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Hey, so Evo is back in Vegas! From August 1-3, that’s where all the action’s happening. Gamers from over 60 countries – yes, a ton – will flock to the Las Vegas Convention Center. It’s like a massive reunion for fighting game buffs. Who’s bringing home the title? Only the best of the best, duh.
This year’s lineup? Expansive. New fighting games, some old favorites, and talks by commentary pros who might just drop some knowledge bombs. Oh, and sneak peeks at future games and hardware. Bet you’d love that if hacking away on controllers is your thing.
Now, speaking of games, Evo has upped its game. 16 titles now, can you believe? Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Guilty Gear -Strive-… all the heavyweights. I lost count – was supposed to be ten or something, but who’s counting?
Right, never been to an Evo show? It’s like Disneyland for gamers. There’s the Cosplay Contest and an Artist Alley with a crowd of vendors. Seriously, it’s a hundred or more! And this cool Evo Museum – Think gaming history 101. Got sidetracked just thinking about it.
Now brace yourself, here’s a new one: MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls. First time playable, at the Arc System Works booth. Controllers galore – DualSense, Razer Kitsune, and NACON Daija. It’s dropping in 2026. That’s like… tomorrow for gamers, right?
Btw, there’s this Developer Combat Panel on August 1, 8pm PT. It’s online too! Catch it live on Twitch or YouTube. Thought I’d mention it since who doesn’t love free stuff?
Oh, and then there’s this new FlexStrike wireless fight stick from Sony. It’s got some fancy tech called PlayStation Link. Debut showing at Evo. Too bad, it’s just a display piece for now. They keep tweaking it, so don’t get too attached to what you see. Life’s full of mystery.
Ah, sales! Who can resist a good summer sale? PlayStation’s got deals till August 13. Tekken 8 gets a 50% cut. And if you’re at Evo? Special discounts on PS5 accessories. Direct from PlayStation. 15% off. Yeah, there’s a code, so don’t lose it.
Finally, if you’re like me and tuning in from a couch, jump on Twitch or YouTube. See all the top players sparring. Might even connect with other fans in the comment threads. Or just enjoy watching the global talent – trust me, it’s thrilling.
And there you have it – a messy, chaotic, and hopefully insightful ramble on what’s up at Evo 2025. Have fun, whether you’re in Vegas or just chilling at home!