Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 5 minutes ago
The Ohio Fighting Game Community is home to some of the strongest fighting game talents in the US Midwest. In this, the first episode of the EX Dragon Punch Podcast, we'll be talking to Cleveland's own, GenesisDC about authenticity, growing up with fighting games, and his ambitions for KOF XV.
Follow the Ohio FGC to learn more about our community! ►► twitter.com/OHFGC
Special thanks to GenesisDC! Be sure to check him out on his platforms!!
GENESISDC'S YOUTUBE ►► youtube.com/channel/UCIvNwRxaNfwLjLtm6Pd1WHg
GENESISDC'S TWITTER ►► twitter.com/GenesisDC02
GENESISDC'S TWITCH ►► twitch.tv/GenesisDC
GENESISDC'S INSTAGRAM ►► instagram.com/genesisdc02
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SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE FIGHTING GAMES ►► bit.ly/DPOSub
PODCAST ►► https://anchor.fm/ex-dragon-punch
TWITTER ►► twitter.com/ohiofgc
FACEBOOK ►► facebook.com/groups/ohfgc
WEBSITE ►► ohiofgc.com
PATREON ►► vod.strms.net/p/77183897
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0:00 Intro
1:39 GenesisDC Joins the Call
2:44 Dispelling Misconceptions of King of Fighters
6:21 Weirdest Fighting Game Trials
8:28 GenesisDC's Earliest Fighting Game Memories
17:33 Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max Was a Weird Game
19:34 Fighting Game Modes That Should Come Back
24:30 The Hit or Miss State of Offline Competition
29:32 When Color-Coordination Matters in Fighting Games
31:15 SNK x Everyone
35:44 The Rise of Rollback & Fighting Games in the 2000s
49:09 Street Fighter 4 is NOT Beginner Friendly
53:16 GenesisDC Discovers His Locals
57:35 The Many Events of the Ohio FGC
1:02:58 Collecting Old Gear
1:07:27 GenesisDC's Early Tournament Wins
1:20:23 Keeping Up With Modern Fighting Games
1:25:36 Modern KOF vs. Classic KOF
1:31:50 GenesisDC's Thoughts on KOF XV Version 1
1:45:40 SNK's History of Patching Modern Fighting Games
2:02:38 Why Character Archetypes Matter in King of Fighters Games
2:15:31 Aiming for Consistency Over Expression Can Make an Impact
2:26:46 Staying Authentic to Yourself in the FGC
2:47:01 Outro
EX Dragon Punch is the official podcast of the Ohio Fighting Game Community.
When people think of fighting games, they'll often think of New York or California. But there's one state between them the whole world should be watching.
Here you'll get the inside scoop on some of the rising talents in this part of the US Midwest, while also learning how fighting games have shaped players' lives from every corner of Ohio, from Cleveland to Cincinnati.
From players to tournament organizers to rising content creators, the EX Dragon Punch podcast will give you an exclusive look at all the parts that make a thriving competitive scene.
Now sit back, relax, and hear from some of the best of the Midwest!
Host: ShaolinPretzels
PRETZELS' YOUTUBE ►► youtube.com/c/shaolinpretzels
PRETZELS' TWITTER ►► twitter.com/ShaolinPretzels
PRETZELS' TIKTOK ►► tiktok.com/@shaolinpretzels
PRETZELS' TWITCH ►► twitch.tv/shaolinpretzels
Description Tags: Dragon Punch, Ohio, Cleveland, GenesisDC, King of Fighters XV, King of Fighters, KOF, KOF XV, SNK, Kula Diamond, EX Dragon Punch, Dragon Punch Podcast, EX Dragon Punch Podcast, podcast
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Thanks for watching!
#KOFXV #Ohio #FGC #Podcast #Midwest
The Ohio Fighting Game Community is home to some of the strongest fighting game talents in the US Midwest. In this, the first episode of the EX Dragon Punch Podcast, we'll be talking to Cleveland's own, GenesisDC about authenticity, growing up with fighting games, and his ambitions for KOF XV.
Follow the Ohio FGC to learn more about our community! ►► twitter.com/OHFGC
Special thanks to GenesisDC! Be sure to check him out on his platforms!!
GENESISDC'S YOUTUBE ►► youtube.com/channel/UCIvNwRxaNfwLjLtm6Pd1WHg
GENESISDC'S TWITTER ►► twitter.com/GenesisDC02
GENESISDC'S TWITCH ►► twitch.tv/GenesisDC
GENESISDC'S INSTAGRAM ►► instagram.com/genesisdc02
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SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE FIGHTING GAMES ►► bit.ly/DPOSub
PODCAST ►► https://anchor.fm/ex-dragon-punch
TWITTER ►► twitter.com/ohiofgc
FACEBOOK ►► facebook.com/groups/ohfgc
WEBSITE ►► ohiofgc.com
PATREON ►► vod.strms.net/p/77183897
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0:00 Intro
1:39 GenesisDC Joins the Call
2:44 Dispelling Misconceptions of King of Fighters
6:21 Weirdest Fighting Game Trials
8:28 GenesisDC's Earliest Fighting Game Memories
17:33 Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max Was a Weird Game
19:34 Fighting Game Modes That Should Come Back
24:30 The Hit or Miss State of Offline Competition
29:32 When Color-Coordination Matters in Fighting Games
31:15 SNK x Everyone
35:44 The Rise of Rollback & Fighting Games in the 2000s
49:09 Street Fighter 4 is NOT Beginner Friendly
53:16 GenesisDC Discovers His Locals
57:35 The Many Events of the Ohio FGC
1:02:58 Collecting Old Gear
1:07:27 GenesisDC's Early Tournament Wins
1:20:23 Keeping Up With Modern Fighting Games
1:25:36 Modern KOF vs. Classic KOF
1:31:50 GenesisDC's Thoughts on KOF XV Version 1
1:45:40 SNK's History of Patching Modern Fighting Games
2:02:38 Why Character Archetypes Matter in King of Fighters Games
2:15:31 Aiming for Consistency Over Expression Can Make an Impact
2:26:46 Staying Authentic to Yourself in the FGC
2:47:01 Outro
EX Dragon Punch is the official podcast of the Ohio Fighting Game Community.
When people think of fighting games, they'll often think of New York or California. But there's one state between them the whole world should be watching.
Here you'll get the inside scoop on some of the rising talents in this part of the US Midwest, while also learning how fighting games have shaped players' lives from every corner of Ohio, from Cleveland to Cincinnati.
From players to tournament organizers to rising content creators, the EX Dragon Punch podcast will give you an exclusive look at all the parts that make a thriving competitive scene.
Now sit back, relax, and hear from some of the best of the Midwest!
Host: ShaolinPretzels
PRETZELS' YOUTUBE ►► youtube.com/c/shaolinpretzels
PRETZELS' TWITTER ►► twitter.com/ShaolinPretzels
PRETZELS' TIKTOK ►► tiktok.com/@shaolinpretzels
PRETZELS' TWITCH ►► twitch.tv/shaolinpretzels
Description Tags: Dragon Punch, Ohio, Cleveland, GenesisDC, King of Fighters XV, King of Fighters, KOF, KOF XV, SNK, Kula Diamond, EX Dragon Punch, Dragon Punch Podcast, EX Dragon Punch Podcast, podcast
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Thanks for watching!
#KOFXV #Ohio #FGC #Podcast #Midwest
