Because there could be waaaaaay more factors other than viewer numbers.So for those able to view the problem externally, $225K in prize money over N4C and this league event for a game with such a small playerbase, low viewership and poor engagement makes little sense, and people are confused about why so much money is being thrown at such a game, especially at the potential opportunity cost of game which is demonstrably more successful.
-Price difference (60 vs 20).
-23-yo community vs 3 month old.
-Product life cycle. future DLCs.
-Game Pass promotion.
-To own multiple games for gaming events.
-100k would be nothing if R&D cost them 100mil, but 100k would be a lot if R&D cost them 1mil.
-Big data / AI development.
And so on, god knows what picture MS sees.