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THE WILL TO KEEP WINNING: JAPAN'S FIRST PRO GAMER SHARES HIS PAH TO SUCCESS IN GAMING AND BEYOND

Daigo Umehara


 

Follow Daigo on his road to pro, beginning with his childhood love of games, his search for community in the arcades, and his first international victory at age 17 in the 1998 Street Fighter Alpha 3 World Championships against American champion Alex Valle.


Get an insider’s account of “EVO Moment # 37: The Beast Is Unleashed,” the most famous comeback in fighting game history, against long-time rival Justin Wong in Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike.


Hear the real story behind Daigo’s mysterious disappearance from the fighting game scene and detour into the mahjong world, his personal low point, and his triumphant return from retirement in the 2009 EVO Street Fighter IV Grand Finals. Be Like Ryu: Learn from Daigo’s mix of stoic dedication, love for the game, and practice practice practice, as the Japanese master describes how to stay on top while constantly evolving, avoiding complacency, and seeking out new challenges.

 

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9784093884860

2016

192

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2016

192

 

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Publishers: #Shogakukan (Shogakukan, Inc.)

Languages: #English

Year: #Year2016

Genres: #Esports


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