It's an academy tradition: They take 10 or so volunteers from the senior class to compete in a all out death match where the winner is guaranteed an officer rank in the military.
Hux had not only volunteered but was one of the most brutal/ruthless competitors in the 'Game's' history. Recording of his game are often shown as training for next years volunteers.
Kylo happens upon these recording and has to rethink his 'General Hux is weak/useless' mentality.
++ Hux was considered the underdog in his Game and took everyone by surprise ++ Hux is very proud of this ++ (if going the Kylux route) Kylo is kinda turned on by how vicious Hux was
Gen or Kylux - Hux was the winner of a 'Hunger Games' type competition
Hux had not only volunteered but was one of the most brutal/ruthless competitors in the 'Game's' history. Recording of his game are often shown as training for next years volunteers.
Kylo happens upon these recording and has to rethink his 'General Hux is weak/useless' mentality.
++ Hux was considered the underdog in his Game and took everyone by surprise
++ Hux is very proud of this
++ (if going the Kylux route) Kylo is kinda turned on by how vicious Hux was