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Talking Stick Resort Hosts Third Installment Of Its eSports SeriesSALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY, Ariz., Jan. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Talking Stick Resort continues to dominate the world of eSports with the announcement that it will add Street Fighter V to its Feb. 10 eSports Arizona: Desert Showdown event. The fighting game was added to the tournament's already impressive roster of games including Super Smash Bros. Melee Singles, Melee Doubles, Smash 4 Singles and Doubles. Additionally, the resort will host again a Cosplay contest coinciding with the video game competitions. "As Talking Stick Resort continues to delve into the eSports arena, we strive to ensure that our events cover new ground and that each is more exciting than the last," said Ramon Martinez, director of public relations for Talking Stick Resort. "For this third installment of our eSports series, we have brought back Cosplay, which in our first event attracted many talented and well-known participants. We also added a new game, Street Fighter V from the legendary fight game series." Talking Stick Resort's latest eSport's competition will feature both singles and doubles competitions with a prize pool of $7,000. Play will begin at 9:30 a.m., with matches scheduled throughout the day. Participants will vie for cash prizes playing Super Smash Bros. 4, Super Smash Bros. Melee and the newly added Street Fighter V. The following is the breakout of prizes for tournament play: Super Smash Bros 4 Super Smash Bros. Melee Street Fighter V The exciting event is free for public viewing and will include the Cosplay showcase during a scheduled intermission. Prejudging for the Cosplay Costume Competition will begin at 12:30 p.m. Returning as a judge is award-winning Cosplay photographer, Martin Wong. He and his fellow judges will evaluate costumes on their overall aesthetic and craftsmanship. The importance of which cannot be underestimated, as cosplayers will be vying for their share of $2,500. To ensure the success of the latest eSports tournament, Ultimate Media Ventures (UMV), a renowned event innovation company, again partnered with the resort to plan and coordinate the event. In addition to utilizing their expertise to create a compelling event, they also coordinate directly with members of the gaming community to create an experience that is not only fun, but also continues to be authentic. To register for Talking Stick Resort's eSports Arizona: Desert Showdown event, visit https://smash.gg/tournament/esports-arizona-talking-stick-resort-2. Registration fees range based on completion selection. Must be 18 or older to participate. Talking Stick Resort Ultimate Media Ventures To learn more about Ultimate Media Ventures, follow us on Instagram @ULTeSports and Twitter @ULTlosangeles or visit http://www.ultimate.gg/. UMV's product brand (ULT eSports) gear and apparel is available at ULTesports.com.
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