Thanks to the tireless efforts of the @956.productions crew, I'm am happy to announce that Advanced Variable Geo 2 will STILL make an appearance at Frosty Faustings XVIII as an After Hours bracket! More details can be found on the info site down below! 956pro.com/afterhours

There's so much that happens at Frostys every year that no matter how big VG gets there's more y'all wanna do. So let's embrace that! This is also your notice that @956.productions will be setting up Higurashi Daybreak 4P casuals in the ballroom. I better see you on the sticks.

WE IN THERE HOP ON YUYU

Every year, the community gathers in the 24-hour ballrooms at @FrostyFaustings for unofficial brackets and casuals in the craziest games...and we want to tell you about them! The After Hours @ #FFXVIII2026 info site is LIVE! 🎬 956pro.com/afterhours

Reminder that there is still time to sign up for Killer Instinct at Frosty! #PlayKI

Team 956 is bringing the largest and most hype lineup of Vortex Gallery tournaments at Frosty yet! Which games are you most excited to play and/or watch?!

I know some of my mutuals plan on going to Frosty Faustings If y'all want to learn how to play Tetris The Grand Master 4, let me know

SOKU???? OUHHHHHHHHHH

We’ll post more on this later, but we know folks will still wanna run some stuff outside of FF & VG. Let us know! We’ll be working on ways to support y’all as well!

If you're attending Frosty Faustings and eyeing up Slap Happy Rhythm Busters, I'm still looking for commentators To apply - vortexgallery.moe/volunteer To learn Slap Happy - discord.gg/9WTQckUE2C

Come to Frosty Faustings and defeat me in Sonic the Fighters!

Such a fuckin killer lineup

FROSTYS MAHJONG REAL👀

hey what's that in the eighth column and third row???

We're back! Highlights for me this year include the first official Melty 2v2 tourney, the return of Project Justice, AH3 and EFZ to our lineup, the continued success of Aquapazza, E's Laf, Idol Showdown, and the recognition of mahjong! Thanks to everyone who trusts us to deliver.

This is particularly important to us this year: if you're doing some after hours gaming and want help spreading the word, please tag us in for the assist! I'm cooking🧑‍🍳 bsky.app/profile/956....

Presenting your COMPLETE lineup for Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII! Featuring 51 tournaments in total! We had to bring Mahjong in for the culture 🀄 Represent your fave with us and pre-reg for 4 days of community tournaments at start.gg/vortexgallery #FFXVIII2026

🎟️BADGE PRICES GO UP TOMORROW NOV. 1ST! 📣Register now: start.gg/FFXVIII 🏨EMBASSY: $165, FREE Breakfast, & within walking distance hilton.com/en/attend-my... 🏨HYATT PLACE: $164 & FREE Breakfast hyatt.com/hyatt-place/... 🏨COURTYARD: starting at $134 marriott.com/event-reserv...

📢 Friendly reminder that competitor and spectator badge prices for #FFXVIII2026 will increase starting November 1st. If able, head on over to start.gg/FFXVIII and register before then to save some💵 We hope to see you there!

🚨 Early bird pricing for @FrostyFaustings XVIII passes ends TONIGHT! Here's the Vortex Gallery tournament lineup so far! ICYMI, we're rolling out new additions to our 4-day experience! Buy a pass: start.gg/FFXVIII Register for your favorite: start.gg/vortexgallery

SIGN UP FOR E’S LAF IF YOU THINK I’M COOL. ALSO SIGN UP IF YOU HATE MY GUTS GAME IS PEAK. WE GOT THE BEST NEUTCH IN THE GENRE, THE COOLEST TOs IN THE BIZ, THE CRAZIEST COMBOS, THE SWAGGIEST METER MECHANICS.

WHO'S TRYING TO BE MY PARTNER IN GUNDAM?

Heads up to those who’ve been sleep & want to run a Community Tournament at Frosty. For those who are still waiting to hear back, we expect to finalize shortly after this deadline.

Ya boy is running Project Justice at Frosty this year PULL UP

❗PSA❗ Early Bird registration ends for Frosty Faustings XVIII on the 31st! You'll need at least a Spectator's Badge to enter any of the Vortex Gallery tournaments! ➡️ Get your badges at: start.gg/FFXVIII #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

Choose your Burst, bring your friends, and get ready to scramble at Vortex Gallery 2026 with 3 new tournaments! Registration is LIVE: 🤖 Gundam EXVS #MBON 📚 Project Justice ✨ Scramble Heart City ➡️ start.gg/vortexgallery#MBON #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

It will never fade away. Slashback Vol.4 takes place April 11th & 12th, 2026 at Guildhouse in San Jose, CA. Spread the word and look out for Early Bird reg in December. #Slashback2026

🤖 Go go Power Rangers! Suit up and sign up for Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid at Vortex Gallery x Frosty Faustings XVIII! ➡️ Registration is live NOW at: start.gg/vortexgallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

⚔️ It's a world of possibilites. Don't forget to sign up for Wonderful World at Vortex Gallery x Frosty Faustings XVIII! ➡️ Registration is live NOW at: start.gg/vortexgallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

🌕 Fighting evil by moonlight... In the name of the moon, sign up for Sailor Moon S at Vortex Gallery x Frosty Faustings XVIII! ➡️ Registration is live NOW at: start.gg/vortexgallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

🆚 Can't escape from crossing fate! Cross over and sign up for Blazblue Cross Tag Battle at Vortex Gallery x Frosty Faustings XVIII! ➡️ Registration is live NOW at: start.gg/vortexgallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

Make sure to signup for P4U2 at Frostys this January! If you've been away from the game for a bit, I'll be running weekly brackets until the week of called The BUILDUP To Frosty Faustings! It'll be starting this Wednesday and you can sign up over at start.gg/thebuildup!

🥏 Get ready to Jam! Grab your gear and sign up for Windjammers 2 at Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII! ➡️ Registration is live NOW at: start.gg/vortexgallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

🔥 The duel continues... Don't forget to sign up for DNF Duel at Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII! ➡️ Registration is live NOW at: start.gg/vortexgallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

🃏 Reach out to the Truth... Don't forget to sign up for Persona 4 Ultimax at Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII! ➡️ Registration is live NOW at: start.gg/vortexgallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

❗PSA Early Bird registration ends for Frosty Faustings XVIII on the 31st! You'll need at least a Spectator's Badge to enter any of the Vortex Gallery tournaments! ➡️ Get your badges at: start.gg/FFXVIII #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

💻 Stream is live! Support your favorite Virtual Youtuber and sign up for Idol Showdown at Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII! ➡️ Registration is live NOW at: start.gg/vortexgallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

🌸 Dream of a wish... Don't forget to sign up for Touhou 15.5 Antinomy of Common Flowers at Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII! ➡️ Registration is live NOW at: start.gg/vortexgallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

🧩 Become the Master of Tetris. Don't forget to sign up for Tetris the Grand Master 4: Absolute Eye at Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII! ➡️ Registration is live NOW at: start.gg/vortexgallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

⚔️ Tell your tale in the halls of history... Gear up and sign up for Soulcalibur VI at Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII! ➡️ Registration is live NOW at: start.gg/vortexgallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

🤖 Suit up! Hop into your mech of choice and sign up for Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness at Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII! ➡️ Registration is live NOW at: start.gg/vortexgallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

👊 We're going old school for this one. Don't forget to sign up for Street Fighter Alpha 3 at Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII! ➡️ Registration is live NOW at: start.gg/vortexgallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

⚔️ The hit indie fighting game is here! Don't forget to sign up for E's Laf++ at Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII! ➡️ Registration is live NOW at: start.gg/vortexgallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

👊 You're gonna love this one. Take to the streets and sign up for Def Jam: Fight for NY at Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII! ➡️ Registration is live NOW at: start.gg/vortexgallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

⚔️ Compete on the stage of history... Write your story and sign up for Soulcalibur II at Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII! ➡️ Registration is live NOW at: start.gg/vortexgallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

🏫 School has never been more tough... Don't be late for the bell and sign up for Asuka 120% LimitOver Burning Fest. at Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII now! ➡️ Registration is live NOW at: start.gg/vortexgallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

⛩️ A bullet hell of a different kind... Take your trip across Gensokyo and sign up for Touhou 12.3 Hisoutensoku at Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII! ➡️ Registration is live NOW at: start.gg/vortexgallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

❄️ Become the (Blood) Storm that is approaching, apply to run your favorite game for the community events at Vortex Gallery x Frosty Faustings XVIII ! 💿 Bring your best mix to @FrostyFaustings by applying today! ➡️ vortexgallery.moe/apply #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

🌀 New game announcement! Speed your way to the top! Registration for Sonic The Fighters at Vortex Gallery x Frosty Faustings XVIII is NOW LIVE! ➡️ Register at: start.gg/vortexgallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026

💀 This is one combo you can't break... Listen to your instinct and sign up for Killer Instinct at Vortex Gallery at Frosty Faustings XVIII! ➡️ Registration is live NOW at: start.gg/vortexgallery #VGFFXVIII #FFXVIII2026