AWT PLATINUM EVENT - Strive Top 8 - Frosty Faustings XVIII 2026 GGST Guilty Gear Tourney

Watch Frosty Faustings XVIII's AWT Platinum qualifier top 8, where Tampa's finest compete in Guilty Gear Strive across eight rounds of intense bracket play. The tournament features memorable matchups including Dany "El Maza" opening with Ky against UMISHO's Chipp, Hotashi bringing Bridget to bear against Walter's Millia, and RedIAmNot piloting Goldlewis through the bracket. The bracket progresses from opening matches through losers' quarters and semis, culminating in a grand final that determines the Arc World Tour representative. Commentators Dostrow and KingJobber guide viewers through critical moments and player decision-making. From early pool matches at 00:13 through the decisive grand final at 01:28:49, this event captures the competitive depth and character diversity that define the modern Strive meta at a premier fighting game circuit. Whether tracking a single player's run or analyzing how different characters navigate the field, this top 8 delivers the technical gameplay and high-stakes moments that make arcade fighter tournaments essential viewing for the FGC.