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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DTN 2016: Mike Ross Talks SFV, CPT and a Long-Awaited MvC2 Match
02/08/2016 Duration: 08minWe caught up with Mike "Mike Ross" Ross at Defend the North 2016, where he dished on Street Fighter V, the Capcom Pro Tour, and, of course, Floe. Mike also discussed a Marvel vs. Capcom 2 match 10 years in the making, gave his thoughts on New York, and picked some of his favorite players currently on the CPT. Enjoy!
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Episode 39: Evo 2016 and Comic-Con Recap
30/07/2016 Duration: 01h13minFYR is back and ready to recap two of July's best events: Evo and Comic-Con! Come hang as we talk about the best fighting game matches of the weekend, Street Fighter on ESPN, that amazing Wonder Woman trailer and all of the big shows and movies launching this year. And, of course, Mike tells all about his growing Pokemon Go addiction.
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Episode 38: E3 2016 Recap & (Not So) Mighty No. 9
25/06/2016 Duration: 01h27minThe dust has settled on E3 2016, and Natal and Mike are ready to talk about their favorite games & moments from the big show. Also, Mighty No. 9 is finally out, but as we discover, that's probably not for the best.
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Episode 37: May Games Recap & E3 2016 Predictions
08/06/2016 Duration: 57minWith May behind us, we recap an amazing month of games that included Doom, Uncharted 4, and lots and lots of Overwatch. Also, we dish out some E3 2016 predictions, from new Sony and Microsoft consoles to the games we'd love to see from Bethesda, EA and more.
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Episode 36: Civil War Spoilercast - The Good, The Bad and The Bucky
15/05/2016 Duration: 01h43minWe saw Captain America: Civil War, we loved it, and we have a ton to say about it. Kick back as we discuss our favorite moments and characters from Marvel's latest masterpiece, as well as talk about where it ranks against the MCU's best movies.
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Episode 35: Go Home and Be a Family Man (On PlayStation Neo)
22/04/2016 Duration: 01h19minOn this week's episode, we talk about the deluge of recent movie trailers from Rogue One to Doctor Strange. Guile is finally coming to Street Fighter V, and he looks pretty damn awesome. Lastly, with the PlayStation 4.5 all but confirmed at this point, we talk about whether or not we're ready to upgrade to a new, more powerful PS4.
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Fight Your Rival Spring Fighter 2016: NYU's Charles Pratt On Turning Fighting Gamers Into Game Makers
02/04/2016 Duration: 07minIn this special interview from Spring Fighter 2016, we chat with Charles Pratt from the NYU Game Center. Come hang as we talk about Street Fighter V, NYU's Evo Scholarship, and what what makes fighting games so appealing for game designers. Enjoy!
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Episode 34: Batman v Superman Impressions & The Future of PlayStation
25/03/2016 Duration: 01h31minCancel your appointments, because we've got a lot to talk about. Natal saw Batman v Superman and wasn't pleased, but fortunately we both watched some Daredevil Season 2 to wash the bad taste away. Mike raves about Pokken Tournament, and we have a long discussion about virtual reality, the PlayStation 4.5, and what it all means for the future of console hardware.
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Episode 33: Civil War Trailer and Lupe Fiasco vs. the FGC
15/03/2016 Duration: 52minThis week we break down that amazing Civil War trailer, and discuss our thoughts on the brand-new Spider-Man. We also dish out tons of fighting game news, including Street Fighter V's March update as well as Lupe's new beef with the Mortal Kombat community.
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One on One: LI Joe Talks Dark Souls, Pizza & Fighting For the People
08/03/2016 Duration: 42minWelcome to One on One, a new interview series where we sit down with your favorite members of the fighting game community! In our debut episode, we chat with Joseph "LI Joe" Ciaramelli, an all-around awesome dude who's been absolutely dominating Street Fighter V on the east coast. Come hang as Joe talks everything from competing and running tournaments to Dark Souls and the best pizza spot in New York. Enjoy!
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Episode 32: Winter Brawl X Recap and Mortal Kombat XL Review
04/03/2016 Duration: 01h01minIn this jam-packed episode of Fight Your Rival, we recap all of the insanity from the Winter Brawl X fighting game tournament, from crazy exhibitions to our first real look at competitive Street Fighter V. Mortal Kombat XL is here, and there's a whole mess of bloody goodness to talk about. Also, get a sneak peek at our interview with Winter Brawl champion LI Joe!
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Episode 31: Street Fighter V - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
20/02/2016 Duration: 01h31minStreet Fighter V is finally here, and we've got some strongly mixed emotions on it. Join us as we praise the game's fantastic fighting, before getting heated over its ridiculous lack of launch content. Also, we recap Lupe Fiasco's big match against legend Daigo Umehara, and discuss the latest King of Fighters 14 announcements. Keep fighting!
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Episode 30: LEGO Force Awakens and Lupe Fiasco's Street Fighter Quest
05/02/2016 Duration: 01h23minIn this extra-packed episode of Fight Your Rival, we get giddy over LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens and the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game, like real adults do. We also break down the EVO 2016 fighting game lineup, talking Street Fighter, Smash Bros, and... Lupe Fiasco!? Yep. Stay tuned.
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Episode 29: Suicide Squad and Crazy Mortal Kombat News
22/01/2016 Duration: 01h09minThis week's episode has more Mortal Kombat X news than you can handle, from the awesome new Kombat Pack 2 characters to the totally revamped online experience coming to the game. Also, we share our thoughts on the latest Suicide Squad trailer, and ponder just what the heck Jared Leto's Joker is all about. This is one you're gonna want to listen to all the way through :)
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Episode 28: Best of 2015 Extravaganza
02/01/2016 Duration: 01h43minNow that 2015 is over, let's take a look back at what made it so damn awesome. Tune in as we pick our favorite shows, movies, comics, and (duh) games of 2015, and then go over the ones that ended up being pretty crappy. Also: our most anticipated games of 2016. Happy new year!
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Episode 27: The Force Awakens... And We Spoil It
24/12/2015 Duration: 01h21minHere it is guys, our spoiler-tastic thoughts on Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Grab some blue milk and kick back as we break down what we liked, what we didn't, and what we're dying to see in Episode VIII. Also, some quick talk on those nutty Dreamcast 2 rumors, as well as some crazy new guest characters in fighting games. Enjoy, and may the force be with you.
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Episode 26: Batman vs. Superman, The Game Awards and PlayStation Experience
12/12/2015 Duration: 01h05minWe've got a ton of nerdy stuff to catch up on during this extra-stuffed episode, starting with the Batman vs. Superman trailer -- which Natal hated and Mike loved. We also recap the big winners and losers of The Game Awards 2015, and talk about our favorite announcements from this year's PlayStation Experience. Enjoy.
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Episode 25: Why We're Thankful for Star Wars Battlefront (Sort of)
26/11/2015 Duration: 42minIt's time to slip into a turkey coma and enjoy our special Thanksgiving episode. We talk about what we'll be playing during the long, lazy weekend, as well as what we're thankful for in the gaming world. Also, we have an in-depth review discussion on Star Wars Battlefront, and talk about why the game might not be worth your $60.
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Episode 24: Tomb Raider, Battlefront, Fallout and Cloud in Smash!
18/11/2015 Duration: 01h23minIn this jam-packed episode, we talk all of November's big games, including Rise of the Tomb Raider, Fallout 4 and Star Wars Battlefront. We also unpack a ton of big news, including the insane reveal of Final Fantasy's Cloud coming to Smash Bros. Enjoy!
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Episode 23: Our Verdict on Halo 5 and WWE 2K16
05/11/2015 Duration: 50minMike hasn't been able to put down Halo 5, just as Natal has been glued to WWE 2K16. We talk in-depth about how well both games lived up to our expectations. Plus, we talk about Sony's interesting move ahead of Xbox One's backwards compatibility, and unpack a ton of recent Street Fighter V news. Enjoy!