Double Tap – A Podcast for the Fighting Game Community

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#139: Support Yo Locals! Aug 30, 2019

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Evo is behind us and the FGC is on it's chill season before we start up with Summer Jam 13. Though this is a diet episode, Crash makes his return with StaticGorilla to bring the latest in FGC news. Netherrealm has reminded us that there will be some more competitive variations soon, but doesn't that just bring us back to MKX standards? We get a better look at Spawn and Crash rants on that March release date. Gogeta screenshots surface to show how Arcsys is blurring the lines between the animation and the DBFZ look. Street Fighter League Season 2 drama is at an all time high. The release of the new Guilty Gear game, Tension Pulse comes back from it's hiatus to bring some great exhibitions. We hit the hot topic in the FGC:"Support your Lcoals." The boys go into the tips and tricks to creating a local and some guidance on what to do with the community's interest in mind.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/289
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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#138: That is Insane! Aug 25, 2019

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Today Mezza and Static are picking up the pieces after some hefty nerfs, revealing trailers and triggering bans that are on the horizon in the realm of fighting games. We take a look at Samurai Shodown and if it we can see it continue competitively. MK got a stylish new trailer but also a possible leak yet again. We then cover JDCR's channel while also evaluating the origin of character's moveset in Dragon Ball Fighterz. Mezza and Static also discuss the recent BANter over which characters should be banned and a new arena game could create a new style of fighting game? Also we take a look to see if a spider has a future in fighting games. Mezza and Static then focus the mental preparation that goes into fighting games and elaborate on their most difficult fighting games. Finally, we also answer some of your questions!

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/286
Show Twitter: twitter.com/doubletapfgc

Hosts:
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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#137: EVO the Sequel? Aug 16, 2019

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If you thought one episode would suffice for EVO 2019 this year, you'd be wrong. Crash gets tagged out as Mezza makes his way back into this week's episode with StaticGorilla. Samurai Shodown is coming in hot with Patch 1.30, and the Genjuro mains are shook. Are the overall changes to the game enough to keep the hype going? The duo give that shaman talk as their impressions of Nightwolf are live. Soul Calibur 6 gets patch 1.50, and continues it's unrelenting support. Street Fighter V gets a new challenger in an old character, Shadow Lady Extra Battle goes live and it brings nostalgic glory with it. We heard StaticGorilla's EVO story last episode, part 2 has Mezza talk everything form his 64th placement in BBTag to the overall experience Vegas had in store.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/281
Show Twitter: twitter.com/doubletapfgc

Hosts:
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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#136: EVO 2019 Aug 08, 2019

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Evo 2019 is now behind us but Crashtag and StaticGorilla are here to give you the dirty deets in Sin City. Tradition in every EVO besides the amazing matches and unbelieveable comebacks are the announcements. Almost every game in the line-up (besides Smash) has received some fresh coats of paint. Samurai Shodown finally gets some DLC gameplay shown in the next Season 2. MK11 just had it's Kombat Kast but we're gonna sit on this one for next week to get all our Nightwolf action on his August 13th release. Leaks all over the place from Capcom didn't stop the hype of Poison, E.Honda, and new Metro City Enforcer, Lucia. StaticGorilla gives us the lowdown on his experience for EVO 2019 from the long lines, and making it out of pools and the finals.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/27y
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

#135: Road to Evo 2019 Jul 26, 2019

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The road to EVO 2019 has started. Crash and StaticGorilla have a 1on1 on what rumors, leaks, and expectations from our favorite fighting games. SNK is listening closely with a quick QoL/QoS patch for Samurai Shodown. Kombat League Season 2 has begun and the leaks show when we'll get our first try at Nightwolf DLC. GranBlue has some announcements close to EVO.
Street Fighter V has a lot to announce if it wants to get in the good graces of Crash while StaticGorilla goes onto the DLC needs of Dragonball FighterZ. EVO numbers, order, and brackets get broken down to see what games have managed to make waves in entrants and who is fighting who. Sony becomes a presenting sponsor for EVO. Does that mean we have a potential IP to look forward to or is there some support for some games we've been waiting on?

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/27m
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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#134: Can you smell the EVO? Jul 13, 2019

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Crashtag, Mezza and Static have a meaty talk about the upcoming events, DLC and share their tips on what works for them in training mode. With EVO within arms length, last minute players are helping their favorite games reach the 1,000 entrants club. Devs are finding ways to support the EVO games while others have been making last minute decisions that have split the community with their respective games. With EVO's registration deadline approaching, that means a there is a deadline for patches as well. Will we get to see any balance changes and DLC before that deadline?
Ed Boon teases us with some more screenshots of upcoming characters and Power Rangers also showcases some DLC and teasers. We discuss some random EVO factoids as compared to other years and we take a look at what Daigo says we should all be doing. Then the guys get to share their favorite methods used in training mode when faced with a new fighting game. Finally, we discover a new mod in Street Fighter V.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/27b
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

#133: Happy Flash Day! Jul 05, 2019

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In the darkest dungeon of MTB, StaticGorilla and Crashtag bring you a late night episode of Double Tap. Samurai Shodown is out for a week, Justin Wong has already claimed the CEO belt for it but what are the initial impressions from the rest of the community? Poongko creates a lame tactic that may be a problem not present in previous SamSho games, can it kill the vibe of the game before it grows its legs? Nightwolf Teased image surfaces on twitter from Master Boon.
Evo is getting closer and the scoreboard has been updated with some surprising results, and it's up to the community to figure out what game should be last. CEO 2019 is done and with the over the top production, and wrestling, we're presented with what could be the rawest pop-off in recent Mortal Kombat history between Scar and Buffalo. How would you pop off? That is the question.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/274
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

#132: Way Of The Sho Jun 28, 2019

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No CrashTag this weekend, but that does not stop the team from reuniting like the Avengers on a rainy day. With the release of Samurai Shodown, Static G and Mezza throw down their ideas on how the games life span would go. They talk input lag and the promise for SnK future games.They jump to talking about Mortal Kombat 11 and the quality of life patches. Static G talks about the surprise character that is soon to come. Dragonball World Tour returns with much more intensity.
CEO registrations are a bit lower than expected. Justin and Gamestop team up once again. Mezza goes insane over Team Liquid and Marvel teaming up. So far as to give a theory that may be possible. Desk unloads the way of the samurai combo video and Etika joins the smash roster through a fan. The Focus Attack talks about Granblue Fantasy Versus and where it will fall on the ArcRevo.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/26y
Show Twitter: twitter.com/doubletapfgc

Hosts:
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

#131: Crossing The Finish Line Jun 14, 2019

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Now that E3 is coming to some what an end the DoubleTap Squad have joined forces to give you some interesting yet plentiful fighting game updates. Mezza talks Dragon Quest characters as Static G is not to pleased but CrashTag is 100% ready for Banjo Kazooie. Mai and Kula were announced but it seems like SnK characters are just invading many fighting games now a days. Samurai Shodown shows off the new trailer for Rimururu and CrashTag is shocked by the height over her overhead.
Mortal Kombat takes a bit of a break but Bruce Campbell has some words to throw to NRS and the community about his involvement. Static G gives us a insight that Doom Slayer could be a Mortal Kombat DLC. More GranBlue Fantasy Versus showings at E3 with a few extras. In the randoms of the FGC. Chris G gets the proper music queue to only beat someone in sync with a song, Ono throws us a weird tweet, House Of Chaos gets a bit Chaotic with a pop off. Metal Revolution shows off their character designs and updates.
Ubisoft gives Brawlhalla a make over with Adventure Time characters Finn, Jake, and Princess BubbleGum. Bleeding Edge gets a seat for its trailer and Granblue Versus will have a dedicated podcast. Of course the guys finish up this episode with a question from the people. They talk how to find locals with out knowing where to start.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/26b
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

#130: Your Soul or Mine? Jun 07, 2019

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The Double Tap team climbs out of hell to see that NetherRealm has achieved a true master piece. As they dive right into the Fighters Corner taking update souls left and right. Kicking it off with some exciting news from Namco, Tekken 7 receives an anniversary patch that brings more costumes and customization for attire. Nintendo trails right behind as they patch not one or two characters, but practically the entire roster. CrashTag talks in depth game play and mechanics as he picks Mezza's brain on the Granblue Versus Fantasy fighting game.
Static Gorilla jumps all over SnK's Samurai Spirits with the 8 frames of lag and Tam Tam character trailer. Mortal Kombat is truly claiming souls with this new Shang Tsung release and trailer, but of course, character breakdown as well. Area gets some solid game play for Fighting Ex Layer. Ono gets caught snooping around E3! In the Randoms of the FGC the guys talk Gears of War, Pokken World Qualifiers, Metal Revolution, and Stadia? CrashTag leads the Focus Attack with some what a road warrior/question from an EU tournament organizer making his way for the first time to EVO. Of course where would we be with out mods and this one will leave you begging for more.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/262
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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