Do fighting games have a design problem? | Extra Trashy

BRAND NEW MERCH: https://BrianF.Shop Listen to Trash Talk and Extra Trashy on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6... We launched a Patreon! - ⁠⁠  / brian_f   for early access to main Trash Talk episodes, Q&A with the community for Extra Trashy, and more. Fighting Games Have a Product Design Problem: Capcom has issued a statement regarding changes to the streaming guidelines Capcom Cup, including a price reduction of the PPV. There also is an essay going around by 6weetbix, the creator of several Tekken resources, called "Fighting Games Have a Product Design Problem" In this episode, Brian and ‪@iDomNYC‬ discuss the contents of the essay and why fighting games have a lot to go before reaching the levels of popularity that its contemporaries enjoy. Episode: Extra Trashy #29 Recorded on: February 16th 2026 Follow us YouTube - ‪@Brian_F‬ Brian_F - ⁠https://x.com/Bri4nF⁠ iDom - ⁠https://x.com/iDomNYC - ‪@iDomNYC‬ RobTV - https://x.com/RobTeeVee Edited by ‪@nugieboy‬ Extra Trashy video intro by    / @jeremymansford   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Capcom Cup PPV and Fighting Games are Bad Products 4:58 The Suits Come Clear the Air 11:30 Will there be PPV Next Year? 14:34 SFL Japan has been extremely successful 15:41 "If you're a broke boy, just say so" 17:04 How do you get new fans 20:37 The difference between monetizing SFL and CPT 23:23 On Piracy in Japan 27:00 Avatar Slop 30:42 Battle Hub Streaming 38:19 Fighting Game have a Product Design Problem 42:08 When Does Gameplay Start Mattering? 45:05 What are missing from Fighting Games? 47:21 Why Do Fighting Games need single player content? 1:01:59 Why Do People Play Fighting Games 1:08:04 Arcade Lobbies are not relatable anymore 1:12:09 FGs fumbled the Taunt 1:14:51 Integrated Social Features 1:25:44 The Mortal Kombat Exception 1:30:46 Why should fighting games grow, anyway? NEW MERCH: https://BrianF.Shop MAIN CHANNEL:    / @brian_f   SECOND CHANNEL:    / @morebrian_f   TRASH TALK + EXTRA TRASHY PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q4KFX6... Patreon:   / brian_f   Twitch stream:   / brian_f   Twitter:   / bri4nf   Old Merch: https://brian-f.creator-spring.com/ Fighting Game gear/PC Setup: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bri4nf Amazon Affiliates link: https://amzn.to/2C3sIKb Headphones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SKVNS00?... #brian_F #trashtalk #streetfighter6