“This falls entirely on the execs”: 2XKO community discusses Riot’s unrealistic expectations and missteps with the FGC
The FGC was shocked and saddened by a seemingly sudden update from Riot Games: 2XKO...
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Some are asking, is the Esports World Cup bad for the FGC? The real question: Does it even matter?
The Esports World Cup has been a heavily debated event within the FGC. A segment...
Fainting at Supernova, distracting opponents at CEO 2026: Have Hungrybox’s pop-offs gone too far? No
The art of the pop-off has been perfected in Super Smash Bros. Melee. A grassroots...
Nobody is playing fighting games anymore, and Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls isn’t helping
My X feed is basically everyone and their mom talking about how unplayable Marvel Tōkon:...
Alright, I’ve watched the Tekken 8 EWC tourney so far, and here is my prediction for the Top 8
The excitement never ends for the FGC at the Esports World Cup, with Tekken 8...
“The struggle has to exist!”: The FGC is finally realizing games don’t have to be hard to be good
The fighting game community has a gatekeeping problem. When Evo attempted to bring in a...
I’m either a psychic or I cursed 2XKO to fail: Riot’s fighter could be on its last leg at CEO 2026
I've been saying that 2XKO is a dead game for a while. I know we...
Supernova and CEO are coming, but the discourse has muddied the excitement. The FGC complains way too much, I’ll admit it
I never thought I'd say this, but the FGC complains too much. Yes, even for...
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Death, taxes, and technical difficulties: Evo Japan should not be an Evo event
On May 1st, 2026, Victor “Punk” Woodley put out a tweet saying that Evo Japan has been a...
Punk’s proposal (and teabagging), Supernova’s Steve ruling, Arslan’s Ash fall from the top: FGC’s sweaty weekend
Ah, the perfect time for a look back at what's been going on in fighting game esports. Honestly,...
“Absolutely no respect”: Evo’s treatment of Daigo and MenaRD Legends Live broadcast shows it no longer understands FGC
The Japanese fighting game community is up in arms after the Kemonomichi Legends LIVE match, and not because...
Punk sweeps Street Fighter 6 and Doramigi slams competition in Smash Ultimate at LVL UP EXPO 2026: FGC’s explosive weekend leading to Evo Japan 2026
The FGC was treated to a wild weekend courtesy of LVL UP EXPO 2026, which saw international players...
LVL UP EXPO is the latest esports entity sponsored by the U.S. Army, and I’m shocked it’s still allowed to happen
I recently said we needed more events like Evo, and I meant it. The fighting game esports scene...
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