Month: October 2014

The folks at Vesper Arcade have been uploading challenge mode trials from various fighting games for a while now. The videos almost always come complete with handcams and are a great way for new players–or frustrated veterans–to figure out exactly how to complete certain combos when the game itself may not be the best at getting that information across.

Recently, Vesper Arcade finished uploading the final set of Expert Mode trials from Street Fighter EX Plus Alpha. You may remember this title for its unique characters like Skullomania and Doctrine Dark–who got a nod from the Ultra Street Fighter IV summer vacation costume pack–or for being more akin to a Rival Schools game than a Street Fighter game with its rough, polygonal fighters duking it out. Whatever it is that brings back the memories from this title, it’s hard to deny that the game stands out as a truly unique addition to the Street Fighter series.

The video below presents viewers with a character select screen; from there, you can click a character’s portrait to watch all of their trials from start to finish. We’re sure there are very few people out there still stuck on these trials, but it’s still a fun diversion from modern games.

Source: VesperArcade

Earlier today, the folks behind Northern California competitive gaming organization ShowDown, along with Humble Bundle, launched a 24-hour charity event known as Extra Life Kick Off. While tonight would normally see Street Fighter players take over Folsom Street Foundry in San Francisco, California for Churning the Butter, all kinds of video game fans will be coming together to raise money for a brand new charity that aims to help local children through the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

In addition to Ultra Street Fighter IV, the event will also feature competition in Super Smash Bros. Melee, which just went live a little while ago. Be sure to tune in live below to show your support or head on over to Twitch if you prefer to chat.

More information on Extra Life Kick Off can be found here.

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Want to check these tournaments out for yourself? Well, you’re in luck, because even if you missed out this week, Churning the Butter is held every Thursday at 8 PM PDT during ShowDown’s game night at Folsom Street Foundry. The group also plans to eventually get a ranbat series off the ground at the same venue, so stay tuned for more.

Source: ShowDown

Level|Up Series returns tonight with the opening installment of The Runback’s fourth 2014 season, broadcasting from Super Arcade in Walnut, California. Much like previous events, some of SoCal’s best will be coming together to compete in returning titles Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Killer Instinct, Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late, and PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, so be sure to tune in early and catch as much of the action as possible.

To honor the memory of Terrance “PushaTee88″ Moore, tonight’s broadcast will be devoted entirely to Killer Instinct. Full brackets for each game will be made available through Challonge.

If you live in the area, why not head over to Super Arcade and check it out in person? These are weekly tournaments, so even if you missed out tonight you can still check it out next time. We’ve included the venue’s address below for those of you who may be interested.

1211 N Grand Avenue
Walnut, CA 91789

Level|Up Live

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Super Dojo

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Sources: Level|Up Live, Super Dojo