Level Up Your Game: BOOMcast

By Level Up Your Game LLC

The BOOMcast is a Podcast that focuses on the Fighting Game Series Tekken. Current players Michael "MYK" Kwon, Reepal "Rip" Parboo, Ricky "Rickstah" Uehara, and Michael "Suiken" Khieu cover everything... more

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The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.

Level Up Your Game: BOOMcast episodes:

March 29, 2025 BOOMcast #58: S̶o̶u̶l̶ C̶a̶l̶i̶b̶u̶r̶ TEKKEN 8 Season 2, Tekken Talk Recap, Pakistan vs Korea
On this episode of the BOOMcast, MYK, Rip and Rickstah recap the Pakistan vs Korea Tekken 8 exhibition. They also dive into the latest Tekken Talk featuring the many changes for S̶o̶u̶l̶ C̶a̶l̶i̶b̶u̶r̶ Tekken 8 Season 2.

Video Version: https://youtu.be/IrNoBDZGYFsTime Stamps:Intro 0:00Pakistan vs Korea Recap: 3:10Tekken 8 Season 2 EVO Preview Recap: 13:17Changes to TWT 2025: 23:17Thoughts on Anna: 27:55Soul Calibur Influence in Tekken 8: 42:30Tekken 8 Season 2 ChangesKI Charge CH Nerf: 57:38Auto Realigning Combos: 1:10:37UI Changes: 1:20:46Character Changes: 1:32:48Throws Deal Chip Damage: 1:53:26Season 2 Character Pass: 2:07:462XKO Alpha Lab 2 Info Video Recap: 2:16:27NA vs EU: 2:20:08BOOMcast is #3 FGC Podcast: 2:32:01Ronaldo Joins Fatal Fury COTW: 2:33:55Follow Us: 2:37:51Left Behind: 2:38:25Host: MYKTwitch: http://twitch.tv/thenameismykTwitter/X: @TheNameIsMYKYouTube: @TheNameIsMYK RipTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/levelupyourgameTwitter/X: @ReepalTikTok: OldAssBoomer Rickstah:Twitch: http://twitch.tv/ricksteeezyTwitter/X: @Ricksteeezy#Tekken8 #fightinggames #podcast
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2h 44min
December 21, 2024 BOOMcast #57: TWT Finals Recap, Clive in Tekken 8, Wheres Tifa?
On this episode of the BOOMcast, special guest Tasty Steve stops by with MYK, Rip and Suiken to recap the TWT Finals. They also give their thoughts about Tekken 8's new character Clive Rosfield from Final Fantasy XVI and ask the question, Wheres Tifa?
If you like the content, please consider becoming a member of the BOOMsquad: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvXB6Bdvh3fREeElPs0mGbQ/join
Time Stamps:
Intro 0:00
TWT Finals Recap: 2:33
Atif 3 2nd Place Finishes Good or Bad? 13:39
Tekken 8 Putting Players On Pins and Needles: 17:01
Ulsan Falling Short in TWT Finals: 21:54
Knee on the Rise After Year 1: 27:50
Rangchu is an Awesome Player: 29:34
Tasty Steve Left Behind Preview: 34:39
Arslan Ash Tweets Pakistan Win: 39:30
Players Caring Can Carry a Game: 42:09
Superman Trailer Thoughts: 47:21
Tekken Festival Impressions: 52:09
Clive Rosfield DLC Impressions: 1:00:46
Clive Gameplay Impressions: 1:17:41
Why no Tifa? 1:25:40
Are Multiple Guest Characters the Way? 1:38:28
Virtua Fighter Trailer Impressions: 1:45:08
Tekken 8 Season 2 News: 1:53:04
Follow Us: 1:58:31
Left Behind: 2:01:05
Special Guest: Tasty Steve
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/tasty_steve
Twitter/X: @Tasty_Steve
YouTube: @TastySteve
Secondary YouTube: @teamspooky
Host: MYK
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/thenameismyk
Twitter/X: @TheNameIsMYK
YouTube: @TheNameIsMYK
Rip
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/levelupyourgame
Twitter/X: @Reepal
Suiken:
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/suikenuser
Twitter/X: @TKSuiken
#Tekken8 #fightinggames #podcast
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2h 6min
October 12, 2024 BOOMcast #56: Heihachi Drops, $5 Stage DLC, China Gets DQ at TGU 2024
On this episode of the BOOMcast, MYK, Rip, and Rickstah recap the Esports World Cup Tekken 8 tournament. They also talk about the new Heihachi DLC along with the $5 stage DLC and the controversial DQ of XCC at Thaiger Uppercut 2024 TWT Master Event.
If you like the content, please consider becoming a member of the BOOMsquad: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvXB6Bdvh3fREeElPs0mGbQ/join
Time Stamps:
Intro 0:00
Esports World Cup Tekken 8 Recap: 2:31
Did EWC Qualifiers Over Shadow TWT? 14:30
Tekken 8 Heihachi DLC: 19:39
Bamco Charging $5 For a Stage: 29:59Harada Response Tweet: 38:14Can Tekken 8 Copy Street Fighter 6's Currency Model: 43:51Charing For A Stage Doesn't Work For Anyone: 49:34
Legacy Tekken Characters as DLC: 52:33Wackest Tekken Character Not On The Tekken 8 Roster: 55:05
TWT Master Thaiger Uppercut Recap: 1:03:25
Chinese Player XCC DQ Issue: 1:07:45Russian Player Higem Response Tweet: 1:13:25
Where is Tekken 8 Heading? 1:28:54
Season 2 Change Predictions: 1:32:32
Rip's Big Announcement: 1:41:05
Follow Us: 1:44:30
Left Behind: 1:47:53
Host: MYK
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/thenameismyk
Twitter/X: @TheNameIsMYK
YouTube: @TheNameIsMYK
Rip
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/levelupyourgame
Twitter/X: @Reepal
Secondary YouTube: @reepal
Rickstah:
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/ricksteeezy
Twitter/X: @Ricksteeezy
#Tekken8 #fightinggames #podcast
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1h 54min
July 27, 2024 BOOMcast #55: EVO Recap, Tekken 8 Patch 1.06 w/ Lidia, HEIHACHI'S BACK!!!!
On this episode of the BOOMcast, special guest n0pants joins, MYK, Rip, and Rickstah to recap EVO from many different angles. They also talk about Heihachi returning to the Tekken 8 roster, touch on the latest patch 1.06 with Lidia and so much more!
Video Version:
https://youtu.be/r0mq9IVhRA0
Time Stamps:
Intro 0:00
So Many Tekken Tournaments So Little Time: 2:00
Is EWC Over Shadowing TWT? 6:40
EVO Experience Recap: 10:20
EVO Tournament Recap: 19:00
Competition for Tekken 8 at EVO: 29:29
2XKO Thoughts: 43:24
EVO Problems: 51:49
EVO Winners: 1:15:57
Changes to Tekken 8 Possible? 1:23:41
EVO Tekken 8 Heihachi Reveal: 1:35:43
More EVO Events: 1:42:36
Street Fighter 6 Terry Bogard Reveal: 1:57:46
Heihachi Planned All Along or Last Second Addition? 2:02:02
Tekken 8 Last Character Reveal Predictions: 2:05:19
TWT Finals in Japan: 2:07:43
TWT Finals Format: 2:13:45
Tekken 8 Patch 1.06 feat. Photo Mode and Lidia: 2:31:56
Follow Us: 2:42:55
Left Behind: 2:43:58
Host: MYK
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/thenameismyk
Twitter/X: @TheNameIsMYK
YouTube: @TheNameIsMYK
Special Guest: n0pants:
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/n0pants
Twitter/X: @nzeropants
Rip
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/levelupyourgame
Twitter/X: @Reepal
Secondary YouTube: @reepal
Rickstah:
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/ricksteeezy
Twitter/X: @Ricksteeezy
#Tekken8 #EVO2024 #fightinggames
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2h 52min
May 05, 2024 BOOMcast #54: EVO Japan Recap, Tekken 8 Patch 1.04, 2 Laws 1 Top 6 Bracket
On this episode of the BOOMcast, MYK, Rip, Rickstah and Suiken recap EVO Japan for Tekken 8. They talk about the new character reveal Lidia. Give their thoughts on patch 1.04 and give their guesses on the last 2 DLC slots.
If you like the content, please consider becoming a member of the BOOMsquad: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvXB6Bdvh3fREeElPs0mGbQ/join
Time Stamps:
Intro 0:00
TWT Challenger Electric Clash Recap: 2:27
TWT Dojo Texas Showdown Recap: 12:48
Opinions of Chip Damage: 15:39
EVO Japan Recap: 23:53
Character Variety in Top 6: 33:13
Slow Start For Knee: 39:36
EVO Japan Top 4 Qualifiers for Esports World Cup: 43:38
Rip's EVO Japan Experience: 45:47
Restreamer's POV of EVO Japan: 52:47
Thoughts on new Hunter X Hunter Game: 1:03:32
2XKO Thoughts: 1:09:39
Marvel vs Capcom Infinite Mods: 1:13:08
EVO Japan Character Reveals: 1:15:09
Tekken 7 DLC Character Guesses: 1:19:13
Patch 1.04 Summary: 1:30:51
Follow Us: 1:58:25
Left Behind: 1:59:41
Host: MYK
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/thenameismyk
Twitter/X: @TheNameIsMYK
YouTube: @TheNameIsMYK
Rip
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/levelupyourgame
Twitter/X: @Reepal
Secondary YouTube: @reepal
Rickstah:
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/ricksteeezy
Twitter/X: @Ricksteeezy
Suiken:
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/suikenuser
Twitter/X: @Suikenuser
#Tekken8 #evojapan #fightinggames
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2h 3min
February 17, 2024 BOOMcast #53 Special Guest AvoidingThePuddle: Let's Talk About Tekken 8
Welcome to BOOMcast Episode 53 with special guest Aris aka AvoidingThePuddle! On this episode the Rip, MYK, Rickstah, and Aris talk about the highs and lows from the Tekken 8 release.
Time Stamps:
Intro 0:00
Thoughts on Tekken 8: 1:40
Casuals Playing Tekken 8: 20:42
Are the New Throw/Parry Changes Good: 22:03
Rage Drives vs Heat Smashes: 30:25
Rage Art Adjustments: 39:13
Thoughts On System Mechanic Changes: 45:59
Tekken 8 Netcode: 56:21
YouTube Replay Poachers: 1:01:56
Tekken 8 Ghosts: 1:06:44
Tournaments for Tekken 8: 1:08:26
Street Fighter 6 Capcom Cup Seeding: 1:14:10
Is Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6 Dropping the Ball After Launch? 1:17:51
Mortal Kombat 1 Getting Left Behind: 1:22:11
Tekken 8 Recoverable Health/Chip Damage: 1:24:10
Follow Us: 1:38:34
Left Behind: 1:40:22
Thoughts on EVO Changes: 1:42:42
Panel:
Aris:
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/avoidingthepuddle
Twitter/X: @AvoidThePuddle
YouTube: @AvoidingthePuddle
MYK:
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/TheNameIsMYK
Twitter/X: @TheNameIsMYK
YouTube: @TheNameIsMYK
Rip:
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/levelupyourgame
Twitter/X: @Reepal
Rickstah:
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/ricksteeezy
Twitter/X: @Ricksteeezy
#Tekken8 #fgc #podcast
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1h 54min
January 20, 2024 BOOMcast #52: TWT 2023 Finals Recap, Goodbye Tekken 7, Hello Tekken 8!
On this episode of the BOOMcast, MYK, Rip, Suiken, and Rickstah recap the 2023 Tekken World Tour Finals. They say their goodbyes to Tekken 7 and remember their favorite moments during the game's life span. The guys also give their hopes and concerns about Tekken 8 with its release just right around the corner.
If you like the content, please consider becoming a member of the BOOMsquad: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvXB6Bdvh3fREeElPs0mGbQ/join
Time Stamps:
Intro 0:00
TWT Finals Recap: 3:31
Is the Round Robin Format Good? 22:35
Tekken Ball Exhibition Recap: 37:12
Tekken Talk Recap: 42:17
Tekken 8 Launch Trailer Thoughts: 45:22
Thoughts on Eddy Reveal: 50:58
Season 1 DLC Character Picks: 52:48
Story Time How Suiken Became the Final Boss: 57:30
TWT Finals Top 8: 1:01:40
The Many Story Arcs of Tekken 7's E-Sports Scene: 1:13:01
Red Bull Pindrop Tekken 8 Preview: 1:23:50
Personal Favorite Tekken 7 Moments: 1:27:29
Thoughts on Tekken 8: 1:45:28
Concerns about Tekken 8: 1:56:45
Plugs: 2:07:55
Left Behind: 2:09:34
Host: MYK
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/thenameismyk
Twitter/X: @TheNameIsMYK
YouTube: @TheNameIsMYK
Rip
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/levelupyourgame
Twitter/X: @Reepal
Secondary YouTube: @reepal
Rickstah:
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/ricksteeezy
Twitter/X: @Ricksteeezy
Suiken:
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/suikenuser
Twitter/X: @Suikenuser
#Tekken8 #TWTFinals #fgc
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2h 13min
June 17, 2023 BOOMcast Episode 51: Special Guest AvoidingThePuddle: Tekken 8 CNT, Street Fighter 6, Mortal Kombat
On this episode of the BOOMcast, special guest Aris (AvoidingThePuddle), MYK, Rip, and Rickstah talk about Street Fighter 6's release, Mortal Kombat 1 and its challenge to be better than MK 11, Tekken 8's Closed Network Test, and much more!
Time Stamps:
Intro 0:00
Street Fighter 6 First Impressions: 2:00
SF6 Game Modes: 6:12
SF6 System Mechanics: 14:48
SF6 Tailors to Everyone: 23:10
Street Fighter 6 Modern Controls: 26:21
Street Fighter 6 Setting the Bar High for Everyone Else: 44:55
Street Fighter 6 Net Code: 45:52
Classic Street Fighter 6 Costumes Should Be Free: 48:16
Mortal Kombat 1 Early Thoughts: 51:57
Does Mortal Kombat Innovate Enough? 54:57
New Kameo Characters Mechanic: 57:56
New Mechanic Up Block: 1:03:29
Favorite NRS Game: 1:05:49
Micro Patching Doesn't Let People Have Fun: 1:06:17
Mortal 1 Kombat Stress Test: 1:09:25
Is MK1 a reboot? 1:11:28
MK1 New Movement Mechanic: 1:14:51
Will You Get MK1 Day 1? 1:15:52
Tekken 8 Closed Network Test: 1:19:03
Will Tekken 8 Be Cracked? 1:20:14
Could Tekken 8 Be Free 2 Play? 1:28:18
Is Bamco's Approach to Releasing Character Trailers Flawed? 1:30:07
Gameplay Changes for Closed Network Test: 1:40:55
Diablo IV Rant: 1:50:36
Follow Us: 1:53:17
Left Behind: 1:53:57
Special Guest: Aris
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/avoidingthepuddle
Twitter: @AvoidThePuddle
YouTube: @AvoidingthePuddle
Host: MYK
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/thenameismyk
Twitter: @TheNameIsMYK
YouTube: @TheNameIsMYK
Rip
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/levelupyourgame
Twitter: @Reepal
Secondary YouTube: @reepal
Rickstah
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/ricksteeezy
Twitter: @Ricksteeezy
#Tekken8 #streetfighter6 #mortalkombat
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1h 59min
April 15, 2023 BOOMcast Episode 50: Tekken 8 Closed Alpha Info, EVO Japan, HitBox Stands By 2+1=2
Welcome to BOOMcast episode 50! On this episode, MYK, Rickstah, Suiken, and Rip talk about the Tekken 8 Closed Alpha, EVO Japan, Capcom Cup's leverless rule change along with Hitbox's response to it and much more!
Time Stamps:
Intro 0:00
Hitbox Response for Capcom Cup Controller Rule Change: 1:55
EVO Japan: 25:15
Tekken 8 Closed Alpha: 41:51
Heat Modes In Tekken 8: 46:00
Move Changes Tekken 8: 56:49
Early Alpha Tekken 8 Tier List: 1:00:53
Law Auto Parry DSS Is Back: 1:03:19
Does Simplified Tekken Mean Complex Characters are Out? 1:04:52
Jack-8 Top Tier in Closed Alpha: 1:08:52
Rapid Fire Tekken 8 Questions: 1:11:05
Harada Tweets: 1:34:53
Follow Us: 1:47:09
Left Behind: 1:48:26
MYK:
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/TheNameIsMYK
Twitter: @TheNameIsMYK
Rickstah:
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/Ricksteeezy
Twitter: @Ricksteeezy
Suiken:
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/suikenuser
Twitter: @TKSuiken
Rip:
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/levelupyourgame
Twitter: @Reepal
#levelupyourgame #tekken8 #evojapan2023
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1h 60min
February 25, 2023 BOOMcast Episode 49: 2 Million Reasons to Play Street Fighter 6, EVO News, Kazuya Tekken 8 Trailer
Welcome to BOOMcast episode 49! On this episode, the guys talk about the new Street Fighter 6 trailer and yes Cammy's back! They also talk about this years Capcom Cup, next years Capcom Cup prize pool of $2 million, some EVO news for both Japan and Las Vegas shows, and take a look and the new Tekken 8 Kazuya trailer that dropped earlier in the week!
Time Stamps:
Intro 0:00
New Street Fighter 6 Trailer: 1:50
Capcom Cup: 10:47
$2 Million Prize Pool For Capcom Cup X: 14:37
Tekken 8 EVO Japan Location Tests and JimmyJTran Sighting? 26:19
EVO Las Vegas Game Line Up Announced: 31:42
EVO Main Stage Games Reduces to Top 6: 33:49
Mortal Kombat 12 Leaked: 50:26
Tekken 8 Kazuya Trailer: 58:47
Tekken 8 Heat is Confusing: 1:16:11
Will Bamco Drop More Character Trailers? 1:26:30
Follow Us: 1:35:53
Left Behind: 1:37:31
MYK:
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/TheNameIsMYK
Twitter: @TheNameIsMYK

Rickstah:
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/Ricksteeezy
Twitter: @Ricksteeezy

Suiken:
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/suikenuser
Twitter: @TKSuiken

Rip:
Twitch: http://twitch.tv/levelupyourgame
Twitter: @Reepal

#levelupyourgame #tekken8 #streetfighter6
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1h 44min

FAQs about Level Up Your Game: BOOMcast:

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The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.