Everyone has a fighting chance
As the new kid on the block, Sakura seems to have been relegated to the lower tiers of the game. While new discoveries could propel her higher later, right now very few have fully unraveled her puzzle, and we’ll certainly see more tech with her later.
Given what we already know, VesperArcade has provided a strong guide on how to play her. He suggests playing more neutral-based, but also states that up close, you must pay special attention to her tick throw and meaty game.
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With the new update to Street Fighter V, one thing remains the same: there’s still amazing comeback potential to be had in the game’s system. This is something Xuses knows well, as he has previously compiled some of the most interesting comebacks in the game’s history.
This is another such video, showcasing some of the interesting changes in Season 3. This also features comebacks from Brian_F, Alex Myers, 801 Strider, Pauloweb, and Gunfight, and also features one video of Momochi’s Kolin getting dismantled in a comeback against him.
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At Evo Japan, BAS held one of the largest Capcom vs. SNK 2 events in recent memory, with over 70 entrants in attendance. But before the fireworks ignited and people lived and let die, Japan’s players congregated at GameSpot Versus for a last-minute tune-up event.
As a monthly tournament, GameSpot Versus always brings out top CvS2 players, but this January was particularly impressive. Thankfully Silentscope uploaded the event prior to the loss of footage on Twitch, so that we can see the event before the big event.
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Karin has long been known to have some of the best reset potential in Street Fighter V. With her ability to reset easily off of Tenko, she has added in additional reset potential with V-Trigger II.
The V-Trigger — which allows her to parry an opponent’s attack, sending them airborne — allows her a jab reset situation. She can then follow up with a forward dash or a light Sappo — both of which leave her at a +1 frame advantage. This allows her to follow up with a jab on either side she lands on, resulting in a combo.
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It’s no secret that Capcom has come under fire with their releases of Street Fighter V and Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite. While Capcom had previously admitted that they released the former title prematurely, they seemingly repeated the same mistake with what many describe as a rushed release of the latter.
A recent public letter from Capcom CEO Kenzo Tsujimoto has been released, in which he talks about the esports focus that Capcom has worked on in recent years:
We at Capcom have been building eSports with our Street Fighter brand outside of Japan for the past 10 years, and now are committed to laying down the foundation to make this year “eSports Year One” within Japan. Drawing upon the markets we have already developed in the U.S. and Europe, we will move forward to promote eSports with the full force of our organization.
It goes on to include a reference to this:
… last year it was uncovered that there has been widespread product quality data falsification at major Japanese manufacturers. This discovery deeply affected the operations of these companies and the brands they had developed over many long years.
He states that the “quality of our game software is a vital matter, and one with which our entire company must be involved,” and that “we will strive to create games that delight all of our customers by prioritizing their needs and thoroughly administering strict quality control.”
While the esports division definitely affects Street Fighter V, it is uncertain how much of this focus will be placed on Marvel, nor how their quality control will change in relation to their titles. Read the full letter here.
Source: Capcom
When MenaRD won Capcom Cup, he said he wanted to do something to promote the game in his native Dominican Republic. He was not at all talking idly, and his most recent move has made good on that desire.
Using some of his Capcom Cup funds as capital, he has started his own esports team: the Santo Domingo Tigers. The first player he has signed is Dominican native Jochy Focus. Jochy made waves with his Akuma play in the Capcom Cup Last Chance Qualifier, showing that the Dominican Republic was stronger far beyond DR Ray, Caba, and MenaRD.
Go follow my recently opened fighting games dominican esports team at: @sdgtigers . pic.twitter.com/d2TM2FKEbO
— RISE | MenaRD (@_MenaRD__) February 6, 2018
Orgullosos de anunciar nuestro primer jugador de la temporada 2018, Jochy Focus! #SDGTigers #Jochy pic.twitter.com/mZJZa9Y52v
— Santo Domingo Tigers (@sdgtigers) February 6, 2018
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With Daigo Umehara’s legendary status, a compilation video of him always showcases some amazing plays and great reads. As such, this video shows off some of his most recent best plays — with both Guile and Ryu — online, featuring him playing sets against some of Japan and Korea’s top players, including M. Lizard. But one of the most notable moments in the video is the very beginning, in which the legendary player — who has for years spoken only Japanese in public — speaks a bit of English to introduce the video for Xuses.
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Kragg has suffered in the tiers of Rivals of Aether for a long time. But in a moderately-balanced game, that doesn’t mean as much in the grand scheme, and Jackie Peanuts shows how dangerous the rock-wielder can be in the right circumstances.
In this compilation of combos, Kragg’s slow speed seems to disappear as he pushes around the competition he faces online. He also takes out enemies with creative usage of his rocks to spike his opponents to their death.
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Versus 2018 has served as a trip down memory lane. With some of the old-school Marvel players making their way out alongside some of the newer players of the game spanning across three titles, this shaped up for an exciting event.
One of the highlights of the weekend was Justin Wong playing against his old Marvel vs. Capcom 2 rival Sanford Kelly in a first-to-ten exhibition. The two have had even matches across the game’s lifespan, with the last two Evo championships being split between the two in grand finals that included both. With that kind of introduction, you know that this exhibition will be a classic.
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Alex’s second V-Trigger in Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition is considered strong, with a load of potential for mix-ups. However, its two different possible uses can cause some confusion in using it to your advantage. If you attempt the same setup with both, you may find yourself disappointed when you whiff and get punished.
In this video, NurseLee breaks down the difference between both moves, and points out that while the DDT is untechable, it can only hit high — whereas the sleeper is techable. He also shows some great meaty setups off of each, that will help you put your opponents on the ground.
Source: NurseLee