#CCGX

[@CerebralFlight]

I miss Mike Ross so much, but even more I want his mental to be well.

[@armageddon4831]

Mike was right. Street Fighter 5 is too trash to enjoy

[@carlosaugusto9821]

Just leave Sf5 Far away and he will be fine

[@kylematthiesen410]

@@carlosaugusto9821 now hes out here with Honda again.

[@StaunchKillah]

Mike Ross doesn't owe us a damn thing. He gave us years of free laughs and entertainment. I wish people would stop pressuring him to come back and "save the fgc". That said, it is good to see him here doing better and if he does decide to start creating content again you can bet I'll be watching. Ultimately though, I hope he just does what's best for him mentally.

[@carlosaugusto9821]

What's best is simply ignore Sf5.

[@DiscipleOfYahusha]

StaunchKillah well said. couldn’t agree more

[@lebogangp4509]

He is creating content again. He plays Tekken 7 and Guilty Gear Xrd now. You can watch his streams on Twitch. www.twitch.tv/mikeross

[@POSHRANDYTAROT]

Be thankful for how much he is actually doing right now. Please be respectful and visit his twitch channel he is active often. Love you Mike please take care of yourself sweet man

[@jbru9576]

Well said man

[@christopherpalao3322]

Mike Ross is the Dave Chapelle of the FGC. He needed a breather to reflect and still maintained his integrity.

[@ascend3654]

the game was just too terrible. and you have to stay true and tell it like it is.

[@d4ba19]

my guess is that they both got severely disrespected and couldn't face the policies of big business.

[@asdfoio]

@@d4ba19 "couldnt" face the policies of big businesses? or wouldnt? major difference

[@mumble97]

@@asdfoio More like Capcom treated him like shit.

[@BlingoTTM]

Very true!

[@BS-cf2oc]

Gootecks and Mike Ross got me into fighting games. Watched Excellent Adventures for years, and still look through old episodes sometimes. Come back to us, Mike!

[@juniorcrimebreakers2807]

I sleep with the tv on. I cut the cable out in my room and just watch vids on youtube to put me to sleep. I watch my playlist of excellent adventures just about every night.

[@jojohernandez14]

them and maxamillian dood got me into fighting games like crazy,starting in 2014 with max and KI,then these guys with USF4 Arcade Edition.... shit feels empty without ross,but as long as he's in a good place,and doin' his own thing,im happy

[@-ITH]

Mike Ross is seriously one of the biggest personalities and souls from the internet. Seriously. Who's been missed this much?

[@DesVoador]

Mike Ross won Canada Cup Guilty Gear and got top 8 in Tekken

[@yukmoutb5885]

Mike ross is a legend and dont tell me otherwise.

[@RalfChangGoro]

Indeed

[@iamsancho443]

otherwise. done.

[@Stampistuta]

agreed.

[@Toomnyusernae]

He'll be back when he's good and ready. Dang yo. A missed and beloved personality for sure.

[@Cabbageforahead]

Mike, just want you to know you gave my friends and icountless hours of laughter. Love you dude

[@-ITH]

"Life would be so much easier without integrity" ..damn.

[@greytoeimp]

his comment... makes me think "please." on one hand, I don't *blame* him for anything, but to turn around and say everyone else, in a way, lacks integrity, and he bows out and allegedly does? that's a bit warped, i think.

[@Jamsessionroom1337]

@@greytoeimp You don't know what he did and you dont know what hes seen. So there's ur perspective as a viewer and his perspective dealing with a company and its rules.

[@greytoeimp]

Inhedonia Hrtz true, you’re right. We can’t really know what happened

[@fawazr]

You don't need an insider's perspective to see how corporate fgc treated its most prominent players like prostitutes over the past few years.

[@greytoeimp]

@@fawazr yeah, the players who stayed don't have integrity, though?

[@YouthfulYogi91]

Love you Mike. You've been a friend to me without knowing it. Always felt like I was sat on the couch with you and Goo during the Excellent Adventure days. Thank you for your authenticity and candidness, it's refreshing. I like how easy and true you feel in your skin now. Respect

[@atma86]

Mike Ross is such a genuine character. Miss this dude

[@RichtotheRescue]

Pro Talk was my weekly ritual.

[@DiscipleOfYahusha]

facts bro!

[@UKERU00]

Lap doesnt think too much before he talks while Mike thinks too much before he talks, Mike's real personality is definetely better than his camera one

[@puklop]

Need him on no frills podcast

[@Priimeobj]

Meaty Fishoil Hell yeah I said the same thing

[@shivajones108]

Oo shit that would be crazy

[@Stampistuta]

Yes!

[@YJSho_Nuff_]

Whether he knows it or not Mike Ross and Yipes are the biggest inspiration to the FGC. Im glad to see Mike doing good and taking his time getting back into doing what he loves.

[@zacpreston9771]

I personally think there the best when it comes to popularity and being able to interact with ppl on camera. But the ppl who inspire me more are guys like sonicfox and tokido

[@YJSho_Nuff_]

@@zacpreston9771 could be based on generation type also. Im not sure how old you are but Ross and Yipes inspired the OG players. Tokido and Sonic Fox are well received by the current generation of the FGC. So yeah it could be who you grew up on.

[@zezuntxiduntxi]

Man...Mike Ross just seems like a legit human being. Love to hear more of his perspective.

[@jackjack121]

FGC felt hollow without Mike. That was the day I really stopped caring and playing SF.

[@hypoxxi5505]

Same

[@armageddon4831]

Street fighter 5 destroyed the love of the fgc. Worst game in history.

[@carlosaugusto9821]

Should have stopped before that. Mike was forcing himself already before quitting the show. And pros naturally force themselves as well, because it's precisely their job and that's a natural job thing. Sf5 is sustained by that esports structure combined with the content creation ecosystem.

[@randommoosebrains]

This. So much fucking this.

[@doublekoseki]

jackjack121 same bro

[@MugenLord]

Mike Ross doesn't want to say it, but he saw some shit that wasn't right behind closed doors on a corporate level. It must have scared the shit out of him and he just wanted to get away from it as far as possible.

[@invertbrid]

Make sense. There are something that better off left unknown indeed.

[@DRaGZ141]

I bet it was shit they did to ComboFiend

[@MugenLord]

@@invertbrid Mike Ross give us a hint but he won't go into further detail because he don't want to put himself at risk. He said in the interview that this corporation was willing to throw 40K a week at him for his idea. Ross said that it came with a price and he wasn't willing to sell his soul for it. Ross saw some shit and got the fuck out of there and went ghost.

[@invertbrid]

@@MugenLord hoo i see. Ive never heard about that corporation and ross idea stuff, i guess not FGC related? I guess its his own problem then maybe that he went on hiatus, not exactly fully because FGC.

[@MugenLord]

@@invertbrid It was FGC related, Capcom turned Ross down but another Corporation bought him into the meeting room and wanted to throw money at him for his idea but Ross said that it came with some strings attached to it and he didn't want to sell his soul for it. So he left and went ghost.

[@niwona_]

Lap Chi comes off as not understanding a single thing Mike Ross was talking about lol. More focused on the what than the how.

[@TheOneSpurs]

Life is about figuring out the why .. Most gamers are lost in the sauce running away from such questions

[@ascend3654]

precisely. this is why mike wont return. no one listens, no one cares, they just want to lap up the vomit crapcom is selling and keep silent like good little sheep.

[@ElegeantFencer]

Yeah Mike is talking about deep shit and he gets completely ignored in favor of "bring Mike Ross back", even though Mike already said he never left. It's stuff like that, like his name being made into a brand, that made him leave.

[@jc30081983]

Mike ‘‘The Legend” Ross, god bless you. You have done so much for the FGC, thanks for everything.

[@NZOMV]

I remember when mike ross turned up to a tourney in london, no one expected it! I only turned up to the tourney the next day though. Hopefully he's all good. Time heals all wounds.

[@HevertonMuller]

I'm a HUGE fan of Mike "Mike Ross" Ross, i hope he comes back to the FGC and Excellent adventures.

[@math001]

It would lead him to the same toxic shit that made him quit in the first place if he comes back to Excellent Adventures. It wasn't well off since SFV started and both of the guys don't seem to enjoy playing as much as before. Unless Gootecks wants to do USFIV, GG & Tekken, I guess he could have Mike there once in a while.

[@Loryuo]

As long as dumbasses like you keep thinking he left the FGC, i hope he stays "out of the fgc"

[@ascend3654]

only after SFV is finally destroyed.

[@carlosaugusto9821]

Only in a non-Sf show/content. Not unlikely now though, since he really (finally) got into non Capcom fg's.

[@lrdmiddlefinger]

i miss mike & gootecks.. wish they'd bring back the christmas specials

[@domsdomsdomsdoms]

i dont like what some of lap chi is doing, but i like how mike ross is handling it. it's good to see mike doing better!

[@podgemurray4377]

I nearly cried when david and james chen came for hugs

[@felixbermudez3782]

[@CaptainAwusu]

Miss you Mike Ross! its Great to see you again! especially at barfights bro! You Are The Peoples Champ!

[@Metallicuz]

The good news is Mike can do whatever he wants from here on. If he wants to be a driving force behind the FGC, or just a spectator, or not around at all I think everyone will support him. The way he left everyone knew something was off, and not right so I think besides shock, people were genuinely concerned and worried about Mike as a person first and foremost, so seeing him with a clear head, happier and healthier, is such a relief to see as a fan of his. God bless you Mike Ross.

[@Gaa1jan1]

I think it's important to feedback to lapchi that this interview looks like you didn't check-in with Mike Ross first about asking some very personal questions before coming on stream. It is clearly a vulnerable topic and he should be able to know ahead of time if he is expected to discuss it. He also clearly indicated that the idea of being needed by the fgc messed with his head. He doesn't need a bring back Mike Ross campaign or any grandiose pressure to commit to coming back as a public figure for the fgc. Overall, I think it's important to let people share their own stories on their own terms, not pop it on them when a camera is already rolling

[@leoap87]

Mike agreeing to an interview tells you he was probably ready to answer questions about his status. There's no need to baby him, he's like 35.

[@Gaa1jan1]

@@leoap87 I think we might agree to disagree on this one. What I'm describing is as simple as "hey guys Mike is here, I'm so glad to see he's back. Mike, we chatted just before this that people are wondering about where you've been, sounds like you're down to give us a window in, how about we get into it?" I wasn't there so they might have checked in but Mike was so hesitant during the interview. I don't think it's babying to respect that someone might want to hop on the mic but not talk about the shittiest 2 years of their life. That's treating someone like an adult who goes through adult problems . Imo saying the fgc needs you, you have to come back, you never answered my calls, is far more babying. I'm ok if you have a different opinion though and appreciate you reading mine

[@newchapter6521]

Crazy, I was just thinking and wondering about where he went not too long ago. Just randomly popped in my head like damn, I haven't seen Mike Ross in a good while

[@Stampistuta]

I wish Mike would appreciate that so many people love him. It would make anyone smile to see this guy back at events.

[@Emerald3ME]

We don't need Mike Ross. We want Mike Ross. Big difference.

[@Johnnycpublic]

I think alot of people commentating on here think they know mike because of his camera work but its obvious they dont,he puts on a different character and thats what you guys love. its best he doesnt have a spotlight on him and let himself be himself.

[@SoSIorI]

I'm glad to see Mike is back and looking alot happier. Full support from me, I wish nothing but the best for Mike

[@EmperorPi]

Good to hear from Mike! I hope he knows he'll always have a home if he ever decides he wants to come back to the limelight. Also good to hear from Lap too!

[@rustilldown]

The Legend Returns

[@PrincessNine]

He cancelled the excellent adventures show and moved to Africa, it was Crazy. Now he's back with all these specials not missing a beat

[@Pasicho]

Whoa the 30,000 story hit hard. That's some Dave Chappelle shit.

[@kcsnipes]

Mike Ross did a good job in this interview even production and content wise

[@mikeg4490]

Everyone has their own tastes but Mike and gootenks you guys dont need to be street fighter stans. Be the bridge for fans to try new games or old ones. We miss you guys.

[@hauntofroulettedares]

I can imagine being in the spotlight for so long as an FGC personality can become draining. Especially when you see things trending in directions that you don't support. I'm just glad to see Mike showing up on streams and tournaments again. I don't care if he does what he used to do. I just hope he's in a good place and that he's enjoying life. Watching him and Gootecks was something I looked forward to every week back in the early 2010s. They already did their part and don't owe anything to anyone.

[@carlosaugusto9821]

The thing is that both ones forced themselves into a Sf exclusive format. In fact diverging from the general content creation tendency in the fgc - that was already in course even by those first Sf5 years but now It's growing in a incredible pace. No much drama and mental issues could have been avoided If they simply decided to change games, slowly at first but then change more and more so Sf5 is unofficially dropped and buried.

[@El-Burrito]

Mike Ross looking like season 5 Eric Andre

[@guywithscares]

mike was one of the people that got me into fg's. he is so entertaining to watch, i was sad when his content stopped

[@SixPapayas]

Dude only comeback if you feel comfortable and happy to do so. Don't get pressure in to it because we want you back. Keep your self happy.

[@Stampistuta]

Man Mike is such a good dude. I really hope he stays healthy and happy.

[@Darkthoughts-z7r]

I miss Mike Ross. watching him and gootecks got me into fighting games.

[@XLightThief]

Miss you, Mike. Awesome to see you're doing well!

[@ZalbaagBeoulve]

Mike's smart. Maybe not book smart (he's got the data). But, he's "ahead of things" smart.

[@iamsancho443]

he's also a readsmith

[@HartleySan]

Man! Mike Ross and Gootecks are on another level now. They've been through stuff, they've grown, and somewhere, somehow, they'll find a way through all this stuff they're dealing with and be better off and happier.

[@DRaGZ141]

Take care of yourself, Mike. Mental health is important.

[@Pasicho]

Mike we love you for who you are. That's what we mean by we want you back. Your presence alone is loved.

[@bmomosaik]

Mike Ross needs to stay away from the FGC it is toxic and it already messed him up once. let him recover and move on.

[@NZOMV]

Esports did. I wouldnt say the FGC. He enjoyed the hardcore scene. It was a lot less corporate and more genuine.

[@LoneHero2]

Mike, I have stared into the abyss, too. You have to find your own way. God's speed, man. You're a great guy.

[@MAXRANGE27]

Mike Ross is a goat sending noth but love to the great

[@-ITH]

Love Mike Ross. I cant say they enough. Shining star in the fgc. Best thing since Kaillera.

[@AdamBaugh]

30:29 Words to live by - do it for you! Thanks Mike

[@Norby122408]

Man I saw Mike Ross at the esport arena in Oakland and wanted to say hi but got nervous... I miss Watching Mike and hopefully keeps playing and create more content in the future. Hopefully I can finally meet you one day to personally thank you for all the good memories!

[@LYKEMADMAN]

This kind of reminds me of the whole Dave Chappelle situation honestly

[@dmtmediabrothers]

What timestamp did he say that

[@LYKEMADMAN]

DMT MEDIA BROTHERS he doesn’t say it at all. The whole situation just reminds me why Dave Chappelle quit his show. If you ya know and if you don’t just look it up too long to detail

[@juniorcrimebreakers2807]

He even put on some extra weight like chappelle did too 😄

[@tannerbrodt8419]

Can we stop interviewing Mike Ross about why he left and what he was doing? It comes across as rude when he clearly isn’t interesting in talking about it to the whole internet on the spot.

[@YJSho_Nuff_]

I disagree. Mike has a very strong following. His fans missed him and wanted to know what was going on with. As he said in the interview he went hiatus for two years. No one knew what was going on with him and people genuinely cares for him. So many people supports his views and his contribution to the FGC. Its great that he even wanted to do this interview on account that he didnt even have to. He couldve declined this interview. I think this is great that us fans knows that he's fine and in a better place. And his returning presence is bringing some light into the FGC.

[@jetsettech8804]

Be realistic. People are going to ask him this stuff. If he doesn't like it, he knows he can either not attend, or he can choose not to answer.

[@shivajones108]

In this particular instance, I think it was alright because they both were asked by each other to talk about some things they clearly weren't comfortable talking about

[@ascend3654]

he DOES want to talk about it dummy. to people who will LISTEN and stop just telling him "come back to the fgc". L I S T E N. SFV is GARBAGE. but since you dummies will eat whatever sh t capcom puts on your plate nothing will change.

[@raixvortex]

@@ascend3654 lol

[@custardgannet4836]

Sounds like Mike reached that age where life starts taking things from you instead of giving them to you. Hope he can find himself in a better place.

[@yopeepthestyle8308]

30s is when life takes from you? what? 😂

[@jbru9576]

I love Mike

[@Oxyde17]

Gootecks and Mike got me into fighting games might sound crazy to him but its true. Much love brother

[@macnolds4145]

Mike "The Revenant" Ross. Honda's in SFV now, Mike. Fulfill your destiny.

[@GatsuRage]

23:35 so heres whats up... capcom said to him that CPTalk wasn't worth the time and effort... then they shut it down, then capcom sees all the people asking for it and they realize they fucked up so they hit back to Mike asking him to do it again and comeback and he says NO....? I mean sure we all know companies care only about numbers and money and all that crap but we also gotta point it out that at times they try to do what people (fans) ask for even if this wont give them enough money to justify the expenses. Although in the long run they needed the marketing and Mike was a guy who could do just that super well and efficiently, regardless of everything I still think he should've of just take the money and do it because is not about selling his soul out or anything is about living and doing something you love doing and we all know he enjoy himself with that show it was HIS show and it was great.... a real letdown he turn them down even tho he had all rights to do so I still feel it was a HUGE mistake from his part. Lastly I would really like he would see this msg but I know he wont, even tho if any1 who knows him and can reach to him and let him know that all the companies care about money at the end of the day (even arcsys who are an awesome group of people) that doesn't mean you will throw your integrity out of the window if you work for any of these companies, it is a job and if they are willing to pay up crazy X amount of money for your talent it is because you ARE WORTH that crazy amount of money man!

[@jbru9576]

GutsRage well said

[@TPY__]

Lap Chi as an interviewer was trash... Feel like he asked the same question 4 times in a row with just different wording... Mike clearly didn't wanna go in depth. Feel like he shoulda just took the clue and moved into something more substantial

[@Killopotamus]

It comes off as really self-interested. It doesn’t sound like Mikes feelings are at the forefront of the conversation, when it is about Mike.

[@NDAWELOL]

Mike we love you and if you doubt that someone joined the FGC because of you - I`m a real proof that this is true. Capcom Pro Talk was one of the first things that really drawn me and from there on I have watched all the Adventures with Gooteks.

[@leanfist]

legend in the game

[@MrPottsTeaching]

Mike Ross tha FGC Dave Chapelle

[@donniem7979]

Mike Ross is the proper Palpatine we deserve and need. Out of respect for Mike I didn't watch this. I told him I adored him at CEO two years in a row and called him my favourite #4 person of all time. I stopped going after the split from CrossCounter when I noticed the passion was gone due to the "eSports" toxicity seeping in. I wish him well. He may not care that I care about him... but I hope he is doing well.

[@Greez1337]

Damn, is that THE top tier ASMR streamer Mike Ross? Serious note, Schools doesn't make you "smart"...especially American public schools. Anyway, Mike is right, he never left FGC (He streams and chills on his twitch channel enough that if you never found him again until now, you deaf dumb or blind) and it will be here without him. Putting him on a pedestal and clamoring when the dude is just done with that for now feels counter intuitive. We enjoy the soul and genuine attitude he brings; If he can't "come back" with that, what's the bloody point.

[@ElegeantFencer]

it seemed he really lost his passion and meaning in life.

[@ultrainstinctroshi7315]

mans put damn near everything he had into this esports shit and every company said "cool thanks Mike, you can go now". mans didnt get even a fraction of what he deserved for pushing fighting games to these new levels. I wont speak on Mike's behalf, but I know I would of lost all my passion and been lost for quite some time.

[@slylataupe1697]

He did his 40 years crisis 10 years in advance, that’s all... happy to see he seems to have passthrough :) i love mike Ross and i miss his natural talent.

[@Kool212]

We don't need Mike Ross back, but he would be a boon to the scene.

[@dmtmediabrothers]

Man this stories got harder and harder. Life kicks in when j least expect it

[@2hafstylezk]

Damn. Mike Ross got some Phat Moves! N he's in shape!

[@AntarJacob]

wow , very interesting interview for both mr Chi and mr Ross

[@metaf4]

There's a huge difference between we NEED Mike Ross back and we WANT Mike Ross back.......I think the most of us would say we WANT him back.

[@Ryan.A.]

We need Mike Ross to save the FGC but we don't want him because he's too good for us and owes us nothing. What a predicament

[@CadillacBoi07]

Damn, I feel you Mike. We miss you bro. All these other Honda’s is fake we waiting on the prodigal son. 💯

[@skipfuego6339]

There's way better Honda players that were higher than him online...Mike Ross Honda just stood out more

[@CadillacBoi07]

Skip Fuego when I think E. Honda I think Mike Ross. Only Honda I remember seeing in tournaments. You’re talking about online, I’m talking about tournaments. Apples and oranges and opinions.

[@lemueltimbreza]

Mike really took a 180 and is so negative toward himself. I hope you find the help you need and are able to move forward and see things in a brighter light.

[@theycallmejpj]

i don't care whether he is "back" or not, i would just want him to be happy and healthy

[@dirtkills]

I was already into fighting games because i grew up with them but.... mike ross man made me watch games I initially didnt like like sf4 lol then i kinda liked it because of the chance to possibly play him lol but mahhvel 2 mike ross and the max vids is what started it for me lol

[@paulchristian1963]

I miss this guy

[@documentthedrama8279]

when james just walked in, man, that was wholesome AF

[@CaptainAwusu]

I strive to be the dumbest person in the room, every time I turn the monitor on XD

[@BigJeffeDaGoat]

Mike is too good for us and this world

[@myegg777]

Is great to see you again Mike

[@deejay8443]

i left the FGC the day mike did and im only back now cos he pops his head out

[@codylee6963]

Homie been hitin the weights

[@copacetic6440]

I always saw the potential in Mike Ross's Honda. He was doing things with that character in Ultra Street Fighter 4 that no one else was doing. I believe he made it into the top 8 a few times but at that level those guys just counter picked him. I think we all felt like he was being held back by Ultra Street Fighters flawed matchups.

[@Naleb514]

Mike, you are in a position to apply with your own specific point to a contract! we miss your energy mike! I dream of a less scripted sfv, more expressive just like you Mike, but your voice have more power than us!

[@MrPottsTeaching]

Mike Ross represents a pure FGC not a shilling money grab. He had to leave to not be a part of anything but quality. He doesn't believe in an industry not giving their best

[@m.czandogg9576]

The worst part is that if companies put more effort in, they'd probably make more money if done properly.

[@incrediblebrotha4779]

This is ridiculous. STOP BEGGING ROSS to come back to the FGC. It's not up to Mike Ross to "save" the fgc, that's the responsibility of the fgc itself. Its outright outrageous and show's how desperate you are. Let that man direct his life the way HE chooses to. He's not YOUR permanent amusement joystick. Foh.

[@LeAceDash]

Mike been in the gym 💪 !

[@roxastidus]

I am very empty without mike ross

[@TheSuper202]

MIKE ROSS YOU ARE A LEGEND!

[@bubbastevegarcia2459]

MIEK RUSS IS MY NIGGA

[@pyros411]

I LOVE YOU MIKE.

[@MostlyDrew]

lol yo why did Lap Chi put him on the spot like that?

[@loopseeker]

chinese ppl dont have that kind of empathy bro