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holy shit this thing keeps getting worse.
on a positive note congrats Sp00ky on that 20 million
on a positive note congrats Sp00ky on that 20 million
Cross Assault is going to end with Art removing his shirt to reveal an EMP one underneath.
No wai
I heard EMP was going to jump Art at the next big two
Yes, they would too most likely. Are you saying girls can't be rowdy and rude about stuff?
Cross Assault is going to end with Art removing his shirt to reveal an EMP one underneath.
Competitive fighting gamer Aris Bakhtanians has prompted some ire with inflammatory comments he made during a recent episode of Capcom's "Cross Assault." "Cross Assault" is a promotional competitive web-TV series that pits a team of Tekken players against a team of Street Fighter players. On the show, Bakhtanians made remarks about the entrenched sexism in the fighting game scene, and how it was fine if things never changed.
Giant Bomb's Patrick Klepek has posted a thorough story on the matter. Included in the story is a transcript of Bakhtanians from one one of the episodes. His response when asked, "Can I get my Street Fighter without sexual harassment?":
You can't. You can't because they're one and the same thing. This is a community that's, you know, 15 or 20 years old, and the sexual harassment is part of a culture, and if you remove that from the fighting game community, it's not the fighting game communityit's StarCraft. There's nothing wrong with StarCraft if you enjoy it, and there's nothing wrong with anything about eSports, but why would you want just one flavor of ice cream, you know? There's eSports for people who like eSports, and there's fighting games for people who like spicy food and like to have fun. There's no reason to turn them into the same thing, you know?
Later, when asked about whether shouting "Rape that bitch!" at a match is acceptable behavior, Bakhtanians replied, "Look, man. What is unacceptable about that? There's nothing unacceptable about that. These are people, we're in America, man, this isn't North Korea. We can say what we want. People get emotional."
The Giant Bomb story also shares some of the reactions and discussion generated during the program, including responses from one of one of the female competitors on the show, Miranda "Super_Yan" Pakozdi. Pakozdi voiced disappointment about the events of the day on Twitter, though she eventually deleted the tweets.
Capcom has apologized for Bakhtanians' comments in a statement to Giant Bomb, stating, "The views and opinions expressed by cast members in the live internet program 'Cross Assault' do not reflect those of Capcom. As a company, Capcom believes that everyone should be treated with respect. This particular issue was brought to our attention and has been addressed. We sincerely apologize to anyone that was offended by any comments expressed during the show."
Note: This story initially stated that Bakhtanians talked about the entrenched sexism and racism of the fighting-game scene, when he actually just equated the scene's sexism to racism more broadly. It has been updated.
Pakozdi was visibly upset during the match before her forfeit, and barely attacked. The fight had been taken out of her.
Am I the only one pissing myself over the PA article?
The 'one guy shouted Bitch as a female player played and yelled about rape when she lost' statement is so wrong. It was directed at Phoenix in vanilla.
This is so bad. X Assault killed FGC
At the end of the day, what ever happened, happened, it's done. The conversation you all should be having (rather than furthering the drama) is how to be more inclusive and less abrasive to minorities in the community. And maybe those that want to keep it a hyper-masculine boys club need to be pushed out for the greater benefit. It's not just a problem in the FGC either, it's an all encompassing issue in gaming in general but it wouldn't hurt to acknowledge and dissect how it's damaging to your hobby/community specifically.
Whoever organized this, in the future, if you want to legitimize something, you screen who you're putting on the face of it better.
At the end of the day, what ever happened, happened, it's done. The conversation you all should be having (rather than furthering the drama) is how to be more inclusive and less abrasive to minorities in the community. And maybe those that want to keep it a hyper-masculine boys club need to be pushed out for the greater benefit. It's not just a problem in the FGC either, it's an all encompassing issue in gaming in general but it wouldn't hurt to acknowledge and dissect how it's damaging to your hobby/community specifically.
Whoever organized this, in the future, if you want to legitimize something, you screen who you're putting on the face of it better.
That PA article is sensationalized bullshit. Wow.
You fucking with me? Don't act like calling a female player a bitch and asking for her to get raped when she loses isn't way worse than calling Phoenix a bitch and saying rape her.And this is acceptable behaviour?
Like, if you were sitting next to your mom/gf/sister, you'd just yell let's rape that bitch at phoenix too?
Is it acceptable to yell 'Kill that mofo' or 'Own that bastard' when someone's attacking Wesker? It is to me.But it is not acceptable behaviour in general.
The sad irony of them exploiting a situation like this for their own personal gain is going to be lost on them.That PA article is sensationalized bullshit. Wow.
It slowly zooms in Spooky's mouth as he utters his final words...
Fuck Haunts
BurnYourBra
Some of the messages were just simple thank you for shining light on the subject. Some were you need to have thick skin in the community in which I replied. Well, how about you bring your mother, your daughter, your wife, or your girlfriend to a tournament, have someone call them a bitch or whatever derogatory word and you pat them on the back and tell them to have thick skin. I have thick skin. That wasnt my issue. It was just disrespect. And again, its not like this happens at every tournament I attend. So I think some people read the interview wrong and some people just dont care, which is fine, I made my point. Thats all.
Art had a gun held to his head for abusing throws in Mortal Kombat. DUDE IS REAL.
The sad irony of them exploiting a situation like this for their own personal gain is going to be lost on them.
heh, weird how people react in situations like this.It's interesting seeing BurnYourBra's comments on thick skin:
Interview
Even if the articles (save the Giant Bomb one that I think it is ok) are really really bad, I'm glad that, for once, the minority is the one being defended.
Even if the articles (save the Giant Bomb one that I think it is ok) are really really bad, I'm glad that, for once, the minority is the one being defended.
My friend tells me she's gonna rape me in Marvel all the time.
I told you that in confidence.
My friend tells me she's gonna rape me in Marvel all the time.
Man, now these idiots are talking shit at Miranda for calling Destructoid when she didn't.
Fucked up situation all around.
I agree. However I believe a lot of the attitudes that need to be changed, such as
"Miranda should have done more to stop it" will only come with maturity. Since the fgc and gaming communities in general will always attract a new batch of young people keen to try their hand at the games, I believe the problem will always exist in some form. It's pretty much the same in any sport, no matter how professional. People make mistakes and learn, some people never really grow up.
What a blow up, I wonder if backoff with the 500k.
ALSO AN ASIDE: You the LHK from the DMC3 boards on Gamefaqs from way back?
Yeah, its the same dude! I get flashbacks to 2005 every time I see his name, and wonder what Ninja_99 is doing
MM trying to set something up with Kuchera with Aris to clear this up. GO Mark!
I think Markman and Valle are the best representatives of the FGC today.If there is one person to trust to be a voice of reason for the FGC, it is definitely MarkMan.
Man, now these idiots are talking shit at Miranda for calling Destructoid when she didn't.
Fucked up situation all around.
What do you expect when nobody wants to say shit about all of this?
good, someone needs to get out there and talk to the media for the community. MarkMan I'll buy you a beer if I make to EVO.MM trying to set something up with Kuchera with Aris to clear this up. GO Mark!