With the Frame Trapped application now in its alpha testing phase, Street Fighter V players have a world of new information right at their fingertips. Sadly, though Frame Trapped is free to download and use, it’s only possible for PC players to reap its benefits.
Luckily, todoro3S has begun the long process of recording and uploading hitboxes for all of the Street Fighter V cast to help spread this undeniably useful information. They’ve created clips for a little less than half of the cast so far, and we’ve included the Karin video below to give you an idea of what to expect. You can find the rest of the playlist here.
If you’re looking to show off your skills in Mortal Kombat X and make a big paycheck in the process, you’ll not want to miss Hypespotting V. Taking place in Glasgow, Scotland from April 2-3, this tournament promises £10,000 (~$14,265 USD) in prizes to be divided up among top finishers, with first place taking home a hefty £4,500 (~$6,400 USD).
Not only will the winner of the tournament walk away with a wad of cash, they’ll also win travel and accommodations to take part in the European Mortal Kombat XL Cup. Details surrounding this larger event are still forthcoming.
To find more information on and register for Hypespotting V, head over to the event’s official site.
Figuring out how to apply throws can be a daunting task for newcomers. On top of all the combos, setups, buttons–just, actual, total buttons and their functions–it’s understandable for this mechanic to go unnoticed until these new players find themselves on the receiving end of an opponent who capitalizes on their blatant lack of familiarity with hitting jab and short simultaneously.
With this in mind, jmcrofts crafted another beginner-friendly Street Fighter V tutorial focused on this important part of effective offensive pressure. While the video does focus on applying throws as an offensive tool, it’ll also help those new to the series (or genre) know when to look out for throws to help them mount a defense.
These top uses are, of course, far from the only times throws come into play, but they are three undeniably common situations where players may find themselves tossed to the digital dirt.
We’re a few weeks into the life of Street Fighter V now, and finding any number of combo videos for your cast member of choice is just a Google search away. General character guides are becoming more commonplace these days, too, but not all guides are created equally.
If you’re in the market for some top-notch F.A.N.G information–but with very little focus on the newcomer’s combo potential–the carefully-crafted guide from TDG|Oso we’ve included below is just what you need. In it, Oso takes a close look at normals, setups, and everything else F.A.N.G keeps up those wizard sleeves of his. The guide also offers a glimpse into dealing with these options on the defensive end, but such segments are far from exhaustive.
All of this information takes some time to get through, but not to worry; Oso has included plenty of, well, interesting music choices to help keep things entertaining.
It’s time for another weekend with Street Fighter V! Before you grab your stick and go out to show off all the new things you’ve learned over the last week, take a look at some of the new content we’ve found from around the web. Maybe you’ll pick up a new trick or two in the process!
SpabRog gets us started today with a high-execution anti V-Reversal option select for Rashid. This sequence of inputs takes advantage of the small freeze window that takes place during the activation of a V-Reversal, which causes some of the inputs being sent in by the player to be effectively eaten. Thanks to this occurrence, Rashid can keep his pressure high with standard strings and keep his opponent’s V-Reversals in check with the option selected throw that only comes out in the event that the V-Reversal freeze occurs.
Next, Desk offers up his look at Rashid’s combo potential in Street Fighter V. As you may expect, Desk is able to produce some seriously sick juggles, but combos aren’t the only star in this footage; Desk also uses all the wind at Rashid’s disposal to destroy one of Dhalsim’s Critical Arts. Not that that sort of thing would happen in a match, but it’s definitely interesting to see.
Yesterday, RandomSelectTV shared a good mix of Laura footage with us, and they’ve got even more to share today. This short video focuses on all things meaty, and should keep the heads of Laura’s opponents spinning.
We close things out today with some introductory Dhalsim tidbits from Berial Plays. If you’ve seen their footage before, you know to expect reliable damage confirmation options for the long-limbed fighter. If you’re just getting started down the road to Sim mastery, or know someone who is, this reel should help get things going.
Whether you’re strapped for cash, not a fan of downloadable content in general, or just not sure about stepping back into the Outworld, NetherRealm Studios still wants you to be able to give Mortal Kombat X’s latest newcomers a shot.
While you won’t have a chance to sling acid at your friends for free, taking a step into the current Premier Tower offers the opportunity to get a feel for whether or not Triborg, Bo’ Rai Cho, Leatherface, and Alien are a good fit for your playstyle.
If you do decide to take a crack at the Who’s Next tower, check out some of these videos from around the community to make the most of your experience.
This offer is only going to run for the next four days, so don’t miss out!
Earlier this week, we got a quick peek at how Tusk will swing his mighty blade once he joins the Killer Instinct roster. Today, the folks behind the game will be giving the returning fighter the same treatment as the Arbiter, with an entire broadcast dedicated to his skills.
We’ve embeded the stream below for convenience, or you can head over to Twitch to join in the chat. If you can’t catch the stream live, check back here shortly after its conclusion for a full write up on Tusk’s abilities.
Another day, another Street Fighter V roundup. The community continues to inundate us with guides, tutorials, and combos, so let’s get right into it.
In a new video, jmcrofts explores the M. Bison matchup and what it is about the dictator that makes him such a powerful close range combatant. Checking him with pokes and learning when it’s “your turn” both play a big role in learning how to fight Bison, and the guide covers these topics in detail.
Bison isn’t the only target for this video series, and you can find similar footage for a handful of other characters by following this link.
In a recent Tweet, hameko demonstrates the power of Zangief’s V-Reversal. Not only can it help to stop pressure against the Red Cyclone, but it can also combo right into his Critical Art for massive punish damage.
Yesterday, LPN tweeted a devastating setup with Rainbow Mika. The video, uploaded by zeroaxion, demonstrates a way to set up an inescapable situation in the corner, assuming Mika has access to her V-Trigger an some bar. Those with reversals can use them to get out, but those without will be forced to eat some damage. It’s not a lot of damage, sure, but it’s still a troublesome setup.
Earlier this week, ReikiKirei brought us a set of tips teaching viewers how Karin can punish Ryu’s options. Today, they share a video from the other side, offering a look at how Ryu can put his parry to use when punishing jump-in attacks from opponents. Naturally, there are risks involved in such a tactic, but learning to apply it can add some demoralizing options do your Ryu game.
LiangHuBBB knows what the people want, and when prompted to put together a set of footage featuring Jyobin’s Ryu, they did it with a flourish. This collection of impressive plays entertains thanks to Jyobin’s fearlessness when it comes to pressing buttons and making hard reads. Be sure to check it out.
Next, RandomSelectTV takes a look at how to play Laura by offering a selection of powerful combo options, before moving on to how to punish some of the more annoying moves in the game, like Birdie’s Bull Revenger and Zangief’s standing fierce.
It’s one thing to see a video offering tips on how to deal with annoying tactics–things like mashed jabs, for example–but it’s another thing entirely to see a video where the creator jumps into a match and demonstrates. In this next video, JiBbo shows how anyone can put a stop to those favoring their faster attacks. If you’ve found yourself being knocked out of reset opportunities or pressure strings, be sure to give it a look.
As we like to do, we close things out today with a video on the silly side. C0ld sent us a brutal reminder of why you should be careful with your dragon punches in Street Fighter V. This situation lines up such that c0ld’s Crush Counter combo leaves them in prime position to score a stun, followed by a full-on victory thanks to the resulting damage.
Got some tactics of your own to show off? Send them our way! Your video could be in our next Street Fighter V community roundup!
Mortal Kombat XL has been in the hands of console players for a full day now, and they’ve had more than enough time to pick apart characters new to the roster. Below, we’ve included a handful of tutorials and combo videos to get everyone started down the path of destruction with NetherRealm Studios’ latest offerings.
Sajam has already been hard at work putting together tutorials for newcomers Leatherface, Bo’ Rai Cho, and Alien. If you’ve seen Sajam’s character breakdowns in the past, you’ll know to expect high quality content in bite-sized chunks. If you’re considering slashing opponents with chainsaws, spitting acid, or regretting the amount you had to drink last night, be sure to check these out!
It’s no surprise that Hurtbox TV has sarted cranking out combo videos as well. Today, they’ve got videos exploring the stylings of both Triborg and Alien, taking an extensive look at each variation that these new fighters offer.
For a more in-depth look at how Triborg goes about getting his damage, look no further than this next batch of videos from EGP|Wonder Chef. We’ve included his combo breakdowns for the Smoke, Sektor, and Cyber Sub-Zero variations below.
If you’re looking to try out the hidden Triborg variation for yourself, you can do so by pressing up, up, triangle (or Y, depending on your console of choice) at the character select screen. More details on this selection process can be found here.
Wonder Chef also found a safe jump option for the frosty robot, allowing him to keep the pressure high against antsy opponents.
Of course, those aren’t the only folks giving the newcomers a shot. Nerobianco took some time to pick apart the Alien’s many variations and the damage output they offer, while SitverGold spent some quality time with the Cyber Sub-Zero variant of the cybernetic combatant.
And to close things out, how about some of those sick new stage fatalities? EGP|Wonder Chef was kind enough to grace the internet with full clips of these brutal finishes in action. The kraken of The Kove, the revamped, yet still oh-so-classic Pit’s spiked bottom, and the mercenaries who have no qualms with pumping hundreds of shots into those finished off in the Refugee Kamp all make an appearance below.
Do note, these are incredibly NSFW videos featuring the gruesome demise of a few terribly unlucky characters. Watch at your own risk.
Earlier this week, we featured an insane M. Bison reset involving his EX Psycho Inferno. Today, the man behind that reset, Ricardo “Mono” Roman, was happy to share with us the second episode of Shadowloo Bootcamp, his series with GamersGrid TV dedicated to all things dictator. With technology like that reset under his belt, it would be wise for those looking to maximize their Bison potential to get in on the ground floor of this series.
In this second episode, Mono talks combos ranging from the most basic to the most advanced, even including options to follow meaty scissor kicks.
The V-System in Street Fighter V brings plenty of useful mechanics to the game, but one of the lesser-explored options afforded by that second meter is the V-Reversal. It can be used to stop pressure, but knowing when to throw it out can be tricky. These next two videos–one from Bafael, the other from LordWilliam1234–shed some light on this largely unexplored option.
Ken’s V-Trigger can convert stray hits into massive damage, but that isn’t the only thing Mr. Masters can do when burning through his V-Meter. In this video from HigeDaimyo, aspiring Ken masters (yep) can learn how to turn this meter into frame traps.
It looks like Necalli is capable of following his EX command grab with a potentially devastating mixup thanks to a dash timing that can put him on either side of his opponent, as demonstrated in this very brief clip from mohumohukedama.
And don’t think we’ve forgotten about combos! The folks at HurtboxTV have given their usual treatment to both Necalli and Dhalsim, while Neekogaming takes a look at two of the game’s grapplers, Laura and Zangief.
Clayton “FINALSHOWDOWN” Chapman may have found Ryu’s maximum damage potential, as demonstrated in this next short clip. Like most things in Street Fighter V, this isn’t all that execuction-heavy, but the combo does make use of a slight walk forward to keep tacking on the damage.
While it’s not all that likely to come up, those looking to relive their own Evo Moment 37 can potentially do that in Street Fighter V thanks to Ryu’s V-Skill. Sadly, the act of parrying a full super in Capcom’s latest title lacks a certain degree of hype because, well, successful parry timings aren’t all that strict. Of course, you have to react to the gaps in the strings–like when Chun-Li switches legs mid-Critical Art–but the hype is definitely deflated.
Anyway, if you’re looking to perhaps perform a full parry of your own, this guide from SunWuku will help you do just that.
You may have found some technology of your own by now. If you’re not planning to save it for Evo, send it our way! We may include it in our next Street Fighter V roundup.
