May is Video Game Challenge month at Bookmans Entertainment Exchange and just like last year, there are tournaments and events throughout the month.

What does this have to do with DEVASTATION you ask? Well, as in year’s past, the DEVASTATION team brings a few of our gaming set-ups and runs the larger tournaments for Bookmans. This year we are hosting the Super Street Fighter IV and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 tournaments at the Mesa and Phoenix Locations. These are free events and players enter and compete for a slew of Bookmans prizes and trophies.

Here is the information for the Super Street Fighter IV and Modern Warfare 2 tournaments:

These rules apply to all games:
- All games are played in a double-elimination format.

- Any games that end in a draw are to be replayed with the same exact settings, characters, songs, etc.

- All macros available via the in-game controller configuration menu are allowed.

- Hardware macros, rapid-fire, or other hardware assisted mechanisms are strictly forbidden.

- Pausing/disconnecting from a game, accidentally or intentionally, may force you to forfeit a round/match.

- – -Determination is solely the bracket/tournament manager’s discretion.

- Wired controllers only, wireless controllers are forbidden.

- Game and system tampering is forbidden.

- – -Attempting to swap out any game, hardware, save, or character data will result in a disqualification.
- You are expected to bring your own controller/arcade stick to play on. “Loaners” may be available.
- The tournament rules/format may be altered to accommodate player entries, time or other circumstances at any point

Super Street Fighter IV
Date: Saturday, May 8th
Time: 1:00 PM Registration, 2:00 PM Tournament Start (tentative)
Location: Mesa Location, 1056 S. Country Club Drive Mesa, Arizona, 85210
Bookman’s SSFIV Event Page

Rules:
Game Mode: Versus

Event Type: Singles/One-Player versus One-Player (1v1)

Game Version: US Playstation 3

Game Rounds: 2 out of 3

Matches to Win: 2 out of 3

Round Timer: Default/99
Change Characters: Only the loser of a match can change their character, the winner must use the same

Modern Warfare 2
Date: Saturday, May 15th
Time: 1:00 PM Registration, 2:00 PM Tournament Start (tentative)
Location: Phoenix Location, 8034 North 19th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona, 85021
Bookman’s MW2 Event Page

Rules:
Game Mode: Team Deathmatch

Event Type: Team/Two-Player versus Two-Player (2v2)

Game Version: US Xbox 360

Games to Win: 1 out of 1

Time Limit: 10 Minutes

Score Limit: 7500 Points

Number of Lives: Unlimited

Respawn Delay: None

Max Health: Normal

Health Regeneration: Normal

KillCam: Enabled

Spectating: Disabled

Wave Spawn Delay: None

Force Respawn: Enabled

Radar Always On: No

Friendly Fire: Disabled

Headshots Only: Disabled

Perks: Enabled

Killstreak Rewards: Enabled

Hardcore Mode: Disabled

3rd Person: Disabled

- Teams either agree on a map or an official will force a selection.

- Players will have 2 minutes to set up controls, custom classes, and settings.

An infraction of any of these rules may lead to your team to an immediate forfeit/disqualification.

- No leaving the normal boundaries of a Map.

- Players/teams/coaches may not look at an opposing Player’s TV/monitor or projected/displayed screen.

- Any perceived sign or intention of cheating.

- Ending/disconnecting a Game without an official’s permission.

As we mentioned, Bookmans will be holding events throughout the month and here is a link to all those details: Mario Kart Wii and Gamecube, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Challenge Course, Masquerade Ball and Costume Contest

http://www.bookmans.com/content/video-game-challenge-schedule