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Red Bull eSports Talks about the Emergence of Catherine’s Competitive Scene

Wherever I’ve been on the competitive circuit this year, I’ve heard talk and rumblings of Catherine side tournaments and money matches. At first I thought they were in-jokes. Now, I know that they’re deadly serious.

Catherine, an Atlus game that is initially single-player only, has a cult competitive scene grow out of the FGC, mostly extending from the anime and Smash players. Now, seemingly anywhere that the fighting game tournament players go, there also does Catherine go.

In their most recent article, Red Bull eSports talks about the origins of competitive Catherine within the FGC, and how such a simple side-game unlocked after beating the main game could become such a large side-event draw within tournaments. It also features Dacidbro of BlazBlue and Guilty Gear fame, as well as Toph from the Smash community.

Source: Red Bull eSports

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AiAi’s Juri Takes on Bonchan’s Nash in This Street Fighter V Online Compilation

Check out the Juri versus nash matchup, played at high-level.

Players interested in (or already) maining either Juri or Nash on Street Fighter V will want to check out these online Battle Lounge matches, compiled by XusesGB, in which AiAi squares off against RB|Bonchan–using Juri and Nash, respectively. A lot can be learned about this matchup during these high-level fights–even as Bonchan’s Nash ultimately proves the stronger of the two.

Source: XusesGB

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Top 5 Ways to “Save” The King of Fighters XIV, According to TrueUnderDawgGaming

Recently, there has been this growing concern that The King of Fighters XIV is already a “dead game.” This toxic phrase, one we’ve discussed as being detrimental to community growth, is being passed around once again for yet another game. The King of Fighters XIV is the most recent title to have to contend with this phrase, despite the game being out for just barely three months.

A discussion about keeping any game thriving is always worthwhile, but coming at it from the angle that the game is already dead can be a bit counter-productive. Nevertheless, TrueUnderDawgGaming chooses this as his angle in discussing ways to help ensure the community grows. His list of necessary changes to save the game include adding even more characters to the already massive roster, DLC outfits for everyone, and some player dedication: keep playing it and showing up to events.

Source: TrueUnderDawgGaming