Week of May 19th to the 25th, 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.
Ultimate Fighting Game Tournament X [ Stream 2 ] [ Stream 3 ] [ Stream 4 ] [ Friday ] [ 1PM CDT | 2PM EDT | 11AM PDT ]
- The final UFGT is upon us; the last in the series of large multi-game tournaments out of Chicago.
- Capcom Pro Tour Qualifier
- This event continues throguh Sunday.
- Prizes, format, platforms, rules, payout, location, schedule and much 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 Beats!
What fighting games do you currently play, what are your all time favourites and why?
Lately I've been mostly playing Skullgirls, but I've been trying to get into Blazblue again recently. I'm having trouble picking a character that I really want to learn in the latter though. I also play Marvel and Street Fighter 4 occasionally.
Hmm, my all time favourites would probably be the Super Smash Brothers series in general (well besides Brawl) and Skullgirls. The gameplay is just very enjoyable in Smash and hard to find elsewhere. The platform dynamics, short combos, and the way the hits feel make it a very fun experience for me. Also this might be a shallow reason but I do like most of Nintendo's characters quite a lot, so being able to fight with them is one of the reasons I enjoy the series so much.
For Skullgirls, I think it's really fun to play and I love the support it gets from Lab Zero. The quality of the art is sharp and beautiful, it's very well animated and I like the character designs for the most part.
What are your favorite mechanics from the current selection of fighting games and why? What are your least favorite and why?Hmm, my all time favourites would probably be the Super Smash Brothers series in general (well besides Brawl) and Skullgirls. The gameplay is just very enjoyable in Smash and hard to find elsewhere. The platform dynamics, short combos, and the way the hits feel make it a very fun experience for me. Also this might be a shallow reason but I do like most of Nintendo's characters quite a lot, so being able to fight with them is one of the reasons I enjoy the series so much.
For Skullgirls, I think it's really fun to play and I love the support it gets from Lab Zero. The quality of the art is sharp and beautiful, it's very well animated and I like the character designs for the most part.
I really love assists. My most played fighting games this generation are Marvel and Skullgirls because of this. They allow players to experiment much more than usual, cover weaknesses or make characters more deadly. I guess it's sort of a form of customization.
My least favourite would be Super Smash Bros. Brawl's air dodges. Basically you could get hit and then airdodge after a certain number of frames regardless of the amount of histun/knockback you sustained which significantly lowered the amount of combos you could do in the game. It's just terrible.
What got you into fighting games? Are there any other genre of games you play?My least favourite would be Super Smash Bros. Brawl's air dodges. Basically you could get hit and then airdodge after a certain number of frames regardless of the amount of histun/knockback you sustained which significantly lowered the amount of combos you could do in the game. It's just terrible.
I've been playing fighters ever since I was a kid and I started out with Mortal Kombat 2 on the Genesis, but I only really ever had the desire to get better and not just mash buttons when I played Soul Calibur 2 and SSBM. From there I started taking fighters more seriously, but it was mostly just my friends, siblings and I figuring out stuff on our own and competing against each other. I think I only began looking for opponents outside of my circle when I started playing Scarlet Weather Rhapsody and other super niche fighters in like 2010ish.
Besides fighters I find myself mostly playing platformers, action games, and RPGs. But I'll play any genre as long as the mechanics, level design and such seem interesting to me. I only have so much time though, so I still have to be somewhat picky!
What is your favorite fighting game character and why?Besides fighters I find myself mostly playing platformers, action games, and RPGs. But I'll play any genre as long as the mechanics, level design and such seem interesting to me. I only have so much time though, so I still have to be somewhat picky!
Hmm, I don't know if I really have one. I really like Dormammu from Marvel Vs Capcom 3. He has an excellent moveset with lots of interesting tools like the dark spells and Stalking Flare along with some good mobility options. He looks great visually and just sounds really cool too!
Describe your style of play, and how do you play (local, online, etc.).
I don't think I really have a style that I stick to 100%. It really depends on the game and character for me.
I generally only play online, but I do have some offline matches with my brother or cousins whenever they're around.
What do you feel are your biggest strengths and weaknesses as a player?I generally only play online, but I do have some offline matches with my brother or cousins whenever they're around.
I don't really get mad when I lose, and I don't really get scared or nervous when I'm fighting a stronger player. I'd say my one weakness is that I'm slow to adapt when I'm losing in a long set which leads me to getting hit by a lot of the same stuff over and over.
Best and worst moments in the your fighting game career?
I haven't had much of a fighting game career haha. The first and only tournament I ever entered was a SSBM tournament at my highschool where I got 3rd. I lost to my brother and one of my friends. The prize was a gift card for Best Buy and my brother ended up getting 1st.
What do you want from future fighting games?
A lot of things actually! I won't mention all of them though. Since I primarily play online I'd like every game to have excellent netcode and at the very least I would want it to be as good as Skullgirls'. I'd also want lobbies that allow more than one match to be going on at once. I think only Blazblue and Skullgirls do this at the moment? I'm not entirely sure if there are any others. An in-game online replay gallery where players can upload replay data, and view matches based on views, ratings and categories like match of the week and such would be good too.
More training mode options and less hidden data. Like Frame Data that is in the game, but not just in the command list. In Skullgirls you have the option in training mode to view frame data actively, so whenever you do a move it will show the numbers and other useful information on the screen. Stuff like a hitbox viewer should be in every game too. Being able to send training mode recordings to other players would be nice too.
More interesting single player challenges that force the player to think about their playstyle and the decisions they have to make in a fight with their character. Challenges that teach the basics, advanced techniques and some fighting game terminology are a must as well. Also I don't know how difficult this would be to implement, but being able to make your own combo challenges like the ones they have in Blazblue and some others games and sending it to other players so that they can try it would be amazing as well.
Please don't make really bad characters (e.g. Hsien Ko in Marvel 3)! I know there will always be top and bottom tiers, but I would like it if the gap in power wasn't so enormous between them. Stop making stages that have framerate issues as well.
Who should be on next week's GAF Player Spotlight?More training mode options and less hidden data. Like Frame Data that is in the game, but not just in the command list. In Skullgirls you have the option in training mode to view frame data actively, so whenever you do a move it will show the numbers and other useful information on the screen. Stuff like a hitbox viewer should be in every game too. Being able to send training mode recordings to other players would be nice too.
More interesting single player challenges that force the player to think about their playstyle and the decisions they have to make in a fight with their character. Challenges that teach the basics, advanced techniques and some fighting game terminology are a must as well. Also I don't know how difficult this would be to implement, but being able to make your own combo challenges like the ones they have in Blazblue and some others games and sending it to other players so that they can try it would be amazing as well.
Please don't make really bad characters (e.g. Hsien Ko in Marvel 3)! I know there will always be top and bottom tiers, but I would like it if the gap in power wasn't so enormous between them. Stop making stages that have framerate issues as well.
Hmm, how about Master Milk? If not then Smedwicks.
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.
