fifth Avenue. 677 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022
Tournament Time: 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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
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
22
Fri
2019
ASUS ROG Arena: Fortnite Fridays (SQUADS) Tournament @ Microsoft Flagship Store
Feb 22 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

The flagship Microsoft Store will be hosting an ASUS ROG Arena: Fortnite Fridays Tournament.
Join your local Fortnite community and test your skills in a Solo/Duos/Squads tournament for prizes*.
This event is FREE for all players.
All skill levels are welcome.
*No purchase necessary. Open to store visitors who are legal residents of Canada, 50 U.S. & DC 13+, some restrictions apply. See store for full Official Rules.

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!

Feb
24
Sun
2019
Halo: The Master Chief Collection 2v2 Throwdown @ Microsoft Flagship Store
Feb 24 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

In partnership with 343i Industries and Game Pass, Microsoft Store will be hosting a unique Halo: Master Chief Collection tournament featuring 2v2 Slayer Halo 3 gameplay. Compete against other Halo players in your local community for prizes and the opportunity to call yourself the best Halo 3 team in your region. View more details on http://halo.gg.
Please show up 30 minutes prior to event start time for check-in and registration. This event is free of charge for all pro and amateur players and all skill levels are welcome. If you do not have a teammate, stores will do their best to combine Free Agents on the day of the event.
*No purchase necessary. Open to first 48 store visitors 13+, some restrictions may apply. See store for full Official Rules.

FREE TOURNAMENT; NO CHARGE!
Sign up begins at 12:30pm so come through and join us for an amazing time.

Format: 2v2; (Single or Double Elim)
Equipment: Xbox One Controllers Provided (feel free to bring your own controller)
Address: Microsoft Store – Flagship Fifth Avenue. 677 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022
Tournament Time: 1pm-6pm

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.)

Mar
1
Fri
2019
ASUS ROG Arena: Fortnite Fridays (SQUADS) Tournament @ Microsoft Flagship Store
Mar 1 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

The flagship Microsoft Store will be hosting an ASUS ROG Arena: Fortnite Fridays Tournament.
Join your local Fortnite community and test your skills in a Solo/Duos/Squads tournament for prizes*.
This event is FREE for all players.
All skill levels are welcome.
*No purchase necessary. Open to store visitors who are legal residents of Canada, 50 U.S. & DC 13+, some restrictions apply. See store for full Official Rules.

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
22
Fri
2019
Switch & Play NYC Two Year Anniversary Event @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
Mar 22 @ 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm

It’s been two years since Switch & Play NYC has formed, and we’re doing another anniversary event! Once again, we are grateful for all of you guys coming through these past two years!

We will be hosting a competition, similar to that of the Nintendo World Championships, where players will be completing in a series of rounds, where everyone will be playing different games with their own challenges. There will be different games each round, with sub rounds where those who lost have a chance of making it through.

The event will be hosted at Waypoint Cafe NYC on Friday, March 22nd! Sign ups will start as early as 3PM, and the competition will start at 6PM!

DIRECTIONS:

To get to Waypoint Cafe, take the D Train to Grand St. From there, it’s a five minute walk to Ludlow St. After you reach Ludlow, make a left turn, and it’s a very short walk. You could also take the F Train to Delancey St. From there, it’s a three minute walk to Ludlow.

Please note that Waypoint Cafe has a strict policy on outside food, and we would ask all attendees not to bring any outside food with you. We would like to suggest supporting the store by buying a drink, food, or snacks. If you would like outside food, there’s places all over where you could go to, just as long as you don’t bring it back with you to the cafe.

We hope that you are able to join us, as we look forward to having you with us!

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
28
Thu
2019
WOMEN IN GAMES: A Celebration! @ Microsoft Flagship Store
Mar 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join Playcrafting’s 3rd annual celebration of women in the game industry!

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re proud to present a special event featuring an all-women lineup of developers presenting their games, plus a panel of pros talking about inclusivity for women in the games industry. After the panel, attendees will have a chance to play each game with the developers behind them and connect with our panelists.

The evening may be a celebration of women in games, but all genders are encouraged to join. Children are welcome to attend as well but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Hope you can make it!

In the interest of fostering an inclusive and safe environment at all of our events, our Code of Conduct will be enforced.

Visit us at playcrafting.com | Tweet us at @Playcrafting #WomenInGames #WomensHistoryMonth

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
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
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
14
Tue
2019
FGC Tuesdays! Presents: Dragon Ball Fighter Z @ Microsoft Store
May 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Welcome to FGC Tuesdays, hosted by the Flagship Microsoft Store. We invite you to take part in the action with new characters and compete for top prizes at our Dragon Ball FighterZ tournament. Our state-of-the-art gaming lounge offers the set-up of an eSports Arena, offering you the chance to game like a pro in New York City FOR FREE!
Come in and feast as the greatest will be put to the test.

Platform: Xbox One
Format: 1v1; Double Elimination
Equipment: Xbox One Controllers Provided (however you can bring your own controllers or fight sticks)
Prizes: 1st and 2nd place prizes will be Provided!

Jul
5
Fri
2019
Square Button Massacre II @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
Jul 5 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

You guys asked for it! You guys got it. Come to Waypoint Cafe (65 Ludlow Street, NYC) on July 5th and July 6th for 2 days of exciting FGC action for some of your favorite fighting games.
Dragonball FighterZ
Super Smash Brothers Ultimate
Mortal Kombat 11
Tekken 7
For 2 days we will have some great King of The Hill Tournament Style action with more details on the Facebook Event Page, The Ganda Social Media page and Waypoint Cafe’s Social Media page.

Jul
6
Sat
2019
Square Button Massacre II @ Waypoint Cafe NYC
Jul 6 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

You guys asked for it! You guys got it. Come to Waypoint Cafe (65 Ludlow Street, NYC) on July 5th and July 6th for 2 days of exciting FGC action for some of your favorite fighting games.
Dragonball FighterZ
Super Smash Brothers Ultimate
Mortal Kombat 11
Tekken 7
For 2 days we will have some great King of The Hill Tournament Style action with more details on the Facebook Event Page, The Ganda Social Media page and Waypoint Cafe’s Social Media page.