fighting game community
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Massive Tekken 7 Tournament Win Marred By Hardware Glitch
After 12 hours of intense play, MASTERCUP 10’s Tekken 7 team competition ended with the previous tournament’s runners-up finally claiming the title that they had almost managed to win a year ago. But what should have been a joyous occasion was tainted by controversy due to a slight technical malfunction during the championship match.
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Without Developer Support, Marvel Vs. Capcom Players Organise Grassroots Pro Tour
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite may be gone – or, at least, not on the Capcom Pro Tour – but it certainly hasn’t been forgotten by the diehard competitive community. Marvel players have done what the game’s developer did not: they’ve set up a series of connected events known as The Fate of Two Worlds in…
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Rare Character Matchup Punctuates Dominican Street Fighter V Tournament
No matter how many players pick up fighting games as a competitive endeavour, there are always going to be certain character matchups that barely ever come up in tournaments, let alone in the later stages of a major event. Last weekend, Fighting Fest showcased one such matchup during its Street Fighter V finals, a battle…
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Street Fighter 5 Rookie Breaks Down In Tears After Defeating Veteran Opponent
In addition to showing off upcoming video games, this week’s Tokyo Game Show is playing host to a number of fighting game tournaments. The first, Wednesday evening’s Rookie’s Caravan 2018, was capped off by a rookie’s emotional reaction to beating one of the community’s most accomplished competitors.