✒ Our Story
Built on shared passion, fueled by our faith in each other
The pandemic brought much of Hungary's fighting game activity to a halt. As established communities became less active, a group of players formed Busho FGC to help bring players back together, restore regular competition, and create a stronger foundation for the future of the scene.
FX, Spirit and MightyNice started organizing offline events in 2022 with a focus on Street Fighter and anime-style fighting games. OM3N joined in early 2023, helping expand Busho's activities and connect with the Tekken community. Supported by a dedicated group of volunteers, Busho soon grew beyond its online origins into a recognised community organization.
Riverside Rumble launched in 2024 and quickly became one of our largest events. The following edition expanded to four games, bringing together players from across the Hungarian fighting game community. Today, we organize both offline and online events and represent Hungary at major fighting game events throughout Europe.
Through the efforts of Busho FGC, the Hungarian E-sports Federation (HUNESZ) launched its Fighting Game Division in 2026. Through this partnership, we support the development of the Hungarian national team, create opportunities for emerging players, and contribute to the training and recognition of coaches within the fighting game community.
◆ Command Center
Tekken 3. I was three years old. That’s where it started, and I guess I just never really moved on from it. I picked up that controller and it stuck with me through everything—Tekken 4 when everyone hated it? I still loved it. Tekken 8 now? Still grinding. It’s just... what I do, you know?
People call me the Tekken guy in Hungary, and I guess that’s fair. I’ve been around long enough to know a thing or two. I’d love to compete more—I actually miss it, not gonna lie. But between organizing stuff and trying to help out the community, there’s just not much time left. And that’s okay. Honestly, I get way more satisfaction helping someone else succeed than I ever did chasing my own wins. When I see a Hungarian player doing well at an event, knowing I could help in some small way—that means more to me than any placement I could get.
In my spare time I write about games and test tech stuff. It’s a nice way to stay connected to the industry and keep learning. Nothing special, just something I enjoy doing. I also love modding my arcade stick and trying out new setups—you know, optimizing the thing to death. But here’s the thing: I couldn’t move to leverless if my life depended on it. The perfect top, optimal grommet and the circle gate, the whole traditional setup and the endless possibility of modifications. That’s my lane, and I’m staying in it. Some people chase the meta. I chase the perfect stick feel.
So yeah, that’s me. Tekken since I was a toddler, community support now, and probably way too invested in my arcade stick collection.
What has always captivated me about Fighting Games is how personal and intimate they are. Two players are thrown into the fray, and within minutes, one becomes the winner and the other the loser. Even though you are fighting each other, you are also trying to understand each other, test each other, and adapt to each other. This entire genre is built around human connection. For this reason it is hardly surprising that strong communities have always formed around these games. A community gives you rivals who push you to improve, experienced players who guide you through the long process of learning, and beginners who remind you how far you have come. More importantly, it gives you a place where improvement does not have to be a solitary pursuit. And, somewhere along the way, you make friends. Many of them.
Over the past ten years, I have taken on many roles within the FGC: organizer, competitor, commentator, streamer, and just about everything in between. Still, my absolute favorite thing is sitting down with a friend at an empty station during an offline event and playing a long set of some obscure Fighting Game with a double-digit global player base. That is why one of my personal goals as an organizer is to introduce people to games they may never have heard of and show them just how much fun those games can be. Seeing people discover and enjoy Fighting Games is a joy I do not think I will ever grow tired of.
◈ Our Community
Busho FGC isn't just a tournament organizer. We're a scene.
Whether you’ve been grinding since arcade days or picked up a controller last week, you’ve got a spot here. Fighting games are hard. We get it. We’re here to celebrate the wins—big and small—and laugh at the losses together. Beginner? Icon? Casual? Competitor? All the same to us. You play, you’re in.
Every player we’ve sent to EVO, every teenager we’ve coached through bracket anxiety, every streamer we’ve boosted, every newcomer who walked into their first offline event nervous as hell—that’s us. We organize the events, but the community runs them. Volunteers help at every stage. Seniors mentor juniors. Winners post tech. Losers ask questions. No gatekeeping, no ego (okay, some ego—it’s fighting games).
Competition brings people together, but the community is what makes them stay. Our events give players of all skill levels a place to compete, learn, and meet others. As people return, opponents become familiar faces and each tournament helps strengthen the wider community.
The community is built through the contributions of its players. Some compete internationally, some volunteer at events, and others help newcomers find their place. Experienced players share knowledge, newer players ask questions, and everyone has a role in creating an environment where people can participate, improve, and contribute.
Hungary’s been sleeping on the FGC. We’re waking it up. Our goal: get Hungary into the top tier of European fighting game nations, develop ambitious young talent, and prove that a community built on passion and friendship can actually compete.
Welcome to the fray. 🔥
