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#348: Avoiding That Nintendo KO w/ Moosh Nov 21, 2023

Show notes

This week we're joined by Moosh, a player and Smash tournament organizer. He joins us to discuss Nintendo's new guidelines regarding Smash tournaments. We diving into Nintendo's guarding their brand identity, discussing community guidelines and visual expectations for events. We also examine Nintendo's stipulations for T.O.s, and Moosh's efforts to align with these standards. Finally, we discuss Nintendo's push for transparency in event finances, prompting Crashtag to discuss both the benefits and drawbacks.

Episode URL: https://mashthosebuttons.com/?p=58282
Show Twitter: twitter.com/doubletapfgc

Hosts:
Andres Mirandes
twitter.com/CrashtagVS
Jeremiah Ward
twitter.com/mezzafgc
Gabriel Medina
twitter.com/StaticGorilla

Thank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.

Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetwork
Discord: mash.gg/discord

#347: GranBlue Beta, Reina Revealed for Tekken 8, and Omni-Man Lands in MK1 Nov 14, 2023

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We discuss community responses to the Sindel combo ban debate and Tekken 8 DLC preferences. Mezza's extensive playtime in the Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising Beta prompts discussion on its mechanics and aggression. EVO's Tekken 8 showcase features insights on changes, character designs, and newcomer Reina, sparking discussion on her ties to Heihachi. We explore Omni-man's impact on the meta and potential nerfs, and the Hinako Breakdown trailer's release prompts discussions on her viability and comparisons to the KOF 2002 iteration. Other highlights include Rainbow 6 Siege's Street Fighter 6 crossover skins, Nero's UMVC3 mod, and speculation about Capcom's unannounced title for March 2024.

Episode URL: https://mashthosebuttons.com/?p=58269
Show Twitter: twitter.com/doubletapfgc

Hosts:
Andres Mirandes
twitter.com/CrashtagVS
Jeremiah Ward
twitter.com/mezzafgc
Gabriel Medina
twitter.com/StaticGorilla

Thank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.

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Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetwork
Discord: mash.gg/discord

#346: Street Fighter 6 CPT, Sindel Combo Too Strong, Victor Reveal Nov 07, 2023

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Capcom announced a new Street Fighter 6 team tournament with FGC coaches and a $15,000 prize. We review the competitive action at the last offline Capcom Pro Tour event in France. EVO's upcoming Tekken 8 showcase and the new character trailer for Victor Chevalier are discussed, along with the ban of a Sindel combo mid-tournament. We explore the Omniman gameplay trailer, Project L to be playable at Worlds, Granblue, and Under Night betas. Finally we admire Jhonyknight's Marvel Vs. Capcom-style character select screen, and react to the Hinako Shijo trailer for King Of Fighters XV, emphasizing her sumo skills.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3ex
Show Twitter: twitter.com/doubletapfgc

Hosts:
Andres Mirandes
twitter.com/CrashtagVS
Gabriel Medina
twitter.com/StaticGorilla

Thank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.

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#345: Guilty Gear Strive Roadmap and Street Fighter 6 Anti-cheat Nov 02, 2023

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Today we explore Guilty Gear Strive Developer's Backyard, covering survey results, DLC roadmap, new character moves, and potential DLC characters. We also discuss the leaked release dates for Mortal Kombat 1's DLC characters and online ping issues. Tekken 8's new character trailer reveals Lee, Zafina, Alisa, and Devil Jin, and we compare the graphics to the previous game. Capcom's efforts to combat cheating and their potential impact on costume modders are examined, and we discuss the DNF Duel Panel at TGS. Additionally, we touch on beta announcements for Under Night In-Birth and GranBlue Fantasy Versus, along with the delay of the latter game until December. Toji's modded appearance in Guilty Gear Strive is also highlighted.

Episode URL: https://mashthosebuttons.com/?p=58246
Show Twitter: twitter.com/doubletapfgc

Hosts:
Andres Mirandes
twitter.com/CrashtagVS
Jeremiah Ward
twitter.com/mezzafgc
Gabriel Medina
twitter.com/StaticGorilla

Thank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.

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Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetwork
Discord: mash.gg/discord

#344: MK1 Surprise Patch and East Coast Throwdown 2023 Oct 24, 2023

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We dissect Mortal Kombat 1's mysterious post-East Coast Throwdown patch, sharing known changes and searching for more details. We review East Coast Throwdown 2023, highlighting favorite moments and the Mortal Kombat 12 vs. 12 exhibition. We touch upon the results and highlights of the Capcom Pro Tour event in Singapore, featuring regional and outsider players like MenaRD. GranBlue Fantasy Versus Rising's comprehensive update addressing player feedback piques our excitement and discussion on potential challenges with the new system. Lastly, we discuss the reveal trailer for Tsurugi in Under Night In-Birth, sharing our enthusiasm for this new character.

Episode URL: https://mashthosebuttons.com/?p=58238
Show Twitter: twitter.com/doubletapfgc

Hosts:
Andres Mirandes
twitter.com/CrashtagVS
Jeremiah Ward
twitter.com/mezzafgc
Gabriel Medina
twitter.com/StaticGorilla

Thank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.

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Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetwork
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#343: Omni-man Invades MK1 Oct 17, 2023

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We delve into Mortal Kombat 1's Omni-man trailer; discussing his moves, easter eggs, and expected DLC release dates. More game-breaking mechanics, like jump canceling and Sindel's infinite combo, are found in MK1. We explore news of a new Mortal Kombat animated movie featuring Kitana and its potential storyline. Additionally, we discuss Bandai Namco's actions against unauthorized Tekken 8 Beta access, Skullgirls' Marie in the beta, Evil Geniuses disbanding their fighting game team, a Tekken 7 VR mod, and a debate over the better video game movie adaptation between Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat.

Episode URL: https://mashthosebuttons.com/?p=58224
Show Twitter: twitter.com/doubletapfgc

Hosts:
Andres Mirandes
twitter.com/CrashtagVS
Jeremiah Ward
twitter.com/mezzafgc
Gabriel Medina
twitter.com/StaticGorilla

Thank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.

Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetwork
Discord: mash.gg/discord

#342: Is the Mortal Kombat 1 Pro Kompetition Ready? Oct 11, 2023

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We jump into Mortal Kombat 1's Pro Kompetition announcement, discussing its proximity to the first event, East Coast Throwdown, and the late announcement's implications. We also explore the prize pool for Pro Kompetition events and its potential splits. We continue to address increasing bugs affecting competitive play in Mortal Kombat 1, rendering characters like General Shao and Shujinko unusable. Lastly, we touch on Street Fighter 6's artwork sneak peek, King of Fighters XV World Championship tournaments, Duelists of Eden's gameplay, an Orange Piccolo mod in Dragon Ball FighterZ, and the Tempest Award nominations, including Street Fighter 6 and EVO, assessing our community's chances of winning.

Episode URL: https://mashthosebuttons.com/?p=58220
Show Twitter: twitter.com/doubletapfgc

Hosts:
Andres Mirandes
twitter.com/CrashtagVS
Jeremiah Ward
twitter.com/mezzafgc
Gabriel Medina
twitter.com/StaticGorilla

Thank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.

Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetwork
Discord: mash.gg/discord

#341: MK1 Patch, and Street Fighter 6 AKI Impressions Oct 04, 2023

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Mortal Kombat 1 dropped a new patch, highlighting bug fixes and changes, and Mezza shares his thoughts on the "Second Chance" music video. We explore Street Fighter 6's Halloween Pass with new costumes and content, and share initial impressions of the character AKI. Tekken 8's upcoming closed beta and lobby system, reminiscent of PlayStation Home, are on the horizon, while we delve into SNK Global's delay of Samurai Shodown's Rollback and speculate on other potential delays. Additionally, we look at the most requested characters in Guilty Gear Strive and discuss Mezza's excitement for the Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash game and its competitive potential.

Episode URL: https://mashthosebuttons.com/?p=58209
Show Twitter: twitter.com/doubletapfgc

Hosts:
Andres Mirandes
twitter.com/CrashtagVS
Jeremiah Ward
twitter.com/mezzafgc
Gabriel Medina
twitter.com/StaticGorilla

Thank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.

Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetwork
Discord: mash.gg/discord

#340: Mortal Kombat Impressions and Story, Street Fighter 6 Update Sep 26, 2023

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We've been playing Mortal Kombat 1 and share our impressions, discussing Story mode and Kameo system. We also talk about the upcoming costumes for Cammy, Luke, Lily, and Ken in Street Fighter 6. Concerns about potential cheaters in Street Fighter 6's online scene are addressed, with a focus on its impact on competitive events. Looking ahead to DNF Duel, we speculate about the character Battle Mage's abilities and performance in the game.

Episode URL: https://mashthosebuttons.com/?p=58197
Show Twitter: twitter.com/doubletapfgc

Hosts:
Andres Mirandes
twitter.com/CrashtagVS
Jeremiah Ward
twitter.com/mezzafgc
Gabriel Medina
twitter.com/StaticGorilla

Thank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.

Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetwork
Discord: mash.gg/discord

#339: Mortal Kombat Impressions, Street Fighter AKI breakdown Sep 19, 2023

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Mezza and Static provide early impressions of Mortal Kombat 1's Kollector's Edition access and offer a spoiler-free discussion on its storyline. We delve into Street Fighter 6's new character AKI, comparing her moves to her master FANG and exploring her competitive potential. Our hosts share their playtest impressions of the innovative fighting/card game Uppercut by Genun Games, discuss DNF Duel's game-changing character, Brawler, and celebrate Granblue Fantasy Versus selling 1 million copies, speculating on its impact for Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3e2
Show Twitter: twitter.com/doubletapfgc

Hosts:
Andres Mirandes
twitter.com/CrashtagVS
Jeremiah Ward
twitter.com/mezzafgc
Gabriel Medina
twitter.com/StaticGorilla

Thank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.

Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetwork
Discord: mash.gg/discord

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