Calendar

Nov
18
Sun
2018
Girl Game Night! @ Microsoft Store NYC Flagship
Nov 18 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

L.A.N. Party Presents: Girl Game Night!

Presented at the microsoft flagship store is L.A.N party’s first ever Girl Game Night. Hosted by Bubblegum, Player 3 of L.A.N. Party, get ready for night of food, fun and friendly competition where girls from all backgrounds can gather, connect and celebrate their love for gaming together. The two games of the night will be the highly anticipated Soul Calibur 6 as well as My Hero One’s Justice. Come join us as we make new friends, eat good food, listen to good music and game! It will be an event you won’t wanna miss!

Special guest include Adorned by Chi and Black Girls Anime

Food provided by Cooking with Honcho
Music by DJ Tim Trilla

Overwatch 1v1 @ Waypoint Gaming
Nov 18 @ 4:00 pm

Overwatch tournament at Waypoint Gaming

$10 entry, $10 venue

Nov
19
Mon
2018
Soul Caliber 6 Tournament @ Waypoint Gaming
Nov 19 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

$20 entry
Bring your own controller

Nov
20
Tue
2018
Street Fighter V Tournament @ Waypoint Gaming
Nov 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

$20 entry
Bring your own controller

Nov
23
Fri
2018
Tekken 7 Tournament @ Waypoint Gaming
Nov 23 @ 7:00 pm

Tekken 7 tournament at Waypoint Gaming

$10 entry, $5 venue

Nov
24
Sat
2018
Super Smash Bros. Tournament @ Waypoint Gaming
Nov 24 @ 6:00 pm

$7 Entry Fee

$5 Singles – $5 Doubles

Nov
25
Sun
2018
League of Legends 1v1 @ Waypoint Gaming
Nov 25 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

$20 entry fee
First blood, first tower, first to 100 cs
Howling Abyss
3 bans

Nov
26
Mon
2018
Fifa 19 @ Waypoint Gaming
Nov 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

$20 entry
Bring your own controller

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

WELCOME!! To The Killer Instinct Tournament here at Waypoint Gaming in Garden City New York.

Rules are simple!

Best 2 out of 3 games all until
Winners,
Losers,
and Grand Finals.

$20 for entry and venue

Running on XBOX ONE S and PC.
Bring your own controllers
Brook Converters are also accepted here.

Amiibo Wars Tournament Wii U @ Lizard Lounge - Long Island, NY
Nov 28 @ 9:00 pm – Nov 29 @ 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

Total overall CP cannot exceed 120, Amiibos may be checked!

Start time: 9pm

Must be 18+, ID required

 

Nov
30
Fri
2018
CSGO 1v1 @ Waypoint Gaming
Nov 30 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tekken 7 Tournament @ Waypoint Gaming
Nov 30 @ 7:00 pm

Tekken 7 tournament at Waypoint Gaming

$10 entry, $5 venue

Dec
5
Wed
2018
Amiibo Wars Tournament Wii U @ Lizard Lounge - Long Island, NY
Dec 5 @ 9:00 pm – Dec 6 @ 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

 

Dec
8
Sat
2018
Smash Ultimate Launch Event @ Cradle of Aviation Museum
Dec 8 @ 5:00 pm – Dec 9 @ 12:00 am

Get tickets now! – smash.liretro.com
Tournament pre-registration – https://smash.gg/tournament/smash-ultimate-launch-event

Excited for Smash Ultimate?! So are we! Bring your Switch and get ready for an awesome night.

There will be something for everyone!

For the Smash crowd –

-Freeplay stations to relax and learn the new game
-Smash Ultimate tournament ($10 entry) (which should be quite interesting a day after release!)
-Smash Melee tournament ($10 entry)
-A casual Smash Ultimate bracket (free entry) for more relaxed competitive play
-Games and tournament matches being played all night in the 300 seat IMAX theatre
-Older Smash game freeplay

For everyone else
-Retro gaming freeplay stations
-Arcade machines when you need a break from smashing
-“Bill & Seamus’s Excellent Adventure” – 2 gaming enthusiasts from the museum are running their own couch co-op game area
-Vendors selling game and game related stuff
-The Final Fantasy 9 jump rope challenge
-Raffles

Venue entry is $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Advance tickets end the Friday before at midnight.

There will be stations set up, but we encourage you to bring your Switch. The first 20 people who bring a setup (switch/dock/monitor) will receive free admission! We will have as many extra gamecube controllers and USB adapters as possible.

There will be security precautions in place to ensure that everyone’s stuff is safe as well.

Get tickets now – smash.liretro.com

Tournament pre-registration can be found at https://smash.gg/tournament/smash-ultimate-launch-event

Presented by your friends at Long Island Retro Gaming and Smash Island.

Tournament rules –

Smash Ultimate –
-Due to the upcoming nature of Super Smash Bros Ultimate any rules are subject to change UP UNTIL THE DAY OF THE EVENT.
At this time we aim to run 3 stock 8 minute best of 3 matches that switch to best of 5 for later rounds. Check back for added rules to be added once the TOs know more about the game.

Smash Melee –
Melee shall be operated via the EVO 2018 ruleset, and are as follows.

Game version: US Nintendo GameCube
Game Settings: 4 Stock, 8 Minute Time Limit, No Items, Pause Disabled, 2/3 Games
Starter stages: Yoshi’s Story, Fountain of Dreams, Final Destination, Battlefield, Dream Land.
Counter-pick stages: Pokemon Stadium.
Wobbling is legal. Freezing and infinite stalling are not legal.
First stage is decided by banning from the Starter Stages in P1-P2-P2-P1 order.
Winning player is not locked into the same character for the next match, but has to pick before loser selects character.
Following stages decided by winner banning one stage from all stages and then loser choosing.
Any matches that are best of five, there are no stage bans.
You may not choose a stage you have already won on unless mutually agreed to.

Dec
12
Wed
2018
Smash 4 Tournament Wii U 1v1 @ Lizard Lounge - Long Island, NY
Dec 12 @ 9:00 pm – 11:59 pm

Game: Smash 4 on Wii U, 1v1

Start time: 9pm

Entry fee: $5 each, 2 drink minimum

18+ ID required

Arcade Wednesdays at Lizard Lounge:
All the other Video Games Retro to Brand new will be on and ready to be played – N64, Game Cube (x2), Xbox 360, PS2 (x2) Wii, Wii U (x2) Sega Genesis. 

Jan
9
Wed
2019
Amiibo Wars Tournament Wii U @ Lizard Lounge - Long Island, NY
Jan 9 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 10 @ 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

 

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
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
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

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
80s Arcade & Karaoke Night @ Cradle of Aviation Museum
Feb 23 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

80s Arcade and Karaoke Nights Return!

Brought to you by:
Cradle-Con: A Comic, Collectible, & Pop Culture Con,
and the Long Island Retro Gaming EXPO

Can’t make it on Feb 23rd? No worries, we’re doing it again on March 23rd, you’re welcome!

March 23rd 80s Night:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1919842054811972/

Relive the glory days of the 1980s while playing classic arcade games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong and singing your hearts out to ’80s karaoke music. No need to bring quarters as games are all set to free play, but please do bring the big hair, acid-washed jeans, shoulder pads, and Members Only jackets. And now we’ve added over 30 classic consoles from the 70s through the 90s so you can play all your retro favorites like Pong and games on the Atari 2600 all the way through to the Nintendo 64.

– Play on over 30 Classic Arcade Machines
– Play Games on Over 30 Classic Consoles
– 80s Karaoke
– Retro Game Tournament – TBD
– 80s Costume/Cosplay Contest
– $1 Raffles – win a Classic Console (TBD) – Drawing same night!
– Cash Bar

$15 advance tickets, $20 at the door!

Tournament Details
The team from the LI Retro Gaming Expo will be running a Retro Game tournament with a $5 entry and cash prize. More details to follow.

Costume & Cosplay Contest
Come in your best 80s costume or cosplay. Contest winner receives 2 tickets to Cradle-Con (June 1-2, 2019, up to a $50 value), runner-up receives a mystery prize!

About Cradle-Con – June 1 & 2, 2019
Cradle-Con was founded in June 2018 to raise funds for the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s education programs. Cradle-Con is a pure celebration of all things comic book culture. It is a new opportunity for readers to meet and greet their local comic book creators, for collectors on the hunt for those elusive rare books and toys, and for cosplayers to show off some of their best work. This is a spectacular new, more intimate experience for fans of all ages to gather, socialize, and be passionate about what they love. Visit http://www.cradlecon.com/ for more info.

About the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo – August 2019
Long Island’s premier gaming convention began with a simple idea, “Let’s make the kind of show we’d all want to go to!” And that’s exactly what they’ve done by providing a friendly and welcoming environment to everyone, including guests, volunteers and vendors. Heading into their 5th year in 2019, their “fun-first” approach has guided them from a small single day show to a multi-day celebration of gaming with over 4300 attendees in 2018. In 2017, they expanded their reach to include tabletop gaming, and the Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo was born. This “con-within-a-con” is included with admission and features role-playing, war gaming, board games, and CCG’s for gamers of all skill levels. Find more info at http://expo.liretro.com/

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
23
Sat
2019
80s Arcade & Karaoke Night @ Cradle of Aviation Museum
Mar 23 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

80s Arcade and Karaoke Nights Return!

Brought to you by:
Cradle-Con: A Comic, Collectible, & Pop Culture Con,
and the Long Island Retro Gaming EXPO

Also see Feb 23 80s Night:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2182010208717330/

Relive the glory days of the 1980s while playing classic arcade games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong and singing your hearts out to ’80s karaoke music. No need to bring quarters as games are all set to free play, but please do bring the big hair, acid-washed jeans, shoulder pads, and Members Only jackets. And now we’ve added over 30 classic consoles from the 70s through the 90s so you can play all your retro favorites like Pong and games on the Atari 2600 all the way through to the Nintendo 64.

– Play on over 30 Classic Arcade Machines
– Play Games on Over 30 Classic Consoles
– 80s Karaoke
– Retro Game Tournament – TBD
– 80s Costume/Cosplay Contest
– $1 Raffles – win a Classic Console (TBD) – Drawing same night!
– Cash Bar

$15 advance tickets, $20 at the door!

Tournament Details
The team from the LI Retro Gaming Expo will be running a Retro Game tournament with a $5 entry and cash prize. More details to follow.

Costume & Cosplay Contest
Come in your best 80s costume or cosplay. Contest winner receives 2 tickets to Cradle-Con (June 1-2, 2019, up to a $50 value), runner-up receives a mystery prize!

About Cradle-Con – June 1 & 2, 2019
Cradle-Con was founded in June 2018 to raise funds for the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s education programs. Cradle-Con is a pure celebration of all things comic book culture. It is a new opportunity for readers to meet and greet their local comic book creators, for collectors on the hunt for those elusive rare books and toys, and for cosplayers to show off some of their best work. This is a spectacular new, more intimate experience for fans of all ages to gather, socialize, and be passionate about what they love. Visit http://www.cradlecon.com/ for more info.

About the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo – August 2019
Long Island’s premier gaming convention began with a simple idea, “Let’s make the kind of show we’d all want to go to!” And that’s exactly what they’ve done by providing a friendly and welcoming environment to everyone, including guests, volunteers and vendors. Heading into their 5th year in 2019, their “fun-first” approach has guided them from a small single day show to a multi-day celebration of gaming with over 4300 attendees in 2018. In 2017, they expanded their reach to include tabletop gaming, and the Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo was born. This “con-within-a-con” is included with admission and features role-playing, war gaming, board games, and CCG’s for gamers of all skill levels. Find more info at http://expo.liretro.com/

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

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!