First up, we have exciting news as Rashid finally makes his debut. Join us as we share our day one impressions of this new character, discussing his strengths, weaknesses, game plan, and the tech that has dropped since his release, including an infinite combo. A “battle patch” also arrived, bringing changes to drive rush and fixing some bugs. However, it seems to have introduced a few new bugs as well. We dive into the patch notes, discussing the impact of these changes on the game.

Next, we turn our attention to Mortal Kombat 1, where a panel at San Diego Comic Con showcased a trailer for new characters, including Li Mei, Tanya, and Baraka. We explore the lore behind these returning characters and their redesigns. At the end of the panel, they revealed the characters scheduled for Kombat Pack 1, which includes Omniman, Homelander, Peacekeeper, Quan Chi, Takeda, and Ermac. We share our thoughts, expectations, and excitement for this pack.

Fan-made character Najd returns to King of Fighters XV in the latest trailer. We check out her new moves, redesign, and discuss her potential impact on the game.

The Smash Community put together a video with 64iOS, and created a Nintendo Direct-like showcase of mods for the game. We highlight the Guilty Gear characters Bedman?, Potemkin, and Bridget, exploring the possibilities these mods bring to the game.

Last but not least, we summarize the Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 invitational event, Danger Room, discussing the format, memorable matches, and sharing our predictions for UMVC3 at EVO.

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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