Mortal Kombat

When to give up on a fighting game

One of the major aspects of the Fighting Game Community that differentiates itself from other competitive gaming communities (e.g., the pro Starcraft scene*) is...

Evolution 2012 tournament recap

After having been to three Evo tournaments now, they seem to move like clockwork. One second you're getting off your flight in nighttime Vegas...

EVO 2012 is go! – Watch live now! (July 6-8)

The EVO Championship Series 2012 Tournament is live, and if you're not watching it right now, you're missing out. If this year is anything like...

Jozhear at Evo 2012: All the hype you can handle

It's that time of the year again. Next week is shoryuken.com's official fighting game tournament, the Evolution Tournament Series, which takes place at...

A Sign of the Times: Soul Calibur V might not suck?

Let's face it: Soul Calibur IV was the absolute nadir of the series. It was so bad on...

Mortal Kombat Patch Notes – September

While announced months ago, the most recent Mortal Kombat 9 patch has remained elusive, up until this week. Many have speculated on its kontents,...

Why can’t people accept losing? The Trials of a Tryhard

Before a few weeks ago, I haven't heard the word "tryhard" outside of some friends' comments about celebrity fashion. I definitely got it: the...

Ridiculous rumor: Next Mortal Kombat to be announced tonight on VVV Stream?

According to a post by STORMS on the Test Your Might forums, a big Mortal Kombat announcement will...

EVO 2011 Tournament Recap: Serge’s thoughts

As I type this up, I have the Livestream for the Final Day of EVO 2011 pulled up. Right now, BlazBlue is the name...

EVO 2011 Tournament Recap: WiNG’s thoughts

While Las Vegas isn't a place normally known for things like hygiene or class, the city of sin was is known for high stakes...