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On The Mic
200

Makoto's Theme (SFIII 3rd Strike)

200

This Swedish player won Guilty Gear Strive at Evo in 2023, much to the distaste of the present crowd.

Leffen

200

Featured heavily in Sajam's Will it Kill?, this game is known for its incredible speed and characters such as Investigator Azuma and Well Done

Ultra Fight Da! Kyanta 2

200

The coloquial term for any porjectile in a fighting game

Fireball

200

One of the most popular fighting game creators, this commentator is often remembered for his profile picture and sponsorship from Chipotle

Sajam

400

Infinite Azure (Tekken 7)

400

After a close 10 game set, this player would eventually win Evo Japan 2018 against Omito for Guilty Gear XRD

Nage

400

The chosen Kusoge of Toronto, this SNES game features fireballs that deal more damage when blocked then when they hit and instant unreactable crossup teleports

Sailor Moon S

400

Named after a popular celebration, this occours when a player hits multiple characters in a team game

Happy Birthday

400

Many people don't know that this popular commentator is also a skilled player, holding an evo championship in Marvel vs Capcom 2 

IFC Yipes

600

Six Black Heaven's Guns

600

After a tough battle against customs, this Pakistani player would win Evo Japan in 2019, putting his country on the map

Arslan Ash

600

Developed in 2005 by Arc System works and based off a popular anime, this fighting game is considered by many to be the pinnacle of Kusoge, with infinate combos being almost required to play it

Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star)

600

The acronym for a quick dash in the air, often done to cross up or otherwise mix up an opponent

IAD

600

Despite being known for Tekken commentary, he was featured as a commentator voice in Street Fighter 6

Tasty Steve

800

Character Select (Skullgirls 2nd Encore)

800

Despite the event being known for Evo Moment 37, this player was the actual winner of the 3rd Strike bracket, not Daigo

KO

800

A bootleg version of a more popular game, this fighting game would eventually inspire Capcom to make Street Fighter 2 faster with the Turbo edition due to its exciting gameplay

Street Fighter 2 Rainbow Edition

800

The act of hitting any opponent on the opposite side, often to mix up their blocking

Crossup

800

Often confused for Sajam, this famous voice is featured in many popular Evo Japan sets

Jiyuna
1000

Character Select (Blazblue Central Fiction)

1000

This Swedish player won Super Smash Brothers Melee at Evo in 2018, much to the delight of the present crowd.

Leffen

1000

Based on the popular stage show Les Misérables, this Japanese fighting game was released independently and has seen limited play to this day. 

Arm Joe

1000

Exclusive to Smash and Tekken, this technique allows a character to move forward in an actionable slide. 

Wavedash

1000

A perennial feature on TNS, this commentator is famous for being a favorite among the Ontario FGC and a picture of him holding a water bottle

Jaytsu

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