Big Fight and a Toxic Bite

A major competition is coming up in town. Two entrants start off with good sportsmanship in mind, but one event is all it takes to spark their fierce rivalry. They train themselves excessively with the sole purpose of destroying the other player. When the big day arrives, the two push themselves to their limit to snag the win. Oftentimes, a third entrant is the one to win. This double loss makes the two rivals realize no one game was worth fighting so hard over.

Plot Sample
Guy and Hugo hear that a tournament for a popular fighting video game was announced for next week. The two friends practice at Guy's house where he repeatedly defeats Hugo. Hugo says Guy is only winning so easily because it's his home. Guy retaliates by blaming Hugo's nonexistent gaming skills for messing him up. The two choose to train in the game in their own homes where they play the game day and night for a week. On the day of the tournament, Guy and Hugo report to the arcade where the event is being hosted. The hours pass as the players are eliminated with each passing round until Guy, Hugo, Chase, and Ken are in the semifinals. In a turn of events, Guy and Hugo are both defeated in the game before they can reach the final round. The two friends come together to apologize for being overly competitive and promise to never let a game get between them again.