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ULTRA your PANTS!

June 4, 2014
Arcade Sticks, Gaming, GEEKMODE, Japan, Mad Catz, Ultra Street Fighter IV
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Just earlier today, Mad Catz Japan announced their latest collaboration with Capcom in the form of the Ultra Street Fighter IV Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition 2! Two models were detailed, one for the Xbox 360 and one that is compatible with both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4! Currently only slated for a Japan release, but Mad Catz did mention they are working on bringing it out to other markets. Click below for all the info!

Also, on a personal note. I was so excited for the announcement of this project. We worked really hard on this one and I’m just in love with the blue PS3/PS4 design. Please look forward to more news, SOON!

Simple Mods and FUN with the Mad Catz Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition 2!

May 31, 2014
Arcade Sticks, Collection, GEEKMODE, Mad Catz
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TE2_FUNOne thing that you NEED to know about me. I love arcade sticks and the sub-culture that it’s developed over the past decade that has dedicated itself to the pursuit of tech related goodness. Just earlier today I got together with fellow Mad Catz employees @userSDK & Nasty @n8nmonster to showcase what you can do with our latest flagship arcade stick controller, the Mad Catz Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition 2! Click below to check out all 5 videos!

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CONTEST! FightStick Giveaway!

May 26, 2014
Arcade Sticks, Events, Gaming, GEEKMODE, Life, Mad Catz
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CONTEST

UPDATE: The comment contest is now over and all entries after 10:00 AM PST on May 28, 2014 are not eligible to win the prize! Thanks everyone (all 400+ of you) for your entries! The winning entries are pictured below (click thumbnails to view)! Congratulations to Evan & Lenn! Our panel of judges picked you as the winners!

markman23_contest_evan_winnermarkman23_contest_lenn_winnerAlright followers! I wanted to do a cool giveaway for Memorial Day weekend! I’ll keep this short and sweet. This contest is open worldwide, so don’t hesitate to enter! The TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 Arcade FightStick TE S+ was a VERY important project for me. It was the FIRST official TEKKEN stick I worked on for a community that I love with all my heart. That being said, I want to give away one of these to you! They’re no longer being made, so this is your chance to win!

CONTEST PRIZE: 1 TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 Arcade FightStick TE S+ for PS3 and 1 Arcade FightStick Carrier (Messenger Bag) by Mad Catz

HOW TO ENTER: Leave a comment below and tell me WHAT got you into fighting games? My coworkers will help pick the winner on Wednesday, May 28, 2014! (Make sure you scroll all the way down to find the comment/reply box)!

June Gloom? Not THIS Year! Heading to Tokyo and Singapore!

May 20, 2014
Arcade Sticks, Events, Gaming, GEEKMODE, Life, Sneakers, Travel
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AKIHABARAJune is when it starts to get busy. It starts off with a bang with the 2014 Electronics Entertainment Expo, better known as E3! One of the most wonderful times of the year where the gaming industry comes together to show off their big guns and set the pace for their year. I have the privilege of working in the game industry and I will be busting my ass off to prepare for E3 & beyond! I’ll need a little break though. Sometimes you NEED to take some time off and just enjoy life. That’s exactly what I’m doing after E3. Vacation destination? Tokyo and Singapore.

I’m no stranger to these faraway lands, quite the contrary. I’ve been there a few times each the past couple of years. I’ll be doing my usually GEEKMODE hunt of sneakers, arcade sticks, gaming goods and whatever else tickles my fancy. While in Singapore I’ll be representing Mad Catz and attending SEAM 2014 (South East Asia Majors), a major fighting game tournament for the surrounding countries. Stay tuned to my twitter & instagram for the latest pictures of food, cool stuff and whatever else I encounter.

I Like Chun-Li. Yup Yup Yup.

September 26, 2010
Arcade Sticks, Life
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I like Chun-Li.

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Check out my modded Chun-Li TE ‘S’ ! Modded with a Cthulhu to work on both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Yellow Mad Catz bezel. Clear Mad Catz dust washer & shaft cover set. Swapped out the default Sanwa buttons for the blue (6) and yellow (2) scheme. Yellow Sanwa LB-35 ball top. ♥

The only thing I’m not doing right now is wearing my Mad Catz shirt! BTW, look at Kayane rockin’ her limited edition Chun-Li FightStick and wearing the LE Chun-Li inspired shirt!

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NOTE: Mad Catz does not condone/advise you to modify your sticks/therefore voiding your warranty.

almost. evo.

July 5, 2010
Arcade Sticks, Life
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First ninja-shots of the Mad Catz Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition GOLD for EVOLUTION 2010:

Only 24 of these arcade sticks were made. The only chance to get a hold of one of these is by either placing top eight in Super Street Fighter IV at EVO2010, winning the ladies SSFIV event, OR via raffle live at the event or by watching the EVO2K live stream! More pics below…
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