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In the week leading up to Genesis 5, the team at ShowDown Entertainment want to get players ready with a special GameVibes at the Folsom Foundry.

GameVibes: Wednesday At The Foundry will be a special event at Folsom Street Foundry that will allow guest to either have fun or prepare for Genesis 5. There will be food and drinks available along with a verity of gaming booths that will range from a PC setup to classic and modern consoles.

There will also be two tournaments that will take place during the event, a Super Smash Bros. Melee match and a Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite. Signup for the tournaments will begin at 7pm and there will be a $5 entry fee while the matches will start at 7:30pm.

GameVibes: Wednesday At The Foundry will take place on January 17 with the doors opening at 6pm. The event is open to anyone that is 21+ and there will be a $5 door fee.

Genesis 5 is one of the largest eSport tournaments in Northern California and is hosted by Genesis Gaming. The event will take place at the Oakland Convention Center while the Top 8 tournament will take place at the Paramount Theatre.

GameVibes is a twice weekly event at the Folsom Foundry that invites gamers for a night to mingle or participate in a tournament. The events take place every Thursday and Friday starting at 6pm.

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