Week of March 10th to the 16th, 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.
Final Round XVII [ Thread ] [ Friday ] [ 2PM EDT | 11AM PDT ]
- The secondary stream will be handled by Capcom Fighters.
- The tertiary stream will be handled by FunkyP.
- The anime stream will be handled by Sixfortyfive.
- The NRS stream will be handled by Kombat Network.
- The hypest major around returns, featuring the return of the Curleh Mustache Battle Royale as well.
- This event continues through Sunday.
- Location, fees, schedule and more information is available today.
- One of Jersey's largest tournaments returns again, boasting singles and team tournaments for AE, UMvC3 and SFxTK.
- Location, schedule, fees, payout, platforms, rules 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 tutorialfiend Juicebox!
What fighting games do you currently play, what are your all time favourites and why?
I currently play KOF13 and KI. KOF13 would qualify as my all-time favorite fighting game.
What are your favorite mechanics from the current selection of fighting games and why? What are your least favorite and why?
My favorite mechanic from current gen fighting games is KI's Combo Breaker. It has lots of far-reaching consequences on matchups that I think end up being well-balanced and excellent. One mechanic that I also really like that I think can be explored more is 'long-pause' counter hits, such as Alpha 3 or KOF12.
My least favorite mechanic is probably SF4's ultra combos, because it's free, unearned meter.
What got you into fighting games? Are there any other genre of games you play?My least favorite mechanic is probably SF4's ultra combos, because it's free, unearned meter.
When I was a kid, fighting games were what I was drawn to in arcades, and World Warrior was one of my favorite SNES games. I didn't seriously get into them until Super Smash Bros. Melee, however.
When not playing fighters, I enjoy rhythm games, jrpgs, platformers, single player shooters, and spectacle fighters (Devil May Cry, Bayonetta, God Hand, etc).
What is your favorite fighting game character and why?When not playing fighters, I enjoy rhythm games, jrpgs, platformers, single player shooters, and spectacle fighters (Devil May Cry, Bayonetta, God Hand, etc).
My favorite fighting game character is Abel. I like that he's an honest and polite person who is well-trained. He is always calm and collected and that's the sort of personality that I believe a great player should have. He has the best new character theme in SF4 and I have lots of great memories with him.
Describe your style of play, and how do you play (local, online, etc.).
My style is methodical. After I learn the technical ins and outs of a game (see the answer to the next question for details), I focus almost exclusively on gaining information about my opponent and using it against them as much as possible, at least in higher level matches. At lower levels I simply play slow and steady, and usually my knowledge carries me to victory.
Regarding how I actually play the game with people, I now live in a rural part of Oregon with no FGC presence. For the moment I am ok with simply playing KI online, as it handles quite well. That said, I will not truly be happy with how I play fighters if I'm not in southern California or Japan.
What do you feel are your biggest strengths and weaknesses as a player?Regarding how I actually play the game with people, I now live in a rural part of Oregon with no FGC presence. For the moment I am ok with simply playing KI online, as it handles quite well. That said, I will not truly be happy with how I play fighters if I'm not in southern California or Japan.
My biggest strength is my dogged use of training mode. Every loss teaches something and whatever that thing is I will find it and test the shit out of it if I don't understand it. In most of my matches, including at top level, I am usually the one who is more prepared for various scenarios due to the amount of research I do into each and every character. Of course, I also practice my combos quite a lot as well, and some might say that I have above-average execution.
My biggest weakness is that I tend to undervalue simpler tactics due to my focus on beating high-level players.
Best and worst moments in the your fighting game career?My biggest weakness is that I tend to undervalue simpler tactics due to my focus on beating high-level players.
Best - 9th place at EVO 2011.
Worst - Just recently, when I realized that I will probably never be satisfied with fighting games without having the best in the world to play with.
What do you want from future fighting games?Worst - Just recently, when I realized that I will probably never be satisfied with fighting games without having the best in the world to play with.
I want deep training modes (like skullgirls), well-produced tutorials (like KI), great netcode (like GGPO), and offline match recording.
Who should be on next week's GAF Player Spotlight?
I will defer to GAF's vote on this one. Unless Apologyman counts, because he totally deserves an interview or two.
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.
Melee It On Me [ 9PM EDT | 6PM PDT ]
- 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. P4:A is usually streamed on CounterAssaultTV until Top 3.
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.
- 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.
None at the moment.
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 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 - Mainly 2D, Capcom game centric hub, and probably one of, if not the largest FG community on the internet
- 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.
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