Capcom-Unity has posted the third part of their interview with Street Fighter legend, Daigo Umehara. Fighting around the world vs. fighting in Japan. Do you change your play style?
I do. It’s because there is a trend in fighting style. Let me explain to you in rock/scissors/paper game. Say, in Japan, there is a trend of using rock because of the shared information that it’s the best and that point, scissors are not popular, and I would use a paper against rock trend. But I don’t know what the trend is the US, so in order to find that out, I tend to play prudently in the beginning. And what’s good about the match system there is that they let me play many more matches, so it works the best.
Are there any drawbacks to your skill and celebrity? Do you wish you were not famous?
As people’s expectations grow, the more I [feel] pressured. But I am confident that I have worked so hard to not to let that influence my play.
If my gameplay had not been recognized, I think I would have become a delinquent child having worked so hard! (laughs)
@ Ex_Ein
"If Togeki and EVO were on the same day, which would you attend? Why?
Without hesitation and without doubt, EVO! I've been telling everyone about this (Seth, I'm not trying to get on your good side!) There are several reasons. The biggest reason is the tournament rules. Not limited to Togeki, but many tournaments in Japan do give players only one chance, one match. You lose once, and you are done. I find that very dissatisfying. A player like me who practices so hard for a tournament doesn't get to try out what he has worked for. If we lose in the first round, which can happen to every dedicated and strong player, there is no other chance. We are just left with frustration. The amount of efforts we pour into the event and the moment do not match up for the opportunity we are given. On the other hand, EVO gives every player a fair chance and every player can have fun playing and leave with satisfaction. We all can show the result of days and hours of our hard work. Even if you lose, you can admit your loss and leave in content. And the prize is bigger! That certainly helps too. All in all, EVO is kind to all fighting players. EVO is dedicated for us, and that's why I love EVO.
Food for thought:
Nurses (RN - not LPN or NP) in the U.S. can exceed well beyond the $120,000.00USD mark per year. Not exactly the sort of salary to snivel at, IMO.
If Japan is even half-way close to this salary for their nurses, this kid ought to be "set for life" (after paying for school of course) even without his fighting game notoriety helping along the way.
I heard Daigo was using a Dell Streak at the last tourney. You can see one here, http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/29/de...
Reading this section of the interview was probably one of the best things I've ever read. I had to make an account to say that some people never really find something they're in tune with and not happy with in life. It's a good thing to know that arguably the top player in the world, reinforces the statement of people finding something beyond the aspect of gaming itself. Very good interview that all should read.