Double Tap – A Podcast for the Fighting Game Community

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#421: 2XKO S1 Launch, Caitlyn Impressions, CotW Reveals Season 2 Jan 21, 2026

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2XKO is officially launched, and Caitlyn wasted no time making an impression on the early Season 1 meta. We share our first thoughts on her kit, why the combo potential already looks scary, and what that could mean once players really get time in the lab. We also discuss the City of the Wolves Season 2 reveal and the community backlash over the use of AI generated characters in the trailer. Finally, we get into the Rivals of Aether Workshop reveal and why community built content is such a big deal for the FGC.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3q6
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

#420: Street Fighter Owns Evo Japan, Harada Retires, and Caitlyn 2XKO Gameplay Jan 15, 2026

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Evo Japan 2026 registration numbers make it clear which game is carrying the event (spoiler alert: it’s Street Fighter 6). We talk through Alex’s SF6 World Tour trailer, Caitlyn’s first full 2XKO gameplay reveal, and what her kit could mean for Riot’s upcoming fighter. The episode also covers Kenshiro’s appearance in the City of the Wolves teaser and why SNK’s crossover is turning heads with longtime fighting game fans. We close out with a conversation about Harada’s retirement and what it could mean for Tekken’s future and the wider Fighting Game Community.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3q3
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

Versus Edition #1: Fighting Game Legends Clash! Jan 08, 2026

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Crash and Jaa are joined by Aaron David Harris as we throw iconic fighting game legends into the ring and ask the question every FGC fan loves to argue about: who would actually win? We break down matchups like Liu Kang vs Kilik, Oro vs Jinpachi Mishima, and a chaotic “Blonde Bombshells” debate featuring Nina Williams, Sonya Blade, and Cammy. Things get weird in the best way with Peacock vs Faust, before we wrap it up with a heavyweight showdown between Heihachi Mishima and Takuma Sakazaki (Mr. Karate). We lean on lore, abilities, mindset, and straight-up fight logic, and when the arguments get stuck, we bring in a judge to figure out who really walks away with the win.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3pz
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

#419: 2XKO Announcements, Evo 2026 Updates, and Street Fighter Movie Trailer Dec 18, 2025

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In our final episode of 2025, we break down the flood of announcements from the last two weeks across the FGC. The Game Awards delivered new 2XKO character reveals, a console launch update, the Street Fighter movie trailer, and a bit of news on Marvel Tokon. We also dive into the EVO announcement show, covering dates, featured games, and format changes coming to EVO 2026. We’re excited for what’s ahead—but we can’t ignore the rising cost of attending the biggest fighting game tournament of the year.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3pu
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

#418: VF Documentary, State of 2XKO, and Marvel Tokon Beta Dec 08, 2025

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This week we're covering the new Virtua Fighter documentary and what it reveals about Virtua Fighter history, fundamentals, and the legends who shaped the series. We also break down the current state of 2XKO, diving into how recent balance changes are affecting the meta and what FGC community reactions tell us about where the game is headed. Finally, we share thoughts heading into Marvel Tokon Beta 2, looking at how character balance is evolving and shaping the early competitive scene.

Episode URL: https://mashthosebuttons.com/?p=59021
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

#417: Steam Machine Incoming, Marvel Tokon Update, Chun Li Hits COTW Nov 20, 2025

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We're exploring how the Steam Box impacts the FGC with a detailed look at its performance specs and what the hardware debate means for competitive fighting games. The latest Marvel Tokon beta update brings significant changes to the table, and we break down what players need to know about the newest build and character adjustments. Plus, Chun Li finally arrives in City of the Wolves, and we're diving into her gameplay mechanics, what Chun Li brings to COTW gameplay, and early FGC reactions to her debut.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3pp
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.

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

#416: First Attack 2025, Capcom Cup Paywall, and Avatar Legends Nov 06, 2025

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StaticGorilla is back from First Attack 2025 with exclusive tournament highlights from Puerto Rico's premier fighting game event, breaking down the family atmosphere and intense matches that made this FGC celebration unforgettable. We tackle the heated Capcom Cup paywall controversy head-on, examining how Capcom's decision to gate Capcom Cup 2025 finals behind a paywall impacts Street Fighter 6 fans and the broader Capcom esports scene. Plus, we share our first impressions of Avatar Legends: The Last Airbender Fighting Game, discussing how its early gameplay captures the spirit of the animated series and what Avatar fighters gameplay means for the fighting game community's future.

Episode URL: https://mashthosebuttons.com/?p=59008
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

#415: Evo France, DBFZ Patch, and C. Viper Returns Oct 22, 2025

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We recap the hype of Evo France 2025, from wild Dragon Ball FighterZ moments to the energy of the French crowd. Then we break down the surprise DBFZ patch featuring Super Saiyan 4 Goku and all the chaos it brings. Finally, we talk C. Viper’s return in Street Fighter 6, her new mechanics, and Capcom Cup PPV controversy.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3pf
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

#414: Is 2XKO Ready for Tournaments? Oct 08, 2025

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We tackle the big question: Is 2XKO actually ready for competitive play? After spending weeks in the closed beta, Crashtag, Mezza, and StaticGorilla discuss what's working like solid character variety and surprisingly stable netcode, to what still needs serious polish before Riot's tag fighter can truly shine in the FGC. We dig into the awkward spacing issues, questionable balance decisions, and that evolving meta everyone's either exploiting or complaining about. We also talk about experiences in early 2XKO tournaments. Finally, we discuss where game stands heading into Season Zero and what needs to happen for 2XKO's future in the fighting game community.

Episode URL: https://mashthosebuttons.com/?p=58994
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

#413: Evo 2025 (As Told By StaticGorilla) Aug 06, 2025

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Evo 2025 is in the books, and StaticGorilla brings a full breakdown of his experience—from the layout and artist alley to the pools and tournament play. We talk about how this year’s venue changes impacted the vibe, arcade setups, and why this may have been the most well-organized EVO yet. They also unpack global EVO expansion, MvC2 cameos, and more.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3oy
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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