The untold struggles of esports champions

Being the best isn't easy, and even the strongest competitors need help. Cultivation chronicles the stories of esports stars who take on challenges that often go beyond the games they play.

Season 1

The Call to Adventure

The Call to Adventure

Cultivation S1E1
Darryl 'Snake Eyez' Lewis talks about growing up, winning tournaments, and his favourite game character.
7 min
Tests, allies and rivals

Tests, allies and rivals

Cultivation S1E2
Learn how much knowledge and preparation goes into a game of Street Fighter as Snake Eyez continues his quest.
8 min
Crossing the threshold

Crossing the threshold

Cultivation S1E3
Snake Eyez finally arrives in the land of Street Fighter: Japan.
8 min
The search for balance

The search for balance

Cultivation S1E4
During his training in Japan, Snake Eyez takes a hard loss to a player called AiAi.
8 min
The road back

The road back

Cultivation S1E5
Snake Eyez is back home in Los Angeles. Now it's time to see the fruits of his labour at the 2015 Capcom Cup.
9 min
Ordeal, death and rebirth?

Ordeal, death and rebirth?

Cultivation S1E6
Snake Eyez looks back at the Capcom Cup and to the future, with Street Fighter V close to release.
10 min

Extras

Cultivation: Season 2

Cultivation: Season 2

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An international esports athlete’s career is at stake after a rejected visa prevents him from competing.
1 min

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