Ho Kun Xian Explained

Id:Xian
Ho Kun Xian
Birth Date:1990 9, df=yes
Birth Place:Singapore
Games:Street Fighter
Years1:2012–2014
Team1:Desperation Move
Years2:2014–2023
Team2:Team Razer
Highlights:

Ho Kun Xian (born 15 September 1990), better known as Xian, is a Singaporean professional fighting games player. Formerly part of Team Razer, Xian was the winner of Ultra Street Fighter IV at DreamHack Winter 2015.[1] [2] At Capcom Cup 2015 he got third place after being eliminated by eventual runner-up Daigo Umehara.[3] [4] He beat Yusuke Momochi at Final Round 18.[5] Xian plays Gen as his character of choice, as his stances allowed Xian more options. He stated that Gen was a very underestimated character that people have compared to Dan Hibiki and have easily dismissed as weak.[6]

Career

[7] [8] Xian also derived a huge sense of satisfaction whenever he beat his friends and had carved out a name for himself.[9]

His second-placing at the festival convinced him to start travelling to compete around the world. However, his family and friends were not supportive as it was just after his National Service and he was without a job.[10]

He won at EVO 2013.[11]

In 2014, Xian was sponsored by Razer Inc. which allows him to play full-time.[12]

In 2017, Xian was featured in the Channel NewsAsia series, Unusual Suspects, about Singaporeans who have made their mark in unconventional fields. He appeared in Unusual Suspects: The Underdogs which was aired on 7 October 2017.[13]

In February 2023, Xian ended the sponsorship with Razer and became a free agent.[14] [15]

Personal life

Xian was born in 1990 and has an elder brother. The whole family lives in a one-room HDB flat.

Tournament results

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Street Fighter

Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition (v2012)

Ultra Street Fighter IV

(Ultimate) Marvel vs. Capcom 3

King of Fighters XIII

Street Fighter V

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Xian wins DreamHack Winter as Dakou qualifies for Capcom Cup. Steven. Jurek. 30 November 2015. The Daily Dot. 7 December 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305071311/http://www.dailydot.com/esports/xian-dreamhack-winter/. 5 March 2016. dead.
  2. Web site: Xian takes DreamHack Winter CPT. Daniel . Rosen . TheScore eSports. TheScore Inc.. 28 November 2015.
  3. Web site: Ultra Street Fighter IV Capcom Cup 2015 Full Results. Zorine. Te . 6 December 2015. 7 December 2015.
  4. Web site: Ultra Street Fighter IV Capcom Cup 2015 Full Results.
  5. Web site: Xian ends Momochi's comeback effort to win Final Round 18. Ian J.. Barker. The Daily Dot. 23 March 2015. 8 December 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151208173402/http://www.dailydot.com/esports/xian-beats-momochi-for-championship/. 8 December 2015. dead.
  6. Web site: Martin. Michael. Casuals: Xian, a Singapore Street Fighter Miracle. redbull.com. Red Bull. 2015-12-09.
  7. Web site: Derrick A Paulo . Corine Tiah . 7 October 2017 . From playing in arcades and a one-room flat, to top of the world . 2017-10-07 . Channel NewsAsia.
  8. Web site: Ting . Lisabel . 26 July 2015 . Winning street fighter . 2017-11-01 . The Straits Times.
  9. Web site: Justin. Ong. Singapore gaming world champion Xian: 'What we do is equivalent to sport'. Channel NewsAsia. 2017-11-01. 11 October 2016.
  10. Web site: Derrick A. . Paulo . Corine . Tiah . 7 October 2017 . From playing in arcades and a one-room flat, to top of the world . CNA . 6 June 2019 .
  11. Web site: Tan . Jeanette . 16 July 2013 . Singapore pro gamer makes history, winning at Evo world . 2015-12-08 . Yahoo.
  12. Web site: Lee . Mariy-Anne . 4 Feb 2014 . Razer signs Singapore fighting game gods Xian and Gackt . 2023-06-20 . www.techinasia.com . en-US.
  13. Web site: 4 October 2017 . Unusual Suspects: The Underdogs . 2017-10-07 . Channel NewsAsia.
  14. 1626708015444525056. XianMSG. This will be my last tournament playing under @Teamrazer. It has been an amazing 10 years! Thank you so much for all your love and support. My next adventure starts soon! ️⌨️. Ho Kun Xian. 18 February 2023. 20 June 2023.
  15. 1627156105561518081. TeamRazer. Thank you @XianMSG for all the amazing moments representing Team Razer.. Razer Inc.. 19 February 2023. 20 June 2023.
  16. Web site: FGC Battles - Xian (Kun Xian Ho).

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