Double Tap – A Podcast for the Fighting Game Community

In our final episode of 2025, we break down the flood of announcements from the last two weeks across the FGC. The Game Awards delivered new 2XKO character reveals, a console launch update, the Street Fighter movie trailer, and a bit of news on Marvel Tokon. We also dive into the EVO announcement show, covering dates, featured games, and format changes coming to EVO 2026. We’re excited for what’s ahead—but we can’t ignore the rising cost of attending the biggest fighting game tournament of the year. Timestamps00:01:32 Street Fighter Movie Trailer Reaction00:21:42 Aging Player Responses00:24:15 2XKO Caitlyn and Console Announcements00:34:22 SF6 and Avatar Announcements00:37:42 Marvel Tokon Beta 2 Afterthoughts00:57:09 Evo 2026 Announcements01:13:12 The Cost of Going to Evo Double Tap Community Discord https://doubletap.gg/discord Episode URL: mtb.gg/3pt Hosts:Andres Mirandestwitter.com/CrashtagVSJeremiah Wardtwitter.com/mezzafgcGabriel Medinatwitter.com/StaticGorilla Get great games without draining your wallet at the Humble Store! https://doubletap.gg/humble Thank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations. Website: https://mashthosebuttons.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Timestamps01:11 VF Doc: Final Round13:58 Marvel Tokon Beta 219:38 State of 2XKO41:26 What is Your Ranked Philosophy55:25 Personal FGC History Quiz Double Tap Community Discord https://doubletap.gg/discord Episode URL: mtb.gg/3ps Hosts:Andres Mirandestwitter.com/CrashtagVSJeremiah Wardtwitter.com/mezzafgcGabriel Medinatwitter.com/StaticGorilla Get great games without draining your wallet at the Humble Store! https://doubletap.gg/humble Thank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations. Website: https://mashthosebuttons.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Timestamps00:55 Steam Machine Revealed05:33 Portability & Market Fit10:23 Steam Machine Pricing Breakdown14:12 Steam Machine Tournament Viability17:20 Marvel Tokon Beta Update20:11 New Stages & Characters27:18 Chun‑Li Update and Gameplay Impressions33:31 Would You Rather Community Discussion41:44 2XKO Sajam Slam Rants and Content Creator Diversity Double Tap Community Discord https://doubletap.gg/discord Episode URL: mtb.gg/3po Hosts:Andres Mirandestwitter.com/CrashtagVSGabriel Medinatwitter.com/StaticGorilla Get great games without draining your wallet at the Humble Store! https://doubletap.gg/humble Thank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations. Website: https://mashthosebuttons.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Double Tap Community Discord https://doubletap.gg/discord Episode URL: mtb.gg/3pl Hosts:Andres Mirandestwitter.com/CrashtagVSJeremiah Wardtwitter.com/mezzafgcGabriel Medinatwitter.com/StaticGorilla Get great games without draining your wallet at the Humble Store! https://doubletap.gg/humble Thank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations. Website: https://mashthosebuttons.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Timestamps00:01:59 Warwick Surprise Drop00:01:59 Evo France Highlights00:20:50 Dragon Ball FighterZ Announcements @ Evo France00:38:21 Avatar: Legends First Look00:44:40 C. Viper Character Breakdown01:05:00 Capcom Cup PPV Controversy01:13:59 2XKO Character Cadence Double Tap Community Discord https://doubletap.gg/discord Episode URL: mtb.gg/3pe Hosts:Andres Mirandestwitter.com/CrashtagVSJeremiah Wardtwitter.com/mezzafgcGabriel Medinatwitter.com/StaticGorilla Get great games without draining your wallet at the Humble Store! https://doubletap.gg/humble Thank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations. Website: https://mashthosebuttons.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices