On March 22nd 23rd, in Rome , will be attended the Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Ver 2012 international tournament; an event organized in collaboration with the Extraball arcade center, Capcom and Arcade Extreme.
On Saturday, march 22nd, at 2 pm, Fabio Kenobit Bortolotti will play a 30 minutes long live 8 bit performance on his own Game Boy console, entertaining the crowd with an original Street Fighter tribute.
WHERE: The event will take place at the Extraball Arcade Center in Piazza Pio XI, Rome.
WHEN: March, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd, (the program of each day will be available as soon as possible).
FEE: €20 (Registration via Paypal:
http://www.arcade-extreme.com/roadtoultra/?page_id=38)
AWARDS ( in update ) :
- First prize : €300 + XBox One console system + Sponsors' prizes + Throphy.
- Second Place : €200 + Sponsors' prizes + Throphy.
- Third prize : €150 +Sponsors' prizes + Throphy.
The sponsors' prizes will be detailed in the coming weeks .
Tournament rules:
- Version : Xbox 360 1:07
- 1vs1
- Versus Mode
- Default Settings Arcade
- No Character ban
- No Character lock (the first set looser can change his Character)
- No Costume ban
- No Color ban
- No Ultra Lock (after the first set both players can change their Ultra )
- No Stage ban
- Format : Double Elimination Bracket Pools + Top 24
- Pools : Best of 3 , in case ofa draw game there will be an instant playoff, the first 3 players for each group will go through.
- Pools : Victory 2-0 : 3 points / win 2-1 : 2 points / Loss 1-2 : 1 point / 0-2 Loss : 0 points. The scores will be considered only in case of an even score in the number of wins.
- Double Elimination Bracket Top 24 : Best of 3 , Final Winners , Losers Final and Grand Final Best of 5 . No break-even expected, immediate playoff .
- Blind pick or player side through a "Rock, Paper, Scissor" match available if requested.
- Turbo stick or pad wireless banned
Aside of the main tournament , designed for experienced players , there will be a small side tournament dedicated to casual users and those who want to try Capcom's fighting game without necessarily fighting against the pro players.
SIDE TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FEE : €5
During the event there will be freeplay stations available to allow visitors to try the game, compete with friends or simply have fun together. Prizes to be determined.
OFFICIAL SCHEDULE
Saturday March 22nd
10:00 AM – Opening / Freeplay *
11:30 AM – Main Event Pools
01:45 PM – Lunch Break / Fabio Kenobit Bortolotti’s DJ set preparation
02:00 PM – 8 bit Street Fighter Tribute DJ set by Fabio Kenobit Bortolotti
02:45 PM – Main Event Pools
06:00 PM – Side Event
09:00 PM – Day 1 end
* Freeplay stations will be available for the entire event.
Sunday March 23rd
10:00 AM – Opening / Freeplay *
11:30 AM – Main Event Bracket
01:45 PM – Lunch Break
02:30 PM – Main Event Bracket
07:30 PM – Money Matches / Team Battle **
09:00 PM – Closing event
* Freeplay stations will be available for the entire event.
** Money Matches and Team Battle will depend on Main Event’s ending timing.
