People who worked tirelessly poured their whole time into organising an increasingly larger number of events for local communities. But these gatherings served as a foundation to what the future of fighting games would be built on. As such, people used to gather in small circles and play against each other in arcades and video game parlours.Ĭonsoles and gaming, in general, was nowhere near as popular and widespread as it is now. However, back then, there was no way to play online. Initially, the inherently competitive nature of one-on-one fights helped propel the FGC sector into being a prime esport genre even before the term was coined. RELATED: Red Bull Kumite heads to Las Vegas in November 2021 Competitive Roots Image credit: DashFight The scene’s initial surge in popularity was in the early nineties, with Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat shaping the genre. Most of the titles still prominently featured are almost as old as the industry itself. DashFight’s Elizbar Ramazashvili writes for Esports Insider to discuss FGC’s esports scene and the sector’s development.įighting games have always been an integral part of esports.
