Fighting games are hard. The vast number of moves, combos, counters, cancels,anti-airs, you name it, means they can get pretty complex. While fighting games are hard, getting good at them doesn’t have to be. But the fact is, most beginners often give up playing fighting games as soon as they get beat. Tell me if … Read more
Decent-quality fightsticks are generally designed to last a long time. This makes sense considering how expensive they can be. So how long does a fightstick last? The answer is it depends. If we’re talking good quality fightsticks with Sanwa or Semitsu parts, they will typically last about 5-6 years without maintenance and a decent amount … Read more
I recently went over to a friend’s house to play some street fighter V. As usual, I was kicking his ass when I saw a familiar object from the corner of my eye. It’s a Mayflash F300 fightstick, but it looks pretty beat up. You see, my friend isn’t a stick player, he plays on … Read more
One of the first things you need to learn about using an arcade/fight stick is how to hold it. While it may come naturally to some, it’s always good to establish a solid baseline technique. In this guide, I will show various ways to hold your arcade stick. It’s worth pointing out that there is … Read more
