On paper, Dhalsim should be at an inherent disadvantage against Decapre. However, I got the sense that this is his main character, and in this video I’m still learning the ropes. This was one of the first major tests for my Decapre. Can she hang against this seasoned opponent?
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My 2014 Holiday Wishlist
I’ve been told on many occasions that I’m horrible to shop for. Ever since I joined the workforce, I would go out of my way to purchase everything I ever wanted as soon as humanly possible. It’s part of the reason why I’ve been able to generate so much content for this site over the years.
This year’s a bit different. While I am not broke or unemployed, my financial situation is such that I can no longer maintain that lifestyle. As such, my wish list is a country mile long. I won’t share the whole thing in this post, but here are a few choice items from my wish list this year!
Ultra Street Fighter IV battle: Dan (Mars312XD) vs Rose (jettFTW)
Dan was originally designed to be a joke character in the Street Fighter series, but he’s actually quite dangerous in the right hands. I may be the #1 ranked Rose on PSN, but that wasn’t enough to carry me through this match against Mars312XD.
Street Fighter V Officially Announced
Capcom recently released a teaser trailer for Street Fighter V. The YouTube video has been made private, but for the time being, you can check it out here on Daily Motion. Besides showing a few fleeting glimpses of Ryu and Chun-Li in action, the end of the trailer states that the game is exclusive to PlayStation 4 and PC.
Fire Emblem is Out Now on the Wii U Virtual Console
Fire Emblem first appeared on the Gameboy Advance. It was the first in the series released outside of Japan. Back when this came out in 2003, I was already a fan Nintendo’s turn-based strategy games thanks to Advance Wars. However, I was not ready for how unique Fire Emblem was compared to its sister strategy game, nor was I ready for how freaking awesome it would be.
What separates the two besides the obvious thematic differences is that Fire Emblem is much more of a role-playing game. Instead of managing an army of disposable units, each of the characters in your party has a name and story arc. You equip them with weapons and other gear. Best (or worst) of all, if they die in the game, they die forever. The strategic joy from Advance Wars is certainly here, though it’s only amplified by how high the stakes are when you’re managing a team of characters you care about that could die if you screw up.
Intelligent Systems and Nintendo have improved on the formula over time, though this first international release is still a masterpiece that is as fun to play now as it was in 2003. For die-hard fans of the series like me, owning this new version on the Wii U Virtual Console gives me a way to play the game again on a modern platform. If you haven’t played any in the series yet, this is a relatively affordable entry-point, since the game is under $10 on the eShop. If you’re ever going to give the series an honest try, this is a great place to start!
Jett Plays Mario Kart 8 DLC
Ultra Street Fighter IV battle: Cody (Old_Blaine) vs Rose (jettFTW)
Jett Plays Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign- Demo
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m horrible at Arc System Works fighting games, and my first attempt at the new Guilty Gear demo was no exception. If the scrubby play isn’t an immediate turn-off, stick around to hear my thoughts on the game and what I’ve been up to since the last time I made one of these videos!
Ultra Street Fighter IV battle: Zangief (bubbah238) vs Decapre (jettFTW)
My Decapre can do some damage now. However, I was still getting my feet wet with the character when I ran into the #1 ranked Zangief in the world on PSN. No surprise as to how this one ends.
Ultra Street Fighter IV battle: Yun (FUNKYA2A) vs Rose (jettFTW)
When played to his full potential, Yun is an absolute monster in Ultra Street Fighter IV. Here I am discovering this point first hand. Ouch.
In Third Person 