Boy, it’s been a while! I haven’t done one of these in almost a year. A lot has changed. I’m no longer in Colorado. Me and my partner broke up and I moved back to Buffalo NY. A big part of why I chose to move back was money, but money was made even moreContinue reading “Identity in Smash”
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Observations from the Foco Grind Session 1/30/23
ICYoyo vs Olive https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1723568805 2:57:39 to 3:40:30 Game 1- I maintained the lead for a majority of the match and ended it at low % on my last stock. Started the game with a nair combo. It’s dangerous to use projectiles to poke at Mythra. Her speed is too good. I got an unconventional killContinue reading “Observations from the Foco Grind Session 1/30/23”
How to combat “Playing off your game” in Smash Ultimate
We’ve all felt it. We’ve all certainly heard someone claim they were playing “off”. I personally hate this excuse. If everyone is playing “off” when they lose, does anyone outplay their opponent when their opponent is at their best? One player will always win, and you could legitimately be playing worse than usual, but thatContinue reading “How to combat “Playing off your game” in Smash Ultimate”
How to remember all you’ve learned in Smash Ultimate
It’s been awhile, but I’m back on my grind-set. I hate that term. A lot has changed since the last entry. Loving the new jobs. It’s truly a dream come true, but holy hell has my personal skill in smash taken a back seat. Ironic. Now it’s my job and I’m the worst I’ve beenContinue reading “How to remember all you’ve learned in Smash Ultimate”
Why I love Platform fighters
Platform fighters are a unique twist to the fighting game genre. Typically, platform fighters are defined by their emphasis on physics and their win condition of knocking your opponent off the screen. Smash is the largest and most well-known platform fighter, but recently, we’ve seen an influx of additions to the genre. Nickelodeon All-Star BrawlContinue reading “Why I love Platform fighters”
The Future of Smash Ultimate
Smash Ultimate is going to turn 4 years old this December, and boy have we come a long way. 12 brand new characters were added to the game, buffs and nerfs drastically impacted certain characters’ places in the meta, and the competitive community has had over 3 years to master the mechanics of the game.Continue reading “The Future of Smash Ultimate”
What I’ve Learned
Hello! I’m Bernard or ICYoyo. This is my weekly blog focused on improving at Smash Ultimate. Every week I cover a new aspect of the game and explore it in an effort to improve in that area and help others improve at it too. You can view the archive here. You can follow me onContinue reading “What I’ve Learned”
Understanding your game plan in Smash Ultimate
Hello! I’m Bernard or ICYoyo. This is my weekly blog focused on improving at Smash Ultimate. Every week I cover a new aspect of the game and explore it in an effort to improve in that area and help others improve at it too. You can view the archive here. You can follow me onContinue reading “Understanding your game plan in Smash Ultimate”
Practicing Smash Ultimate
Hello! I’m Bernard or ICYoyo. This is my weekly blog focused on improving at Smash Ultimate. Every week I cover a new aspect of the game and explore it in an effort to improve in that area and help others improve at it too. You can view the archive here. You can follow me onContinue reading “Practicing Smash Ultimate”
Frustration in Smash Ultimate
I’ll start by saying sorry for not publishing a blog last week. I’ve been very busy but one of the things keeping me busy I can talk about now! I’m a part of Heroes eSports! I’m very excited to be a part of their team. Their members include Smash players like SuperGirlKels and Kiwi, playersContinue reading “Frustration in Smash Ultimate”
Bernard Lamar Rice 