Games Zone

There can be no denying that video games are an integral part of Japanese popular culture. This year's Games Zone at Animania Festival Weekend will be a place chill out, take a look at the latest and most popular Japanese video games, from the classics of Mario Kart to newer titles and give them a spin.

Whether you decide to test out your swinging arm with the Wii or put your button mashing skills to the test, there is bound to be something for everyone.

Owners of the Nintendo DS may wish to join in one of several Pictochat sessions, however please note that content is user generated and is not monitored by Animania. Parental guidance is advised.

Games Competitions

What would the Games Zone be without competitions that challenge the best of the best? Last year's competitions on the Wii brought in over 100 entrants and a massive crowd.

Check out what Games Competitions will be held, rules and more.

Super Smash Bros Brawl Royal Rumble

The ever popular Super Smash Bros Brawl Royal Rumble competition is back again this year in the Games Zone. Be sure to check the Festival Schedule to ensure you're there when the call for arms goes out for competitors. Put your skills, whether they be of the highest strategic calibre, or of the fastest button mashing ability, to the test in this elimination based battle royale.

Super Smash Bros Brawl Royal Rumble Competition Rules

Street Fighter 4 Competition

So you've been honing your hadouken or maybe enjoying some button mashing with friends on the weekend? Take your fight to the metaphorical street and enter the Street Fighter 4 Competition! This competition is bound to push the limits of your mad fast button pressing skills or perhaps you can show Sydney a thing or two about how to open a big ol' tin of kick butt with style. Whatever your mode of play, come and join in!

Street Fighter 4 Competition Rules

Blazblue Competition

This year in the Games Zone our pulse racing and the adrenalin is through the roof, and one fighting game comp is not enough! So to soothe that fighting spirit, we are introducing our new Blazblue competition. Test your skills and button mashing abilities in this 2D anime fighter and see if you have what it takes to be crowned as the winner. So charge up your distortion drive and get ready for Rebel One: ACTION!

Ultimate Mario Kart Challenge

Do you think you are the master of Mario Kart? Are you an old school pro or a wiz on the Wii? Well here is your chance to prove it. This year in the Games Zone we will be running Mario Kart on 4 generations of Nintendo consoles to find out who is the Ultimate Mario Kart Champion. But you will not be alone on your road to victory! This competition will require teams of 4. So ask your friends, or maybe your enemies, and form your team to compete in the Ultimate Mario Kart Challenge!