Category: Conventions

COUCHWARRIORS HOSTING FIGHTING GAMES AT OZCOMICCON! JUNE 11-12

This weekend sees the return of OzcomicCon to Melbourne!  CW_OCC_2016

Among the fun of guests, panels, cosplay and stalls you will find CouchWarriors hosting fighting game casuals and tournaments in the OCC Gaming area.  So come join us to enjoy some gaming at the convention.

We’ll be hosting Learn to Play along with casual matches and tournaments.

Games:

Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator
Pokken Tournament
Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3
Super Smash Bros for WiiU
Street Fighter 5
Dead or Alive 5: Last Round
Tekken Tag Tournament 2

Here is the schedule, read on for list of games and rules. Click here for live schedule link

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CouchWarriors at PAX AUSTRALIA 2015!

pax_australia_logo1CouchWarriors is proud to be providing the Fighting Game Tournaments services for PAX Australia 2015 this coming weekend Oct 30- Nov 1!

In the Console Tournament area we will have a full suite of consoles set with a library of fighters to play. Join us for one of the many tournaments each day, or come by and practice. We’ll even be providing time for Learn To Play, so if you want to dip your toes into the playing fighters at their best – side by side with other people – now’s your chance.

Tournaments! We have a small set rotating roster of excellent tournament games to play, plus a range of additional games to play in casuals. With some games being played in tournaments more than once over the weekend, we’re looking forward to a Best of the Best playoff each day and Sunday.

You can also challenge your friends with our friendly Winners Stays – Limit of 3 Wins rules for all games.

Schedule:

Friday Saturday Sunday
Doors open 10:00
10:30 Dead or Alive 5: Last Round + Killer Instinct (Learn to Play) Tekken Tag Tournament 2 + Killer Instinct (Learn to Play) Super Smash Bros: Melee + Dead or Alive 5: Last Round (Learn to Play)
11:00 Dead or Alive 5: Last Round + Killer Instinct Tournament Tekken Tag Tournament 2 + Killer Instinct Tournament Super Smash Bros: Melee + Dead or Alive 5: Last Round (Learn to Play)
13:00 Super Smash Bros for WiiU (Learn to Play) Super Smash Bros for WiiU (Learn to Play) Super Smash Bros for WiiU (Learn to Play)
13:30 Super Smash Bros for WiiU Tournament Super Smash Bros for WiiU Tournament Super Smash Bros for WiiU Tournament
15:30 Guilty Gear Xrd + UMvC3 (Learn to Play) Guilty Gear Xrd + UMvC3 (Learn to Play) Ultra Street Fighter IV (Learn to Play)
16:00 Guilty Gear Xrd + UMvC3 Tournament Guilty Gear Xrd + UMvC3 Tournament Ultra Street Fighter IV Tournament
18:30 Ultra Street Fighter IV (Learn to Play) Ultra Street Fighter IV + Dead or Alive 5: Last Round  (Learn to Play) Close
19:00 Ultra Street Fighter IV Tournament Ultra Street Fighter IV + Dead or Alive 5: Last Round Tournament

Related panel: Travel the World Playing Video Games – Are You Crazy?

Featuring CouchWarriors president Daniel Chlebowczyk and BAM7 USFIV champion Xavier Nardella.

Dead or Alive Festival – Australian Qualifier – Winner to fly to Japan

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We are happy to announce that CouchWarriors will be hosting a special qualifier tournament for the DEAD OR ALIVE FESTIVAL.  This is a special exhibition tournament taking place in Tokyo, Japan on August 1, 2015.  We are honored to partner with Team Ninja to create this opportunity for Australian fighters, and to host the tournament at OzComicCon.

The winner of this tournament will be awarded with a qualified spot in the Festival along with flights and accommodation in Tokyo for the event!

More information on Dead or Alive Festival


What:  Dead or Alive Festival: Australian Qualifier

When:  June 28, 1pm

 Where: OzComicCon Melbourne www.ozcomiccon.com

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CouchWarriors hosting Fighting Games at OzComicCon! June 27-28

occposterWe are proud to announce we are once again working with OzComicCon Melbourne to present an entertaining Fighting Game area at the convention, which will be held at the Melbourne Convention Centre on June 27 and 28.

Join in the fighting game action at OzcomicCon! Beginners to pros welcome!
Learn to play, casual winner-stay matches, and Prize Winning Tournaments will be available each day.

There will even be unique OCC medals for winners!

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UPDATE – DEAD OR ALIVE 5 LAST ROUND TOURNAMENT NOW A QUALIFIER TO DEAD OR ALIVE FESTIVAL IN JAPAN

Schedule

The basic schedule is found in the image below and linked here

CouchWarriors at PAX AUSTRALIA: Fighting Game Tournaments

pax_australia_logo1It’s the biggest gaming event of the year – and CouchWarriors is proud to be providing the Fighting Game Tournaments services for PAX Australia this coming weekend!

In the Console Tournament area we will have a full suite of consoles set with a library of fighters to play. Join us for one of the many tournaments each day, or come by and practice. We’ll even be providing time for Learn To Play, so if you want to dip your toes into the playing fighters at their best – side by side with other people – now’s your chance.

Tournaments! We have a small set rotating roster of excellent tournament games to play, plus a range of additional games to play in casuals. With some games being played in tournaments more than once over the weekend, we’re looking forward to a Best of the Best playoff each day and Sunday.

You can also challenge your friends with our friendly Winners Stays – Limit of 3 Wins rules for all games.

You can view the Tournament Schedule Here

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Plus! Panel! Don’t forget there will be an Australian Fighting Game community panel at PAX, hosted by New Game Plus and featuring panelists from across the scene

Super Ultra Fighting Game Community Panel EX

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