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NAVA Gamer's Gathering, March 30th: "Be There Or Be Square"

NAVA = North Atlantic Videogame Aficionados. This is a FREE event bringing gamers together for competition, trading, and chatter.

Previously at NAVA...
- In our last episode, attendees played the beat-em ups of our generation like Double Dragon, Final Fight and Streets of Rage.
- The arcade game challenge was Atari's "Guardians of The Hood".. Chris A put up the high score of the day and walked away with a cool $20.
- The 6PM tournament was "TMNT IV Turtles In Time" on Super NES. Our new local champion is Mike R!
- Games and systems traded hands between attendees who brought their own trade boxes.

See it all in our photo gallery section at the store's website and feel free to comment!

Submitted on Tue, 03/26/2019 - 10:57

Monthly Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament, March 22

5 PM: Signup starts
7 PM: Main Bracket starts

Bracket is capped at 64 people

Entry Fee: $10 ($5 venue, $5 for the prize pool)

Rules: 

  • 3 Stock
  • 7 min
  • Best of 3
  • Double elimination bracket
  • Stage list will be announced at the tournament

After winning your set, please report it immediately to the TO (tournament organizer).

Payouts: Out of all the prize pool money collected from entrants, payouts will be broken down as follows to the top 3 competitors:

  • 1st place: 60%
  • 2nd place: 30%
  • 3rd place: 10%
Submitted on Tue, 02/26/2019 - 13:20

NAVA Gamer's Gathering, Feb 23: "Gangs In The Street"

NAVA = North Atlantic Videogame Aficionados. This is a FREE event bringing gamers together for competition, trading, and chatter.

Previously at NAVA...
- In our last episode, we managed NAVA despite government shutdown. In fact, the government opened up the day before NAVA thanks to us. You're welcome.
- The arcade game challenge was the wall-building game RAMPART. Matthew D put up the high score of the day and walked away with a cool $20.
- The 6PM tournament was TETRIS ATTACK on Super NES. Our new local champion is Steve L!
- Games and systems traded hands between attendees who brought their own trade boxes.

See it all in our photo gallery section at the store's website and feel free to comment!

Submitted on Tue, 02/19/2019 - 13:30

Monthly Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament, February 15

5 PM: Signup starts

7 PM: Main Bracket starts

 

Bracket is capped at 64 people

 

Entry Fee: $10 ($5 venue, $5 for the prize pool)

 

Rules:

 

-3 Stock

-7 min

-Best of 3

-Double elimination bracket

-Stage list will be announced at the tournament

 

After winning your set, please report it immediately to the TO (tournament organizer).

 

Payouts: Out of all the prize pool money collected from entrants, payouts will be broken down as follows to the top 3 competitors:

1st place: 60%

2nd place: 30%

3rd place: 10%

 

Submitted on Tue, 01/29/2019 - 16:33

NAVA Gamer Gathering, January 26: "Government Shutdown Edition"

NAVA = North Atlantic Videogame Aficionados. This is a FREE event bringing gamers together for competition, trading, and chatter.

Previously at NAVA...
- In our last episode, we celebrated the season of "re-gifting", where attendees who contributed to the videogame gift pool also received some cool and unique gifts! Don't miss this next year!
- The arcade game challenge was Burgertime. Chris A got his name up on the big champions board again with his high score of 55,550.
- Games and systems traded hands between attendees who brought their own trade boxes.

See it all in our photo gallery section at the store's website and feel free to comment!

Submitted on Mon, 01/21/2019 - 13:33

Monthly Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament, January 18

5 PM: Signup starts
7 PM: Main Bracket starts

Bracket is capped at 64 people

Entry Fee: $10 ($5 venue, $5 for the prize pool)

Rules:

-3 Stock
-7 min
-Best of 3
-Double elimination bracket
-Stage list will be announced at the tournament

After winning your set, please report it immediately to the TO (tournament organizer).

Payouts: Out of all the prize pool money collected from entrants, payouts will be broken down as follows to the top 3 competitors:
1st place: 60%
2nd place: 30%
3rd place: 10%

Submitted on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 16:38

NAVA Gamer's Gathering, December 29th: "The Re-Gifting Season"

NAVA = North Atlantic Videogame Aficionados. This is a FREE event bringing gamers together for competition, trading, and chatter.

Previously at NAVA...
- In our last episode, we celebrated Thanksgiving with a cornucopia of gaming favorites set up everywhere for free play. We are thankful for our attendees and customers as we enter into our FOURTEENTH year!
- The arcade game challenge was Moon Patrol. Matthew Dobles put up 53,300 points and will be added to the store's huge arcade high scoreboard.
- At 6pm we hosted a Mario Kart 64 tournament!
- Games and systems traded hands between attendees who brought their own trade boxes.

See it all in our photo gallery section at the store's website and feel free to comment!

Submitted on Sat, 12/22/2018 - 12:47

Monthly Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament, December 21st

5 PM: Signup starts
7 PM: Main Bracket starts

Bracket is capped at 64 people. However, we will allow you to join if you bring a setup (Switch with all characters unlocked and a Gamecube controller adapter), even if the bracket is full. Space for additional setups is limited.

Entry Fee: $10 ($5 venue, $5 for the prize pool)

Stage list and rules TBD.

After winning your set, please report it immediately to the TO (tournament organizer).

Payouts: Out of all the prize pool money collected from entrants, payouts will be broken down as follows to the top 3 competitors:
1st place: 60%
2nd place: 30%
3rd place: 10%

Submitted on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 16:22

NAVA Gamer's Gathering, November 24: "Cornucopia of Gaming"

NAVA = North Atlantic Videogame Aficionados. This is a FREE event bringing gamers together for competition, trading, and chatter.

Previously at NAVA...
- In our last episode, we celebrated Halloween, attendees got into the spirit by doing their October cosplay thing.
- We stacked Sonic & Knuckles cartridges one on top of the other, 28 in total! Why? Because we could. A video of this feat is forthcoming.
- The arcade game challenge was Wizard of Wor. Chris A took home the $20 prize.
- At 6pm we hosted a costume contest. Ben as "Benedict Belmonto" (a Castlevania original character) won best costume, David as "Nintendo Laboette" was most original, and Nicci as "Casual Sata" won scariest!
- Games and systems traded hands between attendees who brought their own trade boxes.

Submitted on Fri, 11/16/2018 - 16:45

Monthly Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Tournament, November 16th

5 PM: Signup starts
7 PM: Main Bracket starts

Bracket is capped at 64 people. However, we will allow you to join if you bring a setup, even if the bracket is full.
Entry Fee: $10 ($5 venue, $5 for the prize pool)

For those who wish to assist, please bring all of the following:

- A Wii U
- A gamepad
- A GameCube controller adapter
- A copy of Smash 4
- All DLC characters downloaded (Cloud, Bayonetta, Corrin, Roy, Mewtwo, Lucas, Ryu)

The more consoles we have, the more stations to play at, and the smoother the entire night goes!

Rules: 

Rounds are best 2/3 games (Semi-Finals and Finals are best 3/5)
Double elimination

Submitted on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 17:56
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