We discuss recent updates to 2XKO, including new character Jinx and gameplay improvements. We shared our impressions of the Guilty Gear Strive 3v3 mode beta test, highlighting both positives and areas for improvement. We covered news about Capcom Cup qualifications and the challenges some players face, as well as new regarding Capcom Cup XII. Finally, we talked about Multiversus' financial struggles and the addition of new characters like Raven.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3ky
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Jeremiah Ward
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Gabriel Medina
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We react to Guilty Gear Strive Season 4 and its character changes. We discuss our recent experiences with adjusting to the buffs and nerfs in Guilty Gear Strive, and we share our strategies for dealing with various character updates. We also take a look at the gameplay trailer for Ghostface in Mortal Kombat 1 and explore the potential of new indie fighting game, Knock Off. Finally, we debate which fighting game bosses would make it onto our Mount Rushmore of the most challenging and memorable adversaries.

Episode URL: https://mashthosebuttons.com/?p=58655
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Hosts:
Andres Mirandes
twitter.com/CrashtagVS
Gabriel Medina
twitter.com/StaticGorilla

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In this episode, we start off with the recent announcements from Evo France, including the game lineup and the benefits of Evo expanding internationally. We discuss the starter guide for Queen Dizzy in Guilty Gear Strive, analyzing her new mechanics and potential impact on the meta. We get pretty into it about her new ability, Wings of Light. We also covered the Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite & Beyond mod project led by Maximilian, discussing its visual overhaul and potential to revive interest in the game. We also talk about Kim Dong Hwan coming to City of the Wolves, as well as the release of Vikala for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3kn
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Hosts:
Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
twitter.com/mezzafgc
Gabriel Medina
twitter.com/StaticGorilla

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We discussed Sakurai's final video on creating games, speculating on what his big announcement might entail, and potential Smash Bros announcements. We recapped the Singapore Capcom Pro Tour 2024 event, highlighting impressive performances by players like Nephew and Shudo. We shared our thoughts on the upcoming Dizzy gameplay reveal for Guilty Gear Strive at Paris Games Week, discussing potential movesets and gameplay mechanics. Additionally, we debated the pros and cons of hiding player ranks in fighting games, considering its impact on player motivation and improvement.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3kk
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Hosts:
Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
twitter.com/mezzafgc
Gabriel Medina
twitter.com/StaticGorilla

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In this episode, we discuss East Coast Throwdown 2024, highlighting the impressive performances and upsets in Street Fighter 6. StaticGorilla shared his firsthand experience at the event, and we discuss the debate surrounding first-to-two versus first-to-three formats in tournaments. We also talked about Bandai Namco's response to the recent player disqualification controversy and their efforts to make it right. Finally we have a discussion about whether arena fighters like Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO should be considered fighting games, exploring the nuances of game genres and competitive scenes.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3kf
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Hosts:
Andres Mirandes
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Gabriel Medina
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We discussed the recent collaborations between Capcom and SNK, focusing on Terry's addition to Street Fighter 6 and the announcement of Ken and Chun-Li joining City of the Wolves. We talk Terry's gameplay mechanics and initial impressions, as well as the significance of these crossovers for both companies. We also touched on the newly announced Capcom Fighting Collection 2, featuring classic titles like Capcom vs SNK and Power Stone. Finally, we explored the possibility of a Capcom vs SNK 3 and the challenges of creating such a game in today's gaming landscape.

Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3kd
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Hosts:
Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
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Gabriel Medina
twitter.com/StaticGorilla

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

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

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

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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
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Hosts:
Andres Mirandes
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Gabriel Medina
twitter.com/StaticGorilla

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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

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