Week of May 26th to June 1st, 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.
There are currently no special events scheduled for this week. Check back later on in the week to see if this changes!
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 our most lactose-tolerant member, Master Milk!
What fighting games do you currently play, what are your all time favourites and why?
I currently play Blazblue because of Platinum the Trinity, but I'll be picking up various other games because of UFGT and Evo.
My all-time favorites are probably Guilty Gear Accent Core, Dead or Alive 2, and Smash 64. These are all games that I enjoyed playing a lot when they first came out and spent a lot of time playing. I like speed, style, and fun in my games and they manage to bring that.
What are your favorite mechanics from the current selection of fighting games and why? What are your least favorite and why?My all-time favorites are probably Guilty Gear Accent Core, Dead or Alive 2, and Smash 64. These are all games that I enjoyed playing a lot when they first came out and spent a lot of time playing. I like speed, style, and fun in my games and they manage to bring that.
I don't think I have any favorites, but I really hate Overdrive and Astrals from Blazblue. Overdrive is damn near useless for Platinum, and being able to combo into Astrals is annoying. I don't hate the concepts, just the execution.
What got you into fighting games? Are there any other genre of games you play?
I've loved fighting games since I first played SF2 on the SNES. I've always liked martial arts and such, so fighting games were probably just a natural fit for me. If it weren't SF2, it would have likely been something else.
I used to play most genres, but now that I have to spend my own money on things, I usually stick to what I know I'll enjoy on some level, so mostly fighters. But, if it looks fun I'll pick it up, so genre doesn't really matter that much. Also, I enjoy SRPG's a lot, as long as they're FFT or made by NIS, with Phantom Kingdom probably being my favorite game of all-time.
What is your favorite fighting game character and why?I used to play most genres, but now that I have to spend my own money on things, I usually stick to what I know I'll enjoy on some level, so mostly fighters. But, if it looks fun I'll pick it up, so genre doesn't really matter that much. Also, I enjoy SRPG's a lot, as long as they're FFT or made by NIS, with Phantom Kingdom probably being my favorite game of all-time.
Ayane from Dead or Alive. Arrogant and haughty, skilled, deadly, stylish, purple hair, big boobs, tragic backstory. If I had a waifu, it'd be Ayane.
Other characters I really like but that obviously aren't on Ayane's level include Platinum the Trinity, I-No, Dizzy, A.B.A, Lei-Fang, Christie, Sakura, Ibuki, Vice, Iori, Kyosuke, Edge, Kyoko, and Double. I'm sure there are others I'm forgetting.
Aesthetic and personality are the most important thing.
Describe your style of play, and how do you play (local, online, etc.).Other characters I really like but that obviously aren't on Ayane's level include Platinum the Trinity, I-No, Dizzy, A.B.A, Lei-Fang, Christie, Sakura, Ibuki, Vice, Iori, Kyosuke, Edge, Kyoko, and Double. I'm sure there are others I'm forgetting.
Aesthetic and personality are the most important thing.
I mash because hitting buttons is fun. I like to go in because hitting buttons is fun. I like to run away because annoying your opponent is fun. But above all I like to win, so I try to use whatever style I think will get the victory. Some matches you have to rush down quickly, others you have to fall back and stay patient. Whatever works.
I play online mostly, unfortunately, but online sucks, so I'll probably transition over to being a tournament player in the relatively near future.
What do you feel are your biggest strengths and weaknesses as a player?I play online mostly, unfortunately, but online sucks, so I'll probably transition over to being a tournament player in the relatively near future.
Biggest weakness is that I don't live in Japan. Second would easily be that I hate Training Mode. I'd rather be playing people.
Biggest strength is probably that I have a decent grasp on all of my weaknesses and could get over them, if I decided to put in the effort.
Best and worst moments in the your fighting game career?Biggest strength is probably that I have a decent grasp on all of my weaknesses and could get over them, if I decided to put in the effort.
I don't have a fighting game career yet, but if I ever win Evo I'll make a post about it.
What do you want from future fighting games?
It'd be nice if Japanese devs could stop treating the rest of the world like second and third class citizens.
I'd also like more balance. Your favorite character getting bodied by half the cast isn't fun.
If I could get a random color select and rematching being standard features that'd be cool, too.
And timely PC releases.
Who should be on next week's GAF Player Spotlight?I'd also like more balance. Your favorite character getting bodied by half the cast isn't fun.
If I could get a random color select and rematching being standard features that'd be cool, too.
And timely PC releases.
darkblade77, if not, hitokage, if not, fugu
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
- Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition v.2012
- Tekken
- Tekken Revolution
- Tekken Tag Tournament 2
- Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
- 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 t- 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.
