Side-questing MEO – All the other things to do in Melbourne this weekend!

This weekend in Melbourne is the Melbourne Esports Open, and if you are heading along for the weekend you might be on the lookout for some other things to do!
Heres our list of all the cool events we will be trying to get along to over the weekend!
If you know of anything else to add to the list let us know on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gotogame

Friday 31st Aug events:

Kanga/Zen MEO Networking Event:

Hosted By Kanga Esports/Zen Gaming
Location: Zen Gaming Lounge, Top Floor.
Time: 8pm-late AUG 31st (Day before MEO)
Open to anyone in the Esports industry, TO’s, Pro Players, Streamers, Business Owners, Casters etc
Soft Drinks and snacks provided, BYO alcohol
Schedule:
The event will take place on top floor at 8pm. More to be announced.
RSVP on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1885541728418208/ 

PAX AUS at Federation Square

Hosted by Twitch personality Ann AKA ‘Luna’! PAX @ Fed Square kicks off Friday 31st Aug – Saturday 1st Sep
Including PAX badge pick ups, Giant tabletop games, and apperances from some of the best Twitch streamers in aus:

More details are available on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/300821417352538/?event_time_id=300821430685870

Saturday 1st Sept events:

BETA Presents: Melbourne Esports Open Official After Party!

The Melbourne Esports Open is HERE and we’re proud to be hosting the OFFICIAL day one after party at the Royal Melbourne Hotel in Melbourne’s CBD!
Come party with your friends and cheer your teams on into the early morning with Beta Bar bringing the party by decking out the Royal Melbourne Hotel with video games and running competitions all night!
DJ’s playing all your favourite songs all night will keep the party going into the wee hours!
MEO TICKET HOLDERS GET EXTRAS
While you don’t need to attend the MEO to come to the party if you do they have a cheap $10 entry, a FREE DRINK on arrival, the chance to win a prize pack and you’ll also be able to order our exclusive Mana Potion Cocktail  for the night!
COSPLAY COMPETITION:
At MIDNIGHT we’re going to give out some prizes on stage for some of the best Cosplay!
18+ Event, Photo I.D required, Management reserves right to refuse entry.
More details available on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/869938899878312/

Ultimate Simpsons Quiz Night

Prince Albert Hotel, 355 Bay st, Port Melbourne , 8:30pm – 11:30pm
Homer’s email, ChunkyLover53@aol.com, is genuinely registered and users will get an automated response from him when they try and contact it. But you already knew that, right?
Are you the ultimate Simpsons nerd… erm fan? This quiz night is for you.
$20 per person – includes a pint or wine on arrival plus bottomless hot chips!
Not gaming, but we will be trying to make it!
details available on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/248842295741482/

Fortnite at Cydus with ITZ Gaming – September

262 Victoria St, North Melbourne , 12 noon til 6:30pm , Tickets $20
Fortnite event on the 1st of September at Cydus Internet Cafe ‘Melbourne’s best internet cafe’.
They will kick off the event with Solos from 12pm to 3pm, followed by Duos from 3.30pm to 6.30pm
$400 in cash prizes for the 2 tournaments (Solos and Duos) with further prizes to be confirmed.
The tournament structure will work with players joining public servers and scoring as highly as they can in both placings and kills on their top 3 games. 1st to 10th place will give you a score from 100 to 5 and each kill will be worth 5 points with or without a placing score.
Duo partners need to attend in person on the day. Bring your own peripherals/controllers if you prefer.
See you at Tilted Towers!
RSVP on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1749493195088375/

Game On Arcade Bar: Grand Opening

Game On :375 Inkerman Street, St Kilda East 3183. 2pm til Late
Doors open 2pm for our Grand Opening!
FREE BEER!
FREE SPIRITS!
FREE GAMING!
FREE FOOD!
Now you’re playing & partying with power!
The Grand Opening of St.Kilda’s ONLY dedicated Arcade Bar – with a focus on Craft Beer, Cocktails & of course – CLASSIC & MODERN GAMING!
Free tap beer, finger food & gaming from from 8-9pm: During our regular “HOUR OF POWER”!
After this we level up for an hour of free spirits 9-10pm!!!