🎤 B4 Interviews The Origins of the Fighting Game Community (Before EVO)🎤

🎤 B4 Interviews – Voices of the Early FGC | Before EVO, There Was B4 🎮

Step back into the golden age of competitive fighting games — the year 2000, where the arcade was home, the players were pioneers, and the passion was raw. This rare collection of B4 interviews captures the personalities, rivalries, and heart behind the community that would become EVO.

🎥 Hosted by:
Javier Moreno — taking us deep into the minds of the early greats and the rising stars of the B4 era.

👑 Featuring the Legends & OGs of the Fighting Game Community:

Derek "Omni" Daniels – Early FGC historian and voice of reason behind the sticks.

Davis "AThor" Wright – A competitor with insight into the heart of Street Fighter competition.

Da’ Flipmeign (Mark Acero) – Bringing energy, humor, and heart to every scene.

Tommy "Waterboy" Ho – Known for his passion and fierce dedication to the game.

Chris "Neokidd" Smith – The new blood of the arcade, ready to make his mark.

Jef "Crowbait" Perlman – Sharp, fearless, and full of energy, embodying the B4 spirit.

David "Sirlin" Sirlin – Game designer, competitor, and strategist — the mind behind the meta.

Tammy "GummyDrop" Le – Alex Valle’s girlfriend at the time; a genuine voice from inside the early FGC circle.

Tin "SoupKing" Ang – Known for wit, warmth, and arcade stories that defined an era.

Jason "Apoc" Gonzalez – A street-level legend with insight into competition and culture.

Mang "Bebe" Nguyen – John Choi’s girlfriend at the time — representing the behind-the-scenes support that powered the scene.

Henry Cen – A true NYC arcade godfather and FGC cornerstone.

Arturo Sanchez – The East Coast prodigy whose legacy continues to shape competitive play.

Tamara Katepoo – Producer for JabStrongFierce Productions, helping immortalize this piece of history.

Jay "Viscant" Snyder – One of the earliest analytical minds in the FGC.

Joey "Mr. Wizard" Cuellar – The future co-founder of EVO, standing at the crossroads of what would become fighting game history.

🔥 Experience the roots, the rivalries, and the respect that built the foundation of competitive gaming as we know it today.

🎮 Before streams. Before sponsorships. Before EVO. There was B4.

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