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Registration is up! Go to www.apex-series.com /registration

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Hey all! Apex 2014, the biggest Smash tournament is back! We have a lot in store for you guys this year. As always we took all feedback we could and implemented it into our new event.

(All games will be played on Xbox, while Smash will be played on Wii/GC/N64 respectively)

• Super Smash Bros. Brawl Singles ($15) - $1,000 Pot Bonus

• Super Smash Bros. Brawl Doubles ($10 Per Person) - 128 Team Cap

• Super Smash Bros. Melee Singles ($15) - $1,000 Pot Bonus

• Super Smash Bros. Melee Doubles ($10 Per Person) - 128 Team Cap

• Super Smash Bros. ($10 Per Person) - 128 Man Cap - $200 Pot Bonus

• Project M ($10 Per Person) - 192 Man Cap - $200 Pot Bonus

• Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Version 2012 ($10) - $1,000 Pot Bonus

• Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 ($10) - $1,000 Pot Bonus

• King of Fighters XIII ($10) - $200 Pot Bonus

• Tekken Tag Tournament 2 ($10) - $200 Pot Bonus

• Injustice – Gods Among Us ($10) - $500 Pot Bonus

• Pokemon X/Y ($10 Per Person) - $200 Pot Bonus TCG + VGC!

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We have moved to a new venue this year. We decided that the best venue we could get for all attendees would be a hotel. After spending weeks looking for a perfect venue we found one:

DoubleTree by Hilton ​

200 Atrium Drive, Somerset ​

New Jersey 08873 ​

Here are some amazing features:

Situated on 16 manicured acres, in the thriving business community of Somerset, NJ

Adjacent to the 62,000-square-foot Garden State Convention Center

Just minutes from world-class shopping, dining and nightlife

Within one hour of Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore and Manhattan

Approximately 14 miles from the corporate jet runways of Princeton Airport

Just 35 minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Approximately 85 miles from JFK International Airport and LaGuardia Airport

Precor Fitness Center, with top-notch cardiovascular and weight-training equipment

Flat screen televisions

Tuscany Restaurant , acclaimed for its hearty breakfasts, delicious lunches, and Northern Italian dinner entrées

TK's Lounge, offering lighter fare and cocktails, along with DJ and karaoke

Outdoor Tiki Bar, serving light meals and beverages poolside

Tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts, located on our beautiful grounds

19-station Circuit Fitness Course, a unique jogging amenity around the hotel's grounds

Complimentary parking for all guests

DoubleTree's signature warm chocolate chip cookie welcome

Centrally located concierge, to assist with all your needs

Friendly, multilingual staff helps you enjoy your stay

Hilton HHonors, frequent guest rewards program

The place has everything you need to relax after your matches, or even an alternative place to hang out doing off hours of the event. Do not lose a chance and stay anywhere else. Staying here is THE place to be.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

To reserve please call 1-800-222-TREE and ask for reservations for the Apex 2014 Tournament room block.

We have worked very hard for these rooms and can gladly announce that all rooms will be a group rate of

$99.00/Night

. This is a big decrease from last year so use these rooms to your full advantage!

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We have four big streamers ready for this event. We can tell you that, in addition to those, there is already a Salty Suite planned by Team Hazmat themselves.

We also will be having the return of Hold Back to Block interviews ( See http://crosscounter.tv/apex-2013-interviews-from-hold-back-to-block / ) as their amazing talents will be welcome to come again.

Screwattack will be returning to provide more fun antics and interviews as well. Stay tuned for more from them.

OCReMix will be providing us with a new album. Details are already on their site at http://ocremix.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43510 . Want to be a part of the album? Put your music there!

Apex Tournament Series is proud to announce the Apex 2014 pot bonuses so far. Thanks to Play-Asia, CEO Gaming, and Megabus for sponsoring the event with the following bonuses prizes.

Super Smash Bros. Melee - $1,000

Super Smash Bros. Brawl - $1,000

Street Fighter 4 Arcade Edition - $1,000

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 - $1,000

Super Smash Bros. [Nintendo 64] - $200

Pokémon Trading Card Game - $200

Pokémon X/Y - $200

Project M - $200

Injustice Gods Among Us - $200

King of Fighters ‘13 - $200

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 - $200

We are still gathering more sponsors for Apex, so don't be surprised to see these pot bonuses go up in the future!

In addition to the wonderful line up above, Apex is proud to play host to a variety of side events.

Side Games Include:

• SkullGirls ($10 Per Person)

• Persona 4 ($10 Per Person)

• BlazBlue: ChronoPhantasma ($10 Per Person)

• Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate ($10 Per Person)

• Soul Calibur V($10 Per Person)

• Mortal Kombat 9($10 Per Person)

• GG Accent Core +R ($10 Per Person)

Registration for side events will take place at the door!

-Travel Info

All travel info is available here:

-Indie Developer

Want to bring your game to Apex 2014 to show? Please make sure to read all the F.A.Q's and Guidelines over at:

Signing-up does not guarantee you a spot. Applications will stay up until the end of November. You will know if you are accepted by early December.

- Artist Alley

Here’s the lowdown on everything before taking part in the alley. You, as a participant, are required to read these rules for participation.

If you don’t adhere to all of these you will not be allowed to participate.

The rules and regulations are located here:

This is an application for interest to be involved with Apex 2014:

This does not guarantee you a spot in the event! Applications will stay up until mid to end of November and acceptance letters will go out early December.

-Player Registration

Here you may create an account, and register for Apex 2014:

https://www.apex-series.com/registration/ . Please note this uses a new account system than the Apex 2013 site, and all accounts must be re-created.

Registration price increase is November 10th at 11:59pm EST! ​

-Volunteer Registration

Each year, as the event grows larger, we are always in need of larger volunteer staff to help make the event run smoothly and amazingly! We’re looking for people to dedicate their time in many different aspects such as pool refs, registration desk, badge checks to name a few. We’re also looking for off site volunteers (article writers, social media managers) to help out. We ask that you fill out a position that you looking to help out with (even if it’s not listed) and even if you don’t know that you be willing to work any position during the event.

We will be having more information about the event coming soon.

This year is our year. We have a lot going for us and we are excited to present this to you. We expect everyone to get hyped at Apex 2014 and to continue making this event the biggest and best for all Smash games!

Collusion of any kind with your competitors is considered cheating. If the Tournament Director determines that any competitor is colluding to manipulate the results or intentionally underperforming, the collaborating players may be immediately disqualified. This determination is to be made at the sole discretion of the Tournament Director. Anyone disqualified in this manner forfeits all rights to any titles or prizes they might have otherwise earned for that tournament.

You can sign up on our site to be a part of the Apex 2014 Qualifiers Season!