Combo Breaker felt different this year—in a good way. From packed venues and old-school FGC energy to massive reveals like Yujiro in Tekken 8, Azula gameplay, and 2XKO debates, there was no shortage of chaos. Plus, Mezza gives a full boots-on-the-ground report after competing, exploring the floor, and surviving the post-tournament madness.

Hosts

Andres Mirandes

Video gaming runs in his blood and competition plagues his mind. From the earliest days in the now extinct arcades, to the eSports competitive scene, he looks forward to the next game to test his skills. No stranger to rising salt levels.

Jeremiah Ward

Got his start gaming with his two cousins and brother at his aunts house. They had to always play in secret, but he fell in love with fighting games when he got his first taste of an arcade in Maryland. Now looks to grow the community.

Gabriel Medina

I've been playing video games for a while now. I enjoy racing games, RPGs, but spend most of my time with fighting games. My first goal was to get better than my brothers, but now I strive to be better than most while also teaching others.

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