One of the reasons why I been busy is because of the National Street Fighter 4 Tournament held by Gamestop and affilated with Evolution.  There are 4 rounds and the 4th round which is the finals will be held in Northern California.  The first 3 rounds will be held in local gamestops around the nation.  I qualifed for the finals!!! (YAY ME)  I been competing at the Gamestop on 33rd and Broadway for all 3 rounds.  There were prizes too.

Round 1 Prize = Golden SF4 Headband + Red headband
Round 2 Prize = Street Fighter 4 FIGHT PAD + Green headband
Round 3 Prize = Street Fighter 4 Tournament Edition Stick + Brown headband

Soo I had no problem qualifying each round.  I had to play on the sad xbox 360 pad. That kinda sucks, but I been practicing on pad like alot.  Now I am happy that I made it to round 4 where I can officially fight for the Nation’s best in the best game ever created since slice bread, Street Fighter 4.  The finals consist of 16 players from different regions.  The Final prize is the Street Fighter Arcade Cabinet which is valued up to $15,000. And also if you are the 16 finalists, you get an seed at the Evolution Tournament held in July in Las Vegas. OMG!!!! At least the finals we are able to use actual joysticks, which is a plus.

Now the winner of this tournament will then represent the US in the world tournament. The world tournament will consist of 4 players.  One from the US, Iyo who is the Japanese Champion, Poonkyo who is the Korean Champion and the Euro Champion has not been announced.  I hope I am the one to represent the Land of the Free. (That was corny.)

Wish me luck everyone!!!!

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5 Responses to “Gamestop SF4 National Tournament”

1. Jason V. says:

   March 24, 2009 at 1:02 am

   Kick some ass, Justin! Good luck to you throughout the rest of the tournament.

   After the dust settles and if you want to find a new home for your new Tournament Stick you won, get back at me and lets see if we can arrange something
2. Knightmare says:

   March 24, 2009 at 5:24 am

   Are you serious? You have doubts that you won’t be the one to rep the US? Come on the only one other than you would be me lol. Keep up the great work Justin, I’m rooting for ya.
3. Jago says:

   March 26, 2009 at 8:48 am

   Really J on pad, i really didnt think you had those.
   Free might i ask?
4. Bryan says:

   March 28, 2009 at 5:17 pm

   Where’s the “Root For” button so that I may choose who to root for?

   I pick… um, Justin.

   Oh, and here is a pocketful of luck for you to take to SF.
5. Sol Lekz says:

   March 29, 2009 at 5:26 am

   Alright Justin that’s what im talking about. Great job. I wish I had known of your previous rounds so I could come support you! You’ve got my prayers along with all of Chocolate Lemon!