Super Smash Bros. Ultimate · Combo Video · 2023
Hungrybox reflects on a sobering moment in esports as CLG's sudden closure leaves Cody Schwab and other sponsored players without organizational support. What was supposed to be a turning point for competitive gaming instead becomes a stark reminder of the industry's instability. The video captures the human impact behind the headlines—how abruptly circumstances can shift for players who've built their careers around sponsorship and team backing. For anyone following the competitive Smash Bros community, this serves as a candid look at the real challenges players face beyond the game itself, and how quickly opportunity can vanish. Hungrybox's perspective as a veteran of the scene adds weight to the discussion, offering insight into what this kind of news means for esports athletes trying to sustain their livelihoods through competition.
Just as things were starting to look up for esports, yesterday an entire company announced that they were closing their doors. CLG, who were the sponsors of Cody Schwab, Magi, and VoiD, told all players and employees that in just a short amount of time the company would be no more. Watch streams at: Social Media: Connect with Liquid fans across the globe on Liquid+ Video…
Show more →Just as things were starting to look up for esports, yesterday an entire company announced that they were closing their doors. CLG, who were the sponsors of Cody Schwab, Magi, and VoiD, told all players and employees that in just a short amount of time the company would be no more. Watch streams at: Social Media: Connect with Liquid fans across the globe on Liquid+ Video editor: Follow and subscribe to keep up to date on all of my con
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