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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 5h

The spirit of Kusoge sent me a cursed Steam message reminding me of my lethargic sins.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Finally, I can play Broly, Buggy, and Chopper all on one team in one fighting game.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Me getting annoyed that all the new Duskblood footage dropping today looks cool but I don't have/want a Switch 2, then remembering the network test footage will be a shitshow because of all the nintendo players with terrible network connections who will play on wi-fi.

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PolarBair 🔜 SQXL @polarbair.neocities.org · 11/08/2026

Today's Schedule (EDT) 4PM: Marvel vs Capcom 2 (Ratio) by Jin__San Stream: twitch.tv/joepreal 6PM: Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2 by Morrigan Stream: twitch.tv/minatums 🗣‼️commentary by @tietuesday.bsky.social and @ryyudo.bsky.social 8PM: Ehrgeiz - God Bless The Ring by me Stream: twitch.tv/polar_bair_8

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Community focused Fighting Game Enthusiast who streams to get those Good Sets in. Will play until we're figuratively bloody in the Face. Come Through! Click that Follow button and We'll get you where ...

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Tokon Spider-man is probably the funniest and most obnoxious character I have ever played in a tag fighter.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

The clapping robot at Tekko has become deified and is now accepting offerings.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

"Marvel Tokon is unintuative because you can't call assists while doing normals/specials usually, so you need to time it really precisely or use meter" You know what other arcsys game is like that?!??? Once again the true FG kuso lords are always prepared.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Was in Philadelphia this past weekend for a friend's bachelor party. Naturally, we had to have a Ben Franklin outing while we were there.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

>Find an extremely easy & powerful corner infinite combo >Get a bit worried that it might make the character too good >Find a hard counter because one character's crouching hurtbox is so small it invalidates half his attacks. Kusoge problems require kusoge solutions.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Kit has got such a small gremlin hurtbo that even some overheads don't hit him crouching from certain ranges lol.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Rakuga Kids (N64): Darkness stun combos. In a shocking turn of events, the unlockable boss character of this 90's fighting game might not be balanced for competitive play.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Now that all Nintendo 64 games support rollback netcode, I have one very important question to ask: Bowling, anyone?

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Jacky's 3PPP+K (hold) doesn't give a stagger on guard break anymore, but you can get 5PK into plus frames or funny throw setups. Or both.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Me when I was new to the Taka matchup: "WTF this character is so annoying and none of my juggle combos work!" Me with more experience in the Taka matchup: "Haha yeah, keep punching him in the face, yeah lol"

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PolarBair 🔜 SQXL @polarbair.neocities.org · 05/04/2026

You should play the Hiryu no Ken games. Are they good? Hell no.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Hired two full-time security guards to protect my fighting game medal collection.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

I feel for the members of the VF community who are upset about the ECD nerf in VF5. I respect how it was used at the highest levels, but I can live with/without it. I played a lot of VF3/VF4 when those were the only VF games with rollback, which have very different 3D movement.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

>VF5 patch notes drop Me: Jacky got off real easy last patch, lets see how badly he was nerfed in this one. Patch notes: "We are focusing on removing/reworking staggers and guard breaks (two mechanics Jacky doesn't heavily rely on). Jacky gets a few slaps on the wrist" Me:

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PolarBair 🔜 SQXL @polarbair.neocities.org · 04/03/2026

I've been almost exclusively posting custom combos but it's nice when you find a meterless juggle that does like 70%

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

God bless fighting games made for the Nintendo 64

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Virtua Fighter 5 REVO is in open beta, I am using my privilege as a PC player (Changing your Steam name changes your VF5 display name) to help inform new players about how to improve their netplay experience.

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MrMKL is Melting 🫠 @mrmkl.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

In the kitchen... cookin up some sauce. 👨‍🍳 @cookingfist.bsky.social is tatsy.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

This post blew up on modern twitter and attracted a bunch of Christian chuds seething about this abandoned church being repurposed into an arcade because a Christian Vtuber made a post about it. Internet never ceases to be wild lmaooo.

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Skeletal Minion @skeletalminion.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Coolest arcade location I've ever seen

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PolarBair 🔜 SQXL @polarbair.neocities.org · 01/02/2026

Suiko Enbu: Fuunsaiki will be happening today at Frosty Faustings! Visit us in the Lilac ballroom! I'm going to get set up in a bit. Bracket starts at 5PM start.gg/suikoenbu-ff26

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The best place for After Hours at Frosty Faustings XVIII: Suiko Enbu: Fuunsaiki brackets, streams, standings and schedules all in one place!

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Something about putting a Pit Fighter cab in a space that used to be a church feels sacrilegious.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

What THE FUCK is up with the button layout on this Tekken Tag Tournament cabinet lol

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

I am at the grand opening of the "Church Arcade" here in the Pittsburgh area. A really cool new arcade located in an old repurpased church. Vibes are immaculate and the game selection is great. All American cabs, but a good variety of classics, shooters, fighters, driving, and pinball games.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Even after not playing this game for about a year I was still able to perfect dodge 5 invincible guard break supers from Godku because I hate him and his red hair so much. Man I love this silly game, still my favorite anime fighter after all these years lol.

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SkreamnRedSkull @skreamnredskull.rize.pro · 22/01/2026

Sign up for Virtua Fighter 5: R.E.V.O., hosted on my channel, and support #ACTVIII! Sign-ups here: challonge.com/ACTVIIIVFREV... Donate: matcherino.com/tournaments/180123/overview All proceeds benefit Waves Ahead Puerto Rico!

The official poster of Day 4 of Alexalchemy's Charity Thing VIII that features the following games:
- Cyberbots
- Ehrgeiz: God Bless The Ring
- Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
- Merfight
- Sonic Adventure 2 Battle
- Guilty Gear XX Accent Core +R
- Vampire Hunter
- The King of Fighters XI

The art for Day 4 is Oswald from The King of Fighters XI and is made by Alexalchemy

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MrMKL is Melting 🫠 @mrmkl.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

🕹Niche Fighter Monday🕹 We enter the Outer Dimension this week! @kumata713.bsky.social has added some new characters that we need to check out. See y'all at 2pm ET! www.twitch.tv/mistermkl www.youtube.com/@MrMKL

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Getting ready to watch the Elden Ring: Nightreign speed run on the last day of AGDQ 2026. NR was one of my favorite games of 2025, along with Hades II and Silksong, which are being run right after. Exciting block, great way to cap things off.

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🎃𝕄𝔸𝔻 𝔻𝕠𝕔𝕥𝕠𝕣 𝔹𝕦𝕥𝕝𝕖𝕣 ➡️⬇️↘️➕🦇 @doctorbutler.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Once thought to be Lost-Media, Blader Crisis is a 2DFM game by Team FK, who would go on to make Fighters Kyodotai - and eventually Chaos Code, under the moniker FK Digital! This forward-thinking title features an ABCS button-layout, with Personal Actions that vary from character to character!!

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

What do you MEAN someone put a "Toki Denshou Angel Eyes" board in one of the cabinets at AGDQ 2026?!?

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Me at the end of Act 1 of Expedition 33: "Wow this game is fun and the story is getting really interesting. I can't wait to find out more about this world!" Me at the end of Act 2:

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waddledee_legends @waddledeelegends.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

If you plan to be at Frosty on Thursday, consider signing up for Slap Happy Rhythm Busters, we have: * Crazy movement * A diverse roster of crazy busted (pun) characters * A meta game that's still being figured out Vortex Gallery signups close the 25th so don't wait too long :)

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Why is there an Evil Zone tournament at GDQ on Wednesday lol. Anyone got the Evil Zone tech to help me learn the game in 2 days? I think I tried it once awhile ago, it seemed like it was a proximity attack based fighter (like Psychic Force), so im not expecting much tech/combos

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

At GDQ. Chilling in the arcade till everything starts.

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PolarBair 🔜 SQXL @polarbair.neocities.org · 03/01/2026

I decided to go live earlier with casuals at 2PM EST/8PM CEST🧪🕹️ There are a few games I'm looking to revisit or really test out with people on stream, but I'm open to playing pretty much anything Come check it out at Stream: twitch.tv/thecommunitylab Discord: discord.gg/SwHeevbYyn

The Community Lab
Open Casuals — Saturday, January 3 at 2PM EST - 8PM CEST
Join us for new events and tournaments!
discord.gg/SwHeevbYyn twitch.tv/thecommunitylab

DESTREGA: An ambitious top-down arena fighter where you charge up different types of magic attacks.
BLOODY ROAR 2: An action-packed 3D fighter that lets you unleash your inner beast and do combos with the press of a button.

These aren’t even close to all the games we play live on stream every Saturday. Get set up with Fightcade, Arkadyzja, bsnes, and even more!

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

I will be at AGDQ this upcoming week, if you are going there and see me say hi! GDQ has happened in Pittsburgh the past few years but I wasn't able to go for various reasons. Now I got my tickets ready and everything lined up to go. I will just be spectating l, chatting and playing games casually.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

I am currently not planning on traveling to any major fighting game tournaments in 2026. I will not be at Frosty Faustings this month. Taking time off from playing/TOing FG's to focus on my health and other aspects of life. Thank you for understanding, see you in 2027.

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PolarBair 🔜 SQXL @polarbair.neocities.org · 23/12/2025

I wrote up a post on this new event that I seriously hope people will join in - not right now though, holidays and all. See you in January for Fighting Layer: polarbair.neocities.org/posts/articl...

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PolarBair's Den

The Community Lab's newest event — Bring Your A+ Game!

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PolarBair 🔜 SQXL @polarbair.neocities.org · 14/12/2025

goodnight

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Good turnout for the Pittsburgh FGC Xmas party. Multiple brackets are being run at our Xmas edition of our bi-weekly tournament, but it started off with a Santa only Fight of Gods bracket.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

What if you wanted to press buttons at round start but Jacky said: eye poke :)

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