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.

Timestamps

00:01:37 Sakurai's Final Video
00:07:52 Super Smash Bros is a Celebration of Games
00:12:39 Capcom Pro Tour Singapore Highlights
00:28:21 Jinx 2XKO Update
00:30:31 Queen Dizzy Gameplay at Paris Game Week
00:32:07 Queen Dizzy Wish List
00:49:22 Poll Results: FT2 vs FT3
00:54:02 Hidden Rank Proposal
00:56:55 Impact of Ranking Systems on Player Anxiety and Growth
01:01:10 Pros and Cons of a Hidden Rank System
01:06:22 Motivating Players While Hiding Rank

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3kj

Hosts:

Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
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Gabriel Medina
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