FGC

Double Tap #192: Nothing is Over!!!
October 27th, 2020

On the latest episode of DoubleTap, the Rambo trailer has arrived and the Rain Kombat Kast shows some promise. DBFZ world tour week 2 results are in and we hear your answers to the community question!

Double Tap #191: There is a Coming Storm!
October 21st, 2020

Another DoubleTap is headed your way! MK11 and GranBlue have show off their new trailers and Static gives his impressions on STEVE! The DBFZ online world tour has started we ask a community question!

Double Tap #190: Smug Has Entered the Arena!
October 14th, 2020

DoubleTap is back with a special guest, Rise Smug! Smug is prominent SFV and SF4 player and we ask him what what is to come as a Capcom Cup qualifier and his experience as an FGC streamer!

Double Tap #189: Steve is the Man!
October 6th, 2020

We are back with a packed show where we analyze Steve coming to Smash! Then, many online events have been announced, an old game becomes new and we check your answers to the community question!

Double Tap #188: Hot Take on Hot Take
September 30th, 2020

Hot Takes are being thrown left to right, CrashTag's thoughts on GBVS season 2 being live, Ed boon leaves some Klues for us, Harada talks about wifi user base, and more!

Double Tap #187: Bald Characters Ft. Iain Peirce!
September 23rd, 2020

This week we have another special guest, Iain "F*CKING" Peirce, to tell us all about the latest DragonBall FighterZ patch! We also talk about upcoming patches, broken characters, teases and tier list!

Double Tap #186: The Turtle Master, Good or Bad?
September 15th, 2020

The team is complete and they're here to analyze the new FighterZ character as well as new patch notes and results from online events. We also look at your answers regarding your neutral game!

Double Tap #185: What Does Your Neutral Look Like?
September 8th, 2020

Crashtag and StaticGorilla team up this week with information from Skullgirls, Granblue and Power Rangers. Two legends play a long set in Marvel and we ask another community question about neutral!

Double Tap #184: Hold That L or Get Grounded!
September 1st, 2020

Here comes a new challenger, Diaphone is our guest today! Today we examine DBFZ penalties, Strive questions, CPT results, check many randoms of the FGC and finish with an interview of our guest!

Double Tap #183: That's a Big Boost
August 25th, 2020

Star guest Brett Young talks Gundam and Animevo. Labzero is not doing to hot, Tekken 7 patch notes balancing, CPT ruling on Punks actions and more.

Double Tap #181: One Last Shoryuken!
August 11th, 2020

The whole team is back and take an in depth at exciting trailers and news for Granblue, Street Fighter and Power Rangers. Then we say goodbye to a familiar face and ask a community question!

Double Tap #180: FGC Roundtable!
August 4th, 2020

Crashtag and Static have returned to live streaming and in this episode they take an in depth look into the Japan Fighting Game Publishers Round table which brought announcements trailers and more!

Double Tap #179: The Punish of the Beast!!!
July 29th, 2020

All three of our hosts have returned to and check the results of an exciting CPT online event. Then a couple of games are free to play and take a deep dive into the preview of announcements to come!

Double Tap #177: Entanglement with Roman
July 15th, 2020

Static and Crashtag are back and this time dive deep into Guilty Gear news as well as watch a new character trailer for BFTG. Then they look at what's coming soon and review the community question!

Double Tap #176: I Woke Up to No EVO
July 7th, 2020

Double Tap is going to be a bit different today as Crashtag returns to realize that EVO online is no longer happening. The crew then addresses the current state of the FGC and what the future holds.

Double Tap #175: What is next for the FGC?
July 1st, 2020

Guilty Gear and SamSho drop some hype trailers, a new record has been made and some serious conversations are addressed about the future of the FGC format and players. Coin up for a new episode!

Double Tap #173: Nostalgia is the Hat of the day!
June 16th, 2020

Static and Crashtag take a nostalgic trip by reviewing a recent documentary and see that old school games are getting love. A character has been revealed for GG and is PS5 viable for fighting games?

Double Tap #172: Double Tap Aftermath Redux!
June 9th, 2020

After a slight glitch, Crashtag and Static are back with a new episode! Starting with Aftermath reviews, then into Guilty Gear Strive Data, SFV news, and the community question gets answered by you!

Double Tap #164: 2020 is Cancelled
April 3rd, 2020

New samurais hit the mix with Haohmaru and Sogetsu this week. GranBlue has been live for a few weeks. Which characters reign supreme currently? COVID-19 takes one of the FGC's biggest events down.

Double Tap #163: Groovy.
March 27th, 2020

We're covering 10 games and only 2 don't have a new character or trailer to show. What a time to lab! The man from the Army of Darkness has been confirmed? There's no way.

Double Tap #162: Marvel > COVID-19
March 20th, 2020

The full team is back to highlight upcoming news and sudden changes within the FGC events due to the current pandemic. Then Crashtag talks about his Marvelous journey and some Mods make an appearance!

Double Tap #161: Good Practices!!!
March 12th, 2020

Static and Mezza are back! Spawn is here and so are other exciting DLC characters. With cancellations of events worldwide due to the global virus, what's next for the FGC? It's a packed show, come in!

Double Tap #160: GranBleu Cheese
March 6th, 2020

Crashtag and StaticGorilla have returned primed for the release of GranBlue but while they train they also look forward to the upcoming world tour announcements and hype! And Mod Highlights return!

Double Tap #159: Tier Formality
February 28th, 2020

New Dead Or Alive 6 costumes, SonicFox no longer EchoFox, MKLeo joins T1, Kefla is officially playable in DBFZ, and more!

Double Tap #158: Over The Locals
February 24th, 2020

Talks of locals, inflation of tournaments, Mortal Kombat patch notes, Evo registration placements, Dragon Ball FighterZ kefla announcement and more!

Double Tap #157: Don't Feel Left Out!
February 10th, 2020

StaticGorilla is back joining Crashtag in a heated episode of DoubleTap where they go over the EVO Lineup and share their first impressions of a new game that is finally here, but not here!

Double Tap #156: Jokes On Leroy
January 31st, 2020

From Leroy nerfs to Joker release, Mezza & CrashTag talk Soulcalibur 6 world tour as well as Haoumaru's first full game appearance in Soulcalibur 6 and Grandblue Fantasy Versus soon to release.

Double Tap #155: The Doctor is In
January 24th, 2020

Faust makes his debut and he's prescribing some sick moves. Evo Japan is this weekend and someone forgot the prize at the door. Joker breaks into MK11 with a gruesome trailer, and we get Goku in DBFZ?

Double Tap #154: Local Support!!!
January 10th, 2020

Static and Crashtag are back, ringing in the new year with some news speculation and theories for the upcoming months of 2020! Today we cover what they've found, and Static has a question! Jump on in!

Double Tap #153: 2020 Waifu Edition
December 27th, 2019

Another year down and we have plenty to look forward to in 2020. Every game seems to have a tour, and some new games will drop within the first quarter to give the FGC some new toys to play with.

Double Tap #152: The Icy/Hot Patch
December 20th, 2019

Hello everyone, we are back! So many patch notes to get to including new character trailers and new characters released and unexplored. We talk about events and get to some of your questions!

Double Tap #151: Thanksgiving FGC
December 2nd, 2019

From thanksgiving thanks to new releases of v skill II's and sindel. DoubleTap team dives deep to explore the updates of BBTAG, Soulcalibur 6, and many more. Tune into a Special Thanskgiving FGC cast.

Double Tap #145: Riot Rises to the FGC?
October 18th, 2019

Riot Games breaks into the FGC, will they regret it? Basara shape shifts into Samurai Spirits. GranBlue gets the last of it's base roster and should FGC go more team based events?

Double Tap #144: Basara or Basura?
October 11th, 2019

Samurai Shodown gets a patch. Is it a Terminator or Jason Voorhees? Find out on this free weekend of MK11 from NRS. Arc Revo is around the corner and we're hoping for some good news.

Double Tap #143: FG101
October 4th, 2019

Terminator shows his true colors, Gogeta arrives on time, Sony calls forth to cross play, Guilty Gears May gameplay, Axel travels to Guilty Gear location and more!

Double Tap #141: Going for the Gold!!!
September 13th, 2019

Mezza and Static try to find some gold in 2020. This time the guys peek at what's to come down the road, discuss some of the new esports directions and share they're other hobbies. LET'S ROCK!!!

Double Tap #139: Support Yo Locals!
August 30th, 2019

FGC is currently on a slow season in news but we got plenty to talk about. New Spawn renders have been shown and SFL Season drama is on an all time high. How do you start and support your locals?

Double Tap #138: That is Insane!
August 25th, 2019

Mezza and StaticGorilla talk about nerfs, new trailers, and the possibility of banning characters in fighters. They also dive into what are their most challenging fighting games.

Double Tap #136: EVO 2019
August 8th, 2019

Evo 2019 is over until next year. This matchup was packed full of DLC announcements and hype matches. StaticGorilla gives us the lowdown on his experience in Sin City, FGC style.

Double Tap #133: Happy Flash Day!
July 5th, 2019

Evo is around the corner and we got the scoreboard ready. CEO 2019 has also tapped out with one of the rawest pop-offs in recent MK history. Samurai Shodown initial impressions are good but is there a looming tactic that might take the game to a lame conclusion?

Double Tap #131: Crossing The Finish Line
June 14th, 2019

Dragon Quest Characters Swing into Smash Ultimate, Banjo Kazooie says hello to Smash Ultimate, Kula makes her first appearance in Dead or Alive 6, Chris G come backs, Bruce Campbell speaks out and more!

Double Tap #130: Your Soul or Mine?
June 7th, 2019

Shang Tsung takes souls, Granblue Versus gets heavy in depth talk, Samurai Spirits harvesting 8 frames of lag? Area returns to Fighting Ex Layer, Gears of War live on TBS? and More!

Double Tap #124: Behind The Mask
April 18th, 2019

Capcom releases 16 rom arcade stick?, Dragon Ball Fighter Z glitch madness, Darl Dagger swings her way in, Heavy Mortal Kombat Trailers and More!

Double Tap #123: Fight For Customs
April 12th, 2019

Custom Vs Preset Focus Attack Debate, Cetrion vs. Noob Saibot talk, Setsuka possible tease for Soulcalibur6, Samurai Showdown proper graphical update and more!

Double Tap #120: TWT 2019 is Back!
March 15th, 2019

Hot mods!, Tekken World Tour Return, Power Rangers looking pretty powered up, Kotal Khan teaser, Esports charts, and more!

Double Tap #119: Late-Frames
March 8th, 2019

Mortal Kombat drops a bomb of a trailer, DOA and Tekken 7 are live with new content and characters. PAX East is gonna have a Shodown people are waiting to get their hands on.

Double Tap #118: Evo No Melee
March 5th, 2019

Million Arthur Arcana Blood finds it way to pc, Johnny Cage takes pictures with fans, No frillz podcast is pretty dope, Melee loses its spot to many games at Evo and more!

Double Tap #117: Core Values
February 22nd, 2019

Everybody has some sweet DLC to show off in the FGC, and we take a look at some core values when promoting a game in this week's episode.

Double Tap #116: Mechanics 101
February 15th, 2019

Joker gets a release this spring alongside a 3.0 update for Smash. Steam database is real, and Ed Boon ain't showing mercy. Blanka gets a pretty dope birthday present. We go over some Mechanics 101 for this week's episode of Focus Attack.

Double Tap #115: Tournament Jitters
February 8th, 2019

Making your way to your first major that isn't in familiar territory? Check out the Focus Attack where we breakdown the do's and don'ts of visiting the FGC worldwide. Some new Kharacters are revealed and a new team under the Victrix banner is shown.

Double Tap #112: 2 Broken
January 14th, 2019

Evo Japan 2019 isn't looking the greatest. Tekken X Street Fighter is apparently still a thing? Witch Doctor's Big Dame is giving you the lowdown on 2B in Soul Calibur 6 and NeoTengu gameplay is revealed for Dead or Alive 6. Plenty to talk about on this week's episode of Double Tap!

Double Tap #111: New Frames, Same Mixup
January 3rd, 2019

Patch 2019 is live for everyone and it's bringing some new games with it. Smash Bros. Ultimate is out and it looks like it's making strides on a divided community. We see Kage creating a new playstyle in SFV and Crash has a slew of new mods to enjoy on this week's show!

Double Tap #110: Rapid Fire
December 24th, 2018

GranBlue Fantasy becomes a fighting game, Mortal Kombat 11 is finally here, Isabelle summons a lot of knuckles, Kage punches his way to the top, Terry Bogard flexes his buster wolf, and more.

Double Tap #109: Enter The Fighting Game
December 8th, 2018

What is considered a fighting game?, The Wobble Returns, Welcome Negan and extras to Tekken 7, Team Ninja's website really pacts a punch,Visa Rejections for a Capcom pro tour winner, and more!

Double Tap #108: Burn That Meter
November 30th, 2018

Laura dresses up as Ivy, Chris T gets the boot from Cygames, DragonBall Fighter Z gets an balance patch/update, Dead Or Alive Character Customization and more!

Double Tap #107: Happy Thanks FGC
November 22nd, 2018

Redbull Conquest, Kill la Kill Gameplay, more Dead or Alive character reveals, Bandai reups on Dragon Ball Fighter Z deal, and more!

Double Tap #106: Climax of Night
November 15th, 2018

The end of the year gets closer, yet the FGC gets more announcements to reach new levels of hype. 2B's gameplay gets analyzed, and Soul Calibur already received it's first patch.

Double Tap #103: Red Bull Conquest
October 18th, 2018

Red Bull Conquest makes an impression with Crashtag and StaticGorilla. Dead or Alive Festival will have new characters to play with. Some players find a new home with some new esports teams.

Double Tap #101: Tumbleweeds
October 4th, 2018

Bison becomes a Final Fantasy character, Soul Calibur VI 6 early beta impressions, Smash Ultimate Invitational on TBS, Fighting Ex Layer officially coming to Steam and More!

Double Tap #100: To Many More
September 27th, 2018

EPISODE 100 IS finally here! CrashTag can't control his excitement, Mezza overbooks the documents, Static G has a fresh pair of shades, Android 17 trailer release, Urien becomes Lord Zed, possible cross play between Sony and Microsoft and more.

Double Tap #98: Wall To Wall
September 13th, 2018

Tekken 7 Patch notes, Blazblue Cross Tag Battle Ruby Nerfs, Cervantes Returns to the battle field, Samurai Showdown is no longer lost, Kinetiquettes makes a new statue and More!

Double Tap #97: So Direct!
September 12th, 2018

SoCal Regionals security, another Nintendo Direct, Summer Jam 12 hype, Final Round Returns, New Dissidia Character reveal, Raphael and Cervantes at Melbourne Esports Open and More!

Double Tap #94: Change Of Pace
August 16th, 2018

WitchDoctorGG's Big Dame sits down with CrashTag, Victrix Pro Fighting Stick gets some love, Vegeta does 2k damage off assist attack, Tekken 7 Season 2 Full on Payment and More!

Double Tap #93: Post EVO 2018 Wrap Up
August 9th, 2018

EVO2018 wrap up, Negan walks his way into Tekken 7, Terry Bogard starts to Flex, Astaroth swings his way with Seong Mi Na in Soulcalibur 6, Cooler sends chills to the people, G towers over everyone but Sagat has a tiger, and much more!

Double Tap #74: We are Live!
March 16th, 2018

Noctis takes arms in Tekken 7, Vayne "Carudas" Solidor Showcase in Dissidia NT, Ares Esports picks up Luffy, Last Hit comedy film starring Justin Wong and more

Double Tap #66: 50% Game 50% Your Wallet
January 18th, 2018

DBFZ Beta issues, Blazblue Cross Tag 20 Character DLC? Aegislash joins Pokken Tournament, SNK Heroines on the switch, Square Enix hints six DLC characters for Dissida and more!

Double Tap #60: BBQ Pro Tour Time!
December 8th, 2017

Capcom Pro Tour is here finally, Geese Howard Touch of Death, DBFZ gets Kid Buu, Adult Gohan, Gotenks, We are venom returns and more!

Double Tap #57: DLC Cash Cow
October 25th, 2017

CrashTag crunches numbers, Z-pass to expensive?, Weiss Joins Cross Tag, NeoGaf In trouble, and Nappa & Ginyu dynamic entry.

Double Tap #54: Calm Before The Hype?
September 14th, 2017

Early MVC: Infinite excitement, Black Manta is coming, Menat hits 60 hits, Goku gets a new form, NuckleDu gives winnings to Irma Relief in Florida, and Dissidia gets Final Fantasy 8 boss Ultimecia trailer release.

Double Tap #52: Welcome to the Jam!
August 16th, 2017

Star Fire released, Jecht announced for Dissidia beta, Arika mystery game gets new character, Smash 4 gets bayonetta intro's, Tekken 7 passes 1.6mil.

Double Tap #33: The Demon Has Appeared
November 17th, 2016

Double Tap welcomes OG|LilEvil as a special guest as we discuss Akuma coming to Street Fighter V, Tekken 7 getting a new edition, BlazBlue fixes, and more.

Double Tap #11: New Edition
October 6th, 2015

While Andres is away the show has picked up a new co-host. Listen in as they talk about the latest from the FGC.

Double Tap #10: First to 10's end at 13?
September 8th, 2015

The beginning of the new FGC season kicks off with a 0-13 beating. Crashtag and Mezza talk updates, patches, Summer Jam 9 and drama in Double Tap #10.

Double Tap #7: The REAL Tiger Uppercut
June 9th, 2015

With game patches and DLC being releases in full swing, the FGC makes it's push towards the last tournaments until EVO. But sometimes it isnt all fun and games.

Double Tap #4: Who's next? Seriously, who?
March 6th, 2015

Another week of reveals from Netherealm, fighting with tigers, and how many scantily clad outfits can you have before they get banned at tournaments? Apparently it's 150.

Double Tap #3: When's Smash?
February 6th, 2015

Officially Kicking off the new year for tournaments with a true bang from the Smash community. That plus some major and minor updates to old fighting games and new, including some adventurous travels to Magfest.

Double Tap #2: Let Me Sharpen My Hat
January 5th, 2015

Starting the new year with new game and info release. The holiday break is over and the season starts up again. What's gonna be in store for the FGC in 2015?