MGC Tournament Coming- Smash Bros Melee!

[SmooveG]

The Midnight Gaming Championsip http://www.midnightgamingchampionship.com has officially started crossing the country and Super Smash Bros. Melee has been announced as one of the official tournament games!

The goal of the Midnight Gaming Championship is simple—partner with key brands to help raise awareness and acceptance of gaming, and make competitive gaming more accessible by offering more tournaments in more cities. And it's all FREE to enter!


Each individual event is awarding the following-

1st Place SUPER SMASH BROS. MELEE:
- $75 Cash
- $25 McDonald’s Arch Card
- GameZnFlix 3 month / 3 out membership ($50 value)
- Round Trip Airfare to the Oct. 6th Championship event in Dallas, TX ($250 value)
- One night hotel accommodations in Dallas, TX ($75 value)
- MGC T-Shirt ($10 value)

2nd Place SUPER SMASH BROS. MELEE:
- MGC T-Shirt ($10 Value)

1st Place Championship Event on Oct. 6th winner receives:
- $3,000 in cash and gift cards
- 1 year membership to GameZnFlix
- MGC Championship Trophy

2nd Place Championship Event on Oct. 6th winner receives:
- $1,000 in cash and gift card

The MGC tour (see website for exact locations):

June 9, 16, 23 and 30
Houston
Atlanta
Austin, Texas
Oklahoma City, Okla.

July 7, 14, 21 and 28
Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Detroit
Albuquerque-Santa Fe, N.M.
Charlotte, N.C.

August 4, 11, 18, 25
Little Rock, Ark.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Norfolk, Va.
Grand Rapids, Mich. (4th only)
Flint, Michigan (11th only)
Lansing, Mich. (18th only)
Traverse City, Mich. (25th only)

OFFICIAL RULES
VS Melee
2/3 Games
4 Stock
6 Minute Timer
No Items
First stage agreed upon or random
Loser picks subsequent stages
After the stage has been selected by the losing player, the winner of the previous game may change characters, but has to pick first.
No stage may be used twice in any given set.
Glitches used to stop your opponent from controlling their character or indefinitely freezing them (Mewtwo's Soul Stunner, the Ice Climber freeze glitch), or any glitch or trick that freezes the game or makes it unable to be finished are banned and will result in the immediate forfeit of the entire match.
Random Stages: Final Destination, Dreamland 64, Pokemon Stadium, Fountain of Dreams, Yoshi's Story, Battlefield, Rainbow Cruise

Banned Stages: Hyrule Temple, Fourside, Flatzone, Mushroom Kingdom, Icicle Mountain, Big Blue, Great Bay and
Yoshi's Island 64.

In addition to SSBM, the other tournament games are:

NBA 2K 7 (Xbox 360)
Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 (Xbox 360)
GTR 2 FIA GT Racing (PC)
The Fast and the Furious: Fugitive (Mobile)

Nintendo is an official sponsor of this tournament, so no telling what extra surprises may be in store!

It's recommended to register online to secure a place. Spread the word, free events don't come around often- we need to show the sponsors that the effort will be supported by the gaming community!

 

[bluezaft]

Good to see MGC picked up smash! I look forward to this.

 

[falco_4_life]

oh hell yea. this gonna b some good **** right here. i hope to go to all the ones n texas. Before the end of this summer i will be on dat power rankin list. i'm comin for dat spot DoH!!

 

[not_mouf]

can we get sum rulez plz

 

[Xelic]

****, I'll be out of Texas when they come to Austin. You noobs are lucky. >=)

 

[Jake13]

You're lucky you don't live in Houston, Jordan :]

EDIT: Oh snap, that's this Saturday! Where will this be held in Houston?

 

[SmooveG]

Talked to the MGC management, they told me full rules will be on the site soon. For now, they shared the following:

VS Melee
2/3 Games
4 Stock
6 Minute Timer
No Items

 

[Dogysamich]

Talked to the MGC management, they told me full rules will be on the site soon. For now, they shared the following:

VS Melee
2/3 Games
4 Stock
6 Minute Timer
No Items

It'd be nice if you posted these in all the threads so people dont have to go looking. It'd also kinda be nice to post them since there are already tournies set up this saturday, and no mention of rules what so ever.

So to go further

single/double elimination?
stage rules?

 

[Mr.Jaskolski]

It would be nice to visit the west coast for this, wtf you have Texas and Michigan twice thats some bull

 

[Dr Drew the Dragon]

Something more specific than "Houston" would be nice for a location since there's supposed to be a tournament there this weekend apparently.

I've been to Houston, it's big.

And the registration thing is very weird... are there tournaments in Austin, Houston, Atlanta, and OK City on June 9th? Because it only lets me sign up for that date... If so does that mean there will also be tournaments in all of those locations on June 16th, 23rd, and 30th?

If there are tournaments in 4 places this weekend (3 of them in this region) then specific locations for all of them are needed, some more detailed rulesets would be nice as well.

I found a "local dates" link that's actually even more confusing, as it shows tournaments in Austin on the 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th complete with locations, but then says nothing about Houston, OKC or Atlanta...

Care to shed some light on any of this?

 

[XZalla]

More info please...

 

[DuKe™]

from what i saw on the website it looks like they have small pop up events and some tournaments all over houston at some mcdonalds and then at like minute maid park and other places


http://www.midnightgamingchampionship.com/localdates.php

 

[RT]

Hmm, I have work on this day and would really like to go, but it sounds like there's very limited information on this event. Does anybody know what a pop-up event is? I'm guessing a mini tourney of some sort, which means there are a ton of them.

Here's a list copied from the site. If you want to check from the main site, select Houston (or any other city near you) and click on local dates. Directly linking to the page won't work...for example, here's Houston's listings.

Pop-Up Event June 06 5 - 8p McDonald's 7437 Spencer Hwy. Pasadena TX 77505
Pop-Up Event June 07 11 - 2p McDonald's 5030 Maxey Rd. Houston TX 77013
Pop-Up Event June 07 5 - 8p Houston Dynamo 3875 Holman St. Houston TX 77204
Pop-Up Event June 08 11 - 2p McDonald's 3110 FM 1960 W. Humble TX 77338
Pop-Up Event June 08 5 - 8p McDonald's 5909 FM 2920 Spring TX 77388
TOURNAMENT June 09 6 - 12a McDonald's 4406 Kingwood Dr. Kingwood TX 77339

Pop-Up Event June 13 5 - 8p McDonald's 1845 Fry Rd. Katy TX 77449
Pop-Up Event June 14 11 - 2p McDonald's 17250 FM 249 Houston TX 77064
Pop-Up Event June 14 5 - 8p McDonald's 6330 N. Eldridge Pkwy. Houston TX 77041
Pop-Up Event June 15 11 - 2p McDonald's 8303 Broadway Pearland TX 77581
Pop-Up Event June 15 5 - 8p Pearland Summer Concrt Se 2150 Country Place Pkwy Pearland TX
TOURNAMENT June 16 6 - 12a McDonald's 14099 Northwest Fwy. Houston TX77040

Pop-Up Event June 20 5 - 8p McDonald's 8520 Bissonnet Houston TX 77074
Pop-Up Event June 21 11 - 2p McDonald's 6000 Gulf Fwy Houston TX 77023
Pop-Up Event June 21 5 - 8p Houston Dynamo 3875 Holman St. Houston TX 77204
Pop-Up Event June 22 11 - 2p McDonald's 6129 Hwy 6 S. Missouri City TX 77459
Pop-Up Event June 22 5 - 8p Missouri City Concert Ser 1522 Texas Pkwy Missouri City TX 77489
TOURNAMENT June 23 6 - 12a McDonald's 4625 Fairmont Pkwy Pasadena TX 77504

Pop-Up Event June 27 5 - 8p McDonald's 10415 Bissonnet Houston TX 77099
Pop-Up Event June 28 11 - 2p McDonald's 21330 Interstate 45 N. Spring TX 77373
Pop-Up Event June 28 5 - 8p McDonald's 2424 FM 1960 W. Houston TX 77090
Pop-Up Event June 29 11 - 2p McDonald's 10760 Eastex Fwy Housotn TX 77093
Pop-Up Event June 29 5 - 8p Houston Astros Minute Maid Park Houston TX
TOURNAMENT June 30 6 - 12a McDonald's 5010 Hwy. 90A Sugarland TX 77478

So, this weekend's tournament would be in Kingwood. A lot of the locations are at a McDonald's, for obvious reasons. Holy crud, a tournament in Sugar Land?! That's funny...

I'm guessing someone COULD take first in all four tourneys of each individual city area and get around $300 plus $100 in McDonalds gift cards and the other stuff, unless they're limiting it.

 

[SideEffect001]

this is all so strange.... I need more infoooo

 

[RT]

Well, I just went to one of the pop-up events, and it turns out that they just randomly select one of the games to be displayed at each location for free-play. When I went, they didn't have any smash, but they were giving away what appeared to be free XBox Live cards. Anyways, it isn't really worth your time to go to a pop-up event unless you live close to the location and have nothing better to do.

One thing that caught my eye was that they were using a HDTV. While this doesn't mean for sure that the TVs at the tourney will be HD, it is possible that they will be and this will mean lag.

 

[Kyle Broflovski]

Totally needs more info. I can't even find an address or time of date.

 

[Sand-Trap]

Blah, I'm definitely not going to the first one, especially with such little information and an hour each way...no gracias.

 

[SmooveG]

Austin Locations / Dates
Demo Event June 06 5 - 8p McDonald's 1521 W. Cameron St Rockdale TX 76567
Demo Event June 07 11 - 2p McDonald's 496 Highway 71 W Bastrop TX 78602
Demo Event June 07 5 - 8p McDonald's 200 N Water St Burnet TX 78611
Demo Event June 08 11 - 2p McDonald's 2501 N Main Taylor TX 76574
Demo Event June 08 5 - 8p McDonald's 5762 N Mopac Expwy Austin TX 78731
TOURNAMENT June 09 6 - 12a McDonald's 10732 Research Blvd Austin TX 78759
Demo Event June 13 5 - 8p McDonald's 1103 N Bell Cedar Park TX 78613
Demo Event June 14 11 - 2p McDonald's 1521 W. Cameron St Rockdale TX 76567
Demo Event June 14 5 - 8p McDonald's 7950 Burnet Rd Austin TX 78758
Demo Event June 15 11 - 2p McDonald's 1024 E Anderson Ln Austin TX 78752
Demo Event June 15 5 - 8p McDonald's 8500 E Highway 290 Austin TX 78723
TOURNAMENT June 16 6 - 12a McDonald's 13609 N Interstate I35 Austin TX 78753
Demo Event June 20 5 - 8p McDonald's 1330 S Colorado Lockhart TX 78644
DemoEvent June 21 11 - 2p McDonald's 1605 Hwy 1431 W Marble Falls TX 78654
DemoEvent June 21 5 - 8p McDonald's 806 N Austin Ave Georgetown TX 78626
Demo Event June 22 11 - 2p McDonald's 5516 Lamar Blvd Austin TX 78756
Demo Event June 22 5 - 8p McDonald's 310 N Interstate 35 Round Rock TX 78664
TOURNAMENT June 23 6 - 12a McDonald's 6503 Interstate 35 S Austin TX 78701
Demo Event June 27 5 - 8p McDonald's 13749 N US Highway 183 Austin TX 78750
Demo Event June 28 11 - 2p McDonald's 1410 Cypress Creek Rd Cedar Park TX 78613
Demo Event June 28 5 - 8p McDonald's 4501 E Ben White Austin TX 78741
Demo Event June 29 11 - 2p McDonald's 220 Highway 290 Elgin TX 78621
Demo Event June 29 5 - 8p McDonald's 1143-1/2 Airport Blvd Austin TX 78721
TOURNAMENT June 30 6 - 12a McDonald's 5355 N Interregional Austin TX 78723

 

[G@BE]

This is all to wierd...

Just one location and the closest date to the tourny would be nice....

 

[SmooveG]

This is all to wierd...

Just one location and the closest date to the tourny would be nice....

Kind of hard to do with so much happening at once!

The website has all the answers... http://www.midnightgamingchampionship.com


Both Austin and Houston have several events happening in June (as do OKC and Atlanta).

 

[Jake13]

The website does not have any answers, wtf

 

[SmooveG]

Dates, times and locations are on the site. Rules will be there tonight (they are also included in the original post). Houston locations and times have also been included in this thread.

Anything you don't know, but need to, can be asked at info@midnightgamingchampionship.com.

 

[daikini]

Random Stages: Final Destination, Dreamland 64, Pokemon Stadium, Fountain of Dreams, Yoshi's Story, Battlefield, Rainbow Cruise

rainbow cruise -.-

 

[RT]

Okay, let me summarize for my fellow Houstonians who are confused...READ THIS.

-Here are the dates for the Houston tournaments. There will be one every weekend this month and are spread out all over the Houston area, so you shouldn't have a problem getting to one. Keep in mind that since this is a free event, there could be a good number of people there who don't know how to play seriously. Use mapquest/yahoo for directions.

June 09: McDonald's @ 4406 Kingwood Dr. Kingwood TX 77339
June 16: McDonald's @ 14099 Northwest Fwy. Houston TX77040
June 23: McDonald's @ 4625 Fairmont Pkwy Pasadena TX 77504
June 30: McDonald's @ 5010 Hwy. 90A Sugarland TX 77478

-Rules have been posted on the first page of this thread, but it's really just MLG rules with a modified time limit of six minutes and Rainbow Cruise on random. There is no mention of Wobbling being banned, so if you use it, people will be angry. But who cares, you get a free trip to the Dallas championship.

-SINGLE ELIMINATION. IF YOU LOSE A SET, YOU'RE OUT. You can find this rule under the "Terms & Conditions" link at the bottom of the main page. In fact everyone should read it. It says that the rules CAN be modified if deemed necessary, but I doubt that'll happen...

-I'm guessing set-ups are provided, but from I've experienced at the "pop-up event," they could be using HDTVs and that means lag. Also, bring your own controller because they should allow you to use it instead of their brand-new ones. BRING YOUR OWN MEMORY CARD. The site states that if you want to use the secret characters, that you must bring your own memory card. Whether this is true or not (since you need a memory card for some of the random stages anyway...), bring one regardless. You can find this info under "Game Settings" on the main page...

-Apparently, you can only win one tournament for each game series, so that other people can have a shot at first prize. Second prize is only a lousy shirt, so aim for first. You have four chances, unless you're willing to travel...

-REGISTER NOW if you haven't already. There will be on-site registration if they have an spots open or there are no-shows. It isn't stated what the limit is, but I would guess relatively LOW since they have other tournaments going on and have to finish within 6 hours. Also, arrive within 15 minutes of the start or you could be kicked out and be replaced.

I guess I'll read the stuff over again and post anything else that is important later...it's all there on the site if you look for the info.

 

[not_mouf]

wait a minute, are u saying that whoever winz first at this one cant do it again? okay roy r you can have this 1 ill just **** next time

 

[Colombian Falcon]

lol alright thx for letting have this one

 

[TGM]

wait a minute, are u saying that whoever winz first at this one cant do it again? okay roy r you can have this 1 ill just **** next time

WAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH mouf. your dk cant best CF.

 

[RT]

Does anybody know who went? I just saw some live feed at the website and didn't recognize who was playing. I'm guessing no one brought a memory card, because the character select had no secret characters. -_-

 

[RT]

I don't know why I can't edit my previous post...but anyways, I believe Xzalla won the tourney. He's going to Dallas. Next one is in Houston, so don't miss it...

 

[SmooveG]

MGC Week #2 Registation Open!

http://www.midnightgamingchampionship.com

Week 2 Dates, Times and Locations:

June 16 6p - 12a McDonald's 885 Industrial Blvd. McDonough GA 30253
June 16 6p - 12a McDonald's 13609 N Interstate I35 Austin TX 78753
June 16 6p - 12a McDonald's 14099 Northwest Fwy. Houston TX 77040
June 16 6p - 12a McDonald's 101 Ed Noble Parkway Norman OK 73069

 

[pianodude700]

anyone kno what the deal is about 17 year olds going to this?
do parents have to stay?
or just check you in?

 

[SmooveG]

anyone kno what the deal is about 17 year olds going to this?
do parents have to stay?
or just check you in?

They ask for a parent or guardian to check you in. No requirement to stay.

 

[JesusFreak]

Hmm, I might go to one since it looks like no one else in Austin will. $75 isn't bad.

 

[pianodude700]

sweeet ok thanks
who all in houston is goin (that hasn't already won xzalla) so i know what kinda chances i have haha

 

[JesusFreak]

So the tourney is at a Mickey D's? lol, w/e

 

[alerick]

I'm going sat. Don't worry, you don't have to worry about me beating you. lol I'll be the goofy *** kid with a red afro-ish type crap cause I don't comb it.

 

[RT]

I believe Roy and Jake are going. Don't forget to bring a memory card and controller, or you'll regret it...

 

[alerick]

I don't have either, coincidently sold mine a month or so ago.

But I don't think I'll be able to make it now, my ignition switch went out so I'm gonna have to try and find another ride there.

 

[falco_4_life]

wow your names alerick. nava thought i'd see someone else wit dat name. very unique

 

[alerick]

Meh, dunno. Twas the first name I thought of. I used to use it for old RPG's and Starcraft when I would play them.