The New Challengers Podcast

We're back with ANOTHER fantastic interview with one of the co-founders of Hit Box Arcade himself, Shawn Huffer! The Hit Box is an interesting take on the fighting game staple fightstick that--drumroll--HAS NO JOYSTICK! That's right, it's all buttons! Today Angry and Dreaded will be talking to Shawn about his unique creation, how he got started, and his take on the peripheral making business. Come...

It's an interview series now! This time Angry and Dreaded invited Josh McWhorter to the show. He's got multiple top 16 placing in major tournaments across the USA in Tekken 5.0 and he's a known presence in the tournament circuit as a host. Today he shares his knowledge on hosting a good tournament, Tekken tech, sports vs eSports, and his own view on how to be a better competitive player! Come play...

Today, The New Challengers have the pleasure of interviewing Adam "Keits" Heart! He's the lead designer of the popular 2-button fighting game, Divekick, as well as the lead combat designer of Killer Instinct Seasons 2 and 3! We cover Divekick, getting into the video game industry, working on Killer Instinct, and the future of fighting games! Listen in as Keits drops some truth bombs on Angry and D...

In today's podcast, the Angry and Dreaded Challengers introduce the concept of "playstyles" as well as what they could mean for you. They've broken down the major offensive and defensive approaches into five styles of play and discuss the strengths and weakness of each one and how you can overcome your own limitations! Do you consider yourself a turtler or an all-out rush down player? There's some...

Ever feel down about a crippling loss of player points online? Can't seem to beat your rivals and just want to quit playing? Don't give up hope! Dreaded and Angry are here to give you some advice on how to stay motivated in your favorite fighting game. These tips will help push you through you slump into the next rank level! Come play us online! Dreaded Challenger on PSN: DreadedA87 Angry Challeng...

Here we are again with something a bit different! Today the Angry and Dreaded Challengers invited the Easy and Notorious Challengers on the show for an interview covering how they all got started in games and what they're looking for in the future. How'd it all come to be? What does it mean? Does anyone still care about Clay Fighter? Find out in today's podcast. Come play us online! Dreaded Challe...

The latest episode of our Podcast features an old friend, The All-Star Challenger! He ran events for us in Shindand, Afghanistan and we invited him on the show to talk about what it was like working there, organizing new players, and how to teach them to be great! We also go into a lengthy discussion about the highs and lows of Playstation All-Stars (RIP PSAS). Tune in as us Challengers go back an...

2D fighters have more depth than you can imagine! The Dreaded and Angry Challenger will help you understand some of the many character types prevalent in today's fighting games! Sit down by the [Kusanagi] fire and listen up to the two Challengers break it down for you [like a stack of bricks]. Then we'll help advise you on who YOU should choose (hint: whoever you want--with some caveats). Come pla...

The Angry and Dreaded Challengers are bringing you a little something different today. They'll be talking about what The New Challengers are all about, how we got started, and what brought us where we are today! Let your lingering questions loiter no longer! Come play us online! Dreaded Challenger on PSN: DreadedA87 Angry Challenger on Steam/PSN: Whodigiya The New Challengers on YouTube: www.youtu...

The Angry and Dreaded Challengers are joined by their first guest--The Easy Challenger! Angry met up with Easy during his time in Kandahar, Afghanistan and has since stayed in touch. Today, the three Challengers will discuss what is was like transitioning from a 2D to a 3D fighting game (and vice versa). They cover strategies that carried over from either style, things that didn't carry over, and...

It's time for the Angry and Dreaded Challenger to get some opinions off their chest. In this series of podcast you'll get 15 minutes or less of fast and furious, highly opinionated points thrown directly into your ears! Street Fighter V is effectively doing away of 1-frame links. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Let the New Challengers enlighten you with their humble opinions! Come play us onl...

Hello, all! Today Dreaded and Angry are going to cover fitness, gaming, and what it could mean for your competitive spirit! Find yourself psyching out before tournaments? Do you get mentally fatigued playing strong opponents too early for your liking? Listen as The Angry and Dreaded Challengers talk about fitness, stress, and what you can do to become a better gamer! Come play us online! Dreaded C...

Ever wanted to host your own video game tournament, but didn't know where to start? Allow the Angry and Dreaded Challengers to share some of their experience throughout the years to help you host the best tournament you can! Come play us online! Dreaded Challenger on PSN: DreadedA87 Angry Challenger on Steam/PSN: Whodigiya The New Challengers on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCXKfzTlPxuBijUDgfS...

Today, the Angry and Dreaded Challengers will be talking about eSports and why YOU should be excited about them! Never heard of EVO? Think "Mad Catz" is a rabid animal? Don't know your "Ricki"s from your "Mago"s? Get educated here today! Come play us online! Dreaded Challenger on PSN: DreadedA87 Angry Challenger on Steam/PSN: Whodigiya New Challengers on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheNewChallenger...

Today, The Angry and Dreaded Challengers talk about Training Mode and what it means to newer players. Want to practice combos in a sterile environment? Want to see what's blockable and what's not? Trying to check out just how far you normal goes? Training mode is just what you need! Come play us online! Dreaded Challenger on PSN: DreadedA87 Angry Challenger on Steam/PSN: Whodigiya New Challengers...

The New Challengers Podcast is in the works and this is our first test episode? Want to hear our thoughts on gaming? Leave a comment! We'll be discussing fighting game fundamentals, our own gaming strategies, future events, and all the matter of New Challengers goodness! Follow us here on YouTube or like us on Facebook! New Challengers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNewChallengers The An...