Category: Interviews

Palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy. You’re not losing yourself in the music; you’re trying to not lose outright in the tournament. Tournament nerves are a real thing, and even the best in the world face it.

Echo Fox|Justin Wong has tackled that problem head-on, as he discussed with players at Red Bull Conquest — including Sanford Kelly, Chris G, LPN, and more — about how what pre-game rituals they have that help them to combat tournament nerves. Some of the answers range from interesting (such as always eating the same thing for breakfast) to zany (such as pre-tournament bathroom rituals).

Source: Justin Wong

MarlinPie has been known for a long time as one of America’s greatest players of Guilty Gear, across multiple iterations of the title. He also became well-known for his C. Viper point play in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. But his obsession with insane execution dates further back than the Guilty Gear or Vs. franchises could ever reach.

In this video with BornFree, he talks about how his perfectionism in fighting games stems from practicing special move motions as a 3-year old. He also discusses the direction of Guilty Gear as it embarks on a pro tour, and what continues to drive him as a player.

Source: BornFree

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THE COOL KID93 has been making waves in Street Fighter V‘s competitive scene with his Abigail; his play with the big guy has led to a number of impressive performances, including a top 8 finish at Evo 2018.

Of course, his choice of Abigail is a somewhat contentious one — while he can be fun to watch with his high damage, a lot of people do not like fighting against him. Abigail is just one of the things that he talks about in this interview with BornFree, including how some may have dismissed his performances earlier in the year as due to the character’s strength. Additionally, they also dive into the game where he first made his name as a competitor: 2012’s Street Fighter X Tekken.

Source: BornFree

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Chris Tatarian has been a die-hard Ken main, through thick and thin. While he has lodged many a complaint about the character’s balance and the overall game balance of Street Fighter V, he has consistently stuck to his guns and found his way into Capcom Cup with his favorite character.

In a recent interview, he sat down with BornFree to talk about how it was due to his older brother that he started playing the character. He also talks about his initial drive to be the best Ken in the world, and his motivation to continue to compete on the tour.

Source: BornFree

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G has widely been considered the strongest character in the Season 3 roster of Street Fighter V DLC, but when you see his usage at high-level tournament play, very few have attempted it. The most successful attempt has been NuckleDu, who recently used the character to take two wins off of Justin Wong in the North American Regional Finals.

Nemo himself has been dabbling with the character, and explained his stance on G to BornFree at Red Bull Conquest. He talks about how he uses the character against stable players that he feels like he can’t beat with Urien, and even goes so far as to say he uses the character when he wants to “random people out.”

Source: BornFree

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Tekken 7 pro, Anakin — and “Tekken God Prime”, as he is quick to mention — is one of the scene’s most well-known players for obvious reasons. Consistent tournament placements, constant streaming, and aggressive labbing makes him a well-rounded powerhouse ready for anything.

But there’s another aspect that makes him stand out — his time in the community. He’s been doing this for a long time, and has seen the way the FGC has morphed over time. In a fascinating hour-long interview with BornFree, he talks about the difference of tournament nerves in today’s esports environment versus the past, America’s place in the current Tekken meta, and more.

Source: BornFree

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