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Probably the biggest tournament in the FGC happened over the weekend. DreamHack Dallas 2024— which was also a Tekken World Tour event and Esports World Qualifier Event which will take place in Saudi Arabia for $1,000,000 prize pool in Street Fighter and Tekken.
Congrats to RB|Gachikun (Rashid) for winning Street Fighter 6
and Congrats to Yamasa|Nobi (Dragunov) for winning Tekken 8
You can see the full results for DreamHack Dallas here.
**Also there was a crazy moment where JDCR (South Korea) had to replay his match against AK (Philippines), because when he was one hit away from winning, a random controller connected to the PS5 and this caused them to replay the match, which AK then one. This replay sent Twitter (X) into a frenzy. You can watch the video above or see our tweet about this here. As a result, JDCR did not qualify for the Esports World Cup. Alex Jebailey, TO issued an apology for the unfortunate situation.

Even Kayane, iconic French Fighting game player brought attention to the fact that not enough of the matches from French sponsored teams were broadcasted to the world during DreamHack. JDCR is sponsored by French team, Karmine Corp.
We hope JDCR the best in future tournaments; he is a very well respected player.

Fightstick of the Week: MF DOOM via @v1NCExyz with Golden Lever
Finland 🇫🇮 FGC tournament, Install 2024 happened in April:

KENNY VANG shows off PROTOTYPE II of his new leverless fightpad. We await the official release!
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In the latest episode of Arcade Press, host Ram, Arcade Future sits down with the extraordinary Book, a professional Thai Tekken player and an EVO champion. Known for his mastery of Jin Kazama in Tekken 7 and Ken in Street Fighter 6, Book shares his journey from playing Tekken in arcades as a young boy to dominating international tournaments. His recent victories, including first place in both Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8 at a Bangkok tournament, Fighting Frenzy. Book shares his unparalleled skill and dedication to the fighting game community.
Listen to Book's insights into the competitive world of esports, his strategic mastery of multiple fighting games, and his experiences representing Thailand on the global stage.
Book's humble beginnings, disciplined approach to gaming, and his ability to excel in both Tekken and Street Fighter are inspiring. Tune in to this fascinating conversation on Arcade Press to hear more about Book's incredible journey and his vision for the future of competitive gaming.


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Welcome to a great conversation that transcends borders and brings together two passionate Street Fighter 6 players from diverse corners of the globe.
In this impromptu interview, we meet Roxas, hailing from Russia, and Jack Stilo, representing Syria, as they share their unique insights on the vibrant world of competitive gaming. Amidst the backdrop of Malaysia's FV Major event, these players reveal their love for Street Fighter, their hopes for the future of fighting games, and their experiences as international competitors. Join us as we dive into the global arena of esports and explore the dreams and aspirations of these two dedicated fighters.




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We caught up with Jiyuna at FVMajor 2023 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He graciously agreed to provide us with a brief interview and share his overall impressions on the current state of fighting games, his time in Malaysia, and ongoing projects. (Interview above)
Jiyuna, a prominent figure in fighting game content and a resident of Japan, offered valuable insights during our conversation, shedding light on his areas of enthusiasm.
During the interview, Jiyuna mentioned his weekly event at Redbull Gaming Studio called Tatakai Tuesday. If you happen to be in Tokyo, make sure to drop by and hangout.

In the meantime, enjoy some event footage below.


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We had the incredible opportunity to meet the renowned FGC legend, Mike Ross, during our time at FV Major 2023 in Malaysia.
We wanted to gain some insight into his vision for the future of the Fighting Game Community (FGC), so we asked him a couple questions at the tournament. You can catch the complete brief interview above and be sure to keep an eye out for future updates. Additionally, don't miss out on exploring other dope projects by Mike Ross/Versus Vortex listed below:



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In a recent interview with BBC Sport, Ryan Hart, a five-time Guinness World Record holder and multiple world champion, shared his insights on the world of esports and fight-based video games. Known as one of the godfathers of esports, Hart's journey began in the 1990s with Street Fighter and led him to numerous championships and accolades.
Hart describes gaming as "like a musical instrument," emphasizing the importance of mental strategy, cunning, and skill in his battles. He also opened up about the intense rivalries within the gaming world, likening them to those in boxing or UFC.
From a difficult upbringing to a career in esports, Hart's story is both inspiring and eye-opening. Today, he is a Twitch partner, commentator, pro player, and Creative Production Editor at ESL, the world's largest esports organization.

Don't miss the full story and the exclusive audio clip on Arcade Press! Dive into Ryan Hart's world and learn about his unique perspective on gaming and the parallels between esports and traditional sports.
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