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Rayn @rayndrop.bsky.social · Jun 17

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.

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RVA Smash @rvasmash.com · May 26

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

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The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · May 25

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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The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · May 21

#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!

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youtu.be/d3ipNxZWYYg

BITE 8 Gaming Convention and FGC Regional Aug 22-24 Hampton VA

YouTube video by Arcade Impact

youtu.be

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The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · May 24

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Arcade Impact | SwolitaBot @swolitabot.bsky.social · May 24

A month since we launched reg and we've broken 100 registered competitors for @thebitegaming.bsky.social already!

Early Bird ends May 31st so make sure to visit bitegaming.org to buy your badge and register for your tournaments at start.gg/BITE8

8/22-8/24
Hampton, VA

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Arcade Impact | SwolitaBot @swolitabot.bsky.social · May 23

I think after getting 90 entrants last year, we can definitely hit the 96+ Tier at #BITE8!

Remember, Early Bird is ending SOON!

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The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · May 23

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
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The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · May 24

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...

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The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · May 23

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
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The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · May 23

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
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The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · May 21

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)

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#BITE8

The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · May 21

#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

BITE 8 Gaming Convention and FGC Regional Aug 22-24 Hampton VA

YouTube video by Arcade Impact

youtu.be

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The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · May 21

#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

BITE 8 Gaming Convention and FGC Regional Aug 22-24 Hampton VA

YouTube video by Arcade Impact

youtu.be

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The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · May 21

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

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The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · May 20

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 💪🕹️

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The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · May 19

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

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The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · May 16

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
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The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · May 14

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
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Homer Simpsons Sewing GIF

ALT: Homer Simpsons Sewing GIF

media.tenor.com

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Arcade Impact | SwolitaBot @swolitabot.bsky.social · May 14

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 Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · May 13

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Maiden And The Machine 🔜 🇯🇵 ➡️ 🇮🇪 @m8denandthemachine.bsky.social · May 13

✨UPDATES✨
@animeboston.bsky.social @thebitegaming.bsky.social & @sanjapan.bsky.social
Have been added to my schedule!
It's going to be a pretty packed Spring/Summer so lets have fun together!💕
Will I see you at any of these events? Stay Cute!
🌸⬅️⬇️⬆️➡️🌸

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The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · May 12

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
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The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · May 11

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

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The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · May 11

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

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The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · May 8

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 💪🕹️

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The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · May 6

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

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The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · May 5

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)

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#BITE8

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The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · Apr 30

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 🍸

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The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · Apr 30

Hotel block is now available!

bit.ly/bite8hotel

#BITE8 💪🕹️

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The Beast In The East @thebitegaming.bsky.social · Apr 30

Hotel block is now available!

bit.ly/bite8hotel

#BITE8 💪🕹️

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