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[–] purpleworm@hexbear.net 6 points 3 months ago

They've already been leaning in that direction with SNK being partly owned by Saudis, I think. And I've been creeped out by Rashid from Street Fighter since his announcement. Having someone from a Gulf state is cool and good (he's from UAE), but having it be a plucky, high-tech princeling being waited on by a butler seriously gives the impression of wanting to pander to the younger royals who are spearheading the esports initiatives, with Capcom competing with SNK for their attention.