PowerUp Podcast: Midwest FGC and Beyond

PowerUp Podcast Episode #62 is here!

I don’t think of this as podcast over saturation; I think of it as spoiling the fans XD

Ghaleon and nomrah are here to kick of the announcement of Season’s Beatings: Velocity coming October 14-16. We’re going back to MOMO2 this year for one final Season’s before the series moves on from the venue. Nothing shows the transition from running tournaments to running events in better contrast than this!

Big thanks to both Osirun and Keits for all the kinds words about Galloping Ghost Arcade and the Chicago scene on the previous podcast. We just announced the gathering schedule for the next month here: CHICAGO 2016-2017 Thread: Welcome New Players, check out the Facebook Group page as its more active!

Hope you get a chance to make it to one of our events soon, Osirun.

It’d be a bit of trek for me to make it out to Chicago, but you never know what can happen! : )

I’m glad that things are going well for all of you and I hope it keeps growing strong.

Listening to both. Love the podcasts, keep em coming

Tons of new information about Fighter X Shooter is available. Please get your registrations taken care of ASAP! [Sep 2, 2011] Focus Fire and Keits Present - Fighter X Shooter - $2k in Bonus... (Northbrook, IL)

Your schedules are always too sexy, Keits.

PowerUp Podcast Episode #63 is here!

Phreakazoid is here to tell me all about his role on the hardware modding side of things in the fighting game community. He is probably most well known now for his work on The Link, a removable replacement for the standard Sanwa joystick lever. While the games and players have been getting more and more recognition, Phreakazoid (Clayton) and I agree that modders are still relatively underground. Show them some love on Phreak Mods and SRK Tech Talk.

Phreakazoid is awesome!

Thanks for having me on Osirun, it was a lot of fun and I look forward to perhaps doing another one in the future!

It was a pleasure! We’ll definitely do another podcast in the future.

Awesome podcasts this week. Now I want that Tstrike board.

Good times, Nathan, thanks for having us man.

Not a problem! Glad to have you and Harmon on the show. I’m looking forward to more awesome SB:V news soon : )

ALSO

Fighter X Shooter is coming up soon in Chicago; I personally want to see the videos of the Team War special event once they’re made available. For anyone lucky enough to have time and funds to go, I’ve got something that will make your trip a bit easier on the wallet. Hit me up and I’ll fill you in.

PowerUp Podcast Episode #64 is here!

Matthew Gummo, better known as Gummowned (or Bob the Builder; region specific) is on the podcast to talk with me about his role on the hardware modding side of the fighting game community (henceforth known as the FGC). One of Gummowned’s biggest inspirations is Ben Heck. Gummowned is one of the most prolific modders in the scene right now and makes a point of traveling far and wide to do in-person mods. If that doesn’t suit you then he also takes mods by mail!

Hello all, PowerUp Podcast Episode #65 is here!

What better way to end a drought in PowerUp Podcasts than to have some legends of the U.S. Vampire Savior community on to talk about their game! I am very excited to welcome Kajoq, Rithli, Kyle W. and Mighty Mar on to the show. One of the largest roundtable discussions I’ve had and certainly one of the best. It is very obvious that not only these players, but many more, are dedicated to community building and fully exploring VS.

Shout-outs to Osirun and the rest of the PowerUp crew!

I just wanted to let you know that here in Indianapolis we just got done w/ our latest tournament series T3 Full Circle! I just got done updating my YouTube page AKA “The NapTown Fighting Game Network” w/ a ton of new content that includes:

Third Strike Revival: NapTown Ranbats Pt. 1 (10/7/11)

Third Strike Revival: NapTown Ranbats Pt. 2 (10/7/11)

T3 Full Circle - SSFIV AE: Pt 1 Pool Play

T3 Full Circle - SSFIV AE: Pt 2 FJ (Diet Stew) Vs. Immortalbmw

T3 Full Circle - SSFIV AE: Pt 3 Losers Finals / Grand Finals

T3 Full Circle - SSFIV Exhibition Match: Renegade Vs G

T3 Full Circle - SSFIV AE: Sudden Death Pt 1

T3 Full Circle - SSFIV AE: Sudden Death Pt 2

T3 Full Circle - SSFIV AE: Sudden Death Pt 3 Grand Finals

T3 Full Circle - Marvel 3: Grand Finals Immortalbmw Vs. Ben Hydra

This Game is ASSSSSS Episode # 1: Dead or Alive 4

This Game is ASSSSSS Episode # 2: More Dead or Alive 4?

I also stumbled upon some footage from last years SB as well…

Seasons Beatings Redemption: 3V3 Third Strike Pt. 1

Seasons Beatings Redemption: 3V3 Third Strike Pt. 2

Seasons Beatings Redemption: 3V3 Third Strike Pt. 3

Enjoy! I hope to see the whole PowerUp Crew this weekend at Seasons Beatings: Velocity.

See you there Z.A.P! SB:V is gonna be too good. And I’m glad to see that Naptown is still doing things up right!

PowerUp Podcast Episode #66 is here!

DeeDogg is a team player. That defines, on the whole, what he thinks any member of a team should bring to the table. He has the passion to improve and wants to represent not only for himself but for something bigger than himself. His opinions on what TFA means to him and how both he and his team fit into the mosaic of the FGC are unabashed.

thanks for having me on the show! i had a blast man.

PowerUp Podcast Episode #67 is here!

Kiu wants to beat you at Street Fighter IV. There is absolutely no question about that. He wants to roll you up into a little ball and use you as target practice for his Tiger Shots and Sumo Headbutts. I respect Kiu’s ambition and drive to become the best he can be. Just as with his teammate, TFA DeeDogg, TFA Kiu regularly showcases the skills, commitments and camaraderie one can gain when part of a team of like-minded individuals.