d3v
Well-Known Member
Here's the thing, all that stuff is coming in a couple of weeks or so. So it's basically almost like the game getting delayed to March, except competitive players get to play the game, and events like Winter Clash and Final Round aren't screwed out of their spots in the Pro Tour.
That said, it is quite obvious that Capcom wants to focus Street Fighter as a franchise more towards the competitive side. Esports is a booming business and the games involved make a lot of money. Aside from that, Street Fighter IV got the support it got because of the competitive community and the fact that it continued to be played as the top game in majors around the world.
Just look at how the game has been marketed. It's almost as if Capcom isn't just selling Street Fighter V, but rather the entire Fighting Game Community. The game's TV spot itself focuses on the FGC and the competitive experience. Heck, boxed copies of SFV even come with a months subscription to the Capcom Fighters channel, which is where more Pro Tour events are streamed. And with a 72 tournament schedule, we're guaranteed a stream almost every week of the year.
That said, it is quite obvious that Capcom wants to focus Street Fighter as a franchise more towards the competitive side. Esports is a booming business and the games involved make a lot of money. Aside from that, Street Fighter IV got the support it got because of the competitive community and the fact that it continued to be played as the top game in majors around the world.
Just look at how the game has been marketed. It's almost as if Capcom isn't just selling Street Fighter V, but rather the entire Fighting Game Community. The game's TV spot itself focuses on the FGC and the competitive experience. Heck, boxed copies of SFV even come with a months subscription to the Capcom Fighters channel, which is where more Pro Tour events are streamed. And with a 72 tournament schedule, we're guaranteed a stream almost every week of the year.