Author: Dertrick "ninjadertle" Winn

In the world of Super Smash Bros., nothing is more satisfying than ending a match with a meticulously-timed Falcon Punch. Whether you are a competitive or casual player, all can agree that being on the receiving end of one of Smash’s most iconic moves is never where you want to be, especially if your damage percentage is high and you’re down to your last stock.

In his third compilation of this nature, GRsmash compiles 20 fatal Falcon Punches from Project M, Super Smash Bros. Melee and Smash 64 matches captured on various streams. Though not all 20 claimed stocks or ended matches, each one is pretty mind-boggling in its own respect.

Check out the video below and subscribe to GRsmash for more Super Smash Bros. compilations.

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Super Smash Bros. Melee star Liquid|Hungrybox isn’t known for having a flashy playstyle, but every now and then we see some showy plays from the world-renowned Orlando native that makes us question how humble he truly is. In this compilation from GRSmash, we see the Evo Champion pull off 30 very risky and very impressive Rests, a high risk, high reward attack for Jigglypuff players.

Similar to Captain Falcon’s Falcon Punch, Rest is a move that–as a pro–does a massive amount of raw damage if it hits and–as a con–leaves Jigglypuff wide open for attacks if it misses. Knowing how and when to use Rest isn’t necessarily essential to being a good Jigglypuff player, but having the ability to incorporate Rest into an in-game strategy can give a ‘Puff main a crucial advantage.

It’s no surprise that Hungrybox, considered by many to be the best Jigglypuff player in the world, would display such such mastery of a high-level technique, but the fact that these 30 match-ending Rests were executed while floating off stage makes them that much more awe-inspiring.

You can learn more about Rests here, and view more from GRSmash here.

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Many top players have claimed victory using the cute Balloon Pokémon Jigglypuff in Super Smash Bros. Melee. Due to player performance at tournaments, it has become a common pick among Melee heads and has secured a top spot on many tier lists. In their latest video, SSBM Tutorials goes over some of the techniques that are essential to becoming a solid Jigglypuff player.

Though there is already a prevailing notion that Jigglypuff would not be the character it is without its back-air A attack (commonly referred to as bair), the first segment where the different ways in which it can be applied in a match could be particularly useful information. Unique aspects of the character like its aerial tech and its invincible ledge dash are covered in the video as well. There are also clips of top players executing the studied techniques, so viewers can see the material in action.

Check out the Jigglypuff tutorial below and subscribe to SSBM Tutorials for more comprehensive Melee content.

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Seven female fighters come together to do massive damage in this combo music video for The King of Fighters XIV by YouTuber ArtificialStar. The lovely KOF ladies take turns making the most of their Max Modes and Climax Cancels in this three-minute clip, set to the tune of the Bayonetta theme Mysterious Destiny. Though it is debatable which of the brawlers in the video is more mysterious, it is clear that they all have their unique advantages.

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Three of the Four Kings of Shadaloo show us just how good it is to be bad in this gameplay compilation video for Street Fighter V. Some top-notch Vega, F.A.N.G and Bison players pull of impressive combos, setups, comebacks and reversals that players who main these villains will definitely want to add to their strategic repertoire. Complete with music and cut scenes for dramatic effect, the video will have you either trembling before Shadaloo’s might–or lining up to join their ranks.

Check out the clip below, and subscribe to Kobra_47 for more Street Fighter V video content.

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Despite the Super Smash Bros. series being featured in tournaments alongside traditional fighting game franchises like Street Fighter and Tekken, there are still people in the fighting game community that believe Smash is not a “real” fighting game. Though there are obvious ways in which Super Smash Bros. does not fit the mold of a “traditional” fighting game, it is not uncommon to hear Smash players argue that getting good at Smash requires the same amount of dedication and mental dexterity as it does to heighten your skill level in any other fighter–if not more so!

Smash Central has released a video in support of the aforementioned argument to YouTube, entitled “Is Smash Bros. a REAL Fighting Game?” In the video, they admit that there are many aspects of Super Smash Bros. that are definitely  nontraditional, but that doesn’t make it any less of a fighting game. He argues that every fighting game has its own unique attributes, and there are more similarities between Super Smash Bros. titles and other fighting games than there are differences.

You may not agree with everything Smash Central says, but they make some pretty sound points. You can watch the video below to hear the full stance.

Source: Smash Central

This PC mod places God of War’s Kratos in the world of Dead or Alive 5 Last Round; sambo masters Leon and Bayman are used as the base avatars for the mod, and their stance, mannerisms and fighting style fit the Ghost of Sparta very well.

The details of Kratos’ character design–such as his tattoos, clothes, armor, and of course his signature Blades of Chaos, mounted on his back–makes his unofficial Dead or Alive appearance very convincing, and the Desert Wasteland makes for an appropriate place for the Kratos clones to brawl.

Check out PC Best Mods for more fan-made fighting game features.

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You may not think that a character that carries around a pillow could be a serious threat in a fighting game, but this compilation video of Korean player Lacid playing Meitinkun in The King of Fighters XIV would definitely make you think again. Lacid takes the wielder of the Sleepy Fist out for a few online matches, and the results are very impressive.

While some of the bigger combos he pulls off are eyebrow-raising, there is much to take away from the way Lacid plays Meitenkun. The way he uses HP Makura Nage (The upward pillow throw), for instance, keeps a good amount of pressure going; most of the opponents he faces in these matches spend most of the rounds in the corner.

For those interested, Lacid has hours of stream footage uploaded to his YouTube channel.

Source: 8Sin-Am via Lacid