When: April 18 (Fri) – 20 (Sun)Where: Jacob Javits Center in ManhattanHow: Get tickets HERENew York Comic Con and New York-Tokyo are teaming up yet again to bring premium hands-on video game programming for the third year in a row. New York-Tokyo, the host of the event series “Gamers Nite Groove,” will present a diverse selection of games from some of the top publishers in the industry including: Dark Sector, Lost Odyssey, Bully: Scholarship Edition, Devil May Cry 4, The Club, Sega Superstars Tennis, Mario and Sonic, Condemned 2, and Opoona, among others. All games will be showcased for all weekend free play at the New York – Tokyo Booth, on the main floor of the convention, on giant HD screens.

[A] GNG TOURNAMENT SPRING 2008 Featuring SUPER SMASH BROS. BRAWLHardly any other introduction is needed for our Spring 2008 tournament besides:Let the brawl begin!Do you have what it takes to climb the ladder of Super Smash Brothers history? Think you can take on the best of the best in NYCC? Step right up and bring your skills, talent, and thirst for victory over to the GNG Spring Tournament 2008: Super Smash Brothers Brawl.Registration can be done only at the New York – Tokyo GNG Booth on Friday and Saturday and the competition will be held exclusively on the Variant Stage from 5:45 to 6:45.TOURNAMENT RULES:Entry Cost: $10, payable at tournament desk (cash only).Time: 5:45 Starts the first matchMax Registration: 64 playersSetup: Each contestant upon checking in will receive a randomized number for that tournament. This number will be the player’s “handle.” We will keep track of your number, and use it to call out the ladder positions. From call-out, you have 3 minutes to claim your match against your opponent. If you lose, you are disqualified and your ticket will be taken.Match Rules:1. Default settings for all games.2. Must pick random stage.3. Three stock per match, best 3 of 3 matches.4. Player must choose character from default lineup.5. Items are to be turned OFF.6. Player must keep same character for the 2/3 games (may switch after win)7. Only house controllers may be used.8. No pausing during the game.9. Any violation of the above rules will result in a VIOLATION. 2 VIOLATIONS in a tournament will result in immediate disqualification (with no refund of entrance fee).PrizesGrand Prize: 1 Limited Edition TorrelTorrel JacketFirst Prize: 2 Games, T-shirtSecond Prize: 1 GameThird Prize: T-shirtFinalists: Consolation PrizesPrizes must be claimed after final round with winning ticket numbers. If for any reason a player needs to leave the event before prize distribution, GNG staff must be informed beforehand. Player(s) unavailable to pick up prize(s) will be contacted via email to confirm their mailing address and their prize will be shipped to that address via USPS First Class Mail within 7 days.CHECK-IN: Please note you must check in 30 minutes before the tournament starts!

[B] HANDS-ON PLAY AREA SPRING 2008: THE DARK HEROES OF GAMINGThis spring’s theme for New York-Tokyo features some of the most morally ambiguous main characters in the gaming world. Whether getting rid of mutants in Dark Sector, struggling to find yourself in Lost Odyssey, fighting demons in Devil May Cry 4, fending for your life in The Club, or choosing your own path to follow in Bully: Scholarship Edition, the idea is clear: are you a paragon for your cause or are you a renegade? If that’s too tough, step on by to wind down for a quick few games of Super Smash Brothers Brawl.And of course, these games will be displayed on beautiful HDTV’s, displaying only the finest details of these top of the line games, carefully selected for this Spring’s GNG event at New York Comic Con.Come to Booth 1447, and choose your own path!

[C] FEATURED PRE-RELEASE PREVIEWSDRAGON BALL Z: BURST LIMITAtari’s new entry into the long-running Dragon Ball Z game series promises to be its biggest. Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit, coming to the Xbox360 and Playstation 3, features the most advanced graphics of any DBZ game yet! New York-Tokyo will have the game available to play at NYCC this year, months ahead of its release date! Come to our booth to find out what all the fuss is about at Booth 1447!NINJA GAIDEN IIMicrosoft has shown us what amazing things they can do for games on the Xbox360. From hits like Halo 3 and Mass Effect, Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey, it’s well known that each game is hand picked very carefully. This year we’ll be airing trailers of Ninja Gaiden II, (developed by Team Ninja / Techmo) the next installment in a legacy of legendary Ninja Gaiden titles throughout the weekend at Booth 1447. Don’t miss it!

GOTHIC LOLITA FASHION SHOWCASEIn Japan, Gothic Lolita (or “gosurori”) is a fashion subculture where Victorian styles combine with sweet “lolita” looks and dark makeup and dresses. Influenced partly by the fashions of the past as well as the many manga and anime characters being portrayed in this style, It has been a growing phenomenon amongst young Japanese women for some time. It has stayed mostly outside of the Western consciousness, until now.In association with MARUIONE, New York-Tokyo is introducing Gothic Lolita fashion direct from Tokyo, all weekend at Booth #1000A. Join us and come see real gothic, punk, and pink lolita fashions straight from Japan.

NEW YORK-TOKYO PRESENTSAMURI IN STAR OCEAN – US PREMIERESunday, April 20th – 12pm – Room 1E07

In 2012, a great solar wind poured down on the Earth, devastating humanity. To prevent this cataclysm from ever returning, a solar station was built as a shield, but when an unknown entity plots to demolish the station and destroy humanity, the fate of the entire world lies within three girls.

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