North American esports organisation 100 Thieves has announced the signing of fighting games (FGC) player Sean ‘Shine’ Simpson to its competitive roster.
Shine will represent the organisation across several tournaments, starting with the 2025 edition of Combo Breaker.
Shine has competed across various fighting games for the past decade, with a focus on Mortal Kombat, Guilty Gear and Street Fighter. 100 Thieves is the second esports organisation the player has represented during his career. From 2018 to 2023, Shine competed under the Endemic Esports banner.
100 Thieves’ expansion into the FGC comes after the organisation teased expansion into the fighting game in April. In addition to the fighting game, it has recently expanded into Call of Duty: Warzone.
Shine will represent the organisation in Street Fighter 6 tournaments, including the Esports World Cup, where 100 Thieves is one of 40 organisations part of the event’s Club Championship.
The multi-title esports event taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will feature three fighting game tournaments. Alongside Street Fighter 6, million-dollar tournaments in Tekken 8 and FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves will take place.
Why are Esports Organisations Expanding into Fighting Games?
The Fighting Games Community (FGC) is one of the largest in the entire esports and gaming industry, with thousands competing across various titles and competitions.
Alongside the potential for organisations to expand into new titles, the inclusion of Tekken, Street Fighter, and FATAL FURY at the Esports World Cup offers another opportunity to earn points that contribute to the Club Championship.
Operated by the Esports World Cup Foundation, the organisation with the most points at the end of the Esports World Cup will secure $7m (~£5.2m) in prize money.
