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Thursday
Apr192012

CvS2 : All N Groove Tournament

First of all, shoutouts to everyone that tuned in or was able to make it to the CvS2 Ranbats last Sunday! Having 24 entrants has made it one of the biggest turnouts ever for the game! Thank you for supporting CvS2 11 years after it was released as one of the best classic games of all time!

To spice things up inbetween Ranbats, I uploaded an all N Groove Japanese tournament on my Youtube Channel. Everyone who is considered a top player in Japan has to pick this undderated Groove in order to compete, so crazyness ensues! I do hope that they hold one of these for each different Groove to see how top Japanese players push it to the limit. See playlist link and embed playlist after the break!

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Thursday
Apr122012

CvS2 : Gamespot Versus Part 3

I have uploaded some more videos of the Gamespot Tournament to my Youtube Channel. It features some good high level Japanese play so go check them out if you haven't! Preview and playlist after the break.

In addition, I am wondering how interested people are of basic simple writeups of how the game works for the newer generation of players. This will include talking about the Grooves, basics on how to start playing a specific character, and can go into other things. The goal is to hopefully make someone who is interested in the game, but missed the competitive boat back in the game's hayday, get better by starting somewhere. Let me know in the comments below what you think!

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Thursday
Apr052012

CvS2 - Gamespot Versus Part 2

If you guys don't have enough video feed of CvS2 from this weekend's Southtown Arcade Ranbat, then heres some more for you! Japan has a recent VS. game tournament that featured CvS2, and here are some of Japan's best. Featuring players like Izumi and Sakamoto, there is plenty of diverse teams to go around. So head over to check out Part 1 and my Youtube channel for more! Preview and Playlist after the break.

 

 

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Thursday
Mar292012

CvS2 : Gamespot Versus Part 1

Japan recently have held a big tournament featuring many different style of players. Players like Sakamoto, Yane, P Rugal, and others are featured in this hour long set with much more to come. Due to the huge amount of footage that has been recorded, I have decided to split them into sizable chunks. So keep checking out my Youtube Channel for any updates within the next week! Previews after the break.

Also for anyone living in NorCal, Southtown Arcade is throwing their final Season 3 CvS2 Tournament this Sunday on April 1st! The only fool would be you if you do not tune in the IPW stream or join on the event, so I hope to see you there!

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Thursday
Mar222012

CvS2 : 2v2 Japanese Tournament Videos & NCR CvS2 Plans

I have uploaded some more CvS2 action for you guys on my Youtube Channel so don't forget to go there and subscribe if you are interested! This set of videos features a 2v2 Team Tournament, where many of Japan's older all star players face off against some of the current generation of players! Some returning champions include the almighty D44BAS, Dari, Rai, and America's own Gunter_JPN. They face off against some of the more well known players of today like Bouchan and Iwane. Playlist and preview after the jump.

Due to some venue conflicts, the CvS2 Run It Back crew will be hosting setups at NorCal Regionals at the San Francisco State University Arcade (The Rack n Cue). So if you are in the area, head on over to the arcade for some casuals! If theres enough interest, we will even host a side tournament. I look forward to seeing you guys :)

Click here for directions to the arcade from NCR. Its only a block or so away!

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Monday
Mar192012

CvS2 : Tournament Footage feat. D44BAS, Rai, and more! 

I have uploaded some recent tournament footage on my Youtube Channel. They feature long time favorites like Rai with his awesome Mai, as well as D44BAS whom many consider to be one of (if not the) best CvS2 players out there. There is quite a bit, so do look forward to more early in the following week! Playlist and preview after the jump.

If you guys are going to NorCal Reigonals next week, then don't forget to check out the CvS2 Side Tournament that the Run It Back crew is trying to hold. Need some motivation to play? Then check out the article I wrote on why this is one of the best games ever! If nothing else, come on by and just have some fun. More details as it uncovers.

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Wednesday
Mar072012

Running It Back: Why Capcom vs SNK 2 is One of the Best Games of All Time

Since the introduction of Street Fighter IV, there seems to be a revival of fighting games along with a new generation of players. This was particularly exciting, because before Street Fighter IV there was absolutely no real interest in the genre and very little games were being made. Many were out of luck in this drought and anyone who still played then had to play the same games that were out during the 90s/early 2000s. These games became long time classics that has earned their place in history

 

Now there are new games being released everywhere, including King of Fighters XIII and Street Fighter X Tekken, to meet the positive response that Street Fighter IV had. It makes me wonder who would still be interested in these older classic games of the past. I have always held Capcom vs SNK 2 (CvS2) to be one of the greatest fighting games ever made before the drought of fighting games, but have had trouble getting interest across to the newer players.

 

There are many reasons why it is considered a classic and why I personally still play this game in spite of all the new games that are coming out.

 

Capcom vs SNK 2 has one of the most diverse and competitive character rosters of all time.

 

With 48 total characters, one might think that CvS2 is extremely hard to balance and it will fall into Marvel vs Capcom 2's trap where only the strongest survive. However this is a huge misconception, there are many diverse characters that you can choose that are competitive. In this game, High Tiers and many Mid Tiers stand a chance! There are over 20 characters that are not considered top tier and still see high level play. Need some proof?

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Monday
Mar052012

CvS2 : Kitsune vs Minami Casual Sets

Today I have uploaded some high level casual matches showing off a lot of Minami and Kitsune's skill. They play a variety of characters and Grooves in this casual set, so be sure to hop on over to my Youtube Channel to have a look! Playlist link and preview after the break.

If you are planning to head up to NorCal Reigonals on March 24-25 at San Francisco State University, don't forget to check out a CvS2 Side Tournament thats being held at the school's arcade that Saturday. Me and 2000Watts will host the tournament with our own setups, so stop on by and have a grand ol time!

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Saturday
Feb252012

CvS2 : Versus Championship Ranbats

In addition to Southtown Arcade hosting their Old People Games Ranbat this Sunday, I have uploaded another batch of high level Japanese CvS2 play! So there would be more than enough CvS2 to go around!

This set of matches focuses on a diverse group of players and teams that include Yane, Gao, P Rugal, Izumi, and others. Even old time CvS2 player Bea with his known K-Raiden decides to show up. It shows that in Japan, no fighting game truly dies of old age. There are many many insane matches to be seen so check it out on my Youtube Channel!

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Saturday
Feb252012

STA S3 Ranbats - Old Peoples Games Sunday! [2-26] CVS2/MVC2

Are you ready for the first dream event of the 21st Century along with some of that Mahvel? This Sunday at Southtown Arcade, they will be hosting Part 2 of their Season 3 ranbats! Just some old geezers playing some old people games. However that doesn't mean we don't welcome new blood! Come over on the 26th to compete!

Back in the early days, it was customary to see both MvC2, and CvS2 together as some of the most hype games to be played. They were almost treated like brothers of sorts, you would not have one without the other.

Unfortunately there will be no 3S ranbat this month. CvS2 will start at 1PM and MvC2 will start at 5PM and the stream will start soon after.

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Monday
Feb132012

CvS2 : Casual Matches Feat. P Rugal, Nuki, and Others

I have uploaded some casual matches that features P Rugal going against Gao, as well as some matches featuring Akita, and Nuki. I am not sure if this is the famous Ohnuki, but nevertheless, check out my Youtube Channel and see for yourself! 

2/13/2012 - CvS2 Playlist

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Friday
Feb032012

CvS2: KYSG Combo Video

An old time gamer named KYSG decided to make a combo video recently for CvS2. Some of these setups might not be very practical to use in a real match, however they are very interesting nonetheless. I have uploaded a compliation of all of his CvS2 materials onto my Youtube page. Embed Video after the break.

The videos are divided into three parts, starting with Maki's glitched Alpha Counter. Whenever Maki gets struck during her Alpha Counter animation, she will happen to air reel into a jugglable state where just about anything will combo afterwards. This leads to some interesting combos that are otherwise not possible.

The second part of the video focuses on combos that can be performed after landing a meaty hit from behind when the opponent crosses up. The concept comes from the huge frame advantage of certain moves, and the hitbox of that said move that extends to behind your character. Also applicable are moves that extend a character's hitbox forward into the meaty move but doesn't actually hit the other person. This is actually quite applicable to a real match depending on your character's meaty attack and situation (Sagat's c.hp comes to mind as being a common move that applies to this). If you are quick to realize this, you can capitalize into a huge punish!

The third part of the combo video focuses on the low hitstun on Rolento's Steel Rain super, and having it interrupt your combo in order to put you in a position to extend your damage potential.

Again, if you have not already, check out KYSG's Youtube Channel where he performs combo videos on multiple games, including CvS2, 3S, Alpha, and even obscure games like World Heroes!

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Monday
Jan232012

CvS2 : Game Versus Leftovers

There were some Game Versus videos that were released a bit later than others, so I decided to upload the last of them. These videos feature a 6 Man Tournament, with players such as Izumi with a wacky K - Yun, Suzuki's unique A Groove team, P Rugal, and Ohara. If you are interested in the entire Game Versus event, come over to my Youtube Channel and have a look at the playlists on the bottom! Embed Videos after the jump.

Don't forget, that in this coming weekend in NorCal, there will be a CvS2 side Tournament that will be hosted by me and 2000Watts at Winter Supremacy in Fremont! Also, Southtown Arcade will host its first Season 3 CvS2 Ranbat which will be streamed by IPlayWinner, so don't forget to tune in!

Bonus: EX CvS2 Combos by Desora Playlist - THESE ARE CRAZY!

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Friday
Jan132012

CvS2 : Japanese C-Groove Casuals

I have uploaded some footage of Capcom vs SNK 2 casuals straight from Japan today. It features some good old fashioned C Groove matches, and some interesting players. Tao-Chan uses a really solid C-Kim to go against Ohara, and MoMo's tricky Rolento. So step on over to my Youtube Channel and have a gander at them!

 

For local NorCal players that are interested in CvS2, don't forget to check out Winter Supremacy on Saturday Jan 28th where me and 2000Watts will host a CvS2 side tournament. If that is not enough for you, the day afterward on Jan 29th Southtown Arcade will host its first CvS2 Ranbat for Season 3 and IPlayWinner will be streaming it, so tune in!

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Saturday
Dec312011

CvS2: Kansai Ranbats 12/17/2011

Ibaraki VIP has had annual CvS2 ranbats for quite some time now in Japan for the people that still love this classic game. Held in Kansai, these group of hardcore players had a 2v2 Team Tournament for the last month of 2011.

 

Although there is a fair share of your standard teams, there are quite a few that stick out. Yuujirou and Deshi Kitsune have decided to team up to use what I call, Team Chunky, with K Zangief, Chang, and Raiden! Other notable deviations include Kodama's K-Dictator, which is normally reserved for A Groove due to his strong Custom Combo.

 

So go ahead and check out my Youtube Channel for more CvS2 match footage!

 

Happy New Year everyone!

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Wednesday
Dec282011

CvS2 : GAME VERSUS Ranbat FINAL

Today I will be giving you the last batch of uploads from the national tournament hosted by Game Versus that features some of the best Japanese players as well as some casual footage. If you missed the first couple of playlists from this tournament, click on here, here, and here!

 

This set of uploads focuses on P Rugal, who apparently plays both Rugal and P Groove! As strong as Parry is, this player shows that he knows when to block, when to parry, and when to appropriately go on the offensive to pull through some incredibly clutch situations! On the other hand, Sakamoto's relentless K-Akuma and K-Morrigan is also quite impressive to watch, having a “No Fear!” attitude.

 

Although the Game Versus footage is over, there is still more CvS2 to come with a recent Ranbat this winter to round out 2011. So remember to check out my Youtube Channel for more updates to this Ranbat, and any other CvS2 news!

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Sunday
Dec252011

CvS2 : GAME VERSUS Ranbat Part 3

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you all have happy holidays because I am happy to give you more Capcom vs SNK 2 videos this weekend! This set of footage contains some matches from the Game Versus tournament that Japan recently held, as well as casuals that feature some of country's best players. If you missed the first two sets of uploads you can click here and here to see them!

 

Although there has been a great representation of every Groove so far, there has been no N Groove. Tsugunosuke however, is here to remedy that situation showing that this underrated Groove can still hang with the best. He has his work cut out for him however, as he is facing both Ohara and Gao's agressive playstyle. Those that are following the footage might remember Yane! He busts out his insane K-Haohmaru from out of nowhere, saying to everyone not to write this character off as a pushover.

 

If you enjoy what you see, remember to check out my Youtube Channel for more updates on CvS2 related media and “Like” what you see so more people will find high quality CvS2 in their searches! Check out the preview and the playlist link after the jump!

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Wednesday
Dec212011

CvS2 : GAME VERSUS Ranbat Part 2

I hope you guys are up for more Capcom vs SNK 2 action today! Japan recently had a big CvS2 tournament hosted by Game Versus. Players from all over the country gathered to play amongst each other. Again, due to the high amount of recorded footage, I will have to upload them in small chunks. If you missed the first batch of uploads, click here!

      
Today's set of uploads features Izumi, who is known to play the rarely used S and P Grooves. There was also appearances by Yane, returning oldschool player Maeda, and GunterJPN.. For those of you who do not know, GunterJPN is an American player who has since moved to Japan, and is widely known to be very creative with his knowledge of A Groove. If you play A Groove, check out some of his creativeness here.


Playlist and Videos after the break. Check out my Youtube Channel for more CvS2 videos along with any updates to the tournament! If you guys like what you see, remember to “Like” the video as well so Youtube will make these videos show up more often in searches and related videos to spread more high quality matches to everyone!

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Monday
Dec192011

CvS2 : GAME VERSUS Ranbat Part 1 

Japan has recently had a huge Capcom vs SNK 2 Tournament within the past month hosted by Game-Versus. Players ranging in just about every region of Japan traveled a long way to compete with one another, so there will be plenty of footage to keep everyone warm during the cold holiday season.

 

Due to the huge amount of matches recorded, I will be uploading them in small chunks to keep you guys entertained throughout the end of 2011. The first set of uploads includes a Ranbat with some of the most well known Japanese players. In addition, there is a best of 10 series featuring Yane, known for his aggressive K-Terry, and GAO, known for his wild unpredictable playstyle.

 

Just click to find the playlist links! Plus,take a look at my Youtube Channel for more uploads of this tournament during the week and the rest of December. Keep warm, keep safe, and keep playing CvS2!

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Wednesday
Dec142011

CvS2: All K-Groove Japanese Tournament

Hey whats up everyone! This is Lionx and I am here to share you with you some good old fashioned fighting back from 2001. This playlist of videos shows some high level Japanese players duking it out, but under one condition: everyone must play K Groove!

Whether you are new to the scene or an oldschool veteran, if you are interested in some CvS2, check these matches out! And their following After-Party tournament Playlist!

Also check out my Youtube Channel for more CvS2 related media! I regularly upload videos from Japan, NorCal, or any place that has good CvS2 footage. Click here for a link to my Youtube page!

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