The Excellent Adventures of Gootecks & Mike Ross Season 2 Ep. 5: CHEATERS NEVER WIN (SSF4 Gameplay)

Season 2 of Excellent Adventures kicks off with high stakes and creative challenges as Gootecks and Mike Ross host the NorCal crew—Filipino Champ, Ricky Ortiz, and John Choi—for a memorable SSF4 session. The episode lives up to its title when Filipino Champ spices things up with Seth against Hakan, then reimagines the one-button challenge with his own twist. Ricky steps up with Cammy in a rematch that picks up where the previous episode left off, while Mike Ross debuts his legendary E. Honda on the show for the first time, committing fully to an all-oicho strategy that promises chaos. Across five competitive sets, the crew tests different character matchups and self-imposed restrictions, proving that restraint and creativity can coexist in Street Fighter IV. The extended runtime reflects the genuine energy and back-and-forth banter that made these sessions a cornerstone of fighting game culture in 2010. Watch as unconventional strategies clash with established tournament play, and technical execution takes a backseat to pure competitive spirit and entertainment.