We go online to put this port of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 through its paces.
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Jett Plays Street Fighter V Season One Wrap-Up
We close out season 1 of Street Fighter V with a few casual sets against Super Platinum level players! We also talk about how the game performed in 2016 and my hopes for the game going into season 2.
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Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 on PlayStation 4 Impressions
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is a modern-day fighting game classic. For years, its been one of the most hotly contested battlefields in the genre. So much so that years after Capcom stopped supporting the game, it still appears regularly at tournaments the world over.
With Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite set for release in the near future, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 returns exclusively on the PlayStation 4 to whet our appetites. Is this a port worthy of your time, whether you’re a diehard fan or a newcomer to the franchise?
Technical Issues Mar the Console Ports of XCOM 2
Judged solely on its gameplay alone, XCOM 2 is a wonderful addition to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One lineups. Building off the success of the original, this game improves on its predecessor in almost every conceivable way. Unfortunately, some glaring technical issues make this game really hard to recommend if you have the ability to play it on PC.
Street Fighter V Ibuki (Aozaki_Kyo) vs. Rashid (jettFTW)
Aozaki_Kyo immediately caught my eye with his ridiculously high ranking. Then he caught me with a beatdown using an Ibuki that’s less than a week old. Turns out, he’s also known as KusanagiMX, who placed 3rd at Japonawa X only behind Julio Fuentes and Chris Tatarian.
After the initial shock, I would settle down and give him a better fight. However, who knows how scary he could be if he keeps practicing this character. Maybe we’ll cross paths again!
Highlights
Ibuki empties the kunai clip on me in a sweet combo
I keep him locked in the corner until eventually breaking his defenses
Street Fighter V F.A.N.G (skisonic) vs. Rashid (jettFTW)
Best known for his work as a fighting game commentator and as a top 8 Evo finalist in Tatsunoko vs. Capcom, I just so happened to run into Skisonic in Street Fighter V ranked matches. Check out how I fared against this prevalent fighting game personality!
Tips for Rashid Players in Street Fighter V
Rashid is my go-to character in Street Fighter V. While he has a bad reputation among the general player base for his sub-par damage output, he’s a ton of fun to use and a deadly combatant in the right hands. If you’re looking to take a ride on the turbulent winds, maybe these tips will help improve your flight!
Rashid (jettFTW) vs. Rashid (Guasoloco_EC)
Guasoloco_EC is no joke. He was one of the top El Fuerte players online in Street Fighter IV and we crossed paths in the newest game. Squaring off in the mirror match, he pushed me to the limit!
Match Highlights
Great pressure in the corner by me to end the round
Guasoloco with the clever reset off the forward medium punch
Psychic or lucky? I land the game-ending Crush Counter.
Climbing the Fighting Game Leaderboards
Fighting game online leaderboards are not the be-all-end-all measure of a player’s success. For one, there are cheaters out there who will scam their way to the top just to see their names in lights. Also, sitting at the top of any leaderboard doesn’t entitle you to anything when it’s really time to prove your worth at a tournament.
That being said, leaderboard performance matters to me. I use it as a means of not only measuring where I stand against the rest of the world, but measuring my own growth as a player. Furthermore, it acts as motivation to get better, as you can see what lies ahead.
Street Fighter V: Devour Hour
When it comes to Street Fighter games, I’m no stranger to exploring the character select screen. While Rashid continues to be my main character in Street Fighter V, I’ve been spending a lot of time lately with Necalli. This ancient warrior who has the power to turn Super Saiyan immediately caught my attention with his animalistic fighting style. He’s not just cool looks though, as I’ve discovered that he’s a capable combatant that can shred his opposition to bits.
In Third Person 