Fighting Games in E-sports

Started by Hakudamashi, February 16, 2015, 04:50:17 AM

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Hakudamashi

So like, fighting games are totally my jam, I love playing 'em, and I love watching 'em just as much. Two guys locked in a room, they beat each other up till one stays down, evokes a special kind of excite.

But anyway, I just wanna ask why is it that Fighting Games aren't nearly as popular in e-sports as other games like MOBAs and strategy games? And just generally, sports that feature teams against teams seem to have more buzz about them than sports about martial arts, I'll hear about Football, Basketball, or Hockey long before I hear about Judo, Fencing or even UFC.

I don't really get it, so I'm wondering if you guys could give me some perspective.
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Ioshyriku

Fighting games require more skill than other games.

Hakudamashi

Well that's to play, and there's definitely plenty of people entering these fighting game tournaments.

I'm talking about people watching and buzzing about it.
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Elija2

I think people just enjoy watching team games more than 1-on-1 games. Couldn't tell you why though.

Killercobra159

Smash Melee, Smash 4, And USFIV all deserve spots in e sports

xXtrollfaceXx123

Fighting games? Well hope it isnt brutal lol

jerbear64

Probably because fighting games are more button-mashy while MOBA's are more strategy based.

That's my guess.

BigT

they are kinda based on luck sometimes