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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In this episode of Double Tap, we discussed various updates and events around the fighting games community, including a surprise influencer event for 2XKO in Berlin and the early release of DNF Duel's latest patch. Crashtag shared his experience of the event, where he played with many talented players and discussed footsies in tag games. We also touched on the hype surrounding the announcement of a Guilty Gear anime, Guilty Gear Strive Duel Rulers, its potential storyline, and animation quality. The episode wrapped up with insights on player contracts and sponsorships, especially in light of the upcoming EWC. They emphasize the importance of self-branding, player advocacy, and the role of EWC in shaping the future of Esports.

Timestamps

01:12 2XKO Event in Berlin
13:31 Did Capcom Waste Two DLC Slots?
18:57 Guilty Gear Strive Dual Rulers
33:43 DNF Duel Grand Balance Patch
44:22 Who Would You Put in Street Fighter 6?
52:02 EWC's Effect on the FGC

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3ir

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Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
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Gabriel Medina
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In this episode of Double Tap, we delve into the new DLC announcements for Street Fighter 6 Year 2, which include Bison, Terry Bogard, Mai, and Elena. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves also announced new characters Vox Reaper and B. Jenet. We discuss Slayer's arrival in Guilty Gear Strive, who brings a lot of excitement and some balance concerns. Additionally, we touch on some impressive stats from Street Fighter 6's first anniversary and the unexpected removal of Iron Giant from multiverses during a tournament.

Timestamps

01:52 Do You Agree with the Ruling on the JDCR Match?
05:07 M. Bison SF6 Gameplay Trailer
16:45 SF6 Year 2 DLC Characters
27:57 SF6 Year 1 Battle Stats
42:02 Iron Giant Disabled Mid-tournament
45:46 City of Wolves Characters Announced
52:31 Guilty Gear Strive Slayer Impressions

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3im

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Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
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Gabriel Medina
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In this episode we welcome back Mikey who shares his experiences at Dreamhack Dallas, where he competed in Guilty Gear Strive, Tekken 8, and Street Fighter 6. We discuss some unexpected outcomes, including Mikey’s encounter with Fuudo, and a controller hiccup that led to JDCR losing an important match he was winning. That leads to a discussion about improving tournament procedures. We also touch on the current state of EVO registrations and the early numbers, with Street Fighter 6 leading the pack. Additionally, the conversation covers the rocky 'honeymoon phase' of Multiversus since its recent update and some notable issues players are facing. Lastly, we highlight the upcoming Street Fighter 6 balance patches and DNF Duel’s latest updates, including new characters and balance changes.

Timestamps

00:02:45 Are You Going to Play Multiversus?
00:03:28 Competing @ Dreamhack Dallas
00:19:03 JDCR vs AK Controller Controversy
00:24:30 Improving Tournament Procedures
00:33:44 Introducing Tournament Standards and Tournament Mode
00:39:37 Evo Registration Rankings
00:49:14 Multiversus Honeymoon is Over
01:02:09 Multiversus Cosmetic Problems
01:07:06 Customization Tools Could Help Multiversus
01:14:03 SF6 Balance Patch Frequency
01:18:50 DNF Duel: Nen Master Gameplay

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Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
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This episode of Double Tap is packed with content from Combo Breaker 2024 insights to discussions on new characters like Akuma in Street Fighter and Slayer in Guilty Gear. Static G shares his firsthand experience at Combo Breaker, highlighting both the competitive and spectator aspects of the event. The team discusses the return of Multiversus, sharing early impressions and critical feedback on its gameplay and system changes. The hosts conclude with a detailed analysis of Akuma’s move set and strategies, then move on to Slayer’s introduction in Guilty Gear, highlighting his unique mechanics.

Timestamps

00:01:38 Are you going to main Akuma?
00:02:55 Do you think Multiversus will recapture the hype it had?
00:06:20 Combo Breaker 2024 Recap
00:13:27 Competing @ Combo Breaker 2024
00:32:05 Hygiene @ FGC Tournaments
00:36:02 Combo Breaker Tournament Highlights
00:45:29 Multiversus Re-launch
00:51:38 Multiversus Initial Impressions
00:58:54 Multiversus PvE: Rifts
01:01:25 Multiversus Battle Pass and Rewards
01:12:00 Street Fighter 6 Akuma Impressions
01:17:42 Guilty Gear Strive Slayer Impressions

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3ig

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Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
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Gabriel Medina
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