Picture this - a young ARCADE FUTURE, engrossed in Soul Blade, Tekken 2, Super Nintendo, & the infectious tunes of 80s pop and Peter Gabriel thrumming in the background. This episode takes you on a nostalgic journey through ARCADE FUTURE's gaming life, from his early love for Tekken 2 and Killer Instinct, to his immersion in the iconic 90s fighting game community. We reminisce about the thrill of gaming tournaments of that era, and how it all changed when YouTube arrived on the scene. Our conversation takes an intriguing turn with Arcade's chance meeting at a video store that opened up a whole new world of offline events and marked his initiation in the Fighting Game Community. We delve deep into the symbolic layers of race and culture in the anime world, and the essence of collaboration. Hold on to your seats as we academically dissect fighting game intros, and shed light on the narratives and characters of these popular games. In the final leg of our chat, we unravel the inspirations behind Jay-Z and the iconic Roc-A-Fella chain. We ponder over the art of storytelling as seen in the Matrix and Manufacturing Consent by Noam Chomsky, and the role of media in forming propaganda. As we wind up, RK takes us to the Tokyo Game Show and shares his exciting Tekken 8 experience. Leaving you with a nugget of wisdom on the power of positive energy and the significance of contribution to gaming culture, I sign off, looking forward to our next rendezvous.
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