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CouchWarriors and Twitch extend esports partnership with 2018-19 Fighting Game Ranking Season: BAM Path to EVO
Thursday, 27th September – CouchWarriors and Twitch TV have announced BAM Path To EVO, a qualifying path for ANZ fighting game esports players across multiple local and upcoming online events. The series, featured front page of #1 gaming streaming platform Twitch TV, starts as of this month. Points earned will be tallied on a combined league ladder, leading to the national championships at BAM (Battle Arena Melbourne). From there, champions in three games will go on to EVO World Championships in 2019.
This new phase of the esports partnership will support ongoing events across the ANZ fighting game community. Players at monthly CouchWarriors, Ozhadou and Standing Fierce events around the region will be able to earn points to see who is performing best at local tournaments, while event streams feature on the front page of live streaming platform, Twitch.TV
Players in Street Fighter V, Tekken 7, and Super Smash Bros 4 WiiU will each earn points tallied on a shared leaderboard at BAMPathToEVO.com.au, and the top scorers will receive travel and a qualifier opportunity at BAM11 in May, 2019. The top ANZ player at BAM in each game, will once again travel to Las Vegas, USA, to participate in the EVO World Championships!
The first phase of the partnership began in May at Australia’s largest Fighting game major, BAM. Three champions then played for Australia at EVO. Now, the pathway is now open to more players around Australia and New Zealand, starting this month.
National Ladder and Community Partners
The centralised ladder has launched on BAMPathToEVO.com.au and will grow in features as event results roll in. For more information on the ranking points system, visit https://www.couchwarriors.org/bam-path-to-evo-with-twitch/
The first three states to join the series with their regular events will be in Victoria and Queensland through CouchWarriors, Sydney through Ozhadou, and New Zealand through Standing Fierce.
Next events and where to watch
Each regional points champion will be provided travel and entry into BAM11!
Online tournaments each month
In addition to the local community events, further points are available for participants in one online tournament each month per game. More details of each tournament and how to sign up will be shared on couchwarriors.org/bam-path-to-evo-with-twitch/ and BAMPathToEVO.com.au very soon.
Events for everyone
Players in other fighting games will still earn local ranking points. So if you love playing more than SFV, Tekken and Smash 4, players are always encouraged to build their local scenes by playing all games they would like to learn or compete in.
To find out more about each fighting game community in ANZ, visit:
CouchWarriors: www.couchwarriors.org
Ozhadou: www.ozhadou.net
Standing Fierce: www.standingfierce.com
How to join as a partner event or sponsor the series: [email protected]
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About CouchWarriors
CouchWarriors, established 2006, is an expert in gaming tournaments and esports events. A community run not for profit with over 10 years experience, grown from the vibrant fighting game community.
Hosts of Battle Arena Melbourne (BAM), Australia’s largest open entry esports tournament event. CouchWarriors offer casual and grassroots events, scaling to tournaments at the national level. Both beginner to expert players have room with our inclusive approach, from a professionally minded tournament team.
CouchWarriors also offers commercial events services from tournament organisation and administration, live streaming, event management and staffing. CouchWarriors have supported events including Melbourne Esports Open, Madman Anime Festival and PAX Australia.
For more information
www.facebook.com/couchwarriors | www.twitter.com/couchwarriors
Contact
Press [email protected] | General [email protected]
With the help of Melbourne Esports Open we were able to bring some of our fiercest fighting game competition to #MEO2018! With the weekend over and our players from five separate events still celebrating their wins, we give you the top 3 for each event.
View the full brackets on Smash GG for each of our events here.
Link through to the announcement post for stream archive links
Congratulations to all of our top 3 placing players!
You can find information about Melbourne Esports Open at their website: https://www.melbourneesportsopen.com.au/
Is your Soul feeling a bit chilly? Get ready for that fire to burn again as SOUL CALIBUR VI returns to Battle Arena Melbourne.
BAM10 will feature the first opportunity in Australia to get hands on with the upcoming Soul Calibur VI. Thanks to Bandai Namco, there will be 14 setups available for play. Open to players and Spectators.
Sharpen your swords, we’re opening a portal to the stage of history at BAM10! Register now at www.smash.gg/bam10
A NEW CHALLENGER APPROACHES!!
Introducing the Tekken 7 : New Challengers Tournament
The perfect opportunity for new players to experience and explore one of the greatest upcoming fighting game experiences.
Classic 1 vs 1 battles return along with new moves and battle mechanics like Rage Arts, Rage Drives and Power Crushes that make gameplay more accessible for players of all skill levels.
The new challengers tournament will be free to enter and there are plenty of prizes to be won.
Love, Revenge, Pride. Each one of us has a reason to fight.
There are no wrong motives, just the paths we choose to take.
When :
Tournament – Friday 12th of May – 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Casuals – All Weekend
Cost :
Entry to the Tekken Area and Tournament Entry for New Challengers is complimentary
Thanks to Bandai Namco for supporting BAM9!
Hyper Magazine, the longest running independent gaming magazine in Australia, has released its quarterly special, with the theme of esports.
The issue features a six page special feature on the Australian fighting game scene by CouchWarriors own Daniel “Berzerk” Chlebowczyk and members of the FGC!
In print at newsagents everywhere now.
The piece features interviews with top players and organisers:
Xavier “Somniac” Nardella (SFV),
Sam “SD” Darroch (Melee),
Adric “Falco” Middleton (SFV),
Jacob “Cabjoy” Bynes (MKX),
Kevin “Burnout” Kim (SFV),
Youssef “FaYd” Faddoul,
Daniel “Spoony” Finegan (CouchWarriors),
Henry “Genxa” Sham (OzHadou)
Plus standalone interviews with Somniac, SD, Berzerk and more.
Here’s a preview shared by Berzerk on Twitter:
Heads up to anybody in Hobart, or who’s available to go, Area 52 is proud to present Tassie Fighter Con!
A two day event with cash prizing, BBQ and drinking (after 5pm) Tassie Fighter Con will be held over the weekend of the 23rd and 24th of April at 104 Elizabeth Street, Hobart.
In you’re in the area and love fighting games be sure to check their Facebook event page!
COUCHWARRIORS Proudly Presents
OFFICIAL STREET FIGHTER V LAUNCH TOURNAMENT
Supported by Capcom and Playstation 4
Celebrating the launch of Street Fighter V, join us at our major events venue for casual matches, and the first tournament. Who will set the pace for the new era of SFV?
Major prizes for Winners, Runners up, and a range of Participation prizes.
Update – Preregister for the event here
Sponsors:
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COUCHWARRIORS RANBATS:
FEBRUARY PREMIUM RANKING BATTLE 2016
– Fighting game tournaments and casuals – ALL Games!
Special event Ranbat at CQ (BAM VENUE) IN THE MELBOURNE CBD!
Note as a premium event there will be a $15 Entry
Tournaments, casual games, tips and training – CouchWarriors Ranking Battles (Ranbat) are a day long fighters festival!
At each Ranbat players can earn ranking points from participating in tournaments, with Prizes and Medals earned at the end of the year!
When: SATURDAY February 20th
Where: CQ Functions, 123 Queen St, Melbourne, 3000
Cost: $15 Entry + Tournaments (Expected pot fee is $5 per tournament)
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/213701462314018/
Current Schedule
10am – Doors, Casual play
11am – PM Singles
12pm- Smash 4 doubles
1.30pm- melee doubles
1:30[pm – Guilty Gear Xrd
2:30pm STREET FIGHTER V
3:30pm – MORTAL KOMBAT X
4pm – Dead or Alive 5 Last Round
3.30pm- smash 4 singles double elimination
4.30pm- melee singles double elimination
6pm – Rivals of Aether
6:00pm Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown
Casuals for more games available!
LIVE STREAM
Additional Streams TBC
BRING YOUR OWN CONTROLLER
There is a BYOC / Sticks policy for the event. Our friendly players will often loan a controller, but we ask you to please bring your own! Also, while we should have enough equipment to run the tournaments, everyone will appreciate anybody who can bring setups for casuals and DIYs.
HOW TO GET THERE
Upcoming Event Dates
Regular Ranbats will take place at the regular venue Monthly on the 3rd and 4th SATURDAY of every month.
(Except BAM in May and TBC Premium end of year Dec)
Mason Hall, 6 Davies St Brunswick. Subscribe to our Facebook events list and look for updates at www.couchwarriors.org