The Story of Yatchinator: A Gaming Journey

 The Story of Yatchinator: A Gaming Journey

How I Came Up With My Gamer Tag: It’s funny how things come together. My friends used to call me Josh, but for some reason, my grandmother couldn’t quite pronounce it, so she called me "Yatch." The name stuck, and over time, I combined it with my love for the Terminator franchise to create my gamer tag: "Yatchinator." I loved the way it sounded, and it became my identity in the gaming world. 

My First Game: The Beginning of My Journey The very first game I ever laid my eyes on was Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo system. My aunt bought it for me, and I can still remember screaming with joy when I got it. That was the beginning of everything. It opened up a whole new world for me, and I’ve been hooked on gaming ever since.

 My Favorite Game of All Time: One game that has stuck with me throughout the years is Chrono Cross. The characters immediately captured my heart. I felt every emotion when something happened to them, and the score was so breathtaking that it stood the test of time for me. It’s my favorite game of all time, and it helped me get through a lot of tough moments during my teenage years. For that, I’ll always be grateful.

 The Games That Come in 2nd and 3rd: My second favorite game is The King of Fighters. I have my brother Edgar to thank for introducing me to it. I wasn’t sure what to expect at first, but I quickly fell in love with the characters and their designs. The story was gripping, and while some people might criticize the graphics, for me, gameplay has always been king. I even met so many friends through the game, and many of them have become like family to me. In third place is Jade Empire, the first RPG RTS game I ever played. I loved the freedom it gave me and how rich the system was. I’ve beaten the game more times than I can count. I still hope that one day it will come back, whether as a remaster or a completely new game. 

How Many Games Have I Played? Where do I even start? I’ve played millions of games over the years. At first, I stuck mostly to fighters, but then I began to branch out. I’ve played everything from FPS and RPGs to action-adventure, puzzle platformers, horror, and more. I guess you could say I just love gaming!

 My Favorite Game Genre: Though I play all kinds of games, FPS holds a special place in my heart. I grew up on classics like Halo, Gears of War, Rainbow Six Vegas, Call of Duty, Battlefield, and Counter-Strike. I’ve also embraced newer games like Fortnite, Valorant, and Overwatch. There's something about the rush of shooting and tactical gameplay that just never gets old for me.

 My Gaming Journey: I started off like any other kid, playing games casually. Growing up as a Mexican kid in San Antonio, Texas, I didn’t know how far gaming could take me. But then, I stumbled into the world of competitive fighting games. I began traveling back and forth between Austin, Dallas, and Houston to play against stronger opponents. Eventually, I attended a massive event in Las Vegas called the Evolution Championship Series (EVO). It was eye-opening, meeting new people, trying new food, and seeing new places. It wasn’t cheap, but I don’t regret a single penny spent on those experiences. For over 10 years, I’ve been competing in fighting games. I cut my teeth on games like Street Fighter 4, Marvel Vs. Capcom 2, Capcom Vs. SNK 2, and Third Strike. But King of Fighters is the game I excelled in the most, becoming one of the best in my city. That game isn’t easy to master, so I’m proud of the progress I’ve made.

 The Rage-Inducing Game: Demon Souls If there’s one game that made me rage like never before, it’s Demon Souls. That game was brutal and infuriating. It pushed me to my limits, and I won’t lie—there were many moments where I wanted to quit.

Streaming Sharing My Passion With the World: People kept telling me, "You should stream, man. You play so many games, why not share your passion?" And they were right. I really wanted to do it. With the help of my brother Mauro, who built me a beast of a gaming PC, I finally got started. All I needed was a mic and a camera, and here I am, streaming for the world to see. 

Why I Stream: I stream because I want to share my love for gaming with the world. I want to meet cool people, share stories, and experience the joy of gaming together. My dream is to go full-time as a streamer. Gaming is my passion, and I love everything about it. I hope to make a living doing what I love while building a community that appreciates the same.