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The R/L Button: The FGC Academy

 Class is in session.

French Fighting game player Kayane recently announced that would start a new project in Paris called “Kayane Academy”, where she would teach fundamental skills that could be applied most fighting games (and for free, no less). Her motive behind this admirable gesture is simple: bring in new players the competitive scene desperately needs. If Kayane is willing to teach new players in France, why can’t other players teach in the rest of the world and grow the fighting game community?

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Ultra Street Fighter IV Edition Select Trailer

Should Tournament Organizers Let Ultra SF4′s “Select Edition” Rock at Events?

This could possibly be the essential pulse to keep things lively (or not). Straight talk from your boy, Dayashathirsts!

So Capcom shocked the interwebs, and well, the entire fighting game community overall by revealing a new feature for Ultra Street Fighter 4. At long last, players can finally experience their dream matchups by selecting their preferred characters from any of the previous version of Street Fighter 4. 

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Opinion: Kojima is out of his Mind!!

That Metal Gear Solid-related gear costs how much?!?!?

While we know most fans are willing to sacrifice leg and limb to own practically whatever type of paraphernalia in existence, there are some limits. Such is the case with the new Metal Gear Solid shoes, jacket, and yes. . .there’s a badass watch to go with it. More after the jump.

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Downplaying the Xbox One Needs to Stop, Guest Editorial by Arthur Red Hill

More individuals need to keep an open mind.

As I browse the web, I can’t help but notice reputable sites like IGN, Forbes, and Gamespot, I can’t help but notice “reputable” and other sites out there speak on how the PS4 has sold 5.4 million units, how the Xbox One can’t output 1080p and 60fps. While, I think its clear that I am more on the side of Microsoft; mainly because its an American product which I think most people [in my circle] forget, I am NOT oblivious to the amazing product that Sony has.

But, It amazes me how desperate people (blogs, websites, etc etc) are quick to point out sales numbers and other info on a console (XB1) that is only in 13 territories for now! 

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Opinion: Xbox One UI Leaves Much to Be Desired

Those new updates can’t come soon enough.

Recently, Brandon Jumper, better known as Hirostormwolf gathered some quick thoughts to discuss his the new metro-UI that graces the Xbox One platform in its current form.