Double Tap – The Fighting Game Community Podcast
Double Tap is a podcast from Mash Those Buttons dedicated to fighting games and the fighting game community. Each episode discusses news, recent and upcoming events, and ongoing happenings in the FGC. The show provides commentary and insights for fans of competitive fighting games.
Episodes
First Attack, Scott Summers, and 2XKO
We’re back from First Attack 2027, the Scott Summers trailer rises from the ashes, and we talk about 2XKO’s player numbers versus actual engagement. We also explore Virtua Fighter’s approach to building a great fighting game rather than focusing on esports.
Kim Breakdown, Arjun Gameplay & Japanese-only Leverless Stick, Evo France Numbers, and 2XKO Modders Mod Katarina
Kim full breakdown guide, Arjun and Japan’s new leverless controller, EVO France attendees head count, and a look at 2XKO modders updates.
Marvel Tokon Dev Talk, City of Wolves, Kaphwan Gameplay, SF6 x Apex Legends, and Arc System Works’ New Game
Fighting game news is heating up! We’re covering the latest Marvel Tokon Dev Talk, City of Wolves (Tokyo Revengers), Kaphwan gameplay, Street Fighter 6 x Apex Legends, and Arc System Works’ new fighting game IP
Enter Arjun plus Smash Bros. Rumors
From new characters like Arjun, updates to crossovers like Capcom vs. Sega, and speculation about Smash Bros., Double Tap is alive this week!
Marvel Tokon In, 2XKO Out, UMVC3 Bounty Claimed, and Origin of Storms is Cool
Marvel Tokon another patch?, 2XKO going away, UMVC3’s rollback, and Origin of Storms could be generational!
TOKON PC Issues, CPT/SFL News, Avatar Update, Jasmine Thoughts, EWC Results, & CEO Is Here!
Dive into the latest updates and discussions covering TOKON PC Issues & Fixes, first impressions, CPT/SFL News, the latest Avatar Update, and some Jasmine Thoughts. We’ll also break down the newest EWC Results and talk about the big news: the CEO is here! Expect a mix of fixes, reactions, community updates, results, and plenty of exciting developments you won’t want to miss.
Marvel Tokon Hype? Jasmine Breakdown & CEO Registration Conclusion
This episode covers our first impressions of Marvel Tokon, a breakdown of Street Fighter 6's Jasmine, CEO registration surpassing expectations, and our thoughts on the full release of the Avatar: The Last Airbender fighting game. Tune in for the latest fighting game news, analysis, and FGC discussion.
COTW Season 3, Spider-Man Guide, FlexStrike & CEO Gaming Rankings | Weekly FGC Roundup
This week we dive into COTW Season 3, check out a Spider-Man guide, talk Virtua Fighter Crossroads, PlayStation’s FlexStrike Arcade Stick, The SF6 Girls Anime, and the latest CEO Gaming rankings.
City of the Wolves, Evo trailers, Robo-Ky, Doom Tokon Guide, and Azula
EWC brings back City of wolves, Tokon releases a doom guide, Avatar beta is Azulas new home, and Robo-ky has some pros and cons
Evo 2026
Mezza and StaticGorilla join Crashtag to recap Evo 2026, sharing firsthand experiences from Las Vegas, tournament highlights, community moments, and major announcements like Robo-Ky in Guilty Gear Strive and the newest Virtua Fighter: Crossroads character reveal.
Fighting Games Finally Remembered the Fun
2XKO, Tifa, and VF6 prove fighting games are evolving again.
Combo Breaker Was… Pleasing?
Combo Breaker surprises, Tekken shocks, and Evo season heats up.
Combo Breaker Said No: 2XKO Teamfight, Tokon Reveals, and SF6 Changes
Combo Breaker blocks 2XKO Teamfight as Tokon and SF6 shake things up.
Marvel Chaos Is Back: 2XKO Team Fight and Mortal Kombat 2
2XKO’s Team Fight sparks Marvel chaos as the crew reviews Mortal Kombat 2.
Jam Hits Strive 2.0, Akali Joins 2XKO, Ingrid in SF6
Jam joins Strive with 2.0 update, Akali Joins 2XKO, and Ingrid Revealed for SF6
Mezza at Pax East, Akali Joins 2XKO, Daigo vs MenaRD
Akali joins 2XKO at PAX East as Daigo vs MenaRD FT10 gets set.
Arc World Tour Finals, Strive 2.0, and Jam Returns
AWT Finals, Guilty Gear Strive 2.0 updates, and Arc System Works announcements.
Alex Arrives, SF6 Patch Reactions, and Capcom Cup PPV
Alex arrives in SF6 witt a new patch, and Capcom Cup 12 PPV didn't pass the vibe check.
Capcom Cup PPV Rules, 2XKO Patch, Marvel Tokon Leak
Capcom Cup PPV rules, early thoughts on the 2XKO patch, and Tokon leaks.
Marvel Tokon Updates, Alex Gameplay Breakdown, Strive 2.0
Marvel Tokon updates, Alex gameplay breakdown, and Guilty Gear Strive 2.0 speculation
2XKO Roadmap, Marvel Tokon Updates, Capcom Cup 12 PPV
2XKO's future revealed, new Marvel Tokon characters, Capcom Cup PPV debate
2XKO Layoffs, EVO Registration Ranking, Marvel Tokon Roster Leak
What Riot’s cuts mean, EVO trends, and Tokon news.
Frosty Faustings 2026: The FGC Is Very Much Alive
A 16-year-old wins, upsets everywhere, and Frosty proves the FGC is alive in 2026.
Evan Almighty Talks 2XKO’s Launch and Competitive State
Evan Almighty talks 2XKO, SF6 Alex gameplay drops, MK Legacy update.
2XKO S1 Launch, Caitlyn Impressions, CotW Reveals Season 2
Caitlyn hits 2XKO S1 as CotW and Rivals of Aether fuel FGC discussion
Street Fighter Owns Evo Japan, Harada Retires, and Caitlyn 2XKO Gameplay
SF6 leads Evo Japan while Alex, Caitlyn, and Kenshiro fuel FGC hype
Versus Edition #1: Fighting Game Legends Clash!
Five Bouts. 11 Legends. Who Would Win?
2XKO Announcements, Evo 2026 Updates, and Street Fighter Movie Trailer
2XKO reveals, Street Fighter movie trailer, and the cost of going to Evo.
VF Documentary, State of 2XKO, and Marvel Tokon Beta
We talk about the new Virtua Fighter documentary, the state of 2XKO, and Marvel Tokon Beta 2.
Steam Machine Incoming, Marvel Tokon Update, Chun Li Hits COTW
The GabeCube cometh, Marvel Token drops another beat update, and Chun Li hits CotW
First Attack 2025, Capcom Cup Paywall, and Avatar Legends
Capcom doubles down, First Attack delivers, and Avatar Legends shows promise.
Evo France, DBFZ Patch, and C. Viper Returns
Evo France hype, DBFZ’s wild new patch, and C. Viper returns to Street Fighter 6!
Is 2XKO Ready for Tournaments?
Is 2XKO Built for the FGC? Competitive Review and Season Zero Hype.
#413: Evo 2025 (As Told By StaticGorilla)
Evo 2025 highlights (from Static's point of view)
#412: Evo 2025 Incoming, 2XKO Updates, and Mortal Kombat 2 Trailer
Evo hype, 2XKO updates, MK2 trailer, and big reveals from Ken & Sagat.
#411: EVO 2025 News, Guilty Gear Strive Updates, and Street Fighter 6 Swimsuits
Evo 2025 hype, SF6 costumes, and Guilty Gear updates break down.
#410: CEO 2025, Marvel Tokon, and Evo Registration Leaderboard
CEO 2025 experiences, Arcsys reveals Marvel Tokon, EVO registration numbers, and the promising outlook for fighting games through 2026.
#409: SF6 & CotW Patches, Combo Breaker 2025, and Nen x Impact Demo
Street Fighter 6 and City of the Wolves updates, Combo Breaker experiences, the Nen x Impact demo.
#408: Evo Japan Announcements, MK1 Definitive Edition, and the NRS Curse
Evo Japan announcements, Tekken DLC reception, and the NRS curse come for MK1.
Bonus Round: Evo Japan 2025
Evo Japan 2025 Highlights, players, and PS5 issues.
Bonus Round: Beyond the Character Select Screen
Discussing the lore and storytelling behind your favorite fighting games.
#407: Evo Japan Entry, CotW Character Showcase, and Tekken 8 in Shambles
Evo Japan registration numbers, CotW character showcase, Tekken 8 turmoil, and SF6 Elena.
#406: 2XKO Update, CotW Beta 2 Recap, GGST Venom, and AWT 2025 Results
2XKO Update and Alpha Lab 2, CotW Beta 2 thoughts, GGST Venom impressions, and AWT2024 recap.
Bonus Round: What Makes Fighting Games Special?
What makes fighting games unique, the impact of modern trends, and the significance of community and representation within the genre.
#405: Evo Leaderboard, Guilty Gear Strive Updates, T-1000 Kombat Kast
Evo leaderboards, Evo cost breakdown, new character content from Guilty Gear Strive and Mortal Kombat, plus changes to Capcom Cup 12.
Bonus Round: Capcom Cup 11
We talk Capcom Cup 11 production, matches, players, and its impact on the competitive scene.
#404: City of the Wolves Beta, Tekken 8 Season 2, and Capcom Cup XI
City of the Wolves beta impressions, Tekken 8's season 2 updates, MK1's character reveals, and Capcom Cup predictions.
#403: Evo Awards, Mai Impressions, and Capcom Cup XI Groups
The first ever Evo Awards, Mai is finally here, and Capcom Cup XI groups are in.
#402: Mai's Arrival and Multiversus' Departure
We discuss new Mai details, what went wrong with Multiversus, the City of the Wolves open beta, and Pink Floyd in MK1.
#401: Evo 2025 Lineup, Evo Awards, and Mai & Conan
We discuss the Evo 2025 lineup, go over the Evo Awards categories and nominations, discuss DLC characters incoming for a few games, and get hyped over the Virtua Fighter tech demo..
#400: 400 Episodes Dedicated to the FGC
For our 400th episode, we're sharing our takes on the FGC and fighting games from the past 10 years, and discuss what we want to see in the next 10.
Bonus Round: The Martial Arts of Fighting Games
We discuss the connections between character designs, martial arts inspirations, and player experiences in fighting games with Blackmore2323.
#399: Virtua Fighter is Back! Clive Comes to Tekken 8, and FGC Tournament Standards
The Virtua Fighter Project, Clive in Tekken 8, more GG Strive Balanace Incoming, and FGC Tournament Standards
#398: Mai Revealed for SF6, Tekken 8 Winter Update, Mature and Vice for KoF 15
Mai's Street Fighter 6 debut, Tekken 8's winter update, KOF XV character reveals, and our predictions for the fighting game lineup in 2025.
Bonus Round: Fighting Games vs Filmmaking
Aaron David Harris joins us to discuss the challenges and successes of adapting fighting games to movies and TV.
#397: MK1 Kombat Pack 3 and SF6 Patch Winners and Losers
Kombat Pack 3 for MK1 is rumored to be canceled, and SF6 dropped a patch right before a Capcom Cup event.
#396: Virtua Fighter Returns, Ghostface Wreaks Havoc in MK1, and Best Selling Fighting Games
Virtua Fighter 5 Revo, MK1 Ghostface impressions, GGST patch problems, and the best selling fighting games..
#395: Ghostface MK1 Gameplay Unmasked
MK1 Ghostface gameplay, Capcom Cup XI qualified players, Guilty Gear Strive patch, and fighting game standards.
#394: 2XKO Jinx Update, GGST 3v3 Beta 2, Multiversus Updates & Future
Jinx update, Guilty Gear Strive 3v3 2nd beta, Capcom Cup XII announcement, new characters in Multiversus.
#393: Guilty Gear Strive Season 4 Begins, Ghostface MK1 Gameplay, and Boss Mount Rushmore
Guilty Gear Strive Season 4 changes, Knock Off Demo, Ghostface in MK1, and memorable fighting game bosses.
#392: Evo France Line-up, Queen Dizzy Too Strong, and Can Max Revive MvC:I?
Evo France announcements, Dizzy's Guilty Gear Strive starter guide, MvC:I mod, CotW and Granblue Character Updates
#391: Sakurai's Final Video, CPT Singapore, and Queen Dizzy Wish List
Sakurai's got something planned, CPT Singapore, Jinx 2XKO update, Dizzy gameplay reveal, and hiding rank.
#390: East Coast Throwdown 2024, What Makes a Fighting Game, and FGC Updates
ECT2024, FT2 vs FT3 debate, TWT Rule Updates, is Sparking! ZERO a fighting game, and more.
Bonus Round: Terry SF6 Impressions, Collaborations, and Capcom's Nostalgia Era
Exciting crossovers in fighting games, celebrating Street Fighter 6's milestones, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, and speculating on the potential for a new Capcom vs SNK game.
#389: Heihachi's Back and So Are We! Plus Khaos Reigns, TWT, and More
Khaos Reigns story impressions, Heihachi returns to Tekken 8, TWT controversy, and more
#388: Lab Notes: Final Thoughts on the 2XKO Alpha Lab
Wrapping up the 2XKO Alpha Lab, new details on Cyrax in MK1, Beetlejuice in Multiversus, Tekken 8 at EWC.
#387: 2XKO Alpha Lab, EWC SF6 Results, and MK Up for Sale?
First impressions of the 2XKO Alpha lab, WB Games might be up for sale, and thoughts on Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite Beyond.
#386: 2XKO Alpha Lab Soon, SF6 EWC Group Stage, and Tag Fighters 101
We talk 2XKO Alpha Lab, Esports World Cup, MK2 movie leaks, and Tag Fighter tips.
#385: MK1 Khaos Reigns and Guilty Gear Strive 3v3 Impressions
MK1 Year 2 Announced, Billy Kane Returns in CotW, and our thoughts Strive's 3v3 Mode.
#384: Evo 2024 Special Round 2: The Announcements
Big Announcements for Guilty Gear, Tekken 8, GranBlue, and More.
#383: Evo 2024 Special Round 1: The Event
We talk the highs, lows, and lived experiences of attending and competing in Evo 2024!
#382: Braum Enters 2XKO, Takeda Enters Mortal Kombat 1, and the Road to Evo 2024
New characters for 2XKO, Tekken 8, and MK1, Evo 2024's record-breaking hype, and a surprise fighting game in DotA.
#381: M. Bison Impressions, Dual Rulers Teaser, and Esports World Cup
M. Bison's gameplay in Street Fighter 6, Dual Rulers' new trailer, Multiversus updates, and more.
#380: 2XKO Alpha Lab, Evo Breaks Records, and CEO 2024 Recap
Riot’s 2XKO Alpha test, EVO 2024’s registration stats, and CEO 2024 highlights.
#379: When’s Mahvel?! Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection and Bison Character Breakdown
Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection, M. Bison character breakdown, and highlighting community contributions and events.
#378: 2XKO Event in Berlin, Guilty Gear Anime, and EWC's Effect on the FGC
Surprise 2XKO event, Guilty Gear Strive Duel Rulers, DNF Duel patch, and more.
#377: M. Bison lives! Character Reveals for Street Fighter 6 and Fatal Fury: CotW
Street Fighter 6 Year Two and City of the Wolves character announcements, Guilty Gear Strive Slayer, and the missing Iron Giant.
#376: Dreamhack Dallas & Multiversus Honeymoon Over?
DreamHack Dallas experiences, Multiversus community feedback, Evo registration insights, and the first-year milestones of Street Fighter 6
#375: Combo Breaker 2024 Recap & Multiversus Impressions
Combo Breaker 2024, the return of Multiversus, and the latest character updates for Akuma in Street Fighter and Slayer in Guilty Gear.
#374: Street Fighter 6 Balance Updates and Multiversus Launch News
Street Fighter 6's new patch, Multiversus's comeback plans, and Beatrix's arrival in Granblue Fantasy Versus
