TOKIDO SAYS FIGHTING GAMES WERE EASIER BACK IN THE DAY | RUN THE MINDSET EP. 5

Justin Wong sits down with Tokido in the fifth episode of Run the Mindset, a podcast exploring the perspectives of fighting game community legends. The conversation centers on how the competitive landscape and player mentality have shifted over decades—Tokido reflects on whether fighting games were genuinely more accessible or mechanically forgiving in earlier eras compared to today's high-barrier-to-entry modern titles. This is a rare unfiltered discussion between two of the FGC's most respected ambassadors, touching on game design philosophy, player development, and what it takes to stay relevant as the genre evolves. Whether you're curious about Tokido's take on classic versus contemporary fighting game design or interested in hearing from someone who's competed across multiple generations of titles, this episode delivers genuine insight without the usual interview talking points.