#73.Sony Acquires the Biggest Fighting Game Tournament in the World?

<p>We HAVE To talk about Sony acquiring Evo. Evolution, the biggest fighting game in the world is now (in-part) owned by Sony entertainment and RTS. This episode is all about what we know thus far and how it may or may not affect the Fighting game Community.  </p> <p> </p> <p>Timestamps</p> <ul><li>0:00 - Start</li> <li>00:43 - Topic Start </li> <li>02:10 - Tony and Tom Cannon Evo Statement</li> <li>04:35 - What is RTS?</li> <li>14:22 - Will there be a Sony/Riot/Evo Colab?</li> <li>18:50 - What does Grassroots mean to me?</li> <li>19:59 - Addressing FGC Concerns</li> <li>24:45 - Capcom Pro Tour talk</li> <li>28:37 - PSA: Don't harass game developers!</li> </ul> <p>Sony acquires Evo Article - <a href='https://www.evo.gg/letter'>https://www.evo.gg/letter</a></p> <p> </p> <p>What is RTS - <a href='https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210318005890/en/Sony-Interactive-Entertainment-and-New-Esports-Venture-RTS-Jointly-Acquire-the-Evolution-Championship-Series-Evo#:~:text=About%20RTS,previously%20Endeavor's%20SVP%20of%20Esports'>https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210318005890/en/Sony-Interactive-Entertainment-and-New-Esports-Venture-RTS-Jointly-Acquire-the-Evolution-Championship-Series-Evo#:~:text=About%20RTS,previously%20Endeavor's%20SVP%20of%20Esports</a>.</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">RTS is a new esports venture-backed by investors including global entertainment, sports, and content company Endeavor. With expertise spanning esports event management, brand and developer consulting and gaming talent management, RTS is led by CEO Stuart Saw, previously Endeavor’s SVP of Esports.</li> </ul> <p>CPT is online - <a href='https://www.evo.gg/#games'>https://www.evo.gg/#games</a></p> <p>CPT is only included in South Africa</p> <p>Ernesto Lopez FGC Reaction - <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9GUWMhbTIc'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9GUWMhbTIc</a></p> <p>Ernesto Lopez - <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx9bMS6N_Uo'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx9b