In this episode we're celebrating 400 episodes and 10 years of Double Tap! Looking back over the past decade, we discuss some of our takes on fighting games and the FGC, and also, what we would like to see over the next 10 years.

Timestamps

00:02:38 MKX is the Best NRS Game
00:06:44 Mid-game Coaching Has to Go
00:16:37 Guilty Gear Strive Has Aged Poorly
00:20:22 The Live Service Model in Fighting Games
00:29:02 The FGC Contradicts Itself
00:34:34 FGC Gatekeeping and Community Dynamics
00:43:51 Creating a Welcoming Environment in the FGC
00:54:17 Hopes for SF6 to Become a Legacy Game
01:01:17 A More Rewarding Ecosystem for Players
01:04:52 Expanding Community Involvement in the FGC

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3lu

Hosts:

Andres Mirandes
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Gabriel Medina
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In this Bonus Round we sit down with Blackmore, a passionate content creator specializing in the styles and histories of fighting game characters. Blackmore shares his journey into the FGC, starting from his first experience at EVO to creating detailed videos exploring the martial arts inspirations behind characters like Sonya Blade, Zafina, and the even Voldo. We discuss how character designs and fighting styles impact players' choices and their connections to the community. We also cover trends in character designs across various franchises like Tekken and Mortal Kombat, and the exhaustive research that brings these characters to life.

Timestamps

01:12 How Blackmore Found Fighting Games
07:54 Analyzing Martial Arts Inspirations in Video Games
11:08 The Appeal and Community of Fighting Games
17:36 Representation in Fighting Games
22:03 Character Design Impact on Player Choices
31:10 Exploring the Unique Fighting Styles in Character Developmen
34:10 The Evolution of Martial Arts Depictions in Fighting Games
39:45 The Process of Breaking Down Fighting Styles
53:01 Common Themes in Fighting Styles

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3lq

Hosts:

Andres Mirandes
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Gabriel Medina
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This week we start the show talking about the announcement of a new Virtua Fighter at The Game Awards, move into the addition of Clive Rossfield in Tekken 8, and then the upcoming balance patches for Guilty Gear Strive. We also discuss the importance of quality assurance in tournament setups following some complaints about the inconsistency of PS5 as a competitive console. This is our last new episode for 2025. After our winter break, well be back on January 7th. See you next year!

Timestamps

00:01:04 New Virtua Fighter Announced!
00:09:16 Challenges Facing Virtua Fighter in the Competitive Fighting
00:15:49 Is Virtua Fighter Popular Enoughin the US?
00:20:57 Clive Rossfield Announced for Tekken 8
00:32:03 Tekken 8 Wins Fighting Game of the Year
00:33:24 Guilty Gear Strive Upcoming Balance Patch
00:46:56 Tournament Setups and Standards
00:52:45 Challenges in Setting Standards for Fighting Game Tournament
01:04:48 The Need for Consistency and Fairness at Tournaments

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3lm

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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 started by discussing the reveal of Mai in Street Fighter 6 and the mixed reactions to her design. We then talked about Tekken 8's upcoming winter update and the speculation surrounding its final Season 1 character. We also covered KOF XV's character breakdowns for Mature and Vice. Finally, we looked ahead to 2025, discussing upcoming games like Fatal Fury: City of Wolves, 2XKO, and potential events in the FGC calendar.

Timestamps

01:46 Mai Street Fighter 6 Reveal
14:45 Poll Results: What Should Capcom Focus on for SF6
19:05 Tekken 8 Winter Update and DLC
26:56 Anna Teased for Tekken 8 Season 2
29:05 New Character Announcement at The Game Awards
37:05 Character Breakdowns for Vice and Mature in KOF 15
47:37 Looking Forward to 2025

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3lc

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Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
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Gabriel Medina
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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

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Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
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Gabriel Medina
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We start by talking about the rumored cancellation of MK1 Kombat Pack 3. We discuss why Khaos Reigns may have failed to meet expectations, the economics of game development, and the future of the Mortal Kombat series, including the potential for an Injustice 3. We also covered the latest Street Fighter 6 patch, examining the significant changes made to characters like Ryu, Rashid, Kimberly, and Ed, and how these adjustments might impact upcoming tournaments. We wrap up with a discussion about the patch's impact on competitive players and what we hope to see in future updates.

Timestamps

01:38 MK1 Kombat Pack 3 Rumored Cancellation
13:34 Economics of Development vs Player Value
22:59 Mortal Kombat's Future Development
27:46 Street Fighter 6 Patch Updates
38:47 SF6 Ryu Buffs and Power Creep?
43:07 SF6 Patch: Chun Li and Manon
44:48 SF6 Patch Losers: Cammy and Ed
54:12 SF6 Patch Capcom Cup Impact

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3l9

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Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
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Gabriel Medina
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Virtua Fighter 5 Revo is making waves with its 4K upgrades and rollback netcode. MK1 has everyone talking about Ghostface's gameplay, but unfortunately, his bugs too. We also dove into the patch drama plaguing Guilty Gear Strive, breaking down what's working and what's totally missed the mark. We wrapped things up by talking about the best selling fighting games and responses to our question of the week about what features should be standard in a fighting game.

Timestamps

01:15 Virtua Fighter 5 Revo Announcement
06:19 Challenges and Realism in Virtual Fighter vs. Tekken
10:13 Discussions on Virtua Fighter's Legacy and Future
16:17 Ghostface in MK1: Gameplay Bugs and Tournament Impact
28:35 Guilty Gear Strive Season 4 Bugs & Issues
41:17 Top Selling Fighting Games
53:58 Responses: What Features Should Be Standard in Fighting Game

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3l7

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Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
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We discussed the arrival of Ghostface in Mortal Kombat 1 and broke down his unique gameplay mechanics. We also touched on the latest patch updates for Mortal Kombat 1, including Sub-Zero’s changes and the replay takeover feature. We discuss Capcom Cup 11 qualifying players like Idom and Big Bird, and debated the merits of changing the regional point system. We also covered upcoming updates for Guilty Gear Strive and discussed features that should become standard in fighting games.

Timestamps

01:29 MK1 Ghostface Gameplay
12:05 MK1 November Patch
16:47 Capcom Cup XI Qualifying Update
30:41 The Game Awards - Best Fighting Game Nominees
35:52 Guilty Gear 1.41 Patch
42:40 What Should Be Standard in Fighting Games?

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3l3

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Andres Mirandes
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Gabriel Medina
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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.

Timestamps

00:44 2XKO Jinx Character Update
19:53 Guilty Gear 3v3 Beta Update
32:15 Capcom Cup XII Announcement
39:08 Blink Respawn Smash Bros Tournament Controversy
45:50 Raven and Marceline in Multiversus
50:47 Multiversus Underperformance and Future

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3kx

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Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
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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.

Timestamps

01:13 Guilty Gear Strive Season 4 Impressions
18:36 Ghostface MK1 Gameplay Trailer
24:11 Unist 2 Arcade Release
27:06 Knock Off Demo Impressions
40:17 Poll Results: Are You Interested in MvC:I & Beyond?
41:52 Fighting Game Boss Mount Rushmore

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3ko

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Gabriel Medina
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