Category: USA

Justin Wong wins the Texas Showdown ToL II Qualifier

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!
 
Special thanks to JaviSRK and Chris Chou for helping us organize the tournament.  Thanks to Jumpsuit Jesse and Harvey Chang for running the brackets and to Hadouken69 for updates.
 

Name: Texas Showdown ToL II Qualifier
Date: April 5, 2014
Location: Houston, TX
Entries: 27
Video: N/A
Brackets: Challonge
 



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!

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.
 
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.
 
クラハシがEVO 2014のX-MANIA USAとTOURNAMENT OF LEGENDS IIに参加します!
 

Faka’s Road to Grand Master Blog

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.  It’s a great read and keep checking back as he updates his adventures from time to time:
 
http://strfaka.blogspot.com
 
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

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
- 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  (20% will go to STR to help tournament expenses for EVO)

Results/Video from Mr. Tuttle’s Minnesota Tournament – 3/22


Name: Mr. Tuttle’s Minnesota Tournament – $800 Payout!
Date: March 22, 2014
Location: Lauderdale, MN
Entries: 25
Video: YouTube
Brackets: Challonge
 



1st
Wes Truelson  


2nd
Jesse Howard  


3rd
Munny Xiong  


4th   Rocksteady  


5th
Dusty Feets  


5th
Shogun  


7th
Mr. Tuttle  


7th
Dat Roo  

The EB Stream podcast featuring Sergjiev and eltrouble

Sergjiev and eltrouble are guests on this week’s EB Stream podcast that features Super Turbo.  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.
 
The EB Stream Super Turbo Podcast
 

 

 

Nuki confirms participation for X-MANIA USA and ToL II

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.
 
ヌキがEVO 2014のX-MANIA USAとTOURNAMENT OF LEGENDS IIに参加します!
 

 

 

Mr. Tuttle Presents – Minnesota Super Turbo Tournament

Mr. Tuttle is holding a big payout Super Turbo Tournament on March 22nd in Lauderdale, MN.  The total payout will be $700, split among the top 5 finishers.  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!  And FREE BEER too!
– Payout: $700 split among top 5.

Stunfest Joins as a TOURNAMENT OF LEGENDS II Qualifier

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

LE LIBERTÃ 1,
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.