The Light Is Not Right—affectionately referred to as “T-Linr” in our studio—is a happy product of our fascination with the film industry’s inner workings. Join us as we explore the minds of seasoned veterans and special guests, on a quest for constant movie magic.
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Double Tap is Mash Those Button’s weekly podcast dedicated to fighting games and the fighting game community. In each episode we discuss news, recent and upcoming events, and on-goings in the FGC.
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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 …
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#392: Evo France Line-up, Queen Dizzy Too Strong, and Can Max Revive MvC:I?
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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…
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#391: Sakurai's Final Video, CPT Singapore, and Queen Dizzy Wish List
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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…
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#390: East Coast Throwdown 2024, What Makes a Fighting Game, and FGC Updates
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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…
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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…
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#389: Heihachi's Back and So Are We! Plus Khaos Reigns, TWT, and More
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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…
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#388: Lab Notes: Final Thoughts on the 2XKO Alpha Lab
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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…
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#387: 2XKO Alpha Lab, EWC SF6 Results, and MK Up for Sale?
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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…
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#386: 2XKO Alpha Lab Soon, SF6 EWC Group Stage, and Tag Fighters 101
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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…
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#385: MK1 Khaos Reigns and Guilty Gear Strive 3v3 Impressions
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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…
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#384: Evo 2024 Special Round 2: The Announcements
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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…
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#383: Evo 2024 Special Round 1: The Event
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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 wit…
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#382: Braum Enters 2XKO, Takeda Enters Mortal Kombat 1, and the Road to Evo 2024
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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 implicati…
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#381: M. Bison Impressions, Dual Rulers Teaser, and Esports World Cup
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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 …
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#380: 2XKO Alpha Lab, Evo Breaks Records, and CEO 2024 Recap
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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 reca…
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#379: When’s Mahvel?! Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection and Bison Character Breakdown
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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 spot…
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#378: 2XKO Event in Berlin, Guilty Gear Anime, and EWC's Effect on the FGC
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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 to…
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#377: M. Bison lives! Character Reveals for Street Fighter 6 and Fatal Fury: CotW
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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. Addi…
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#376: Dreamhack Dallas & Multiversus Honeymoon Over?
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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 abou…
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#375: Combo Breaker 2024 Recap & Multiversus Impressions
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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, sha…
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#374: Street Fighter 6 Balance Updates and Multiversus Launch News
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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…
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#373: Akuma Breakdown, Multiversus Joker, and Why Go to Locals?
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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 sharin…
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#372: Homelander MK1 Reveal, Akuma @ Combo Breaker, and Character Loyalty
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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. Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3i4 Show Twitter: twit…
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#371: EVO Japan Recap: Announcements, Trailers, and Results
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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 sh…
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#370: Evo Japan Preview, Tekken 8 Divide, and Patch Frequency
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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. I…
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