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 disqualification controversy and their efforts to make it right. Finally we have a discussion about whether arena fighters like Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO should be considered fighting games, exploring the nuances of game genres and competitive scenes.

Hosts

Andres Mirandes

Video gaming runs in his blood and competition plagues his mind. From the earliest days in the now extinct arcades, to the eSports competitive scene, he looks forward to the next game to test his skills. No stranger to rising salt levels.

Jeremiah Ward

Got his start gaming with his two cousins and brother at his aunts house. They had to always play in secret, but he fell in love with fighting games when he got his first taste of an arcade in Maryland. Now looks to grow the community.

Gabriel Medina

I've been playing video games for a while now. I enjoy racing games, RPGs, but spend most of my time with fighting games. My first goal was to get better than my brothers, but now I strive to be better than most while also teaching others.

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