Brotaku Video Game Tournament Comedy Roast Show
COMEDIANS ROAST YOU LIKE YOU'RE ON YOUR FRIENDS COUCH.
The first ever - live comedy show meets a video game tournament. Players compete on stage while NYC comedians do jokes, commentary, and real-time trash talk. The crowd watches, reacts, and sometimes decides who advances. You in?
7/16/26 - 8PM @ Eastville Comedy Club
Tekken 8 Tournament
- $250 Grand Prize
Fight for Glory. LAN PARTY VIBES.BROTaku returns with a special night dedicated to one of the greatest fighting game franchises of all time: Tekken 8.Whether you're a seasoned Mishima bloodline veteran, a button-mashing menace, or someone who just wants to watch the chaos unfold, this event combines competitive gaming, live comedy, and crowd interaction into one unforgettable experience.10 competitors will enter.
Only one will become the King of Iron Fist Tournament Champion.
8/20/26 - 8PM @ Eastville Comedy Club
Mario Party Mayhem
- $200 Grand Prize
8 Players. Countless Betrayals. Only One Champion.
Think you're the best Mario Party player among your friends?
Prove it.This isn't esports.
This is war.Competitors will battle through a series of Mario Party mini-games, as they fight for prizes, bragging rights, and the title of Mario Party Mayhem Champion.But there's a catch.
Every move is broadcast live while stand-up comedians provide commentary, roast players, expose bad decisions, and turn every button mash into entertainment.
Check Out the Brotaku Podcast
New York City Comedians Discuss Nerd Culture: Anime, Video Games, Movies, Comics, and Music
Bi-weekly episodes on youtube where the nerdiest stand up comedians join Christos and have hilarious takes on your favorite media. You can also check out previous tournaments on this Youtube account.
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4/9/26 - 8PM @ Eastville Comedy Club
PAST SHOW Super Smash Bros Ultimate
- $250 Grand Prize
16 players enter. One wins.
Competitors battle it out in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in a live, bracket-style tournament played on stage. Matches start in chaotic 4-player melee, then narrow down to 1v1 elimination.
Comedians are roasting players, calling out bad decisions, and turning every match into a show. No dead air, no quiet gameplay. Featuring Allan Fuks, Alex Babbitt, Soo Ra, and Chris Tos.The crowd isn’t just watching - they react, heckle, and can influence wildcard moments and matchups.Wildcards determined by "Style Points." If you're fun to watch play, you may advance. Only 2 competitor slots left.
Audience tickets running low.
5/24/26 - 2PM @ Sanger Hall, Queens, NY
Past Show: Pokemon Champions - Pokemon Card Prizes
During a Pokemon TCG Card Show with dozens of vendors selling cards, art, and collectibles.Pull up, bring your device and join the game.This is a low-stakes, casual Pokemon Champions tournament built for fun, chaos, and a little bit of ego. No serious grinders, no pressure - just clean matches, bad decisions, and comedians talking trash the whole time.Sign up in advance, slots will fill fast.Comedians are on the mic roasting every Fainting, every missed status move, and every choke. The crowd’s part of it too - reacting, heckling, and keeping the energy up.Win if you can. Laugh either way. Prizes are cards and more!
Meet the Team Behind Brotaku
Christos
Rudy Blanco
Robert Hernandez
Kyle Lewis
Tomas Liebel
Richie Mascalino
Joshua Teixeira
Floyd Kesten
AJ Jiro
Derick Rodas
Stephon Bishop
Alex Libutti
Past Judges & Comedian Acts
Alex Babbitt
Allan Fuks
Vishnu Vaka
Jeff Scheen
Jack Norris
Soo Ra