Winter GameFest

05/20/2022

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We’d like to thank ZOTAC for providing their merchandise, including a gaming PC as a price for our raffles! Come to Winter GameFest and join the raffle for a chance to get the gaming PC!

Don’t forget Winter Gamefest is TOMORROW! Join us at Sixth College East Lawn this Friday, May 20, from 4 to 8PM, the event is open to EVERYONE!

05/17/2022

GAMERS ASSEMBLE! Sixth College Tech Comm making a comeback: WINTER GAMEFEST 2022 SPRING EDITION! We apologize for this long wait but at last, we have returned. This year’s Winter Gamefest will take place on Friday, May 20, between 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., at Sixth College East Lawn. Unfortunately, we have decided to remove all on-site tournaments due to COVID restrictions for this year’s Winter Gamefest. But that does not stop the fun! Join us in perler beads, free-play with sponsor-provided PC setups, and a raffle for a gaming PC giveaway! With another wave of midterms this week, what better way to blow off steam from the midterm stress other than coming down with friends and enjoy a Friday afternoon!

Moreover, this event is open to EVERYONE! Even if you are not from UCSD, please don’t hesitate to check it out!

All attending UCSD individuals must show a Symptom Screening (Green thumb) at check-in for entry, non-UCSD individuals must show proof of vaccination or negative COVID test result within 48 hours prior to the date of the event. Masking is required at the event.

Want to get involved in helping us run the event? Fill out the volunteer application right now!
Volunteer: https://forms.gle/TNS2DRJbCTeUHm4j8

If you’re interested in participating in our cosplay contest or artist alley events, fill out the application on our website!
Cosplay: https://forms.gle/bJhK1ghcpnskrrq2A
Artist Alley: https://bit.ly/WGF22AA

Want to keep updated on the event details? Follow us on Instagram and page, as well as our Discord server!
Facebook: gamefest
Instagram:
Discord: https://discord.gg/N7Xk3RzCDW

See you on Friday!

12/23/2021

Due to UC San Diego’s decision to have remote instruction for the first two weeks of the upcoming academic quarter, unfortunately Winter Gamefest 2022 will be postponed to a later date in accordance with this policy. However, stay tuned to our social media accounts and Discord for more updates and announcements with the event!

12/16/2021

If you’re interested in competitive gameplay or want to experience it for the first time, we encourage you to sign up! Team up with your UCSD peers and join the fun! Some of the tournaments are open to PUBLIC so you can team up with FRIENDS outside of UCSD! Please go to the links provided below to sign up tournaments and get your teams ready! Tournament finals for most games will be streamed through (Discord/Twitch since we are now in-person?). Make sure to join out Winter GameFest 2022 Discord server (link at the bottom of the post) to receive tournament updates or having inquiries regarding the tournament if you haven’t already! Players of all skill levels are encouraged to join!
Not interested in competitive gaming but still want to participate? We’re looking for Tournament Officers (TO) and volunteers to help us run the event! We are also looking for tournament casters! Let us know if you’re interested in casting any of the tournament game! Our Artist Alley application forms are now LIVE! Spots are limited so please apply as soon as possible!
Link to the tournament team/TO sign-ups, Artist Alley application, and volunteer sign-up forms:
https://www.wintergamefest.org/link-in-bio

12/16/2021

UCSD's Sixth Technology Committee is hosting its 17th annual Winter GameFest and this year we are bringing back in-person events! While COVID-19 still affecting the U.S., it is important to practice and maintain the COVID-19 safety protocols when attending an indoor event! Be sure to join the Discord (link: https://discord.gg/N7Xk3RzCDW) and follow us on Facebook and Instagram () so you can be updated with dates and other news as we approach the event. Facebook event will be also be created very soon so be on the lookout for that this week. We hope you all had a nice short break and are prepared for a great Winter Quarter.

01/06/2021

Tournament Sign Ups are now live!
Please go to this website: https://manylink.co/ which conveniently links all the tournament sing up forms and get your teams ready! Tournament finals for most games will be streamed directly through Discord so make sure to join our Winter GameFest 2021 Discord (https://discord.gg/jkCVbzXtEP) if you haven't already!
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Update:
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★ UCSD-Only Tournaments:
▶ Splatoon 2
▶ Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
▶ Overwatch
▶ Rocket League
▶ Rainbow Six Seige
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★ Open-To-All Tournaments:
▶ League of Legends
▶ DOTA 2
▶ Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

01/06/2021

TEASER POST:

UCSD's Sixth Technology Committee is hosting it's 16th annual Winter GameFest but with a twist this year, with COVID still being very prominent in the U.S. Winter GameFest will be held ONLINE this year through Discord: https://discord.gg/jkCVbzXtEP and Zoom: (link coming soon). Be sure to join the discord so you can be updated with dates and other news as we approach the event. Facebook event will be also be created very soon so be on the lookout for that this week. We hope you all had a nice short break and are prepared for a great Winter Quarter. ❄️

01/14/2020

Thank you CollegeWear, Inc. for the awesome blog post about WGF20! Check out the article below recapping another great year:

This past weekend, CollegeWear, Inc. helped celebrate Winter GameFest's 15th anniversary by providing over 100 shirts for the event. Learn more about what their latest event had to offer and how Sixth College Technology Committee celebrates gaming culture and community! 👉 http://bit.ly/CWWGF2020

Need custom products for your next event? Contact us today!

12/21/2019

Wanted to compete at Winter GameFest but forgot to sign-up? No worries, we just EXTENDED our deadlines for tournaments!

If you're interested in competitive gameplay or want a fun place to experience it for the first time, we encourage you to sign-up! And, if your skills are a cut above the rest, you could win CASH PRIZES! A majority of our tournaments are open to the PUBLIC so you can team up with FRIENDS outside of UCSD as well! Go go go!

Players of all skill levels are encouraged to join!

NEWLY ADDED: Rainbow Six Siege! bit.ly/R6WGF20

UCSD-Only Tournaments:

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: bit.ly/SSBUWGF20

Hearthstone: bit.ly/HSWGF20

Splatoon 2: bit.ly/S2WGF20

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: bit.ly/MK8WGF2020

Open-To-All Tournaments:

Rainbow Six Siege: http://bit.ly/R6WGF20

League of Legends: bit.ly/LoLWGF20

Overwatch: bit.ly/OWWGF20

DOTA 2: bit.ly/DOTA2WGF20

Counter-strike: Global Offensive: bit.ly/CSGOWGF20

Super Smash Bros. Melee Singles: bit.ly/SSBMSWGF20

Super Smash Bros. Melee Doubles: bit.ly/SSBMDWGF20

Rocket League: bit.ly/RLWGF20

Competition not your game but still want to get involved? We're looking for artists to participate in our Artist Alley, cosplayers for our cosplay contest, and volunteers to help us run the event!

Artist Alley (Spots are Limited)
Info & Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/WGF20ArtistAlley

Cosplay Contest: http://bit.ly/WGF20Cosplay

Volunteer: bit.ly/WGF20Volunteer

For more information, check out our Facebook event page! https://www.facebook.com/events/479156742729676/

12/12/2019

Interested in competing at the largest gaming expo at UCSD? Winter GameFest 2020 tournament sign-ups are NOW OPEN! 🎮

OPEN REGISTRATION:
▶ League of Legends: bit.ly/LoLWGF20
▶ Overwatch: bit.ly/OWWGF20
▶ DOTA 2: bit.ly/DOTA2WGF20
▶ Counter-strike: Global Offensive: bit.ly/CSGOWGF20
▶ Super Smash Bros. Melee Singles: bit.ly/SSBMSWGF20
▶ Super Smash Bros. Melee Doubles: bit.ly/SSBMDWGF20
▶ Rocket League: bit.ly/RLWGF20

UCSD STUDENTS ONLY:
▶ Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: bit.ly/SSBUWGF20
▶ Hearthstone: bit.ly/HSWGF20
▶ Splatoon 2: bit.ly/S2WGF20
▶ Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: bit.ly/MK8WGF2020

In addition, we will be offering casual tournaments for Jackbox, Minecraft, Kahoot, and much more throughout Winter GameFest weekend! Stay tuned ✨

Want to TO one of our tournaments or help us run the event? We are still accepting TO and volunteer applications!
TO: bit.ly/TOWGF20
Volunteer: bit.ly/WGF20Volunteer

12/03/2019

Artist Alley Applications for Winter GameFest 2020 are now LIVE ✨ Spots are limited so make sure you sign up before it's too late!

Application Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hkPWiN4faDr44anbGMKgw_SIBuVaYC8jaMXo9YzA1wI/edit

More updates coming soon!

11/08/2019

Mark your calendars, something big is happening next year...

More details to come, stay tuned:
-Instagram
-Twitter