Author Archives: alexwu2021

Throughout this course, we got to do a lot of fun things under the guise of a real blog. I honestly didn’t expect I would get to write and talk about video games for a college class, but hey, here we are! Overall, I felt like this course was really fun to participate in, evenContinue reading “What I learned in Strategic Presentation Is…”

Now, before you read, I need you to listen to something for me. Now that you’re listening, let’s get into Fighting Game Memes! When learning fighting games for the first time, many players go straight to training mode to practice “optimal combos”, and yet they learn nothing about the interactions before they get a hit.Continue reading “The World of Fighting Game Memes”

In this podcast, my fighting game friend “Action John” and I chat about what a fighting game is, why two people of different backgrounds can find them enjoyable, and why people should play them. You can listen to it below! Action John can be found at https://www.twitter.com/ActionJohn_ Extra Life’s organization website can be found atContinue reading “Why Should You Play Fighting Games?”

Sometimes, you want to log your progress as you play a fighting game. But how should you go around doing so? The easiest way is to start a livestream; you get to play your game, showcase your skill to the world, and interact with viewers all at the same time! In the video below, IContinue reading “How to Stream with OBS Studio: A Beginner’s Guide [Video]”

So you wanna start playing a fighting game. Perhaps you’re excited to enter EVO2020 and wreck some n00bs with your favorite character. But first, how the heck are you gonna play the game? Let’s cut to brass tacks: what controller should you use? You have quite a few options, but let’s cut it down toContinue reading “What controller should you use?”

Watch EVO 2020 – Games Reveal Show from Evo on http://www.twitch.tv Some exciting news for EVO2020 has released, sharing the nine games that will be played on the main stage. There are some recurring games, as well as a few new ones as well! Super Smash Bros., Tekken 7, Street Fighter V, Dragon Ball FighterZ,Continue reading “EVO2020 Game Lineup Revealed!”

Welcome to Alex’s Competitive Game Corner! Here, you’ll find all of the work I complete for Strategic Presentation Methods in Social Media. The goal is to improve my skills in making different types of media, such as videos or graphics, in relation to competitive and casual gaming and Esports. I’ll also talk about game design,Continue reading “Step into the ring!”