The Man Who Revived This Dead Game From a Basement
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- Опубліковано 4 вер 2024
- Yipes IS Marvel vs Capcom.
He’s an EVO champion, and a legend on the mic, the voice of fighting games for a generation of players.
Even after Marvel went away, Yipes kept its flame burning. And in the game’s darkest hour, he did the impossible, and brought a 20 year old dead game back to life.
Written by: Malcolm Abbas (@Smashhh)
Edited by : Connor Dunn (@ConnorDunn_)
Hosted by: Daniel Rosen (@Daniel_Rosen)
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This video was likely made before it happened, but the BOTS venue was the home of Josemiguel "BlueJ" Henriquez, who just passed away a few days ago after spending at least a week in the hospital for COVID-19 infection.
May he rest in peace.
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This is really special timing. A real east coast cornerstone of the Marvel2 community just passed away due to covid. Yipes held The Battle of the Strongest series at this mans house. Marvel 2 wouldnt have this renaissance without The Uop, Rest in Love Jose "BlueJ" Henrique!
i never got into marvel before listening to No Frillz and hearing them talk about BlueJ all the time made me want to see who this guy really was on an episode, damn
much love to him and his family
RIP BLUEJ
just heard about this scene and im sad to hear about his passing. RIP BlueJ
This is a good timing I bought mvci
RIP BluJ. I only knew about him from BOTS2 and BOTS3. Let’s go MVC2
Yipes be that village elder that's been through it all and is still teaching the new guard
and finally, just for that one moment to be felt again, he stood up, picked up his old, but still dangerous arms, and got ready for glory. Sadly, because of the Convid, this momentous event probably got delayed.
Lmaoooooo this is underrated lol
I thought mvc2 was one of the strongest fighting games ever. I grew up in the last years of arcade play so I understand how important this is.....
Yipes is Deckard Cain
Hoo boyyy speak of da devil look at those likes
Dude, Yipes is such a cool dude. He’s just one of those figures in the FGC that no one hates. He’s the guy that made me get into the FGC with his commentary. He’s hella cool, I wanna meet him some day.
Same here. I didn't give a rats ass about esports or the fgc but I heard Yipes doing commentary on one of my favorite games UMVC3 and I was hooked.
One of the people that put NY on the map
i had the chance of meeting him a few times even practice with him for winter brawl 2016 i even got a chance to meet KBR get some drinks with the homie
@@dalegna87 That's hella dope.
He's even cooler in person man. I met him at a tournament and told him I was a fan of the podcast. He ended up commentating my match, which was horrid because I was so nervous. I saw him afterward and told him how nervous I was and he was super cool about it and made me feel way better.
“Meteors in ass. This is JUSTICE!!!” Love yipes commentaries. It is the only thing that keeps me watching. I don't think I've ever been emotionally invested in a video. I had so much anger towards Filipono Champ like you wouldn't believe.
WHERE YER CURLY MUSTACHE?
HAAGAN-DAAZ SCOOOOOOOPS!!
My god, who didn't hate champ. He loved playing the villain. Honestly a pretty genuine guy in person though if you caught him away from fgc stuff
I have Champ's personal facebook and he's a really kind and true guy. He always posts food lol. But yeah, he used to play the villain at Mahvel.
I remember this match, against KaneBlueRiver. One of the best sandbags ever in the FGC.. Amazing match.
@@orlandoalvarez590 Yeah, the FChamp is a character. He is a solid dude. Rivalries matter, we follow the drama. Some don't know how to balance it, LTG is a good example. I miss the those norcal streams FGC house streams.
I'm a simple man; I see Yipes, I click. My favourite FG caster and MvC player
Yipes embodies everything I love about the FGC; he's an amazing ambassador for this great community.
Boombox Yipes really does embody everything good about the FGC.
Godz
Yall shouldve reached out to Yipes to fact check this video, in his latest podcast he mentioned how disappointed and disrespected he felt watching this video. There so many things left out that could have been avoided had yall reached out personally for a fact check
Half-assed content videos like these are worthless to everyone. Just monotone retellings of history.
hey can you link the podcast episode please?
@@skibididapadada Somebody might’ve replied before, but it doesn’t show up publicly. Yipes addressed this on Episode 51 (The Marvel vs Capcom 2 Rumors) of their No Frillz podcast, around 1:21:34
@@skibididapadada The Marvel vs Capcom 2 Rumors - No Frillz Podcast EP. 51
@1:21:38
I can't forget when Yipes genuinely shed tears for Mahvel when it ended up getting a spot at EVO 2017. He led a community to donate for a chance to give Marvel 3 a proper send-off and it was an emotional roller coaster ride but he did it for the love of a game that potentially saved his life from the streets. He might as well be a character in Mahvel cause to me, he's a hero.
Wtf is mahvel, is your brain ok?
Podcast Clips MVP You’re definitely someone new to the scene, that’s what everyone called it during its peak
Podcast Clips MVP imagine asking someone if their brain is ok when you don't even know what Mahvel is lmao
Podcast Clips MVP you must be an outsider to not know the real way to spell Mahvel. It’s Mahvel Baby!!
You can even say......he's a marvel lol
"Are you ready for the fight of your life?"
I love this line
He deserves his own documentary
This is it in a nutshell
Yipes is maybe the best caster in e-Sportsl. Besides being an amazing caster I had the opportunity to meet the guy and he is actually one of the coolest dudes ever. You da best Yipes.
Idk man, Aris is pretty close too.
I like the guy that does the cast for dbz Fighterz league, what's his name?
@@danlorett2184 I like Aris but Yipes has to be my #1, i mean, i like a lot of FGC casters, tasty steve, skisonic, hellpockets (yipes and hellpockets together are pure dynamite) etc, but for me, Yipes is the best.
You should've down the video of yipes crying when Marvel 3 hit the fundraising goal to be at EVO one last time. I don't think anything better showcases his immense passion for his scene and community than that. A bit less FGC content than usual lately, but as a Marvel 3 player and New Yorker, thank you for showing people a slice of our amazing scene.
@General Jiggler ua-cam.com/video/M5vs70xxMd4/v-deo.html
I swear I thought they were gonna show this.
Absolute godz
I was 12 when OG MVC came out and it was amazing especially in the arcades. People are so hype and trying to learn good combos one token at a time. Damn I miss those days
in this house, we STAN yipes
faks
You talking real nice bro
Can't bring up BOTS without paying respect the uop, rest in peace to brother bluej. He's the reason battle of the strongest could even happen.
Yipes is an FGC legend. I don't think anyone loves fighting games more than him, certainly no one loves MvC2 more. He's an inspiration to anyone who falls in love with a game and wants to show others how awesome it is. And don't even get me started on his commentary, hilarious and dynamic, he has spit over any game with his wordplay and energy
I would love to see more videos about small scenes that continue to exist from community efforts. Tell me stories about the Halo 1 community, tell me stories about the Smash 64 community, tell me stories about the Catherine community, or the Def Jam Fight for New York community, or whatever. All of them have great stories I feel.
I understand, how you feel. But this videos was clearly about someone who deserved their flowers while they’re here. So let’s embrace that and talk about the other things later. Big shout out to Yipes!
Yipes is the hype guy in the FGC that people say “he’s the Yipes of” other games.
Dude’s a legend.
WHENS MAHVEL
ITS MAHVEL BABY
Yipes will forever be a massive inspiration. He’s gonna die before he ever even thinks about retiring from this scene! Much love to the dedicated commentator and EVO-Champ who inspired me to play Marvel.
Can't believe Yung Art (Arturo Sabin) wasn't even mentioned, that dude is one the founding fathers of the FGC and is one of the biggest contributors to FGC content creation. He helps events like BotS by providing the highest quality equipment possible (fully modded HD Dreamcasts, professional-grade streaming equipment), he also helps by promoting the events and raising money for the players who compete in them. Arturo deserves recognition for all great things he does to help keep the FGC prosperous.
Thanks theScore! I was big into the marvel 3 scene and never got to see the OG's play marvel 2! Prolly never woulda heard of this tourney without y'all!!
Man I forgot how much I love the energy watching Mahvel in 2009.
Nothing like FGC.
Y'all did the mvc2 wrong this is what yipes and matrix was talking about on the pod
IFC Yipes. The man who lives and breathes MvC.
Great to see Yipes get some more shine! This man has kept me always looking at the game when he’s on the mic!! Legend and true OG of the game! Thanks for all those quotes we use!!
Mvx2 is the only game that can be given an award still till today it's the game that wins hearts to play with passion an addiction
Yipes has been the most enjoyable people to hear cast anything and is up there for getting me into watching the FGC scene. Love this man!
FINALLY. One of the best commentators in ALL of esports. PERIOD. I remember going to Chinatown Fair back in the late 90's. Play ANY fighting game you want in there as well as DDR.
Marvel vs Capcom Infinite:
“I used Marvel to destroy Marvel.”
Finally, Yipes gets the love he deserves.
No Name facts!!!!!
This story reminds me of Melee. Both were games that were hype on release. Both faded when sequels came out (Brawl and MVC Infinite) , but both came back when those sequels couldn't hold up. Last gasp tournaments (Revival of Melee and Battle of the Strongest 2 ) breathed new life and brought these games back.
His commentary is just unique, humble and hilarious on another level which rarely any game player/streamer has.
Love this one, Yipes adds the passion that so many communities lack. I’ve always thought MvC2 and Third Strike deserve a Melee-esque Renaissance. Maybe a Co-Op Cup vid later this year??
Man Yipes always been a real one. I’m glad we can watch such raw, authentic, old school style tournaments like BOTS. Definitely an inspiration to the FGC. #LongLiveYipes
Mr. Wizard: Marvel isn’t going to be at Evo because I feel like no one is playing it.
Also Mr. wizard: this game that isn’t even out yet is going to be at Evo
This is great! And I appreciate you giving this man his flowers “WHILE!” He’s still here. Yipes is absolutely 1 of the TOP best in the world Marvel Players. And TOP FG commentators. He came a long way for sure, with humbleness. His history coming up in his local FGC, reminds me of how my connection with my family and friends grew up playing fighting games. Straight grind for hours and FUN! The passion all behind it. Though he may not care, I absolutely think he is the reason for resurrecting MVC, a few times! Especially for EVO2020. The timing and success between BOTS 2 & 3 to EVO announcing MVC2 was way too coincidental. Yipes is a OG legend for sure!! And I’m glad he’s getting the full respect he deserves. Big Shoutout to Yipes, Man. RIP “BlueJ”
The fighting game arcade scene reminds me so much of battle rap's beginnings on the streets or in small shops. It was so crazy, rude, and hype. I'm so glad Yipes and others are still showing love to MVC2 because it truly is one of the greatest games of all time.
Had to downvote when you said BOTS was held in "some dudes basement"
R.I.P. Blue J.
@General Jiggler But the video was posted TODAY. Anyone who follows Yipes knows that BlueJ was integral to the MVC2 scene. The fact that it was glossed over in favor of a storyline about some "dude's" basement comes across as out of touch.
@@JBall7 could've been a bot that posted it on schedule
@@riannlim991 Outside of the fact that automated jobs can be changed with a few keystrokes, you're missing the point.
Faccs
Who is Blue J?
Shoutouts to this game for introducing me to the FGC. Without this game, i wouldn't even know that fighting games even had a tournament scene and I wouldn't have gotten introduced to such great players like Yipes and Justin Wong. I miss MvC2 to this day. I watch BOTS2 a lot because it brought me back to the arcade scene where it was gritty and people had the hunger to just perform and put on a show. This game changed lives and brought the FGC to the forefront. Last and certainly not least, RIP BlueJ aka "The UOP." Without him lending his basement for the action-packed tournament that is BOTS2, BOTS2 may have not been possible. Watching him pop off against Mike Infinite after he beat him in BOTS2 was classic lol. You will be missed brotha!
I wouldn't be surprised if people started reviving Dead Games from a Decade ago because of the Quarantine
People are buying all the old Games again
Because that games are perfect, nevera should die
@BMO covid 19 doesn't seem so bad. The old games brings us gamers together
Just like MvC2, 3rd Strike will never die. People still play and have tournaments to this day....granted right now are all online (can this covid shit be over already?)
Like Marvel Infinite or Guilty Gear Strive
This channel makes me feel some typa way bout a game i’ve never played
one thing Yipes shows is that tournaments don't need to big to be amazing or hype
sometimes even the smallest of tournaments are truly what it means to love fighting games
Yipes is my favorite commentator. he makes it fun and exciting and he is hilarious . big facts
As much as i like the video, and having my footage featured in it, this is probably the worst possible time to release the video AND refer to the person who gave us the space to do it as "some dude". I subscribe to this channel and i love the content, and i know the content creator means well, but this hit real close to home at the worst time. Rest in Paradise my brother Jose-miguel "Blue J" Henriquez.
Yipes's commentary is why I started watching EVO in the first place.
I’ve never even played this game and I still found this video entertaining
Watch J360 vs. Executioner
Rest in peace Blue J a main reason marvel 2 is at evo. THANKYOU TO THE OG'S. My condolences to his friends and family.
This was a great video. Saw it in my timeline. Yipes is such a cool dude. I miss marvel vs. Capcom 2, I miss arcades, I miss live reactions.
Keep up the good work.
i saw the thumbnail and my heart dropped, my all-time favourite in the FGC
"some dudes basement" is disrespectful to me I'm sorry. Some dude helped keep the scene alive who recently passed away due to covid 19. Some dude is the UOP blue j.
Facts smh
These dudes usually do better research, either they fucked up or this video was made before he died. Either way, a pinned comment clarifying this would be nice.
This video must have been started way before his passing, although I think he said it like that for a more dramatic effect. I would like to see an edit, or comment though...
Yipes is a natural born leader, you can see it when he speaks people around him listen. He will always do great on what ever he wishes.
Yipes was the first person I ever really discovered in the fgc and probably was the reason I got so into the FGC all the way back in 2008/2009. The dude is just so genuine and is one of a kind. Every once in a while you see someone else try to replicate him but you can't. The man is pure lightning in a bottle. I honestly want a new Marvel game so that Yipes can be happy and body people more than getting to play it myself.
Marvel vs Capcom 2 never really went anywhere. It was killed off for Marvel vs Capcom 3, Ultimate, Infinite, and now Street Fighter 5. The problem is that the new games were never able to replace MvC2 and the fan base for it never actually disappeared. This is one of the problems a lot of new games face. They aim to be competitive, but never really have a real base of support. They're artificially propped up with a large prize pool, but then support quickly ends when they realize it's not worth investing in and people move onto the next big hyped up game.
I mean MvC3/UMvC3 were good sequels that were hype all on their own. Infinite was just a half-assed game from the start. No X-Men? Bad graphics (it lowkey looks like a mobile game). There's not enough support in the world that can carry a game like that. SFV at least looks good, plays OK and has a good roster (not that I'm a huge fan of SFV or anything).
@@danlorett2184 infinite's problem is not lack of x-men. it's lack of characters and a rushed development. Capcom is almost souly to blame
*cough* Melee *cough*
MvC2 really was amazing due to the west coast/east coast beef, it was reminiscent of the hip-hop beefs. Lots of grudge matches, money matches, shit talking, very grimy.
Disappointing that the writer went for a "some dude's basement" angle instead of crediting who else was involved with the event. I missed this game so much and it’s been amazing to see it back with BOTS2 and the low tier tourneys at D-CAVE this year. Thank you to the OGs for keeping MvC2 alive and rest in peace Josemiguel "BlueJ" Henriquez 💙
I know this is old but Yipes did say he also had a problem with the title and some stuff mentioned in the video.
"Scoops, Scoops, Scoops, Scoops", Never got old.
I briefly spoke to Yipes while visiting NLBC during a New York trip. He's just as cool to talk to in person as he is while playing/commentating. Big ups to Yipes the OG!
I only knew he was the best commentator in eSports before I even knew he was an EVO champ salute to IFC Yipes
This isn't just the story of MvC2. It's also the story of how Yipes replaced fat with muscle. Which you can see in the video.
I love this it’s crazy to see that other people truly recognize mvc2’s greatness
Yipes is so cool I met him only once and I will never for get it.
I love Yipes because his hype feels genuine.
Shout outs to Yipes & shout outs to the score for giving respect where it’s due
This dude is my fav commentator of all time in Esports/FGC/Gaming
Haven't really watched marvel vs Capcom but after hearing this story. It made me think that Yipes is one of the Gods of marvel vs Capcom.
Mr. Wiz: and its..........gone.
Nothing less than beautiful, I'm 44, played all the m vs cap, sf versions, this vid moved me where I saw before me, my friends, my bdrms in dif' apts over the years, sober, drunk, serious, laughing and talking shit getting annihilated or giving out ass beatings, bets, competitions, best of whatever, lovely, THANK YOU AND PEACE AND LOVE TO ALL TRUE HEADS THAT DO IT FOR THE GLORY OF COMPETTION AND FUN, oh I forgot, it was so fly to have music on one's own whether hip hop or rock [old and new] blasting in the background while having the video game blasting simultaneously, aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, blessed is youth...
Yipes is an OG legend. Always bring the hype when him and Chris Matrix would commentary on UMVC3 hypest shit. Love this dude.
A lot of the people who were displaced by Chinatown Fair becoming a sellout Chuck E. Cheese moved to Next Level in Brooklyn. Go hang there if you're looking to play fighting games, the mood is always great and there are so many friendly faces that love talking to newbies and making them feel welcome
I can still remember watching players in WoF and Timezone playing this game. It was fun and has an few audience specially on afternoon after school
Tell me how I know this group doesn't do their research without telling me they don't do their research. RIP BlueJay.
True, Yipes himself said this video was disrespectful to BlueJ and the general MvC2 community
I'm 40. I grew up in arcades. The further the FGC gets away from arcades, the worst it gets. There was something about being a scrub in your local arcade and getting respect from grinding. It made you hungry. You didn't get any money. But it was satisfying to beat someone that you couldn't fuck with in the past, and now you're able to hang. The esports just doe not breed that killer instinct.
Without the old school seedy dark arcades. There would be no esports. People have to pay homage. I love Yipes because he doesnt forget his roots.
“Where’s Yipes?!?!?” for commentary is said more than “WHEN’S MAHVEL?!?!?”, Yipes just makes every stream better
WE GOT A YIPES VIDEO? Incredible video for a man who deserves it
Hope Evo doesn't get cancelled this year.
Unless it goes online dont bet your bottom dollar 💔😥
So hope everyone gets Corona
Already cancelled
With how bad the US is handling the current pandemic? No way, it's wayyyy too dangerous
Bruh 2020 is cancelled fam
Yipes commentates with so much heart. He's my favourite!
Yo, have you guys ever heard of Super Dragon Ball Z? The game still has a dedicated group of Japanese players and some players here in the states who are still holding tourneys over discord or at Round-1 Arcades. It’s such an overlooked and underrated game.
Super DBZ Discord:
discord.gg/fGt7D8D
Can we please give a moment and pay respects to DJ Blue J who recently passed away. R.I.P. 🙌
I’m not even a fighting game fan, but Yipes is entertaining as hell.
I wish other e sports communities would learn from his example , big prize pools are a blessing and a curse , It really doesnt matter to me if people arent that good cause they actually have a life rather than practice video games all day , and theyd just get together in there local communities and play some video games in the weekend , we need to go back to that sort of time .
Y'all need redo this documentary with UMVC3. He redid this again with evo
Yesss i love that the score esports doesn't just post main stream esport games like LoL and CSGO they follow the stories of games like Smash, mvc2. Love this chanel!
This was awesome to see my brotha Yipes get an escore video about him! At this rate I’m just hoping evo still happens to see this happen.
Yipes getting a feature. Nice
EVO PUT THIS GAME BACK.
Yipes inspires me to try to be funnier every time I listen to him. He's got the gift.
Also I remember watching BOTS2 live. It was the hypest shit ever.
MVC 2 is the only fighting game i enjoy so shout out tonYipes for keeping it live
The best commentator in the business!!
I honestly pray that Evo 2020 doesn't get canceled, even if it has to be a closed door event that only the participant can assist after medical certification and be stream only
Any game Yipes does commentary for is epic. He knows bust-ass when he sees it.
If MVC1-3 ever gets rereleased for Switch, Yipes needs to be in the commercial advertising it.
" *I CAN'T SEEEEEEEEEE!!! I CAN'T SEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!* "
Amazing video. Honestly this is why I really want MVC1-3 to be on Switch someday
When I first seen Yipes in 09 . I thought wow this guy is way to much for me to handle. Foolish me. It didn't take long for me to realise my error and what a God this man truly is. Every time he commentates is just out of this world with hype and excitement are the heart and soul of fighting games. He is the Absolute definition of Da Man.
Yipes if you read this I want you to know you are the heart and soul of the community and I appreciate everything you do but especially letting me watch capcom cup qualifier last year through your eyes. Hope you all the best and hope to see you back in action soon at tournaments and I'm sorry for your lose latelyxxxx
Sorry about my grammar
Wow... I remember going to Chinatown Fair growing up. They had every fighting game imaginable. Some of the best players in the world would be there. And everyone was cool, down to earth. I remember Justin Wong, Yipes etc. They were cool dudes. It was all good competition and good fun. Everyone was accepted. I was a pure noob, but everyone there taught me a lot and I was able to keep up with them eventually. Back then the games were just a quarter. They closed down in 2011, but reopened in 2012 under new management. But the new management got rid of alot of good games, and eliminated the coin option. They implemented some shitty card system where instead of using coins to play the games, you have to buy a card then add money to it. The card itself was pretty expensive alone. And they also raised the costs to play a game. Games used to be 25 cents or 50 cents to play. Now each costs about $2 to play. That sucks ass and a lot of people stopped going thrre because of that. Up until this pandemic they were still open and I still would go occasionally. Mostly everyone who used to go there either moved away or just stopped going. The fun, cool crowds that used to form are pretty much gone. eSports definitely has a lot to do with it. Because of eSports the arcade scene is pretty much dead. Kids these days are really missing out. Nothing beats having fun and meeting new people at the arcades and challenging people in person. For those of us who grew up in the arcade era, arcades feel like a relic of the past that will never come back. Had some great memories man. Miss that scene would make a comeback someday.
You know you are in for a good time if Yipes doing the commentaries.
This is why I love FGC. I love Melee first and foremost because of the history but it was just the tutorial for FGC.
Yipes is THE GOAT
Wow, I just knew this dude as a commentator for SF5 tournaments. Didn't know he was a legend. Mad respect!
Yipes Chris matrix and lee Chung are the greatest commentators of all time. Dudes have so much charisma and great sense of humor.