In our second episode from Combo Breaker 2024, we got a recipe for you. What do you get when you add passion for the game, add a few tablespoons of technical knowledge, a dash of player narrative and history, and combine until blended with a full serving of Black Girl Magic? The end result is none other than the always phenomenal I'munique Hill, better known as Iambic. Hailing from Houston, Texas; Iambic's love of 3D fighting games started back in the early 2000's with Tekken 4. A self-described \"Tekken 4 Apologist\", she's been calling the action in SoulCalibur and Tekken for 6 years now, and most recently added Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown to her repertoire. From being \"volun-told\" to do commentary at her hometown locals, Iambic's lent her voice to multiple online events including TampaNeverSleeps, Ladies Night FC, Ready or Not, and the Coinbox series. Offline, you've heard her at Texas Showdown, Summer Jam, NEC, CEO and EVO; both the online Sony events and Vegas! This weekend at CB 2024, she answered the call to handle VF5US with LimyPorcupine during All-In Together.
Flying under the banner of KDQ Gaming, she's been a vocal (no pun intended) advocate for the importance of online events, online experiences, and good netcode both prior to and following the restrictions during the height of the pandemic. While having a strong local scene, Iambic hasn't let up on fighting for the players who have a local but not the time, the players who have their closest local 2+ hours away, and the players who just want to enjoy fighting games with their friends. Establishing herself as a wealth of knowledge and personality, she's also used her platform to continue advocating for women in the FGC and highlighting the efforts of Black women in community spaces. We had the pleasure of catching up about her journey in the FGC, preparing for Tekken 8 as both a commentator and player, and being a beacon for women in the scene.
Please enjoy our conversation from CB 2024, and keep up with Iambic on socials!
Photo Credits: Ryan Glus Photos @ryanglus
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