Personally. I think the community should get together to make youtube videos showcasing classic games like third strike, umk3, darkstalkers, etc. A lot of people didn't grow up with access to classic games, so it's hard to expect them to care, but If they knew why people enjoyed it (showcase some mechanics or hype moments), then they may be more inclined to try and learn and compete in it. That's how I picked up third strike.
The most important thing is to have a video where people can quickly learn the mechanics of the game. I played umk3 when I was in a single digit age and just button mashed, so I never learned how to play, so I can't just watch a match confidence because I don't what the players options are. To see I just see a bunch of hitting and dying; not that I have problem with that, but my joy of spectating comes from knowing what can happen as I watch the match unfold.
Imagine an Evo where damn near every fighting game is available. We would take over e-sports easy. Watch one call of duty or league of legends match or... Watch 9000 high level fighting games! Of course you would probably have to watch the footage on your time because they would be a ton of footage.
The most important thing is to have a video where people can quickly learn the mechanics of the game. I played umk3 when I was in a single digit age and just button mashed, so I never learned how to play, so I can't just watch a match confidence because I don't what the players options are. To see I just see a bunch of hitting and dying; not that I have problem with that, but my joy of spectating comes from knowing what can happen as I watch the match unfold.
Imagine an Evo where damn near every fighting game is available. We would take over e-sports easy. Watch one call of duty or league of legends match or... Watch 9000 high level fighting games! Of course you would probably have to watch the footage on your time because they would be a ton of footage.