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There’s Still Some Craziness Left in Ultra Street Fighter IV

One of the more beautiful aspects of fighting games is the way the community can, even after years with a title, still find new ways to express themselves through combos and other in-game tactics. While Ultra Street Fighter IV is far from dead, in just eight days it will be forced to share some of its spotlight with its younger sibling. What better way to celebrate this final stretch before Street Fighter V’s release than with a collection of wacky combos from the still-current Ultra?

One name we’ve often seen associated with this sort of footage is Pepopulo, and they’ve compiled a final collection of combo craziness perfect for the occasion. There’s a good chance you’ve seen some of these options before, but there’s an even better chance you’ll see some thing you didn’t know were possible.

On top of combos, Pepopulo has included many situations where unexpected hits connect (or whiff) that may have you headed for training mode shortly after viewing.

Source: Pepopulo

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Mad Catz Rocked by Resignations in Executive Leadership

Just a day before releasing their third quarter earnings report, Mad Catz has announced a number of resignations from leadership positions. These include president and chief executive officer Darren Richardson, chairperson Thomas Brown, and senior vice president of business affairs Whitney Peterson. All vacancies have been filled internally.

“We recognize the tremendous value that Thomas, Darren and Whitney have brought to Mad Catz during their tenure and thank them for their many contributions throughout the years,” newly appointed CEO Karen McGinnis relayed in an official statement. “Looking ahead, we are confident that we have a talented leadership team in place that will enable us to steer the Company on a steady course in its operations and financial performance as we look to grow our business and reward our shareholders.”

While previously notorious for shoddy third-party controllers, Mad Catz turned the ship around in recent years thanks to their various competitive products. Many of those who joined the community in 2009 likely transitioned from pad to stick thanks to Mad Catz, and their presence at numerous fighting game events cannot be overstated.

This news comes less than a year after community and sponsorship manager Mark “MarkMan” Julio revealed that he will probably be leaving the company sometime before Evo 2016.

Mad Catz previously conveyed to investors that their financial stability hinged on the success of Rock Band 4, for which they designed numerous peripherals as well as helped distribute. While they enjoyed net sales of $38.9 million during the last fiscal quarter, the company still posted a net loss magnitudes greater than the same quarter in 2013 and 2014.

At this point, it’s hard to determine what this means for Mad Catz, let alone the fighting game community. While arcade sticks are readily available from other manufacturers, their support of players and tournaments alike has been a boon for the scene as a whole. We’ll be sure to keep you updated as more details surface.

Source: Mad Catz via Polygon, NeoGAF