PowerUp Podcast: Midwest FGC and Beyond

Osirun · January 6, 2012, 10:07pm

PowerUp Podcast Episode #73 is here!

Twintail Fox (Marc Larson) is back after another year of growth and change for the Northern Michigan fighting game community. Last time Marc was on the show he spoke to me about Northern Fights 2011, and I am glad to say that this year he is talking with me about Northern Fights 2012. From what I see I believe Marc is making the right moves to improve not only his tournament series but the Northern Michigan scene as a whole. This is another great example of what good someone can do when they answer the call to establish a local community.

Osirun · January 13, 2012, 10:03am

PowerUp Podcast Episode #74 is here!

TFA is back! Well, sort of. It just so happens that not only is AaronS a member of The Fighter’s Alliance but also a prominent member of the Michigan community itself. I wanted to get an update about the Michigan Ranbat series and Michigan Masters tournament series and knew that AaronS would be the man to give me the inside scoop.

Mit · January 17, 2012, 1:24am

Hey, just popping in to say that I’m Aaron Rickle (my tag now is actually addMitt, heh). I’ve been holding the Michigan streams at http://www.twitch.tv/addmitt

Just streamed our ranbats a couple of days ago and it went pretty well TFA|RZR WeaponsLeft took the win in AE over BananaKen and Alucard, it was pretty hype.

I’m also on Twitter, tweeting whenever I put up new streams or any Michigan news in general, @addMitt

Osirun · January 17, 2012, 2:49am

@Aaron: Nice to see you posting in here after the Michigan podcast with AaronS! Keep on going strong.

Osirun · January 20, 2012, 1:45am

[SIZE=4]SOPA and PIPA – Stay Informed and Make a Choice[/SIZE]
The worldwide internet strike against SOPA and PIPA has come to a close, but it is important not to let the cause of striking down this legislation fade away. PowerUp did not participate in the Internet blackout of January 18th, but more for lack of time invested than lack of interest. Now I have the time to modify the website and in doing so I have rerouted the main banner image link toGoogle’s information page about the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) bills that are currently under debate in the U.S. Congress.

Obviously myself, Nathan Shields, and the website that I run, PowerUp, are opposed to SOPA and PIPA. However, I will never be bold enough to tell others what to do without first making sure they are informed about a situation or policy. So my message is not to take a stand, not immediately. My message to everyone is to become informed, and then make a choice about the best course of action to take.

For information about the January 18th Internet blackout, please go to: http://sopastrike.com/

It was a very impressive endeavor that should not be forgotten.

just_hadoken · February 1, 2012, 4:25am

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/pwn-thugs-n-harmony … Looking for local midwest players repost the link were streaming on xbox live feb4th 6 to 9 repost the link come and chat or play

Crimson · February 1, 2012, 4:49am

Don’t use ustream. Use Justin/Twitch.tv, more people will watch and interact.

barzaad9564 · February 3, 2012, 2:28am

for the MW to see… NapTown Clutch 2 is on the 25th and 26th of this month… i’ve done a piss-poor job of spamming the threads but… BAM! : [Feb 25, 2012] Naptown Clutch II: Broken Threshold (Indianapolis, Indiana)

we’ve got, food and sponsors, sweet tournament prizes, and a STREEEEEEAM! (i have to sing it everytime i say it)… come and compete if you can make, and be on the lookout for the PowerUp podcast on the subject

Osirun · February 5, 2012, 2:57am

PowerUp Podcast Episode #75 is here!

G / Barzaad / Call him what you want is back on the PowerUp Podcast to talk with me about Naptown Clutch II: Broken Threshold coming to the hopefully still intact city of Indianapolis (post SuperBowl) this February 25-26. NTC2 will be hosted at the Tilt Arcade Studios and is the Indy community’s first two-day event. Even Tilt Assistant Manager Mike Valenti is in on the podcast to talk with me about why the event is going to be awesome.
[LIST]
[]Get to know Mike and Tilt Studios!
[]MK9 Tag Event?!
[]Learn all about NTC2
[]SSFIV Sudden Death
[]Debut of the Arcade Legacy traveling stream service
[]Learn about the Indianapolis scene
[/LIST]
Naptown Clutch II on SRK
Tilt / Tilt Indy on Facebook
The Arsenal
Modjunkiez
DownTown Comics / DownTown Comics on FB
Independent Video Game Developers Association – Indy Chapter

Crimson · February 5, 2012, 2:59am

Will listen later. Also Osirun, I will talk to you later man.

Osirun · February 5, 2012, 3:12am

Sounds good, Crimson. Thanks!

BlackBeltStatus · February 24, 2012, 9:23am

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When: March 10th

Where: MegaPlay Family Entertainment Center

Venue fee: $10, all spectators AND players. Wristbands will be issued. No wristband, no entry.
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Schedule:

11 am - Signups start for all games, casuals

1 pm - Signups end. Soul Caliber 5 tourney starts on PS3’s. Street Fighter x Tekken singles start on 360’s, cut to top 8.

When stations free up - King of Fighters starts on PS3’s. Street Fighter IV starts on 360’s, cut to top 8.

When stations free up - Tekken 6 starts on PS3’s. Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 starts on 360’s, cut to top 8.

As soon as PS3 tourneys are done and all cuts to top 4/8 are made - SF x T top 8 starts, followed by Street Fighter 4 top 8 and finally UMvC top 8.

After finals - SFxT doubles tourney. 5v5 challange matches follow.

Games and Rules: All tourneys are double elimination

Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3:

-Entry: $15