Nostalgia Alert: Celebrating 30 Years of Classic Fighting Games!

Can you believe it? Legendary fighting games like Street Fighter, Capcom vs. Marvel, and more have hit the big 3-0! These are the games that transported us back to the golden era of arcades, providing both a lunchtime escape and post-work showdowns. In this blog post, we're taking a trip down memory lane to relive those epic one-on-one battles against fellow gamers, often with complete strangers on the next arcade machine. Remember the good old days when we had those massive 40-50-inch screens and dedicated seats for our gaming extravaganzas? Oh, how times have changed!

Once upon a time, it was all about the immersive arcade experience. You'd stroll into the arcade after a long day of work, drop a few tokens into your favorite game, and face off against whoever happened to be waiting their turn. There was something undeniably electrifying about the intense competition and the adrenaline rush of going toe-to-toe with another human being right beside you. These classic fighting games had a unique charm that made every match memorable.

Fast forward to today, and the gaming landscape has evolved drastically. With the rise of consoles like the PS5, the gaming experience has shifted from the bustling arcade atmosphere to the comfort of our homes. While it's undeniably convenient to fire up your console and play from the couch, it's also true that the face-to-face interactions with strangers have become a thing of the past.

Nowadays, the multiplayer experience often revolves around connecting with friends online or engaging in couch co-op with family members if you're lucky. It's a different kind of fun, to be sure, but there's no denying the nostalgia we feel for those arcade showdowns with "player two" sitting just inches away.

So, here's to the classics that shaped our gaming journeys, reminding us of the days when we'd gather around those enormous screens, joysticks in hand, and prove our mettle in the heat of battle. While we may have bid farewell to those arcade glory days, the memories and friendships forged during those epic fights will always hold a special place in our hearts. #thoseWereTheDays

There is no such thing as a bad student only a bad teacher

 

I have given ad-hoc tution on Java programming at this fast food restaurant A&W at PJ which unfortunately has now closed down.

It's memorable to me because I had 2 students who failed their term exam and were retaking the subject. Students are weak in the subject which is not uncommon and not surprising because it was something very foreign to them. I was surprised when I saw how fast they understood and absorbed the material I gave them. Surprised because from experience, I know such students do not fail subjects. These were A plus calibre students! So the only conclusion was their teacher was really bad. Skipped over teaching some key topics essential for the exam or just presented them poorly.

This experience resonated deeply with the 1984 Karate Kid's powerful quote: "There is no such thing as a bad student, only a bad teacher." I am very average and definitely do not claim to an exceptional teacher or anything but it goes to show a bad teacher can lead students astray.''

Oh, both these students scored A's during their retake exams, something I had not a single doubt would be the result (which is saying a lot since I can't say that for my other students)