We are starting our night of music in 30 minutes Midnight//Trancemission takes the stage. We have a super cool set ready for you!

Reminder there is another event happening atm. Expect difficulty parking 🙏 Line for BITE badges is inside the convention center outside Hall A. Please do not stand outside in the hot sun. Thank you!

See you at @thebitegaming.bsky.social if anyone is going!

Thank you everyone for the patience. We are full steam ahead for Day one! You all are amazing! You can still get your badges at www.bitegaming.org and day passes are available on-site ❤️

Looking for something to watch this weekend? Check out our stream schedule! You can also find the Matcherino & Broadcast List here: bit.ly/4yeED2p #BITE9 #FGCsky 💪🕹️

Will see y'all on 2X, SF6 and Strive

The Beast In The East@thebitegaming.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We're excited to announce this year's commentary lineup - look forward to hearing these folks on the mic across our 4 FGC broadcasts all weekend at #BITE9! #FGCsky 💪🕹️

WOOOO! Going to be busy but having lots of fun doing some commentary for BITE9 down in Virginia! I will be doing Tekken 8, Tekken Tag 2, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Street Fighter 6, and Virtua Fighter 5! The event is streamed on multiple channels so go to start.gg/BITE9 for more information!

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The Beast In The East@thebitegaming.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We're excited to announce this year's commentary lineup - look forward to hearing these folks on the mic across our 4 FGC broadcasts all weekend at #BITE9! #FGCsky 💪🕹️

that's a picture of me saying "it's about damn time i did more Rivals 2 and VF5 comms". I'll be happy to join you all this weekend o7

The Beast In The East@thebitegaming.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We're excited to announce this year's commentary lineup - look forward to hearing these folks on the mic across our 4 FGC broadcasts all weekend at #BITE9! #FGCsky 💪🕹️

FGC official brackets have been adjusted based on feedback and are now finalized (please check startgg to see if you have been moved in the shuffle) See you this weekend! #BITE9 #FGCsky 💪🕹️

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The Beast In The East@thebitegaming.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We're excited to announce this year's commentary lineup - look forward to hearing these folks on the mic across our 4 FGC broadcasts all weekend at #BITE9! #FGCsky 💪🕹️

Here's the week-of Mega Post for #BITE9! 🧵 1/3 #FGCsky 💪🕹️

We're excited to announce this year's commentary lineup - look forward to hearing these folks on the mic across our 4 FGC broadcasts all weekend at #BITE9! #FGCsky 💪🕹️

FGC brackets have been seeded and published! (with the exception of ROA 2, please check back later today for that bracket) You can submit feedback until midnight tonight via our FGC Bracket Feedback form #BITE9 #FGCsky 💪🕹️ forms.gle/hs2DA5xeJKAh...

BITE 9 FGC Bracket Feedback

Please use this form to report any FGC bracket conflicts and feedback until SUNDAY (July 12th) at midnight - adjustments will be made by Monday evening or Tuesday morning (we will make an announcement...

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New and resurgenced charms just in time for @thebitegaming.bsky.social Super excited about SMX, DDR and ITG! Maybe one of these months I'll actually work on other dance cabs 🙃🫠😂 (Pumpers & Dance Rushers don't come for me 😅)

TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION ENDS AT MIDNIGHT! Don't miss Virginia's biggest fighting game tournament because you forgot to sign up at start.gg/BITE9 Don't forget, we have 21 official fighting game tournaments, several dance game tournaments, AND The Pack side events! #BITE9 #FGCsky 💪🕹️

We are happy to announce with the support of Andamiro, we will have the US debut of Phoenix 2 at BITE 9

Missed some announcements? Catch up now! And don't forget, regular registration pricing ends THIS MONTH! Prices go up as of July 1st! Badge purchase: bitegaming.org Official tourney reg: start.gg/BITE9 Community side event reg: start.gg/ThePack #BITE9 #FGCsky 💪🕹️

You might know by now that we LOVE old games At #BITE9 SC2 & 3S get main stage treatment (on KickPunchBlock & Team Spooky) as our Saturday Retro Spotlight! If you want even more retro & legacy tournaments, come out to VA in July start.gg/bite9 bitegaming.org 💪🕹️ #FGCsky

21 official fighting game tournaments (they all get streamed!) 4 broadcasts (including KickPunchBlock, Team Spooky & FunkyP) 40+ free play arcade cabs cosplay contest artists/vendors tabletop/tcg panels live music giveaways beyblade indie showcase and more! links below 🔽 💪🕹️ #FGCsky

With the 2.0 update to #GGST, we've decided to make it a Saturday Main Stage Headliner alongside #COTW! Tune in to KickPunchBlock & Team Spooky to catch the action at #BITE9! TOURNEY REG: start.gg/bite9 BADGE: bitegaming.org July 17th-19th Hampton, VA 💪🕹️ #FGCsky

This year #StreetFighter6 is going to be a 2-day event with Sunday Finals on our main stage & broadcast on KPBLive! Come out to #BITE9 for Virginia's biggest tournament this July! July 17th-19th Hampton, VA start.gg/bite9 bitegaming.org 💪🕹️ #FGCsky

THE HOTEL IS OFFICIALLY FULL. HOWEVER... MANY GREAT OPTIONS REMAIN. ALL ARE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE VENUE. CHOOSE WISELY. #BITE9 💪🕹️ #FGCsky

Last year we were one of the biggest Dojos on the East Coast (125 players) so it's about time we switch to a 2-day format!

The Beast In The East@thebitegaming.bsky.social · 6mo ago

BIG NEWS!!! #TEKKEN8 will be a TWO DAY EVENT at #BITE9 BITE will once again be a TWT Dojo Event, and Sunday Finals will be broadcast on @teamspooky.com to showcase our region to the greater FGC! TOURNEY REGISTRATION: start.gg/BITE9 WEEKEND BADGE: bitegaming.org 💪🕹️ #FGCsky

BIG NEWS!!! #TEKKEN8 will be a TWO DAY EVENT at #BITE9 BITE will once again be a TWT Dojo Event, and Sunday Finals will be broadcast on @teamspooky.com to showcase our region to the greater FGC! TOURNEY REGISTRATION: start.gg/BITE9 WEEKEND BADGE: bitegaming.org 💪🕹️ #FGCsky

25 TOURNAMENTS 4 FGC BROADCASTS 3 DAYS 7/17 - 7/19 Hampton Roads Convention Center Hampton, VA start.gg/BITE9 bitegaming.org #BITE9 💪🕹️ #FGCsky

25 TOURNAMENTS 4 FGC BROADCASTS 3 DAYS 7/17 - 7/19 Hampton Roads Convention Center Hampton, VA start.gg/BITE9 bitegaming.org #BITE9 💪🕹️ #FGCsky

It's too late for you to save money on the early bird if you live in Nuuk, Greenland. But for everybody else you still have 2 hours to save on your badge! Hurry! t.co/uqAquIRh2p

Are you an indie fighting game dev? You can demo your game at #BITE9! Remember to apply by April 30th to have your game featured in our Indie Fighter Showcase at bit.ly/bite9-indiefgc 💪🕹️ #FGCsky

We will be processing our next wave of Artist/Vendor applications this weekend. Please keep an eye out on your email. Booths are going to be sold out a lot earlier than previous years! You can still apply for a booth at bit.ly/bite9-booth

Don't forget, the end of the month is your last chance for Early Bird weekend badge pricing! It's also the deadline for applying for volunteering, commentary, community side events, and our indie fighter showcase! linktr.ee/theBITEGaming #BITE9 💪🕹️ #FGCsky