The MacSplicer Podcast #56 – TWT Finals 2018 Recap and Controversy

A of recap everything that transpired at Tekken World Tour 2018 as well as some thoughts on how they can make the event better as an FGC esports product.

Topics on this week’s show include:

TWT 2018 last chance qualifier recap
TWT 2018 top 8 and grand finals recap
JDCR and Joey Fury controversy
Rangchu’s moment
The positive and negative features of the event

What Happened to Character Loyalty?

What Happened to Character Loyalty?
Date Published: 5 October, 2018

The term “Main Character” refers to a fighting game character associated most often with a specific fighting game player. The main character is also thought of as the player’s best character, at least on paper.

Throughout the short, but rich history of the FGC, certain players have become almost synonymous with certain fighting game characters and be it tournament or casual setting, that tradition affected a major part of the FGC, which almost set a precedent for how matches were played. However, like anything that sees tenure, change is inevitable, and FGC traditions are not immune from it. Continue reading “What Happened to Character Loyalty?” →

October 5, 2018 1

The MacSplicer Podcast #33 – Theory Behind Fighting Game Player Caliber

What is reasoning behind the Western fighting game community lagging a bit behind the Asian fighting game community when it comes to personal development and general improvement? I have a few ideas, but one theory is the ability to train with high level players on a frequent basis.

Topics on this week’s show include:

Getting better at fighting games; the West compared to Asia

March 13, 2018 0

The MacSplicer Podcast #18 – EVO 2017 Day 1

I really should have posted this back when EVO was actually going on, but I got busy with some other stuff going on, so here it is. Better late than never.

Topics on this week’s show include: