Furry Weekend Atlanta Video Gaming


 

Welcome to the Furry Weekend Atlanta Video Game Room! From old to new, solo to multiplayer, competitive or not, we’ve got you covered.  Located on the Galleria level at the Hilton Atlanta Hotel, you’ll find a full arcade, consoles from retro to modern, speed runners, developer booths, and more!

Location

Hilton Atlanta

Galleria Level

Hours

Thursday         TBD

Friday              TBD

Saturday          TBD

Sunday             TBD

Arcade Gaming


 

Bigger, better, faster, stronger. Save Point returns to Furry Weekend Atlanta with more game cabinets, more pinball, and more space.

https://savepointmd.square.site

Console Gaming


 

More consoles, more games. Featuring Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 consoles, and PlayStation 5 consoles. Featuring the latest in fighting games including Street Fighter VI and Tekken 8, alongside fan favorites like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, there’s something for everyone!

Retro Gaming


 

Following the trend, retro gaming is back and better than ever. We are bringing back all your favorite 6th generation consoles, including Nintendo GameCube, Xbox, Dreamcast, and PlayStation 2, and emulation stations featuring all your favorite NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, and Nintendo 64 games, and more!

Speed Running


 

We heard you loved the Fastest Furs, so we’re excited to bring them back with new speedruns. Oh, and if you’re interested in joining their furry speedrunning community, there will be panels for that too!

https://fastestfurs.com/schedule

Tournaments


 

We’re back at it again with more tournaments than ever before. Fighting game tournaments, racing games, first person shooters, and even virtual reality and pinball. There’s a tournament for nearly every taste.

  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
  • Beat Saber
  • Street Fighter VI
  • Tekken 8
  • Mortal Kombat 1
  • More…
Tournament signups will begin 1-2 weeks prior to the convention. Please signup for a start.gg account and visit this link to sign up when tournament signups open.

https://www.start.gg/tournament/furry-weekend-atlanta-2024

Tournament Schedule


 

Thursday, May 8, 2025

TBD

Friday, May 9, 2025

TBD

Saturday, May 10, 2025

TBD

Sunday, May 11, 2025

TBD

Tournament Rules


 

Street Fighter 6

  • Max 128 Players
  • Single Elimination (semi-final losers fight for 3rd)
  • Default settings
  • All OPTION settings are default settings except for the following two settings. Pause Menu on Long Hold ON
  • 2/3 Rounds per Game2/3 Games per Set
  • 3/5 Games for Top 8 finals
  • Winner of previous game must keep same character
  • Loser of previous game may switch character
  • Random stage select (players may opt for an agreed stage*)
  • *Training Room stage is banned from Tournament Play
  • Dynamic control type is banned
  • In-battle Accessibility Settings may be turned ON if the Tournament Organizer deems that the setting is physically necessary.*

Mortal Kombat 1

  • Max 128 Players
  • Single Elimination (semi-final losers fight for 3rd)
  • Tournament Mode Default Options
  • 2/3 Rounds per Game
  • 3/5 Games per Set
  • Random stage select
  • Winner of the previous game must keep the same character and kameo.
  • Loser of previous game may switch stage (with same character and kameo) or switch character and kameo (with random stage)

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

  • Max 256 Players
  • Single Elimination
  • Stock: 3
  • Time Limit: 7 Minutes
  • Items: Off
  • Stage Hazards: Off
  • Final Smash Meter: Off
  • Sprits: Off
  • Starter Stages
    • Battlefield
    • Town & City
    • Small Battlefield
    • Pokémon Stadium 2
    • Smashville
  • Counter picks
    • Hollow Bastion
    • Final Destination
    • Kalos Pokémon League

Pokemon

Dance Dance Revolution

  • Max 20 Players
  • Seeding of the single elimination bracket will be done based on EX scores from the qualifier song (Onegai Darling ESP 11) Byes will be given as needed.
  • Each round will be a best of 3 songs determined by EX score (tiebreakers decided by regular score)
  • 5 songs will be drawn at random each round with the use of an online generator
  • A single round of rock paper scissors will be played, the winner has the choice to either veto a song from the set first or choose their play side, the other person may then do the same
  • If a song is not available on the fwa cabinet, a new 5 songs will be drawn
  • If both players are in agreement, an entirely new set of songs may be drawn
  • The first round will consist of songs rated 12-14, the second round 13-15, the 3rd round 14-17, and the finals 15-18
  • We ask that everyone who signs up stays to watch their fellow dancers, however if you wish to leave during other rounds, we will DM you when your round is approaching, if you do not show up within 10 minutes of when your round starts, it will be forfeit to the opponent
  • The judges will be watching for technical issues such as misfires, and may potentially deem a replay of a certain song necessary
  • https://www.start.gg/tournament/fwa-crossofur-2023/details

Tekken 8

  • Max 128 Players
  • Single Elimination (semi-final losers fight for 3rd)
  • Tournament Mode Default Settings
  • 3/5 Rounds per Game
  • 2/3 Games per Set
  • 3/5 Games for Winners, Losers & Grand Finals
  • Random stage select for Game 1
  • Winner of previous game must keep same character
  • Loser of previous game may switch stage (with same character) or switch character (with random stage)
  • There will be no customizing of colors, names, or items at any time before or during a tournament match. Any player that does so will be given a loss of round.

Halo 2

  • Max 128 Players
  • Single Elimination
  • Free For All
  • Base Weapons
  • No vehicles

Synth Riders

  • Unlimited Players
  • Top 3 high scores
  • One song, unlimited attempts
  • Expert level difficulty

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

  • Max 128 Players
  • Single Elimination
  • 4 Player Race
  • Top 2 Players move on

Jubeat

  • Max 32 Players
  • Format will be based on the number of players:
    • 2-11: Round Robin
    • 12-17: Double Elimination
    • 18-32: Single Elimination
  • Matches are best of 3 songs
  • Tiebreakers:
    • 1 Song
    • Randomly Chosen
    • Difficulty 9

Virtual Reality


 

We are happy to be bringing Baz LLC back with more space and more games to choose from and an all new VR experience you won’t find anywhere else.

Developers


 

We’re working hard to bring new and interesting gaming related content, including content from independent developers like Stormy Nights, who brought us “Breeze in the Clouds.”

This year, you’ll see:
- AIM by Salt Free Interactive
- MycoRelic by Sandy Dingo Games
- Breeze in the Clouds by Stormy Nights
- Rise of Stones (Tentative) by Wodanco LLC.
- Super Tux Advance by Kelvin Shadewing

Questions? Email [email protected]