Double Tap – A Podcast for the Fighting Game Community

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.

Timestamps

01:10 2XKO Alpha Lab Finale
21:07 MK1 Cyrax Gameplay and Story Details
29:51 Will Khaos Reigns Be Enough to Keep MK1 Alive?
37:17 Multiversus Beetlejuice Gameplay
46:11 What Were Your Early Impressions on the 2XKO Alpha Lab?
46:41 Is the Infinite and Beyond Mod Enough to get you back?
51:16 Granblue Fantasy Versus: Versusia Character Guide

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Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
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Gabriel Medina
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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.

Timestamps

00:01:01 2XKO Alpha Lab Impressions
00:10:22 2XKO Gameplay and Strategy
00:24:06 Is Damage to High in 2XKO?
00:29:57 Problems with the Fuse System
00:40:43 Its Just an Alpha
00:51:24 EWC Street Fighter 6 Highlights
01:09:31 Is Mortal Kombat Finding a New Home?
01:23:36 Mod Highlight: Marvel vs Capcom Infinite Beyond

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3jq

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Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
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Gabriel Medina
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We kicked things off by discussing the upcoming Alpha Lab for 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.

Timestamps

01:22 2XKO Alpha Lab Starts Soon
11:35 What Would You Change about Strive 3v3 Mode?
16:06 EWC Street Fighter 6 LCQ
24:35 EWC SF6 Group Stage Pools
32:44 Ed Boon Leaks Kitana in MK2 Movie
41:18 Tag Fighters 101
43:36 Archetypes in Tag Fighters
47:32 Character Selection in Tag Games
50:59 Neutral in Tag Fighters
57:41 The Trap of Long Combos

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3jk

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Andres Mirandes
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Gabriel Medina
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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.

Timestamps

00:02:05 Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns
00:07:06 Cyrax and Sektor Gameplay Updates
00:10:28 Noob Saibot Gameplay Updates
00:12:35 Ghostface, T-1000, and Conan Enter MK1
00:18:10 MK1 DLC Price
00:22:49 Animalities Return to MK1
00:32:22 Billy Kane Announced for City of the Wolves
00:39:42 Guilty Gear Strive 3v3 Beta Impressions
00:55:02 Mod Highlight: Deadpool and Wolverine for MK1
01:02:19 Mod Highlights: Colossus in SF6

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3jg

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Andres Mirandes
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Gabriel Medina
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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.

Timestamps

00:02:00 Vice and Mature Announced for KoF 15
00:04:00 Kevin Rian Announced for City of the Wolves
00:14:09 Multiversus Season 2: Samurai Jack and Beetlejuice
00:23:49 Unist Announces Uzuki Release Date
00:26:05 Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact Launch Roster
00:35:36 SNK vs Capcom: Chaos
00:41:26 Versusia and Vikala Announced for GranBlue Fantasy Versus: R
00:45:19 Heihachi Announced for Tekken 8
00:53:00 SF6 Shows off Terry
01:01:49 Dizzy, Venom, Unika, and Lucy Revealed for Guilty Gear Striv
01:16:51 Evo Events in 2025 and Beyond

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3jf

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Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
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Gabriel Medina
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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.

Timestamps

00:02:33 New Venue
00:08:47 Art Galleries, Booths, Exhibitions
00:30:16 Tips to Enjoy the EVO Spectator Experience
00:33:28 Mike Does Well in Tekken 8
00:38:22 Frustrations with Coaching in Tekken
00:42:25 Static gets DQ'd
00:45:34 Tournament Nerves in SF6
00:53:03 Pool and Bracket Highlights
01:11:51 Guilty Gear Strive Top 6 and Finals
01:15:04 Tekken 8 Top 6 and Finals
01:21:18 Street Fighter 6 Top 6 and Finals

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3je

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Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
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Gabriel Medina
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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.

Timestamps

01:09 Braum in 2XKO
14:05 Is Bison a Top Tier Character?
15:32 Lidia Tekken 8 Starter Guide
23:42 Takeda MK1 Trailer
37:52 DotA Fighting Game
46:16 Quick Tekken World Tour Update
49:14 Are you excited for Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact?
53:06 Road to Evo 2024

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3j6

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Andres Mirandes
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Gabriel Medina
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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.

Timestamps

01:18 M. Bison Impressions
17:09 Guilty Gear Strive Dual Rulers Teaser Trailer
24:17 Agent Smith in Multiversus
27:33 Under Night Uzuki
30:20 Hunter x Hunter Nen Impact Characters
38:26 Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection @ Evo
42:19 What fighting game would you play again for the first time?
51:09 Has ArcSys communication with Strive updates been enough?
53:09 Esports World Cup Schedule

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3j2

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Andres Mirandes
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Gabriel Medina
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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.

Timestamps

01:04 2XKO Alpha Lab
15:58 Record Breaking Evo
32:44 Are You Buying Physical Versions of Capcom Collections?
33:38 Is CvS3 on the Way?
39:48 What Game/Series Do You Want to See Get a Re-release?
47:12 Guilty Gear Strive Developer Backyard
54:53 CEO 2024 Recap

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3iy

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Andres Mirandes
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Gabriel Medina
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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.

Timestamps

00:01:20 Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection
00:04:28 MvC2 History and Availabiilty Issues
00:11:54 Community Reaction to MvC Fighting Collection
00:14:20 New Features in MvC Fighting Collection
00:24:57 No MvC Love for XBox
00:31:51 Is Marvel vs Capcom 4 on the way?
00:39:15 M. Bison Character Breakdown
00:51:22 The Best (or Worse) Fathers in Fighting Games
00:55:31 SLB Archive: Preserving Classic Gaming Footage
01:00:46 Blood of Champions
01:02:19 Introducing Community Episodes
01:07:37 GranBlue Fantasy Top 3 Evo Badges

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3it

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Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
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Gabriel Medina
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