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EsportsDragon Ball FighterZ Up-And-Comer Is The ‘Trash Mom’ Of Gotenks
A month ago at Wednesday Night Fights, a local weekly tournament in southern California, Dawn “Yohosie” Hosie was matched against a player who goes by RazorX. His Adult Gohan lineup was a familiar sight, but Hosie’s lead-off fighter was Gotenks, who used to be one of Dragon Ball FighterZ’s more obscure characters. It’s a fighter…
By Eric Van Allen Published May 24, 2018 -
Esports
You Can Conjure Corners Out Of Thin Air In BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
The corner is a vital spot in fighting games. Players at the edge of the stage can’t go backwards, eliminating evasive tactics, and more damaging combos are only possible with the opponent’s back against the wall. Competitive players in the BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle beta have found a new quirk ahead of the game’s May…
By Ian Walker Published May 23, 2018 -
Esports
Dota Pro Sneaks Behind Enemy Lines To End The Game
The ultimate objective in Dota 2 is to destroy your enemy’s ancient, the massive structure at the heart of their base. Do that and you win. When Evil Geniuses went on a potentially game-ending push into Fnatic’s base today, Jacky “EternalEnvy” Mao of Fnatic responded by going straight for the game-winner. Evil Geniuses were behind…
By Eric Van Allen Published May 23, 2018 -
Esports
The Umeshoryu Is The Gutsiest Move In Fighting Games
Daigo Umehara has built a legacy on fearless calls, and he added one more to his story at Stunfest in Rennes, France last weekend. Down on life and with his back against the wall, the fighting game legend shot off a clutch Flash Kick to catch his opponent off guard and steal a victory with…
By Ian Walker Published May 22, 2018 -
EsportsStreet Fighter Footsies Explained In Two Minutes
Street Fighter V pro Justin Wong placed first in the Canada Cup Master Series tournament with the new character Falke, described by some pros as “the worst character in the game.” The reason Wong can succeed with Falke is due to his expert defensive play, particularly when it comes to engaging in the back-and-forth duet…
By Maddy Myers Published May 21, 2018 -
Esports
Uzi Gets His Trophy In Midseason League of Legends Finals
Jian “Uzi” Zi-hao is easily one of the best players in China’s League of Legends championship series, the LPL. But on the international stage, he’s frequently come up just short of the title. With a commanding win in today’s 2018 Midseason Invitationals, Uzi seems to have started his campaign to topple the regional hierarchy of…
By Eric Van Allen Published May 20, 2018 -
Esports
The Correct Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Won This Weekend’s Splatfest
This weekend, Splatoon 2 players ended a multi-week popularity contest over the best Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. And unsurprisingly, they chose the objectively best turtle in the end, Donatello. Donnie, the brains of the team who can also kick righteous ass, won 2-1 over his brother-in-shell, Raphael. While he lost the popular vote, he won…
By Eric Van Allen Published May 20, 2018 -
Esports
Brigitte’s First Week In The Overwatch League Was Fine After All
The start of stage 4 in the Overwatch League meant the debut of the newest hero in the game, Brigitte. The anti-dive support was a big question mark, as pros would be playing her on a patch where she was still incredibly dominant. But it turns out, at least in week 1, things were kind…
By Eric Van Allen Published May 20, 2018 -
EsportsConcept For Las Vegas Sphere Sure Does Look Like A Blitzball Arena
The Madison Square Garden Company will break ground this summer in Las Vegas, according to officials (via AP), to build a massive sphere with projection and lights that sure does look like a damn blitzball arena from Final Fantasy X. The 170,000-square-foot LED screen that wraps around the interior bowl of the sphere can project…
By Eric Van Allen Published May 19, 2018 -
Esports
Turret Will Not Be Denied Its Shot In Pro League of Legends Match
In today’s semifinals between the Flash Wolves and Kingzone, Su “Hanabi” Chia-Hsiang was pushing up to the bottom lane turret when he decided to take his leave for a scrap in the middle area of the map. The turret, scorned but undeterred, shot a parting blast at Hanabi that would eventually be his undoing. Some…
By Eric Van Allen Published May 19, 2018 -
Esports
Go1 Summons The Dragon In Dragon Ball FighterZ Match
The titular Dragon Balls don’t see a lot of actual use in competitive Dragon Ball FighterZ, as the conditions to gather them all and summon the wish-granting dragon aren’t always conducive to a player’s game plan. So when the opportunity to bring out Shenron in a match presents itself, you can bet a player like…
By Eric Van Allen Published May 19, 2018 -
Esports
The Weekend In Esports: Midseason Finale
The 2018 Midseason Invitational comes to a close this weekend, marking about the halfway point in the competitive League of Legends season. While Korea’s Kingzone takes on China’s Royal Never Give Up, the rest of the weekend will be packed with a variety of events as well. There are a ton of fighting game events,…
By Eric Van Allen Published May 19, 2018 -
Esports
A Frighteningly Accurate Analysis Of Mario Kart‘s Politics
Wario is a libertarian. Bowser is a fascist. We know this about them, in our hearts, but no one has ever sat down and categorized the political leanings of the Mushroom Kingdom’s best-known residents. Art House Politics has put together a video demarcating the political leanings of each of the characters in Mario Kart 8,…
By Maddy Myers Published May 18, 2018 -
Esports
Smash Players Plead With Each Other To Please, For The Love Of God, Stop Smelling So Bad
At Jason “RustyTrombone” Husisian’s first Super Smash Bros. tournament at a hotel in Easton, Pennsylvania, he was focused on out-maneuvering his opponent when a nearby attendee’s smell filled his nostrils. “I get a whiff and I legit start coughing,” Husisian recalled. “It smelled like he worked in a crematorium.” His voice getting louder, Husisian continued:…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published May 18, 2018 -
Esports
Vegeta Nerfed
Dragon Ball FighterZ has been a smash hit, with players from all corners of fighting games converging on the title to duke it out with iconic characters like Goku, Piccolo, Frieza, and more. But as Dragon Ball FighterZ strategy developed, it quickly became clear that Super Saiyan Vegeta had the best assist in the game.…
By Ian Walker Published May 17, 2018 -
Esports
Justin Wong Won A Major Tournament With Street Fighter V’s Newest (And Allegedly Worst) Character
Justin Wong is a legendary fighting game player, and he’s nearly unbeatable when given the chance to use an ultra-defensive character or system mechanic. This part of Wong’s skillset was on full display last weekend during the Canada Cup Master Series tournament in Calgary, where he won the stacked event using Falke, the latest character…
By Ian Walker Published May 17, 2018 -
Esports
Luka Dončić’s Overwatch Mains Are Cause For Serious Concern
Luka Dončić is not only a presumptive top-two pick in June’s NBA Draft, he’s also the proud owner of a Gamer’s Heart. According to a profile written last month by ESPN’s Mina Kimes, Dončić is a fan of the Call Of Duty series. He also “spends two to three hours a day playing video games…
By Patrick Redford Published May 16, 2018 -
Esports
Esports Gambling Officials Are Ready For It To Be Legal
This week, the Supreme Court overturned the ban on sports betting, giving states the ability to legalize it if they want to. Esports betting was already legal in Nevada; in 2016, the Downtown Grand Casino offered the first legal esports wagers on League of Legends. Operators and regulators in esports betting have been cleaning up…
By Maddy Myers Published May 16, 2018 -
Esports
New Girl Characters That I Remember, Ranked
The New Girl series finale airs tonight, although the show should have ended at least a year ago. Here are some characters from that very good show, ranked from best to worst. Schmidt Aly Winston Outside Dave Nick Joan Day Bob Day Coach Principal Foster Fawn Moscato Robby Gavin Sadie Jess Furguson Abby Day Walt…
By Dennis Young Published May 15, 2018 -
Esports
Why Overwatch League’s Regular Season Will End On A Wacky, Short-Lived Patch
Last week, the Overwatch League found itself encircled by controversy after pros and analysts hinted that stage 4 would run on an old version of the game that didn’t include Hanzo’s flashy new overhaul or a much-needed nerf to Brigitte. Today, the league finally confirmed that and explained its decision. For the past week, Overwatch…
By Nathan Grayson Published May 15, 2018