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Monday, February 27, 2012
Saturday, October 16, 2010
SB is finally here!
Live Stream:
http://teamspooky.com/content/?page_id=171
Stay tuned for MARVEL and SSFIV footage on Saturday, then a great mix of all SB games top matches on Sunday.
SSFIV Pools found here: http://shoryuken.com/content/seasons-beatings-redemption-2010-pools-released-2137/
Morning pools for SSFIV (Pool 1-5) - Please arrive at 10:30
Afternoon pools - Please arrive at 2
Evening pools - Please arrive at 5
Everyone have a great event!
http://teamspooky.com/content/?page_id=171
Stay tuned for MARVEL and SSFIV footage on Saturday, then a great mix of all SB games top matches on Sunday.
SSFIV Pools found here: http://shoryuken.com/content/seasons-beatings-redemption-2010-pools-released-2137/
Morning pools for SSFIV (Pool 1-5) - Please arrive at 10:30
Afternoon pools - Please arrive at 2
Evening pools - Please arrive at 5
Everyone have a great event!
Friday, October 8, 2010
Super Super Fighter IV U.S. Team revealed (to face Team International Oct. 16)
EG Justin Wong / Arturo Sanchez / Mike Ross / EG Marn / DMG Eduardo "PR Balrog"
vs.
Daigo Umehara / Momochi / Choco Blanka / Gamerbee / Starnab
The best of North America vs. the best of the world -- who likes the Stars 'n' Stripes? Come to SB and experience it for yourself.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
U.S. vs. International SSFIV 5-on-5 exhibition - you have until Monday, Oct. 11, 11:59 p.m. to register!
Firstly, please check us out on Facebook ("Season's Beatings Tournament Series") for fast news, updates, and videos!
SB is announcing n Street Fighter IV first -- in the style of the U.S. vs. Japan events of Evolution Championship Series yesteryear, we are holding a U.S. vs. International Team Tournament at SB:R.
International Team: Daigo, Momochi, Choco Blanka, Gamerbee, Starnab
U.S. Team: With Justin Wong as Captain -- team will be revealed in the following days
Daigo and Momochi were one match away from a Super Battle Opera-deciding match in September, but Momochi's team was able to defeat Daigo's squad before the two greats could face off. This will be a rare chance to see them on the same team -- SB attendants will no doubt be anticipating a showdown between the Japanese grand masters in the SSFIV tournament itself.
In exchange for providing game console hardware that SB staff uses in tournament, we will provide you with a Season's Beatings: Redemption T-shirt. Thank you for all community support!
See you in 9 days ...
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Evo fan-favorite Gamerbee is confirmed for SB:R
Godlike Entertainment is please to announce that Gamerbee, the man who kept U.S. champ Justin Wong out of the Evolution 2010 Top 8 in SSFIV, is attending Season's Beatings: Redemption.
We asked him 12 questions in preparation of his trip to Columbus, Ohio, in mid-October to return to battle against some of the world's best fighting-game players.
Special thank you to Dale Chang, Bruce's translator (who will also be attending SB), for helping us arrange Bruce's participation in this interview and SB:R itself. Gamerbee speaks fluent Mandarin and Japanese -- but little English -- so give him your best "konnichiwa!" come October.
SB: How long have you been playing fighting games competitively?
Gamerbee: About 20 years.
SB: How did you pick your gamertag “Gamerbee” and what does the name signify?
Gamerbee: I wish myself to work hard in games, as a bee does.
SB: Had you been to America before Evo?
Gamerbee: Evo 2010 was my first time in the USA. U.S. players are very passionate and it makes the tournament more exciting.
I am expecting to experience the same feeling in Season's Beatings again.
SB: Daigo has told us he’s confident he would repeat as SF champion at this year’s Season’s Beatings. How do you feel about your chances to win Super SFIV with Justin Wong, Daigo, Momochi, and Choco and the best of North America attending the event?
Gamerbee: I dare not mention the chance of winning SB because it will make me nervous in the tournament.
I believe there is a chance to win but probably not very strong :)
SB: Do you think you will play Adon the entire SSFIV tournament, or do you plan on surprising your opponents with any characters you’re saving for the tournament?
Gamerbee: I was thinking about maining another character for different match up. However because I am known by the community because of Adon, I will stick with him, unless there is a really bad match up to force me using other characters.
SB: Can you please tell us how you felt when you beat Justin Wong at Evo and the entire ballroom was cheering, yelling and going crazy?
Gamerbee: Honestly, I was very calm after I defeated Justin Wong. It was when I started paying attention to the cheering crowd [after] I felt the excitement.
That was why I raised my arms.
SB: Can you please also describe how you felt getting your hero’s welcome when you returned to your home country; and has your Evo performance led to any sponsorships or opportunities for you?
Gamerbee: Because of help from so many people, I was able to do well in Evo. It was very touching when I saw friends at the airport; I really appreciate their support and trust.
I believe SB invited me because of my performance in Evo. Right now SB is the only group which has invited [to have me attend their tournament].
SB: Do you plan to play other fighting games at SB:R?
Gamerbee: No. Due to my work I do not have extra time to concentrate on other fighting games. So SSF4 is my only fighting game right now.
But I was also really good in Tekken before.
SB: Do you like yourself over Justin Wong in a long set in SSFIV? (First to 7 wins)
Gamerbee: I won't be surprised if the match goes either way. But if there is really going to be a match up between me and Justin, I sure will do my best to win.
SB: What are your other hobbies outside of gaming, and what do you do for a living?
Gamerbee: I enjoy movies, comic books, karaoke, and food (SB note: buy this man some Caine's and bubble tea!)
I am currently a night shift manager of a hotel.
SB: Do you notice any overall difference in the SSFIV playstyles in your part of the world compared with North American players?
Gamerbee: In my opinion, I think the U.S. players are more are more spontaneous and momentum-based during the match. And they focus more on sticking to their personal styles over winning [at all costs].
Players in Taiwan are more conservative, and care about winning a lot more.
SB: If we do an SSFIV special event 4-on-4 team tournament, and each member of the best of North America plays against Daigo/ Gamerbee/Momochi/Choco , please predict the team winner and how close you think the overall score will be, in your most honest assessment.
Gamerbee: I think the Daigo team will win, ha ha. But it is hard to predict the result, because there are always surprises in SSF4 :)
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
News
TO REGISTER FOR THE TOURNAMENT, PLEASE GO TO THE REGISTRATION PAGE.
With Daigo Umehara, the world’s most famous Street Fighter, returning to Columbus in October to defend his title, we caught up with him to inquire about his image, Street Fighter IV, and Season’s Beatings’ unique style.
1. Did you enjoy the atmosphere of Season's Beatings? Was the tournament environment much different than Japanese tournaments?
I enjoyed the event a lot. It was fun. To be honest, I didn’t know what to think of it in the beginning because the venue and scale were very different than EVO, but once it got started, it was filled with great energy and it turned out to be quite fun.
I also was happy to see SB’s 4 of 7 finals matches. Timing doesn't always make long match sets possible, but I'm always happy to have as many matches as possible, since it helps the strongest player to emerge.
Additionally, they held several exhibition matches in the middle of the tournament, which is not usual – when I go to tournaments, there are only real matches – it was fun and I had a good time. I would love to come to SB this year once I clear out my schedule.
2. Did you treat yourself to anything special with your SB4 tournament winnings?
Beer! (lol)
3. American players view you as a god of Street Fighter, and you're a rock star in our community. How do you feel about the admiration you get from so many of our country's players, and do you get similar treatment in the Japanese scene?
I’ve been playing since early teens. Even then, at that age, I felt and knew that no one could beat me, and I still feel the same. Since back in those teen years, people have treated me that I am the strongest player around. My gameplay skills and strength have not actually changed. They have been steady. I’m not stronger than before, but every single person I meet tells me that I’m good. This is something new and makes me feel humble.
I kept winning and people got to know me, but I did have a feeling that “it’s just a game, so what, no big deal.” But I can now look at myself and give myself a pat on the shoulder and say, “hey, you’ve been winning a lot, that’s great itself” and I feel happy about that.
4. Do you have any favorite changes made in SSFIV over original SFIV?
Overall, the offense level/damages are set lower, and because of the change, there are no more random and unfortunate losses, like a “lucky punch” in boxing that one single accidental hit can kill an invincible fighter. There were many cases like that in SFIV, but I noticed that this change have already helped alleviate the situation and yield an agreeable result that a stronger one wins a game. That is the favorite change made in the Super.
I also like one of the features added to the Super – two ultra combos. This simply makes it fun for the players by giving them options and showcase their style.
5. Marvel vs. Capcom 2 has always been the signature event at Season's Beatings. Is it fun for you to watch? Is it strange to you how much money people wager over Marvel?
Given the popularity of the Marvel characters, it makes sense that people want to try out in the first place. Moreover, I hear good things about the game, so no wonder it’s popular. I understand from what the others told me that the game is well designed and all the lavish and fun moves are fun to play and watch. All that makes it exhilarating and thrilling for the players to play. I would love to play the game if it was popular enough in Japan to have a bigger community to play matches against each other.
6. Congratulations again on winning HD Remix. Some people in America want to go back to ST as the standard SF2 version, and others want HD Remix. Will you likely always prefer ST as long as it's the final arcade release of SF2?
I haven’t really played HD remix, and as for the original SFII, I played so much that I didn’t even know what day it was, and thus, it’s just so special for me, and I can’t say which one is better. But I would recommend a beginner to play HD Remix just because many of the issues of the original are fixed in HD Remix. But for the old-timer myself, I prefer the original SFII because of all the precious memories I associate with it.
7. How do you view your chances of being repeat SB champion in SSFIV? U.S. players might try to use obscure characters and tactics to try to counter your Ryu, like Justin attempted against you with his Fei Long last year.
Hmmm…. Can I really say this…?
Yes, I am confident that I would win. I feel relative strength has been powered up, even more than last time. I feel pretty good about my play and I feel I’m better than before. I would win the SB tournament.
8. Do you like American food? I hope you were able to try Raising Cane's, the fast-food chicken place across from the venue. Eating there is a tradition for many SB players. If we have time when you come back, we'll have to treat you to a nice restaurant with some good beer.
I like pizza and that’ll do for me. And thank you for the invite. I would look forward to it.
9. Were you able to bring any souvenirs back with you to Japan, besides cash? I hope you like your SB T-shirt. This year we'll have many more prizes.
Thank you for thinking about me. I would love to come back to SB.
10. Are there any ways you felt we could improve our tournament for this year, and what was your favorite part of attending Season's Beatings 4?
I felt that SB was organized by the players for the players. Just like EVO, being players themselves, the organizers understood what the players looked for. The objective is not just to throw an event in their convenient way but to run an event that players can have fun at and be satisfied with the results even if they lose. I very much appreciated the SB organizers’ effort in that.
I'd be happy to see less downtime between matches to help me maintain my focus, although I realize the tournament is still developing and improving every year. Like I said though, it is a fun event overall.
With Daigo Umehara, the world’s most famous Street Fighter, returning to Columbus in October to defend his title, we caught up with him to inquire about his image, Street Fighter IV, and Season’s Beatings’ unique style.
10 Questions with Daigo Umehara
1. Did you enjoy the atmosphere of Season's Beatings? Was the tournament environment much different than Japanese tournaments?
I enjoyed the event a lot. It was fun. To be honest, I didn’t know what to think of it in the beginning because the venue and scale were very different than EVO, but once it got started, it was filled with great energy and it turned out to be quite fun.
I also was happy to see SB’s 4 of 7 finals matches. Timing doesn't always make long match sets possible, but I'm always happy to have as many matches as possible, since it helps the strongest player to emerge.
Additionally, they held several exhibition matches in the middle of the tournament, which is not usual – when I go to tournaments, there are only real matches – it was fun and I had a good time. I would love to come to SB this year once I clear out my schedule.
2. Did you treat yourself to anything special with your SB4 tournament winnings?
Beer! (lol)
3. American players view you as a god of Street Fighter, and you're a rock star in our community. How do you feel about the admiration you get from so many of our country's players, and do you get similar treatment in the Japanese scene?
I’ve been playing since early teens. Even then, at that age, I felt and knew that no one could beat me, and I still feel the same. Since back in those teen years, people have treated me that I am the strongest player around. My gameplay skills and strength have not actually changed. They have been steady. I’m not stronger than before, but every single person I meet tells me that I’m good. This is something new and makes me feel humble.
I kept winning and people got to know me, but I did have a feeling that “it’s just a game, so what, no big deal.” But I can now look at myself and give myself a pat on the shoulder and say, “hey, you’ve been winning a lot, that’s great itself” and I feel happy about that.
4. Do you have any favorite changes made in SSFIV over original SFIV?
Overall, the offense level/damages are set lower, and because of the change, there are no more random and unfortunate losses, like a “lucky punch” in boxing that one single accidental hit can kill an invincible fighter. There were many cases like that in SFIV, but I noticed that this change have already helped alleviate the situation and yield an agreeable result that a stronger one wins a game. That is the favorite change made in the Super.
I also like one of the features added to the Super – two ultra combos. This simply makes it fun for the players by giving them options and showcase their style.
5. Marvel vs. Capcom 2 has always been the signature event at Season's Beatings. Is it fun for you to watch? Is it strange to you how much money people wager over Marvel?
Given the popularity of the Marvel characters, it makes sense that people want to try out in the first place. Moreover, I hear good things about the game, so no wonder it’s popular. I understand from what the others told me that the game is well designed and all the lavish and fun moves are fun to play and watch. All that makes it exhilarating and thrilling for the players to play. I would love to play the game if it was popular enough in Japan to have a bigger community to play matches against each other.
6. Congratulations again on winning HD Remix. Some people in America want to go back to ST as the standard SF2 version, and others want HD Remix. Will you likely always prefer ST as long as it's the final arcade release of SF2?
I haven’t really played HD remix, and as for the original SFII, I played so much that I didn’t even know what day it was, and thus, it’s just so special for me, and I can’t say which one is better. But I would recommend a beginner to play HD Remix just because many of the issues of the original are fixed in HD Remix. But for the old-timer myself, I prefer the original SFII because of all the precious memories I associate with it.
7. How do you view your chances of being repeat SB champion in SSFIV? U.S. players might try to use obscure characters and tactics to try to counter your Ryu, like Justin attempted against you with his Fei Long last year.
Hmmm…. Can I really say this…?
Yes, I am confident that I would win. I feel relative strength has been powered up, even more than last time. I feel pretty good about my play and I feel I’m better than before. I would win the SB tournament.
8. Do you like American food? I hope you were able to try Raising Cane's, the fast-food chicken place across from the venue. Eating there is a tradition for many SB players. If we have time when you come back, we'll have to treat you to a nice restaurant with some good beer.
I like pizza and that’ll do for me. And thank you for the invite. I would look forward to it.
9. Were you able to bring any souvenirs back with you to Japan, besides cash? I hope you like your SB T-shirt. This year we'll have many more prizes.
Thank you for thinking about me. I would love to come back to SB.
10. Are there any ways you felt we could improve our tournament for this year, and what was your favorite part of attending Season's Beatings 4?
I felt that SB was organized by the players for the players. Just like EVO, being players themselves, the organizers understood what the players looked for. The objective is not just to throw an event in their convenient way but to run an event that players can have fun at and be satisfied with the results even if they lose. I very much appreciated the SB organizers’ effort in that.
I'd be happy to see less downtime between matches to help me maintain my focus, although I realize the tournament is still developing and improving every year. Like I said though, it is a fun event overall.
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