[BLOG] Capcom ban 'adult-content' sponsors from their pro events

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[BLOG] Capcom ban 'adult-content' sponsors from their pro events

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Hey, remember when Team YP got banned from competing in one of eSports' major leagues? Well now it seems Capcom are also about to cause more headaches for the porn site sponsored-team - Capcom have banned sponsors of "adult content" in a recent rule change.



Players will not be allowed to participate in any tournament if they are sponsored by any sponsor that could be linked with adult content, which Team YP's sponsorship with site Youporn certainly falls into. While many eSports events and ESL have been outlawing the adult content sponsors in their rules, this is the first time a publisher has followed suit.



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The new rule, which also has an effect on sponsorships involving tobacco, alcohol and even e-cigarettes, has been attracting a little concern not only from Team YP although they're probably the most obviously affected by this. Other teams in the Street Fighter V professional circuit have been adding their weight to the discussion too. Even commentator and long-time proponent of the fighting game community, James Chen has added his voice to the discussion:



"I definitely don't think it's fair for players like Filipino Man and Valmaster (two of Team YP's players) to have this rule sprung on them like this. I do hope that a compromise can be achieved where these players are allowed to be supported by their team for travel/lodging and still play."



Capcom have said that they are currently reviewing if any compromises can be made, such as allowing players to compete if they do not promote their banned sponsor.



"We understand everyone’s concern around the sponsorship rule in the [Capcom Pro Tour] ruleset. We will review and have an update soon. In the meantime, we won’t promote sponsors we deem inappropriate but all players are allowed to compete."
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