We discuss the latest Street Fighter 6 updates, including Elena’s debut and our take on how she could shift the meta. We also break down City of the Wolves newest patch means for characters like Hotaru and Hokutomaru. From our personal Combo Breaker experiences to exclusive stories behind-the-scenes, we share what made this year’s event special. Pl…

Evo Japan brought major news across the FGC, and we’re breaking it all down. From Virtua Fighter's long-awaited return to a surprising Street Fighter x Overwatch crossover, this episode is packed with hype and controversy. We dive deep into the MK1 “Definitive Edition” and whether it signals the end—or just another chapter—for NetherRealm. Plus, we…

Welcome to the 96th episode of Triple K.O.! Triple K.O. is a bi-weekly fighting game podcast featuring Matt McMuscles, Maximilian Dood, and Justin Wong. THIS WEEK! Our thoughts on Capcom Fighting Collection Vol 2! Mortal Kombat 1 Definitive Collection gets announced! We weigh in on VF Project's Wolf Hawkfield reveal, and... IS THIS THE END??? Matt …

In this Bonus Round we break down Evo Japan 2025. We chat about incredible third strike comebacks during the Cooperation Cup, along with the diversity of playstyles in both Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8. Along with the highs came some lows, particularly those technical difficulties that interrupted several matches. We also take issue with organizer…

Follow HellPockets HERE! ::https://twitter.com/HellPockets ::https://bsky.app/profile/hellpockets.bsky.social ::https://www.twitch.tv/gamegoons Welcome to the 95th episode of Triple KO! Triple K.O. is a bi-weekly fighting game podcast featuring Matt McMuscles, Maximilian Dood, and Justin Wong. This week HellPockets joins us for a discussion on City…

In this Bonus Round we discuss the rich and often overlooked lore of fighting games. Joined by Ambie Award-winner Aaron David Harris, we explore the narrative power behind iconic characters from Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Tekken, and Guilty Gear. From family drama to mysterious origins, discover how story, design, and personal connection shape …

Lots happening in the FGC right now. We have Evo Japan registration numbers rolling in and showing another huge turnout for Street Fighter 6. We discuss why that could be, and also talk registration numbers for other games. We dig into the character showcase for City of the Wolves, and also discuss the current community feelings around the game and…

Welcome to the 94th episode of Triple KO! Triple K.O. is a bi-weekly fighting game podcast featuring Matt McMuscles, Maximilian Dood, and Justin Wong. This week: Tekken 8 Season 2 takes a turn for the strange with a new patch! Justin returns from Paris with tales from Red Bull Kumite, the gang reacts to Switch 2 fighting news and more! Matt McMuscl…

Lots has happened over the last 2 weeks! We talk about the 2XKO Alpha Lab 2 coming over Easter weekend, featuring new characters and mechanics, and debate the pros and cons of launching with just ten characters. We recap our experience with CotW Beta 2, and discuss Ronaldo as a guest characters. We break down the intricacies of Venom in Guilty Gear…

Welcome to the 93rd episode of Triple K.O.! Triple K.O. is a bi-weekly fighting game podcast featuring Matt McMuscles, Maximilian Dood, and Justin Wong. On this week's episode! CotW Beta 2 Impressions, T-1000 and Madam Bo join MK1 and Bleach: Rebirth of Souls hits the scene! [Chapters] COTW Beta 2 Impressions - 0:00:21 Ronaldo - 0:23:00 MK1 T-1000 …

In this Bonus Round we welcome back Aaron David Harris to discuss what makes these fighting games we love so much special. We discuss what actually is a fighting game, the music and art of fighting games, and the unique fighting game community. Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3n6 Show Twitter: twitter.com/doubletapfgc Host: Andres Mirandes twitter.com/…

Evo 2025 early registration reveals there might be a shake up in the big 3, with City of the Wolves taking 3rd place behind Street Fighter 6, and Tekken 8. We also talk about the cost of going to Evo 2025 and what would make it worth it. We move into some Guilty Gear Strive updates around Venom, Dual Rulers, and AWT finals. We talk about the T-1000…

We discuss the highlights and analysis of Capcom Cup 11, celebrating the triumphs and failures of the best Street Fighter 6 has to offer. We cover everything from the Grand Final's intense matchup between Blaz and Kakaru, to the controversial tournament format and the production elements; notably the shift to using PCs. Insights about specific matc…

Welcome to the 92nd episode of Triple KO! Triple K.O. is a bi-weekly fighting game podcast featuring Matt McMuscles, Maximilian Dood, and Justin Wong. This week Justin returns with tales from Capcom Cup 11 and his thoughts on the CotW beta! Also this week: thoughts on the future of the Street Fighter 6 roster, Tekken 8 season 2 news, Mortal Kombat …

City of the Wolves beta wrapped up, so we give our thoughts on the good and what needs to be addressed before launch. We discuss what's coming in Tekken 8 season 2 along with Anna Williams. We dig into new info from MK1 for T-1000 and Madam Bo as a kameo. Finally, Capcom Cup XI is this week, so we discuss our final predictions before the event. Epi…

Welcome to the 91th episode of Triple KO! Triple K.O. is a bi-weekly fighting game podcast featuring Matt McMuscles, Maximilian Dood, and Justin Wong. In this week's episode! GuileWinQuote joins us for the news! EVO Awards 2025! We dive into the City of the Wolves beta! Tekken 8 talk and more! GuileWinQuote https://www.youtube.com/GuileWinQuote htt…

Fresh off the EVO Awards, we talk our thoughts on the event. From the category selections and nominations to the most memorable exhibition matches and player performances, while also touching on areas we think could use some improvement next time around. We talk about the show's announcements, including the reveal of new City of the Wolves characte…

Welcome to the 89th episode of Triple KO! Triple K.O. is a bi-weekly fighting game podcast featuring Matt McMuscles, Maximilian Dood, and Justin Wong. This week: SherryJenix joins us for a Cavalcade of NEWS!! City of the Wolves gets an open beta date, Max gets hands-on with SF6 Mai, we talk Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. and dive into the history of Har…

We break down everything from the latest on Mai in Street Fighter 6's to the Multiversus shutdown that nobody saw coming (at least, not this early). We discuss how players banded together to uncover Mortal Kombat's secret fighter Floyd, plus some news about City of the Wolves' beta test around the corner, and talk a little Virtua Fighter. Episode U…

Welcome to the 89th episode of Triple KO! Triple K.O. is a bi-weekly fighting game podcast featuring Matt McMuscles, Maximilian Dood, and Justin Wong. This week: Max is back! The guys share their EVO lineup predictions, Max reflects on the aftermather of MvCI&B, Mai joins Street Fighter 6, King of Fighter 14 gets a fan-mod facelift and more! Matt M…

Looks like taking that week off worked out for us. We talk about the Evo 2025 lineup, even though it was leaked ahead of time. They still managed a few surprises for us, though. We also discuss the Evo Awards categories and nominations. We appreciate the effort, but we feel like there are some missed opportunities there. We then head into discussin…

In this episode we're celebrating 400 episodes and 10 years of Double Tap! Looking back over the past decade, we discuss some of our takes on fighting games and the FGC, and also, what we would like to see over the next 10 years. Episode URL: https://mtb.gg/3lu Show Twitter: twitter.com/doubletapfgc Hosts: Andres Mirandes twitter.com/CrashtagVS Gab…

Welcome to the 88th episode of Triple KO! Triple K.O. is a bi-weekly fighting game podcast featuring Matt McMuscles, Maximilian Dood, and Justin Wong. In this episode, Justin, Matt and special guest Ryan look back at 2024 and muse about the games coming in 2025! Ryan (Ketchup) https://www.youtube.com/@PNDKM https://x.com/PNDKetchup Matt McMuscles h…

In this Bonus Round we sit down with Blackmore, a passionate content creator specializing in the styles and histories of fighting game characters. Blackmore shares his journey into the FGC, starting from his first experience at EVO to creating detailed videos exploring the martial arts inspirations behind characters like Sonya Blade, Zafina, and th…

Welcome to the 87th episode of Triple KO! Triple K.O. is a bi-weekly fighting game podcast featuring Matt McMuscles, Maximilian Dood, and Justin Wong. In this episode Justin, Max and Matt weigh in on Final Fantasy XVI's Clive joining Tekken 8, Sega's revival of the Virtua Fighter Franchise, Mai's reveal in Street Fighter VI and more! Matt McMuscles…

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…

Welcome to the 86th episode of Triple KO! Triple K.O. is a bi-weekly fighting game podcast featuring Matt McMuscles, Maximilian Dood, and Justin Wong. This week GuileWinQuote (https://www.youtube.com/@GuileWinQuote https://twitter.com/GuileWinQuote) joins us for the news headlines! [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:22] Virtua Fighter Returns [00:12:29] SF6 B…

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 …