Hello SRK : )

Mickles_86

Just registered a few minutes ago after lurking around the site for quite a while. I have grown up playing street fighter like I am sure many of you have, and now tackling SSFIV. I main Gen (which is rare) and play which a few secondary characters when I get bored. I'm on PS3 and my PSN id is Mickles_86 so send me a request if you fancy a few games online. I'm sure I have locked horns with many of you guys here so it will be interesting to see what happens.

Great_Dark_Hero

Welcome to SRK, Mickles!
I'm sure everyone is going to look forward to your contributions and online/offline matches! I wish you well on you and your Gen. If you need more information on how to play Gen effectively, please report to this webpage:
http://shoryuken.com/forum/index.php?forums/gen.38/

Have fun!

eltrouble

Welcome Mickles! There's no real need for an introduction thread for this forum, but we're glad you've decided to join.

For more specific information regarding SF4 and Gen, check out these places:

http://shoryuken.com/forum/index.php?forums/super-street-fighter-iv-arcade-edition.10/

http://shoryuken.com/forum/index.php?forums/gen.38/

For matchmaking purposes on PSN, check here:

http://shoryuken.com/forum/index.php?forums/playstation-network.337/

My personal recommendation, is that you do your best to show up to offline local events and join the community there. You'll level up MUCH more quickly, as well as enjoy your time getting to know the real fighting game community in your local area:

To find local tournaments, check here:

http://shoryuken.com/forum/index.php?forums/tournaments-events.96/

To find players in your area, check here:

http://shoryuken.com/forum/index.php?categories/regional-matchmaking.110/

Good luck.

Trouble Brewing

I think eltrouble pretty much covered the bases.

Welcome to SRK! We don't usually do intro threads here. The site is simply too big. Use the links other users kindly provided you to find what you're looking for.

If you have specific gameplay questions, come on back to the newbie dojo and post them up. The gameplay critique thread is also a great resource; post some matches up!

http://shoryuken.com/forum/index.php?threads/win-a-madcatz-fightstick-11-12-12-15-beginner-match-analysis-gameplay-critique-thread.164969/