If it is indeed Sony who lost interest in the FGC, it only hurts TOs (mainly SRK/EVO) the most. Yes, there would have been a bigger prize pool, however that would have only benefitted approximately 40~60 players, assuming top 8 get payouts. That could be good or bad depending on the TO, assuming most would have reinvested back into their majors.
Players such as ChrisG fucked it up royally for everyone else if so, and proved their general (lack of) intelligence. They aren't to blame totally as they really don't have a solid foundation of mentors who look out for their best interests in the first place on top of teaching them how to act in a business setting. I mean its funny when only Fanatiq is the one promoting his ex-company's products (albeit in a very ghetto, halfassed fashion). From there it only seemed like James Chen was mentoring players in the right way... He can only do so much.
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