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Jon and Benny sit down with longtime community member and Bootcamp organizer TheXButton and discuss his history along with the impact SF6 has had on the local AZ scene. We also discuss leverless controllers, PC vs PS5, and Jon's recent Top 8 placing at Defend the North 2023. Jon and Jess's Massage Therapist: https://www.instagram.com/verity_massage/ Follow us on Twitter at @absolute_guard...

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CEO happened this past weekend as SF6 closes out its first month. Thrasher joins Jon and Benny as they discuss their opinions of the game so far. We also talk Evo and Benny's Drive stats. Follow us on Twitter at @absolute_guard  Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/spiralseries Follow on Twitch at twitch.tv/spiralseries  Follow us on Spotify by searching for Absolute Guard!

This week on the Absolute Guard Podcast, Jon and Benny sit down with Sho and profile his fighting game career. We also talk about the advent of online, the power of mentoring, and combatting negativity as a fighting game player. http://twitch.tv/az_sho https://discord.gg/h6z8rbQgwy RTVS Fight Zone Discord https://discord.gg/fightzone Follow us on Twitter at @absolute_guard  Subscribe on YouTube at...

SF6 has been out for awhile now! AJ joins Benny and Jon as they discuss their improvement methodologies when learning a new fighting game and how they measure progress. Follow us on Twitter at @absolute_guard  Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/spiralseries Follow on Twitch at twitch.tv/spiralseries  Follow us on Spotify by searching for Absolute Guard!

Today on the Absolute Guard Podcast, Jon and Benny talk about Street Fighter 6. Yep. Surprise! Follow us on Twitter at @absolute_guard  Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/spiralseries Follow on Twitch at twitch.tv/spiralseries  Follow us on Spotify by searching for Absolute Guard!

Happy SF6 Launch Eve! We're one day away from Street Fighter 6's global launch. The Absolute Guard reflects on SF6's potential impact on local communities, recent controversies, and NinjaNam provides an update on modern Marvel 3 and its resurgence as a legacy game. Follow us on Twitter at @absolute_guard  Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/spiralseries Follow on Twitch at twitch.tv/sp...

In the fifth episode of Absolute Extras, Jon and Tanner reflect on their experiences in the SF6 Open Beta. We examine a wide variety of topics, ranging from character strength, meter consumption strategies, and modern controls. Tanner's Parry Thread: https://twitter.com/KingHippo42/status/1661448083794968576 Follow us on Twitter at @absolute_guard  Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/spiralser...

Jon recovers after burning out on SF6's Open Beta, and Benny discovers a potential new angle for offline locals. Together, we reminisce on previous game launches and their impact on diverse audiences. We also check on Benny's latest impressions of learning Hitbox. Follow us on Twitter at @absolute_guard  Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/spiralseries Follow on Twitch at twitch.tv/spirals...

It's Benny's birthday! Together, he and Jon reflect on the defining moments, memories, and people in Benny's fighting game history. We also discuss his unique perspective as a both a player and tournament organizer. Follow us on Twitter at @absolute_guard  Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/spiralseries Follow on Twitch at twitch.tv/spiralseries  Follow us on Spotify by searching for...

How many times have you heard your opponent complain about the tournament setup? Too much input lag? What's the refresh rate? Sabre swings by to answer our questions! We also discuss the latest news in SF6, and the impact that PC optimization has on the competitive community. Follow us on Twitter at @absolute_guard  Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/spiralseries Follow on Twitch at twitch.tv...

In the fourth episode of Absolute Extras, Jon and Tanner bust out the newly-released SF6 demo for live demonstration and discussion. Follow us on Twitter at @absolute_guard  Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/spiralseries Follow on Twitch at twitch.tv/spiralseries  Follow us on Spotify by searching for Absolute Guard!

In the third episode of Absolute Extras, Jon and Tanner examine SFV's gameplay decisions (relative to SFxT and SFIV) and see how they transition into SF6. Follow us on Twitter at @absolute_guard  Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/spiralseries Follow on Twitch at twitch.tv/spiralseries  Follow us on Spotify by searching for Absolute Guard!

This week, Thrasher makes his return after his initial debut on the SF6 Beta Panel. Benny and Jon chat with him about his competitive fighting game career, how he approaches matchups, and the friends he made along the way. Follow us on Twitter at @absolute_guard  Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/spiralseries Follow on Twitch at twitch.tv/spiralseries  Follow us on Spotify by searching for Absol...

Mr SNK Returns! Today, Benny and Jon sit down to discuss fighting game philosophy: Measuring progress with attainable goals, adaptation vs pre-emptive adaptation, and stubbornness. We also discuss our predictions for the future, and the differences between learning SF4 in 2009 compared to SF6 in 2023. Follow us on Twitter at @absolute_guard  Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/spiralseries Follow...

Lots to talk about this week! Benny and Jon sit down with AJ, aka Skillzdatkillz and discuss the recent leverless controller ruling in the Capcom Pro Tour 2023 season. We also talk about AJ's career as one of the most decorated competitive fighting game players in Arizona. https://liquipedia.net/fighters/Skillzdatkillz Follow us on Twitter at @absolute_guard  Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.co...

Jon and Benny sit down to discuss the latest Cammy vs Manon SF6 footage, SF Duel, and how Benny and his son learn new games. We also pilot a new segment called Roster Recollections, where we look at a game's character roster and tell stories of who they remind us of or certain memories. We start with SF4! Follow us on Twitter at @absolute_guard  Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/spiralseries...

At long last, we fulfill our promise from Episode 1 to someday cover XBand. Scott joins Benny and Jon to discuss the history of one of the early online fighting game scenes, and together we compare and contrast that with today's online-dominated climate. Follow us on Twitter at @absolute_guard  Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/spiralseries Follow on Twitch at twitch.tv/spiralseries  Follow...

Welcome to the Absolute Extras, a new format where Benny or Jon will sit down 1:1 with a guest and pick their brain outside of the normal episode schedule! The main podcast will still occur weekly, but these Absolute Extras (or EX Episodes) will be released ad hoc, at varying times and lengths. Please note that Jon's still working on the intro music and hammering out imperfections in the format. &...

Benny and Jon catch up for a 1:1 conversation over drinks. We also give our initial impressions of Street Fighter Duel, the newly released mobile game in the Street Fighter franchise. From there, we talk briefly about the Arturo Sanchez situation and Benny's Hitbox adventures.   Follow us on Twitter at @absolute_guard  Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/spiralseries Follow on Twitch at...

Nef returns to the Absolute Guard Podcast to recount her trip to Japan, and Jon and Benny get to reminisce about arcade culture.   Follow us on Twitter at @absolute_guard  Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/spiralseries  Follow on Twitch at twitch.tv/spiralseries  Follow us on Spotify by searching for Absolute Guard!

Welcome to the Absolute Extras, a new format where Benny or Jon will sit down 1:1 with a guest and pick their brain outside of the normal episode schedule! The main podcast will still occur weekly, but these Absolute Extras (or EX Episodes) will be released ad hoc, at varying times and lengths. Please note that Jon's still working on the intro music and hammering out imperfections in the format. T...

Who else is excited for SF6? Jon and Benny sit down for their monthly panel to discuss SF6 from a SFV player's perspective. This month's panel features Thrasher and BigMac, two well-regarded players in the Arizona Fighting Game Community. Follow us on Twitter at @absolute_guard Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/spiralseries Follow on Twitch at twitch.tv/spiralseries Follow us on Spotify by searc...

Happy Valentine's Day! Our Absolute Podcast continues with Jon reflecting on his most recent trip to Hawaii. He, Benny and Scott discuss their individual histories with out-of-state scenes, as well as Arizona's relationship with out-of-state players. Follow us on Twitter at @absolute_guard Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/spiralseries Follow on Twitch at twitch.tv/spiralseries Follow us on Spot...

This week, the long-awaited said3s makes his debut on the Absolute Guard Podcast. Jon and Benny discuss Abe's history and origins with the scene, as well as examine the benefits and drawbacks of different coaching styles. We also reflect on the True Grit Qualicrier and B League and its history with Benny and the rest of the group. Follow us on Twitter at @absolute_guard Subscribe on YouTube at you...