Change is good!!

   It's been a while since I blogged so I figured what the hell. A few months back, I made some major changes to my improve your game section. Each fighting game series is now going to have its own page.  Its been some time since I've gone back to make changes but in the coming months change is a coming with the new influx of fighting games starting this November.

     The first of these two is the infamous Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 bringing with it things we wanted in the original MVSC3 the ironic second coming has been enough to spur emotional out cries of foul play and die hard fandom never the less its a welcomed return.  There are some big changes to the original cast and some are more apparent then others. Watching Norcal vs Capcom streamed by iplaywinner, a couple of characters stood out such as Chris whose air magnum does some severe damage what this means for his final version I don't know but its definitely something to worry about. Other noticeable improvements were that of Captain America and his shield slash.  Newer characters like Vergil showed a lot of promise and a lot of power as he looked to be the popular character of choice amongst those who participated in the event. You can head on over to shoryuken.com to see videos from the match.

The second should have really been the first but life has a way of pulling the proverbial rug from under you just when you least expected it. The countdown over at dreamcancel.com says it all. KOF XIII the long awaited underdog of the FGC is coming out a week after the UMVC3.  The console version looks to give fans what they really wanted in KOFXII  more, more, and more. The new trailer that emerges with a later date showcases the great potential that this game has for hours upon hours of pure fun and enjoyment for those who love the series. The unique color editing mode is such a great welcome and is something I will be taking full advantage of. Iori 98 is back and is looking as scary as ever playing like a 1:1 copy of his former self. UMVSC3 may have my attention but KOF has my heart. Its a great feeling to see many in FGC enthusiastic about this game. Lets hope that this last minute push back is geared toward making sure that everything goes off without a hitch as we fans wait patiently foaming at the mouth to get a hold of this title and play it online the minute we get our hands on it.

Well that is it for me expect more details on the site once these titles are released and have gotten some thorough game playing online. I've already added some KOF basics for the new title and plan to add another soon so keep a look out for that one. PEACE

The reason for Fighting Games Online

Street Fighter IV was probably my longest experience dealing with an online fighting game. Before that it was playing on the kaillera server on Mame32 which lasted about a week because back then I had little knowledge about port forwarding and how to set it up on a router. After putting in hours and hours on Street Fighter IV online, I learned so much about my character through watching other peoples techniques, reading about some of the strategies that were possible ,and just learning techniques on my own. I earned the ultimate gratification when I savagely styled on a friend of mine who was someone whose skills always seemed to tower my own. That is when it hit me.!!  Having these online matches really can improve your skills and from then on I knew online was the place to be.

It was a day like any other day when I said to myself, self, I want to master some of these classic fighting games. Samurai Showdown IV was such a beautiful game and so different from your average fighter it was a beast that I wanted to tame. King of Fighters was a series that I always loved but after a lack luster effort on their latest coming KOF XII , not to many were willing to give this game a chance online. Remembering that time when I played on kaillera, I looked to see if I could play these games again but things had changed.

There were new ways to play. Kaillera with mame32 was no longer the only way to play. There was GGPO, Supercade, and Arclive just to name a few. I started to wonder what else was possible and so the idea to create a place where those who wanted to find these things, relive glory days, and finally master a favorite character could come a lot easier than it was for me.

The more I search the more I find and its a great feeling to know that if you really want to play a lost relic, or an online classic that went offline its possible. Does it take some effort at times? I'll be the first to say yes it takes sooo much effort. Is it worth it? If your a fan that is not even a question.

So this is my reason. I hope that my site is your beacon of light on a long search. My wish is that my site made your life a little bit easier and that it gave you hours of pleasure. Ultimately it would be a great feeling to know that your savage styling was in small a result of the information I've provided at Fighting Games Online. Let's Fight!!!

The thrill of the fight

I can't say that I have a competitive nature. Losing doesn't sting that bad...at least not all the time. I've had my bitter moments when I've lost to what I felt was an easy opponent who loved to spam super moves. There are also times when I stay hunched in a corner for the entire match wondering if I'm ever going figure out how to beat this guy. Other moments include the "how the hell does he know I was going to do that" shouting. All these and more are the different reasons I come back time and time again. Its the thrill of knowing what your opponent is going to do, the ecstasy of landing a combo leading directly into a super move for the overkill, the last hit in a final round that decides victory or defeat. This is the thrill of the fight.