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Bass Chills His Opponents to the Bone with This Frosty Spinal Montage

As his name suggests, Ultra Arcade’s Bass is quite the fan of the Mega Man series. So much so that his latest Spinal montage is all set to the music from Frost Man’s stage from Mega Man 8, adding to the retro flavor of these clips. The editor of this montage, UA|Kalypso, has even added in the special “Jump!” and “Slide!” icons from Frost Man’s stage, to line up with whenever Bass starts a combo with Spinal’s slide or a jump in.

With any Bass compilation, expect some devastating corner combos, extensive use of Spinal’s bouncing Skulls and more than a few mindgames which will send a chill up your spine. If you are looking for something to heat you up, Bass has promised that he will be starting up a special Cinder gauntlet, similar to his previous Spinal gauntlet once he returns from KiT.

Cinder is now apparently the bane of Killer Instinct, due to the recent changes to potential damage, so Bass is calling on all Cinder players to try and best him in a first to ten to prove the character’s power. It might be just the thing to warm us all up in the depth of the January chill.

Source: XiBassiX

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Bass Chills His Opponents to the Bone with This Frosty Spinal Montage

As his name suggests, Ultra Arcade’s Bass is quite the fan of the Mega Man series. So much so that his latest Spinal montage is all set to the music from Frost Man’s stage from Mega Man 8, adding to the retro flavor of these clips. The editor of this montage, UA|Kalypso, has even added in the special “Jump!” and “Slide!” icons from Frost Man’s stage, to line up with whenever Bass starts a combo with Spinal’s slide or a jump in.

With any Bass compilation, expect some devastating corner combos, extensive use of Spinal’s bouncing Skulls and more than a few mindgames which will send a chill up your spine. If you are looking for something to heat you up, Bass has promised that he will be starting up a special Cinder gauntlet, similar to his previous Spinal gauntlet once he returns from KiT.

Cinder is now apparently the bane of Killer Instinct, due to the recent changes to potential damage, so Bass is calling on all Cinder players to try and best him in a first to ten to prove the character’s power. It might be just the thing to warm us all up in the depth of the January chill.

Source: XiBassiX

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Speedkicks Signs with InControl Gaming as Their First Fighting Game Player

InControl Gaming is jumping into the fighting game circuit just in time for the release of Tekken 7: Fated Retribution and the 2017 Capcom Pro Tour. It was announced that their first acquisition in the FGC is top American Tekken player Stephen “Speedkicks” Stafford.

Stafford, a Hwoarang main who was the 2016 Final Round, Kumite in Tennessee, and Wizard World champion–and also made top 8 at Evolution 2016–was formerly signed with Circa Esports prior to joining InControl. Whether this will be the first of several fighting game acquisitions for the organization–given the mass signings recently by Echo Fox–remains to be seen.

Source: InControl Gaming

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The SRK Rollback: Best of December 30, 2016 to January 5, 2017

Welcome to the Rollback: a frame-by-frame look back at our past week’s most notable news–and our favorite SRK articles–from December 30, 2016 to January 5, 2017!

Zavian “mushin_Z” Sildra, Editor-in-Chief:

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echo-fox-logoEcho Fox Signs Justin Wong, Tokido, Momochi, ChocoBlanka, SonicFox, Scar, and MKLeo

2017 kicked off with news that longtime Evil Geniuses members Justin Wong, Momochi, and ChocoBlanka were all leaving their team–and it turned out they all ended up here, along with even more big FGC talent! Echo Fox has really scooped up a potent fighting game roster.

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cosplayFor the Love of the Game: A Report on Cosplay in the FGC

Cosplayers are becoming an increasing fixture at FGC events, and I love seeing them there. Few expressions of fandom are so direct and sincere. Missing Person takes a few words to offer a glimpse into this subculture of a subculture.

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sf3-shiki-dvd-screenshot-ryu-sean-bannerStreet Fighter III: 3rd Strike 2007 Combo Art DVD “Shiki” by Logical Illusion Now Viewable Online

This is such a cool blast from the past, and a reminder of how much support this game still has in our community–with good reason! Fire this video up and have a look for yourself what keeps the 3rd Strike hype alive.

Sam “Trilby” Foxall, Assistant Editor:

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ki-kilgore-artUltimates Return to Killer Instinct, and Kilgore Purchases Help Fund the KI Ultra Tour

No stranger to funding pot bonuses with DLC, Iron Galaxy is devoting 50% of each sale of Kilgore to fund the KI Ultra Tour. With this fundraiser having no cap, we could see some record breaking pots for Killer Instinct in the future. Fight on!

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dissidia_warrior_of_light_vs_cloud New Character for Dissidia Final Fantasy Arcade to be Announced on January 10

Seeing as Final Fantasy XV is the game of the moment, I would not be surprised if this new character is protagonist Noctis. With FF’s 30th anniversary being at the end of the month as well, we could see a console release date very soon.

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elementary-cbsThe Moon and Arturo Sanchez to Appear in CBS Drama “Elementary”

Make it three FGC cameos on Elementary, as DJ Nintendo is also set to feature in this gaming themed episode of CBS’s adaptation of Sherlock Holmes. Will it be death by Yoga Flame, Dancing Blade or Shine? We’ll see on February 19th.

Keegan “Interrobang!?” Spindler, Features Editor:

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oswaldCan Fighting Games Become the New Poker?

This feature starts off the new year with a bang! It’s a cracker, which has a look at what the FGC can learn from Poker–a sport we have a lot more in common with than you might think.

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razer-raiju-promo-shotShoryuken Review: Razer Raiju Controller for PlayStation 4

I’m no pad soldier, but with so many choosing to use their pad as fighting game controller of choice, there’s no doubt a growing market for premium pads. Is the Raiju the right choice for you? Well, our very own Trilby has the scoop.

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razer_panthera_750Shoryuken Review: Razer Panthera Arcade Stick for PlayStation 4

We’ve started the year with a whole host of new options for those of us in search of the perfect control method to make up for our terrible execution. d3v gives us all the lowdown on how the Panthera stacks up in this review.

Extra Frame:
srk_logo_super_combo_finishThe SRK Rollback: Best of 2016 — The Year in Review

Street Fighter V; the Nintendo Switch; Fantasy Strike; Evo Japan; Capcom Cup; Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite… 2016 was packed with changes and surprises, spectacular and disappointing. Here we look back at those big headlines, and some of our most thought-provoking editorials from the year past.

Editor’s note: The views expressed in this article and the selected posts are solely those of the writers, and do not reflect Shoryuken.com as a whole.

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Street Fighter V’s Servers Down Briefly Today to Address Matchmaking Issues

Capcom’s still doing some damage-control since the December update.

Street Fighter V’s online game has been a bit rocky since the Season 2 patch, and some players have been experiencing problems with opponent matchmaking. Capcom is working to fix that today in a 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST maintenance window, during which the SFV servers will be offline.

Go have a long breakfast, and hopefully things will be a bit smoother on CFN by lunchtime.

Source: SFV Server (Twitter)

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Follow Mango’s Path to Genesis 4 in This Hype Trailer for the Smash Supermajor

It’s less than two weeks away and the excitement is palpable. Acting as the event to truly kick off 2017, Genesis 4 is the place where many Smash storylines will gain new chapters, thanks to mass gathering of talent at one tournament. One of the pivotal narratives of Genesis has been the rivalry between C9|Mango and Alliance|Armada, who seem fated to duel in the Grand Finals of each tournament.

The set count currently stands at 2-1 to Armada, with the world number one taking victory at Genesis 3 last year. This year acts as Mango’s chance to draw even, or the place where Armada put this rivalry to rest. With Liquid|Hungrybox somewhat sidelined by a fractured finger, this fated finals is looking ever more likely, if the two contenders perform to their best.

To brief fans on Mango’s history going into this event, videomaker finallyjames has created a potted history of Mango, showing the successes and failures which have lead him to Genesis 4. It makes for a compelling watch, as the GOAT of Melee has remained a fan favorite ever since he burst onto the scene. Keep an eye on finallyjames’ channel in the next week or so, as he may release a companion trailer showing Armada’s journey to Genesis.

Source: finallyjames

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Jin Faces His Split Personality (with Devil Jin) in This Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Combo Video

Continuing the tribute to Tekkens from yesteryear in preparation for Tekken 7: Fated Retribution releasing on console, we have another Tekken Tag Tournament combo video. This one shown today features none other than Jin Kazama, paired with his Devil Jin persona.

Get ready to see some amazingly long, extended combos–featuring ledge falls, wall and floor breaks, and cameos from Lars, Raven, Jun, and Yoshimitsu as they reach 100% damage together.

Source: Trell Scales

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Shadow Labrys Turns Heads on All Axes in This Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Combo Video

Persona 4 Arena Ultimax has been overshadowed as of late, with other Arc System Works titles such as BlazBlue: Central Fiction and Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- taking prominence over it. That doesn’t mean that community involvement is at a standstill with the game, as people are still innovating within its interesting mechanics and systems.

Banana Ken–one of America’s best in the game–is one of those people. Sticking with his tried-and-true Shadow Labrys, he has continued to expand his working knowledge of this title and created some new combos. All of these are featured in this excellent combo video.

Source: Persona Entertainment

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Tenkaichi Budokai, Guilty Gear’s Version of Topanga League, Starts January 8

The Topanga League was one of Japan’s biggest esports draws of the Street Fighter IV era. Its format has been used across the board, including Europe’s Kakutop league and Korea’s Tukyeon League, ran by Spirit Zero.

Now, the Tenkaichi Budokai league in Japan is using this model to run a Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- league. Unlike many leagues that have had issues with foreigners watching live, such as using domestic streaming services that often have a paywall, this league will be streamed live on Twitch.

Featured in the league are famed Japanese Guilty Gear players Roi, Nage, FAB, Summit, Kazuki, Zaki, Haaken, and Karinchu in two separate groups. If you are a Guilty Gear fan, you owe it to yourself to tune in to http://www.twitch.tv/joniosan.

Source: Eventscrubs (via AnBi)

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Kilgore Turns into a Killing Machine with This 150-Hit Triple Ultra Combo in Killer Instinct

Maximillian has been hard at work with Kilgore since his release in Killer Instinct yesterday, and already he has something amazingly impractical–yet incredibly awesome–with the character.

Kilgore has the power to chain not one, not two, but three ultra combos together with the help of Instinct Mode and Shadow moves. It is done within a 150-hit combo that is a sight to behold. Definitely possible to do within matches with the right circumstances, so you now have one more way to style on your fallen foes.

Source: Maximilian Dood