Making Thems Fightin Herds: The Story of Mane6 Hold Back to Block 2019-09-17 | In our latest documentary, we take a look at the origins of Mane6 and their work on Them's Fightin' Herds to see just what goes into making an indie fighting game. Support our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockSources:Fighter Maker 2K Tutorials: BashLiveCupCakes - youtube.com/channel/UCOLOfOI5faZTbb2dO_HrPHQSkreamnRedSkull - youtube.com/watchv=a3BNThg3Wg8Match footage from:Team Spooky - youtube.com/user/teamspookyFunkyP - youtube.com/user/sukijones357Warcraft Map Editor Footage:Soothing World Editor: youtube.com/watch?v=Eld0Kq74cVM
Nike Turned Evo Moment 37 Into A Sneaker! Hold Back to Block 2022-09-14 | EVO Moment 37 aka the Daigo Parry is one of the most inconic moments in fighting game history and now it's a sneaker! We talk to Markman about the design of the shoe and try to explain Nike's bizarre silent release of the shoe to the public. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PATREON ►► patreon.com/holdbacktoblockDISCORD ►► discord.gg/QwJ6nucBCwTWITTER ►► http://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockMERCH ►► my-store-c838b7.creator-spring.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters0:00 My DDR addiction will never let me go1:28 Evo Air Force 1 Design Breakdown 4:21 Would you grab a pair?-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Equipment I Use (affiliate links):Sony FX3: amzn.to/39s3j0vSigma 24-70mm 2.8 Lens: amzn.to/3lmYKHbRode Wireless Go II Mics: amzn.to/3lmYt77Sennheiser Pro Audio EW 112P G4: amzn.to/3Lykkn7-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description tags:
How @Skullgirls Characters Are Made! Hold Back to Block 2022-08-11 | Premiering at Evo 2022, we take a look inside the design process behind the Skullgirls cast for both Skullgirls 2nd Encore and Skullgirls Mobile and how the community helps shape a character. Chapters:0:00 Building a character for Skullgirls 2nd Encore and Skullgirls Mobile1:29 Drafting concepts for a Skullgirls character 3:52 Adapting a character for 2nd Encore vs Skullgirls Mobile5:54 Making Umbrella7:54 Making Black Dhalia 10:30 The alpha process-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PATREON ►► patreon.com/holdbacktoblockDISCORD ►► discord.gg/QwJ6nucBCwTWITTER ►► http://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockMERCH ►► my-store-c838b7.creator-spring.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters0:00-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Equipment I Use (affiliate links):Sony FX3: amzn.to/39s3j0vSigma 24-70mm 2.8 Lens: amzn.to/3lmYKHbRode Wireless Go II Mics: amzn.to/3lmYt77Sennheiser Pro Audio EW 112P G4: amzn.to/3Lykkn7-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description tags:#Skullgirls#Evo2022#FightingGames
A Fighting Game You Can Play ANYWHERE!? - Tough Love Arena Hold Back to Block 2022-08-03 | Getting into fighting games can require a lot of investment: time, equipment, money. But what if there was an entry level fighting game that was not only FREE, but could be played anywhere? Meet Tough Love Arena, the fighting game made entirely in the web browser by M. Paul Weeks and Amy Xu. Learn about the challenges of developing such a unique a fighting game in our latest documentary! Play Tough Love Arena: toughlovearena.comBuy Tough Love Arena on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1807330/Tough_Love_ArenaUltrafineAtomic KI weekly: challonge.com/users/ultrafineatomicweek/tournaments-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PATREON ►► patreon.com/holdbacktoblockDISCORD ►► discord.gg/QwJ6nucBCwTWITTER ►► http://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockMERCH ►► my-store-c838b7.creator-spring.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters0:00 The origins of Tough Love Arena2:00 Making a "beginner" fighting game5:43 Designing the roster9:33 Making a fighting game in a web browser16:32 The ups and downs of launch day21:28 The double edge sword of transparency 25:18 The future of Tough Love Arena -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Equipment I Use (affiliate links):Sony FX3: amzn.to/39s3j0vSigma 24-70mm 2.8 Lens: amzn.to/3lmYKHbRode Wireless Go II Mics: amzn.to/3lmYt77Sennheiser Pro Audio EW 112P G4: amzn.to/3Lykkn7-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description tags:#FightingGames#ToughLoveArena#Indiegames
Hitman Mains In DNF Duel Be Like #Shorts Hold Back to Block 2022-07-25 | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PATREON ►► patreon.com/holdbacktoblockDISCORD ►► discord.gg/QwJ6nucBCwTWITTER ►► http://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockMERCH ►► my-store-c838b7.creator-spring.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Equipment I Use (affiliate links):Sony FX3: amzn.to/39s3j0vSigma 24-70mm 2.8 Lens: amzn.to/3lmYKHbRode Wireless Go II Mics: amzn.to/3lmYt77Sennheiser Pro Audio EW 112P G4: amzn.to/3Lykkn7-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description tags:#DNFDuel#FightingGames#DungeonFighterOnline
The History of CEO (feat. Kenny Omega) - Get In The Ring Hold Back to Block 2022-06-22 | Community Effort Orlando (@CEO Gaming) is one of the biggest annual events on the FGC's calendar, but it wasn't always that way. How did @CEO Gaming rise from the ashes of a dead event to become the major it is today and how did it attract the attention of professional wrestlers such as Kenny Omega and Austin Creed? Find out in our latest documentary! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PATREON ►► patreon.com/holdbacktoblockDISCORD ►► discord.gg/QwJ6nucBCwTWITTER ►► http://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockMERCH ►► my-store-c838b7.creator-spring.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters0:00 Open1:18 Rising from the ashes of G.A.M.M.E8:56 CEO & Wrestling13:20 Making an entrance18:46 Who pulled the fire alarm?20:22 Enter Kenny Omega25:02 Kenny Omega vs Austin Creed28:15 Moving to Daytona30:44 Working with NJPW and AEW37:38 Welcome back, CEO!44:20 Credits/Support us on Patreon! Special Thanks:Alex Jebailey Kenny OmegaSupercombo.ggLi HoangThomas TischioPanera Bread's WiFi-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Equipment I Use (affiliate links):Sony FX3: amzn.to/39s3j0vSigma 24-70mm 2.8 Lens: amzn.to/3lmYKHbRode Wireless Go II Mics: amzn.to/3lmYt77Sennheiser Pro Audio EW 112P G4: amzn.to/3Lykkn7-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description tags:#CEO2022#FightingGames#KennyOmega
Should Street Fighter 6 Be Free To Play? Hold Back to Block 2022-06-06 | Street Fighter 6 is on the way and Capcom is promising a Street Fighter that will push the fighting game genre into a new future. And the best way they can do that is by giving the game away for free. No, seriously. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PATREON ►► patreon.com/holdbacktoblockDISCORD ►► discord.gg/QwJ6nucBCwTWITTER ►► http://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockMERCH ►► my-store-c838b7.creator-spring.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters0:00 Street Fighter 6 Should Be Free To Play-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Equipment I Use (affiliate links):Sony FX3: amzn.to/39s3j0vSigma 24-70mm 2.8 Lens: amzn.to/3lmYKHbRode Wireless Go II Mics: amzn.to/3lmYt77Sennheiser Pro Audio EW 112P G4: amzn.to/3Lykkn7-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description tags:#StreetFighter6 #Capcom #StreetFighter
5 Fighting Game Characters That Needed To Be BANNED Hold Back to Block 2022-06-01 | With Lab Coat 21 running rampant in Dragon Ball FighterZ, the fighting game community is asking themselves one question: What makes a fighting game character bannable? In this video, we take a look at five fighting game characters who have been banned in the past to answer that question. Special thanks:GibyKetchupRobert Paul-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PATREON ►► patreon.com/holdbacktoblockDISCORD ►► discord.gg/QwJ6nucBCwTWITTER ►► http://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockMERCH ►► store.holdbacktoblock.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters0:00 Intro1:10 Akuma2:20 Rugal3:35 WE GOT MERCH!3:46 Noob Saibot4:58 Necrid6:09 Kakyoin 7:36 But what about bad matchups though?7:54 Check out the Fighting Game Glossary!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Equipment I Use (affiliate links):Sony FX3: amzn.to/39s3j0vSigma 24-70mm 2.8 Lens: amzn.to/3lmYKHbRode Wireless Go II Mics: amzn.to/3lmYt77Sennheiser Pro Audio EW 112P G4: amzn.to/3Lykkn7-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------\Video sources: pastebin.com/3mxn9s8GDescription tags:#DBFZ#FightingGames#KOF
Velma Mains On MultiVersus Be Like #Shorts Hold Back to Block 2022-05-21 | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PATREON ►► patreon.com/holdbacktoblockDISCORD ►► discord.gg/QwJ6nucBCwTWITTER ►► http://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockMERCH ►► my-store-c838b7.creator-spring.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Equipment I Use (affiliate links):Sony FX3: amzn.to/39s3j0vSigma 24-70mm 2.8 Lens: amzn.to/3lmYKHbRode Wireless Go II Mics: amzn.to/3lmYt77Sennheiser Pro Audio EW 112P G4: amzn.to/3Lykkn7-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Description tags:
@Sajam, Third Strike, & More! - Combo Breakers Look Alive Round 2 Day 1 Hold Back to Block 2022-05-09 | LOOK ALIVE is COMBO BREAKER’s mash-up of money matches, interviews, streamers, video makers, skit artists, DJs, beatmakers, and more. Each LOOK ALIVE program is produced in collaboration with the global fighting game community, making these shows random-select samplers of the FGC.Support our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockChapters0:00 Intro2:10 Street Fighter III: Third Strike13:25 Guilty Gear Strive34:57 Morning Of 35:54 TMNT X Justice League Turbo 52:25 King Of Fighters XV1:19:11 Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r]1:35:23 JMpardy with @jmcrofts and @Justin Wong 1:49:47 Priceless1:51:00 Garou: Mark of the Wolves2:18:13 The importance of wikis2:28:38 Power Instinct 53:03:30 Jam Radio with @Sajam and @PNDK&M 3:18:54 Blazblue Central Fiction3:49:28 Fighting for Second3:50:44 Making Guilty Gear Strive Sneak Peek3:57:52 Street Fighter VSome content was removed from the original broadcast due to copyright issues. #FightingGames#LookAliveR2#ComboBreaker
When The Fire Alarm Gets Pulled At A Fighting Game Tournament #Shorts Hold Back to Block 2022-05-03 | Support our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlock
TMNT x Justice League Turbo: The Ultimate Fanmade Crossover Hold Back to Block 2022-04-19 | What happens when fighting game fans pit the TMNT against the Justice League? You get TMNT x Justice League Turbo, one of the best fan made crossover fighting games of all time. Join collaborator Phil Nolan as they go behind the scenes and learn the stories behind this incredible game.Download and play TMNT x Justice League Turbo! http://tmntxjl.comFollow Phil!twitter.com/nilpholanyoutube.com/c/PhilNolanFilmsChapters:0:00 Intro1:13 A tiny idea with big potential3:02 TMNT Tournament Fighters meets the Justice League6:53 Old-school energy with new-school comforts12:16 Famous actors, artists, and composers join in17:57 Going beyond MUGEN22:25 Surviving alongside major IPs and other modern games26:11 ConclusionSupport our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlock#TMNTxJL#FightingGames#TMNT
The Gundam Fighting Game That Rules Japan Hold Back to Block 2022-04-12 | The Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. series of fighters has been around for over two decades and has dominated Japanese arcades for most of that time as well as given birth to smaller scenes in places like the United States especially after its latest console release, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM EXTREME VS. MAXIBOOST ON. I chatted with Brett Young about what makes this Gundam game stand out from the rest and why people seem to love it so much? Additional editing by Phil NolanChapters0:00 Intro0:49 What is Gundam Extreme Vs?5:37 It's been popular for HOW long!?10:08 How the US scene is growing the sceneSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockGundam Extreme Vs resources (Learn how to play):Gundam Guidegundamguide.comGGEZ Wikihttps://ggez.space/mbon-wiki/EXVS MBON Beginner's Guidesites.google.com/view/mbon-guideYou Should Be Playing Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Versus Maxiboost ONyoutube.com/watch?v=qQQxsYfCrJIVideo sources: pastebin.com/eGyPzv71#Gundam#EXVS#FightingGames
Can Fighting Games Make You Better At Elden Ring? Hold Back to Block 2022-03-22 | I've fallen down the Dark Souls/Elden Ring hole after years of bouncing off the series and I think it's because I've realized that they're so similar to fighting games. How so? Well let me explain before I go back to Elden Ring and decimate The Lands Between. Chapters0:00 I got the Elden Ring Platinum While Making This video1:38 Character and Weapon Selection2:34 Footsies and Whiff Punishing3:41 Manage Those Resources5:28 Reading Your Opponents7:24 Making Progress10:07 CommunitySupport our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockVideo sources: pastebin.com/9ayZDJDd
Tekken 7 Is Awesome #Shorts Hold Back to Block 2022-01-29 | Support our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlock#Tekken7#FGC#Shorts
What We Want From Fighting Games In 2022 w/@Sajam, @jmcrofts, & More! Hold Back to Block 2021-12-29 | Fighting games have had a good 2021, but what about fighting games in 2022? With 2022 fast approaching, let's talk about some of our resolutions and wishes for fighting games in 2022!Chapters00:00 My Matrix Resurrections Review00:14 Fighting games in 202100:37 Subscribe or else00:53 Jmcrofts02:59 Cuddle Core04:51 Woolie09:41 Black Yoshi10:37 Sharpie11:41 Sajam14:25 My wishes for 202214:44 Did he say "Marvel 2 doc"?Support our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlock
Rumbleverse WILL Destroy My Life Hold Back to Block 2021-12-14 | Rumbleverse is a new battle royale game from Iron Galaxy, the developers of Killer Instinct season 2 onwards. It's very fun and I'm pretty sure it's going to ruin my life. Please send help.Support our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockChapters00:00 EXPLOSIVE Intro00:18 What's Rumbleverse?01:10 Rumbleverse first impressions01:49 Combat breakdown02:18 Movement02:36 Player expression and choice03:58 Rumbleverse's crossover potential#Rumbleverse#IronGalaxy#BattleRoyale
The Fighting Game Origins of Kenny Omega Hold Back to Block 2021-12-02 | Kenny Omega and fighting games are forever entwined, but that wasn't always the case. How did Kenny Omega find fighting games and how did they influence his wrestling career. And what can the fighting game and pro-wrestling communities learn from one another? Also, are those shots I hear?Chapters00:00 Engaging intro tease00:09 Kenny Omega's fighting game origins02:07 How fighting games influenced Kenny Omega's Wrestling05:21 Discovering the fighting game community10:43 What fighting games and pro wrestling can learn from each other15:13 Who would Kenny Omega want in a first to 10?Support our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockVideo sources: pastebin.com/E7axxvPb#AllEliteWrestling #KennyOmega #CEOgaming
How $15 BROKE King Of Fighters Hold Back to Block 2021-11-16 | King Of Fighters XIII's DLC is the stuff of lengends. The $15 dollar team of returning King of Fighters favorites such as Mr. Karate, Power of Flames Iori, and Nests Kyo made an immediate impact on the King of Fighters competitive scene. Chapters:00:00 Hey, nice jacket!00:28 DLC and Fighting Games01:14 Team $15 01:49 Support us on Patreon!02:07 EX Kyo02:29 EX Iori03:15 Mr. Karate03:53 How these characters break the rules05:34 KOF DLC and Evo07:32 OutroSupport our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockVideo Sources: pastebin.com/TNPQWiMF#KOF#KingOfFighters#SNK
Killer Instinct Combos Are Like Making Sandwiches...Kinda Hold Back to Block 2021-11-09 | At first glance, Killer Instinct combos seem daunting but in reality are easier than you may expect. Take it from Sajam, who in this clip from our documentary "Fight On: The Killer Instinct Story" compares making Killer Instinct combos to making sandwiches. See the full doc: youtu.be/ks4eZoG94VsSupport our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlock#KillerInstinct#BringBackKI#FightOn
The Skullgirls Launch Party Is STILL Going Strong Hold Back to Block 2021-11-01 | Skullgirls is the game that has beaten the odds multiple times over and after a near decade since its release, is still going strong today. As part of Callisto's and Combo Breaker's One More Once event, we got a chance to preview some of the footage we've shot for a full documentary on Skullgirls next year in the form of these community mini-docs. Enjoy this compilation from the event and look forward to more videos real soon! Get your limited edition Skullgirls merch here: combobreaker.org/shopSupport our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockChapters00:00 Running Around Making Docs00:34 Buy Combo Breaker + Skullgirls Merch!00:54 The Characters of Skullgirls05:22 Combo Breaker and Skullgirls10:13 Kai and Beowulf15:04 Moments19:03 The Rise of Skullgirls Mobile#Skullgirls#ComboBreaker#Skullgirlsmobile
The FGC Needs An AEW Hold Back to Block 2021-09-07 | The FGC has some of the most diverse and unique personalities in the competitive gaming space, but why don't our biggest outlets showcase them more often? Could the FGC use something like an AEW?Chapters0:00 Intro0:36 The importance of offline1:29 Evo's importance to the FGC and changes3:57 What AEW brings to wrestling4:38 Benefits of an AEW-like FGC show7:09 Support us on Patreon/OutroVideo sources: pastebin.com/kVS1fd3ySupport our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlock#FGC#AllEliteWrestling#AEWAllOut
Jackie Chans FORGOTTEN Fighting Game!? Hold Back to Block 2021-08-31 | Jackie Chan In Fists of Fire is a game you need to play! It's a fast and frantic fighting game that's easy to learn and has a cool story behind it! Just remember it's HIS game.Chapters0:00 Intro0:26 The History of Jackie Chan in Fists of Fire1:57 Jackie Chan is top tier3:07 Play Fists of Fire today! Jackie Chan In Fists of Fire Resources:Jackie Chan In Fists of Fire Wiki by Spabobin: wiki.gbl.gg/w/Jackie_Chan_in_Fists_of_FireFrad Krew Discord: discord.gg/7ExcbkVFists of Fire Community Members:twitter.com/Alexalchemy1twitter.com/conspiratoriaItwitter.com/gyarugaroutwitter.com/joshthefunkdoctwitter.com/TsuguSpabobinEnter Jackie Chan In Fists of Fire at Vortex Gallery: smash.gg/tournament/vortex-gallery-2021Video sources: pastebin.com/ahE8LS5e#JackieChan#FightingGames#VortexGallery
What are the WORST matchups in fighting games? Hold Back to Block 2021-08-10 | What are some of the WORST matchups in fighting games? And what makes them so terrible? Matchups are everything in fighting games and while everyone talks about the good matchups, we're diving in to some of the ones that are truly horrible.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:59 Zangief vs Seth1:42 Zod vs Lex2:58 Thorsten vs Kim-Maree3:37 Sabretooth Vs Gambit4:27 Iori vs Chin5:39 Awesome Patrons & OutroVideo sources: pastebin.com/KjXbBpPFSpecial thanks to Ketchup for the Sabretooth suggestion!twitter.com/PNDKetchupSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockFollow us on Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlock#FGC#KOF#Gaming
How @WoolieVersus Told The INSANE Story Behind Guilty Gears Lore Hold Back to Block 2021-07-19 | Over the past year, WoolieVersus (Woolie Madden) has been explaining the lore of Guilty Gear. We sat down with Woolie to chat about the project's origins, it's challenges, and how he feels about the story of Guilty Gear now that he's made it to the end. Go watch Guilty Gear Lore: youtu.be/QIjtNL7PfqwChapters0:00 Intro0:40 Project origins1:55 Was this something for Arc System Works US or JP?02:15 What was the workflow like for these videos?03:22 How much of the story did Woolie know before starting?04:42 How Woolie planned out the series07:30 Coming up with the look for the series11:23 Using assets to reenact story beats14:03 Guilty Gear....Pachinko?17:26 Did Arc System Works remember Vastedge XT?19:11 Extended interview on Patreon!19:26 What were the difficult parts of the project?24:30 Would Woolie do this again differently? 25:50 How Woolie feels about the reception towards the series27:53 Does Woolie like the story of Guilty Gear?30:11 The significance of this opportunity33:38 CreditsSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockFollow us on Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlock#GuiltyGear#GuiltyGearStrive#WoolieVS
How Do Fighting Game Events Return After Covid-19? Hold Back to Block 2021-07-05 | With rising vaccination rates in the United States, more cities and venues are beginning to reopen in the wake of Covid-19. As fighting game events look to return in this post-pandemic world, what are some of the challenges they face?We catch up Helst, as he prepares to run the first offline NYC Tekken 7 event in over a year to get insight on how TO's like himself handled events during the pandemic and what the path is moving forward for the FGC.Follow Helst and NYC Tekken!twitter.com/HelstNYCtwitter.com/NycTekken Chapters0:00 Intro0:15 Events During The Pandemic3:39 The Challenges In Returning Offline7:47 OutroSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockFollow us on Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlock#FGC#FightingGames#Tekken
Netherrealm Studios On Making Mortal Kombat X feat. Ed Boon! Hold Back to Block 2021-06-29 | How was Mortal Kombat X made? As part of Maximilian's and Twitch Rivals' MKX Lives event, I had a chance to sit down with some of the team behind Mortal Kombat X including Tyler Lansdown, Mike Stallone, and Ed Boon to chat about the development of Mortal Kombat X. This video is a compilation of those segments, so sit back and enjoy this look inside Mortal Kombat X! Chapters0:00 Intro0:27 Variations3:07 Deadly Guests6:19 Netcode9:38 Kommunity13:17 OutroVideo sources: pastebin.com/EyaEx2VsSupport our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlock#MortalKombat#MortalKombatX#MKLives
Mick Gordon On Killer Instinct Seasons 1 and 2 - Composing Instinct (Full Documentary) Hold Back to Block 2021-06-21 | Mick Gordon's work on Killer Instinct is legendary. In this latest feature, Mick Gordon breaks down several tracks from his work on seasons 1 and 2 of Killer Instinct with additional insights from Casey and Ali Edwards, LittleVMills, Omega Sparx, Erika Mariko Olsen, and Kevin Senzaki. Chapters0:00 Intro0:40 The Instinct8:00 Hinnamatoom14:59 Sabrewulf and Character Themes17:37 Warlord27:13 Touch Me and I'll Break Your Face40:49 I'm Back (To Rise!)56:37 Temperance & Vengeance 1:08:26 Inferno1:20:11 Polemos1:29:52 Village of Whispers1:39:49 Herald of Gargos1:48:26 OutroVideo sources: pastebin.com/EyaEx2VsSupport our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlock#BringBackKI#MickGordon#KillerInstinct
Making The Audio of Killer Instinct: Killer Sounds (Full Documentary) Hold Back to Block 2021-06-07 | In our latest documentary, we take a look at the audio of the killer Instinct series and the implementation of interactive audio system in its 2013 return that lends itself to an experience unlike any other in the genre.Chapter Select0:00 Intro/Finding Rare9:28 Mixing Killer Cuts12:40 Lessons Learned and KI 217:41 Bringing KI Back25:51 Updating KI's Sound34:19 Foley and Bringing Character's To Life39:06 Making Interactive Audio47:50 The Ultra Conundrum 55:10 Season 21:03:12 An Aggressive Release Schedule and the Challenge of Trailers1:08:48 Atlas Plug and Celldweller Take The Wheel1:26:14 Outro1:30:40 CreditsVideo sources: pastebin.com/EyaEx2VsSupport our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlock#KillerInstinct#BringBackKI#FightOn
Combo Breakers LOOK ALIVE Day 2, Powered by ASTRO Gaming Hold Back to Block 2021-06-05 | COVID-19 left a giant offline-gatherings hole in the fighting game community. For over a year, the community turned to online organizers to rally players and bring us all together. The tournament’s they produced became the lifeblood of the fighting game community. Their events became how we connect. To celebrate them, COMBO BREAKER is presenting LOOK ALIVE, powered by ASTRO Gaming, a digital festival produced in collaboration with many of the organizers, players, and content creators that inspired the fighting game community since we last got together. For keeping us alive, we thank you.Produced in association with Astro, Gaming Generations, The Hadou, 10/0, Team Spooky, and Hold Back To BlockIntro track by jonyfraze: twitter.com/jonyfrazeChapter Select:0:00 Intro2:11 SFV - Combos From Hell7:14 Super Turbo - Isaac vs Hiro20:43 Super Turbo - John Choi vs CigarBob35:13 The Super Turbo Proposal41:34 UNICLR - Nicky Videogames vs Star_59:46 UNICLR - RedBlade vs Foxof421:21:46 Guilty Gear Rebirth1:28:09 Guilty Gear AC+R - Valenhil vs Henriquecz1:46:19 Guilty Gear AC+R - ElvenShadow vs KBNova2:08:28 JMPardy2:13:22 Samurai Shodown - Hellaplus vs AR Robertt2:34:08 Samurai Shodown - Duston vs Bubba0002:59:30 The Popcorn Baron3:04:04 Street Fighter the RPG3:08:31 Ultra SFIV - MLSwear vs CastBlanka3:28:25 Ultra SFIV - Synapsse vs Rostaxs3:53:54 Scratch Routine - HadoShrooms3:59:41 JMPardy4:04:10 Making Them's Fightin' Herds4:08:21 TFH - Bubbleboots vs Javamorris4:34:24 TFH - Barlowe vs ItsAK9!?4:55:21 Miamosas - Egg Bake4:58:20 BBTAG - Razzo vs TempestNYC5:22:06 Damage Exhibition v.two5:29:45 Tekken 7 - MrFlubbs vs Ukiyo5:56:41 Tekken 7 - Mazen vs Kaizur6:18:25 Tekken 7 - Weazel vs GD_Eyes6:46:57 Why Getting Bodied Is Good For You6:57:19 BBCF - Icecool vs Joker7:18:02 BBCF - Monarch vs Daze7:43:33 Garou: MOTW - Jean-Carlo vs Azucena_Cena7:53:53 Garou: MOTW - Nocturnal vs Kaine_ai 8:13:32 JMPardy8:17:28 MKXL - Semiij vs Rewind8:32:12 MKXL - X88 vs Unbearable8:58:20 Vampire Arcadia9:01:30 Vampire Savior - Diar vs KyleW9:16:54 Vampire Savior - Ailerus vs JayOneTheSk89:28:00 Vampire Savior - MightyMar vs Kajoq9:48:43 DaPurpleSharpie9:51:39 Killer Instinct - Letalis Venator vs AlexV10:09:47 Killer Instinct - Red Raccoon Army vs World Brakers (3v3)10:42:07 Killer Sounds Sneak Peek10:49:33 Why We Like Teams10:56:29 Scratch Routine: StaticAlpha10:59:48 UMVC3 - Iron God vs Jibrill11:15:09 UMVC3 - RayRay vs Mundank11:33:04 JMPardy11:39:02 TMNT x JL - WhoDat vs Fibonacci11:58:46 TMNT x JL Turbo - Kamekazi vs TTTTTsd12:30:49 CreditsSome segments were trimmed due to copyright reasons, but you can find those at their respective channels here: HellaBrett - NorCal UNIEL Multi-Char CMV (Girls' Side): youtu.be/1UNc8gvTJTMSupport our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlock#CBLOOKALIVE #COMBOBREAKER
Combo Breakers LOOK ALIVE Day 3, Powered by ASTRO Gaming Hold Back to Block 2021-06-03 | COVID-19 left a giant offline-gatherings hole in the fighting game community. For over a year, the community turned to online organizers to rally players and bring us all together. The tournament’s they produced became the lifeblood of the fighting game community. Their events became how we connect. To celebrate them, COMBO BREAKER is presenting LOOK ALIVE, powered by ASTRO Gaming, a digital festival produced in collaboration with many of the organizers, players, and content creators that inspired the fighting game community since we last got together. For keeping us alive, we thank you.Produced in association with Astro, Gaming Generations, The Hadou, 10/0, Team Spooky, and Hold Back To BlockIntro track by jonyfraze: twitter.com/jonyfrazeChapter Select:0:00 Intro2:10 Melty Blood - Luther vs Hard_Bread35:18 Melty Blood - Alps vs Hath57:56 Melty Blood - Scrawt vs Jbel1:28:15 JMPardy1:33:31 Scratch Routine - Mike 26001:39:36 Third Strike - Exodus3rd vs Nica KO1:56:59 Third Strike - BigNasty vs WadupNEEM2:19:29 Ryu Exhibition2:25:40 How To Make Time For Fighting Games2:32:38 The King of Fighters 2002 UM - Markyo vs Alekxkdash3:11:52 Granblue Fantasy Versus - Omnisscythe vs Teiga3:35:33 Granblue Fantasy Versus - Tbola vs Flowerman3:52:36 Granblue Fantasy Versus - Diaphone vs Gandido4:18:53 JMPardy4:23:49 Dragon Ball Fighterz - Kami99 vs Perqins5:00:07 Dragon Ball Fighterz - Kyden vs Wade5:45:13 Miamosas - Cake Shake5:48:02 Mortal Kombat 11 - Sanguefrio vs KillerXinok6:17:30 Mortal Kombat 11 - Tweedy vs Curbolicious6:41:09 Mortal Kombat 11 - WiZEGEMiNi vs Aztec7:11:12 What Makes You Keep Playing Fighting Games?7:16:09 JMPardy7:20:10 Soulcalibur VI - Xephukai vs Incendiate7:46:22 Soulcalibur VI - RichSticks vs Zendo8:02:05 Guilty Gear Xrd - Pepsi of Nazareth vs CT_Warrior8:28:07 Guilty Gear Xrd - Sway vs A3Religion8:57:55 Guilty Gear Xrd - Juicy G vs The Arm9:15:19 History of the Midwest Scene9:19:38 JMPardy9:24:27 Skullgirls - Gelato vs NCV9:49:19 Skullgirls - Cloudking vs Triviality10:17:52 Trick Shots10:20:44 Brian_F and RobTV10:27:27 Street Fighter V - Underscore vs Ramsey10:45:19 Street Fighter V - iDom vs Shine11:05:52 Street Fighter V - FluxWaveZ vs Spaceboy11:31:07 Sarvets All-Stars11:37:02 Scratch Routine - The Ultimizer11:47:09 Marvel vs Capcom 2 - Gconceptz vs Chris Matrix12:07:25 CreditsSome segments were trimmed due to copyright reasons, but you can find those at their respective channels here: HellaBrett - NorCal UNIEL Multi-Char CMV (Girls' Side): youtu.be/1UNc8gvTJTMSupport our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlock#CBLOOKALIVE #COMBOBREAKER
Combo Breakers LOOK ALIVE Day 1, Powered by ASTRO Gaming Hold Back to Block 2021-06-01 | COVID-19 left a giant offline-gatherings hole in the fighting game community. For over a year, the community turned to online organizers to rally players and bring us all together. The tournament’s they produced became the lifeblood of the fighting game community. Their events became how we connect. To celebrate them, COMBO BREAKER is presenting LOOK ALIVE, powered by ASTRO Gaming, a digital festival produced in collaboration with many of the organizers, players, and content creators that inspired the fighting game community since we last got together. For keeping us alive, we thank you.Produced in association with Astro, Gaming Generations, The Hadou, 10/0, Team Spooky, and Hold Back To BlockIntro track by jonyfraze: twitter.com/jonyfrazeChapter Select:0:00 Intro3:31 SFV - Lizardman vs Crouchfierce24:29 TMNT CE - NerdJosh vs MaccSensei41:04 GG Plus R - Shine vs Peppery Splash1:05:11 Mortal Kombat 11 - Infinitii vs L0STyGIRL1:41:22 Dragon Ball Fighterz - Coach Steve vs AlukardNY2:11:20 TEKKEN 7 - Joey Fury vs Binchang2:37:08 Skullgirls - Kirkhammer vs Areki-mgtg3:01:13 DaPurpleSharpie3:04:11 Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 - Spartan Throne vs ShuffleUK3:21:24 The King of Fighters 2002 UM - Cuatelalo vs DS Shadow3:55:25 Mortal Kombat XL - Damaja vs Skip To My Liu4:10:30 Super Turbo - Hokuto vs SuperrV4:25:49 Killer Instinct - Bass vs CrazySkateNate4:52:18 CreditsSome segments were trimmed due to copyright reasons, but you can find those at their respective channels here: SuperScience890 - Don't Stop Me: youtube.com/watch?v=B-m_xnfgpnYCombonauts -The King of Fighters XIII: youtube.com/watch?v=2-9fI8w1GisH Hero - Paradise Lost: youtube.com/watch?v=EFr-WEVgYZQCore-A Gaming - Getting Better at Fighting Games: youtu.be/pm9IECEnKHQSupport our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlock#CBLOOKALIVE #COMBOBREAKER
KI Lives! Compilation - Community, Audio, Netcode, and More! Hold Back to Block 2021-02-02 | We were honored to be a part of Maximilian's and Twitch Rivals KI Lives event earlier this week. We worked with Max to put together these segments for the show featuring footage from our documentary Fight On, as well as some new unreleased footage! Enjoy this compilation of our segments and look forward to our new KI doc coming soon!Support our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockChapters0:00 Intro0:18 Reviving Killer Instinct4:17 Killer Combat7:49 Enter Iron Galaxy11:36 R-R-R-Rollback15:12 Music & Audio20:29 Community#BringBackKI#KILives#PlayKI
Teaching Instinct - Creating The Greatest Fighting Game Guide Ever Hold Back to Block 2020-12-02 | In our latest feature, we sit down with Infil and talk about his work on "The Complete Killer Instinct Guide" and dive into why many think it's the greatest fighting game guide ever written. You can check Infil's guide out here: http://ki.infil.netSupport our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockChapters0:00 Intro, Origins of KI.Infil.Net3:22 Building the guide13:21 Pressure and praise17:58 Outro/Patreon/Coming SoonVideo sources: pastebin.com/315TudFA#KillerInstinct#FightOn#BringBackKI
How Slippi Changed Melee FOREVER! - Revolutionizing Melee Hold Back to Block 2020-10-26 | Project Slippi has changed the way players and viewers interact with Super Smash Bros. Melee. Created by Fizzi, it adds such features as replays, stats, and even rollback netcode into the game close to two decades after its release. What drove Fizzi to create Slippi, and where is it going in the future?Chapters0:00 Intro, Fizzi's origins, and Melee Homebrew3:42 What can Slippi do?10:29 Adding rollback to melee19:28 Future of Slippi21:40 Credits/Patreon Support our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockVideo Sources: pastebin.com/DgJq4tFa#SuperSmashBros #ProjectSlippi #FreeMelee
How Two Speedrunners Pulled Off The Impossible Hold Back to Block 2020-09-30 | In all of speedruning, the blindfolded Punch-Out Speedrun is a thing of legend, and at AGDGQ 2020, Zallard1 and Sinister1 teamed up for a two player, one controller, BLINDFOLDED run of NES Punch-Out that shocked and amazed the crowd....but it almost never happened. Timestamps0:00 Intro/Sinister, Zallard, and Blindfolded Punch-Out2:59 Origins of Two Player, One Controller4:23 Troubles In Practice6:09 AGDQ 20209:04 Credits/Patreon Support our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockVideo sources: pastebin.com/dptcZ5Qc
Fighting For Visibility - Amanda Stevens and Transitional Combat Hold Back to Block 2020-08-24 | We chat with Amanda Stevens about her work on Transitional Combat, a Street Fighter V charity tournament that raised over $10,000 for Trans Lifeline, and the continued fight for visibility and inclusion by many in the fighting game community.Support our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockTimestamps0:00 Intro/Amanda's career in esports2:59 #TransitionalCombat7:41 Fighting to be seen12:33 How the FGC can make a better future for itself18:33 Credits/PatreonVideo sources: pastebin.com/13PYibv5#SFV#BlackLivesMatter#TransRights
@WoolieVersus Is Getting YOU Into Fighting Games Hold Back to Block 2020-07-21 | WoolieVersus Is Getting YOU Into Fighting Games. We chat with Woolie Madden about his time with the Super Best Friends, creating The Baz, and his work in getting as many people as he can into fighting games. Support our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockSubscribe to WoolieVersus: http://youtube.com/c/woolieversusVideo sources: pastebin.com/ngjkJy1BTimestamps:0:00 Intro/Woolie's origins2:34 Fighterpedia and The Baz10:06 Friday Night Fisticuffs15:37 Getting YOU Into Fighting Games22:37 Credits/Patreon#WoolieVersus #FGC
FIGHT ON: The Killer Instinct Story (Documentary) Hold Back to Block 2020-06-09 | Killer Instinct is a fighting game seiries treasured by many and with its unique combat mechanics and cast of characters, it easily set itself apart from its contemporaries. And while Killer Instinct made a triumphant return in 2013, the road there was anything but easy,In our latest doucmentary, we take a look at the incredible story behind the origins of Killer Instinct and how it returned against almost impossible odds. Chapters0:00 Intro1:00 The origins of Killer Instinct12:32 Reviving KI24:20 Modernizing Killer Instinct28:21 Combat and Combos36:45 Music and Audio42:20 Rollback45:45 Wait, free-to-play?52:01 Launch day55:10 Losing Double Helix58:57 Iron Galaxy1:03:01 Hit the ground running1:07:03 KI takes a step forward1:13:11 Finding balance1:22:53 Community and the KI World Cup1:28:58 What do you mean "demo"?1:34:17 #BringBackKI1:43:06 CreditsSupport our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockAll sources: pastebin.com/fuSAzVRK#PlayKI#BringBackKI#KillerInstinct
FIGHT ON: The Killer Instinct Story - Documentary Trailer Hold Back to Block 2020-05-25 | In our next feature, we tell the incredible story behind Killer Instinct and its reboot in 2013. Coming June 9th!Support our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlock
How Core-A Gaming Makes Videos Hold Back to Block 2020-03-23 | On a recent trip to Evo Japan, I had a chance to stop by Seoul and chat with Gerald Lee about starting Core-A Gaming, what it goes into producing one of his videos, and his thoughts about opening a new Core-A Gaming event space in Korea. Support our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockVideo sources: pastebin.com/RTTUr7EX
EQNX, Tekken, and Sponsorships In The FGC - A Chat with Emily Tran Hold Back to Block 2020-03-04 | We chat to Emily Tran of EQNX to learn more about her career in esports, founding the team, and what it takes to be sponsored in the FGC. Support our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockVideo Sources: pastebin.com/eRU3qccZ
Long Live The Night: An Under Night In-Birth Story Hold Back to Block 2020-02-12 | In our latest documentary, we take a look at the history of Under Night In-Birth and its community and learn how they rallied together to get the game into Evo 2019, seven years after its initial arcade release. Support our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockVideo sources: pastebin.com/hZ8fYvcq
Talking Netcode With Adam Keits Heart Hold Back to Block 2019-11-25 | While filming our upcoming documentary on Killer Instinct, we had a chance to sit down with Adam "Keits" Heart of Iron Galaxy and got into the hot topic of netcode in fighting games. He walks us through its different flavors and why more developers should look into the advantages of properly implemented rollback netcode. Support our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockSources: pastebin.com/ZS5Eu42fTimestamps:0:00 Intro/What is rollback netcode?10:11 Rollback netcode in Killer Instinct11:42 Retrofitting rollback netcode into current releases15:28 Why Japanese developers may not be using rollback
Locals #2: Fighting Tuesday (Feat. Majin Obama) Hold Back to Block 2019-10-30 | In our next episode of Locals we take a look at Fighting Tuesday in Tokyo, one of the most consistent and popular locals in the world today. We had a chance to speak to Majin Obama about what it's like being a foreigner running a local in Japan, as well as what goes into the event Support our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockSources:Fighting tuesday footage: youtube.com/channel/UClQVIpFHy14FehFeEXdOKwQJona footage: youtube.com/channel/UCDPlDLvsIHChbUspbdkgtcw
Road To King of Iron Fist - Tekken 7 Documentary Hold Back to Block 2019-07-17 | In 2016, Bandai Namco put together a North American tour for Tekken 7 before its console release, bringing arcade boards to tournaments around the country to give players a chance to play the game before release and also win a spot in the King of Iron Fist finals in Tokyo, Japan. Now for the first time, watch the stories of those tournaments on Youtube!Quick ad note: Some of you might be seeing ads on this video due to some of the original music. Please note that any monetization from these ads are going straight to the artists in question and not to Hold Back to Block. Thanks for your understanding! Special Thanks to Bandai Namco US!Support our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlock
Helst, iFix, and the 115 Player Local - Locals Hold Back to Block 2019-07-01 | In our first episode of Locals, we head down to Brooklyn to speak with Helst and learn more about his Tekken monthlies and how he's preparing for one of the biggest Tekken tournaments Next Level has ever seenSupport our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockSources:Tekken 4 gameplay: youtube.com/watch?v=Kx4H2uBEvF0Halo 2 gameplay: youtube.com/watch?v=yxdAZ6WJFo4CounterStrike gameplay: youtube.com/watch?v=wsEwwhkx22giFix videos provided by Arturo Sanchez:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGcQbHM8BSkyoutu.be/67Bse1sgn5syoutu.be/pCqxGrSofuwyoutube.com/watch?v=6CPScctMGK4
The Briggest Prize Pool!? - Tekken World Tour 2019 Outtakes Hold Back to Block 2019-06-05 | We've reached our second funding goal, so everyone gets to enjoy these outtakes from the TWT 2019 shoot with Tasty Steve and Markman! Many Thanks to Bandai Namco US for letting us put this up! Support our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlock
How Combo Breaker Became A Fighting Game Staple Hold Back to Block 2019-06-03 | We speak to Rick Thiher, event director of Combo Breaker, to get a look inside of what it takes to put together one of the biggest fighting game events of the year. Full disclosure: Rick is a patron of Hold Back To Block but outside of some fact-checking, he had no influence on the narrative or topics discussed in this video. Support our work: patreon.com/holdbacktoblockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockVideo Sources:Warped Tour Footage: youtube.com/watch?v=n22gsc5Mn8oCombo Breaker 2016 trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=dUxrl_JK42IUFGT X Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=Gw9GLXG5ADIAdditional videography provided by Eric Olsen: http://www.olsen-media.com
Art and Samurais - A Chat With Nobuyuki Kuroki Hold Back to Block 2019-05-13 | We were able to get a few words with Nobuyki Kuroki of SNK at PAX East to ask him about the games he's worked on, his focus on art, and why they brought Samurai Shodown back. Special Thanks:Josh WeatherfordBarrett WomackSupport our work: Patreon.com/HoldBackToBlockTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/TheBestebanhttp://www.twitter.com/HoldBackToBlockSource LinksSamurai Spirits 64 Footage by SupremeJudge: youtube.com/watch?v=atkOHXzOp1E
