Arcade Impact

Ultimate returns to BITE this year with a scaling pot bonus!

At 32 entrants we'll throw in an extra $100 to the prize pool

At 48, another $50

And at 64, ANOTHER $50

For up to $200 in pot bonuses!

REGISTER TODAY - Early Bird ends May 31st!

start.gg/BITE8

8/22 - 8/24
Hampton, VA

#BITE8 💪🕹️

Thanks to WorldFire Games T8 competitors will each receive a TEKKEN 8 UniVersus deck!

🔹Only 100 available
🔹First come first serve at WorldFire's booth
🔹Must be registered for T8 to be eligible

🎟️ bitegaming.org
🕹️ start.gg/BITE8
🏨 bit.ly/bite8hotel

#BITE8 💪🕹️

8/22 - 8/24
Hampton, VA

This year WorldFire Games is bringing organized TCG tournaments to BITE!

Featuring Magic: The Gathering & UniVersus, we'll have $1,000 minimum cash prize Main Events for both!

🎟️Badge purchase: bitegaming.org
🏨Hotel: bit.ly/bite8hotel

Early Bird ends 5/31!

#BITE8
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This year we're hosting a cosplay contest with a $300 cash prize pool for the Top 3!

Come show us what you made and maybe walk away with a nice little reward for your hard work toiling away with that fabric and foam😉

Find the rules and entry form here: forms.gle/kvnCDfMZoxNB...

#BITE8
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Ok so I have put together a press kit for #BITE8 if anyone has a blog or outlet that might be interested in it, let me know!

Also I have an updated Artist/Vendor packet w/ event info for those who may be interested in a booth at
@thebitegaming.bsky.social - reach out if you want to see it

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The champion returns!

With 1st place wins at BITE 5 & 6, Connecticut bomb-fair extraordinaire @kev-aros.bsky.social is looking for a three-peat Super Smash Bros. Ultimate win at Beast in the East 8.

Can anybody stop this Toon Link???

Register today to take on the competition!

#BITE8
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YES we know the hotel block is sold out again!

We will be working on getting additional rooms this week.

Get your badges now at bitegaming.org!

#BITE8

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We've been approved as a TWT Dojo again!

Let's beat last year's numbers and hit that 96+ tier at #BITE8

Badge: bitegaming.org
Tourney Reg: start.gg/BITE8
Hotel Room Block: bit.ly/bite8hotel

Early Bird ends May 31st

8/22-8/24
Hampton, VA

#TWT2025

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You guys just about booked our entire hotel block already - but that's fine cuz we just got more rooms added! Book your room at bit.ly/bite8hotel

We've also gotten some artist/vendor & panel/performance applications, so expect to hear from us soon if you submitted one

#BITE8 💪🕹️

Our Special Events lineup is looking bigger and better than ever

Friday night we'll be hosting a COTW Random Select Tournament, the return of our NC vs VA T8 Crew Battle, a TEKKEN Tag 2 Pair Play Tournament, and more!

(Special Event champs will get one of these bad boys)

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#BITE8

#BITE8 reg is LIVE!

There's all sorts of ways to get involved too:
-sell your art at booth
-volunteer
-commentate a tourney
-host a tourney (for your favorite game that didn't make it into the lineup)

Find the forms at linktr.ee/theBITEGaming (and at start.gg/BITE8)

8/22-8/24
Hampton, VA

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We have a few more FGC TOs to introduce!

This year @madisonturner.bsky.social is helping us bring Smash back to BITE, TekkenGeezus will be overseeing our various Calibur titles as part of SoulChargeFGC once again, and we're excited to bring on sugar bear as our COTW Captain!

#BITE8 💪🕹️

If you didn't already know, we're adding some new faces to our staff this year!

We're honored to be working with these community leaders to bring you the best East Coast FGC regional we can for the fighting game players of the Carolinas and DMV 💪🕹️

Stay tuned for more announcements!

The Beast In The East's on bsky!

Make sure to give us a follow so you can stay up to date with event announcements 💪🕹️

YouTube video by Arcade Impact VOD Mashers Paradise 4 TEKKEN 8

T8 VOD
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixl2...

YouTube video by Arcade Impact VOD Mashers Paradise 4 GGST

Strive VOD
www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_Ym...

Masher's Paradise 4 results continued:

MvCIB
🥇AI | Discount_Hero
🥈AI | SonGohanX
🥉BB | Scrub

Rivals 2
🥇AI | SonGohanX
🥈Gubbymack
🥉CCU | DJWhaleTrain

Thanks for coming out to Masher's Paradise 4! And thanks WorldFire Games for hosting us

#myrtlebeachfgc 💪🕹️

Results 🧵:
GGST
🥇MASH | layne!
🥈Heihachi DB2
🥉pearlbot

T8
🥇BB | Scrub
🥈CCU | Lunar
🥉AI | Discount_Hero

SF6
🥇RTS | GrimTG
🥈AI | Discount_Hero
🥉MASH | layne!

Don't forget, Masher's Paradise tomorrow at
WorldFire Games in Surfside!

If you live near Myrtle Beach, come out for SF6, T8, GGST, MvCIB, and Rivals 2!

More info (rulesets, individual game start times, pre-registration): start.gg/mashers4

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Looking for fighting games in Myrtle Beach?

Next weekend Masher's Paradise is coming to
WorldFire Games in Surfside!

Join us on Sunday, Jan 26 for SF6, T8, GGST, MvCIB, and Rivals 2!

Pre-register at start.gg/mashers4

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Reminding everyone to have a safe & fun New Year's Eve and a Happy New Year!

We'll be back with our next Myrtle Beach area fighting game tournament on 1/26 and hope to see lots of new faces in 2025 - pre-register at start.gg/mashers4

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Myrtle Beach Gaming/Esports Interest For those located in SC, NC, VA, and GA, please respond to this survey to the best of your ability

I can neither confirm nor deny that something could be cooking in Myrtle Beach in the future...

Filling out this survey would be super helpful!

(this is primarily directed at residents in SC, NC, VA, and GA, but you are welcome to respond if you live elsewhere too)

forms.gle/PU7AtWfMBmRb...

Newer to fighting games & maybe even struggling a little bit with them? (it's ok, we've all been there)

I used my experience figuring out methods to learn & level up despite my own learning disabilities & brain fog to give you some tips!

Read the full guide here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

The #FGC has historically been grassroots & offline, so it relies on local tournament organizers to grow & support the community around the globe

If you're looking to establish your own local tourney, here's a guide to help you get started as a new TO!

Full guide: docs.google.com/document/u/1...

(repost from other platforms)

Just messing around in the lab trying to understand combo structure better

Kinda situational I guess but feel free to steal these

(FENG GUIDE IN BIO)

#TEKKEN #TEKKEN8 #FengWei 💪🕹️

Did you know that we're the long-time FGC TOs of Myrtle Beach, SC?

From the arcade era classics to modern new releases, we share our love of fighting games with our community, online and off!

If you're looking for the local MB FGC, you'll find it here: discord.gg/VkNTM9fvhP

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