Hey, I am GLPhoenix, and I am an Australian esports caster, speedrunner, and part time streamer. I stream a lot of my speedrunning adventures. You can find me at twitch.tv/glphoenix most of the time at 10pm AEST

The Dynasty Warriors Origins speedrun is something I've worked on so much over the past year and a bit, and I'm excited to show it off.

First Strive online weekly for 2.0 getting 61 players, feels good to see a good mix of old and new faces and how reinvigorated the scene feels. I went 2-2 and got to show that this washed up commentator can still press some buttons, and by that I mean flash kick like an idiot.😇

AWT 2025-2026 Reflection (1/?) I notice that this post is getting a spot of attention lol. I apologise for the obnoxious, self-indulgent talk around this time. It came from a place of frustration that I did not have opportunities to improve or prove myself due to something out of my control (being born in Australia). For those who don't know why it's so difficult to compete from here, I'll go over it one last time. We are completely isolated. We have a very small amount of players and no, we cannot connect to Japan online. Every time that you see me on ranked, that is me dedicating time to practise while I am staying overseas for tournaments. During these periods, I cram as much practise and matchup knowledge into my head as I can. This practise period for AWTF was my longest, lasting for 2 weeks. Is it realistic to master every matchup during this time? Of course not. I just manage my time as best as I can. "Why not just practise with other Australian players?". In recent years, we have only had about 6 undeniably world class players in my opinion. And none of these players used META characters like HC. Also, most of these players either do not play anymore or only hop on for fun. Nobody is grinding the game like I have been. This matchup inconsistency is the reason my gameplay may look clean during one minute, then look as if I started playing the game yesterday the next. To be 100% clear, I am not insulting anyone. Nobody is at fault, and im not saying that our players don't have talent. It is all purely a product of being an isolated scene. So, this was the source of my frustration. I had a keen insight into I-No, knew it had potential and that I could improve a lot. I had something to prove. Of course, Daru and Kshue are still better I-No's than me. I don't think otherwise and outshining them wasn't my goal. My goal was to prove that I am an I-No player to be reckoned with and that the statement "all I-No players suck except Daru" is not true. The bragging that you saw me do in the past was me saying "Hey, I'm here! Give me a chance!". With this AWT, I think that I have finally proved what I wanted to prove. #GGST_IN #GGST #GuiltyGearStrive #AWT2025 #AWT

"If you want to compete and try to get up here, then do it. I didn't think I'd be able to do it and I did it." @RareChuJelly 's message for the fans! #AWT25_26 #ARCWORLDTOURFINALS #AWTFinals #GGST

MetallicCake is one of the best to do it!!

I'm barely on this site anymore, but I have to pop in to say hell yeah Cake the absolute legend!!! Played some of the best Strive ive seen, and I'm so proud that all the effort he's put in over the years is being rewarded <3 @CakeMetallic

There's a new Mr. 2nd Place in town. #GGST_IN #GGST #GuiltyGearStrive #TGU2025

GamerBee is a cool guy, so I wanted to give him a fist bump! #GGST #GGST_IN #GuiltyGearStrive #BeeProCup

AusSpeedruns is proud to present our first event in SYDNEY, taking place January 24–25, 2026, hosted at the Red Bull Gaming Hub, UTS. Submissions are open now, closing November 30th. Further information about the event can be found on our website: ausspeedruns.com/ASO2026

I am once again asking videogames to relax with the cinematic music and return to their Jungle/Drum&Bass roots of the 90s/2000s. It never even mattered what the game genre was, everything got an Amen break.

Still Koei Tecmo time: Dynasty Warriors Origins DLC content revealed -Yellow Turban side storyline -Zhuhe becomes playable female protagonist

For the first time in our sport's history T1 claim the 3peat. What an incredible story these players have built. The T1 magic is undeniable. Faker is beginning to challenge not only all of esports but competition as a whole as one of the greatest athletes ever. #Worlds2025

Faker and T1 clutch factor should be studied, what the actual fuck?!

Blitz buffs lets gooo

This is a review for Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment that was published today. Call me biased (I am), but this type of attitude should have been left in 2005. Reviews are always going to be subjective, but this is just unprofessional.

Worlds just hits different if youve been following the game for the past 15 years.

When it comes to streaming, as much as I enjoy doing fighting games and just playing through some games, speedrunning is what I think works best for me. That being said, I'll always be playing pokemon games.

Congratulations to @CakeMetallic for winning Guilty Gear Strive at SEA Major! #AWT25_26 Final Results: 🏆 - 🇦🇺 MetallicCake 🥈 - 🇯🇵 Leo. 🥉 - 🇸🇬 Pochi The Dog 4⃣ - 🇦🇺 Beedozer 5⃣ - 🇲🇾 GGyro / 🇯🇵 Tsuboi 7⃣ - 🇲🇾 FloatWater / 🇸🇬 PastaSawce

You flaming idiots! Take this!

It's about time, right? I could not be more happy. Thank you to everyone who has supported me. From cheering in the crowd, the encouragement in stream chat, and the DMs that congratulated me. It seriously all means the world to me. #GGST_IN #GGST #GuiltyGearStrive #OHN19 #AWT25_26