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#389: Heihachi's Back and So Are We! Plus Khaos Reigns, TWT, and More Oct 08, 2024

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We're back after an unexpected hiatus! On this episode we discussed MK1's story expansion "Khaos Reigns," give our impressions on Heihachi's return to Tekken, and talked about the indie fighting game Coreupt. We talk about the recent announcements from Arksys at Tokyo Game Show including Queen Dizzy, new mechanics for Chip, an update on Dual Rulers, and a announcement of the second beta for the team mode. We also explored some issues facing the FGC community, like the lack of a central hub for communities and the challenges of bringing in new players.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3k9
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

#388: Lab Notes: Final Thoughts on the 2XKO Alpha Lab Aug 20, 2024

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We kick off with the end of the 2XKO Alpha Lab, sharing our final thoughts on the alpha test and some balancing issues like the defense mechanics. Shifting gears, we discuss the new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer featuring Cyrex, discuss her gameplay, speculate on how the character updates might impact the game, and talk new story details. We also talk about Beetlejuice’s fantastic animation in Multiversus, provide details on the Marvel vs. Capcom collection's leaked release date, and delve into Versusia’s gameplay in Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising. Finally, we preview the EWC Tekken 8 event and the highly competitive group stages ahead.

Episode URL: https://mashthosebuttons.com/?p=58586
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

#387: 2XKO Alpha Lab, EWC SF6 Results, and MK Up for Sale? Aug 14, 2024

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We give our thoughts on the 2XKO Alpha lab, discussing various aspects like UI, music, lobby system, and gameplay. Next we talk about the highlights from Esports World Cup Street Fighter 6 tournament. We also talk about the potential impact of Warner Bros. selling their games division on titles like Mortal Kombat and Multiversus. Lastly, we discuss Maximilian's Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite Beyond mod and its potential to revitalize interest in the game.

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

#386: 2XKO Alpha Lab Soon, SF6 EWC Group Stage, and Tag Fighters 101 Aug 06, 2024

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We kicked things off by discussing the upcoming Alpha for the game 2XKO, detailing what to expect and how excited we are to see the game in the hands of the FGC. We talked about the production mishaps at the Esports World Cup Last Chance Qualifier for Street Fighter 6, shared our thoughts on the groups for the upcoming stages, and discussed the recent leak of Kitana in the Mortal Kombat 2 movie by none other than Ed Boon. We then shared insights on strategies and tips for Tag Fighters, like character archetypes, choosing your team, neutral in Tag Fighters, and more.

Episode URL: https://mashthosebuttons.com/?p=58570
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

#385: MK1 Khaos Reigns and Guilty Gear Strive 3v3 Impressions Jul 30, 2024

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This week we start off by talking about MK1 news coming out of San Diego Comic-Con. We discuss Mortal Kombat 1's new characters and storylines coming in the Khaos Reigns DLC. Cyrax and Sektor return, as well as Ghostface, T-1000, and Conan showing up as guest characters. We also touch on Fatal Fury's Billy Kane's return, and our hands-on impressions of Guilty Gear Strive's new 3v3 mode, which was more chaotic than anticipated. Lastly, we highlighted some fantastic mods in Mortal Kombat 1 and Street Fighter 6.

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

#384: Evo 2024 Special Round 2: The Announcements Jul 26, 2024

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In this episode we talk the announcements and reveals from Evo 2024. We got a look at Terry in Street Fighter 6, while Arcsys laid out the details of Guilty Gear Strive Season 4. Finally getting that 3v3! Oh yeah, Heihachi's back for Tekken 8. We also touch on the new developments for Granblue Fantasy and Hunter x Hunter, the introduction of Evo Europe, and the upcoming Evo awards.

Episode URL: https://mashthosebuttons.com/?p=58560
Show Twitter: twitter.com/doubletapfgc

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

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

#383: Evo 2024 Special Round 1: The Event Jul 25, 2024

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Full house this week as we dig into Evo 2024! This was Mikey's first Evo, while Static was clocking in his ninth time at the event. We talked about everything from the new venue and accessibility to the highs and lows of the tournament matches. We also talk about Mikey's surprisingly good performance in Tekken using Panda, the impact of dealing with competitive anxiety in Street Fighter, and Static has a story about getting DQ'd. We discuss our favorite competitive moments in pools, and breakdown our thoughts on top 6 for the various games.

Episode URL: https://mashthosebuttons.com/?p=58559
Show Twitter: twitter.com/doubletapfgc

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

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

#382: Braum Enters 2XKO, Takeda Enters Mortal Kombat 1, and the Road to Evo 2024 Jul 16, 2024

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This week we discuss new characters, including Braum for 2XKO, Lydia for Tekken 8, and Takeda's return for MK1. We chat about Evo 2024, touching on its record-breaking attendance, anticipated game reveals, and the overall hype surrounding the event. We also discuss a surprise fighting game mode found within DotA, and the potential broader implications.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3j8
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

#381: M. Bison Impressions, Dual Rulers Teaser, and Esports World Cup Jul 09, 2024

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We kick off with an in-depth discussion about M. Bison's performance in Street Fighter 6, touching on his strengths and potential weaknesses. We then shift gears to talk about the new Guilty Gear Strive Dual Rulers teaser trailer revealed at Anime Expo, discussing potential new characters and story directions. We also cover Agent Smith being added to Multiversus and discuss the Hunter x Hunter Nan Impact character trailers. Finally, we touch upon the Esports World Cup and the challenges faced by players, especially concerning travel and safety issues.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3j4
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

#380: 2XKO Alpha Lab, Evo Breaks Records, and CEO 2024 Recap Jul 02, 2024

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We kick off this episode with an overview of the upcoming 2XKO Alpha Lab. We discuss the introduction of new features like the 'Pulse' variation, which includes auto combos for beginner players. We dissect the recent EVO 2024 registration numbers, highlighting the significant participation and the games making waves. Furthermore, CEO 2024 gets recapped with a focus on key matches, exciting announcements, and some unexpected moments. We also discuss the latest developer backyard for Guilty Gear Strive.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3j0
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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