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Update: From 8/18/2011, JOYBOX will be closed forever.
« on: August 10, 2011, 01:37:15 AM »
Well you read the title.  Unfortunately, the business details aren't being disclosed, but Joybox is packing up shop.

Since it's original arcade release for Act Cadenza, Joybox has supported Melty Blood as it's main game (shared with Tekken) for years.  Much of the information on the wiki and mixups we use were invented at and spread through Joybox videos, so I think it goes without saying it will be deeply missed.   

Many of the top players gathered last Friday and throughout the week to see off Joybox, pictures of which I have uploaded below.  Players such as Inoshi, Udonge, T.I, Garu, Niiya, Hare, Shiki, You, among others have all visited in the past week.  It's rare for top players to gather outside of tournament, so the play level specifically last Friday was some of the highest Japan has offer.


On the far left: Udonge
Playing: Inoshi (Far) Shiki (Close)




That being said, I wouldn't fret for the future of Melty Blood, Mikado remains nearby as the top Melty Blood arcade in the Kanto region, with A-cho in I believe Kyoto and Gamesky in Nagoya.  I just thought I'd inform you guys as I believe this is a big loss to the arcade and overall melty fighting scene in general. 

I will be at Joybox as much as possible the 15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th and try to record the venue so you guys can get a good idea of what it's like. 
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Re: Update: From 8/18/2011, JOYBOX will be closed forever.
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2011, 01:46:18 AM »
Its sad that Joybox is closing.They always put up alot of content and very high quality gameplay.Hopefully the joybox regulars will keep the same passion for the game.
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Re: Update: From 8/18/2011, JOYBOX will be closed forever.
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2011, 02:31:26 AM »
Need anime plot to save arcade.

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Re: Update: From 8/18/2011, JOYBOX will be closed forever.
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2011, 03:21:50 AM »
Jesus, are you serious?

This is sad, I loved joybox videos.

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Re: Update: From 8/18/2011, JOYBOX will be closed forever.
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2011, 09:53:30 AM »
well this sucks moist balls. there goes the chance of ever seeing a decent f-ciel come out of japan. joxbox has/had a good variety of characters being displayed in the vids they upped and I was patiently waiting for an f-ciel user to spawn from the shadows, ending the horrible streak of sadness. but instead, we're stuck w/ ragu =(.
zar are you even aware that your attitude is what drove people off in the first place. i think zar's attitude is worse than all of that. cause neither of you guys mean anything. but zar can poison shit around him. zar's the one that gets personal online and does realtalk that's out of line.

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Re: Update: From 8/18/2011, JOYBOX will be closed forever.
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2011, 11:32:17 AM »
Too bad, i like watching Joybox videos.

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Re: Update: From 8/18/2011, JOYBOX will be closed forever.
« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2011, 03:34:19 PM »
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Re: Update: From 8/18/2011, JOYBOX will be closed forever.
« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2011, 03:59:13 PM »
well this sucks moist balls. there goes the chance of ever seeing a decent f-ciel come out of japan. joxbox has/had a good variety of characters being displayed in the vids they upped and I was patiently waiting for an f-ciel user to spawn from the shadows, ending the horrible streak of sadness. but instead, we're stuck w/ ragu =(.

Look for A-cho videos.  They play Ciel more out in West Japan. 
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Re: Update: From 8/18/2011, JOYBOX will be closed forever.
« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2011, 04:33:21 PM »
Look for A-cho videos.  They play Ciel more out in West Japan. 
havent seen a good fciel come out of acho in ages =|

anyway, this made front pg of srk and komidol was credited lol. Good work. Guess we matter here in the US for the next 15mins or so.
zar are you even aware that your attitude is what drove people off in the first place. i think zar's attitude is worse than all of that. cause neither of you guys mean anything. but zar can poison shit around him. zar's the one that gets personal online and does realtalk that's out of line.

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Re: Update: From 8/18/2011, JOYBOX will be closed forever.
« Reply #10 on: August 10, 2011, 05:05:28 PM »
GenericSuperHero: komidol's not a nerd, he's a visionary
AnFox: H-mech IS a character.
Exciel: It's 2011, use whoever the hell you want already. Fuck haters and relish the salty tears that drip from their skulls as you stand victorious.

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Re: Update: From 8/18/2011, JOYBOX will be closed forever.
« Reply #11 on: August 10, 2011, 05:48:25 PM »
Very sad, Joybox made up a good portion of the countless hours of Melty I've watched.

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Re: Update: From 8/18/2011, JOYBOX will be closed forever.
« Reply #12 on: August 10, 2011, 07:13:30 PM »
I'm sad to see them go. I liked the videos they put out.

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Re: Update: From 8/18/2011, JOYBOX will be closed forever.
« Reply #13 on: August 10, 2011, 08:04:37 PM »
Look for A-cho videos.  They play Ciel more out in West Japan. 
havent seen a good fciel come out of acho in ages =|

anyway, this made front pg of srk and komidol was credited lol. Good work. Guess we matter here in the US for the next 15mins or so.

Keits or someone was probably bored & was lurking here so they found it, but enough with the procrastinating on my end, Joxbox going is truly a disaster & will be missed by all of us that not only play Melty, but other games as well, R.I.P JoxBox, twas a good run.
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Re: Update: From 8/18/2011, JOYBOX will be closed forever.
« Reply #14 on: August 10, 2011, 08:45:26 PM »
I was the one who tipped off Keits after putting it on our front page.

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Re: Update: From 8/18/2011, JOYBOX will be closed forever.
« Reply #15 on: August 10, 2011, 10:12:10 PM »
I was the one who tipped off Keits after putting it on our front page.

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Not exactly what I thought but close enough.
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Re: Update: From 8/18/2011, JOYBOX will be closed forever.
« Reply #16 on: August 15, 2011, 08:30:22 AM »
I took some video last Friday and also will be going tomorrow. 
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Re: Update: From 8/18/2011, JOYBOX will be closed forever.
« Reply #17 on: August 16, 2011, 11:42:55 PM »
wow...I'm like sadface right now.
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Re: Update: From 8/18/2011, JOYBOX will be closed forever.
« Reply #18 on: August 26, 2011, 08:11:41 AM »
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDFXpZBlpP8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLFePGPCbh0&feature=related

These two links are my final recordings on Joybox.  This is my final report on this topic.  Includes a special live recording of Niiya (C-Seifuku) vs Ashe (C-P.CL)
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