#73.Sony Acquires the Biggest Fighting Game Tournament in the World?

FGC Philosophy

English - March 27, 2021 03:49 - 31 minutes - 71.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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We HAVE To talk about Sony acquiring Evo. Evolution, the biggest fighting game in the world is now (in-part) owned by Sony entertainment and RTS. This episode is all about what we know thus far and how it may or may not affect the Fighting game Community.

Timestamps

0:00 - Start
00:43 - Topic Start
02:10 - Tony and Tom Cannon Evo Statement
04:35 - What is RTS?
14:22 - Will there be a Sony/Riot/Evo Colab?
18:50 - What does Grassroots mean to me?
19:59 - Addressing FGC Concerns
24:45 - Capcom Pro Tour talk
28:37 - PSA: Don't harass game developers!

Sony acquires Evo Article - https://www.evo.gg/letter

What is RTS - https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210318005890/en/Sony-Interactive-Entertainment-and-New-Esports-Venture-RTS-Jointly-Acquire-the-Evolution-Championship-Series-Evo#:~:text=About%20RTS,previously%20Endeavor's%20SVP%20of%20Esports.

RTS is a new esports venture-backed by investors including global entertainment, sports, and content company Endeavor. With expertise spanning esports event management, brand and developer consulting and gaming talent management, RTS is led by CEO Stuart Saw, previously Endeavor’s SVP of Esports.

CPT is online - https://www.evo.gg/#games

CPT is only included in South Africa

Ernesto Lopez FGC Reaction - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9GUWMhbTIc

Ernesto Lopez - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx9bMS6N_Uo