iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

TheHadou @thehadou.com · 06/07/2026

The only waste of time was giving headspace to those readings. You’re doing good.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 21/06/2026

This is one of the coolest happenings in my career. Midwest Worldwide all day.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 21/06/2026

Today LEFLAH released a capsule collection they designed and produced that celebrates @combobreaker.org. It represents a decade of convos about fighting games, Chicagoland, and CB's events. The limited run is available in-store and online at LEFLAH.com now!

LEFLAH x COMBO BREAKER shirts in white and black featuring handstyles, fighting characters, and a cityscape.

Close up of the LEFLAH X COMBOBREAKER t-shirt graphic featuring handstyles, fighting game characters, and a cityscape.

LEFLAH X COMBO BREAKER button-down shirt featuring handstyles, cityscapes, and passport details.

LEFLAH x COMBO BREAKER hat in 4 colors. Featuring CB and LF621 handstyles.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 21/06/2026

11 years ago I discovered LEFLAH during my first trip to Tokyo. In the decade since, Yoshimitsu and the shop's crew have become friends that I visit with every time I'm in Japan.

The front of the LEFLAH store in Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 21/06/2026

CB’s not for sale. No monkey paw to curl.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 18/06/2026

The urge to give up will find you from time to time. You must never give it space to take root.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 16/06/2026

The signal vs the noise is less clear lately.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 15/06/2026

Web guy is out this morning so you're gonna have a few more hours than originally promoted, but this is still the last day for CB2026's merch store! Hit up combobreaker.org/shop before we're closed!

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 15/06/2026

Not that finished in time. May be a release at an unknown future date.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 15/06/2026

Wish we weren’t creating a frustration. We’ve been switching up factories trying to get reliable results for the past few years. Size sampling vs production runs have been inconsistent. We’re gonna keep trying til we find stuff that works though. Will take to DMs to continue with that goal.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 14/06/2026

Anecdote: All the controllers thrown over the post being leverless and pads while the faceless new challenger holds an arcade stick kicked off some fun convos with details-focused attendees at the show.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 14/06/2026

Shoefiti, available in blue and black, was inspired by sneakers thrown over light posts, fog doors from Dark Souls, and the Windy City itself. Artwork from @colorreaper.bsky.social showcases dangling Jordans on the front and a stylized cityscape on the back.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 14/06/2026

The Combo Back jersey (and shorts) have stitched appliques on both sides, 2 color stripes, and a Midwest Worldwide label. They're inspired by @ovaltinepapi.blacksky.app asking for them annually, the team at @buttonpoetry.bsky.social getting me to Wolves games, and summer being 80+ degrees.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 13/06/2026

CB's Dreamers design was inspired by games turning into passions, Calvin and Hobbes, and the reality that achieving victory starts with believing it's possible. Art from @colorreaper.bsky.social. Letters from @jonyfraze.bsky.social. Printed in black with silver accent on brown and off-white tees.

Image of the Dreamers tee from CB2026 depicting a kid practicing while envisioning winning on a big stage.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 12/06/2026

The Pugilist design came from chats about old-school tattoos, arcade culture, and CB’s home in Chicagoland with the crew at Port & Starboard Tattoo in St. Paul. Stop by their shop and you might see Jake from Moose Bros. Salon, a barbershop inside Port & STBD, repping CB flannel.

Port and Starboard Tattoo in St. Paul, MN.

A.G. Rowe and Jake Moosbrugger from Port & Starboard Tattoo and Moose Bros. Salon.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 12/06/2026

Pugilist long sleeve Cut-and-sew shirt with full color graphics everywhere. Featuring a dukes up candy cab, a kicked CB seat, references to the CB2026 lineup on both sleeves, and a Peregrine Falcon (Chicago’s official bird) quarter on the hem. Art from @actionhankbeard.bsky.social!

The Pugilist long sleeve shirt from CB2026.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 11/06/2026

Our Tribute to Ron was inspired by Detroit's prolific sign painter Ron Miller (aka Ron Signs). Since 1978 Ron has been hand painting letters, many chromed, on buildings across Michigan. You can see hundreds of his works archived by Andrew Anderson at andrewandersonphoto.com/ron-signs.

Building painted by Ron Miller featuring large lettering detailing everything available in the store.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 11/06/2026

Tribute to Ron long sleeve. Features red-and-blue chrome renditions of CB's logo and large block lettering down the sleeves. Cut-and-sew body with blue and red fabric hem stripes and a Midwest Worldwide jock tag. You can pick it up in white or black versions at combobreaker.org/shop.

Portraits of Saint Cola wearing the Tribute to Ron longsleeve from CB2026.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 11/06/2026

Starting a thread of inspirations behind some of the pieces from CB2026's merch drop.

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Smokage of the Burning Leaf @pattheflip.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

"Q&A with Shinobi: Long Live the Night" With the end of Climax of Night and the beginning of Eclipse, I knew I had to catch up with Shinobi about how he got here and where he's going next. (Shinobi photo by @goonpnw.bsky.social, Blackout by @koh.money.) www.patreon.com/posts/160461...

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 08/06/2026

Wolves gotta do something about that Sezzle patch. Looks bad on every jersey.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 07/06/2026

Embrace the grind that compels you.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 02/06/2026

I can't wait to play this game. These characters look incredible.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 31/05/2026

“The roots remember even when the trees pretend.” - Hov

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 28/05/2026

It is indeed a shoreline.

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · 25/05/2026

Until we all come up. #CB2026

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 20/05/2026

This knowledge hurts me.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 19/05/2026

Some of the merch has arrived. Not all of the merch has arrived. In need of good vibes and a reasonably sized miracle.

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · 19/05/2026

The CB2026 Program Guide is live! - Tournament pools - Event & broadcast schedule - Venue maps - Exhibitors & vendors - Artist Alley artisans - Cosplay Contest details - Indie Dev Gallery - Auction tournaments - Special events - & more! combobreaker.org/cb2026-program-guide

combobreaker.org

CB2026 Program Guide - COMBO BREAKER

CB2026 POOLS, EVENT SCHEDULE, ACTIVITIES, AND MORE! Looking for all the information you need to make the most of CB2026 weekend? We’ve got you. Find links to the tournament pools, details on free Chip...

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · 17/05/2026

The final schedule for the ALL IN TOGETHER: Community Tourneys at CB2026 is live! Read more about the program at combobreaker.org/ait2026. Registration for AIT2026 closes May 19 at 11:59 PM CDT. Register today at start.gg/ait2026!

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · 15/05/2026

Draft pools for CB2026 are live on start.gg/cb2026! Please send all feedback regarding draft pools to the bracket team through this form: forms.gle/Ai75vD2ioKy59UH16. The feedback form will be open until Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM CDT. Good luck next week!

start.gg

COMBO BREAKER 2026

The best place for COMBO BREAKER 2026 brackets, streams, standings and schedules all in one place!

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · 14/05/2026

The CB2026 schedule is now live! Discover the competition and stream schedule for our main lineup tournaments today. Pools will release tomorrow. Still looking to attend the event? Spectator badges are still available online at combobreaker.org and on-site at the registration desk!

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 13/05/2026

Your purpose doesn’t need to be grandiose, it simply needs to be motivating.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 07/05/2026

A few spots opened today if you were looking for a Friday or Saturday night room in CB2026's on-site hotel.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 07/05/2026

Over 100 players showing up to play Killer Instinct with me again is a blessing. Much love.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 07/05/2026

2019 feels like it happened generations ago.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 04/05/2026

Sometimes your best efforts won’t be enough. So get back into training mode until they are.

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · 01/05/2026

Competitor Registration for CB2026 closes tonight at 11:59 PM CDT! Register now at start.gg/cb2026!

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 01/05/2026

Wolves win and the air conditioning in Tokyo Big Sight is working. Blessed day.

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · 28/04/2026

Late Reg is ending soon!

Heads Up: Late Reg at CB2026 ends on May 1, 2026! Register today at combobreaker.org.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 26/04/2026

CB2026 competitor reg closes May 1 at 11:59pm CDT. Less than 6 days remaining.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 26/04/2026

Heart wrenching injury on multiple levels.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 26/04/2026

I’ma have to watch the Wolves claim Game 5 from Tokyo, but after the tenacity shown tonight I’m beyond excited to do so.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 25/04/2026

Today's dream: Third Strike's resurgence driving an arcade perfect port or other mass-setup friendly equipment option.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 19/04/2026

Only thing undefeated is time.

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TheHadou @thehadou.com · 18/04/2026

Climax of Night's epilogue at CB2026 having the per game reg response needed to be worthy of the name is a satisfying relief. Thank you everyone for helping us celebrate Shinobi and co's achievement en masse.

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