Daigo Umehara 2009 Gamestop World Championship Street Fighter IV Interview

Crackfiend and the crew spend a little time asking Daigo some questions about the game. Sorry about the audio quality- it was loud as hell in there! Check the transcript below.


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Transcript: 1st Question from Anthony: How does the competition in Japan compare to the United States? [Shino Translation: The venue is definitely bigger in the states, but in number, though I dont know the size of this event, I think you see more people at events like this one in Japan. What I really like about in the US is though the fans know how to create an exciting atmosphere for the players. ] [Oichi Translation: he said that the is US strong but Japan has more players and US get more riled up for events like this and said it's good that they get that way] Daigo/Shino: There are more competitors in the USA but more "number 1's" gather in Japan... (?).. and he hopes to see more people later on.. there are more fans that gather here and gives them the opportunity to do their best. [iPlayWinner Notes: Seems he doesnt really know about the competition in the USA yet but likes the fact that there are so many fans and people looking to play it so it will help people get better.] 2nd Question: Richard Li: Who is your biggest threat in Japan and who is your biggest threat in the USA? Shiuno: In this game? Richard Li: Yes Street Fighter 4. Daigo: Dosent know the big players in USA so has no answer, but dosent know who his main threat is in Japan either. [Oichi Translation: I know the rival question he says he doesn't know for overseas, and Japan he's like "...I don't really know who, that's tough to say" it's kinda like he's saying there's too many to name one person] Richard Li: What about Iyo? Daigo: Haha sure. Haunts Question: Whats the number one thing you can do to get better in Street Fighter? Shino: Thats a difficult question! Shino: Is there a grappling system? Richard Li: Oh throwing! Daigo/Shino: He doesnt like that system and the trick, but its very important so if you can nail that you will do well in this game. Haunts: So throwing is the best thing you can learn, ok! [Oichi Translation: for the throwing system it seems that he is talking not only about throwing itself but throw escaping as well i.e. knowing when to escape, how to do option select, etc.] [Shino Notes: Throwing is referred to as the grappling system in Japan. Daigo thinks it works against the beauty of fighting games and dislikes it What does he mean? Stay tuned for more on Capcom Unity...?] Anthony Question 4: Why did you come back to play Street Fighter 4? Daigo/Shino: As you know he has stayed away from fighting games for a while, but he decided to come back because its the latest title from CAPCOM, fighting game from CAPCOM, the games CAPCOM is known for. He wanted to see how it worked for him and it works well for him so he continues to play it becuase he enjoys it!

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[TehPyroFang]

dude.. your an idiot.

he is japanese... he doesnt have to know how to speak english..

PLUS!!!!! what has language got to do with gaming? you could be deff and dum and still be the worlds best gamer.

If you dont know that... then I dont think gaming is for you... go build a sandcastle or kick a ball around outside, loser.

[Spaceweed10]

Why is that funny? He's Japanese, you cock...

[interestingvids]

@TehPyroFang yeah because playing soccer makes you way more of a loser than playing Street Fighter.

Please stop pretending that you possess any intelligence TehPyroFang and ignore retards such as yourself.

[MrRiceRocketXBL]

@TehPyroFang I'm not so sure about dumb... but I get your point! Right on!

[pcutta24]

Daigo will not tell you anything that will help you beat him LOL...

[000VI000]

@XIIIAnthology "could have been learned english.." - never heard an English speaker talk that way.

[Hikusaak4]

@XIIIAnthology He hasn't been going to International tournaments as much that it'd warrant it when he can just have his translator with him, and focus on other things.

[XIIIAnthology]

coming from the guy who favorites tea parties in DC

[mac197710]

::sigh:: Fail!

[bumfire007]

what if he didn't want to. Not alot English players know Japanese to where they can talk it fluently. what is the big deal.

[KeemLegendPA]

@XIIIAnthology You a funny cat, you know you won't,but to be beat by special ed like in the "Ringer" is pathetic. But is he earning a living of his success? Now is the time to make a career move, like hosting Ninja Warrior or the likes. You can't stay #1 for long... New Faces will Appear for the title.

[XIIIAnthology]

As long as this guy has been playing sf period he could have been learned english..