A battle event where gamers bring their own game consoles, from new releases to retro games

With the development of network technology, it has become commonplace to play against people far away online from the comfort of your own home.
However, I believe that competitive games are best played face-to-face.

This time I went to a competitive event where players were allowed to bring their own game consoles, so I would like to report on what happened.

The main title is Soul Calibur 6

The start of the 11-hour straight battle

10amWe arrived at the venue a little late for the start time.

There were already a few people there and matches were underway.
Today's main title isSoul Calibur 6It is.

You don't need to bring anything with you to play the main titles; hardware, software, controllers, and arcade sticks are all provided.
Of course, you can bring your own controller if you have one.

What this event was likeTwitchIt was distributed on.
The purpose is to create a relaxed atmosphere.

More and more people gathered, and the prepared tables began to fill up little by little.

Play your favorite games however you like

Game cube,First generation PSI found someone bringing it in.

They brought along a large number of nostalgic games, including Mr. Driller and Yoshi's Cookie.

Those who know will know, if you want to play against other players on next-gen consoles, this is the game for you!

This one has a retro game feel, but you can play it on PS4.TowerFall AscensionIt is.
Up to four people can play.

INVERSUS's sudden 2-on-2

As the number of players increases, the game "INVERSEA spontaneous 2-on-2 tournament has begun.
The hardware used is PS4, but there are also Steam and Switch versions available, so if you're interested, check them out!

Even if you've never played before, you can learn 95% of the rules and system after just 5 to 10 minutes of playing the game.
There are a few small techniques, but you'll learn them in practice.

Now, it was a 2-on-2 tournament, but here a special rule was applied to one person.
"Solo", "Operating with one hand", "Commentary"That's the rule.
This special rule applies toGongonThis man, named ", is a tough guy who is ranked number one in the world on three platforms: Steam, PS4, and Switch.
This special rule was established because it is only with a handicap that the players are equal.

Even though they were ranked number one in the world, they were outnumbered and managed to tie the score at 1-1 under the rule of first to win two stages, but were unfortunately defeated by the barrage of bullets.

The 11-hour event is coming to an end.

At first, I thought the event was long, but as it neared the end, I found myself thinking, "I want to play a little longer."
Ends at 21:00So, the participants divided up and helped with the removal work so that they could be cleared out in time.

Once everything was cleaned up, the event came to an end.
Before I knew it, it was time to go home.

Casual gaming events are valuable

Speaking of fighting games,Fighting games''FPS games"The image of this is becoming stronger.
I believe this is because the genres that have come to the forefront in the recent e-sports boom are biased.
However, if you collect games from all over the world, past and present, you will find that competitive games exist in a wide range of genres.
The second and third events will likely continue to be held in the future.
Why not join a competitive event where you can have fun without worrying about who is the best or who is the strongest?

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There are many great retro games too.

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