NYC we are back for #DTNR2 🗽 DTN 2026 returns as #DTNRetro2 Championship Edition for our 12 YEAR ANNIVERSARY this year at NXT LEGACI GAMING in the heart of Times Square, NEW YORK CITY on OCTOBER 9th-11th ! Sponsored & Presented by @FightingRetro @TeamStrike1st @CitiGaming @ArcadeCandyCo @DRB3000 @LdaAnd @ArcadeBrooklyn @RichKidAcademy @PlayAllGaming @FrostyFightClub @CombatFGC @Rolento13 @bklynvideogames & more ! Featuring the 25th Anniversary of #CapcomVsSNK2 & #CVSPro with Special Events the first ever CVS2 EO World Championship, Original Version #CVS2 National Championship, & CAPCOM VS SNK 1 Pro National Championship presented by #CapcomVsSNKLeague #CVSLeague . We also have a crazy line up of amazing Old School Retro & New School games including STREET FIGHTER 3 Third Strike, MARVEL VS CAPCOM 2, SAMURAI SHODOWN, STREET FIGHTER ALPHA 3 UPPER, FATAL FURY City of The Wolves, 2XKO, VIRTUA FIGHTER 5 R.E.V.O WORLD STAGE, INVINCIBLE VS, MARVEL TOKON, STREET FIGHTER 6, TEKKEN 8, & more ! Here is a quick breakdown of some of what to expect at #DefendTheNorth #DTN2026 🇺🇸 : * Product Vendors / Artist Alley * Cosplay Contest * Prizes, Raffles, & Giveaways * Live Music Performances * Special Guests * Live Streaming / Recorded Tournament Uploads Check back soon for updates, sign up info, etc. Registration page will be launching this Summer ! If you are interested in being apart of the staff, a vendor, music performer, or a special guest / speaker at the last true grass roots FGC regional tournament, please contact RetroFightingGodFestival@gmail.com 🇺🇸 DTN Theme Song by @TRIDER101 🎵 DefendTheNorth.com #FightingGameCommunity #FGC #NewYork #NYC #RetroFightingGodFestival #RFGF #NxtLegaciGaming

EVO 2026 is almost here ! #StrikeFirstGaming , @FightingRetro ( RFGF ) #RetroFightingGodFestival , #ArcadeCandyCo & more will be presenting CAPCOM VS SNK 1 PRO, STREET FIGHTER ALPHA 3 UPPER, CAPCOM FIGHTING EVOLUTION aka CAPCOM FIGHTING JAM with *FREE ENTRY* for all 3, Registration is *Live* below ⬇️ Start.gg/EVO2026-CFC2 StrikeFirstGaming.com Fighting Game Community FGC get ready for the @EVO World Championships 🏆#EVO2026 ! FREE ENTRY with medals, prizes, & giveaways for TOP 8 - Sponsored by @TeamStrike1st @FightingRetro @ArcadeCandyCo @CitiGaminG @DefendTheNorth @RichKidAcademy @CombatFGC @ArcadeBrooklyn @FrostyFightClub , #CapcomVsSNKLeague & more to be announced ! Stay Tuned everyone ! Hosted by SFG | RFGF | DR.B aka GALAXY B @DRB3000 , CCS | RFGF | @LdaAnd , also in the mix is RFGF | @Chano20XX & NDC | RFGF | @Rolento13 . This will be played on the CAPCOM FIGHTING COLLECTION 2 for PS5 ! See you at EVO everyone 🏆 Link for EVO 2026 SF ALPHA 3 UPPER, CVS1 PRO, CAPCOM FIGHTING JAM below. Also here is the registry for ALL of the EVO BYOC Community Tournaments ⬇️ start.gg/hub/byoc-tournament…

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We outside!!! The City of Yonkers will officially rename the corner of School Street and Brook Street “Earl ‘DMX’ Simmons Way” THIS Friday at 2:30pm. Come thru and help us celebrate the Dog in his hometown. Let’s goooo! 🐾🐾🐾

MvC2 [Pre-CTD25]: Kest - Storm Nefarious 2003 Circle Reset aka Forbidden Tech. @P_V1RUS Highlight from a match vs VDO at a Pre-CTD25 NYC Marvel Session on Dreamcast (DCHDMI) on 5/29/26. #MvC2 #FGC #NYC #Marvel

🥳 #CB2026 #StrikeFirstGaming #SFG #TeamStrike1st #FGC 🏆 When one of us wins WE ALL WIN ! @ComboBreaker 2026 with the Champion of Virtua Fighter 5 REVO World Stage our own @GentThief & Top 8 of Bloody Roar Extreme @DRB3000 🇺🇸 #ComboBreaker StrikeFirstGaming.com @VF_SEGA @SEGA @vf_official @vfdotcom @VFCROSSROADS @ArcadeFutures @ErnestoLopezJr @G4TV

MvC2: VDO - Ken Rogue Kiss to Tatsu Infinite (48 hits) [11 Reps]. Highlight from a match vs JustAmazing at a Pre-CTD25 NYC Marvel Session on Dreamcast (DCHDMI) on 5/29/26. #MvC2 #FGC #NYC #Marvel

A match of mine at @ComboBreaker 2026 #CB2026 in Samurai Shodown ⚔️ Shout Out to my sponsors @TeamStrike1st @RichKidAcademy & my co-sponsors @ArcadeCandyCo @DefendTheNorth @CitiGaming @JunkFoodArcades #SamSho #GalaxyB #SamuraiShodown #StrikeFirstGaming #SamSho7 #SamuraiShodown7 #SNK #ComboBreaker2026 #ComboBreaker @SNKPofficial @snk_esports_hub @SNKPofficial_jp @snk

SFC版ストリートファイター２発売から３４周年、おめでとうございます㊗️ #ドット絵 #pixelart

WANT TO LEARN MORE VF? Chanchai’s Dojo is TONIGHT! Tuesdays: 7:30 PST (10:30pm EST) • Ask me anything about Virtua Fighter on stream! • Group Simultaneous Sparring Session • Find Sparring Partners • All Skill Levels Welcome • Hands on Feedback twitch.tv/chanchai_vf/

Celebrated with my @TeamStrike1st teammate @GentThief on main stage as Gentleman Thief wins the Winner’s Finals on his way to taking the Grand Championship of @ComboBreaker #CB2026 VIRTUA FIGHTER 5 R.E.V.O World Stage tournament in Chicago presented by @sega @VF_SEGA @vf_official 🇺🇸 #StrikeFirstGaming StrikeFirstGaming.com Shout Out to #SFG #TeamStrike1st ‘s sponsor @ArcadeCandyCo 🙏🏾 Commentary by @LimyPorcupine & @Shidosha 🎙️ Outfit by @bbcicecream @bbcicecream_nyc @AAPE_OFFICIAL @BAPEOFFICIAL @ABathingApeUS #ComboBreaker #GalaxyB #SEGA #VirtuaFighter5 #VF5RWS #VF5 #VirtuaFighter5RevoWorldStage

Get hype for Summer Carnival '26 chekc out this vid from @Zirolux Abbut a typical night at EC3 Arcade! Register for SC'26 at ec3arcade.com/events/sc26 youtube.com/shorts/WW4L0Cy4x…

Join us for Week 2 of June for a doubleheader featuring Heavy Smash and Windjammers! On Sunday, we'll be playing #CVS2 with @DRB3000 and his crew, The Capcom Vs. SNK League! Come have some fun! @teamstrike1st @CobraKaiTone @SouthpawRock_ start.gg/tournament/frosty-f…

Our own @AdamYuki on Main Stage of @EvoJapan_info @EVO JAPAN 2026 playing VIRTUA FIGHTER 5 REVO World Stage 🇯🇵 We had a blast at #EVOJapan2026 ! This event was so epic that we sent our USA teammates Adam Yuki & @CobraKaiTone to represent #SFG #StrikeFirstGaming #TeamStrike1st 🇺🇸 StrikeFirstGaming.com #VirtuaFighter5RevoWorldStage #VF5RWS #VirtuaFighter5 #VF5 #Sega #Japan #AdamYuki #VirtuaFighter5Revo @SEGA @VF_SEGA @vf_official @VFCROSSROADS @vfdotcom @FightingRetro

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見たこともない街 聞いたこともない物語 新たな『VIRTUA FIGHTER』が動き出す 『VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS』 2027年発売予定 #VFCR

#EVO2026 Pre-Party by #StrikeFirstGaming You are officially invited to join us for an evening of gaming, food, networking, and community as we celebrate Strike First Gaming ( SFG ) at @EVO 2026 hosted by our own @FusungC aka Cookye ! Thursday, June 25th, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Stream at : Youtube.com/@TeamStrike1st StrikeFirstGaming.com Come relax, connect, and experience an exciting social gathering featuring: Casual gaming setups, Live stream entertainment throughout the evening. Great vibes, community interaction, and networking opportunities Complimentary Home-Cooked Dinner Menu Includes: Stewed Chicken • Steamed White Rice • Baked Macaroni & Cheese • Barbecue Spare Ribs • Sautéed String Beans • Lemon Cake • Chocolate Cake • Assorted Refreshments • This is a non-alcoholic event designed to provide a welcoming, laid-back, and enjoyable atmosphere for all guests attending. We look forward to bringing together gamers, content creators, tournament organizers, competitors, supporters, and friends for a memorable evening as we begin the next evolution of #TeamStrike1st 🏆 RSVP to: 702-490-2553 to reserve your attendance. Space is limited to 40 guests ! (Event location Shared upon RSVP) Flyer designed by @DRB3000

This one is for my #Leverless controller users. @brookgamingfans will always have you covered with their newly released #BrookGaming #Starburst here’s a review youtu.be/o0le2iWA7jo?si=UKPZ… Links are in the description to purchase yours today!

Another victory for #StrikeFirstGaming Our own @Banok aka Crazy Drunk an @EVO & multiple major fighting game tournament medalist & finalist wins online fresh after our own @GentThief wins @ComboBreaker ! Congrats SFG | CRAZY DRUNK for the #TeamStrike1st win ! @SEGA 🥇 SFG | @Banok ( Crazy Drunk ) 🥈 @JackoRcb 🥉 @DaRockReaper Comms: @VFHarpoon & @mann_brick #VirtuaFighter5RevoWorldStage #VF5 #VF5RWS #VirtuaFighter #VF #FGC #VirtuaFighter5 #SEGA #CrazyDrunk @VF_SEGA @vf_official @vfdotcom

MVCI Beyond Clash of The Stones Season 5 Ranbat Online Series #1 6/6/26 8pm EST (5pm PST) Hosted By: UG & TNS (USA/Canada & Wired Only) Sign Up Page: challonge.com/tournaments/si… Stream: Twitch.tv/UntamedGaming2 Matcherino: matcherino.com/tournaments/2… #UG #TNS #MVCIBeyond #MVCIB

I’m proud to have made Top 8 in this epic event !!!! Peace & GOD BLESS 🖖🏾🙏🏾 @TeamStrike1st @FightingRetro Congrats to @JeriTheOG & @_NaN_EX !