ARCADE PRESS Podcast

Dr. Tom Boellstorff , a professor at the University of California, Irvine, has studied digital environments and human identity for decades. My interest in how identity is shaped by and through digital media and gaming naturally led me to Tom, whose work exists at the intersection of gender, race, technology, media, and material culture. I initially learned about him through his acclaimed research...

Victor Alonso , a Spanish photographer and arcade enthusiast, is preserving a vanishing cultural legacy through his groundbreaking work. In a recent Arcade Press interview, Alonso shared insights into his passion for arcades and photography, which intersect beautifully in his latest book, The Last Game Centers . This project documents the decline of traditional Japanese arcades, capturing their no...

Lang Tien, known as Yagami in the fighting game community, is a Singaporean player, commentator, and community builder whose journey embodies resilience and introspection. In a recent Arcade Press interview, Yagami reflected on his path from mastering Street Fighter as a youth to stepping away for a decade to focus on personal challenges, including his time as a pastor. The pandemic reignited his...

In this episode of Arcade Press, we sit down with Demetrius, also known as "Dee All The Way," to discuss the latest in fighting games and gaming culture. From his thoughts on Tekken 8’s evolving mechanics to Virtua Fighter 6’s potential impact on esports, Demetrius shares his unique perspective on where the Fighting Game Community (FGC) is headed. We also explore his journey as a content creator,...

Dr. B Galaxy B is a name synonymous with competitive gaming excellence. As a longtime figure in the fighting game community (FGC), he has competed at the highest levels, earning accolades at premier tournaments like EVO, Combo Breaker, and Defend the North. In this interview, Dr. B provides a clear and insightful look into his career, his approach to competition, and his role as a leader in the ga...

In this exclusive Arcade Press interview, we sat down with the legendary Perfect Legend, a multi-time EVO champion and pioneer of the Fighting Game Community (FGC). Reflecting on his career, he highlighted not only his competitive accolades but also his impact as a mentor, content creator, and one of the early Twitch streamers in the fighting game scene. “Winning EVO cements you in history, but in...

In the latest episode of Arcade Press, host Ram, Arcade Future sits down with the extraordinary Book, a professional Thai Tekken player and an EVO champion. Known for his mastery of Jin Kazama in Tekken 7 and Ken in Street Fighter 6, Book shares his journey from playing Tekken in arcades as a young boy to dominating international tournaments. His recent victories, including first place in both Str...

(Full Transcript Available) Welcome to a great conversation that transcends borders and brings together two passionate Street Fighter 6 players from diverse corners of the globe. In this impromptu interview, we meet Roxas, hailing from Russia , and Jack Stilo, representing Syria , as they share their unique insights on the vibrant world of competitive gaming. Amidst the backdrop of Malaysia's FV M...

We caught up with Jiyuna at FVMajor 2023 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He graciously agreed to provide us with a brief interview and share his overall impressions on the current state of fighting games, his time in Malaysia, and ongoing projects. (Interview above) Jiyuna, a prominent figure in fighting game content and a resident of Japan, offered valuable insights during our conversation, shedding l...

We had the incredible opportunity to meet the renowned FGC legend, Mike Ross , during our time at FV Major 2023 in Malaysia. We wanted to gain some insight into his vision for the future of the Fighting Game Community (FGC), so we asked him a couple questions at the tournament. You can catch the complete brief interview above and be sure to keep an eye out for future updates. Additionally, don't m...

[listen to the full interview above] In a recent interview with BBC Sport, Ryan Hart, a five-time Guinness World Record holder and multiple world champion, shared his insights on the world of esports and fight-based video games. Known as one of the godfathers of esports, Hart's journey began in the 1990s with Street Fighter and led him to numerous championships and accolades. Hart describes gaming...

Listen to one of our best interviews yet! Fabricator and inventor Kenny Vang talks with Arcade Press about the life journey that brought him to make a brand new Arcade Controller format for fighting games. Kenny tells his story— using gaming as an escape from abuse as a child being locked in a cellar by his mother; he found his solitude in gaming; he started learning how to take things apart at an...

Dee (Dee all the way G!) is a youtuber and avid Fighting game enthusiast. He plays many games and has a strong, no-filter approach to creating content and sharing his opinion. I found his approach to making fighting game content interesting and refreshing and he seemed like someone that I would have a really good conversation with. I was right that we’d have a great conversation and we talked abou...

I recently got a chance to catch up with one of the biggest Tekken fans I know— he plays Zafina and is an avid Tekken Music fan. . His name is Will Smith but he goes by DrLegendI (you can catch out his twitch channel where he streams weekly) He’s got a Tekken tattoo and has been playing Tekken since he was 5 years old. Will and I connected over our passion for Tekken so we decided to sit down for...

[note: podcast episode contains some profanity ] Christian Davis is the owner of critically acclaimed LA resturaunt Flavors from Afar, a restaurant with a good cause. About: Flavors From Afar * Food with a cause supporting refugees * Each month,They select an asylum seeker to be featured and work directly with the resturaunt’s head chef to create a cutlurally authentic, restaurant-quality menu. *...

Arkhaives at Midnight is one of the coolest creators on the entire youtube. He is also criminally underrated. A lot of his work focuses on Arcadism, Fighting Games, Pop Culture, and it’s all edited in a really cool, subversive, punk style. This conversation is just part one in a series where we get to know the creator behind the AAM platform. [This is a brief guide to the AAM youtube channel.] Fir...

QueenArrow; the law school graduate and Tekken champ is a friend of Arcade Press— we interviewed her before in print— but this time we chat with her for our podcast. [listen above] In this interview, She goes into detail about her experience being an introvert in the gaming community and what the future looks like for the globalization of esports and fighting games. A true inspiration. Enjoy The f...

While celebrating 50 years of Computer space and the legacy of Atari, Arcade Press has been very fortunate to have a free-form conversation with the one and only Nolan Bushnell. Nolan is a serial entrepreneur and inventor responsible for Atari and Chuck E Cheese (among many other profitable, industry-shifting ventures). In Conversation: Nolan talks with us about VR, AR, Crypto, NFTs, films, gaming...

Continuing our exploration into the 90s gaming empire that was Midway, we knew we had to get in touch with the guy who wrote the book on NBA JAM. In 2019, Reyan Ali ( with Boss Fight Books ) penned the definitive dive into everything that is NBA Jam. Released in 1993 and best known for its gravity-defying dunks and world-famous “Boomshakalaka!” voice by the unforgettable Tim Kitzkrow . If you love...

Everyone knows that Tekken doesn’t actually teach you how to play the game , but in 2009, Reepal “Rip” Parbhoo started making insanely detailed Tekken 6 tutorials. With the help of hosts Aldrin "TRUE!" Espinosa and Michael "MYK" Kwon the “Level Up Your Game” Imprint was born. “Level Up Your Game” (LUYG) started as a youtube series where several hosts would gather around a desk to talk about the fu...

Tyler Bushnell is the CEO and mastermind of Polycade. He’s also the son of Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari (and Chuck E. Cheese). Still, Tyler finds ways to electrify and innovate on a long legacy of pioneering new gaming tech— this time, he leads Polycade and their mission to make gaming a Social Experience again . This same focus on building relationships and experiences through play is partly...

Listen to the Full Interview Above. In case you’ve been totally out of the loop; Ryan Hart is a fighting game legend and is quite possibly the original professional sponsored gaming competitor. Hart, now holds 6 current Guinness World Records, over 400 tournament wins globally, and was nominated UK esports player of the year in 2016. Ryan Hart was the highest-ranked UK player on the Capcom Pro Tou...