Justin Wong's New Esports Team Brings FGC And Science Communities Together

Justin Wong, a renowned fighting game player with nine Evo championships, has joined Basilisk as the captain of its new Fighting Game Community (FGC) Division. In this role, Wong will be responsible for recruiting players, organizing community events, and creating science-related content for the team. Wong emphasizes the importance of mathematics in fighting games and is excited to be part of "science's esports team." He aims to discover and shape the next world champion, helping them reach their full potential. Basilisk's co-founder, Christopher Bothur, praises Wong as a "competitive genius" and "humble leader" within the FGC. The partnership between Basilisk and scientific institutions, such as The Planetary Society and Caltech's Institute for Quantum Information and Matter (IQIM), is expected to create a bridge between the gaming and scientific communities. This collaboration aims to promote scientific causes and engage gamers in educational and informative content.