Well now that Atlus has made their announcement I think it's time for us to get official with this event, here are the details:
When: Saturday June, 30 2011.
Time: Sign ups start as soon as the event opens until 1:OO PM, the tournament starts shaprtly at 2:00 PM.
Fee: There will be a $10 registration fee which will go to the prize pot.
Format: 2/3 matches, double elimination. Grand finals will be 3/5 matches.
Rules: All characters are allowed, winner keeps same characters but can change the starting order.
System: We will be using 2 Taito Type X2 boards with Jamma adaptors.
International players: we have confirmed Kunio aka No.17 from Japan, El Rosa From Mexico. A European player is shceduled to come however details are still pending.
Staff: Giby, Kane317 and me.
Prizes: We will be splitting the pot amongs top 6, plus we are raising a bonus pot which at the moment is around $700. The bonus pot will also be split amongs top 6.
More Prizes: If you don't make top 6 you still have a chance to walk away with a prize, Atlus has given us the following gifts for the tournament:
1. Mai Shiranui figure, valued at $340.
http://www.amazon.com/Shiranui-Hipline-Version-Omega-Figure/dp/B003OIBDHE/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1310796087&sr=8-141. A sketch signed by the illustrator. (No Reference)
3. KOF XIII Arcade posters (see below)
http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_full_width/hash/ed/75/ed757a134582e493353f84768c0ed954.jpgWe are going to raffle this prizes for those who don't make top 6, all you gotta do is sign up for the tournament.
This event is possible thanks to the effort from snk-capcom.com, orochinagi.com and dreamcancel.com. We would also like to thank SNKPlaymore for their support and a very special thank you to the ATLUS USA Staff for everything they are doing with KOF XIII.
Any questions please feel free to contact me or any of the staff members.