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Hello everyone!
The latest Core-A Podcast episode (27) features Patrick "Pat the Flip" Miller, a longtime fighting game player, former editor of Game Developer Magazine, and now a producer on Riot Games' upcoming 2XKO!
Patrick dives deep into why fighting games feel so difficult to learn compared to other genres. While most games are designed to make players feel powerful, fighting games expose your skill—and your personality—in real time, forcing you to confront vulnerability in front of others. It’s not just about execution; it’s about growth, ego, and community.
We explore Patrick’s incredible journey through the FGC, including his time as an editor at Game Developer Magazine and the golden age of Shoryuken.com forums and early FGC journalism and finally, his transition into Riot Games and work on 2XKO.
Whether you're a fighting game veteran or just curious about game design, this conversation is packed with insights on learning, community, and the future of the genre.
🔗 Follow Patrick (x.com/pattheflip) for more fighting game wisdom!
Also check out his Patreon at www.patreon.com/pattheflip
Highlights of this podcast episode will be available free to view later on at the @CoreALounge channel
Hope you all enjoy!
-Kevin
#FightingGames #2XKO #GameDesign podcast #RiotGames #FGC #PatTheFlip
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Hello everyone!
This week’s Core-A Podcast features one of the greatest Tekken players of all time, Hyun-Jin "JDCR" Kim!
An Evo champion and global Tekken icon, JDCR is renowned for his defensive mastery and strategic brilliance in majors like Evo, CEO, DreamHack, and countless others.
His episode will be split into two parts (releasing this week and next), where we dive into:
- How he first got into Tekken
- The tournament player journey
- Online vs Offline vibes
- His thoughts on Tekken 8 and the current state of the game
YouTube and Patreon members (A-tier and above) will get early access to the full episodes, but as always, highlights will be gradually uploaded for everyone on the @CoreALounge channel.
Also please check out JDCR's YouTube channel, @tkjdcr
Thank you!
-Kevin
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Hello, everyone!
This week's Core-A Podcast features special guests who recently visited Korea for the exciting Pakistan vs. Korea Tekken 8 event, hosted by @BAAZGG . We're thrilled to welcome Spag and Joka from the UK. @xJoKa
The event was a resounding success, showcasing high-level Tekken gameplay and inspiring performances that captivated both the fans in attendance and the many viewers watching online.
Spag and Joka share their valuable insights on the current state of Tekken 8, addressing concerns about the upcoming Season 2 and discussing the evolving atmosphere within the Tekken community as players continue to adapt to the new mechanics and pace of the game.
As always, our YouTube and Patreon members will enjoy exclusive early access to the full episodes. Later, we'll upload some of the most engaging discussions as highlights on our @CoreALounge channel.
Thank you!
-Kevin
Photos by Joka and DRX
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Hello Everyone!
This week's Core-A Podcast features one of France's prominent Street Fighter players, Nathan "Mister Crimson" Massol.
Mister Crimson is widely recognized as a Dhalsim specialist, a title that carries significant weight given Dhalsim's unique status within the Street Fighter franchise. As an unconventional character, Dhalsim defies logic and offers more than just 'magic moves' in the fighting game realm. He serves as the foundation for the 'Long Range' character archetype, influencing numerous characters across various franchises.
Mister Crimson's story and mindset are truly remarkable. He has successfully elevated this controversial character to one of the highest competitive levels in the franchise, the Capcom Cup. During the podcast, we discussed his unique experiences and stories of thriving in the fiercely 'tier-list based' competition, as well as his future plans to nurture the French FGC. This includes his support for the upcoming Evo France event and his many global endeavors as a devoted member of the FGC family.
As always, full episodes will be available for YouTube and Patreon Members (A-Tier and higher), while selected highlights will be uploaded to our Core-A Lounge channel.
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patreon.com/coreagaming
Also, make sure to follow @MisterCrimson on his YouTube Channel to show support!
If you know of any other competitive players in your favorite games and would like to hear about their exciting stories, please let us know in the comments. We may be able to invite them to participate in our future podcasts.
Thank you!
-Kevin
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Hello, Everyone!
We’ve got some exciting news to share! Later this week, a special 7vs7 team tournament between Pakistan and Korea in #Tekken8 will take place, featuring legends like Knee, Ulsan, Rangchu, Arslan Ash, Atif Butt, and more!
They will battle it out to determine which region currently reigns supreme in Tekken.
Also, Gerald will be at the event, providing English commentary alongside the talented cast of Spag, Majin Obama, and Brownman. It’s going to be an incredible showdown, and we can’t wait to see how it unfolds!
For more information of the event, I highly recommend you follow all of the mentioned commentators on social media, as they will actively mention details of the event throughout the week.
Spag: x.com/SpaghettiRip
Majin Obama: x.com/2dJazz
Brownman: x.com/BrownmanFgc
To celebrate, we’re releasing a full episode of the Core-A Podcast featuring Rangchu. We recorded this episode shortly after his victory at the Tekken World Tour 2024 Finals. You can soon find it on our @CoreALounge channel*.
*link to the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBdLK...
Here’s something unique about this episode: since we’re based in Korea, our Korean guests, including Rangchu, naturally spoke in Korean, and we hosted the podcast in Korean as well.
However, we understand that our main audience is key, so we’ve created two versions of this episode for you:
1. Members-Only English Dubbed Version: Gerald and I dubbed the episode into English (yes, Gerald even dubbed his own Korean lines into English!).
2. English Subtitled Version: This version is available for everyone, so both our Korean audience and international viewers can enjoy it.
In the podcast, Rangchu shares fascinating stories about how he’s woven Tekken into his life, family, and career.
If you’re a fan of Rangchu, Pandas, Bears and Tekken in general, we highly recommend checking it out in your spare time.
Thank you all for your continued support! We hope to see more of you over on our @CoreALounge channel.
-Kevin
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Hello Everyone!
In this week’s Core-A Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome a very special guest: Alex Jebailey, the CEO of the renowned FGC event CEO!
Alex is an iconic figure in the fighting game community, known for his exceptional skills as a community manager, event organizer, and tournament host. His events are celebrated for striking the perfect balance between competitive intensity and fun.
In this episode, Alex shares fascinating stories about his journey, including his lifelong dream of running his own event, his collaborations with major organizations like DreamHack and the Esports World Cup, and his involvement with Killer Instinct. Plus, we dive into the origin story of the popular Twitch emote, Jebaited!
As always, the full episode will be available exclusively to our YouTube and Patreon members.
Don’t worry if you’re not a member yet—some highlights from the episode will also be uploaded to our @CoreALounge channel soon.
Thank you!
-Kevin
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Hello, everyone!
This week on the Core-A Podcast, we discussed the Evo Awards, the first-ever awards ceremony dedicated exclusively to the FGC. Unlike other award shows, the Evo Awards stay true to the FGC's boundaries, such as ensuring that only fighting games are nominated for categories like "Best Fighting Game"—no unrelated titles sneaking in!
We also took a moment to pay our respects to In-Su "Saulabis" Baek and his family for his invaluable contributions to the Korean FGC. Sadly, Saulabis recently passed away due to health issues, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him and his work.
-Kevin
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Hello everyone!
This week’s Core-A Podcast features a very special guest: James Chen, the official in-game commentator for Street Fighter 6!
James is an OG personality in the FGC and proudly calls himself the "91'er"—a nod to the year Street Fighter II first hit arcades and changed the gaming world forever.
In this episode, we dive deep into the art of commentary and its audience, as well as how social media has transformed—and sometimes overshadowed—meaningful discussions that could have been pillars of support for the ever-growing FGC.
Did you know there was a time when commentary was seen as unnecessary or even a distraction? Back then, players just wanted to focus on the gameplay without any explanations. James believes this was because the FGC was primarily made up of competitive players. Today, however, the FGC speaks to a much broader and more diverse audience, which means it must constantly adapt to the ever-changing trends and dynamics of the community.
The full podcast episode will be available tonight for YouTube and Patreon members (A-Tier and above). Shortly after, we’ll release some highlights on our @CoreALounge channel for everyone to enjoy.
As always, thank you for watching and supporting Core-A Gaming!
-Kevin
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