LOL guys, if you look at my work log, I took the sketch images from Deviantart. It's a gold-diamond-platinum-plutonium-adamantium mine there
Um, it's actually my Madcatz Tournament Edition Arcade Stick, with a custom-cut plexi glass. I did a small bulk couple of months back and am interested to see how Hanz, Shadaloo Inc., etc work with it. Hope this give you guys some ideas!
If anyone's interested to organize a bulk, visit my thread or ask questions here. I may want to pick up on some small accessories too (acrylic hadoken dust washers - those are the rings below your joystick shaft). Shared shipping is the whole idea as it'll reduce the cost greatly.
Also, I posted something that was always on my mind, but had no intention to write until now:
Lyzeravern,
I see your point in bringing the exposure to the general audience, and to make the game more accessible.
In this case, I would like to point out that having the tournament start at 1pm onwards would be better, as some people still do work on half day Saturdays (some of my friends who wanted to come mentioned this). I understand communication has already been sent out, but I think the crowd turnout would be even better.
For those that arrive 11am onwards, perhaps you can still run casual games and I'm sure they won't mind the wait as nobody comes to play Street Fighter and then wants to go home quickly. Just a suggestion
I understand your company's position and affiliation with Sony and I'm not sure if your/our voice can be heard - I do foresee more SF tournaments and gatherings happening soon. Street Fighter is the new Winning Eleven, to the general Malaysian populace. It has fans as long as over 20 years and to them it is not only a game, but a lifestyle. I believe I speak for others as well - generations of youths have one time or the other frequent the local arcades. Friendship and even careers had been forged (I used to work for the local Capcom arcade distributor in my earlier days). Even with its demise, these gamers have moved on to other platforms. This fact is supported with the remarkable re-emergence of the Street Fighter scene, locally evident in the PS3/XBOX/PC threads in this very forum when SF4 launched. Sales alone do tell numbers and I believe Sony knows the figures very well. They should also check with The Software Boutique for the PC sales figures alone this month.
I am not certain if Sony has every right regarding licensing issues over the use of Capcom games here - they seem to be clearly riding on its success, appeal and publicity. I have nothing against them doing so, but I wish - I simply wish, that more can be done.
THE MONEY FACTOR (or, "How can Sony organize a successful/profitable tournament/event?")
1) Simply continue what they are doing. SF4 is a winning formula itself. The brawl-factor to attract the crowd. Flashy Ultras. It's thumpin' loud. Gorgeous graphics on Bravias. Exciting match-ups. Beautiful finishes. Nail-biting tight fights. This is just the appeal factor.
2) Do more. If you want to do something, do it right or look bad otherwise. Draw in the fans - aren't they not part of the crowd as well? Do them a favour for their support. As an SF-fan, I supported Sony because I wanted to play the game on a PS3. I bought a Bravia because I wanted to experience gameplay in HD. I became a MySony member because I wanted to tune in to more news and even be in the loop for any warehouse sales where I can purchase good deals on more of your items. I bought games from Sony Style because I thought they were cheaper than the grey-importers (before the price hike happened). My main intention is to highlight on brand loyalty. Coming back to the choice of controller in tournaments/events, I have no issues with having to play on pads. I do have issues though, with having NO OTHER CHOICE.
3) Arcade sticks - This is how Street Fighter is meant to be played. At an advanced level (read: not mashing) plenty of techniques are only achievable via input over the arcade layout. To a random passer-by, this is not applicable. To a player with a pre-determined mindset to participate in the event and provide his/her full support, this means a lot. It is a known fact that Sony has no arcade stick line in their catalogues - nor any profit/demand-driven business need to do so. Hence, I do not expect for sticks to be provisioned, as this may be result in a marketing incongruence (non-Sony accessories). I do expect to be able to bring my own sticks in future Sony-sponsored or Sony-organized events and be given permission to plug them into the consoles to play. After all, the companies manufacturing these accessories have already procured licenses with Sony so I do not see any reason other than endorsement issues which Sony thinks are getting in the way (this brings to question, on why Logitech Wingman steering wheels were used, for previous Gran Turismo events, since the game is playable no pads as well).
To develop the level of interest to a higher plane (to Sony, it's to drive more people to their booths and products lineup, strengthening of their brand), respect the fans and respect their choice. Respect their preferences. Organize it well, or others will one day step up an do it instead and make you look bad in the process.
I will treat this as an open letter to Sony Malaysia and will look at carrying this message across as and when needed.
And no, I'm not some over-crazed, psychopathic hardcore fan. Really! I feel that while I still have some old-school blood in me, this is a good opportunity to speak up. The scene is indeed heading towards the right direction, if we as fans do not speak up, misguidance may occur.
Jul 24 2009, 10:13 AM
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