How Tournaments Go from 10 to 10,000 People [4k]

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Thanks to Jinhee (@UYUJinhee) and Drew (@UYUDrew) at @UYU for sending me around the world to make this video possible.
Thanks to Alex Jebailey (@CEOJebailey), Tom Cannon (@ProtomCannon), Josh Lewis (@jlew_was_taken), Yongde (@sgfighter), Oil King (@LeevyLin) and JJROCKETS (@JJROCKETS) for doing the interviews with me!
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BGM in order:
SFV - Boxer Theme
Smash Ultimate - Green Hill Zone
Street Fighter III: 2nd Impact - Alex Theme
Tekken 7 - Jungle Outpost 2
Tekken 4 - Authentic Sky
UNIST - Snow Sisters (Vatista's Theme)

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I was about to sleep and then I saw this video

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every. damn. time. the videos are so damn thoughtful and charming, can not get enough.

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Facts.

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ALWAYS an absolute treat.

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the owner of this channel is Dogura ?

[@cutcc]

Ooh judging from all these clips and interviews you can tell this video was months in the making. Great stuff Gerald ^^

[@rm9308]

That intro said UYU was involved, so it must've been a collaboration to get all the honchos on film.

[@ScorchedEclipse]

damn the rickstah pop off though, yeah this was quite a long video. very well made as always from Gerald

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Oh hey, if it isn't cutcc. Love your vids man.

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0:08 *Thats a very good question Core-A-Gaming*

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Casting couch makes a lot of people come.

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you make them watch a Core-A Gaming video

[@Phychologik]

TO: names tournament "Blackout" Power: 'Blacks out' TO: *Surprised pikachu face*

[@Vaith]

i may have laughed at this more than i should have, but i just love that meme so much

[@Sleeepy.]

He's also a Pikachu main in Smash Ultimate lmao

[@reviewspiteras]

"Nothing to cry about" *show twitter logo* Man in just one frame you just roasted that entire website content Loved it

[@stolensentience]

Dat 1 frame punish

[@kirbymaster5]

This video gets uploaded less than 24 hours before I go to my first FGC tournament, local or otherwise.

[@joaquinperez9382]

Dude im pretty sure you are not from around here but Im going to my first fgc tournament tomorrow too!

[@ScorchedEclipse]

have fun, both of you. get a lot of casuals in! :D

[@joaquinperez9382]

@@ScorchedEclipse Thank you dude! For sure gonna try to do that

[@ScorchedEclipse]

@@joaquinperez9382 the worst you can do is not say anything and/or not ask to get games in. people are more open to new comers :D

[@firstbones]

have a blast!!

[@skillustrates]

>Twitter is for crying It really does seem that way. Especially now that it's no longer the best choice for artists to develop a following since the most recent UI change.

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Tumblr blows now too.

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Most of social media is people spewing garbo they think anyone cares about (they don't).

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Wait, what? What UI change you are talking about? Been perma banned for 3 months so I don't know jack about what's going on

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@@gishathosaurus6828 There's a new UI change where the tweets are in the middle of the page, all the options like notifications and crap on the right, and other crap.

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@@dave9020 Jeez, they keep finding new ways of fucking it up -__-

[@thebananamelon5065]

Yo my cousin ran a smash tournament last year and it was awesome. He actually made really cool prizes for three different tournaments. 1v1 single elimination won a custom golden GameCube controller Doubles winners got shot glasses with the smash symbol engraved in them 1v1 double elimination won a custom smash bros t shirt There were two other tournaments I can’t remember, but the prizes were a lighter with the smash symbol engraved on it, and a wooden plaque showing the name and date of the tournament. This year, he’s inviting more people, ordering everyone chick fil a, and I can’t wait to see what the prizes will be. Maybe he’ll become part of the local scene in the future

[@BknMoonStudios]

*_Free Chick-fil-A!?_* Damn, I might actually have to visit the USA this year.

[@JonahDeroy]

Dude, where are you guys at? I want to be there.

[@INCNetski]

Did it smell bad?

[@tona4170]

@@INCNetski Just like any fighting game local, not only smash

[@universe_cat3149]

How you gonna say all that and not give the location or date for the next one

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I can't wait for the family man edition!

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Thanks for all the birthday wishes! Also, Tyara has nice hair.

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Do a barrel roll!

[@TheCasualSubculturist]

I LOVED the fact that Under Night In-Birth made into the official EVO 2019. I really hope this game makes it again on 2020.

[@shinbakihanma2749]

Same here. It's a great game with a passionate community. It was so dope seeing it at EVO last week.😎

[@Krystalmyth]

Was afraid it was going to be an Under Night Stillbirth. EVO delivered.

[@BinBintheRiceCake]

Eltnum came a long way. From being played from the bathrooms of Denny's to making it to top 8's in 2019

[@Voicelet]

And my hope for a new Melty Blood gets dimmer and dimmer. Just like how Fate sells so much Type-moon practically canned Tsukihime forever :(

[@TheCasualSubculturist]

@@Voicelet yeah.. i mean, MB only worked mainly because it was hanging in the time Type-Moon try to grow outside of the Adult Visual Novel umbrella. Small Studio like French Bread can't really keep up with now million dollar franchise like Type-Moon stuff, they would want at least AA production.

[@godaelite]

I never get Jebaited by Gerald. Always great content. He has always been great but lately this man is on fire... superb videos. To be honest I watch the “The Importance of Community” video at least once a week.

[@godaelite]

I mean aside from all the greatness that this channel already is, the button mashing video and the community one are perfect from start to finish. I feel that Geralt gets Jebaited by us cause watching these videos is as cheap as a single view.

[@benjaminshields9421]

I love how this video is more: how to TO properly. But man I love your videos, always the highest quality content from you. Keep it up!

[@Theorphan81]

This channel reignited my love of fighting games from my teen years. Now in my later thirties I have so much ground to cover, but I don't care. I've been having so much fun just playing, watching the pros go at it, and learning things from channels like this. The FGC is awesome!

[@armyofninjas9055]

Pretty similar, dude. Played in the arcades and on psx during the SFA/MvSF/SF3/Darkstalkers era. Haven't played since then.

[@Robstafarian]

@@armyofninjas9055 What are you playing these days?

[@yotsuba_agi]

KZbin video singlehandedly creates 1000 new TOs.

[@BknMoonStudios]

Good. The FGC could always use more events, especially in other countries... like mine... (Cries in boonies-living Mexican.)

[@boogit9979]

I'm inspired. The Gulf Coast is kinda limited on tourney spots

[@Sephiel263]

"Go to your locals." I would if there were any. At all. Ever.

[@smaurf2499]

*Hmm, if only there was a way to fix this problem*

[@CoralCopperHead]

Why would you do that? You'd have to intentionally interact with idiots.

[@SupermanSajam]

Excellent as always, loved the highlights on UNIST at EVO! Plus the nice cut of Rick from Esteban's video on CB, I love that festival comparison.

[@BeyondBirthdayMurder]

"An stream that has your favorite commentator *Shows Tasty Steve*" That's some good ass taste you have for commentators, Gerald.

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no one: no one in the whole world: no one in the entire observable universe: tasty Steve: MAKE SOME NOISE MAKE SOME NOISE MAKE SOME NOISE MAKE SOME NOISE

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Tasty Steve is trash, simply a hype merchant who commands you to make noise every three seconds.

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The best commentary team in any sport is an empty chair.

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Every day is Christmas day when Core-A Gaming uploads.

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Zack Williams but that’s like, as often as Christmas is

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8:12 Before anyone asks: It's called snow sisters and it's the theme of best robot girl.

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I don't know, unless Vatista looks like Aigis.

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@@the1whoplayz ...she doesn't.

[@the1whoplayz]

@@userlog2474 exactly

[@FoxElliott]

0:17 "And nothing to cry about.." *shows picture of twitter* That's pretty accurate.

[@docwashere3466]

Imma be here when Def Jam: Fight for NY tourneys go big!!! CEO 2019 was the first time main stage, baby!

[@Jace_Spicer]

YO YOU SERIOUS?? ID LOVE TO SEE THAT

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@@Jace_Spicer I gotchu fam. Here's the entire livestream starting from Def Jam for ya. (Deleted link because it was dead) Unfortunately the link is dead, but you can find it still on youtube.

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When it does, ante up.

[@TheLaptopPerson]

Bro I remember when Xzhibit would kick my ass in the story mode and was the hardest dude to fight against

[@lessthanbrilliant3672]

Another great vid, nice to see you’ve stayed busy since winning EVO. Thanks Champ.

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Wait what, really?

[@lessthanbrilliant3672]

Yeah, Gerald won the Punch Planet tournament at EVO this year.

[@ok-sf2de]

Update: do not go to your locals right now

[@doge9455]

Really don't go to locals now

[@fagocol98]

@Ster Bekk still no

[@fagocol98]

@Ster Bekk still no

[@fagocol98]

@Ster Bekk give it atleast 6 more months Un less you don't care about covid

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@Ster Bekk no

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[@MeesterTweester]

I've ran small tournaments for my school then my dorm with just 1-2 setups. What I do isn't huge, but it makes me proud I can get people together to have a good time and compete.

[@cloudjin893]

ive ran small tournaments here and there and it even then it requires a lot of work and dedication for it to run smoothly. you still need monitors and set ups and in my experience the hardest thing is to remind the players that they are up to play. brackets gotta be set up and you gotta keep the vibe up for players to have fun. having a commentator works wonders as well. It's all very rewarding work though. I've had players thanking me for running one because they weren't near enough to a local scene to play competitively and that's what its about for me.

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Finally Core A Gaming is BACK

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authentic sky, nice. tekken 4 has such a good ost

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I love how much he uses old Tekken OSTs especially T4

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@@2000Doriyas The Tekken series in general has amazing OST.

[@zomb7138]

Yes we've waited all summer to click on notification from Core a 🙃

[@Krystalmyth]

I stopped going to locals when I realized I wasn't learning anything. People had no interest in growth. You end up practicing alone for days, weeks, then want to go prove your technique, and get an external perspective but everyone just hides their cards, do nothing but try to win, and give you no validation to your techniques. I realized I was growing more from online play, and finding a player that had similar mindset as me. In the end, the locals eventually died out, because I believe they had the same result. It was just a group of people wanting to be the best, but had no interest in making each other stronger, so that their locals were higher quality, and thus they themselves could grow. All fine and dandy if you have the money to travel around. But nothing kills locals faster.

[@nicksrandomreviews]

This is where fighting games mirror martial arts the most. As a fighter, you want to help your opponents get stronger because that means you get stronger as a result. When everyone helps each other improve, it only helps the competiitive scene grow and flourish.

[@Galaxia_EX]

Well, maybe once Covid is over, you can try to restart them with players who have the right mindset.

[@ultraspinalki11]

@@Galaxia_EX but with the coming of Rollback netcode being embraced, perhaps locals will be a thing of the past.

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@@ultraspinalki11 Last time I checked, my trash talking tech doesn't work on Netplay as well as it does in person.

[@AcroGrade]

@@ultraspinalki11 i hope you're dead wrong. Locals are the reason im still playing fighting games and the people around me have been friendly, encouraging, caring, and we have a tight knit community. If you watch our streams, you can tell everyone knows each other!

[@The4SK02]

This video motivated me to start my own local in Botswana (Africa) Thank you Core A

[@revolverocelots291]

So glad that UNIST is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Amazing video, just earned a new sub.

[@Zurg_]

My first ever smash bros tournament why my TO’s first tournament he ever ran. I was the first one to show up, even before the TO himself was there, and it was amazing to see how quickly that tournament grew. First it had about 19 people each week, now we have 140~ people every tuesday. And 200~ for the monthlies held on the 3rd saturday of each month. We live in Utah so the scene wasn’t too big out here before, but it has been growing. In less than a year, that 19 man local in the basement of a comic book store grew into one of the largest smash bros weeklies in the world with an amazing venue that supports us. We were even able to host a C tier major with about 400~ people from across the country. It just feels so cool to remember that I was the first one there. Because i was brave enough to try a new game and immediately go to a tournament, i was able to help build something much bigger than me

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This video makes my mouth water... fighting games 24/7... that sounds like a fucking dream. An endless supply of opponents to play against without lag.

[@FGCErrorRick]

When talking about community effort, I hope Core-A realizes what all his own effort does for the FGC and people just exploring fighting games. Happy Birthday dude and thank you sincerely for all you do.

[@hirumaryuei]

Why would you wish someone in the FGC a Happy Birthday... it seems like that would be the last thing anyone would want

[@CoralCopperHead]

It's sad how easily people can get duped into thinking groups matter.

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core a gaming, i just wanna say that your videos are honestly the best fgc content on this platform. I actually get more excited about your videos than upcoming movies. You doing a great job, keep it up :)

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Nothing to cry about: *Twitter* Honestly this is just on point.

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Happy Birthday Gerald! I really love the videos you put out!

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Another great quality video from core-a that made me emotional simply because this is such a beautiful thing to experience and be alive for amongst everything else. i really hope Kakuto Chojin/Tao Feng come to FGC's one day

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This channel...hands down, without a shadow of a doubt, produces THE BEST original content with impeccible writing and high-level production value in the FGC. Much much appreciation.

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"nothing to cry about" *SHOWS TWITTER ICON*

[@CrossoverGameReviews]

I did not want to watch this video because I failed to get to EVO this year and didn't want to be reminded of that. But eventually decided to watch it and realized that this is the video I actually need right now. I actually wanted to go to EVO to promote a game I'm creating but an attempted robbery stopped those plans. I felt so bad and so lost that I decided that I needed consultation from a marketer on what I'm suppose to do now. He told me to slow down. I had a fresh new game whose name was not well known and he suggested I instead just aim to promote it online. I thought that was counterproductive because I failed with my past projects to promote it online and thought going to a live event and speaking with the actual intended audience was the best idea. He told me no, I had to get an audience first and foremost online before I attempted events. Despite this advice I was given and even agree with, I still believed going to EVO was a better idea, and then I saw this video and realized that would've been a huge mistake. Now I realize that my game was not ready to be displayed. Had I gone to EVO in the game's current state, it would've bombed. I need more time to flesh it out, get it prepared to a state where it is presentable in both gameplay, graphics, and aesthetic, and get feedback. Now I now why he told me to slow down: I need to establish myself before I go to events, and it's this video that made me realize that. Despite the subject being different, it's the same thing: don't aim for the big stage in a single leap; establish yourself first. I am so glad that I watched this video, and even more glad that you made it. It's just what I need right now in these trying times. Though I am still aiming for EVO2020, I now know what I have work to do before I can even think about presenting it to the public. I'll definitely come back to this video again and again.

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As the Head Organizer of a 150+ player monthly regional.. I didn't know how much I needed to see this... Thank you @Core-A Gaming.. You've really opened up my eyes to something amazing.

[@CoreAGaming]

That's awesome, I'm glad this video helped!

[@MasterChibi]

Is that Melty Blood in the thumbnail? Fun fact, this year's Evo is the second time a French Bread game made it in, out of pure unbridled love for the game and its amazing community (which I honestly didn't think quite mattered in Evo's eyes anymore).

[@MasterChibi]

Yes that's Melty in the bathroom at a tournament with someone playing on a Gamecube controller. Fantastic

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I see Core-A-Gaming video, I click. EZ

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LMAO. The barber is giving someone a fade 3:11 While people in the next room were catching fades.

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Man I love this video

[@IncolasCopperfield]

Loved it! I've been working in esports for 20 years and I've come across very few people who understand what's going on in regards to communities as well as you do. And I'm not even talking about the ability to explain things properly, which is even more rare

[@pochidenki9909]

Joke on you, I have no locals! I'm not crying! *forever alone face*

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This is as important as frame data for comletative players for the gane they live to grow.

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I love what you do here on the channel, it's very enlightening and even welcoming to someone who is interested in becoming a part of the FGC.

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Deeply researched content thanks Gerald 🙂👌👏

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These are some of my MOST highly anticipated vids. Good work again.

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Never clicked on a notification so fast, PLEASE MAKE MORE VIDS !!!!

[@krungite]

Just signed up for my first local tournament after watching this, thanks for the motivation Core-A

[@MrDoom8000]

I met and teamed with JJRockets back in Smash 4. Really cool to hang out with.

[@fulltimeweeb]

I really want to create my own tournament that will turn into a national event! CEO is such an inspiration!

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This is one of your best videos. Thanks to all you in core -A

[@ElricWilliam]

Im a GGxxAC+ player, and what you said true xD

[@ElricWilliam]

Holy Order Sol main xD

[@PomLamb]

I think this video was at a perfect time. I remember when the evo Tournament organizers was asked how Evo became so big. It is just amazing when you hear how some of the biggest tournaments started so small. Went from the garden variety local to a big streamlined event. These success stories are just amazing to hear about.

[@herohunted85]

Honestly, the craziness of anime and comic convention fighting game tournaments was a real fun time in my gaming youth. Also the very early online gaming of Xbox Live with Street Fighter 3, Capcom vs SNK 2, Guilty Geat X2 really was great.

[@Orangeboy1345]

This won't be read but I'm thankful for FGCs and all people who help building the scene

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These videos have better production value than some Netflix shows

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This is definitely one of the best gaming channels in KZbin. I always have a big smile in my face when I see that you've posted a new video.

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C.A.G.... the only place that I would click on a video even if this one had the title of "how to make a salad" and a huge tomato in the thumbnail. Quality stuff right here!

[@aaron-justinanderson]

Is it just me or do the top people of the fighting game tournaments seem super chill like i can see all the ceos from evo, ceo and combobreaker just sitting in a room with boxes full of pizza talking shit and playing fighting games together lol

[@corn5749]

*Anyone here after EVO 2020 was cancelled???*

[@Galaxia_EX]

I know this 6 months old, but man was that a shocker. The whole of allegations completely changed how I saw the smash scene.

[@narutogen13]

Thank you for making this video it helps me understand somewhat how to start a small tournament I live in Minnesota and only places we mostly have tournaments is in Minneapolis I hope to change that and make it so people a little bit more variety in Minnesota

[@novikovPrinciple]

Final song is Snow Sisters, Vatista's theme from Under Night, if you're interested.

[@allaminotsalami5889]

WOOOH A NEW VID also this was the perfect time to upload since i just came from my second local tourney and i felt at home so i guess this really is for rn

[@Zadiekun]

Gerald explaining in good detail the works on hosting a tournament while encouraging the community to work together and gather at local events? Truly a masterpiece.

[@kaoko111]

Top tier content as always. Thanks Gerard.

[@FromanEngineer]

The tekken 4 authentic sky song made this video that much more better

[@AjeetSingh-xq4yb]

This is actually an amazing insight into how tournaments are organised and the development that goes into each level of organisation.

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Such quality content that when it's over your like WAIT WHAT NOOO! My hand is always on the side of my head as i'm hunched over leaning closer and closer to the screen every minute haha. Always interesting topics covered and explained so well, great job as always!

[@yujabes]

Blizzard needs to watch this. They keep throwing money at their artificially generated "eSports" scene.

[@Will-cz9ir]

yujabes idk man OWL is run extremely well and professionally done, with a massive fan base and great prizes, it honestly feels like I’m watching the NBA or NHL of Overwatch

[@stolensentience]

Will nah he’s right OWL is pretty damned lame compared to something like evo and even worse their game can’t decide if it wants to attract casuals or pros and instead gets stale quick for both camps. Although sf5 now has created a similar problem.

[@shanks5655]

it’s ironic that this is uploaded the night before i go to a big local tournament in my area lol, my first tournament at that too

[@Dumgoldfish124_013_101]

>Come back from work >Core-A upload >Drop everything and watch Thanks for the video, completely made my day!

[@2x433]

Seeing people i roomed with at combo breaker randomly pop up in the videos making me feel some type of way i miss it :(

[@bunneza]

Pissed off after playing Onmyoji Arena *A-Core gaming upload* NIIIIICEEEEE !!!!!

[@Andypooh37]

You play that shit?

[@TKanoWrites]

Step by step, Core-A teaches us why fighting games are good and fun, how not to get mad, how to run them AND how to play them. Tell me he ain't reaching out to people's hearts and growing the scene

[@clashwithtips7880]

This is my favourite channel. The quality is always on point and it is always enjoyable as well as informative.

[@lysanderbagnall4756]

Absolutely love the videos!Such amazing quality and helping me get my friends into fighting games.

[@TheKarol096]

Pure fire, as always. Thank you for bringing so much quality in your videos to the community

[@Sleeepy.]

Oh my goodness Gerald! I'm SO LATE I don't know how this never appeared in my sub box at the time, I was at Blackout 3 when you were recording and you told me this video was in the making, I'm so upset that I didn't find it until now! Love your videos man!

[@patricklachance5952]

I feel like 'go to your locals" should be the FGC equivalent of "support your LGS" in card games.

[@WickedKnightAlbel]

Same with "support local bands" for musicians

[@videofudge]

Yeah i play yugioh and the comparison is legit

[@CoralCopperHead]

@@videofudge Konami doesn't deserve your money.

[@mexmenderp]

Another incredible Core-A gaming video

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Nice return. Just hit us wit a vid outta nowhere. Made my late night😂

[@5-4-s7q]

1:55 MANNY CALAVERA SPOTTED THATS HYPE DECORATING

[@goby1764]

Genuinely cried at this video at how beautiful the fgc really is. It's a hell of a thing to experience. Thank you. Fighting games are life

[@MrJellyton]

Holy shit. A new core-a vid.

[@nixonszombie]

Shout out to the Tekken 4 Rooftop song. This is one of the many reasons I fuck with Core-A Gaming.

[@kr1spness]

What I've learned about running events in bars is that you can bring 60 people during off-peak hours, after a while they start getting tired of having people there for 8 hours and not buying drinks and food every other hour. Universities on the other hand usually have free spaces with a bar nearby.

[@nojyeloot]

Gerald, never ever stop making these. Please.

[@ikki_asura]

Love that sfv Balrog theme for an intro hehe. Nice topic btw great vid!

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Thanks for inspiring me with this video Love from Nigeria

[@sergiovinicius2221]

Your channel is Great !

[@chickrepelant]

FUCK YAHHHHH !!! saw you at evo, but was too chicken to say hi. maybe see you at the next major, great video!!

[@treboretnilgam4981]

As a stream monster this video is an absolute joy. Nice work.