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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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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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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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 · 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Fun lineup of games at the Pittsburgh FGC bi-weekly yesterday.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Pittsburgh FGC Bi-weekly tournament #16 will take place TODAY, November 15th 2025, at Sanctum Esports Cafe (1113 E Carson St, 3rd floor). Doors open & casuals start at 3pm Samsho 5 Perfect at 3:30pm GG Strive at 4:30pm Virtua Fighter 5 REVO at 5:30pm Street Fighter 6 at 7pm

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Was watching the newest AVGN video and was completely caught off guard by him mentioning "Jackie Chan: Fists of Fire" as one of the few good FMV games in it. As the person who first applied to TO it at a major fighting game tournament, crazy to see how its notoriety has grown.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Haven't been playing fighting games online much recently (just some occasional VF5), but I still like to do the obscure FG thing at Pittsburgh FGC locals from time to time. Cool games we have played recently: - Wild Disorder - Secret Meeting 2 - Kizuna Encounter 4 player mode

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Important PSA for Virtua Fighter 5 REVO World Stage players: Crossplay for netplay is not enabled by default! It needs to be turned on in the GAME SETTINGS menu! Turn this on if you want to play against players using different consoles online. Not sure why it's off by default.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Been playing & enjoying Absolum, a recently released roguelite beat em up. Combat feels great, simple to pick up but has lots of intricacies. Has good rollback netcode with adjustable delay. Here is a crazy sequence where my online co-op partner and I landed 500+ hit combos.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

The Skeletons are Fighting (Steam Next Fest demo October 2025): Albert EX dash loop combo in the corner.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

The Skeletons are Fighting (Steam Next Fest demo October 2025): Yor 50% combo using full meter. This game seems to scale longer combos with lots of L attacks very hard, so it seems better to go for shorter combos with more M and H attacks in order to get big damage.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

I will be at the Pittsburgh Gaming Expo this weekend helping run fighting game tournaments with some Pittsburgh FGC people. If you are coming to the event stop by the tournament area and say hi. Pittsburgh Pro Series finale will take place on Saturday, see who will take home the 5000$ prize.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Beat the Bilewater boss in Silksong

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

- Got into Hollow Knight last week, beat it and loved it. - Started playing Silksong this week, also loving it - 2XKO beta dropped, having fun with that - VF5 REVO beta with console crossplay started - new Nightreign mode dropped Hot damn I have been GAMING

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Pittsburgh FGC Bi-weekly tournament #12 will take place TODAY, September 6th 2025, at Sanctum Esports Cafe (1113 E Carson St, 3rd floor) Doors open & casuals start at 3pm World Heroes 2 at 3:30pm GG Strive at 4:30pm Virtua Fighter 5 at 5:30pm Street Fighter 6 (Pro Series) at 7pm

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Lion has a goofy voice but he is one deadly MFer

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Pittsburgh FGC Bi-weekly tournament #11 will take place TODAY, August 23rd 2025, at Sanctum Esports Cafe (1113 E Carson St, 3rd floor). Doors open & casuals start at 3pm BBTAG at 3:30pm Guilty Gear Strive at 4:30pm Soul Calibur 6 at 5:30pm Street Fighter 6 (Pro Series) at 7pm

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Weird obscure fighting game experience of the week: Someone brought an N64 setup with Beast Wars: Transmetal and Dark Rift to Pittsburgh FGC locals.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Crossups in Virtua Fighter are always strange and funny looking.

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Pittsburgh FGC Bi-weekly tournament #10 will take place TODAY, August 9th 2025, at Sanctum Esports Cafe (1113 E Carson St, 3rd floor). Doors open & casuals start at 3pm SF2 ST at 3:30pm Guilty Gear Strive at 4:30pm Tekken 8 at 5:30pm Street Fighter 6 (Pro Series) at 7pm

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Pittsburgh FGC Bi-weekly tournament #9 will take place TODAY, July 26th 2025, at Sanctum Esports Cafe (1113 E Carson St, 3rd floor). Doors open & casuals start at 3pm Tekken 7 at 3:30pm Guilty Gear Strive at 4:30pm Tekken 8 at 5:30pm Street Fighter 6 at 7pm

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RIZE | GriffyBones @griffybones.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Nightreign cinema. Rest in piss Everdark Gaping Jaw, you will not be missed.

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