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.
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.