Already excited for attending @thebitegaming.bsky.social for the first time this year due to some just miraculous timing on my part. Blessed also to have friends who are willing to house me during my road trips.

This is the FINAL WEEK to get the EARLY BIRD BADGE PRICING for Beast in the East 8!! If you want to save some money, make sure to grab your badge this week because early bird prices end when May ends. RVA Smash is bringing Smash Ultimate to this year's @thebitegaming.bsky.social Beast in the East 8

Reminder that Early Bird ends SATURDAY! Visit our startgg for more info on all our various activities and tournaments (and to register for tourneys) And get your badge at our website! 💪🕹️

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I think after getting 90 entrants last year, we can definitely hit the 96+ Tier at #BITE8! Remember, Early Bird is ending SOON! 💪🕹️

Thinking about applying to be an artist or vendor at #BITE8 but still on the fence? Take a look at the info packet we put together for artists and vendors who may want to know a little more about The Beast In The East before committing to a booth! docs.google.com/presentation... 💪🕹️

We're a #TWT2025 Dojo again! 🎟️Badge purchase: bitegaming.org 🕹️Tournament reg: start.gg/BITE8 🏨Hotel: bit.ly/bite8hotel 🖊️Application forms to get involved with the event: linktr.ee/theBITEGaming August 22nd-24th Hampton, VA Early Bird ends 5/31! #BITE8 #TEKKEN8 💪🕹️

Calling all cosplayers! We're hosting our 2nd cosplay contest and this year we're throwing in some cash prizes! Sign ups: forms.gle/kvnCDfMZoxNB... Badge: bitegaming.org More event info & tourney reg: www.start.gg/BITE8 EARLY BIRD ENDS 5/31! #BITE8 💪🕹️

We've just added SSBU Doubles! Go to startgg to sign your team up now! (and don't forget, Singles has a scaling pot bonus, with the first bonus added at 32 entrants) 💪🕹️ #BITE8

#BITE8 returns to Hampton, VA, 8/22-8/24 🎟️Badge purchase: bitegaming.org 🕹️Tournament reg: start.gg/BITE8 🏨Hotel: bit.ly/bite8hotel 🖊️Application forms to get involved with the event: linktr.ee/theBITEGaming Early Bird ends 5/31 - register today! 💪🕹️ youtu.be/d3ipNxZWYYg

Rooms have been added to the room block again! Badge: bitegaming.org Tourney Reg: start.gg/BITE8 Hotel Room Block: bit.ly/bite8hotel #BITE8 August 22nd - 24th Hampton Roads Convention Center Hampton, VA 💪🕹️

Ultimate returns to BITE this year with a scaling pot bonus! At 32 entrants we'll throw in an extra $100 to the prize pool At 48, another $50 And at 64, ANOTHER $50 For up to $200 in pot bonuses! REGISTER TODAY - Early Bird ends May 31st! start.gg/BITE8 8/22 - 8/24 Hampton, VA #BITE8 💪🕹️

Thanks to WorldFire Games T8 competitors will each receive a TEKKEN 8 UniVersus deck! 🔹Only 100 available 🔹First come first serve at WorldFire's booth 🔹Must be registered for T8 to be eligible 🎟️ bitegaming.org 🕹️ start.gg/BITE8 🏨 bit.ly/bite8hotel #BITE8 💪🕹️ 8/22 - 8/24 Hampton, VA

This year WorldFire Games is bringing organized TCG tournaments to BITE! Featuring Magic: The Gathering & UniVersus, we'll have $1,000 minimum cash prize Main Events for both! 🎟️Badge purchase: bitegaming.org 🏨Hotel: bit.ly/bite8hotel Early Bird ends 5/31! #BITE8 💪🕹️

This year we're hosting a cosplay contest with a $300 cash prize pool for the Top 3! Come show us what you made and maybe walk away with a nice little reward for your hard work toiling away with that fabric and foam😉 Find the rules and entry form here: forms.gle/kvnCDfMZoxNB... #BITE8 💪🕹️

Ok so I have put together a press kit for #BITE8 if anyone has a blog or outlet that might be interested in it, let me know! Also I have an updated Artist/Vendor packet w/ event info for those who may be interested in a booth at @thebitegaming.bsky.social - reach out if you want to see it 💪🕹️

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The champion returns! With 1st place wins at BITE 5 & 6, Connecticut bomb-fair extraordinaire @kev-aros.bsky.social is looking for a three-peat Super Smash Bros. Ultimate win at Beast in the East 8. Can anybody stop this Toon Link??? Register today to take on the competition! #BITE8 💪🕹️

YES we know the hotel block is sold out again! We will be working on getting additional rooms this week. Get your badges now at bitegaming.org! #BITE8 💪🕹️

We've been approved as a TWT Dojo again! Let's beat last year's numbers and hit that 96+ tier at #BITE8 Badge: bitegaming.org Tourney Reg: start.gg/BITE8 Hotel Room Block: bit.ly/bite8hotel Early Bird ends May 31st 8/22-8/24 Hampton, VA #TWT2025 💪🕹️

You guys just about booked our entire hotel block already - but that's fine cuz we just got more rooms added! Book your room at bit.ly/bite8hotel We've also gotten some artist/vendor & panel/performance applications, so expect to hear from us soon if you submitted one #BITE8 💪🕹️

The king of Smash is back in town! One of the best Mario players to ever do it, South Carolina's NoTag returns to his previous home in Southern Virginia with his eyes on the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate trophy at Beast in the East 8. Register today to take on the competition! 💪🕹️ #BITE8

Our Special Events lineup is looking bigger and better than ever Friday night we'll be hosting a COTW Random Select Tournament, the return of our NC vs VA T8 Crew Battle, a TEKKEN Tag 2 Pair Play Tournament, and more! (Special Event champs will get one of these bad boys) 💪🕹️ #BITE8

Reminder that our #BITE8 room block went live last night! $174/night suites w/ a living area (w/ a pull out couch) & bedroom w/ a king or double queen bed Plus a really nice complimentary breakfast (w/ a made-to-order omelet bar) and even a complimentary happy hour 🍸 💪🕹️

Hotel block is now available! bit.ly/bite8hotel #BITE8 💪🕹️

Who would win: 1 Hotel Block vs 100 BITE Guests??? At 8PM EST prove you have what it takes to snag a room for #BITE8 when the hotel block goes live! $174/night suites w/ a living area (w/ a pull out couch) & bedroom w/ a king or double queen bed Be ready, cuz rooms go fast!

#BITE8 reg is LIVE! There's all sorts of ways to get involved too: -sell your art at booth -volunteer -commentate a tourney -host a tourney (for your favorite game that didn't make it into the lineup) Find the forms at linktr.ee/theBITEGaming (and at start.gg/BITE8) 8/22-8/24 Hampton, VA 💪🕹️

RVA Smash is bringing SMASH ULTIMATE back to BEAST IN THE EAST!! Trophies for Top 3, pot bonuses for hitting entry goals, & lots more at the gaming festival! Early bird registration is now LIVE, check it out <3

If you live on the East Coast and like fighting games, dance games, & free play arcades, this event is for you! We're a gaming convention and FGC regional tournament (plus a dance game major tourney!) and we have so much more than just tournaments and arcades, so check out the trailer 💪🕹️

ITG customs are returning to BITE8! We'll be running mainline ITG, women's/NB and a new remote tag-team event. We're also running the chart-writing contest again - check it out here! forms.gle/pMwZ7SukyEJa... Hope to see you this August 🫡

#BITE8 returns to Hampton, VA 8/22-8/24! 🎟️Badge purchase: bitegaming.org 🕹️Tournament reg: start.gg/BITE8 🏨Hotel: (link coming soon, sorry!) 🖊️Cosplay/ Volunteer/ Commentary/ Booths/ Panel/ Community Event Forms: linktr.ee/theBITEGaming www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgbC...

The Beast In The East 8 August 22nd-24th Hampton, VA 💪🕹️

We have a few more FGC TOs to introduce! This year @madisonturner.bsky.social is helping us bring Smash back to BITE, TekkenGeezus will be overseeing our various Calibur titles as part of SoulChargeFGC once again, and we're excited to bring on sugar bear as our COTW Captain! #BITE8 💪🕹️

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! April 25th badge launch for #BITE8 goes live! The following will be available at registration:

You probably already know them because they've been running our fighting game tournaments and providing arcade cabs since the very first BITE... Our FGC Directors SonGohanX and @swolitabot.bsky.social do their best to bring you a bigger and better fighting game tournament every year! 💪🕹️

What are you looking forward to at #BITE8? We're excited to have THREE fighting game streams this year and a free-to-enter Friday Night Special Event on each of them! 💪🕹️

Hey all, if you're interested in attending ITG at BITE8 @thebitegaming.bsky.social (Aug 22-24) this year, us TOs would love for your opinion to help shape this year's event planning. Very short survey if you have the time! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

There is magic in the air 📷 We are excited to announce that BITE will be returning August 22nd - 24th. Enjoy a weekend full of tournaments, vendors, activities and more. We can’t wait to make more memories with everyone this year!

Excited to announce a new addition to our FGC team... Give a BIG welcome to BigDame21!

If you didn't already know, we're adding some new faces to our staff this year! We're honored to be working with these community leaders to bring you the best East Coast FGC regional we can for the fighting game players of the Carolinas and DMV 💪🕹️ Stay tuned for more announcements!

The Beast In The East's on bsky! Make sure to give us a follow so you can stay up to date with event announcements 💪🕹️