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| founders = Sophia Metz <br> Manolack Sana Nikone <br> Yann-Cédric Mainguy
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'''Meltdown''' is a [[France|French]] bar chain dedicated to [[video games]] and [[eSports]].
'''Meltdown''' is a French bar chain dedicated to [[video games]] and [[eSports]].


==History==
==History==
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==Model==
==Model==
Meltdown has a menu of cocktails inspired by the video game universe.<ref>[http://www.liberation.fr/ecrans/2012/05/07/au-comptoir-des-geeks_949009?page=article], [http://www.liberation.fr/ecrans/2012/05/07/au-comptoir-des-geeks_949009?page=article "Au comptior des geeks"]</ref>
Meltdown has a menu of cocktails inspired by the video game universe.<ref>[http://www.liberation.fr/ecrans/2012/05/07/au-comptoir-des-geeks_949009?page=article], [http://www.liberation.fr/ecrans/2012/05/07/au-comptoir-des-geeks_949009?page=article "Au comptoir des geeks"]</ref>


A schedule, varying depending on the city, highlights one specific game each day of the week, with the organisation of a free access tournament. Outside of tournament hours, computers and consoles are available for customers to play games.<ref>[http://uptech.mensup.fr/jeux-video/news-trailers.html], [http://uptech.mensup.fr/jeux-video/news-trailers.html "Rencontre avec Yann-Cédric Mainguy, co-fondateur du Meltdown"]</ref>
A schedule, varying depending on the city, highlights one specific game each day of the week, with the organisation of a free access tournament. Outside of tournament hours, computers and consoles are available for customers to play games.<ref>[http://uptech.mensup.fr/jeux-video/news-trailers.html], [http://uptech.mensup.fr/jeux-video/news-trailers.html "Rencontre avec Yann-Cédric Mainguy, co-fondateur du Meltdown"]</ref>
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=== Professional Players ===
=== Professional Players ===
A team of professional players was created by Meltdown in 2014. The first player to wear its colors was [[Olivier Hay|Olivier “Louffy” Hay]],<ref>[http://video.lefigaro.fr/figaro/video/meltdown-luffy-champion-de-l-evo-une-grosse-fierte-pour-l-europe-et-pour-la-france-(interview-english-sub)/3702882141001/], [http://video.lefigaro.fr/figaro/video/meltdown-luffy-champion-de-l-evo-une-grosse-fierte-pour-l-europe-et-pour-la-france-(interview-english-sub)/3702882141001/ "Meltdown Luffy, champion de l'Evo : "Une grosse fierté pour l'Europe et pour la France"]</ref> followed by [[Ilyes “Stephano” Satouri]].<ref>[http://www.team-aaa.com/news-29449-tous-0-stephano_quitte_eg_pour_le_meltdown.html],[http://www.team-aaa.com/news-29449-tous-0-stephano_quitte_eg_pour_le_meltdown.html "Stephano quitte EG pour le Meltdown"]</ref> The player Florent “Neo” Lecoanet, a world champion of Super Mario Kart, has since joined the team.{{citation needed|date=October 2016}}
A team of professional players was created by Meltdown in 2014. The first player to wear its colors was [[Olivier Hay|Olivier "Louffy" Hay]],<ref>[http://video.lefigaro.fr/figaro/video/meltdown-luffy-champion-de-l-evo-une-grosse-fierte-pour-l-europe-et-pour-la-france-(interview-english-sub)/3702882141001/], [http://video.lefigaro.fr/figaro/video/meltdown-luffy-champion-de-l-evo-une-grosse-fierte-pour-l-europe-et-pour-la-france-(interview-english-sub)/3702882141001/ "Meltdown Luffy, champion de l'Evo : "Une grosse fierté pour l'Europe et pour la France"]</ref> followed by [[Ilyes "Stephano" Satouri]].<ref>[http://www.team-aaa.com/news-29449-tous-0-stephano_quitte_eg_pour_le_meltdown.html],[http://www.team-aaa.com/news-29449-tous-0-stephano_quitte_eg_pour_le_meltdown.html "Stephano quitte EG pour le Meltdown"]</ref> The player Florent "Neo" Lecoanet, a world champion of ''Super Mario Kart'', has since joined the team.{{citation needed|date=October 2016}}


==Expansion==
==Expansion==
The creation of the Meltdown franchise was announced in March 2013.<ref>[http://www.jeuxvideo.com/reportages-videos-jeux/0000/00000000/un-bar-dedie-a-l-e-sport-00111039.htm], [http://www.jeuxvideo.com/reportages-videos-jeux/0000/00000000/un-bar-dedie-a-l-e-sport-00111039.htm "Reportage - Un bar dedié l'e-sport"]</ref> The bars currently open are:
The creation of the Meltdown franchise was announced in March 2013.<ref>[http://www.jeuxvideo.com/reportages-videos-jeux/0000/00000000/un-bar-dedie-a-l-e-sport-00111039.htm], [http://www.jeuxvideo.com/reportages-videos-jeux/0000/00000000/un-bar-dedie-a-l-e-sport-00111039.htm "Reportage - Un bar dedié l'e-sport"]</ref> The bars currently open are:
* France:
* France:
**[[Paris]] (opened on May 1, 2012 - new location as of December 21, 2013)
**[[Paris]] (opened on May 1, 2012 - new location as of December 21, 2013 - relocated September 19, 2020)
**[[Montpellier]] (opened on July 12, 2014)
**[[Montpellier]] (opened on July 12, 2014)
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**[[Lille]] (opened on September 4, 2014)
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**[[Aix-en-Provence]] (opened on October 18, 2014)
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**[[Bordeaux]] (opened on December 13, 2014)
**[[Strasbourg]] (opened on January 10, 2015)
**[[Strasbourg]] (opened on January 10, 2015)
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**[[Toulouse]] (opened on March 21, 2015)
**[[Grenoble]] (open on April 11, 2015)
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**[[Nice]] (opened on November 7, 2015)
**[[Clermont-Ferrand]] (opened on January 16, 2016)
**[[Tours]] (opened on April 16, 2016)
**[[Tours]] (opened on April 16, 2016)
**[[Lyon]] (opened on April 30, 2016)
**[[Lyon]] (opened on April 30, 2016)
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**[[Reims]] (opened on June 11, 2016)
**[[Troyes]] (opened on October 15, 2016)
**[[Troyes]] (opened on October 15, 2016)
**[[Rennes]] (opened on October 29, 2016)
**[[Dijon]] (opened on April 29, 2017)
**[[Dijon]] (opened on April 29, 2017)
**[[Caen]] (opened on May 27, 2017)
**[[Marseille]] (opened on September 22, 2018)
**[[Marseille]] (opened on September 22, 2018)
**[[Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques]] (opened on September 29, 2018)
**[[Pau, France|Pau]] (opened on September 29, 2018)
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**[[Chambéry]] (opened on December 1, 2018)

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**[[Nantes]] (opened on January 19, 2019)
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**[[Avignon]] (opened on May 18, 2019)
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**[[Nancy, France|Nancy]] (opened on October 26, 2019)
*Other countries:
*Other countries:
**[[London]] (United Kingdom, opened on June 1, 2013)
**[[London]] (United Kingdom, opened on June 1, 2013)
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**[[Valencia]] (Spain, opened on May 29, 2015)
**[[Cologne]] (Germany, opened on January 30, 2016)
**[[Cologne]] (Germany, opened on January 30, 2016)
**[[Brussels]] (Belgium, opened on May 7, 2016)
**[[Brussels]] (Belgium, opened on May 7, 2016)
**[[Budapest]] (Hungary, opened on April 26, 2016)
**[[Montreal]] (Canada, opened on July 30, 2016)
**[[Montreal]] (Canada, opened on July 30, 2016)
**[[Toronto]] (Canada, opened in November 2016)
**[[Madrid]] (Spain, opened on February 18, 2017)
**[[Madrid]] (Spain, opened on February 18, 2017)
**[[Barcelona]] (Spain, opened on November 3, 2018)
**[[Barcelona]] (Spain, opened on November 3, 2018)
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**[[Panama City]] (Panama, opened on December 14, 2018)
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**[[Málaga]] (Spain, opened on March 30, 2019)
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**[[Sheffield]] (United Kingdom, opened on May 11, 2019)


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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[[Category:2012 establishments in France]]
[[Category:2012 establishments in France]]
[[Category:Drinking establishments in Paris]]
[[Category:Drinking establishments in Paris]]
[[Category:Esports]]
[[Category:Esports in France]]
[[Category:Video game culture]]
[[Category:Video game culture]]

Latest revision as of 21:09, 23 July 2024

Meltdown
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FoundedMay 1, 2012 (2012-05-01)
FoundersSophia Metz
Manolack Sana Nikone
Yann-Cédric Mainguy
Headquarters
Paris
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France
ServicesBarcraft, Bar, Themed parties, Event management
Websitewww.meltdown.bar

Meltdown is a French bar chain dedicated to video games and eSports.

History

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Based on the idea of a permanent Barcraft, the first bar Meltdown was established in 2012 in Paris in a small bistro on rue Albert-Thomas.[1] It streamed eSports competitions and had computers and consoles available for use by its clientele. The bar moved to a new location on Passage Thiéré [fr], in the 11th arrondissement of Paris on December 21, 2013.

Meltdown is developing in France and abroad with a franchise platform. There are 20 bars in 7 countries.[2]

Meltdown Paris Competition League of Legends

Model

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Meltdown has a menu of cocktails inspired by the video game universe.[3]

A schedule, varying depending on the city, highlights one specific game each day of the week, with the organisation of a free access tournament. Outside of tournament hours, computers and consoles are available for customers to play games.[4]

Meltdown bars broadcast major eSports[5] competitions on their screens. Meltdown has had a presence at gaming conventions such as Paris Games Week and Dreamhack.[citation needed]

Professional Players

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A team of professional players was created by Meltdown in 2014. The first player to wear its colors was Olivier "Louffy" Hay,[6] followed by Ilyes "Stephano" Satouri.[7] The player Florent "Neo" Lecoanet, a world champion of Super Mario Kart, has since joined the team.[citation needed]

Expansion

[edit]

The creation of the Meltdown franchise was announced in March 2013.[8] The bars currently open are:

  • France:
    • Paris (opened on May 1, 2012 - new location as of December 21, 2013 - relocated September 19, 2020)
    • Montpellier (opened on July 12, 2014)
    • Strasbourg (opened on January 10, 2015)
    • Tours (opened on April 16, 2016)
    • Lyon (opened on April 30, 2016)
    • Troyes (opened on October 15, 2016)
    • Dijon (opened on April 29, 2017)
    • Marseille (opened on September 22, 2018)
    • Pau (opened on September 29, 2018)
    • Chambéry (opened on December 1, 2018)
    • Nantes (opened on January 19, 2019)
    • Avignon (opened on May 18, 2019)
    • Nancy (opened on October 26, 2019)
  • Other countries:
    • London (United Kingdom, opened on June 1, 2013)
    • Cologne (Germany, opened on January 30, 2016)
    • Brussels (Belgium, opened on May 7, 2016)
    • Montreal (Canada, opened on July 30, 2016)
    • Madrid (Spain, opened on February 18, 2017)
    • Barcelona (Spain, opened on November 3, 2018)
    • Panama City (Panama, opened on December 14, 2018)
    • Málaga (Spain, opened on March 30, 2019)
    • Sheffield (United Kingdom, opened on May 11, 2019)

References

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  1. ^ "Le premier bar d'esport en Europe a ouvert à Paris"
  2. ^ [1], Meltdown, "Meltdown Esports Bars", on www.meltdown.bar (accessed on September 14th 2016).
  3. ^ [2], "Au comptoir des geeks"
  4. ^ [3], "Rencontre avec Yann-Cédric Mainguy, co-fondateur du Meltdown"
  5. ^ [4], "Le phénomène e-sport"
  6. ^ [5], "Meltdown Luffy, champion de l'Evo : "Une grosse fierté pour l'Europe et pour la France"
  7. ^ [6],"Stephano quitte EG pour le Meltdown"
  8. ^ [7], "Reportage - Un bar dedié l'e-sport"
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