GNG December @ New York Anime Festival!
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
December 7-9 2007
Show times and details here
At this year’s New York Anime Festival, New York - Tokyo will have its largest ever selection of playable Japanese developed games on display. Join us for tournament style gaming with fantastic prizes and intense competition or all day, hands-on gaming for those eager to play some of the hottest new games on the market. Whatever your style, come all weekend with your best reflexes, a sharp mind, and ready to play until you drop!
FIGHTING GAME TOURNAMENT!
Think you’ve got the skills to take on some of the New York area’s finest fighting game fanatics? Step right up and go one on one for some great prizes! Registration can be done online or in person at the festival.
Featured Games:
* King of Fighters XI (Playstation 2)
* Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection (Playstation 3)
* Virtua Fighter 5 (Xbox 360)
Tournament Rules :
Entry Cost: $5 per tournament, payable at tournament desk (cash only).
Times: 1pm King of Fighters XI
3pm Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection
5pm Virtua Fighter 5
Players can register up until 30 minutes before the first match. You must check in within 30 minutes of the first match at the tournament desk. Registration online will guarantee a spot in the tournament. However not checking in within the allotted time may force a disqualification.
Max Registration: 32 players per tournament.
Setup: At check-in, each contestant will receive a randomized number for that tournament. This number will be the player’s “handle.” We will keep track of your number, and use it to call out the ladder positions. From call-out, you have 3 minutes to claim your match against your opponent. If you fail to claim a match or lose the match, you are disqualified and your ticket will be taken.
Match Rules:
1. Default settings for all games.
2. Must pick random stage.
3. 60 second rounds, 3 of 5 matches and 2 of 3 games.
4. Players must choose character from default character lineups. No memory card saved characters, no item/character edits allowed.
5. Player must keep same character for the 2/3 games (may switch after win)
6. Only house controllers may be used.
7. No pausing during the game.
8. Any violation of the above rules will result in a VIOLATION. 2 VIOLATIONS in a tournament will result in immediate disqualification (with no refund of entrance fee).
Prizes
Grand Prize: 3 games, T-shirt/extras (stickers or other promo items)
First Prize: 2 Games, T-shirt
Second Prize: 1 Game, T-shirt
Third Prize: Random Game, T-shirt
Finalists: Consolation Prizes
Prizes must be claimed after final round with winning ticket numbers. If for any reason a player needs to leave the event before prize distribution, GNG staff must be informed beforehand. Player(s) unavailable to pick up prize(s) will be contacted via email to confirm their mailing address and their prize will be shipped to that address via USPS First Class Mail within 7 days.
Mini Tournament!
in addition, we’ll have quick mini-tournament set up on the side just for fun (and smaller prizes) for those who want no-pressure pick up and play fun!
Featured Games:
* Guilty Gear XX Accent Core (PS2)
* Neo Geo Battle Coliseum (PS2)
* Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2 (PS2)
No registration for these, just drop by and play!
(*Please note, that tournament details may change at the discretion of New York – Tokyo)
HANDS-ON PLAY AREA
J-Games Extravaganza !
For this event, we’re really pulling out the stops to bring you the best and most amazing pre-release and current hits, playable all day long! Drop by for some great gaming and stick around for the tournaments - you won’t be disappointed!
Detailed Games Lineup**
Fire Pro Wrestling Returns (PS2)
The super-hit Japanese wrestling franchise finally gets another US installment in this budget priced title that puts more expensive wrestling games to shame! Deep character customization allows you to create your favorite wrestlers from the ground up and the excellent gameplay soars over the top ropes!
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core (Wii/PS2)
Arc System Works’ hard rockin’ 2D fighter comes tom both the PS2 and Wii in fine form indeed. All your favorite characters are on board for the wild ride with amazing moves and spectacular 2D graphics to keep your fingers and eyes busy as you pull off killer combos!
Dragon Ball Z:Budokai Tenkaichi 3 (Wii)
Once again, Atari rocks the Wii hard with another fantastic entry in it’s long running DBZ series. Fans of the game can expect to see tons of playable fighters, high-powered, over the top special moves and an intense storyline ripped straight from the hugely popular anime series.
Trauma Center: New Blood (Wii)
Play doctor without getting arrested or sued for malpractice with Atlus’ cool simulation. A gripping storyline propels you into the operating theater as you put your Wiimote skills to the test in some very challenging surgical situations. This game is a cut above the rest!
Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles (Wii)
The multi-million selling zombie franchise finally gets its first all-new Wii exclusive entry that covers key moments from the series history. Expect Chris, Jill, Wesker and the rest of the gang frequently facing off against some fearsome foes. You’ll use the Wii Zapper to take down deadly undead, while trying to “survive the horror” again and again!
Puzzle Quest : Challenge of the Warlords (Wii/PS2)
The sleeper hit puzzle/RPG finally hits the PS2 and it’s looking to be as great as the other versions. In either single or multiplayer modes, the blend of addictive, challenging gem puzzles and fantasy characters becomes a surprisingly deep and intensely thrilling gameplay experience. Play this once and you’ll be hooked!
Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution (Wii)
The latest Naruto fighting game from D3PA dishes up excellent, fast-paced visuals and tight gameplay that has you whipping the Wii controller around to pull off each character’s special moves. Yet another great Naruto game this year? BELIEVE IT!!!
Omega Five (Xbox 360 Live Arcade)
Hudson rocks the 360 with this next-gen, high-definition Arcade shooter. Fly through gorgeous, deadly 3D environments in this side-scrolling shooter where enemies come at you from all sides, even the background! 2-player co-op is also aboard, so grab a friend and take down the alien horde!
Bladestorm: The Hundred Years’ War (Xbox 360)
Koei mixes the fast-paced action found in its Dynasty Warriors franchise with the tactical elements of the Kessen games to the Hundred Years’ War between Britain and France with stunning results. Guide your leader as he takes control of massive battlefields using his loyal army. Deep tactical depth and great visuals make this one powerful experience!
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops 2 (PSP)
Kojima Productions does it yet again with this standalone expansion to last year’s smash hit. New characters, maps and modes, all geared for multiplayer online play make this a MGS fan’s dream while waiting for the pure excellence that is MGS4 to ship.
Cooking Mama 2: Cooking With Friends (DS)
Mama returns in this all-new game for the DS! Cooking Contest allows you to play with up to 3 friends online with only one game card. Change Design mode gives you the opportunity to customize your kitchen decor and backgrounds you unlock as you move through the game. Come cook with Mama again!
TEKKEN 5 Dark Resurrection (PS3)
A perfect port of the arcade hit, Dark Resurrection is everything a true Tekken fan could want. Loads of playable fighters, lighting fast gameplay and some of the most amazing, strange and funny ending cinemas you’ll ever see. The King of Iron Fist Tournament punches its way onto the PS3 with major impact!
Culdcept SAGA (Xbox 360)
The supremely addictive card battle/board game hybrid comes to next gen and looks to be as deep as previous entries. Build up your decks move around the map and challenge opponents as you try to seize territories by force and luck! This one will be huge when it ships next year!
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Soul Calibur Legends (Wii)
Forget what you know about Soul Calibur - this Wii exclusive is a phenomenal action game that features masses of enemies to face off against, gigantic bosses and plenty of your favorite heroes and villains from the hugely popular fighting game franchise. The soul of the sword burns through YOU and that Wii remote is your weapon!
Time Crisis 4 (PS3)
Namco’s fantastic light gun shooter gets all-new first-person shooting sequences and for lucky PS3 owners, the all new Guncon 3 that allows for movement, and quick weapon selection during the out of control action. Duck behind cover and pop out to fight terrorists, swarms of deadly bugs and huge bosses in this non-stop gun battle!
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Dynasty Warriors : Gundam (Xbox 360)
Combine the intensity of Dynasty Warriors with the storied history of the Gundam universe and what do you get? An incredibly fun all-out battle game for one or two players, that’s what! You don’t need to be a Gundam fan to hop into things, but fans will groove on the huge character selection covering different eras and deep replay value.
Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2 (PS2)
Cavia’s sequel beats the first game silly by adding co-op play, improved graphics and a much longer quest for our favorite orange jump-suited , yellow-haired ninja in training. Lots of combat,special moves galore and an overall sense of fun keep things rolling from start to finish!
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Naruto Ultimate Ninja 2 (PS2)
Greatly improved over the original, Ultimate Ninja 2 offers up RPG elements, mini-games and loads of unlockable fighters from the popular anime. Beat on the tough AI in single player of call up a friend for some 2-player action!
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Naruto Ultimate Ninja Heroes (PSP)
How did they squeeze this game onto the PSP? Bigger multi-plane fighting arenas than Ultimate Heroes PS2, rocket-fast, fluid controls and a surprising amount of depth are all here and accounted for. Amazingly enough, the game looks as good as the console version, but benefits from the higher resolution PSP screen!
Puzzle de Harvest Moon (DS)
Natsume’s popular Harvest Moon series gets a fun puzzle spin off! Grow and harvest crops quickly in order to clear the screen before your opponent. Super cute graphics and loads of levels will keep your DS humming ’til the cows come home!
Soul Nomad & The World Eater (PS2)
NIS’ excellently funny SPRG features deep tactical fantasy turn-based battles, a surprisingly twisty plot line and one of the most devilishly mean-spirited (and hilarious) characters in gaming. Can you control the Demon Lord Gig you’re tasked with managing or will you let him destroy the world as he originally planned? The choice is up to you!
VIRTUA FIGHTER 5 (Xbox 360)
Online for the very first time and flawless, Sega’s key fighting franchise absolutely shines on the 360! Longtime VF fanatics will be in heaven as they show newbies the ropes, as the game is known for it’s wickedly fast controls and deep fighting system. Can you handle it?
Bleach: Shattered Blade (Wii)
The hit anime game finally comes to US shores and it’s a winner all the way! Super fast pick up and play action that has you flicking and shaking the Wii controller like there’s no tomorrow. All your favorite heroes and villans are here and the great cel-shaded graphics make you feel as if you’re playing through an episode of the anime!
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)
A gaming first, with the two best-known mascot characters and a group of their buddies from two classic companies do battle, Summer Games style! Expect to see plenty of sweat flying from players’ foreheads as the game puts them through their paces in a series on fast-paced track & field events!
KING OF FIGHTERS XI (PS2)
11 Teams; 47 characters, exclusive PS2 characters and 7 playable bosses highlight this latest entry in the long running fighting franchise. 10 all new music tracks will keep you rockin’ as you battle your way through multiple play modes. Bring your friends and get it on!
Neo Geo Battle Coliseum (PS2)
Featuring 40 fighters from SNK hits The King of Fighters, Fatal Fury, The Art of Fighting, Samurai Shodown, The Last Blade, World Heroes, Metal Slug and Kizuna Encounter, this new game will blow the doors off all comers. Thrilling 2 on 2 tag battles in the deadly Battle Coliseum await those brave enough to pick up a controller!
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (PS3)
Ryu Hayabasa is back, but this time on the PS3! Team Ninja went the extra mile with this awesome action game, adding next-gen visual polish, a new playable character and enough all-new stages and enemies to make it THE version to own! Still one of the hardest games ever made, so come see how good you are!
NEVES (DS)
Love puzzle games? Well, wait until you wrap your brain around Yuke’s new DS game, NEVES. Taking the classic tangram into the modern age, this game will have your fingers and mind working overtime as you try to solve some tricky shape-shifting puzzles!
