The MacSplicer Podcast #84 – Everything FGC ft. Hrod and Alexein

By far one of my favorite podcasts recorded to date, I am joined by two all-around cool dudes and brothers Alexein and Hrod who are both influential members in the Luxembourgish FGC, as well as players, turned tournament organizers.

Topics on this week’s show include:

A look at the FGC in Luxembourg
Experience as fighting game tournament organizers
The importance of local fighting game tournaments
Fighting game commentary
Modern FGC game selection thoughts
Esports integration in the FGC
A look at the future of fighting games and their complexity
Listener Questions

January 2, 2020 0

The MacSplicer Podcast #71 – So Many Fighting Games

Probably wasn’t the greatest idea to record a podcast considering my hangover but regardless, the listener questions were pretty good this week.

Topics on this week’s show include:

The amount of fighting games in the FGC
Listener questions

February 23, 2019 0

The FGC’s Identity Crisis

The FGC’s Identity Crisis
Date Published: 19 February, 2019

Never short of interesting storylines, the fighting game community (FGC) is yet again a part of another tug of war situation, this time on one side the grassroots of the FGC, and on the other, the esports side of the FGC.

The differences between the two sides have shown themselves in multiple facets within fighting games, and as the old guard attempts to maintain tradition, while the new guard is set on embracing change, it begs the question; What is the FGC’s identity?

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February 19, 2019 0

The MacSplicer Podcast #68 – Everything FGC ft. Majin Obama

Perhaps the longest podcast I have recorded to date, but it was certainly a fun one to be a part of! I am joined by one of my favorite FGC commentators—Majin Obama, as we talk about everything and anything fighting game related.

Topics on this week’s show include:

FGC and Esports
Modern Fighting Games
Fighting game development
Japanese arcade culture
Western fighting game scene
Mainstream elements in fighting games
Women in fighting games
General FGC discussion

February 7, 2019 0

The State of the FGC in 2017

The State of the FGC in 2017
Date Published: May 22, 2017

The Fighting Game Community (FGC) has experienced quite the change as of recent years, with 2015 perhaps having some of the most memorable moments in the competitive landscape, and 2016 elevating the exposure of fighting games primarily due to increased marketing and financial support from Sony and Capcom in regards to the release of Street Fighter V.

While we’re only at the midpoint of the year, how things play out in the second half of 2017, could very well be a tell on what the future holds for the FGC. Therefore, it would be a good time to take a closer look at the fighting games that headline the FGC in 2017, and how they impact the landscape, be it for better or for worse. Continue reading “The State of the FGC in 2017” →