competitive gaming

Get Good: An introduction to high level, competitive play

One of the hallmarks of both the T3 community and its writers is our skill in our chosen games. WiNG for example, destroys at...

A note to the “pros” of Assassin’s Creed 3 multiplayer

Assassin's Creed 2 was, by all measures, a huge success. The game's critical and consumer reception was tremendously positive, driving purchases to over 10...

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...

Adaptation through Fire: From Newbie to Pro

One of the best things about video games, I think, is their variety. I don't just mean by genre or style of play, or...

HYPETRAIN 06/01/12: Attention passengers, stop being bad people

Welcome back to Hypetrain! Next stop: hype. Some of you might not remember Hypetrain. Back when I had more time on my...

The big secret: Elitism doesn’t win games

No matter what game you play, you will always find a group of people who think they're the best. Sometimes it's true, though it...

Soul Calibur 5 Review: Namco’s Third Strike

Shortly after I purchased Soul Calibur 5, my brother sent me a private message over Xbox Live: "Is it bad?" The underlying idea was so...