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This episode of the Fighting Game Banter podcast gives 2025 its final playthrough, what worked, what didn't, why can't award shows understand the assignment, and what to look forward to in 2026. We also discuss the possible impact of U.S. Immigration Enforcement on local, national, and worldwide FGC events. We reached out to Run The Mix in Minnesota and asked if these political factors are influencing their attendance and participation as of late. The conversation emphasizes the resilience of the community amidst challenges, the importance of grassroots support and local organizers in maintaining the vibrancy of the fighting game scene.

Links to references mentioned or cited in this episode:

• FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
• National Immigration Law Center
• RunTheMix - Minneapolis Fighting Game Community
• HunterXHunter:Nen Impact on exA-Arcadia
• US Visa Waver Program (VWP)
• US names sporting events exempt visa ban

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In this episode of the Fighting Game Banter Podcast, We discusses the complexities of game awards, especially those that focus on fighting games. We go into the voting mechanics behind major awards, the historical context of fighting game recognition, and the ongoing challenges in classifying what constitutes a fighting game. But it all boils down to the importance of community engagement and encouraging the FGC to create their own award shows to celebrate the fighting game genre.

We contacted The Game Awards, The NAVGRT Awards, and DashFight. With DashFight the only ones that responded back at the time of this episode's release.

Belinda Ercan Why your vote Doesn't Count

NAVGTR 2022 Award Results

BAFTA 2025 Results

EVO Awards nomination page

Example of the term One-on-One Beat 'em ups

D.I.C.E Award for Fighting Game of the Year: Requirements and History

DashFight

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This conversation explores the emergence of exA-Arcadia in the retro gaming market, focusing on their unique business model, hardware specifications, game library, and the challenges they face in a volatile global economy. The discussion also touches on the controversies surrounding the company and its future prospects in the arcade industry.

Links to videos and articles referenced in this episode:

exA system upgrade Japan Shop only page

exA-Arcadia FAQ

SuperCombo.gg Article about Vanguard Princess

TEU video about if the exA-Arcadia was worth it?

TEU interview with the CEO of exA-Arcadia

alamone's rebuttal to MarkMSX/TEU

Arcade Heroes video about the ARC-1

Arcade Heroes Website

alamone's rebuttal to MarkMSX/TEU

Hot Pink Club article from exa.fan

Time Extension article about Tattoo Assassins revival

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