Episode 77 – "Fight Money"
In this episode of Think Pieces and Conversations, I break down Capcom’s bold new move to make Capcom Cup 12 a pay-per-view event—a first for American fighting game fans. While this decision has stirred controversy, I argue that business is business. If the FGC truly wants players to become millionaires off their craft, then moves like this are the precedent that makes it possible.
I dive into:
- Why Capcom is charging PPV for Capcom Cup 12 and how esports deficits forced this evolution.
- The bigger picture: how pay-per-view could elevate average fighting game players into real money-making opportunities.
- Maximilian’s perspective and what his reaction reveals about the FGC community.
- The streaming controversy: why free event streamers are really upset (hint: it’s about their pockets and lost viewership).
- The clash between capitalism, esports, and consumer culture—and why this could change competitive gaming forever.
- Full circle with boxing & WWE: Just like pro boxers and pro wrestlers make millions through PPV events, Capcom is paving the way for fighting game players to finally stand alongside traditional athletes. The kid grinding Street Fighter today might one day earn real fight money on the same level as pros in other industries.
Capcom Cup 12 isn’t just about Street Fighter or esports. It’s about the future of gaming as a legitimate business model and a career path.
🎙️ Tune in and hear why “Fight Money” isn’t just a catchphrase—it’s the new reality.
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