Week of July 14th to the 20th, 2014.
Fighting Games Weekly is the weekly discussion thread for all things fighting games. News, events, streams, videos, players, drama, everything fighting game related.
Don't know what to watch right now? Check the FGCPros Twitch Group or Jaxel's Stream Viewer. If you want to watch multiple streams at once, you can use Jaxel's customizable multiviewer as well.
New to FGC-GAF is the FGC-GAF Index which lists the fighting games GAFers plays as a neat reference with some rough statistics to boot. To add yourself to the index, quote this post and use the survey link below. Please remember to save/bookmark the "Edit your response" link so you can edit your responses if/when you buy a game already on the list or a new game that releases in the future.
Last week's thread. An archive of previous FGW threads is available here.
Fighting Games Weekly is the weekly discussion thread for all things fighting games. News, events, streams, videos, players, drama, everything fighting game related.
Don't know what to watch right now? Check the FGCPros Twitch Group or Jaxel's Stream Viewer. If you want to watch multiple streams at once, you can use Jaxel's customizable multiviewer as well.
New to FGC-GAF is the FGC-GAF Index which lists the fighting games GAFers plays as a neat reference with some rough statistics to boot. To add yourself to the index, quote this post and use the survey link below. Please remember to save/bookmark the "Edit your response" link so you can edit your responses if/when you buy a game already on the list or a new game that releases in the future.
Last week's thread. An archive of previous FGW threads is available here.
Frikis (Nerds) [ Thread ]
- GAFer J.M. Romeo recently finished and released a short film featuring a protagonist that plays 3rd Strike, and many other nods to fighting games. Check it out via the link above!
- Team TT and IFP join forces to host their first USFIV tournament and an EU qualifier for Shadowloo Showdown.
- Platforms, fees, schedule, rules, format, payout, location and more information is available here.
Every week, FGW will spotlight one GAFer to get a better picture of their history with fighting games, their preferences, and much more. For this week's FGW Player Spotlight, we will be taking a closer look at GAF's ambassador to #gafranbats, notworksafe!
What fighting games do you currently play, what are your all time favourites and why?
Currently only playing Ultra SF4 because its whats big in my local scene. Though Im always up for some ST, KOF98, or Windjammers on a cabinet (with American sticks goddamnit!). I enjoy playing Blazblue and GG but theres a very small scene for it locally (maybe 4 people) and hard to get local games.
My all time favorite game is Super Turbo, simply because of how much Ive played it. Fun, quick game that really relies on knowing fundamentals and playing your character well. Soul Calibur 2 is up there as well again from how much time Ive put into it. Its a game that for me really shows that even if you make a game where everyone is broken as hell, it can still end up as a damn fun fighter.
What are your favorite mechanics from the current selection of fighting games and why? What are your least favorite and why?My all time favorite game is Super Turbo, simply because of how much Ive played it. Fun, quick game that really relies on knowing fundamentals and playing your character well. Soul Calibur 2 is up there as well again from how much time Ive put into it. Its a game that for me really shows that even if you make a game where everyone is broken as hell, it can still end up as a damn fun fighter.
Ive always loved Guard Impact from SC. Just a good way to potentially punish someone for going too crazy, but a good GI requires skill and cant be spammed out or youll be the one who gets punished.
Least favorite for me is probably Marvel 3 TACs. From my point of view they tip the risk/reward scales a little bit too much. If they cost a meter then Id be a little happier with them but as they stand now I think they are just too broken in the wrong way. I also think Tekkens Bound Moves are some horseshit too.
What got you into fighting games? Are there any other genre of games you play?Least favorite for me is probably Marvel 3 TACs. From my point of view they tip the risk/reward scales a little bit too much. If they cost a meter then Id be a little happier with them but as they stand now I think they are just too broken in the wrong way. I also think Tekkens Bound Moves are some horseshit too.
The first time I can remember seeing a fighting game, I was immediately hooked. I was probably about 6 years old and was walking home from school (only lived about a block or two away). I stopped into 7-11 and saw a crowd of people getting really exciting around an arcade game, SF2 World Warrior. I just remember being blown away by both the way the game looked and how hype everyone got when someone won. From then on I was in that 7-11 almost daily spending lunch money trying to compete with the older kids.
Eventually as I got older and my family moved away to places without arcades or any gathering spot I moved into the Arena FPS space and played a lot of UT with friends. Some Quake 3 as well, but I always preferred the UT series.
I also spent a lot of time with MMOs, and WoW in particular. I just like getting in deep on my characters and minmaxing in order to achieve the perfect build. Ill also always play a game from Nintendo. When to comes to fun, engaging games for me they just get it.
I got back in fighting games once I moved to NM and was able to find a decent arcade and play the games I remembered loving as a kid. Once I started going there regularly, I stumbled upon the local scene here in New Mexico almost by accident and the rest is history.
What is your favorite fighting game character and why?Eventually as I got older and my family moved away to places without arcades or any gathering spot I moved into the Arena FPS space and played a lot of UT with friends. Some Quake 3 as well, but I always preferred the UT series.
I also spent a lot of time with MMOs, and WoW in particular. I just like getting in deep on my characters and minmaxing in order to achieve the perfect build. Ill also always play a game from Nintendo. When to comes to fun, engaging games for me they just get it.
I got back in fighting games once I moved to NM and was able to find a decent arcade and play the games I remembered loving as a kid. Once I started going there regularly, I stumbled upon the local scene here in New Mexico almost by accident and the rest is history.
Millia Rage - hella mixups, amazing AA, and good air control. All things I love in a character.
Describe your style of play, and how do you play (local, online, etc.).
My play is easily described as Not As Patient As I Should Be. I enjoy using patience and zoning to keep people away but its often overwhelmed by my desire to just get in and Get Work Done. Thats when stuff starts to go bad. So Im trying to train myself on patience as a skill.
As far as play, Im probably 95% local and 5% online. Im lucky to have a pretty good scene here that has meet ups multiple times every week to get games. Because of all the local play, I find myself easily frustrated by online. Ranked play in specific is awful cause Id much rather get a longer set with someone. So online lobbies are something that are very important to me in any fighting game.
What do you feel are your biggest strengths and weaknesses as a player?As far as play, Im probably 95% local and 5% online. Im lucky to have a pretty good scene here that has meet ups multiple times every week to get games. Because of all the local play, I find myself easily frustrated by online. Ranked play in specific is awful cause Id much rather get a longer set with someone. So online lobbies are something that are very important to me in any fighting game.
Biggest strength is probably my willingness to bang my head against a wall until I get what I want in a match. I dont mind playing and losing in long sets as long as I can accomplish whatever Ive set out to do. Learn a matchup, get a combo off, learn how to defend against certain players, whatever it may be.
Biggest weakness as I said before is a lack of patience. Also my stubbornness. As I said Im willing to bang my head against a wall but sometimes Ill do it to my own detriment. When I set out to get something off Ill sometimes just try for it over and over and end up losing because of it. So I guess I gotta learn to let stuff go, especially in a tournament setting.
Best and worst moments in the your fighting game career?Biggest weakness as I said before is a lack of patience. Also my stubbornness. As I said Im willing to bang my head against a wall but sometimes Ill do it to my own detriment. When I set out to get something off Ill sometimes just try for it over and over and end up losing because of it. So I guess I gotta learn to let stuff go, especially in a tournament setting.
Best moment isnt really related to playing or anything. It was last year when our scene came together and organized Art of Fighting (which we are doing again this September), a charity art show and tournament for March of Dimes. A local player suffered the loss of his son to a heart condition and wanted to do something special in his honor. It was just awesome to see everyone as a group come together and help out to put on the biggest event in our state. The best and truest meaning of Fighting Game Community to me.
What do you want from future fighting games?
I want fighting games to steal from DOTA 2 wholesale for their online systems. Live viewing of matches, ability to commentate over matches and tournaments, live streaming and viewing from inside the game. And I want companies to support the communities that rise up from their games with tournaments and prizes. Basically something other than just trying to sell DLC over and over again.
Who should be on next week's GAF Player Spotlight?
Id like for GAFs true best player, Satyamdas to be on this but thats not really possible. So I guess hikarutilmitt or Axis.
Super Desperation Radio [ 9:30PM EDT | 6:30 PDT ]
- Hellpockets and various other members of the KoF community discuss KoF and happenings in the FGC.
- Out of the ashes of Cross Counter Live rises a new discussion show from Gootecks and Mike Ross!
- Out of the ashes of The BOX Arena, comes the San Diego FGC's newest organized weekly for UMvC3.
- Weekly FGC show dedicated to match analysis, teaching, commentary, news, debates, and more! Hosted by UltraDavid and James Chen.
Kachitagari TV (JP) [ 9PM JST | 8AM EDT | 5AM PDT ]
- Bon-chan, Kazunoko and Fuudo's new show, focusing primarily on SSFIV AE ranked matches but is branching off into other games as well.
- NYC VF crew presents VF5:FS tournaments casuals out of The Next Level arcade in Brooklyn.
- New Jersey's largest weekly featuring UMvC3 and Injustice.
- JamessMK & DarKNaTaS host a raw and uncut weekly talk show discussing events in the FGC with various FGC personalities.
- Weekly FGC show dedicated to match analysis, teaching, commentary, news, debates, and more! Hosted by UltraDavid and James Chen.
- iPlaywinner hosts a weekly talk show featuring alpha stream monsters Harrison and Honzo Gonzo.
Game Spot Versus KoF Casuals (JP) [ 7PM JST | 6AM EDT | 3AM PDT ]
- KoF 1998UM, KoF 2002UM and KoF XIII C action from Japan.
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- NYC's biggest weekly at The Next Level Arcade in Brooklyn featuring SSFIV AE, UMvC3 and TTT2. If the Teamsp00ky link is not working, it is likely on the backup stream on Arturo's channel.
- Often, WonderChef will stream Injustice pools up until Top 4.
- SoCal's biggest weekly at Super Arcade in Walnut, featuring Injustice and SSFIV AE. Season details are available here.
HBTB Live [ 8PM EDT | 5PM PDT ]
- Hold Back To Block hosts a weekly roundtable discussion of various happenings in the FGC.
- A bi-weekly Smash podcast discussing recent events, news and issues in the Smash community, hosted by Scar, Prog, Cactuar and Sheridan.
- Galloping Ghost Arcade presents an Injustice weekly out of Chicago.
- A weekly FGC talk show hosted by iPlaywinner, featuring a varying, ensemble cast of prominent members of the fighting game community.
- Aris' new weekly show, discussing whatever he wants to! The format resembles old ATP podcasts.
- The UMvC3 and KoF XIII branch of Wednesday Night Fights also hosted at Super Arcade in Walnut, California.
The Smash Break Bi-Weekly [ 6PM EDT | 3PM PDT ]
- The Break hosts a new Melee bi-weekly to replace Rokunaya Bi-Weeklies which are ending.
- Arturo streams a BlazBlue and Guilty Gear bi-weekly out of Next Level arcade in Brooklyn.
- For those who know how to use Nico Live, also join the GODSGARDEN community page on Nico to know when Ura KaoTV! goes live.
- A weekly Skullgirls event hosted by members of the Skullgirls development team, often featuring preview builds of the game.
Rebel Up [ Secondary ] [ 7PM EDT | 4PM PDT ]
- Super Arcade's anime bi-weekly, featuring GG, BB, P4A, SG, Gundam and older anime games as well.
GGPO VanBats [ 4PM EDT | 1PM PDT ]
- Weekly GGPO Vampire Savior ranbats streamed by GAFer Rotanibor.
- Level|Up and Team OXY partner up to create a new weekly for the SoCal Melee community, featuring doubles and singles.
On GAF we have various members that stream fighting games from time to time too. If you would like to add your channel to this thread, send me a PM.
Additionally, if you want to really get involved, you may want to check out the various OTs for specific games:
Additionally, if you want to really get involved, you may want to check out the various OTs for specific games:
- BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma
- Chaos Code
- Darkstalkers: Resurrection
- Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate and Core Fighters
- Divekick
- Gundam Extreme VS Full Boost
- Injustice: Gods Among Us
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle
- Killer Instinct
- The King of Fighters XIII
- Marvel vs. Capcom: Origins
- Mortal Kombat
- Persona 4: Arena
- PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
- Project M 3.0
- Skullgirls
- Soul Calibur: Lost Swords
- Soul Calibur V
- Street Fighter X Tekken v.2013
- Tekken
- Tekken Revolution
- Tekken Tag Tournament 2
- Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
- Ultra Street Fighter IV
- Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown
- 8WayRun - Soul Calibur franchise community
- DOACentral - Dead or Alive franchise community
- Dream Cancel - King of Fighters franchise community and resource, more US-centric
- Dustloop - Forums/community for Arc System Works-developed games
- Eventhubs - Frequently updated news blog, resource and forums for all things fighting games
- FreeStepDodge - Dead or Alive franchise community
- Homing Cancel - Arcana Heart community
- iPlaywinner - Large fighting game news site and resource, and the home to Teamsp00ky and iPlaywinner
- Jet Upper - UK-centric news source and community
- Mayonaka Midnight - Persona 4 Arena community and resource
- Melty Bread - Melty Blood community
- Mizuumi - A resource for various "poverty" games
- Orochinagi - King of Fighters franchise community and resource, more EU-centric
- Reddit Fighters - Reddit's own fighting game community subreddit
- Shoryuken - The largest FG community and multigame resource on the web, with a large Capcom games community
- Skullheart - fan Skullgirls community and resource made official
- TekkenZaibatsu - Tekken franchise community
- Test Your Might - Mortal Kombat and Injustice community and resource
- UKFGC - UK-centric news source and community
- Smash Boards - The largest Smash Bros. Community
- VFDC - Virtua Fighter franchise community site
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If you have any suggestions for the OP, please do not hesitate to post in this thread or PM me to let me know.
