Author: Zavian "mushin_Z" Sildra

Freeze, slice, or crush the opposition as needed.

Living up to its Iron Fist pedigree, Pokkén Tournament has a fairly robust combo system; knowing your best links to dish out the damage will definitely help in this particular Pokémon arena. YouTubers Swillo & BimmyQuestion have recently uploaded two videos of bread-and-butters to assist your training as a Pokécombo Master–check them out below, and start practicing!

The first focuses on the speedy, ice-wielding critter Weavile:

Secondly: if you prefer the dark, brooding, psychic type, here’s some combos for Shadow Mewtwo.

Source: Swillo & BimmyQuestion

The strings of the Iron Fist Tournament are strong.

Fans of the Bandai Namco’s Tekken series–or just fans of video game music in general–will want to check out this latest tribute piece from Setnomessej; having previously brought us an excellent acoustic cover of Rashid’s theme from Street Fighter V, this time Setnomessej has put together an acoustic guitar-guided journey through Tekken’s auditory landscape with these selections from the Tekken franchise’s soundtrack. Have a listen below!

Source: Setnomessej (via Twitter)

She’s not Super Street Fighter IV’s spider anymore.

Juri’s Street Fighter V iteration is significantly changed from her Super Street Fighter IV origin; fans returning to the character have been met with a fighter that feels both similar in some respects, but very different in others.

In the video below, marlonlonmilk addresses how Juri’s fireball has changed–now much less viable for zoning, but instead very effective as a pressure tool, combo extender, and finisher. New SFV Juri players in particular, or those struggling to adjust to “new” Juri: have a look.

Source: marlonlonmilk

See the SFV action again–or for the first time!

This past weekend’s SoCal Regionals served up a Street Fighter V battle worthy of California’s biggest FGC event: with Qanba.Douyo’s Xiaohai taking their second CPT win, and Evil Geniuses’ K-Brad breaking the top three, amidst the other various pro player placements that continue to demonstrate how changeable the top 16s are for this game.

Street Fighter fans who missed the action–or want to have a second look–will want to check out this highlight compilation from Xuses:

If you prefer to watch your matches in full, here’s the SFV Grand Final–Xiaohai versus YouDeal.MJS|Haitani–from Capcom Fighters.

Capcom Fighters has much more match footage from SCR as well on their channel, so go have a look if you want more SFV action from SoCal!

Sources: XusesGB; Capcom Fighters

See the SFV action again–or for the first time!

This past weekend’s SoCal Regionals served up a Street Fighter V battle worthy of California’s biggest FGC event: with Qanba.Douyo’s Xiaohai taking their second CPT win, and Evil Geniuses’ K-Brad breaking the top three, amidst the other various pro player placements that continue to demonstrate how changeable the top 16s are for this game.

Street Fighter fans who missed the action–or want to have a second look–will want to check out this highlight compilation from Xuses:

If you prefer to watch your matches in full, here’s the SFV Grand Final–Xiaohai versus YouDeal.MJS|Haitani–from Capcom Fighters.

Capcom Fighters has much more match footage from SCR as well on their channel, so go have a look if you want more SFV action from SoCal!

Sources: XusesGB; Capcom Fighters

Are the secret arts of the Illuminati without equal?

He’s definitely a force to be reckoned with. Urien’s reign of terror in Street Fighter V has only just begun!

To start, HapkidoRed demonstrates a variety of nasty Urien combos and tech:

F1r3byrd uploaded a Urien safe-jump demonstration, and some post-throw meaty setups:

THE COOL KID93 shows off their “work-in-progress” Urien play in this compilation video:

And greatest of all, check out “Aegis Ambition”: 99 Urien combos, all in one Urien CMV:

Thanks to all who sent in Urien tips!

Sources: HapkidoRed; F1r3byrd; THE COOL KID93; Fighters Generation,

Among the Street Fighter V DLC characters, Ibuki’s not really in the spotlight anymore–she demands a very high level of play to take into battle effectively. But when somebody has taken the time to get those ninja skills down and those kunai sharpened up–watch out!

Xuses took the time to make a compilation of CFN footage highlighting the skill that Ibuki player Narikun brings to the cheery but deadly kunoichi: heavy pressure, long combos, cross-ups, and lots of knives and explosions abound. Check it out below!

Source: XusesGB

Can fighting games change your life for the better?

In the first episode of their new video series FGC Philosophy, The Philocypher–a professional life coach and fighting game fan, that has applied the concepts of self-improvement in fighting games to real-life goals–chats with Evo 2016’s Killer Instinct champion F3|Hollywood Sleep. In the lengthy interview, they talk about the experience of wining Evo, and elaborate on the mental and emotional impact fighting games can have–and how the in-game outlook affects the experience of daily life.

Source: The Philocypher