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Arcade Infinity - End of an Era

2011-02-27T02:13:00.001-08:00

I have just returned from Arcade Infinity from Hacienda Heights, it was the end of an era there since they are closing down permanently on February 26th because a licensing issue that would have taken 8 months to receive approval or rejection. Which I believed they didn't want that 8 month hiatus. I'm not sure if closing 8 months would be a good business decision just receive an approval, but in my opinion, waiting 8 months might have been good for them, but that's just my opinion. Nonetheless, it's the end of an era,

This could mean other long running arcades are in danger. Or maybe the general profile for a Southern Californian gamer really is lazy when it comes to supporting something so special.

Whatever it means, one thing is for certain: it was an amazing run. Whenever someone would talk about the death of arcades, I'd always think about Arcade Infinity personally. Regardless of the support it received, the service it gave, and the acclaim it earned, Arcade Infinity will always be one of my fondest memories.

Regardless of whether or not arcades are still relevant in an age of online gaming and instant connection, the arcade is like a grandfather to consoles much like the much beloved Atari 2600 or the NES. Is it really the fault of the local community for letting such an iconic place disappear? After all, no matter how good business could be, news has mentioned that the rent for the area has increased and there's been a history of problems with the city.

I personally think a reaction like the one from above is just the voice of a particularly bitter purist. One who blames the new and refuses change. Blaming Street Fighter IV on the console seems a bit much. After all, Street Fighter Iv coming to the console was single-handedly responsible for breeding new interest in the long stagnant fighting game genre. The argument seems a bit shortsighted in taking into account how important progress to the video game industry really is.

How do you feel about this news? And where do you stand on this issue of supporting a long extinct breed of gaming?

RIP Arcade Infinity (2000-2011)

KOF Battle Intro and Omega Rugal Ending - Requirements

2010-08-03T01:49:00.000-07:00

aznpikachu215 (Me) playing Melty Blood Act Cadenza - Arcueid

2008-08-15T18:18:00.003-07:00

This is me playing Melty Blood Act Cadenza (Part 1 of 3) on PC using Arcueid Brunestud.

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To be honest, I've rarely touched this game, played it 5 times at Anime Expo 2008, so I know I'm really crappy at this time, so if anybody gives me crap, I will remove your comment and delete it.

You have been warned...

Enjoy the video! Reviews of the video are fine with me, advice for my gameplay would be good as well. =D

aznpikachu215 (Me) playing Melty Blood Act Cadenza - Arcueid

2008-08-15T18:18:00.001-07:00

This is me playing Melty Blood Act Cadenza, I'm really bad at it, so yeah, view it and tell how I can improve in the future. ^_^

SvC Chaos: All Kim's Pre-Battle Dialogue

2008-07-23T16:27:00.001-07:00

This video shows all the pre-battle dialouge between Kim Kaphwan and every SNK Vs Capcom character.

====================================== *Dialogue with Orochi Iori/Violent Ken is supposed to take place in Blockade Space

*Dialogue with Shin Akuma/Serious Mr. Karate is supposed to take place in Guardian Dogs Temple

*Dialogue with Athena is supposed to take place in Heaven

*Dialogue with Red Areeemer is supposed to take place in Hell

New Intro for "The Afterlife of M.U.G.E.N."

2008-07-21T09:48:00.001-07:00

This new intro will be for the next "Afterlife of M.U.G.E.N." (Please view this in High Quality)

Credits to: DemonicKirishima for helping me making this awesome intro! ^_^

Link: http://in.youtube.com/user/DemonicKir...

Also credits to:
Capcom, SNK, MUGEN, Electbyte, and all the creators of characters, stages, etc.

Enjoy!

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Here are the current casts of "The Afterlife of M.U.G.E.N.:

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aznpikachu215 - Kusanagi
Firelink - Iori
EnigmaticPhilosophy - Yuki
core10120003 - Terry (CvS)
lilAzNAJ13 - Kyo (Beppu, 99)
ExeErdna - Yamazaki
hadoukenfighter - Ken
HyperSonic200 - Strider Hiryu
MisakiAnzu - Sakura
volcanicmax007 - Gouken
ReturnFromTheGrave - Kyo XI
Darkvalentine1984 - Kyo 99(EX) by MastChen
Royairetam - Guy(P.O.T.S.)
Ampchu - Haruhi
Meltykill00 - Yasanagi
JoshAkuma - K'
Jdawg2o4 - Dan
Jahmood - Iori

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This video relates to the actual YouTube users (sort of) since it relates to their actual personality.

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High quality available here:
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=BfhKJwd...

Mortal Kombat Riot

2008-07-14T14:17:00.001-07:00

A flash presentation by vampires-love

Credits to: vampires-love, MK, everybody.

Note: I did not make this, I only uploaded this.

vampires's newground link:
http://vampires-love.newgrounds.com/

Mortal Kombat Riot

2008-07-14T14:16:00.001-07:00

A flash presentation by vampires-love

Credits to: vampires-love, MK, everybody.

Note: I did not make this, I only uploaded this.

vampires's newground link:
http://vampires-love.newgrounds.com/

First Blog

2008-05-19T19:47:00.000-07:00

So yeah...I created my first blog, so yay...? =P
Anyway, I might be posting stuff here from now on just in case.