Riot just dropped a bomb on the FGC with 2XKO layoffs, and we’re breaking down what it really means for the game’s future. Is this standard restructuring, or a sign that 2XKO development could shift in a major way? We dive into EVO 2026 registration ranks and early trends to see what the numbers reveal about the health of the fighting game community. Plus, we react to the Marvel Tokon's confirmed 20 character launch lineup, and what we’re hoping to see at State of Play.

Timestamps

00:00:00 2XKO Hype, Launch, and Layoffs
00:08:00 2XKO Design and Monetization Issues
00:19:38 2XKO Future Direction
00:30:40 EVO 2026 Early Registration Numbers
00:35:41 Street Fighter 6 Sales Update
00:47:19 Marvel Tokon Roster Leak
01:13:56 What Makes Tournaments Welcoming?

Episode URL: mtb.gg/3qe

Hosts:

Andres Mirandes
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Jeremiah Ward
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Gabriel Medina
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