Author: Dertrick "ninjadertle" Winn

The saying “the devil’s in the details” is especially true when it comes to a fighting game like Guilty Gear. Episode 20 of YouTuber Novrilattaki’s Guilty Gear Crash Course series focuses on the details of the lesser-known meter systems and unique attacks that make up the intricate mechanics of Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR-

These details that Novril refers to as “small topics” are Dead Angle Attacks, R.I.S.C, as well as Guts and Burst Overdrives. It is possible to enjoy Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- at a casual level without ever understanding these mechanics or even knowing they exist, but one could easily argue that they are essential to achieving a high level of competitive play.

You can catch up on every episode of Guilty Gear Crash Course by watching this playlist.

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Since her first appearance in The King of Fighters ’94, Athena Asamiya has been a popular pick among fans of The King of Fighters series. Her appearance in The King of Fighters XIV is sure to bring some returning players who are drawn to her character design and flashy playstyle.

This Athena guide for beginners walks you through the ins and outs of her normal and special attacks, covering their range, practicality and frame data. Along with a decent set of normals, Athena’s special moves serve to both increase her mobility and improve her defensive power. But to be most effective, moves like her Psycho Reflector, Super Psychic Throw and Psychic Teleport have to be properly timed and spaced. This topic and more are covered in Ra3bones‘ video.

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A community star and a community legend face off in these Street Fighter V ranked matches: K-Brad’s Cammy and Alex Valle’s Ryu engage in a quick first-t0-2 set that makes for a deadly yet friendly exhibition. It’s always great to see two character specialists go at it, especially ones with the skill and longevity that these two have. The Cammy/Ryu matchup is pretty even for both parties, so it comes down to whether the mind of an Evil Genius or the might of Cali Power is stronger.

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The true spirit of the World Warrior is captured in moments where it seems like all is lost, but through will–and skill–the determined button jockey defies the odds and secures victory. Volume 5 of XusesGB’s Unbelievable/Epic Street Fighter V Comeback series is loaded with great matches that end in eye-raising turnarounds, demonstrating this particular fighting game phenomenon.

Though there are no shortages of flashy finishes in the clip, the comebacks are testament to the importance of having solid fundamentals, since many of the matches in the video were won using proper spacing, patience and precise timing.

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Mastering Brazilian Ninjutsu is no easy task for anyone, but this combo guide might make it a little easier to understand–for those hoping to main Bandeiras in The King of Fighters XIV. The Brazilian ninja has many tricks up his sleeve that require a little extra time on execution, which can make selecting a character such as him seem like a laborious task.

The guide starts with guides on a few simple moves like pokes and anti-airs, and builds up to more complex combos, mixups, setups and reset. Frame data, inputs and damage stats are noted on screen for notes and observation.

Be sure to swing by Coliflowerz’s YouTube channel for more character guides like this.

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In this comprehensive lesson from FGC Academy, we learn that sometimes delays can be beneficial–particularly in the case of launching Ibuki’s V-Trigger. Ibuki players already know that the detonation of her bomb can be delayed, but may not have taken the time to fully explore the positive possibilities that arise from it. The video includes combos, mixups, setups, and has notes and references to frame data and damage stats.

Be sure to check out FGC Academy’s YouTube channel for more Street Fighter V character guides.

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Learning a new character can be intimidating, especially in a game like The King of Fighters XIV, where you have to pick up at least three for team play. This character guide breaks down the basic moves of Luong, the femme fatal of Team Kim. Since Luong is a newcomer, there are no previous King of Fighters titles that can be used to reference her moves–though she is noted to have a similar style to Kim’s friendly rival Jhun Hoon.

If you find this guide helpful, be sure to check out Ra3bones’ other fighting game content.

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If you missed this year’s Capcom Cup or simply wish to relive some of it’s hypest moments, this massive highlight video from Xuses contains the most impressive occurrences captured from this prestigious fighting game tournament. The full 45-minute compilation is filled with close calls, comebacks, perfects, shenanigans and more that arose from the start of the matches between the top 32 all the way to the Grand Finals. In order to avoid any adverse side-effects that may occur due to overexposure to an unprecedented dosage of hype, viewers are advised to not watch the whole video in one sitting.

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