In November, Russia passed the first tournament on the legendary video games, which is familiar to many from childhood — GAME OVERNIGHT. Organized tournament hosting provider RUVDS and the Museum of Soviet arcade games.
The tournament has been available for over 20 devices that the organizers had pre-installed the necessary game. Among the latter was Mortal Kombat, Tekken, Need for Speed, Carmageddon, Mario Kart, FIFA, NHL and many others. These games are familiar to everyone, who in the early 2000s spent time at a computer.
The preliminary stage of the tournament started on 15 November, and for 10 days, it was attended more than 8,000 people. 470 participants were able to pass selection round and to participate in the competition, and the final, which was held on 30 November at the Museum of Soviet arcade games, made it to 80 people.
The games were held in three categories — fighting, racing and sports. The organizers of the tournament provider of VPS servers RUVDS and the Museum decided to use the Olympic system and for all available devices: old console, PC and arcade games.
The Museum have a special section on the playing area during the tournament, each of which was devoted to the subject. The participants divided into groups and different games in each group had their own winners. Separately, participants in the performance of the administrator RUVDS DJ Unpushible. Awarded the finalists and then made a DJ set by the legendary DJ Oguretz, he’s Sergei Mezentsev, host of the popular show “Reutov TV”.
As gifts to the finalists received a unique collectible gaming consoles. The prizes are really decent: game console electronics Videosports-3, which was made in USSR in 1980-ies, electronic information and gaming complex Search is one of the first Soviet computer Elektronika IM-37 table e-game “Football: Champions Cup” Electronic game coast guard — the sea battle Board. All games in working condition! Many other prizes and gifts were raffled among the guests and participants of the tournament.
For satiety of the participants saw to the corner Burger Heroes in the Museum. Specifically for Game Overnight came up with a Burger “SuperMario” with mushrooms and truffle cream which was only served at the event.
Those who could not personally attend the event, can visit the exhibition, which runs until 31 December. For customers RUVDS provider, VDS servers, free admission. Standard ticket price for visiting the Museum of Soviet arcade machines is 450 rubles.