For those of you that diligently watched all of Nintendo's online streams during E3, a highlight moment came towards the end of the ARMS Invitational event. The game's producer, Kosuke Yabuki, gave a masterclass in technique as he took on and defeated the tournament winner. The manner in which he won, and his sheer coolness, won him a lot of fans right away; those with long memories may have also recalled his gaming skills from a Mario Kart 8 Direct in the Wii U generation.
Now we have a fresh episode of Nintendo Minute in which Mr. Yabuki gives some very useful tips for those still getting to grips with the game - some key points include not throwing both punches at the same time, and also resisting the urge to constantly jump dodge. There's more besides, and it's interesting to see Kit and Krysta improving as they start following his advice.
In case you missed Yabuki-san's efforts in the ARMS Invitational, check it out below.
Are you playing a lot of ARMS at the moment?
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I think i need to know Defensive Tactics for ARMS.
When i play Animal Boxing NDS, I always hold X button with Left thumb to cover punches from my opponent while my right hand keep busy with stylus to unleash punches. Hehehe...
ARMS is so fun, but I'm so bad at it. I rely too much on grabs, and I struggle in level 4 ranked battles.
I have yet to play ARMS, but thanks to Yabuki, I might have a good start
I would like to play arms, but I'm waiting for Nintendo to replace my defective joy cons. If it had some apps on it maybe I could watch some Netflix or YouTube while I was waiting on Nintendo. Ugh ☹️
@BornInNorway81 I'm rank 7 right now. Pretty much no one uses grabs unless off of a really good stun (or Ninjara and Kid Cobra players). They're powerful but they can really screw you over if you miss.
I played ARMS for the first time last night and it is legit fun! Motion controls was all I used. What a workout!
Also, Mr. Yabuki is the man! D:
Motion controls is the only way to play this properly. Trying to click the left analog stick while dodging is impossible.
This game is so much fun and has far exceeded my expectations. I've played it for 10 days straight since it's release. I'm not that good compared to some online players but I don't care I'll just play more, have more fun and get better. Mr.Yabuki holy crap is he amazing at moving and dodging attacks 😳. I would be shocked if anyone could beat that guy in Arms. I was playing half and half motion and button controls but last 4-5 days it's been all motion 🤘🤘🤘
I played ARMS for the first time last night.
Really enjoyed it. Completed lvl 1 and 2.
Can't get past the second fight on lvl 3 so I obviously need to practice more.
I was cautious of going online for fear of being made a laughing stock; becoming frustrated at being constantly beaten and being put off from playing again.
However I found I won as many as I lost.
What I also like is that if someone rage quits you get the financial reward as compensation.
Oh and it's a great workout, my heart rate was peaking at 120bmp.
@Bengals76 Have you not got Netflix or YouTube on the device you're commenting with now?
Yes, but I can't take my iMac from room to room, or on vacation. I would like my kids to be able to do those things.
I didn't buy ARMS. But really glad that Nintendo pulled a Splatoon yet again with a new IP!
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