[Dec 26, 2014] [LAS VEGAS STRIP] SKILLCON RUN BY AZHP GAMING - $1.5K PAYOUT... (Las Vegas, NV)

[FrankCastleAZ]

Who:

Hosted by Skillcon, run by AZHPGaming

Skillcon details

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Convention specializing in skill based events and tournaments including those in the eSports realm. Visit http://www.skillcon.org for more information

AZHP Gaming details

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Provided casual and tournament video gaming services at over 100 events and conventions since 2006. Visit http://www.azhpgaming.com for more information

What:

Tournaments include:

- Smash Wii U (WiiU) - $1500 payout (60/30/10% for 1st/2nd/3rd) + custom Gamecube controllers provided by Evil Controllers for 2nd and 3rd place
- Ultra Street Fighter IV (360) - $1000 payout (60/30/10% for 1st/2nd/3rd)
- Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 (360) - $500 payout (60/30/10% for 1st/2nd/3rd)
- Call of Duty Advanced Warfare 2v2 (XB1) - $1000 payout (70/30% for 1st/2nd) + custom XB1 glossy white controllers with Pro Buttons A&B for 2nd place provided via Evil Controllers.
- Killer Instinct (XB1) - $200 payout (60/30/10% for 1st/2nd/3rd) - Tournament pot sponsored by Vicko Mods

Tournament winners will be paid out CASH on site after the tournament. No waiting for a check or PayPal nonsense.


Example of one of the Evil Controller Gamecube controller customs:

Special events include:

Justin Wong VS You (UMvC3 and USFIV) -
There are time blocks set aside for attendees of Skillcon to play against JWong live on stream. Anyone registering for Skillcon can choose an option during registration to register for these at no extra cost.

Arcade stick modding -
We'll have SRK TT modder Vicko on site to mod your arcade sticks. Contact him via his website for more information on pricing and scheduling.
www.vickomods.com

Panels include:

- The Skill of Gameplay in Pro Gaming with Justin Wong
- How to become a Pro Gamer with Justin Wong
- The FGC: Past, Present, Future with Jennifer Zhang, Loren “Fanatiq” Riley, Jennifer Kairis and Andrew “Duralath” Alandy
- The Rise of the Hot Gamer Girls with Jennifer Zhang, Jacqueline Grace Lopez, Raychul Moore, and Jennifer Kairis.
- Women Gamers and Geeks are not a sign of the Apocalypse with Jennifer Zhang, Yvonna Lynn, Jennifer Kairis, Raychul Moore
- Being an arcade stick modder with SRK TT members Vicko and FrankCastleAZ



When:

Full event dates Dec 26th-Jan 2nd
FGC Tournament dates Dec 26th-Dec 29th
CoD Tournament dates Dec 30th-Dec 31st
Gaming/eSports panel dates Dec 27th-Dec 31st

Full tournament schedule can be seen on the Skillcontrol website-
http://www.skillcontrol.vegas/

Full panel schedule can be seen on the Skillcon website-
http://skillcon.org/schedule/



Where:

RIGHT ON THE LAS VEGAS STRIP!

The Riviera Hotel and Casino
Grande Ballroom EFGH
2901 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

Current discount rate is $49/night for a limited time.
Visit hotel page on Skillcon website for full details on hotel reservations -
http://skillcon.org/hotel/



Why:

Why not?



How:

Registration links:

Fighting games Fri-Sun:
$65 before Dec 15th
http://skillcon.org/gamer-coupon-registration/

Call of Duty Mon & Tue -
$55 before Dec 15th
http://skillcon.org/cod-pass/

Rates rise periodically, so purchase your passes ASAP

At the door
SkillControl DAY Pass $35.00
SkillControl 3-Day Pass#1 $120.00
SkillControl 3-Day Pass#2 $130.00
SkillCon 8-Day Pass $250.00


If you have any questions, feel free to ask here in this topic or contact AZHP Gaming via any various social media sources (Twitter/Facebook)




EDIT- MORE INFORMATION IS BEING RELEASED AS WE DRAW CLOSER TO THE EVENT!

 

[Grass]

entry fee?

 

[FrankCastleAZ]

entry fee?

Nope. Once you register for the event there's no separate entry fee for any tournament. :-)

 

[Grass]

holy ****, I'm so down for this.

 

[T0MMY]

This sounds like a lot of fun, not just the eSports with Smash but also that SkillCon is all about other fun stuff like yoyo competition, b-boy, and loads other stuff.
Heard about this a little late to schedule around holiday stuff, but implore anyone in the area to show up for this, definitely sounds like fun.

Edit: Payout: "No waiting for a check or PayPal nonsense." <= This is awesome!

 

[Grass]

Ya, it's unfortunate that I won't be able to make this one. I've got enough crap to worry about than with a con/tourney.

 

[MysticRayquazard23]

I didn't even know they held Smash Bros. Tournaments out here in Las Vegas (besides EVO). Sadly, I don't have any experience in Sm4sh Bros. Wii U. :[

 

[FrankCastleAZ]

Edited top post with example photo of a custom Gamecube controller. 2nd and 3rd place will both receive a custom controller.

 

[DTK.L]

Whats the fee for playing singles?

 

[FrankCastleAZ]

Whats the fee for playing singles?

There's no extra fees for playing in tournaments. Once you pay for the event badge you're good to enter any tournament.