Double Tap – A Podcast for the Fighting Game Community

This week we're covering the new Virtua Fighter documentary and what it reveals about Virtua Fighter history, fundamentals, and the legends who shaped the series. We also break down the current state of 2XKO, diving into how recent balance changes are affecting the meta and what FGC community reactions tell us about where the game is headed. Finally, we share thoughts heading into Marvel Tokon Beta 2, looking at how character balance is evolving and shaping the early competitive scene.

We're exploring how the Steam Box impacts the FGC with a detailed look at its performance specs and what the hardware debate means for competitive fighting games. The latest Marvel Tokon beta update brings significant changes to the table, and we break down what players need to know about the newest build and character adjustments. Plus, Chun Li finally arrives in City of the Wolves, and we're diving into her gameplay mechanics, what Chun Li brings to COTW gameplay, and early FGC reactions to her debut.

Timestamps

00:55 Steam Machine Revealed
05:33 Portability & Market Fit
10:23 Steam Machine Pricing Breakdown
14:12 Steam Machine Tournament Viability
17:20 Marvel Tokon Beta Update
20:11 New Stages & Characters
27:18 Chun‑Li Update and Gameplay Impressions
33:31 Would You Rather Community Discussion
41:44 2XKO Sajam Slam Rants and Content Creator Diversity

StaticGorilla is back from First Attack 2025 with exclusive tournament highlights from Puerto Rico's premier fighting game event, breaking down the family atmosphere and intense matches that made this FGC celebration unforgettable. We tackle the heated Capcom Cup paywall controversy head-on, examining how Capcom's decision to gate Capcom Cup 2025 finals behind a paywall impacts Street Fighter 6 fans and the broader Capcom esports scene. Plus, we share our first impressions of Avatar Legends: The Last Airbender Fighting Game, discussing how its early gameplay captures the spirit of the animated series and what Avatar fighters gameplay means for the fighting game community's future.

We recap the hype of Evo France 2025, from wild Dragon Ball FighterZ moments to the energy of the French crowd. Then we break down the surprise DBFZ patch featuring Super Saiyan 4 Goku and all the chaos it brings. Finally, we talk C. Viper’s return in Street Fighter 6, her new mechanics, and Capcom Cup PPV controversy.

Timestamps

00:01:59 Warwick Surprise Drop
00:01:59 Evo France Highlights
00:20:50 Dragon Ball FighterZ Announcements @ Evo France
00:38:21 Avatar: Legends First Look
00:44:40 C. Viper Character Breakdown
01:05:00 Capcom Cup PPV Controversy
01:13:59 2XKO Character Cadence

We tackle the big question: Is 2XKO actually ready for competitive play? After spending weeks in the closed beta, Crashtag, Mezza, and StaticGorilla discuss what's working like solid character variety and surprisingly stable netcode, to what still needs serious polish before Riot's tag fighter can truly shine in the FGC. We dig into the awkward spacing issues, questionable balance decisions, and that evolving meta everyone's either exploiting or complaining about. We also talk about experiences in early 2XKO tournaments. Finally, we discuss where game stands heading into Season Zero and what needs to happen for 2XKO's future in the fighting game community.