Fight Your Rival

We 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!

FYR 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.

The 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.

With 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.

We 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.

On 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.

In 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!

Cancel 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.

This 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.            

Welcome 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!

In 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!

Street 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!

In 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.

This 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 :)

Now 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!

Here 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.

We'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.

It'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.

In 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!

Mike 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!

This 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!

On 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!

In 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!

With 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!

This 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

On 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.

This 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!

Now 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.

Mike 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.

This 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!

The 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!

Arkham 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!      

Things 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!

E3 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!      

We 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.      

Our 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.

This 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. 

On 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.      

On 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.

Age 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.      

On this week's Fight Your Rival, we talk Jared Leto's crazy Joker, dissect the new Batman vs. Robin animated movie, and ponder the possibilities of Telltale's future Marvel game. Also, we break down the new trailers for Black Ops 3 and Arkham Knight.

Our debut audio podcast is all about the year's biggest fighting game: Mortal Kombat X! Tune in as we discuss everything from the story mode to our favorite nasty Fatalities, and ponder whether or not the game's infamous microtransactions are really a big deal.