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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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Listen to one of our best interviews yet!Fabricator and inventor Kenny Vang talks with Arcade Press about the life journey that brought him to make a brand new Arcade Controller format for fighting games.



Kenny tells his story— using gaming as an escape from abuse as a child being locked in a cellar by his mother; he found his solitude in gaming; he started learning how to take things apart at an early age and would sneak to play games. Kenny eventually studied art and taught himself how to build arcades and develop his own games. Kenny even made a Mayweather vs Pacquiao video game and a Conan o Brien Gameboy title that Kenny gifted to Conan in Chicago.




“The only way you can have a peace of mind is that you forgive.” - Kenny Vang

“If you don’t know your mother or your father…you still have to forgive them..”

check out the full interview above. The VANG PRO PAD will be released to the world soon.



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