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Power Creep is inevitable. Sometimes the easiest thing to do to make a series fresh is to juice up the power level in the sequel. How about we explore how power creep effected Street Fighter's most Iconic Normal.

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Street Fighter and the Power Creep of Crouching Medium Kick

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February 10, 2026 at 12:52 AM

theyukster.bsky.social

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It always takes time trying to learn something in fighting games. But when you finally understand it and do it in a real match nothing can beat that feeling...

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The GREATEST Feeling in Fighting Games

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January 26, 2026 at 8:14 PM

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Capcom has certainly made some interesting decisions lately. Let's take a look at the past decisions Capcom has made in fighting games and rank them!

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Ranking The Many Controversies Capcom Had in Fighting Games and the FGC

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January 19, 2026 at 10:27 PM

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Ever Wonder why you recently hate fighting Ryu's? Well here's a retrospective on Ryu and what he was like before and now in Sf6.

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The Tale of Two Ryu's. The Evolution of Street Fighter's Iconic Character

YouTube video by TheYukster

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January 6, 2026 at 1:27 AM

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Don't you hate it when bugs show up in your video games? They always ruin the experience!....or do they? Lets take a look at some of fighting games most notorious bugs and see how they enhance the gameplay.

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Bugs, Fighting Games, and Happy Accidents. How Bugs/Glitches Enhance the Fighting Game Experience

YouTube video by TheYukster

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December 30, 2025 at 12:45 AM

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Who is Chovy? and why did he win over MEnaRD? Hopefully my new video will answer that question.

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Who Did MenaRD Lose to at the Game Awards?

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December 16, 2025 at 1:02 AM

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"Babe wake up...Super and lose the round because of it" Come watch as I recount some of the mid level tactics I lose to in ranked play.

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The Wonderful World of Mid Level Fighting Game Play

YouTube video by TheYukster

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December 9, 2025 at 1:06 AM

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If you thought losing to a random Ken in Ranked was bad. How about these moments?

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Worst Ways To Lose in Fighting Games Explained in 10 Minutes

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November 25, 2025 at 12:15 AM

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Is SF6 the easiest fighting game? Here's my new video discussing it. Hope you enjoy!

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Is Street Fighter 6 the Easiest Competitive Fighting Game?

YouTube video by TheYukster

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November 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM

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Hello posted another video on my thoughts on this upcoming Capcom Cup uhhh besides the PPV thing.

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The Missing Piece of Capcom Cup and the Role of A Champion

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November 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM

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Hello,

Just made a new guide for C.Viper. Not the best one for sure but I hope it helps you even just a little.

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BEFORE YOU MAIN! A C.Viper Guide for SF6 Beginners

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October 21, 2025 at 11:08 PM

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Just posted a new vid. Hope you all enjoy about my thoughts on SF4 and SF6 game mechanics and character balance. Thank Brian_F and Idom for the idea you guys should listen to their podcast!

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Fighting Game Mechanics & Character Viability

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October 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM

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Riot are you there? We Need these champions in 2XKO!
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League Champions That Need to Be Added and Avoided in 2XKO (Also Short Rant About DK)

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September 30, 2025 at 11:09 PM

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C Viper is Back and I am pleasantly surprised! Here are my thought and I hope you enjoy!

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Our Execution Mommy is BACK! C. Viper Gameplay React and Analysis

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September 25, 2025 at 3:30 AM

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Heyo! New video up on my channel. Hope you enjoy and tell me any surprise character picks you remember!

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These Fighting Game Players Won with Surprise Picks!

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September 9, 2025 at 11:19 PM

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Hello! Just made an ew video I hope you all enjoy!
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Getting Every Character To Masters So I can Find My New Main! Starting With SAGAT

YouTube video by TheYukster

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September 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM

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Check out my new video on Pop Offs gone wrong in the FGC!
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WHAT ARE YOU STANDING UP FOR?! A Brief History of Pre-Mature Popoffs Gone Wrong in the FGC

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August 27, 2025 at 3:54 AM

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The More Things Change the more things stay the same.

August 23, 2025 at 10:23 PM

theyukster.bsky.social

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Forgot to Post This but I got did a short guide on Sagat. This is not the best guide out there but I'm hoping it at least helps anyone trying to learn him.

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