Author: Dertrick "ninjadertle" Winn

If you’re talking about pros in the world of competitive Super Smash Bros. Melee, there is no doubt that players Mang0 and Armada are part of the conversation. The two esports icons have amassed many consistent victories over many years, and have earned their spot as two of the Five Gods of Melee.

But more important than a history of winning is perhaps the rivalry that they share, namely the struggle for top spot in the Genesis tournament series. As long-time Melee tournament spectators know, Mang0 and Armada have met in grand finals at every Genesis since the tournament’s first iteration.

As if that isn’t legendary enough, the two gods have taken turns defeating each other each year, so the time of Genesis 5 comes upon us, the score is currently 2-2.

Watch as theScore recollects the epic rivalry between Mang0 and Armada, and stay tuned to SRK for more updates on Genesis 5 to see if the two Melee titans will get a chance to break the tie.

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YouTuber TheMystyGamer’s latest Tekken 7 combo video puts the spotlight on the FGC’s beloved Tae Kwon Do dude, Hwoarang. Though he has a history of being called a “cheap” character by some, the execution of some of Hwoarang’s high-damage combos can get pretty technical, especially if you haven’t learned to navigate all of his movelist-altering stances.

Technical or not, It’s definitely more entertaining to watch flashy, heavily kick-clad combos be executed on bots than to actually be on the receiving end of them in a match. Check out the combo video below to watch TheMystyGamer kick it with Hwoarang in Tekken 7.

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YouTuber Ra3bones continues his The King of Fighters XIV beginner breakdown series with the Ikari Warrior known as Whip. Staying true to her code name, Whip’s trusty weapon of choice gives her attacks superior range advantages that make it easy for her to regulate the spacing of a match. Still, her use of a weapon doesn’t make picking her up any easier, and there is actually quite a bit to break down.

With great range comes great responsibility, and as a Whip player you’re going to want to take precautions to not get snared yourself. Check out Ra3bone’s beginner breakdown below and see if it can help you whip your own Whip into shape.

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FGC YouTuber and longtime Juri main JusticeSoulTuna is one guy looking forward to his primary character’s upcoming buffs in Street fighter V: Arcade Edition. Juri is a character that has suffered from critical nerfs in the past, but looking at Capcom’s recently released patch notes, JusticeSoulTuna feels like these new adjustments my just put her back in the game.

Whether these buffs are enough to push Juri up a tier is definitely up for discussion, and a discussion is exactly what Justice intends to have. While he is — like other Juri mains may be —  pretty excited, he concedes that his giddiness may be premature, as he lists and analyzes the improvements.

Check out JusticeSoulTuna’s thoughts on the new Juri buffs below, and if you’re still confused about what makes a character good or bad, check out TrueUnderDawgGaming’s video on the subject.

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FGC YouTuber and longtime Juri main JusticeSoulTuna is one guy looking forward to his primary character’s upcoming buffs in Street fighter V: Arcade Edition. Juri is a character that has suffered from critical nerfs in the past, but looking at Capcom’s recently released patch notes, JusticeSoulTuna feels like these new adjustments my just put her back in the game.

Whether these buffs are enough to push Juri up a tier is definitely up for discussion, and a discussion is exactly what Justice intends to have. While he is — like other Juri mains may be —  pretty excited, he concedes that his giddiness may be premature, as he lists and analyzes the improvements.

Check out JusticeSoulTuna’s thoughts on the new Juri buffs below, and if you’re still confused about what makes a character good or bad, check out TrueUnderDawgGaming’s video on the subject.

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The latest Dragon Ball FighterZ character trailer puts all eyes on Beerus, The God of Destruction whose threat to planet Earth spurred the Z fighters back into action. Though he’s essentially made peace with Goku and the gang, he would show no mercy should they choose to face him in battle!

Similar to what we’ve seen with the entire Dragon Ball FighterZ cast so far, his special moves and in-game personality ring true to what we see in the Dragon Ball Super TV series. Watch Beerus dish out some destruction below — and for more of the “cat-astrophic” diety, check out Maximilian’s Beerus character breakdown.

Source: Bandai Namco Entertainment America

Gearing up for the January 28th release of Dissidia Final Fantasy NT, Square Enix and Maximilian Dood have teamed up for a mini character breakdown series. The first character in the series is none other than the Final Fantasy franchise’s most iconic villain: Sephiroth.

As expected of the notoriously powerful One-Winged Angel, Sephiroth has a set of robust moves in his arsenal. Using an in-depth commentary coupled with high-res demonstrations from the actual game, Max breaks down what those moves are, how they can be executed, and how they will come into play in a real battle.

A pinned comment from Max reveals that the next character he will break down will be Ramza of Final Fantasy Tactics, and that he is planning to make six character breakdowns total, the rest of which he is open to fan requests. In the meantime you can check out the Dood’s full Sephiroth breakdown below.

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If you are an experienced Tekken 7 player who strives to keep a competitive edge, one need not express to you the importance of of landing a while standing/rising launcher. When reacting to an opponent’s botched sweep, it is especially important to realize that blocking is only the first step, and that a well-executed while-standing launcher can turn the tides immensely in a player’s favor.

YouTuber Scallywag 93 has created a useful visual guide that ranks 39 while-standing launchers by their execution speed. Spanning a majority of the Tekken 7 roster, this handy video can help most players determine when — or if — they should use a rising attack as a punishment option. This is also useful in helping a player determine what to expect as punishment, should they find themselves on the business end of a botched sweep situation.

Check out Scallywag 93’s while-standing launchers rankings below, and swing by their channel for more Tekken 7 tech of this nature.

Source: Scallywag 93