Look Sports Media – Fighting game legend Victor "Punk" Woodley unleashed a furious tirade on social media following his shocking loss at Evo Japan. The reigning Street Fighter 6 champion blamed a malfunctioning PlayStation 5 for his defeat in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, claiming the console’s issues directly impacted his gameplay. This isn’t the first time Punk has encountered technical difficulties at Evo Japan; he reported similar problems during last year’s Street Fighter 6 competition.
Punk’s frustration boiled over on X (formerly Twitter), where he didn’t mince words: "PS5 is so ass," he declared. "If this PS5 problem persists and TOs just keep making players lose games to things that aren’t them actually losing…I will personally stop attending tournaments." He described the malfunction as causing his controller to "walk backwards," rendering his inputs unreliable. This echoes complaints from other players who experienced overheating PS5 consoles and unresponsive controllers during the tournament.
The incident has sparked a heated debate. While some accuse Punk of using the technical issues as a convenient excuse, the sheer number of players reporting similar problems points to a more significant issue with the tournament’s infrastructure. The repeated occurrence of PS5 malfunctions at Evo Japan raises serious questions about the tournament organizers’ preparedness and their choice of hardware.
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Punk, known for his exceptional skill and competitive spirit, isn’t just venting frustration; he’s highlighting a systemic problem that could undermine the integrity of professional fighting game competitions. With the Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves World Championship looming, the pressure is on tournament organizers to address these persistent technical issues and ensure a fair playing field for all competitors. Will they heed Punk’s warning, or will the PlayStation 5 continue to be the unexpected villain of the fighting game scene?
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