Wake Up Three

Welcome to ROUND 37! Pack your space pants and meet us at the nearest cliff - it’s time to finish out the Tekken 8 story! This week we supply PLENTY of theories in our post-story discussion, as well as ratings, highlights, and even disappointments. (that’s how you spell Victor, right?) But first, join us for a special PREDICTION MATCHUP MIXUP where we choose winners for each Capcom Cup X pool. Who...

Welcome to ROUND 36! Cliffs, craters, and Devil Jeans. *touches earpiece* Genes, got it. Devil Genes. Hop on your motorcycles and get ready for the next battle (bike is legal, you can use it as a weapon). The time has come to explore the latest Mishima drama in the Tekken 8 story! Full spoilers ahead, so proceed with caution ⚠️ But first, see if you can handle a classic Cam mixup - 2 moves and a l...

Welcome to ROUND 35! Stop the fights, it’s time for some love. But proceed with caution: this burning passion is simultaneously saving AND taking lives. Host Cam presents 5 couples from 5 different fighting games this week in the first ever Wake Up Three Valentines Special! From blossoming bonds to tragic trysts, couples from all stages of love are showcased here. But first, get a taste of the MK1...

Welcome to ROUND 34! GET READY FOR THE NEXT BATTLE! Fist meets fate this week as hosts Cam and Molly fulfill their Bear Pact. Find out who won the first (several) matches of TEKKEN 8 in our “light” review of the game in its first week of life! Here you will find first impressions, character discussions, and breaking down a few of the game’s MANY features. This episode remains spoiler-free — no sto...

Welcome to ROUND 33! If you’ve ever wanted to play as a twisted version of John Hammond, we’ve got the fighter for you. Welcome to the 6th F.F.S. tournament, also known as The Rumble Fish 2! This hidden gem of the genre was exclusive to Japan for nearly two decades, making this episode quite special. Also making it special is our very first guest on the podcast — Goh_Billy! Get to know his backgro...

Welcome to ROUND 32!Grab your cheat codes and game genies, it’s time to buckle in for all things Khameleon! And Chameleon. He’s here too. Cam dishes out all the knowledge on these two Klassic Mortal Kombat characters. But first, he must endure a devilish mixup of the TEKKEN variety. And what’s this? We have some Street Fighter updates that just might rattle you! Thanks for joining us and see you n...

Welcome to ROUND 31! It is officially the year of the dragon 🐉 This week, Cam takes us on a short tour of the many fighting game characters who share one thing in common: being based off of the legendary Little Dragon himself, Bruce Lee! Which character does it best?! Thanks for joining us and see you next week for another #wakeupthursday ❕ Subscribe to our YouTube channel @Wake Up Three Follow...

Welcome to ROUND 30! 2023 was a great year for fighting games. In this week’s episode we are proud to present our first Fighting Game Awards! We have crafted 23 categories to celebrate the best, worst, and weirdest of the year - with some fun surprises sprinkled throughout! Thank you for listening in 2023, we are so grateful for you all and wish you the best in the New Year ❤️🤜🤛 Subscribe to Rom...

Welcome to ROUND 29! Santa or Quan Chi? Both come bearing gifts! The holidays are here and it is time for Christmas cheer. Join us for a celebration of fighting game Christmas content - both old and new - in our very first Christmas episode! May your holidays be filled with sumo santas, sugar cookie lizards, and of course, COWBOY CHRISTMAS KEN. Thanks for joining us and see you next week for anoth...

Welcome to ROUND 28! It was the game of Moms, now it’s the game of Animals. It is time to check in with Tekken 8 and discuss the full roster PLUS possible(?) DLC! Cam also came prepared with a grueling game of guessing delights to mix up Molly with this week 😨 Spoiler: she may never recover from this. Tune in next time to see how Cam is living his Quan Chi fantasy, and if Molly switches sides and...

Welcome to ROUND 27! Glasses, pins, and more AMULET. It’s time to break down the long awaited OUTFIT 3, new to Street Fighter 6 as of December 1st! Molly and Cam discuss the hits and misses of each new skin, sealing each with a rating. Did your favorite skin make the top three? And who knew Quan Chi and a certain SF6 ninja had a common interest? (6 days till WOOLAY!) Thanks for joining us and see...

Welcome to ROUND 26! Your servitude is required. Should you submit yourself, you can expect a life filled with soulnados, trash talking Raiden on occasion, and AMULET. That’s right, it is sad boy sorcerer time as Cam guides us through the history of Quan Chi! With his playable return imminent, we have so much excitement to share! Will you be playing Quan Chi in MK1? Thanks for joining us and see y...

Welcome to ROUND 25! Happy Thanksgiving! Allow us to share with you our humble feast (extra gravy thanks to Tremor) as we give thanks to fighting games and the fgc. We are grateful to share our passion for the genre here on our podcast and look forward to making much more content! Thankful to all who have been on the ride with us so far 💚 Next week: Cam has something extra special cooking 👀 Can...

Welcome to ROUND 24! Would you say you’re more of a coughing samurai or a card-throwing samurai? It turns out we identify as a bit of both in this week’s episode! Join us as we share our initial reactions to the first 5 installments of Samurai Shodown — a series that pushes the boundaries of the standard fighting game, leaving its unique mark on the genre. We can’t wait to play more of this game!...

Welcome to ROUND 23! Don your gloves, grab a salmon snack, check your bracelets - it’s time for part 2! Cam brings us more juicy details involving even more Tekken animals. Why does Roger-Mama dislike Mokujin? We may never know. And while Kuma may not have a knack for meaningful design, Panda sure does and has a new hobby to prove it! Thanks for joining us and see you next week for another #wakeup...

Welcome to ROUND 22! Lions, sharks, and bears - oh my! Test your bear knowledge this week as we go into the history of the Kuma family, Panda the Pretty Protector, and more animal friends. We also discuss the latest (prior to episode release 😏) Tekken8 trailer. Devil Jin Fans: proceed with caution ⚠️ Will Molly become a Lee main? Is Kazuya capable of making a boxing alligator? These things we may...

Welcome to ROUND 21! This week we give a send off to spooky season by celebrating horror guests in fighting games! From Soul Calibur II all the way to Brawlhalla, there’s still room for more horror guests. Will Mortal Kombat continue the NRS tradition of including a guest (or few) of the horror variety in MK1? Who is your favorite guest, and who do you think we will see next? Thanks for joining us...

Welcome to ROUND 20! The spookiness continues! How much do mummies smell? How will Sabrewulf’s wardrobe evolve next? And perhaps most importantly, how many calories is my daughter? Proceed with caution, as this episode is not for the faint of heart! (CW: cannibalism, graphic gore, horror themes) This week we do our first ever FACE-OFF and form a 3vs3 Spooky Team Shodown, creating teams of creepy f...

Welcome to ROUND 19 It’s time to get spooky! This week we explore the brief history of Havik. With origins that may shock you, and bonds unexpected, Havik delivers a deadly dose of chaos in each of his limited appearances. One thing is for sure, Havik’s future in MK1 appears bright and chaotic. But perhaps now is the time for Hotaru’s revenge! Thanks for joining us and see you next week for anothe...

Welcome to ROUND 18! It is time to tackle PART 2 of the MK1 story! WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD. This week we are asking some big questions: Does Geras own a couch? Did Shang Tsung desert the circus? And just how bad does Jerrod smell? Cam entertains us with a BLOODY mixup chock full of fun facts. Plus, listen on for the kameo that shocked us both and became Molly’s top pick! Thanks for joining us and...

Welcome to ROUND 17! The vastness of the New Era gives us much to discuss — and brings our first 2 parter to the podcast! This week we dive into the first half of the MK1 story, so beware of SPOILERS. Could Johnny and Kenshi become more than just friends, or is this a brotherly bond? Are we to believe Shang Tsung is capable of good deeds? And newsflash: Raiden Is The Earth. See you next week for p...

Welcome to ROUND 16! IT HAS BEGUN! The first full week of MK1 is in the books, and we are here to talk all about our first impressions of the game (No story talk, no spoilers). We share our biggest surprises, as well as what disappointed us (don’t worry, it’s not much). Plus, something else has also begun. An unfortunate, sinister tradition of forgetting Baraka. Tune in next week for our full MK1...

Welcome to ROUND 15! The time has finally come to step into the New Era! This week, our Hype meters are full as we reflect on the road to Mortal Kombat 1. We share our hype ratings at every reveal stage, discuss the characters we’re most looking forward to playing, and even share some wild theories. See you in the game! Thanks for joining us and see you next week for another #wakeupthursday ❕ Sub...

Welcome to ROUND 14! With MK1 just a week away, it is time to celebrate MK11. This week we give it a proper send off and share our fondest memories of the game! MK11 took us by storm all the way back in December 2018 with its first teaser. It had many triumphs, brought many new players to the game, and saw us through a unique time in history. Thank you to NRS and to Ed Boon for making another amaz...

Welcome to ROUND 13! Prophetic dreams and prophetic characters cloud our vision this week. Cam brings more orbs to the table and navigates us through the brief history of Menat. We discuss her likelihood of returning once again as DLC, as well as her shocking concept origins. Also catch our thoughts on the most recent Kombat Kast! Next week we say our final farewells to MK11. Send in your favorite...