Double Tap – A Podcast for the Fighting Game Community

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#379: When’s Mahvel?! Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection and Bison Character Breakdown Jun 25, 2024

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We dive deep into the exciting announcement of Marvel vs. Capcom 2's return and discuss the major features of the upcoming Marvel vs. Capcom fighting collection. We also explore the newest addition to Street Fighter 6, M. Bison, highlighting his gameplay mechanics and the character breakdown shared by the developers. Alongside this, we shine a spotlight on various community projects and events, including preserving classic tournament footage and supporting indie fighting game developers. We wrap up with introducing Communtiy Episodes and discussing GranBlue Fantasy Versus Evo rewards

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

#378: 2XKO Event in Berlin, Guilty Gear Anime, and EWC's Effect on the FGC Jun 18, 2024

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In this episode of Double Tap, we discussed various updates and events around the fighting games community, including a surprise influencer event for 2XKO in Berlin and the early release of DNF Duel's latest patch. Crashtag shared his experience of the event, where he played with many talented players and discussed footsies in tag games. We also touched on the hype surrounding the announcement of a Guilty Gear anime, Guilty Gear Strive Duel Rulers, its potential storyline, and animation quality. The episode wrapped up with insights on player contracts and sponsorships, especially in light of the upcoming EWC. They emphasize the importance of self-branding, player advocacy, and the role of EWC in shaping the future of Esports.

Episode URL: https://mashthosebuttons.com/?p=58516
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

#377: M. Bison lives! Character Reveals for Street Fighter 6 and Fatal Fury: CotW Jun 11, 2024

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In this episode of Double Tap, we delve into the new DLC announcements for Street Fighter 6 Year 2, which include Bison, Terry Bogard, Mai, and Elena. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves also announced new characters Vox Reaper and B. Jenet. We discuss Slayer's arrival in Guilty Gear Strive, who brings a lot of excitement and some balance concerns. Additionally, we touch on some impressive stats from Street Fighter 6's first anniversary and the unexpected removal of Iron Giant from multiverses during a tournament.

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

#376: Dreamhack Dallas & Multiversus Honeymoon Over? Jun 04, 2024

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In this episode we welcome back Mikey who shares his experiences at Dreamhack Dallas, where he competed in Guilty Gear Strive, Tekken 8, and Street Fighter 6. We discuss some unexpected outcomes, including Mikey’s encounter with Fuudo, and a controller hiccup that led to JDCR losing an important match he was winning. That leads to a discussion about improving tournament procedures. We also touch on the current state of EVO registrations and the early numbers, with Street Fighter 6 leading the pack. Additionally, the conversation covers the rocky 'honeymoon phase' of Multiversus since its recent update and some notable issues players are facing. Lastly, we highlight the upcoming Street Fighter 6 balance patches and DNF Duel’s latest updates, including new characters and balance changes.

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

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

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

#375: Combo Breaker 2024 Recap & Multiversus Impressions May 30, 2024

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This episode of Double Tap is packed with content from Combo Breaker 2024 insights to discussions on new characters like Akuma in Street Fighter and Slayer in Guilty Gear. Static G shares his firsthand experience at Combo Breaker, highlighting both the competitive and spectator aspects of the event. The team discusses the return of Multiversus, sharing early impressions and critical feedback on its gameplay and system changes. The hosts conclude with a detailed analysis of Akuma’s move set and strategies, then move on to Slayer’s introduction in Guilty Gear, highlighting his unique mechanics.

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

#374: Street Fighter 6 Balance Updates and Multiversus Launch News May 22, 2024

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We discuss the upcoming Street Fighter 6 Battle Balance update, including the return of Akuma, new mechanics like wake-up drive reversal, new costumes, and Street Fighter's Jukebox. We dive into the challenges Multiversus faced during early access and the promising changes coming for its full release. Additionally, we preview the arrival of Beatrix in Granblue Fantasy Versus, her moveset, and how similar she is to Sol Badguy. With Combo Breaker on the horizon, there's a lot to look forward to in the FGC.

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

Host:
Andres Mirandes
twitter.com/CrashtagVS

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

#373: Akuma Breakdown, Multiversus Joker, and Why Go to Locals? May 14, 2024

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We start this week discussing Akuma's gameplay breakdown trailer for Street Fighter 6, and the Joker's arrival in Multiversus. The episode transitions into a discussion on the importance of attending local tournaments, offering tips on how to discover FGC events in your area and emphasizing the community aspect of these gatherings, alongside sharing personal stories and experiences from past events and highlighting the resources available online for finding local fighting game communities.

Episode URL: https://mashthosebuttons.com/?p=58481
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

#372: Homelander MK1 Reveal, Akuma @ Combo Breaker, and Character Loyalty May 07, 2024

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MK1 reveals Homelander & Ferra, DNF Duel reveals Nen Master, Combo Breaker has to decide whether or not to play on the Akuma patch, and we dive into the concept of character loyalty in fighting games, exploring why players remain dedicated to specific characters despite their competitive viability.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3i4
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

#371: EVO Japan Recap: Announcements, Trailers, and Results May 01, 2024

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We're talking Evo Japan 2024! Discussing the event's production quality and cosplay highlights, and also reflecting on the memorable moments. We discuss announcements like Guilty Gear Strive's latest trailer featuring Slayer, Fatal Fury City of the Wolves introducing Marco Rodrigues (formerly known as Khushnood Butt), Tekken 8's Season 1 trailer showcasing Lidia and new features, and Street Fighter 6's Akuma trailer. Finally, we discuss into EVO Japan's results, sharing standout matches and winners from each main game.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3i1
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

#370: Evo Japan Preview, Tekken 8 Divide, and Patch Frequency Apr 23, 2024

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We delve into EVO Japan's upcoming event, anticipating the competitors and announcements, with Street Fighter 6, Street Fighter 3 Third Strike, and other games. Additionally, we address the division among Tekken 8 players about the state of the game, examining the reasons behind their discourse and the recurring trend in fighting game franchises. In our Focus Attack, we tackle the topic of balance patch frequency, debating the ideal deployment schedule for game updates.

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

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