The Man Who Revived This Dead Game From a Basement 

This video was likely made before it happened, but the BOTS venue was the home of Josemiguel "BlueJ" Henriquez, who just passed away a few days ago after spending at least a week in the hospital for COVID-19 infection. May he rest in peace.

This is really special timing. A real east coast cornerstone of the Marvel2 community just passed away due to covid. Yipes held The Battle of the Strongest series at this mans house. Marvel 2 wouldnt have this renaissance without The Uop, Rest in Love Jose "BlueJ" Henrique!

Yipes be that village elder that's been through it all and is still teaching the new guard

Dude, Yipes is such a cool dude. He’s just one of those figures in the FGC that no one hates. He’s the guy that made me get into the FGC with his commentary. He’s hella cool, I wanna meet him some day.

“Meteors in ass. This is JUSTICE!!!” Love yipes commentaries. It is the only thing that keeps me watching. I don't think I've ever been emotionally invested in a video. I had so much anger towards Filipono Champ like you wouldn't believe.

Yall shouldve reached out to Yipes to fact check this video, in his latest podcast he mentioned how disappointed and disrespected he felt watching this video. There so many things left out that could have been avoided had yall reached out personally for a fact check

I'm a simple man; I see Yipes, I click. My favourite FG caster and MvC player

I can't forget when Yipes genuinely shed tears for Mahvel when it ended up getting a spot at EVO 2017. He led a community to donate for a chance to give Marvel 3 a proper send-off and it was an emotional roller coaster ride but he did it for the love of a game that potentially saved his life from the streets. He might as well be a character in Mahvel cause to me, he's a hero.

"Are you ready for the fight of your life?" I love this line

He deserves his own documentary

You should've down the video of yipes crying when Marvel 3 hit the fundraising goal to be at EVO one last time. I don't think anything better showcases his immense passion for his scene and community than that. A bit less FGC content than usual lately, but as a Marvel 3 player and New Yorker, thank you for showing people a slice of our amazing scene.

in this house, we STAN yipes

Yipes is maybe the best caster in e-Sportsl. Besides being an amazing caster I had the opportunity to meet the guy and he is actually one of the coolest dudes ever. You da best Yipes.

Can't bring up BOTS without paying respect the uop, rest in peace to brother bluej. He's the reason battle of the strongest could even happen.

I was 12 when OG MVC came out and it was amazing especially in the arcades. People are so hype and trying to learn good combos one token at a time. Damn I miss those days

WHENS MAHVEL ITS MAHVEL BABY

Yipes is the hype guy in the FGC that people say “he’s the Yipes of” other games. Dude’s a legend.

Thanks theScore! I was big into the marvel 3 scene and never got to see the OG's play marvel 2! Prolly never woulda heard of this tourney without y'all!!

I would love to see more videos about small scenes that continue to exist from community efforts. Tell me stories about the Halo 1 community, tell me stories about the Smash 64 community, tell me stories about the Catherine community, or the Def Jam Fight for New York community, or whatever. All of them have great stories I feel.

IFC Yipes. The man who lives and breathes MvC.

Great to see Yipes get some more shine! This man has kept me always looking at the game when he’s on the mic!! Legend and true OG of the game! Thanks for all those quotes we use!!

Yipes is an FGC legend. I don't think anyone loves fighting games more than him, certainly no one loves MvC2 more. He's an inspiration to anyone who falls in love with a game and wants to show others how awesome it is. And don't even get me started on his commentary, hilarious and dynamic, he has spit over any game with his wordplay and energy

Yipes will forever be a massive inspiration. He’s gonna die before he ever even thinks about retiring from this scene! Much love to the dedicated commentator and EVO-Champ who inspired me to play Marvel.

Marvel vs Capcom Infinite: “I used Marvel to destroy Marvel.”

This is great! And I appreciate you giving this man his flowers “WHILE!” He’s still here. Yipes is absolutely 1 of the TOP best in the world Marvel Players. And TOP FG commentators. He came a long way for sure, with humbleness. His history coming up in his local FGC, reminds me of how my connection with my family and friends grew up playing fighting games. Straight grind for hours and FUN! The passion all behind it. Though he may not care, I absolutely think he is the reason for resurrecting MVC, a few times! Especially for EVO2020. The timing and success between BOTS 2 & 3 to EVO announcing MVC2 was way too coincidental. Yipes is a OG legend for sure!! And I’m glad he’s getting the full respect he deserves. Big Shoutout to Yipes, Man. RIP “BlueJ”

Finally, Yipes gets the love he deserves.

Yipes has been the most enjoyable people to hear cast anything and is up there for getting me into watching the FGC scene. Love this man!

Man I forgot how much I love the energy watching Mahvel in 2009. Nothing like FGC.

Can't believe Yung Art (Arturo Sabin) wasn't even mentioned, that dude is one the founding fathers of the FGC and is one of the biggest contributors to FGC content creation. He helps events like BotS by providing the highest quality equipment possible (fully modded HD Dreamcasts, professional-grade streaming equipment), he also helps by promoting the events and raising money for the players who compete in them. Arturo deserves recognition for all great things he does to help keep the FGC prosperous.

Y'all did the mvc2 wrong this is what yipes and matrix was talking about on the pod

Man Yipes always been a real one. I’m glad we can watch such raw, authentic, old school style tournaments like BOTS. Definitely an inspiration to the FGC. #LongLiveYipes

I wouldn't be surprised if people started reviving Dead Games from a Decade ago because of the Quarantine

His commentary is just unique, humble and hilarious on another level which rarely any game player/streamer has.

FINALLY. One of the best commentators in ALL of esports. PERIOD. I remember going to Chinatown Fair back in the late 90's. Play ANY fighting game you want in there as well as DDR.

This was a great video. Saw it in my timeline. Yipes is such a cool dude. I miss marvel vs. Capcom 2, I miss arcades, I miss live reactions. Keep up the good work.

Mr. Wizard: Marvel isn’t going to be at Evo because I feel like no one is playing it. Also Mr. wizard: this game that isn’t even out yet is going to be at Evo

Love this one, Yipes adds the passion that so many communities lack. I’ve always thought MvC2 and Third Strike deserve a Melee-esque Renaissance. Maybe a Co-Op Cup vid later this year??

Yipes is my favorite commentator. he makes it fun and exciting and he is hilarious . big facts

This almost brought a tear to my eye. Great work!

Mvx2 is the only game that can be given an award still till today it's the game that wins hearts to play with passion an addiction

This channel makes me feel some typa way bout a game i’ve never played

i saw the thumbnail and my heart dropped, my all-time favourite in the FGC

The fighting game arcade scene reminds me so much of battle rap's beginnings on the streets or in small shops. It was so crazy, rude, and hype. I'm so glad Yipes and others are still showing love to MVC2 because it truly is one of the greatest games of all time.

I love this it’s crazy to see that other people truly recognize mvc2’s greatness

i love yipes! thank you for making this video

As much as i like the video, and having my footage featured in it, this is probably the worst possible time to release the video AND refer to the person who gave us the space to do it as "some dude". I subscribe to this channel and i love the content, and i know the content creator means well, but this hit real close to home at the worst time. Rest in Paradise my brother Jose-miguel "Blue J" Henriquez.

Yipes was the first person I ever really discovered in the fgc and probably was the reason I got so into the FGC all the way back in 2008/2009. The dude is just so genuine and is one of a kind. Every once in a while you see someone else try to replicate him but you can't. The man is pure lightning in a bottle. I honestly want a new Marvel game so that Yipes can be happy and body people more than getting to play it myself.

This video is the definition of greatness!

I briefly spoke to Yipes while visiting NLBC during a New York trip. He's just as cool to talk to in person as he is while playing/commentating. Big ups to Yipes the OG!

WE GOT A YIPES VIDEO? Incredible video for a man who deserves it

Had to downvote when you said BOTS was held in "some dudes basement" R.I.P. Blue J.

I really love your FG Content , it is awesome. Thank you Guys.

Yipes commentates with so much heart. He's my favourite!

Shoutouts to this game for introducing me to the FGC. Without this game, i wouldn't even know that fighting games even had a tournament scene and I wouldn't have gotten introduced to such great players like Yipes and Justin Wong. I miss MvC2 to this day. I watch BOTS2 a lot because it brought me back to the arcade scene where it was gritty and people had the hunger to just perform and put on a show. This game changed lives and brought the FGC to the forefront. Last and certainly not least, RIP BlueJ aka "The UOP." Without him lending his basement for the action-packed tournament that is BOTS2, BOTS2 may have not been possible. Watching him pop off against Mike Infinite after he beat him in BOTS2 was classic lol. You will be missed brotha!

I’ve never even played this game and I still found this video entertaining

Great video bro ...keep doing it

Yesss i love that the score esports doesn't just post main stream esport games like LoL and CSGO they follow the stories of games like Smash, mvc2. Love this chanel!

Subbed and liked, love watching yipes commentate and play.

Amazing video. Honestly this is why I really want MVC1-3 to be on Switch someday

Yipes's commentary is why I started watching EVO in the first place.

This dude is my fav commentator of all time in Esports/FGC/Gaming

This was awesome to see my brotha Yipes get an escore video about him! At this rate I’m just hoping evo still happens to see this happen.

I love Yipes because his hype feels genuine.

I only knew he was the best commentator in eSports before I even knew he was an EVO champ salute to IFC Yipes

Yipes is amazing and awesome. Best commentary ever!

"Scoops, Scoops, Scoops, Scoops", Never got old.

Rest in peace Blue J a main reason marvel 2 is at evo. THANKYOU TO THE OG'S. My condolences to his friends and family.

i first saw him from fighterZ, it was my first time interested in a fighting game and his commentary made it 10 times better then it was, the way he said things and energy level really hyped up every match and made a hype match a legendary one. Can tell he loves what he's doing and hopes he keep doing it

“Where’s Yipes?!?!?” for commentary is said more than “WHEN’S MAHVEL?!?!?”, Yipes just makes every stream better

This isn't just the story of MvC2. It's also the story of how Yipes replaced fat with muscle. Which you can see in the video.

Yipes is an OG legend. Always bring the hype when him and Chris Matrix would commentary on UMVC3 hypest shit. Love this dude.

About time you guys repped Yipes!

Yipes is a natural born leader, you can see it when he speaks people around him listen. He will always do great on what ever he wishes.

Mr. Wiz: and its..........gone.

You know you are in for a good time if Yipes doing the commentaries.

one thing Yipes shows is that tournaments don't need to big to be amazing or hype sometimes even the smallest of tournaments are truly what it means to love fighting games

Good work on the video. I did not know alot of this.

yipes getting the recognition he needs love to see it!!!!

Nothing less than beautiful, I'm 44, played all the m vs cap, sf versions, this vid moved me where I saw before me, my friends, my bdrms in dif' apts over the years, sober, drunk, serious, laughing and talking shit getting annihilated or giving out ass beatings, bets, competitions, best of whatever, lovely, THANK YOU AND PEACE AND LOVE TO ALL TRUE HEADS THAT DO IT FOR THE GLORY OF COMPETTION AND FUN, oh I forgot, it was so fly to have music on one's own whether hip hop or rock [old and new] blasting in the background while having the video game blasting simultaneously, aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, blessed is youth...

This story reminds me of Melee. Both were games that were hype on release. Both faded when sequels came out (Brawl and MVC Infinite) , but both came back when those sequels couldn't hold up. Last gasp tournaments (Revival of Melee and Battle of the Strongest 2 ) breathed new life and brought these games back.

That is awesome. I miss playing games like that. Where people are actually in the room

The best guy to give commentary

Passion breeds passion.

I can still remember watching players in WoF and Timezone playing this game. It was fun and has an few audience specially on afternoon after school

Wow, I just knew this dude as a commentator for SF5 tournaments. Didn't know he was a legend. Mad respect!

The best commentator in the business!!

That was beautiful dude.

When I first seen Yipes in 09 . I thought wow this guy is way to much for me to handle. Foolish me. It didn't take long for me to realise my error and what a God this man truly is. Every time he commentates is just out of this world with hype and excitement are the heart and soul of fighting games. He is the Absolute definition of Da Man. Yipes if you read this I want you to know you are the heart and soul of the community and I appreciate everything you do but especially letting me watch capcom cup qualifier last year through your eyes. Hope you all the best and hope to see you back in action soon at tournaments and I'm sorry for your lose latelyxxxx

Mad love for yipes 🤘🏼🤘🏼

So many tournaments I watched only to listen to Yipes commentary! How the hell this man never blew up hard on twitch idk

Yipes is MARVEL! Love him.

Yipes one of the GOATs , & thats an understatement

I'm not even a fan of Fighting games but I'm loving this kind of content

Yipes getting a feature. Nice

I’m not even a fighting game fan, but Yipes is entertaining as hell.

El Yipes! Im glad I played a few sets of MvC2 with Yipes in Mexico, he is a cool man.

Nice to see FGC people finally taking notes from Melee. Always nice to see more scenes growing stronger.

Saw a picture of yipes and knew it would be a good watch

Disappointing that the writer went for a "some dude's basement" angle instead of crediting who else was involved with the event. I missed this game so much and it’s been amazing to see it back with BOTS2 and the low tier tourneys at D-CAVE this year. Thank you to the OGs for keeping MvC2 alive and rest in peace Josemiguel "BlueJ" Henriquez 💙

The BEST fighting game commentator out there hands down!!