Fnatic’s plan to go big in Japan

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Esports Insider

Gaming is an integral part of Japanese culture, with some of the biggest studios and well-loved franchises originating from the country. From Super Mario to Street Fighter, Japan is home to generation-defining games. When it comes to esports, the fighting game community (FGC) in Japan is like no other. Some of the most iconic esports moments of all time have been created by Japanese players, and the country is increasingly posing stiffer competition to major nations like China and the US. Apex Legends’ popularity in the country inspired TSM to expand to Japan last year, and other organisations…