In this episode of the Press Start Select podcast, the fellas discuss their thoughts on the recent EVO event and the games that were showcased. They talk about the growth of the fighting game community and the intertwining of corporate endorsements. They also discuss the shadow drop of SNK vs Capcom and the reveal of Terry Bogard in Street Fighter VI. The hosts express their excitement for the upcoming releases and speculate on the future of crossover games. The conversation then shifts to the storylines of Street Fighter and Tekken, as well as the recent Mortal Kombat announcement. Lastly, the fellas discuss Guilty Gear Strive and the Cyberpunk 2077 anime. They share their thoughts on the characters, storylines, and gameplay elements of these games. They discuss the ending of the Cyberpunk 2077 anime and share their thoughts on the character development and narrative choices in the series. Thank you for tuning in and please Like, Comment, and Subscribe!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Discussion of EVO

15:55 The Shadow Drop of SNK vs Capcom

26:46 The Reveal of Terry Bogard in Street Fighter VI

41:13 The Unexpected Addition of Heihachi Mishima to the Roster

45:35 The Storylines of Street Fighter and Tekken

50:04 Concerns about Story-Driven Roster Decisions in Mortal Kombat

01:11:39 Mortal Kombat Story Expansion Trailer

01:24:10 Mixed Opinions on Guest Characters

01:39:10 Hopes for Future Updates and Improvements

01:50:10 Discussion on the Cyberpunk 2077 Anime

02:04:02 The Importance of Gameplay and Character Development

02:08:13 The Need for Deliberate Decision-Making and Cohesive Storytelling

02:09:12 Conclusion

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