Author: Zavian "mushin_Z" Sildra

Brian Foster has been covering numerous aspects of Necalli’s Street Fighter V gameplay, previously posting videos on using his target combo in rushdown and putting the pressure on at midscreen with his stomp. In his latest video, Brian_F discusses how to integrate the crouching or “unmoving” shimmy into your game plan.

After first discussing the options and outcomes behind knockdown/wakeup scenarios, based on players’ habits and Necalli’s abilities, he then explains how to use the unmoving shimmy as an alternative. In Necalli’s case, he can use a meaty standing light kick to bait out whiffed throws, or even just test and observe the opponent’s wakeup strategy.

Hunger for more Necalli techniques? Feast your eyes on Momochi’s basics lecture, red king’s meaty attacks, or doxylly’s punish guide.

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Mega Man is a popular member of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U’s roster. If you’re looking to pick up the Blue Bomber, StylesX2 has posted a new video demonstrating some simple but stylish setups for the character, showing off what can be done with the Leaf Shield, Metal Blade and well-timed Smash Attacks, among other things.

To further upgrade your game with the Capcom character, take a look at another recent video from StylesX2, which details the use of Mega Man’s Metal Blade. For even more Mega Man information, Dezmu offers advice on using the Rush Coil and controlling space with the Buster Shot, and RED discusses using a faster glide toss for greater mobility.

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During this past weekend’s Smash’N’Splash 2 tournament in Key Lime Cove, Gurnee, Illinois, something unprecedented happened in the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U grand finals match between Team SoloMid’s ZeRo (Diddy Kong) and his opponent Ally (Mario): both needing to take only one more stock to win, they managed to knock each other across the out-of-bounds screen edge simultaneously, and caused the game to launch the Sudden Death mode–not something that occurs often in a stock match, and possibly never seen in a tournament setting before!

Due to the nature of Sudden Death, it was ruled to settle the tie by playing a single stock on a two minute time limit. Ally went on to take the Smash 4 top spot.

Sources: The BEAST

Ryu isn’t the only combatant in Street Fighter V who can pull off some impressive turnarounds with a well-timed parry; Alex’s Rage Shift V-Trigger opens up very similar possibilities–if not as often–but still leading into opportunities for painful punishment to the unwary attacker. This video brings together a collection of such moments from tournament play.

Want to “Overhaul” your own Alex game? Check out this roundup of frame traps and setups, or Viscant’s character breakdown.

The BEAST has also compiled a video of impressive Ryu parrying moments, reminiscent of the Street Fighter III parry upon which Ryu’s Mind’s Eye V-Skill is based.

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Racing in just as hype for Injustice 2 is on the rise, TheJamk has provided a mod for the PC version of Street Fighter V that brings DC Comics’ Flash into the fray. It’s a costume mod for Rashid, similar to Cammy’s Spider-Gwen mod. Check out how Rashid’s flashy moves suit the Scarlet Speedster in this new video.

While it’s easy to dismiss the name “Blana” as a typo of the name we’ve associated with electrifying Brazilian fighting skills for more than two decades, this next mod–for Laura–is anything but an error. If you’ve kept up with the steady stream of concept art coming from Capcom, you’ll likely recognize the source material for the mod, which sees Laura turn more than a bit bestial.

Aside from that little walk on the wild side, if you wondered what Laura would look like in the roles of the other Street Fighter V cast, wonder no longer: this video swaps her for (almost) the entire roster, similar to the Q swap reported earlier. Laura as Ryu never looked more determined. However, some of the larger cast members result in some facial distortions that could be described as… nightmarish.

Source: SFV Mods Street Fighter V Mods

Team SoloMid’s Gonzalo “ZeRo” Barrios has been busy putting together his personal tier list for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, after patch 1.1.6; in his top tiers he placed Cloud at number two overall, just behind Ryu as having the most potential in the game going forward. In ZeRo’s latest video (aimed particularly at beginners) he offers tips on how to take the ex-SOLDIER down–like punishing him for blocked or dodged attacks, rather than taking a Buster Sword to the face by trying to get inside his long range first. Among other things, ZeRo also discusses how quickly Cloud fills his Limit guage–by dealing or taking damage, or by charging it outright–and how the Limit Break state changes the properties of his special moves.

TSM|ZeRo recently explained his counter-strategies for Little Mac as well. His personal Smash 4 1.1.6 tier list has, so far, reached the upper-high tiers.

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You land a down-grab and send your opponent’s fighter into the air; they might have buffered an air dodge to avoid your follow-up attack, or they might jump–so to land your attack you might have to delay it, or maybe the immediate attack would land. Of this ambiguity is born the “50/50.” In their latest Super Smash Bros. for Wii U video the Beefy Smash Doods (featuring Izaw) break down deadly 50/50s: exploring how these highly situational moments arise, based on the damage percentages and character interactions that make a 50/50 potentially fatal.

Watching out for these scenarios can help you avoid losing a stock over a bad call.

If you’re looking for more Super Smash Bros. for Wii U tips, the Beefy Smash Doods can also help you to utilize effective footstooling, or instruct you on Smash 4’s 2-frame punish.

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As a fan of Charlie Nash from his first appearances in Street Fighter Alpha and its sequels, LiangHuBBB was eager to put together their own Nash gameplay breakdown for Street Fighter V. The final product takes the form of this 40-point gameplay tip video, covering aspects including mobility options, meter management, punish combos, and more. Much of it may be well-known already to the experienced Nash fighter, but any player is bound to pick up some new tools or approaches to their play.

If you’re still seeking revenge against M. Bison at any cost, you can start with Momochi’s Nash basics lecture, check out some practical Nash combos, or explore the use of Nash’s meter-draining Tragedy Assault.

Source: LiangHuBBB

In Part 2 of his video series, Team SoloMid’s ZeRo has expanded his personal Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (patch 1.1.6) tier list to cover the Upper High range, ranks 12-22. Thanks to her combo abilities being nerfed, Bayonetta slips in just out of the top tiers at #12; ZeRo places Pikachu at #13 while wondering aloud if the electric Pokémon is “worse than we thought.” ZeRo populates the rest of his Upper Highs with characters he considers “wild cards,” such as Donkey Kong and Mega Man.

TSM|ZeRo’s top tier list placed Street Fighter’s Ryu in the top spot, followed by Final Fantasy’s Cloud; ZeRo feels both characters have great potential in the game’s current build, but is quick to remind us that these tiers are based on his personal opinion and observations, not actual results. Here’s his full tier list so far:

1. Ryu
2. Cloud
3. Sonic
4. Rosalina & Luma
5. Zero Suit Samus
6. Sheik
7. Diddy Kong
8. Fox
9. Mewtwo
10. Corrin
11. Mario
12. Bayonetta
13. Pikachu
14. Ness
15. Yoshi
16. Meta Knight
17. Villager
18. Donkey Kong
19. Mega Man
20. Pit/Dark Pit
21. Captain Falcon
22. Luigi

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