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[enzo_gt]

Just announced on stream.

The current prize pool is a tenth of that. Ono announced it as a benefit of the Capcom/Sony partnership.

 

[Tecl0n]

we truly, truly esports now.

 

[toddhunter]

For reference, Momochi just won about $37k this year.

This is amazing for the FGC.

 

[fader]

 

[gillty]

Not bad Sony, not bad.

 

[m_shortpants]

This is a megaton for the FGC. thank you based Sony

 

[KarmaCow]

Is that for just that event or seed money for events running up to Capcom Cup as well? Either way, holy shit.

 

[CountBlack]

NIGGA WE MADE IT!

3/5 NEXT YEAR OR BOYCOTT

 

[Valkerionseven]

esports and could not be more proud.

Seriously no sarcasm, thanks capcom and sony this is amazing.

 

[Kevyt]

Wow first live demo of SFV!!

 

[ProtoCents]

Based Sony

 

[petghost]

this may be the best thing to ever happen to the fgc...

 

[entremet]

WTF....

 

[Exokell]

holy shit 500k, what was the grand prize for EVO?

 

[Jimmyfenix]

Wow

 

[illmatic22]

Damn, good on Sony

 

[SteveWinwood]

welcome to the rest of digital sports

 

[ntropy]

is this just for Capcom Cup 2015 Finals or spread out for all official Capcom events?

 

[toddhunter]

holy shit 500k, what was the grand prize for EVO?

17k

 

[Soulflarz]

Holy shit $500000?!

 

[Lulubop]

Nice

 

[CountAntonius]

Glad to see the FGC get paid. You guys have deserved it for a long time.

 

[Tagyhag]

That's just awesome, while I enjoy watching both MOBAs and fighting games, it always surprised me how much more popular MOBAs got compared to fighting games in terms of esports.

 

[SteveWinwood]

That's just awesome, while I enjoy watching both MOBAs and fighting games, it always surprised me how much more popular MOBAs got compared to fighting games in terms of esports.

riot and valve are pretty supportive of their communities

capcom... is capcom

 

[Naughty_Doge]

Sony and Capcom in bed confirmed.

But seriously, this is amazing.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

SO MANY MONEYHATS

DAHBOMB HALP

 

[Ve1ocity]

Insane

 

[Asd202]

Damn that price pool is out of this world for FGC. There will be blood.

 

[Kikujiro]

riot and valve are pretty supportive of their communities

capcom... is capcom

No, it's not that. MOBAs makes way more money, have a way bigger audience and have all the big PC sponsorships.

Fighting games are trying to get there, but it won't be fast nor easy.

 

[jbug617]

The thirst will be real at all the CPT events this year. I expect to see more International players to attend US events.

 

[enzo_gt]

If anyone lives within 5 states of Dahbomb, hide your kids, and hide your wives.

 

[FluxWaveZ]

Whatever makes fighting games more popular.

 

[Gentle Rodriguez]

17k

That's still a lot of money, but completely laughable compared to MOBA's.

The FGC deserved better, and now it's hopefully finally gettting what it deserves.

 

[SteveWinwood]

is street fighter v free to play with only cosmetic hats and backgrounds pay for?

cause if you want a big base to boot...

 

[one_kill]

This is amazing. I can't wait to see how much the community's going to grow from now til the next Capcom Cup.

 

[SSReborn]

That's an insane amount of money.

 

[DoT2]

This is sooo hype! Definitely excited for next years tournament as a fighting game fan. Props to capcom and sony for making it happen.

 

[RedEther]

Sony doing gods work

 

[tapedeck]

Crazy.

 

[Gentle Rodriguez]

is street fighter v free to play with only cosmetic hats and backgrounds pay for?

cause if you want a big base to boot...

Would that still be profitable though? Especially with far less characters and other stuff(wards, etc) than MOBA's?

 

[SteveWinwood]

No, it's not that. MOBAs makes way more money, have a way bigger audience and have all the big PC sponsorships.

Fighting games are trying to get there, but it won't be fast nor easy.

why do you think they make the money have big audiences?

theyre free and the companies that make them dont make their fans buy the same game 4 times with a different name in the front

Would that still be profitable though? Especially with far less characters and other stuff(wards, etc) than MOBA's?

i have no clue

it would be more popular surely

i dont know how well those skin packs they sell do for them

i cant imagine it wouldnt work i mean killer instinct got a second season right and thats nowhere near street fighter

 

[BlackBuzzard]

So next year USF4 Capcomcup games on PS4 confirmed?

 

[Defuser]

That it's some unprecedented partnership between Sony and Capcom with the exclusives and now this. Now announce MH for Vita for the icing.

 

[Tekniqs]

The thirst will be real at all the CPT events this year. I expect to see more International players to attend US events.

and it'll be all the better for spectators. I remember when big names from Asia were flying out seemingly every month for regional 'majors'.

 

[naw]

we esports now

 

[Einbroch]

It's smart. It's business.

Think of it as a 500k year long ad. It's social network advertising as well. Top name players with thousands of followers posting positive things about Sony. It's becoming more and more about this and less about traditional advertising.

 

[RedAssedApe]

danging that carrot to keep people playing usf4. smart lol

 

[Jimmyfenix]

The thirst will be real at all the CPT events this year. I expect to see more International players to attend US events.

It's going to be crazy.

 

[jbug617]

forgot to add Marvel is dead.

 

[Neoxon]

Looks like they're gonna switch to PS4 if Sony's gonna throw some cash into the pot.