BallSac Classic is happening. I repeat: BallSac Classic is happening. This is not a drill.

BOLD PREDICTION: Koei Tecmo is going to tell those who don't like DOA's "Core Values" that the new DOA will not be a tiddy fighter, while also telling those who like DOA's "Core Values" that the new DOA will still have lots of tiddy. SOURCE: DOA4, DOA5, DOA6

There's something deeply funny about building up a new All Star format around (inter)national pride, then swapping a player from being part of the US team to being part of the non-US team.

"But the video game industry’s premiere horse game consultant [...]" THERE'S MORE THAN ONE?

We're headed home. Not a fun night but one we got through.

Guess who is spending the night with their kid in the ER.

I would like to announce that I will host an alternative concert running opposite the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show. The concert will consist of me hitting the shuffle button on a YouTube playlist of songs from the Katamari Damacy series.

Stream schedule for TEKKEN World Tour 2025 Global Finals #TEKKEN LCQ Brackets: start.gg/tournament/t... info: tekkenworldtour.com Special thanks to @acekingoffsuit.bsky.social ffsuit

Stream schedule for Frosty Faustings XVIII 2026 #FFXVIII2026 Brackets: start.gg/tournament/f... info: frostyfaustings.com & @frostyfaustings.bsky.social Special thanks to @acekingoffsuit.bsky.social ekingoffsuit

Actually, there are Two Pieces.

People who watch a lot of gay porn possess elite ball knowledge.

You ever watch one of those family sports movies and they have an unrealistic moment at the end of the movie that shows you just how amazing the protagonist is?

We probably should have chosen a better name for the rewards our son gets for a successful bathroom trip than "potty treats," but that's what we picked and we're in too deep to change course now.

I talk about dumb unimportant shit on here because it's my way of trying to keep my head above water. The more difficult things are in my life, the sillier I become outwardly. Considering the park my toddler sons play at was an ICE hangout the other day, expect my most irrelevant output yet.

Slightly diminish a game We Really Like Katamari

I hope everyone has someone who shows up for you as enthusiastically as the FGC shows up for the Combo Breaker hotel reservation drop.

The Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel has sold out. All other hotels for CB2026 currently have rooms.

Same

Apparently I was off by 2 minutes.

Live from the Midwest! Join us for CB2026 on May 22-24 at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Illinois! Visit combobreaker.org for more info. Visit start.gg/cb2026 to register. youtu.be/4LxvsjJ-qJs?...

i actually don't have a lot of trouble believing that god returned for his flock and the refs were the only ones to be raptured

In related news, the main Combo Breaker hotel is expected to be sold out on Dec. 30 at 12:09pm CST

Et tu, 956? Et tu?

I'm hosting my own Game Awards tonight. All games that I've played with my kids this year are eligible. The nominees are: *Hide and Seek *Peekaboo *Put The Toys Away *Will He Eat His Lunch? *Freeze Dance Game *Cuddle Contest (but really I'm just trying to get him to nap) *We Love Katamari Reroll

VSav players right now

Last minute Evo prediction: * Street Fighter EX * Tekken Tag Tournament 1 * Guilty Gear XX * Mortal Kombat 2 * Injustice: Gods Among Us * Shrek Super Slam * ECW Anarchy Rulz * Hot Shots Golf 3 * Super Flash Bros. * Real Steel

AceJack has decided that he's gonna do an impression of the Disturbed "OOOH-WA-AH-AH-AH" today. All day.

You ever see something that feels like was made for an audience of you and you alone? youtu.be/-kKK9urr0Ko?...

Actually, you CAN escape from crossing fate.

The day that my sons stop thinking that taking off their clothes is peak entertainment will be a day of celebration.

DBFZ

WE TAKE THOSE

Charging anything is a bad decision in my book, but charging as much as they are is insane. $40 USD for both events is a big ask. That's 5 months of Netflix. Do they really think getting to watch Capcom Cup a week early is the same value proposition as FIVE MONTHS of Netflix?

Capcom is asking a young, stereotypically-broke, and highly tech-savvy group to pay $40 to watch something they had been able to get for free for years. I don't see that working out well for them.

Somewhere in the world, some theater is going to make this into a movie marathon.

Reject WrestleMania. Return to FighterMania. youtu.be/1WRwp_Lp3oo

Eric Andre, Jason Momoa, 50 Cent, and three pro wrestlers walk into a bar...

"NRS support cycle" memes are back on the menu.

I live in the Twin Cities. My oldest starts preschool in 2 weeks. I am not okay right now. I realize my feelings are at the back of the line when it comes to people impacted by yet another needless shooting, but that doesn't change the fact that I'm scared shitless.

How many people are entering a tournament at Evo and a tournament at the World Series of Poker next year? It's doable...

It is the late 20XXs. Justin Wong, having lived a long, joyous life surrounded by friends and family, has passed on. He is greeted at the gates by St. Peter. "It's time to go home. Let's go, Justin." Justin weeps. At that moment, he knows what comes next, and what comes for all of eternity.

Presented with neither comment nor context.

We are: ❌ Back ❌ So back ✅ ABSOLUTELY FUCKING BACK youtu.be/DrFF5hMFq3s?...

Let's make way-too-early predictions about the Evo 2026 Vegas lineup because why the hell not? Working under the assumption that it's the same structure as the last couple of years (7 modern games + 1 retro title), what do you think will be in?

Did they just put all the bracket runners in the credits? Damn cool.

Kakeru is hoping that someone got a license plate on the truck that just ran over him.

0 for 4 on burrito codes today. GG no re

I've attended evo in many capacities, but I'm walking away from this year so so many strong and complex emotions. I'm happy to have been here, the trials and tribulations will hopefully be worthwhile in the long run. Thanks for an incredible Evo, and here's hoping for more