Justin Wong wins the Texas Showdown ToL II Qualifier
By kuroppi |
A bit of a surprise as Justin Wong defeats a strong field at Texas Showdown to qualify for TOURNAMENT OF LEGENDS II at EVO 2014! |
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Special thanks to JaviSRK and Chris Chou for helping us organize the tournament. Â Thanks to Jumpsuit Jesse and Harvey Chang for running the brackets and to Hadouken69 for updates. |
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Name: | Texas Showdown ToL II Qualifier |
Date: | April 5, 2014 |
Location: | Houston, TX |
Entries: | 27 |
Video: | N/A |
Brackets: | Challonge |
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1st | EG|Justin Wong | O. Sagat / Chun-Li | |||
2nd | Shotosallday | O. Ryu/Dee Jay/Ken/Zangief/Dictator | |||
3rd | Jumpsuit Jesse | Fei Long | |||
4th | LU|Alex Valle | Ryu | |||
5th | Est1991 | Ken / Ryu | |||
5th | NHC|Hadouken69 | Ryu / Dee Jay / Claw | |||
5th | Isaac | Chun-Li | |||
5th | Mailman | Chun-Li |
Japanese Grandmaster, Kurahashi is Japanese Invite #3!
By kuroppi |
Japanese Grandmaster, Kurahashi has confirmed his participation for X-MANIA USA and TOURNAMENT OF LEGENDS II at EVO 2014!  Kurahashi is a true legend of Super Turbo, winning Tougeki twice in 2003 and 2007.  He’s also won all three X-Mania Europe titles and most recently, placed 2nd with YuuVega and Opemai last year at X-MANIA XIV. |
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A bit of a rarity in Japan, Kurahashi is a master of many character, most notably Guile, Boxer, and Ryu and has decided that he wanted Ryu to represent him on the ToL II poster. |
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Faka’s Road to Grand Master Blog
By kuroppi |
San Diego native and current Arizona resident, Faka has created a “Road to Grand Master” blog detailing his background, adventures and progression as he strives to become a Super Turbo Champion. Â It’s a great read and keep checking back as he updates his adventures from time to time: |
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http://strfaka.blogspot.com |
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Also check out an interview he did on Arkadeum’s Super Turbo Saturday show from this past weekend below: |
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2 Old 2 Furious: Champion Edition – Next Level ToL II Qualifier
By kuroppi |
The Next Level TOURNAMENT OF LEGENDS II qualifier is set to be held on April 25th as a part of the popular 2 Old 2 Furious series being run at Next Level, featuring ST, CvS2, SFA2 and SFEX2+Alpha.  We’d like to give a special thanks to Arturo Sanchez and Min for organizing this qualifier, Ben Fong (tech) and to Henry Cen, the owner of Next Level.
More Infomation:
Next Level Facebook Event Page
When/where:
– April 25th, 2014 – 8:30PM EST
-Â Registration from 5 PM to 7:45 PM
Next Level
4013 8th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
Hardware:
– Arcade Cabinet H2H
Format:
– Double elimination.
– 3/5
– Akuma is banned.
Entry fee:
– $10 Venue Fee – $10 entry fee
– Payout 70/20/10 Â (20% will go to STR to help tournament expenses for EVO)
Results/Video from Mr. Tuttle’s Minnesota Tournament – 3/22
By kuroppi |
Name: | Mr. Tuttle’s Minnesota Tournament – $800 Payout! |
Date: | March 22, 2014 |
Location: | Lauderdale, MN |
Entries: | 25 |
Video: | YouTube |
Brackets: | Challonge |
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1st | Wes Truelson | Â | |||
2nd | Jesse Howard | Â | |||
3rd | Munny Xiong | Â | |||
4th | Â | Rocksteady | Â | ||
5th | Dusty Feets | Â | |||
5th | Shogun | Â | |||
7th | Mr. Tuttle | Â | |||
7th | Dat Roo | Â |
The EB Stream podcast featuring Sergjiev and eltrouble
By kuroppi |
Sergjiev and eltrouble are guests on this week’s EB Stream podcast that features Super Turbo. Â They talk Super Turbo, why it’s being played competitively, what it’s like joining the competitive scene, why we still play it today, ST Revival, X-MANIA USA and TOURNAMENT OF LEGENDS II at EVO 2014, how you improve as a player and more. |
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The EB Stream Super Turbo Podcast |
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Nuki confirms participation for X-MANIA USA and ToL II
By kuroppi |
Fighting game legend, Nuki has confirmed his participation for X-MANIA USA and TOURNAMENT OF LEGENDS II at EVO 2014!  Nuki has competed at EVO numerous times and has placed 2nd in Super Turbo on four different occasions: 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2008. He recently won X-MANIA XIII in 2012 along with Sasori and Sashishi. |
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Mr. Tuttle Presents – Minnesota Super Turbo Tournament
By kuroppi |
Mr. Tuttle is holding a big payout Super Turbo Tournament on March 22nd in Lauderdale, MN. Â The total payout will be $700, split among the top 5 finishers. Â There will also be a fun $1 entry, winner takes all Akuma tournament at the end of the night.
When/where:
– Saturday, March 22nd, 2014
1950 Walnut Street
Lauderdale, MN 55113
Hardware:
– Arcade Cabinet and UD-CPS2
Format:
– Double elimination.
– 3/5
– Akuma is banned.
Entry fee:
– FREE! Â And FREE BEER too!
– Payout: $700 split among top 5.
Stunfest Joins as a TOURNAMENT OF LEGENDS II Qualifier
By kuroppi |
ST Revival welcomes Stunfest as a TOURNAMENT OF LEGENDS II qualifier to be held at May 2-4. Special thanks to Waldo and the rest of the Stunfest staff for helping us organize this qualifier. Stunfest is one of the largest annual tournaments in France and becomes the second European qualifier to join TOURNAMENT OF LEGENDS II!
More Infomation:
Stunfest Facebook Event Page:
When/where:
– May 2-4, 2014
ESPLANADE CHARLES DE GAULLE
35000 RENNES
Hardware:
– Arcade Cabinet H2H
Format:
– Double elimination.
– 3/5
– Akuma is banned.
Entry fee:
– 1-DAY PASS : 10 Euro / 3-DAY PASS : 25 Euro Visit the Stunfest Registration Page to register.