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We wouldn't say that the Street Fighter series is impenetrable. Just about anyone can pick one of the games up and bash out a few basic attacks - but it's often the massive amount of depth that's to be found in competitive play which is too much for many players to wrap their head around. It's always been the case: if you want to be good at Street Fighter, you need to put in some serious time and effort.

With Street Fighter V, however, Capcom wants to make sure that the brawler has the potential to attract a wider audience. Speaking with MCV, brand manager Brian Ayers says that the Japanese company's goal is to "make the game approachable and accessible again", perhaps alluding to the fact that the franchise is commonly viewed as a hardcore gaming experience.

"We really hope that Street Fighter V can bring in a newer, younger audience," Ayers states. He also references the growing esports scene, admitting that while Street Fighter is "relatively underground" compared to more established esports titles, that audience is something that Capcom wants to tap into with next year's brawler. And that's no real surprise, given the lucrative nature of games that manage to settle under the broad esports banner.

How does this sound to you? While we're sure that Street Fighter V will no doubt fulfil the needs of its more serious players, do you think that it could do with being a little more accessible than past entries? Input some complex commands in the comments section below.

[source mcvuk.com, via gamespot.com]