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Hypespotting V to Host Mortal Kombat X Tournament with £10,000 Up for Grabs

If you’re looking to show off your skills in Mortal Kombat X and make a big paycheck in the process, you’ll not want to miss Hypespotting V. Taking place in Glasgow, Scotland from April 2-3, this tournament promises £10,000 (~$14,265 USD) in prizes to be divided up among top finishers, with first place taking home a hefty £4,500 (~$6,400 USD).

Not only will the winner of the tournament walk away with a wad of cash, they’ll also win travel and accommodations to take part in the European Mortal Kombat XL Cup. Details surrounding this larger event are still forthcoming.

To find more information on and register for Hypespotting V, head over to the event’s official site.

Source: Hypespotting

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Hex: Shards of Fate: Invitational Wrap Report

Sunday morning in sleepy Santa Ana, California saw HEX fanatics lined up outside a modest red brick building, chattering excitedly and no wonder. Day two of the HEX Invitational was about to begin and at the end of it, one player would walk away not only with HEX Master bragging rights, but $40,000 in deck-expanding cash.

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Learn How to Effectively Add Throws to Your Game in Street Fighter V

Figuring out how to apply throws can be a daunting task for newcomers. On top of all the combos, setups, buttons–just, actual, total buttons and their functions–it’s understandable for this mechanic to go unnoticed until these new players find themselves on the receiving end of an opponent who capitalizes on their blatant lack of familiarity with hitting jab and short simultaneously.

With this in mind, jmcrofts crafted another beginner-friendly Street Fighter V tutorial focused on this important part of effective offensive pressure. While the video does focus on applying throws as an offensive tool, it’ll also help those new to the series (or genre) know when to look out for throws to help them mount a defense.

These top uses are, of course, far from the only times throws come into play, but they are three undeniably common situations where players may find themselves tossed to the digital dirt.

Source: jmcrofts