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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We discuss the upcoming Street Fighter 6 Battle Balance update, including the return of Akuma, new mechanics like wake-up drive reversal, new costumes, and Street Fighter's Jukebox. We dive into the challenges Multiversus faced during early access and the promising changes coming for its full release. Additionally, we preview the arrival of Beatrix in Granblue Fantasy Versus, her moveset, and how similar she is to Sol Badguy. With Combo Breaker on the horizon, there's a lot to look forward to in the FGC.

Timestamps

00:02:33 What Was Your First In-person Event?
00:03:45 What Was Your First Local?
00:09:00 Street Fighter 6 @ Combo Breaker
00:10:18 Street Fighter 6 Character Updates
00:13:30 Street Fighter 6 System Updates
00:19:10 New SF6 Costumes: Rashid, Ed, Aki, and Akuma
00:25:24 New Challenger Screens and Street Fighter's Jukebox
00:31:47 Looking Back at Multiversus Early Access
00:50:20 Multiversus Launch Updates
00:53:16 Multiversus PvE: Rifts
01:01:44 New DLC Character Beatrix for Granblue

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3ic

Hosts:

Andres Mirandes
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We start this week discussing Akuma's gameplay breakdown trailer for Street Fighter 6, and the Joker's arrival in Multiversus. The episode transitions into a discussion on the importance of attending local tournaments, offering tips on how to discover FGC events in your area and emphasizing the community aspect of these gatherings, alongside sharing personal stories and experiences from past events and highlighting the resources available online for finding local fighting game communities.

Timestamps

01:51 Why Stay True to a Character Regardless of Viability?
03:57 What SF6 patch do you want to see in Combo Breaker 2024?
06:12 Akuma Gameplay Breakdown
18:41 Joker Announced for Multiversus
32:46 Why Go to Locals?
49:38 How to Find Your Locals

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3i7

Hosts:

Andres Mirandes
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Gabriel Medina
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MK1 reveals Homelander & Ferra, DNF Duel reveals Nen Master, Combo Breaker has to decide whether or not to play on the Akuma patch, and we dive into the concept of character loyalty in fighting games, exploring why players remain dedicated to specific characters despite their competitive viability.

Timestamps

01:32 Poll Results: Which Announcement Won Evo Japan?
02:57 Does Absence of Key Players Lessen the Value of Major Wins?
06:39 MK1: Homelander and Ferra Reveal
15:54 DNF Duel: Nen Master Reveal
20:56 Combo Breaker's Akuma Patch Problem
32:31 Discussion: Character Loyalty

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3i3

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Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
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Gabriel Medina
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We're talking Evo Japan 2024! Discussing the event's production quality and cosplay highlights, and also reflecting on the memorable moments. We discuss announcements like Guilty Gear Strive's latest trailer featuring Slayer, Fatal Fury City of the Wolves introducing Marco Rodrigues (formerly known as Khushnood Butt), Tekken 8's Season 1 trailer showcasing Lidia and new features, and Street Fighter 6's Akuma trailer. Finally, we discuss into EVO Japan's results, sharing standout matches and winners from each main game.

Timestamps

00:01:46 Poll Results: What Are You Most Excited for at Evo Japan
00:03:16 Evo Japan 2024 Event and Cosplay
00:10:01 Slayer Guilty Gear Strive Trailer
00:20:28 Marco Rodrigues City of Wolves Trailer
00:23:41 Tekken 8 Lidia Annoucement and Season 1 Trailer
00:27:44 Akuma Street Fighter 6 Trailer
00:41:38 Evo Japan 2024 Results
00:42:07 KoF Highlights and Grand Finals
00:47:46 GBVS Highlights and Grand Finals
00:51:53 Tekken 8 Highlights and Grand Finals
00:56:17 Impact of Absent Key Players @ Evo Japan
00:58:55 Guilty Gear Strive Highlights and Grand Finals
01:07:09 Street Fighter: Third Strike Highlights and Grand Finals
01:14:19 Street Fighter 6 Highlights and Grand Finals

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3i0

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Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
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Gabriel Medina
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We delve into EVO Japan's upcoming event, anticipating the competitors and announcements, with Street Fighter 6, Street Fighter 3 Third Strike, and other games. Additionally, we address the division among Tekken 8 players about the state of the game, examining the reasons behind their discourse and the recurring trend in fighting game franchises. In our Focus Attack, we tackle the topic of balance patch frequency, debating the ideal deployment schedule for game updates.

Timestamps

01:38 QotW Results: Thoughts on Hitbox Licensing Program
04:36 Evo Japan Preview
16:07 Tekken 8 Community Divided
39:01 Poll Results: How Often Should Games Be Patched?
40:41 Patch Frequency and its Impact

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3hy

Hosts:

Andres Mirandes
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Gabriel Medina
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MK1 presented a Kombat Kast featuring Ermac, Movado Kameo, and updates to certain characters. We share our thoughts on Ermac's Fatality, new and returning moves, and Movado's Kameo Assist. Meanwhile, Multiversus showcased advancements in their rollback netcode, though concerns arose regarding perceived gameplay slowdowns during demonstrations. Additionally, Hitbox's new Licensing program for lever-less controllers sparked discussions about its ambiguous terms and a response from the community.

Timestamps

00:01:45 Poll Results: Hardest Part About Learning Fighting Games
00:03:14 QotW Result: Biggest Misconception in Playing Fighting Games
00:10:37 Ermac Kombat Kast
00:33:49 Multiversus Rollback and Gameplay Update
00:39:36 Multiversus Strange Crossover
00:45:00 Hitbox Licensing Program
01:09:42 How Often Do You Want Your Games Patched?

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3ht

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Andres Mirandes
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Gabriel Medina
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This week we discuss whether fighting games are hard, drawing upon insights from an interview with Harada, Tekken's producer. We explore various factors that contribute to the perceived difficulty of fighting games, including game mechanics, execution requirements, the mental and psychological aspects, and the learning curve associated with mastering these games. Throughout the episode, we discuss the importance of accessibility features and tutorials introduced by developers to ease new players into the genre. We also address the role of the FGC in creating educational content to support newcomers.

Timestamps

00:01:37 Poll Results: What aspect of the FGC do you like most?
00:03:46 QotW Results: Do older games truly outshine modern ones?
00:09:55 Harada Interview
00:13:56 Are Younger Players Dodging Accountability?
00:22:39 Complex Mechanics and Information Overload
00:32:25 Learning Mechanics vs Applying Knowledge
00:43:31 Execution and Accessibility
00:54:00 Adaptation
01:00:40 Advice for New Players
01:07:47 Developer and Community Responsibility

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3hq

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Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
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Gabriel Medina
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We analyze Tekken 8's Eddy Gordo trailer, focusing on his new hairstyle and moves. We share impressions of A.B.A in Guilty Gear Strive, discussing her strengths and weaknesses. Evo Japan registration numbers are examined, especially for the most popular games. In the Focus Attack segment, we discuss Guilty Gear Strive's development goals in light of recent developer statements and revisit the debate between older and newer games in terms of skill and accessibility.

Timestamps

01:11 Poll: Is it good for Granblue to split from the Arc
04:26 QotW: What determines your decision to begin playin
11:31 Eddy Gordo Gameplay Trailer
27:54 A.B.A Impressions
42:29 Evo Japan Registration Numbers
54:50 Old vs New Fighting Games

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3hm

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Andres Mirandes
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Gabriel Medina
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This week we explore the conclusion of the Arc World Tour finals, analyzing the event's presentation and discuss the reception of the event, followed by a breakdown of tournament results and our favorite moments. We also cover the character announcements for Guilty Gear Strive and Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, which include the trailers for ABA, Vane, and a teaser for the last character of Season 3. Additionally, we delve into Coreupt, a new indie fighting game inspired by Marvel Vs Capcom, discussing its design, presentation, and what attracts us to play new fighting games.

Timestamps

00:01:30 Poll: Who is the Next GG Strive Character?
00:03:13 QotW: How Do You Deal with Burnout?
00:08:34 Arc World Tour 2023 Finals: The Event
00:18:19 Arc World Tour 2023 Finals: The Tournament
00:42:04 A.B.A., Vane, and Other AWT Announcements
01:07:10 COREUPT: New Indie Fighter

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3he

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Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
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Gabriel Medina
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