Hey guys. Just putting this here to get a feel for something my friend and I plan on doing.
There are plenty of youtube series that talk about current gen fighters and their metagame, but I always wanted to shed light on obscure, underappreciated fighters that flew under the radar. Fighting games have such a rich and diverse history and the truth is that ALOT of good games never saw the limelight let alone ACTUAL competive play.
What we desire to do is bring those games to the fore and give them their time to shine. I have a list of games already that I want to do shows for with the Rival Schools series at the very top followed by Bloody Roar, Psychic Force, some DBZ games and Fatal Fury Real Bout series.
I want the episodes to be for casuals AND hardcore players. Talking about art design, the development team, plot/story, content and then moving onto combat mechanics. Finally ending with tiers and balance discussions.
And before you even ask…yes, there will be match vids. A fuck ton.
Since one of our intentions is to show “high level” play for each game and knowledge of system mechanics we intend to train in every game we make an episode for. Matches will have seperate play lists from episodes so people dont have to sit through dialogue just to see a good fight if they dont want too.
Sooo, good idea or naaaaaaaaah? Would my fellow SRKers support this? Any games in particular you would want done? Also…any ideas for a name for the show. Probably wont start doing it for a few months btw.
Maybe have one/few match videos in the main episodes because without actual gameplay the rest of the info kind of has no context. Maybe split each game into 3 videos; Intro/Beginner/fluff/whatever - talk about the game in a general way and its history, Advanced/technical/blah - talk about the system mechanics and maybe break down some match videos and combo vids, Final/matches - straight up matches, ideally with commentary.
If do decide to do phantom breaker. I’ll love to contribute what ever i can. Kind of big fan of the series. I’ve tried to get it exposure but don’t think I’m good candidate for that.
Would you do Advanced V.G. 2 and Bushido Blade (1 or 2, or both)?
Oh and, that’d be a pretty bold request though but, Rumble Roses on PS2? I like the game, but I never had the chance to play it extensively with people. I’d like to see how it’s played at a “technical” level.
Im in for this totally, but only as support cause I live far away and internet sucks here so online playing would not be an option for me UNLESS I can provide local matches footage etc.
I have a fuckton of Castlevania Judgment match and tourney vids in my YT channel if interested (yes we played THAT XD)
May i suggest some love for the old DBZ Fighing Games? I know Final Bout is crap, but i grew up playing that, the Super Butoden Series and Ultimate Battle 22.
Don’t spend to much time on theorizing. Dive into it and start making the videos, because only then you’ll have an idea what really needs to be done. Good luck.