Founded in 2015, Panda Global is one of the fastest growing and strongest esports brands in North America. With a focus in Fighting Games, PG boasts a Roster of world champions, perennial contenders, and influential community leaders. Built around the principle of putting the player first, PG has fo…
In today's Blast Zone, Coney TK and EE go over topics like the upcoming Gimvitational - an invite only character locked online tournament that shows off the newest buffed characters in Smash Ultimate version 8.0 and 8.1! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji8ME3-DqRA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hveos3... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Coney, TK, and EE are back on The Blast Zone with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and the topic is the recent 8.1.0 patch. This surprise patch dropped seemingly out of no where, and outside of giving us a cool new stage, Sakurai said that there have been improvements to online play - but has there REALLY!? Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hveos3... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
In today's episode of The Blast Zone - your hosts Coney, TKbreezy, and EE discuss topics like the results of Get On My Line, and Hungrybox debating his departure from competitive Super Smash Bros. Melee. Do you think the well cemented #1 in the world should move on fully to Ultimate content creation? Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/panda-global Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hveos3... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
In this Pandacast, the CEO of Panda Global, Alan Bunney MD, discusses how to truly become successful as a professional in Esports. It's not just about placements and popularity, but how to translate that into content and drive it as your main source of income. ► Don't forget to subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/2RLov5Q ► Keep it PG on Twitter: http://twitter.com/pandaglobal ► Find more PG on our website: http://panda.gg
Coney, TK, and EE are back on The Blast Zone with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and the topic is Get On My Line. This is the first online tournament we've seen in a while, but why? Earlier in quarantine we saw online tournaments booming, but now they barely happen. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hveos3... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
In this Pandacast, the CEO of Panda Global, Alan Bunney MD, discusses what it now means to be a pro player during the age of COVID-19. ► Don't forget to subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/2RLov5Q ► Keep it PG on Twitter: http://twitter.com/pandaglobal ► Find more PG on our website: http://panda.gg
In the July 15th episode of The Blast Zone, Coney, TK, and EE discuss what happened to the Smash community over the last two weeks and how do we move on from here. This is a look back at how allegations came forth during that time, what happens to the accused, and how does the community move past this. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hveos3tyUFTtZzKJ9AAFt Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/panda-global-podcasts/id1477229457
In the July 1st episode of The Blast Zone, Coney, TK, and EE discuss ongoing issues in the Smash Community. They describe what has happened, and how we can correct this and be better. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hveos3tyUFTtZzKJ9AAFt Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/panda-global-podcasts/id1477229457
Our latest Smash Ultimate character has been revealed! Min Min was revealed as the representative from ARMS, but we can't help but think they picked the wrong character. Coney, TK, and EE break down the new character on The Blast Zone, and who should have been picked instead. YouTube: https://youtu.be/lUe7CILIUAQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hveos3... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
In this episode of THE BLAST ZONE, Coney, TK, and EE debate the ongoing issue of locals starting to open up, and ask the community for a variety of questions and topics about the Smash community to debate. We see what other games and ventures other top players are getting into while Smash isn't able to thrive, YouTube: https://youtu.be/C0UI0MGuZyk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hveos3tyUFTtZzKJ9AAFt Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/panda-global-podcasts/id1477229457
In this episode of THE BLAST ZONE, Coney, TK, and EE ask the community for a variety of questions and topics about the Smash community to debate. The crew debates if seasons of different rulesets could work for Smash Ultimate to keep the game fresh, including swapping out stage lists for interesting alternatives. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ut8DlY0wPI Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hveos3... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Today's episode of Blast Zone with Coney, TKBreezy, and EE discuss the ongoing #BlackLivesMatter movement and everything that is currently happening to our country. See the takes from some of our best community representatives, and another angle of it within the FGC. Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/panda-global Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hveos3... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ► Don't forget to subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/2RLov5Q ► Keep it PG on Twitter: http://twitter.com/pandaglobal ► Find more PG on our website: http://panda.gg
Today's episode of Blast Zone with Coney, TKBreezy, and EE goes over topics in the Smash Ultimate community like Collision 2020, and the re-opening of tournaments around the US. Is it too soon? YES IT'S TOO SOON! Keep safe, but in the meantime lets break down what's going on. Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/panda-global Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hveos3... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ► Don't forget to subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/2RLov5Q ► Keep it PG on Twitter: http://twitter.com/pandaglobal ► Find more PG on our website: http://panda.gg Watch The Blast Zone LIVE on Twitch at http://twitch.tv/coney Follow your hosts on Twitter at: ► http://twitter.com/coney ► http://twitter.com/tkbreezy ► http://twitter.com/eevisu
Slow week for Smash, but Blast Zone is still here for your weekly (kinda) Smash goodness. Topics include: - Any more IRL events this year? (Probably not!) - How do we handle banned players or rehabilitation? (Starts with TOs) - Competitive Mario Kart? (LOL) - How do I get into commentary? (COMMENTATE) - And much more!!! ALSO LISTEN HERE: - Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/2hveos3tyUF…4sQzyYMJJJ2eOYGg - iTunes - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pand…ts/id1477229457
Panda Global's PGRZ is an all time ranking of the top 50 best Dragonball FighterZ players of all time! As the list debuts, PG Nakkiel is hosting a roundtable discussion of every part, and today we have the 20 through 11 section for you. Watch as Nakkiel, LordKnight, and Rynge break down and discuss the list. View all parts of the analysis as they premiere here: ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... View all parts of the list as they premiere here: ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... View the written article on Red Bull here: ► https://win.gs/PGRZ20
Panda Global's PGRZ is an all time ranking of the top 50 best Dragonball FighterZ players of all time! As the list debuts, PG Nakkiel is hosting a roundtable discussion of every part, and today we have the 30 through 21 section for you. Watch as Nakkiel, LordKnight, and Rynge break down and discuss the list. View all parts of the analysis as they premiere here: ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... View all parts of the list as they premiere here: ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... View the written article on Red Bull here: ► https://win.gs/PGRZ30
Panda Global's PGRZ is an all time ranking of the top 50 best Dragonball FighterZ players of all time! As the list debuts, PG Nakkiel is hosting a roundtable discussion of every part, and today we have the 40 through 31 section for you. Watch as Nakkiel, LordKnight, and Rynge break down and discuss the list. View all parts of the analysis as they premiere here: ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... View all parts of the list as they premiere here: ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... View the written article on Red Bull here: ► https://win.gs/PGRZ40
Panda Global's PGRZ is an all time ranking of the top 50 best Dragonball FighterZ players of all time! As the list debuts, PG Nakkiel is hosting a roundtable discussion of every part, and today we have the 50 through 41 section for you. Watch as Nakkiel, LordKnight, and Rynge break down and discuss the list. View all parts of the analysis as they premiere here: ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... View all parts of the list as they premiere here: ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... View the written article on Red Bull here: ► http://redbull.com/us-en/pgrz-50-41 ► Don't forget to subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/2RLov5Q ► Keep it PG on Twitter: http://twitter.com/pandaglobal ► Find more PG on our website: http://panda.gg
BLAST ZONE is back for episode 4, hot off The Box and ready to receive questions you never wanted to know the answer to. Topics include: - Is Ness better online (literally yes) - Is lame play ok? (yeah but, like, don't be a victim about it) - More stages in our ruleset? (YES, WARIOWARE & FRIGATE PLEASE) - Who in history would you beat up in a fight? (Gandhi is cheating) - LOTS AND *LOTS* OF ADULT CONTENT (18+ ONLY) LISTEN HERE: - YouTube - https://youtu.be/AMasBXmQ6H0 - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2hveos3tyUFTtZzKJ9AAFt?si=lGxAbS4sQzyYMJJJ2eOYGg - iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/panda-global-podcasts/id1477229457
BLAST ZONE back at you once again, talking about all the happenings in the Smash world this week. Topics include: - Should Sonic be banned online? (no lmao) - What's to stop people from cheating in online events? (no idea) - Which character would be best on a cooking show? (there are no wrong answers! anyone can cook!) - Smurfing in online events? (don't do it) - Who would win in a fight to the death: 4 Shaquille O'Neals in their prime, or 1 adult gorilla (jury is split) LISTEN HERE: - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4925Og708Fs - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2hveos3tyUFTtZzKJ9AAFt?si=lGxAbS4sQzyYMJJJ2eOYGg - iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/panda-global-podcasts/id1477229457 CATCH LIVE: twitch.tv/coney Every Wednesday - 7pm ET
It's a May Day Miracle as TK, EE & Coney gather once again for the SECOND WEEK IN A ROW??? This quarantined world is full of wonders. Topics this week include: • #JusticeForGrayson? (Tough situation!) • Should online events be worldwide? (Prob not!) • How to avoid these issues? (You can't! Learn from experience!) • What if Mario was DLC? (People would be mad that there were 2 good DLC characters) • Is Cloud solo viable? (Online maybe!) • Most "fake hype" character? (It's Pokémon Trainer) Watch live every Wednesday at 7pm EST at twitch.tv/coney !!!
THE #1 GREATEST SUPER SMASH BROS TALK SHOW OF ALL TIME IS BACK TKbreezy, EE & Coney are back every Wednesday to give your weekly dose of Smash Talk Goodness, and it definitely will never ever ever go away again. Topics this week include: * Is Leo washed? (No) * Are online tournaments actually real? (Kinda) * Why are Cloud & Ness popping off? (Recovery in lag) * Who is the best and worst Link? (NOT Toon Link!) * What does breastmilk taste like? (Not much) * FMK: Leffen, Hbox, Armada (I'm not answering this here) Watch live every Wednesday at 7pm EST at twitch.tv/coney !!!
The PGRU Roundtables concludes with suar on the mic with me, myself, and I. Listen as he breaks down the Top 30, changes to Season 3, and a fire Q&A from the chat. This and more, this week on SmashCenter.
The PGRU Season 2 unveiling has begun and the internet is ablaze. suar and Coney take a look at the who's who and debate the different aspects of this season's reveal along with a length Q&A. This and more, this week on SmashCenter.
Pardon for the brief break, but the boys have returned. suar and Coney go over the intense December ending of the PGRU Season 2 with Kongo Saga as well as a look at Season's 3 already high octane first January weekend with Let's Make Big Moves. The two also go over PGRU inner-workings as well as some BTS bits that suar reveals as he pieces together how the rankings operate both in and out of the community. The whole thing ends in a lengthy Q&A you won't want to miss.
With a weekend full of B-Tiers, the boys break down the weekend and some of the current Twitterings we've been seeing. On top of that, Kongo Saga is explored as the last S-Tier of the season and, quite honestly, an entirely slept on event. International talent and various Top 10 talents will at be present, but who will take the gold? This and more, this week on SmashCenter.
This weekend featured two A-Tiers in the forms of Dreamhack Atlanta and Umebura SP7. Both tournaments popped off both offline and online as suar & Coney dive into some of the finer points of Smash Twitter dynamics. Featuring an extended Q&A, the boys take on the Twitch chat head on.
Leo joins the boys as they dive deep into the mind of the Smash prodigy. Leading the world once again in the ranks, Leo has been dominating the scene with a myriad of characters and strategies and on this episode he explains how it's all sometimes dumb luck. Jokes, memes, and a lively Q&A, this is SmashCenter #45.
Patch 6.0 is out for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and the boys take a look at what exactly is going to shake up the meta. Narrator: the meta was not shaken. Plus, a nice Q&A and some general memery for you to enjoy.
Join suar & Coney as they interview Slime -- one the heads of Beyond the Summit, the amazing team that brought us Smash Ultimate Summit 1 & 2! Learn about his journey to becoming one of the creative directors and his take on all things Smash-y and trashy.
Who would win in a physical altercation between the 16 qualifying Summitees? Will Coney make a comeback in the all-caster tournament bracket? All of this and more in a special and short SmashCenter by suar & Coney.
suar and Coney recount the amazing record Japan's Tea had in Long Beach, CA, at Thunder Smash 3. The duo also go over what makes Thunder Smash so thundery along with an extended Q&A on this week's SmashCenter.
Zackray comes to the Midwest and takes one of the largest events of the Fall. With this S-Tier win under his belt and a variety of characters to choose from, suar and Coney go over the happenings at The Big House 9. And with Twitter in a tizzy over a lack of cash money in the scene, the boys recount the root of all our issues and, coincidentally, evil; money.
Shuton claims the A-Tier victory at Umebura SP5 while American Ultimate Summit campaigns get crunchy. suar and Coney takes us through the weekend of events into what Ultimate Summit 2 means and what it is and isn't.
Nairo wins his first S-Tier with Mainstage 2019 in the books. With orgs like BTS hosting events and creating content, along with figureheads and players giving it a try, suar & Coney also address the state of Smash content from multiple perspectives.
ESAM wins a (super)major and then PGstats de-tiers it? Glitch 7 recap, #glitchgate coverage, and then a very lively Q&A on this week's SmashCenter #37
PG sweeps DreamHack Montreal and Salem takes a PNW regional all while Coney comes down with a decision on Banjo's entire competitive viability. Coupled with a lengthy Q&A, this is SmashCenter #36!
A Nintendo Direct, Banjo the same night, and Sakurai 1v2ing bots. In this special edition of SmashCenter, suar and Coney go over DLC implications, Japan's dominance at Switchfest 2019 and some new Q&A.
SmashCenter turns to SamsoraCenter as suar and Coney recount his expert Peach play at Shine 2019. With so many sets on Leo and incredible showings back to back from Smash Con 2019, does Samsora have what it takes to seize #1?
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGeTELb2E9E&feature=youtu.be Smash Con 2019 concluded with the MKLeo special as he takes it all from loser's side. With 2 S-Tier's on his mantle, is MKLeo guranteed #1 two seasons in a row?
Video: https://youtu.be/W5VdXKNvvNY Suar and Coney go over the head-scratching results of Umebura SP4, the A tier major in Japan, as well as talk about the controversy rippling through the Smash community today: Hero.
Video: https://youtu.be/h5K9qgMb9qo Featuring Beach, SmashCenter Lite takes a look at the events that transpired over the first S-Tier of the second season, EVO 2019!
Video: https://youtu.be/ebeuldtY4sw Your Smashcenter hosts go over and review the players listed 10-1 on the 1st season of the #PGRU. Who made the cut? Why did they make it? Watch here to hear more!
Video: https://youtu.be/-Iir5jKULrY Your Smashcenter hosts go over and review the players listed 20-11 on the 1st season of the #PGRU. Who made the cut? Why did they make it? Watch here to hear more!
Video: https://youtu.be/_ViOhmMX3mk Your Smashcenter hosts go over and review the players listed 30-21 on the 1st season of the #PGRU. Who made the cut? Why did they make it? Watch here to hear more!
Video: https://youtu.be/TiQhLZyWcTI Your Smashcenter hosts go over and review the players listed 40-31 on the 1st season of the #PGRU. Who made the cut? Why did they make it? Watch here to hear more!
Your Smashcenter hosts go over and review the players listed 50-41 on the 1st season of the #PGRU. Who made the cut? Why did they make it? Watch here to hear more!
On this episode of the Pandacast, the CEO of Panda Global Alan Bunney MD go over fan-suggested topic of the tournament mindset for pro players!
The last Smashcenter before the release of the long-awaited PGRU! Season 1 has come to a close with Albion, and Season 2 has begun with LTC7. Are you ready for next week's release?
This time our CEO Dr Bunney covers Sleep Hygiene (good sleep habits) in this episode of the Pandacast! Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgNqJPmnrN4&feature=youtu.be
Our host, PGstats director suar, runs over CEO, Albion, Ally's controversy, and the lead up to the END of the 1st season of the PGRU!