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My Latest Street Fighter IV Project: Balrog

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In the early days of Street Fighter IV, I saw Balrog as one of the coolest characters in the game. He was also one of the most popular, as pro-players like Gootecks and PR Balrog proved that the character was viable in tournament play. As the game evolved and new characters were added though, his popularity fell off a cliff.

Despite that, I’ve always toyed with the idea of playing Balrog seriously. I always loved the idea of smashing people with the headbutt and finishing them off with the Violent Buffalo Ultra Combo before they hit the ground. After completing my work with Evil Ryu, it felt like a good time to move onto something new.
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Street Fighter V Beta Vega Matches

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Not thinking I would care much for the clawed warrior, I saved Vega for last. To my surprise, I think he’s a great character and one I actually really want to play. Unfortunately, due to time constraints, I only got this set of matches captured on video and they’re not the greatest. Still, more Vega match footage for your reference!


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Street Fighter V Beta Ken Impressions

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To the surprise of no one, Ryu’s fiery rival returns in Street Fighter V. What people didn’t expect was the transformation he’s made in the process. Sporting a different look and possessing many different properties in his move set, the separation between the two shotos is clearer than ever. Ken’s moves are certainly flashier than Ryu’s, but the choice to use one over the other is more complicated than that.
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Street Fighter V Beta Necalli Matches Part 1

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Whether he’s stomping on your feet or throwing you across the screen by your head, everything Necalli does is fierce. So fierce, he’d scare Tyra Banks. Sorry, couldn’t resist. Stubby normals aside, he’s a lot of fun to play as!


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Street Fighter V Beta R. Mika Matches Part 1

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Generally considered to be a weak character in Street Fighter Alpha 3, R. Mika appears to pack quite the punch in Street Fighter V. Though I definitely don’t do the character justice, I hope that her potential shines through in this video and the others to come!


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Street Fighter V Beta Karin Matches Part 1

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Karin is one of the most complex characters in Street Fighter V. All of her special moves have branching paths, allowing her to open up her opponent, even if they block the first hit. I didn’t get enough time to fully grasp her play style, nor did I get enough to finish a combo video, but I did get some matches in. In this first set, I got particularly lucky with mashing out her V-Trigger move and Critical Art.


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Street Fighter V Beta Vega Combo Video

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The iconic clawed combatant is one that I’ve loathed since his debut in Street Fighter II. Never liked playing him and always hated fighting against him. However, he appears to have turned a new leaf in Street Fighter V due to a myriad of changes to his character that I really dig. Not only am I a fan of this version of Vega, but he’s also one of my favourite characters in the game so far!


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Street Fighter V Beta R. Mika Impressions

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Having stood on the sidelines since her debut in Street Fighter Alpha 3, R. Mika returns in Street Fighter V. As a wrestler, her arsenal of moves would surely make Hulk Hogan proud. She also didn’t come to this fight alone, as her tag team partner Nadeshiko swoops in from time-to-time to lend a helping hand (or butt). Does she have what it takes to make a run at the championship belt?
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