COMBO BREAKER is the largest competitive fighting game event in Illinois. Over 3 days every Memorial Day weekend the event becomes home to a great variety of competitive fighting games and the communities that love them. As a melting pot of culture and competition, COMBO BREAKER strives to be a weekend of gaming entertainment where players can compete, relax, and have a great time.
The event was born from Adam Heart retiring the Ultimate Fighting Game Tournament series in 2014. Recognizing that his absence would leave the area without its annual gaming extravaganza, Richard Thiher, then Assistant Director of the series, partnered with Gaming Generations to develop a worthy successor. When COMBO BREAKER arrived in 2015 it showcased exciting, clockwork proficient tournaments and a unique 24 hour venue experience. Its focus on community also saw it become one of the most viewed fighting game tournaments on twitch.tv in 2015.
In 2016 we seek to once again build on a legacy of fun with our veteran staff and beloved attendees. So join us May 27-29, 2016 for 3 days of mashed buttons, crowd hype, and intense competition as we celebrate the friendship and rivalries born from competitive fighting games.