So I’m going to go ahead and use this backlog of recordings I have to try and kickstart weekly releases of the podcast. The OP has been changed to reflect the September release schedule.
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Hey now it could be jab throw also, mixups! 
I think you could hack a weekly. There’s a lot of fighters being played right now. On a weekly you could focus on specific things (matchups: Ken vs. Chun in 3s, for ex.) if you wanted to get down to the nitty gritty of fighters. Maybe have like 3 15-min matchup segments and do 15 min of general for a game?
That could work really well, Ghaleon. Thanks for the idea! I won’t always be able to have people on with enough matchup experience for three segments, but I definitely get the feeling of what that kind of podcast could be like.
Btw, I’d still like to get you,Fugee, and NKI together to talk about Daigo in Ohio.
Perhaps I can add to that.
How about a video podcast, displaying matchup experience in video form. Create videos that help deal with some of the most difficult matchups in different fighting games. I wouldn’t mind lending you my camera equipment, and if you need an editor to piece these things together for you, I wouldn’t mind doing that for you either
I definitely like this idea, a lot. The only problem is acquiring footage from people who may be a couple states away from me. At first these kinds of things would have to be from local players only.
This is absolutely a cool idea, but would be hard to execute effectively. I’m not opposed to tutorials being recorded by players with a great deal of knowledge and experience, it’s only a matter of getting those tutorials sent to me.
Any ideas on that front; perhaps some sort of file sharing? It would mean that the people from a few states over would also need their own video equipment.
Good point.
I guess it depends how far this show will stretch. Perhaps, you could make it something just simple. If people send the tips to you through an email, we can “re-enact” it and just give credit to person who submits it. For the most part, it can be general knowledge tips to help some of the newer players. Perhaps viewers can submit questions and the videos can attempt to answer them. Something like:
“I play Rufus on SFIV and I’m having trouble playing against Zangief because he grabs me out of my divekick mixups” (Okay not really a question…lol)
You could probably post the question on the main page for players to send in some tips on what to do. We demonstrate the answers so players can visually see what to do in some situations. In return, we could also benefit from learning tips for the characters we play ourselves.
Does this make sense a little?
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Osirun said I can give a shameless plug for a big Des Moines tourney we’re running on November 14th so here it is, everyone needs to come out to this!
Could potentially be interesting, but I’m not thinking it fits with the goal of PowerUp. I surely want people to talk strategy with me, but I’m more interested in getting to know the players and what makes them and their communities tick. The most well-rounded strategy resources are best left to threads on SRK, Dustloop, etc.
However, I could see this being something cool to do if it’s not strategy-based. For example, just re-enact a match for laughs, or to make a point that was brought up in a podcast. It wouldn’t be a regular, or serialized, sort of thing (such as with people sending in questions).
Definitely something to keep in mind for the future.
Understandable, and I admire your ambition for it. This idea does need to be developed more. I’m interested to see how far PowerUp will develop…
Also, you have the many podcast videos to release weekly? Damn! 
Well, weekly is the plan for now
I’ve got a nice backlog right now, so I’m hoping to be able to get at least one person interested on a weekly basis to make weekly releases a sure thing.
alright weekly format!!!
finished listening to the podcast. good job.
though gameworks has been busier, its generally just on thursday where it is unlimited play after 9 pm for $10. the few regulars around the suburbs that, although greatly appreciated, support the scene, they cant possibly be funding a good % of gameworks.
also, the unlimited play after 9 pm, ppl just go, 1 or 2 ppl buy cards, and they continuously swipe them in both machines for the rest of the night. no profit there.
i do think that the atmosphere, combined with the alcohol and food, probably brings in the most to keep gameworks alive. alcohol licenses are pricey as hell, but pretty much make up for themselves really quickly. so just putting my 2 cents (maybe start up some friendly discussion), i dont think it proves anything about the arcade scene being revived. unless u can combine bars and games altogether.
I don’t think a complete bar/arcade is going to happen anytime in the future. I believe that’s because, by and large, video games are still considered kids’ stuff, or for nerds who aren’t cool enough to hang at bars.
As time goes on that image will change. Video games are becoming so pervasive in all the gadgets and free time that many people have that it’s only a matter of time before video games are considered a normal thing for someone of any age to take part in.
At that point I think we could see a 21+ Chuck E Cheese type setup. That would actually be a good way to maintain the arcade scene. You can’t drink together online! Not yet . . .
thats pretty much what gameworks is. the bar/restaurant, plus the rest of the games for everyone else. there are actually a bunch of people who just go there to hang out, since there is no entrance fee, its just for the game cards. i ve run into old college friends and stuff at gameworks on the thursday evening.
That’s a pretty clever model. People can chill at the bar and don’t even have to pay for the games. I’m sure Gameworks will stick around for quite awhile if they’ve gotten along well so far.
blockbuster had a franchise similar to gameworks for awhile called “Block Party”. I don’t think it exists anymore but the one near Indianapolis totally rocked. They had all types of classic games as well as lots of new stuff, as well as Karaoke, etc etc. It was awesome. But you don’t see a lot of arcades taking on the same format. Gameworks has gone through some tough times in the past few years and had to close several locations. It must not be a huge money maker unless you can appeal to different groups at different times of the day, and the one in chicago is capable of doing that and continues to remain open.
All about location, right? Perhaps one day arcades will once again become regular (if not prolific) fixtures in large and larg-ish cities.
Is there really that big a shortage in arcades? I can name three or four within 8 or 10 miles of my house in Chicago. Problem is, they’re “family fun centers.” Like with the go-karts and mini-golf and all that. We might get an arcade scene back if we could convince these places to get fighting game cabs. I’m not really sure if it’s about money or people, though. They might just think they won’t make cash on the machines, or that housewives will take their kids and leave after seeing 10+ 15-30 year old guys huddled around a cabinet yelling.