Synopsis
A nerdy podcast about video games, comic books, movies and everything in between. Fight Your Rival began as a fighting game-centric show, and has since evolved into a raw, often silly look into the larger world of geek culture.
Episodes
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Episode 22: Dissecting The New Star Wars Trailer
22/10/2015 Duration: 36minThis episode is all about one thing: THAT Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer! We dissect every little detail of the new teaser, including possible character origins and just where the hell Luke might be. Enjoy!
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Episode 21: New York Comic-Con Recap and Battlefront Impressions
16/10/2015 Duration: 51minOn this week's episode, Natal, Mike and special guest Steve get together to talk all things New York Comic Con 2015, from the coolest games we played to the most insane cosplay we saw. We also got hooked on the Star Wars: Battlefront beta, and have plenty to say about it. Enjoy!
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NYCC Interview: Capcom's Matt Dahlgren Talks Street Fighter V
14/10/2015 Duration: 09minIn this special interview from New York Comic-Con 2015, we talk to Capcom's Matt Dahlgren about all things Street Fighter V. We touch on everything from the character roster to Capcom's ambitious tournament plans, so tune in and enjoy!
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Episode 20: Do Shooters Still Need Single-Player?
30/09/2015 Duration: 57minWith games like Rainbow Six Siege and the last-gen version of Black Ops 3 shipping without solo campaigns, we discuss how important (or not important) single player content is to first-person shooters. We also fantasize about life on Mars, and get really excited about all the awesome new features coming to Twitch. Keep Fighting!
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Episode 19: Gotham, Saga Vol. 5 and The Best Special Edition Consoles Ever
25/09/2015 Duration: 01h58sThis week's episode has a little something for everyone. We talk about the latest volume of one of our favorite comics, Saga, and discuss our mixed feelings on the season two premiere of Gotham. To bring things back to gaming, we discuss the best and worst special edition game consoles of all time. We're lookin' at you, Pokemon N64. Play Mike's Mario Maker Levels!Death Star: 9098-000-005F-67E4Super Smash Bros: 9578-0000-004C-332BMario Fighter 1.0: 23D9-0000-003F-E7FA
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Episode 18: Super Mario Maker, King of Fighters 14 and Playing Games in the Real World
18/09/2015 Duration: 01h06minOn this episode, we recap a whole bunch of crazy fighting game reveals including King of Fighters 14 (!) and Street Fighter V's awesome new fighter Rashid. Mike raves about why he can't stop playing Super Mario Maker, and, following the announcement of Pokemon Go, we talk about what other video games we'd like to experience in the real world.
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Episode 17: Street Fighter V Gets Sexy and Our Favorite Gears of War Memories
03/09/2015 Duration: 01h03minThis week on Fight Your Rival, we run down the best (and worst) free games on Xbox One and PS4, talk about Street Fighter V's sexy new costumes, and, in celebration of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, go over our favorite Gears memories from over the years. Keep fighting!
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Episode 16: Crazy Star Wars News and Our Most Anticipated Fall Games
20/08/2015 Duration: 01h06minNow that Disney's D23 expo is in the books, we break down the wealth of crazy Star Wars and Marvel announcements from the big show (yes, including that fugly Darth Vader PS4). We also talk about the potential Mortal Kombat movie reboot, and, with the insane fall gaming season about to begin, we pick our top three most anticipated games for the rest of the year.
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Episode 15: Rare Replay, Fantastic Four and Worst Superhero Movies Ever
12/08/2015 Duration: 01h10minMike saw Fantastic Four, and hated it. In celebration of that, we're talking about the worst superhero movies ever, from Batman vs. Robin to X-Men Origins: Wolverine. On a brighter note, we review the excellent Rare Replay collection for Xbox One.
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Episode 14: Gamescom, Street Fighter V and Are Games Too Easy?
05/08/2015 Duration: 01h34minThis week, we dish out our predictions for Gamescom 2015, break down Vega in Street Fighter V, and have a long talk about whether or not video games have gotten too easy. Also, hands-on impressions with Windows 10, Rare Replay, Rising Thunder and more!
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Episode 13: Evo 2015 Aftermath feat. Rob Livingston
23/07/2015 Duration: 01h30minThe world's biggest fighting game tournament has come to a close, and we've got a ton to say about us. Join Mike, Natal and special guest Rob as they talk all things Evo 2015, from the early celebrations to the crazy comebacks to the matches that made people cry. We also dissect all the new info revealed at Evo, including the new Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat characters and upcoming game Rising Thunder!
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Episode 11: Arkham Knight Spoilercast & Games We Hate
08/07/2015 Duration: 01h40minArkham Knight has been out for weeks, and we still can't stop talking about it. This time we go all out in a full spoilercast, covering everything from the Arkham Knight's identity to our favorite parts of the game's insane ending. Things get a bit more rough after that, as we talk about our most frustrating gaming moments as well as games we hate with a passion. Enjoy!
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Episode 10: Arkham Knight Impressions & Our Origin Story
02/07/2015 Duration: 01h30minThings get a little bit intimate this week on Fight Your Rival, as Natal and Mike talk about their personal backstories and run through their favorite games and consoles of all time. Plus, week one, spoiler-free impressions on Batman: Arkham Knight!
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Episode 9: Ultimate E3 2015 Recap
25/06/2015 Duration: 01h45minE3 2015 is over, but the hype still remains! We go over all the big announcements from Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo and more, and talk about which games from the show floor took us by surprise the most. Plus -- early impressions for Batman: Arkham Knight!
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Episode 8: Digital vs. Physical Games & Fixing Xbox One
10/06/2015 Duration: 01h46minWe recap a big week of news this week, including the reveal of Fallout 4 and more HD collections than we probably need. We also debate the pros and cons of digital and physical games, and talk about how the Xbox One needs to improve to take on Sony.
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Episode 7: E3 2015 Predictions & the Nintendo PlayStation
03/06/2015 Duration: 01h46minOur E3 2015 predictions blowout is here! Join us as we talk about what we think we'll see -- and what we hope we'll see -- at gaming's biggest show. We also talk about the Nintendo NX, ponder a future in which Nintendo teamed with Sony on the PlayStation, and discuss our favorite lines of dialogue in games.
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Episode 6: Witcher 3, Jaden Smith Superheroes and Games as Art
28/05/2015 Duration: 01h22minThis week, we dish out our early impressions on both The Witcher III: Wild Hunt and Destiny: House of Wolves. We also discuss the many pitfalls of Jaden Smith playing Static Shock, recap the recent Combo Breaker fighting game tournament and talk about the first video games that truly struck us as works of art.
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Episode 5: Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow and Our Most Shocking Gaming Moments
20/05/2015 Duration: 01h30minOn this week's episode of Fight Your Rival, we break down the trailers for DC's Supergirl and Legends of Tomorrow TV shows, analyze the tantalizing new set pictures from Captain America: Civil War and Suicide Squad, and discuss our most shocking video game moments, from major in-game twists to crazy reveals and announcements.
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Episode 4: Kickstarter Games and the Future of Nintendo
13/05/2015 Duration: 01h27minOn this week's Fight Your Rival, we talk about the massive Kickstarter success of Castlevania spiritual successor Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. We also dish on Splatoon, Wolfenstein: The Old Blood and talk about how Nintendo just might be able to win the next round of console wars.
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Episode 3: Avengers Age of Ultron Spoiler Special
06/05/2015 Duration: 01h48minAge of Ultron is here! We saw it, loved it and have a ton to say about it. Also, we talk the new live-action Suicide Squad, Batman's new identity, and what our dream Marvel games would be. WARNING: This episode contains full spoilers for Avengers: Age of Ultron, as well as for the current New 52 Batman series.