Today we are joined by Aaron David Harris, an award-winning filmmaker and creator of the "Tales of Fist and Fireballs" podcast. Aaron talks about how his love of fighting games shaped his journey in becoming an animator and fiction podcast creator. We discussed the challenges of adapting fighting games into other media like movies and TV, focusing on successful examples like Mortal Kombat and potential issues with upcoming adaptations like Guilty Gear. We also explored the importance of simplicity in storytelling and the balance between fan service and accessibility for new audiences.

Aaron David Harris
https://www.adhx2.com/

Tales of Fists & Fireballs
https://open.spotify.com/show/28lvjOBRzv4vmnpabbCd5i?si=2a857b2decc84be5&nd=1&dlsi=a0cc61ab35474bf6

Timestamps

00:54 Who is Aaron Harris?
05:53 Synergy Between Fighting Games and Anime
08:41 Undefeated of the East: Local Champ Defeated
11:56 How Fighting Games Inspired Creative Writing
16:05 Impact of Media Adaptations on Game Franchises
21:04 Why Mortal Kombat 95 Worked
28:54 Challenges in Adapting Game Lore to TV Series
34:02 Evolving Storytelling in Mortal Kombat
40:56 Game Industry's Evolution in Writing
43:09 Original Characters in Franchise Movies
45:30 Challenges of Adapting Guilty Gear into Anime
52:42 What Games with Big Lore Can Learn from Star Wars
58:37 Simplicity and Focus is Key

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3lb

Hosts:

Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
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Gabriel Medina
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