Are we there yet? Things in the North American Fighting game scene have come a long way but they are far from what some might call “there”. Where is “there”? How do we arrive?  The fighting game pillar of esports is in the midst of a renaissance, with the introduction of Street Fighter IV and its predecessors, the fighting game competitive scene has seen unprecedented growth. This growth comes with it new faces who have entered the arena bringing with them all new forms of contributions . Some with ideas, some of with skills, new ways of play, and some with visions of where they want to see the scene grow as a whole. The fighting game scene has done well so far but what is next? What areas need to be focused on to step forth into the next frontier? Well lets take a closer look at some of the crucial members of the ecosystem. The players, audience, and sponsors.

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