Meet CoolCat
CoolCat is a dynamic voice in the Minnesota Fighting Game Community (FGC), bringing energy and enthusiasm as a commentator, content creator, and community leader. Whether he’s calling matches at RunTheMix (RTM) tournaments, analyzing matchups on stream, or keeping the hype alive as the lead commentator at Retro Black Sheep events, he’s dedicated to making the FGC an exciting and welcoming space for all.
As a lead commentator and key organizer for RTM, CoolCat plays a vital role in shaping the local scene, hosting tournaments for titles like Street Fighter 6, Guilty Gear Strive, Tekken 8, and Street Fighter: Third Strike. His Twitch streams blend high-energy gameplay, insightful breakdowns, and a strong sense of community that keeps viewers engaged.
Beyond commentary, CoolCat is also a skilled video editor and event host, bringing FGC content to life. Based in Minneapolis, MN, he’s a proud biracial, bisexual gamer committed to fostering inclusivity and proving that fighting games are for everyone.
FGC Commentary/Hosting Experience
Weeklies & Monthlies:
RunTheMonthly
#4 – Tekken 8 (Top 8)
RTM! Weeklies
Tekken 8 – #129, #109, #112, #93 (Pools & Top 8)
GranBlue Fantasy: Versus Rising – #113, #104, #87 (Pools & Top 8)
UNI 2 – #113 (Pools & Top 8)
DragonBall FighterZ – #107 (Top 4)
Street Fighter 6 – #103 (Pools & Top 8)
Special Events
Tekken 8 Launch Party – Pools & Top 8
Dumpster Cat Monthly (DEC 2023 – FEB 2024)
TMNT X Justice League Turbo
Street Fighter: Third Strike
CRT Sanctum (DEC 2024 – FEB 2025)
Street Fighter: Third Strike
Samurai Shodown V Special
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix
Conventions:
Anime Detour 2024 – Street Fighter: Third Strike
Anime Fusion 2024 – Street Fighter: Third Strike
2D Con 2024 – Capcom vs. SNK 2 (Top 4)
Regionals & Majors:
Samurai Showdown 5 Special (Top 4)
Tekken 8 (Pools & Top 8)
Street Fighter 6 (Pools & Top 8)
RunTheGauntlet (Pools & Finals)
Tekken 8 (Pools)
Street Fighter: Third Strike (Top 8)
Tekken 8 MIDBEST Crew Battle (Pools & Finals)
Tekken 8 LCQ (Pools & Top 16)
Street Fighter: Third Strike (Top 8)
Tekken 8 (Pools & Top 8)
GranBlue Fantasy Versus Rising (Pools)
Street Fighter: Third Strike (Pools)
Mystery Bracket - Cyberbots: Full Metal Madness (Pools & Top 8)
Guilty Gear: Strive 3v3 Community Exhibition
Tekken 8 MIDBEST Crew Battle (Pools)
Street Fighter 6 (Top 16)
Tekken 8 (Top 16)
Street Fighter: Third Strike (Pools & Top 8)
Street Fighter 6 (Top 16)
Tekken 8 (Pools & Top 16)
Other Hosting Events:
Host for the Following:
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2
Host for the Following:
Super Metroid
Frogmonster
Peggle Extreme
Kirby’s Avalanche