Game Plugs

Are Asians genetically superior at playing Street Fighter 2 and other Capcom arcade games?

I've studied and practiced for over 10 years, and no matter what, I cannot beat them. I usually pick Blanka, but I also like Dhalism, Ryu or Ken. I've read the FAQs, bought the magazines and guides in the 90s, and played countless hours against the computer. Yet, I immediately get my killed when playing against an Asian or I'm assuming an Asian because the gametag usually has "azn" or some anime reference in there. They also choose Ryu and never Ken, so thats a dead giveaway. Should I give up or keep on trying to get better? I really like this game and I want to win.

Public Comments

1. No, many Asians are just into video games a lot. Nothing wrong with that, though, so am I. Anyway, no, I don't believe they are.
2. Maybe they just play more then you
3. Wow. No actually they are not. Despite popular belief however your friend might be praticing harder than you.
4. asians invented street fighter . so of course any asian that plays it is really good.
5. Yes.
6. don't give up. just because they're asian it doesn't mean that they are the best. i mean, i am an asian but i am not good at playing any games. what i'm saying is that all of us are good at different ways.
7. Maybe it's a psychological thing, and when you play against an asian, you immediately feel apprehensive by them and your mind transcends into a thought of something like: "IT'S AN ASIAN!! I'M GONNA F*** YOU UP AND TAKE YOU BACK TO ASIA!!! Can I beat him?! CAN I BEAT HIM?!" You then lose concentration on the game itself while lost in the twilight zone, and therefore lose the fight. Hey nothing personal, just an idea.
8. never give up,its just the fact that they might have focused to much of there life into that game and nothing else matters. much less there not genetically superior.
9. hahaha i used to love Street Fighter....not a fan anymore. no not all asians are good at video games or things like that. it depends on how much time you spend on it.
10. Blanka is rated as the lowest tiered character in SF2, also any Shotokan character is a counter pick against him. I suggest you practice up more on Ken if that's who you like, but which version are you playing? Depending on which one (ie. Champion, Super Turbo) I'd recommend either Ryu, Sagat, or Bison. Balrog is tough but by far the best rushing character.