Kenny and Nick reunited!!! Will the HyperComboCast #28 tear them apart?!? LISTEN AND FIND OUT!!!!!!
We kick things off with some awesome listener feedback from David Rodriguez. After that, Nick takes a few moments to offer up his thoughts on Kenny's topic from HyperComboCast #27.
Here's the car accident background Kenny talks about from Capcom vs. SNK.
Then it's time for a passionate discussion about art direction in fighting games. Character art, backgrounds, loading screens, and all of the other design touches that set the tone for the entire game.
The character art from Marvel vs. Capcom 2 was awesome!!!
After the end theme, we discuss fighting games with the worst art direction.
And, finally, we want to know: which fighting games do you think have the best art direction? You can hit us up two different ways: email HyperComboCast@gmail.com or call our automated comment line at 412-567-7606.
Kenny kicks things off by discussing the new additions to the Street Fighter X Tekken cast, including this handsome fella:
But after that, then it's time for the real battle... comeback mechanics vs. self-imposed limitations!!!
Actually, it's not a battle. Instead, Kenny poses two different-but-related fighting games questions:
Do comeback mechanics like Soulcalibur's Ring Out or Street Fighter IV's Ultra Meter make the games unique or ruin the gameplay?
Do you have self-imposed limitations when you play?
Tell us about your self-imposed limitations or share your feelings about comeback mechanics by emailing HyperComboCast@Gmail.com or calling our automated comment line at 412-567-7606 (don't forget to tell us your name and the episode you're calling about!).
As much as I look back fondly on my days playing fighting games on the PS1, let's be honest -- the arcade versions of these games are exponentially better.
Still, I hope you've enjoyed this trip down memory as much as I have. See you next Monday for the new http://www.audioshocker.com/tag/hypercombocast!!
In this intimate podcast message, Dr. Riot shares the games he's looking forward to in 2012, a few solid fighting games tips, and some of the great things you can expect from the HyperComboCast in the coming months.
To leave us feedback for future episodes of the HyperComboCast, hit up our email HyperComboCast@Gmail.com OR call our automated comment line at 412-567-7606 and we'll play your message on the show.
10. Finding someone who'll take my copy of Super Street Fighter IV PC.
09. Giving up on Super Street Fighter IV.
08. The UMvC3 theme songs tournament.
07. Learning how to hook my new laptop up to my TV with an HDMI cord.
06. Learning how to advance one frame at a time in MAME.
05. Return of Hyper Combo Wallpaper.
04. Marvel vs. Capcom 3.
03. Discovery of World Heroes.
Remember, we wanna hear from you! Leave us feedback via email HyperComboCast@Gmail.com OR call our automated comment line at 412-567-7606 and we'll play your message on the show.
To leave us feedback of your own, email HyperComboCast@Gmail.com with your questions or comments OR call our automated comment line at 412-567-7606 and we'll play your message on the show.
And now... the conclusion of the UMvC3 theme song tourney!
Match 1: Nova
VS. Virgil
Match 2: Doctor Strange
VS. Firebrand
WHO WILL WIN THIS MOMENTOUS CHALLENGE??? Does Nova still own nick's heart? Will Kenny push Firebrand all the way to the win? Listen to find out who will be crowned the UMvC3 Theme Song Champion!
Kenny and Nick kick off Round 3 of the Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Character Theme Song Showdown Tournament by responding to some listener feedback. We play a call-in from Pierce Johnson, who wants to know about playing fighting games on the PC. Kenny drops some knowledge and Nick has a gift for Pierce -- his unused copy of Street Fighter IV PC. Then we answer an email from Kurtis Homan about the Ultimate Fighting System card game.
To leave us feedback of your own, email HyperComboCast@Gmail.com with your questions or comments OR call our automated comment line at 412-567-7606 and we'll play your message on the show.
And now... the tourney!
Match 1: Ghost Rider
VS. Strider Hiryu
Match 2: Hawkeye
VS. Firebrand
During Match 1's discussion, Nick mishears a key piece of opinion from Kenny... will this mistake derail the entire tournament?!?!? Luckily, Match 2 is a much easier battle.
The winners of the two matches face off for the last spot in the finals. Which hot track will make it to the Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Character Theme Song Showdown Tournament, FINAL ROUND???
Match 1 is a super close fight, while Match 2 is far more decisive. The winner from Match 1 goes up against the winner from 2... and it's a another super close battle! Who will advance to the finals? LISTEN TO FIND OUT!
P.S. Pierce, we didn't forget about your message! We'll answer it on the next show.
Kenny and Alex get together to record their long awaited sequel to HyperComboCast #13 - Changing the Game pt 1, in which they express concerns that the more vocal competitive fighting game scene may have a dangerous effect on the creativity behind fighting games.
ALSO: The controversial "is it a fighter or not" game, Super Smash Bros Melee, kicks things off as Alex's prime example of this effect taking place. Could this be the most polarizing episode yet? Will Nick be unlocked for the next episode? Listen and find out!
Here's the car accident background Kenny talks about from Capcom vs. SNK.
The character art from Marvel vs. Capcom 2 was awesome!!!
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