In your previous article, Jonathan, you asked a question that many online fighting game gurus have wondered for years: “Why AREN’T Fighting… — In your previous article, Jonathan, you asked a question that many online fighting game gurus have wondered for years: “Why AREN’T Fighting Games Popular?” I must admit that I spent much of my time at work, at the dinner table, and in my bed pondering the answer to this question…

Fighting games are freaking awesome. — Fighting games are freaking awesome. I love fighting games with all my heart. Whether I’m playing them or watching them, fighting games are the coolest thing ever. From the sick-ass characters to the awesome combos, fighting games are so unbelievably cool. Blake, the other week you eloquently talked about why…

Being the massive sports fanatic you are, Jonathan, you know that the Super Bowl is one of the biggest media events in the U.S and quite… — Being the massive sports fanatic you are, Jonathan, you know that the Super Bowl is one of the biggest media events in the U.S and quite possibly the world. On February 2, 2020, Super Bowl LIV (54 for those who don’t feel like trying to remember their Roman numerals) premiered…

“If you’re thirsty and there is a glass of water right in front of you, you should drink it to solve your problem. If your house plant… — “If you’re thirsty and there is a glass of water right in front of you, you should drink it to solve your problem. If your house plant needs watering and there is a glass of water right in front of you, you should pour the water in the pot and…

Hey, Jonathan here. Now hear me out. Click-bait title aside, I want to make something incredibly clear, this is NOT me saying that rollback… — Hey, Jonathan here. Now hear me out. Click-bait title aside, I want to make something incredibly clear, this is NOT me saying that rollback doesn’t matter at all. Like everyone else, I want rollback net code in every fighting game so we can all have the best online experience possible…

Blake: Hi! My name is Blake Zamora — Blake: Hi! My name is Blake Zamora Jonathan: Hello! I’m Jonathan Padilla. Blake: And we would like to introduce you to our new project: Letters from the Arcade. Jonathan: For years, my friend Blake and I have grown increasingly invested in fighting games. From playing the newest anime fighter like…

“A garden requires patient labor and attention. Plants do not grow merely to satisfy ambitions or to fulfill good intentions. They thrive… — “A garden requires patient labor and attention. Plants do not grow merely to satisfy ambitions or to fulfill good intentions. They thrive because someone expended effort on them.” Liberty Hyde Bailey Earlier this year, my family took a trip to Roger’s Gardens down in Huntington Beach. It’s one of my…

“I just allow myself to feel accomplished after writing one paragraph. Like after one really solid paragraph, I call it a day and leave… — “I just allow myself to feel accomplished after writing one paragraph. Like after one really solid paragraph, I call it a day and leave the story alone. Because of that, I want to go back and do more.” -Colton Park My friend Colton shared this with me when I expressed…

Someone told me once that no matter how old you get, you never stop learning about yourself. For the longest time, I didn’t believe this… — Someone told me once that no matter how old you get, you never stop learning about yourself. For the longest time, I didn’t believe this or fully understand it, at least, not entirely. I always understood that phrase as “you never stop learning as you grow up.” While that saying…