Welcome to the official 2016 thread for the Gaming Hall Updated as of May 21st 2016Located in Hall 3 of the San Jose Convention Center, we are the 24 hour non-stop place for attendees to get their game on @ FanimeCon 2016!
Info and NewsWebsite Info =
(In the process of being updated) http://www.fanime.com/exhibits/gaming/Facebook =
https://www.facebook.com/FanimeConGamingHall Twitter =
https://twitter.com/FanimeConGaming ; @FanimeConGaming #FanimeConGaming
Email inquires about the Gaming Hall = games@fanime dot com
If you are a group or company that wants to work with us on an opportunity, please contact us through the Games Mgt email-> games@fanime dot com.
*We may forward email to Marketing/Promotions depending on the contents.
About “requests” - We do try to accommodate requests as best as our resources allow.
Latest News- South Bay Button Mashers are coming to Fanime with retro/indie console games, plus hosting a Nidhogg and Towerfall Ascension tournament!
- AFK Gamer Lounge (AFKgg) are also coming this year with high end PC gaming computers, and hosting a CSGO tournament with prizing!
- Showdown eSports will be providing setups for our Street Fighter V and Smash 4 tournament. Also, we have modified our Smash 4 rules to be based on EVO 2016's.
- eGaming Tournament detail can be link here - http://www.fanime.com/exhibits/gaming/egaming/egaming-tournament-details/
- Event and Tournament details are subject to change at 'Con - please watch our outlets and inquire at respective dept front desk inside the Gaming Hall.
- Arcade machine is incoming, will post ASAP!
Events and Tournaments Information- All "Events" and "Tournaments" are free of charge and inclusive with a FanimeCon 2016 Member Badge~!
- We do recommend all participants to arrive 15-20 minutes early to check in with the organizer.
- Events information is subject to change, including at ‘Con.
*We will push the latest updates to the website, info desks, and our FanimeCon Gaming Hall social media accounts ASAP. - Please do bring positive vibes and observe an sportsmanlike conduct while participating in our events and tournaments!
Areas of GamingThe Gaming Hall has three types of gaming we offer to attendees - the arcades, eGaming with console and PC gaming, and tabletop!ArcadesFrom classic arcade setups to Japanese music games!Email inquires = arcade@fanime dot com
Arcade list -> To be posted before 'Con on here/website/social media outlets.
eGamingCovering the latest and retro Console and PC Gaming in one area!Email inquires = egaming@fanime dot com
Events & Tournaments Official Web link ->
http://www.fanime.com/exhibits/gaming/egaming/Facebook Console Event Page -
https://www.facebook.com/events/825214490945114/Facebook PC Event Page -
https://www.facebook.com/events/1600868416870201/"NorCal World Order" Pump It Up community Community FB event links (these are official events hosted in eGaming's Console area)
Freestyle -
https://www.facebook.com/events/1532633970371346/Medium Division -
https://www.facebook.com/events/579217508892514/Hard Division
https://www.facebook.com/events/653437491460986/Tournaments ScheduleBlizzard's Overwatch is in consideration, in review during launch week.
Friday / May 27th1:00 PM - Heroes of the Storm (5vs5)
2:00 PM - Pokken Tournament (Wii-U) (1vs1)
3:00 PM - Guilty Gear XRD Revelator (PS4) (1vs1)
3:00 PM - Pokemon 3DS: 3DS: Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire (Smogon Singles)
3:00 PM - Tetris Medley
5:00 PM - Smash Bros Melee (Gamecube) (1vs1)
5:00 PM - Counter Strike: GO (5vs5) (AFKgg hosted event)
8:00 PM - Dance Central 3 (Xbox360)
Saturday / May 28th10:00 AM - League of Legends (5vs5) (AFKgg supported event)
10:00 AM - Pokken Tournament - Finals
11:00 AM - Smash Bros Melee - Finals
12:00 PM - Killer Instinct (XboxOne) (1vs1)
1:00 PM - Pump It Up: Medium Division
3:00 PM - Pump It Up: Freestyle
3:00 PM - Gamer's Gauntlet 2016 Edition
4:00 PM - Pump It Up: Hard Division
4:00 PM - Street Fighter V (PS4) (1vs1)
5:00 PM - Towerfall Ascension (PS4) (SBBM hosted event)
6:00 PM - Hearthstone (1vs1)
6:00 PM - Killer Instinct - Top 8 finals at Stage Zero
Sunday / May 29th10:00 AM - Heroes of the Storm - Semi / Finals
10:00 AM - Hearthstone - Semi/Finals
12:00 PM - SMASH Bros 4 (Wii-U) (1vs1)
12:00 PM - Hall of Gaming 2016 Edition
1:00 PM - Catherine (PS3)
2:00 PM - Just Dance 2016 (XboxOne)
3:00 PM - Skullgirls 2nd Encore (PS4) (1vs1)
3:00 PM - Pokemon 3DS - 3DS: Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire (VGC Doubles)
4:00 PM - Nidhogg (PS4) (SBBM hosted event)
6:00 PM - Street Fighter V - Top 8 finals at Stage Zero
TabletopBoard and card games of all sorts, plus a Giant Jenga area!Email inquires = tabletop@fanime dot com
Events & Tournaments = Official web link -> (TBA); list below:
Tournaments ScheduleFriday / May 27th 11:00 AM // Jenga
12:00 PM // Texas Holdém Preliminaries
3:00 PM // Magic: the Gathering (Format: Standard)
4:00 PM // Giant Jenga
7:00 PM // Texas Holdém Preliminaries
Saturday / May 28th10:00 AM // Pokémon TCG (Format: Expanded XY to Fates Collide)
12:00 PM // Texas Holdém Preliminaries
3:00 PM // Giant Jenga
4:00 PM // Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG (will follow current ban list to date)
7:00 PM // Texas Holdém Preliminaries
8:00 PM // Jenga
11:00 PM // Magic: the Gathering (Format: Modern; This event will be held in the 18+ Late Night Gaming room in the Hyatt)
Sunday / May 29th10:00 AM // Pokémon TCG (Format: Expanded XY to Fates Collide)
10:00 AM // Speed Painting and Brush Off Tournament (w / Chibitainment)
12:00 PM // Texas Holdém Finals
1:00 PM // Jenga
2:00 PM // Magic: the Gathering (Format: Proxy Legacy)
3:00 PM // Munchkin
7:00 PM // Weiss Schwarz (Format: Neo Standard; Mixed language OK)
Events ScheduleFriday / May 27th 10:00 AM // How To: Texas Holdém
10:00 AM // How To: Pokémon TCG
6:00 PM // Dungeons & Dragons
Saturday / May 28th12:00 PM // Munchkin / Steve Jackson Dice Games
8:00 AM // How To: Pokémon TCG
6:00 PM // Dungeons & Dragons 3.5
Sunday / May 29th10:00 AM // Speed Painting and Brush Off Tournament (w / Chibitainment)
12:00 PM // Munchkin / Steve Jackson Dice Games
6:00 PM // Dungeons & Dragons 3.5