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 …

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 …

Adapting fighting games into movies and TV can be a tricky balance. Too much fan service alienates new viewers, while oversimplification risks losing the core audience. With examples like Mortal Kombat proving it can be done right, and upcoming adaptations like Guilty Gear Dual Rulers sparking debate, it’s clear that storytelling in this space dema…

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 mad…

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 …

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 poin…

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. Final…

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 …

In this episode, we start off with the recent announcements from Evo France, including the game lineup and the benefits of Evo expanding internationally. We discuss the starter guide for Queen Dizzy in Guilty Gear Strive, analyzing her new mechanics and potential impact on the meta. We get pretty into it about her new ability, Wings of Light. We al…

We discussed Sakurai's final video on creating games, speculating on what his big announcement might entail, and potential Smash Bros announcements. We recapped the Singapore Capcom Pro Tour 2024 event, highlighting impressive performances by players like Nephew and Shudo. We shared our thoughts on the upcoming Dizzy gameplay reveal for Guilty Gear…

In this episode, we discuss East Coast Throwdown 2024, highlighting the impressive performances and upsets in Street Fighter 6. StaticGorilla shared his firsthand experience at the event, and we discuss the debate surrounding first-to-two versus first-to-three formats in tournaments. We also talked about Bandai Namco's response to the recent player…

We discussed the recent collaborations between Capcom and SNK, focusing on Terry's addition to Street Fighter 6 and the announcement of Ken and Chun-Li joining City of the Wolves. We talk Terry's gameplay mechanics and initial impressions, as well as the significance of these crossovers for both companies. We also touched on the newly announced Cap…

We're back after an unexpected hiatus! On this episode we discussed MK1's story expansion "Khaos Reigns," give our impressions on Heihachi's return to Tekken, and talked about the indie fighting game Coreupt. We talk about the recent announcements from Arksys at Tokyo Game Show including Queen Dizzy, new mechanics for Chip, an update on Dual Rulers…

We kick off with the end of the 2XKO Alpha Lab, sharing our final thoughts on the alpha test and some balancing issues like the defense mechanics. Shifting gears, we discuss the new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer featuring Cyrex, discuss her gameplay, speculate on how the character updates might impact the game, and talk new story details. We also talk ab…

We give our thoughts on the 2XKO Alpha lab, discussing various aspects like UI, music, lobby system, and gameplay. Next we talk about the highlights from Esports World Cup Street Fighter 6 tournament. We also talk about the potential impact of Warner Bros. selling their games division on titles like Mortal Kombat and Multiversus. Lastly, we discuss…

We kicked things off by discussing the upcoming Alpha for the game 2XKO, detailing what to expect and how excited we are to see the game in the hands of the FGC. We talked about the production mishaps at the Esports World Cup Last Chance Qualifier for Street Fighter 6, shared our thoughts on the groups for the upcoming stages, and discussed the rec…

This week we start off by talking about MK1 news coming out of San Diego Comic-Con. We discuss Mortal Kombat 1's new characters and storylines coming in the Khaos Reigns DLC. Cyrax and Sektor return, as well as Ghostface, T-1000, and Conan showing up as guest characters. We also touch on Fatal Fury's Billy Kane's return, and our hands-on impression…

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 Eu…

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 wit…

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 implicati…

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 …

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 reca…

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 spot…

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 to…

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. Addi…