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Alright, folks, so it’s that time of year again. Evo’s back in Las Vegas from August 1-3. Imagine people from over 60 different countries converging at the Las Vegas Convention Center. A wild party, but instead of DJs, it’s all about fighting games. The energy’s insane. People yell, cheer, do awkward dances when their favorite player wins. The stakes are high, and honestly, I’m here for the drama.
This year – how do I put this? – it’s bigger. Like, massive. We’re talking 16 games now. Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Guilty Gear -Strive-… It’s like a feast for any gamer worth their salt. Oh, and the commentary? Veteran hosts throwing insights like confetti, which, if I’m honest, sometimes go right over my head. But who cares, right?
Ever seen a Cosplay Contest? It’s an explosion of colors and a bit surreal. People dressed as characters from games – some so accurate it’s like they walked off the screen. And then there’s the Artist Alley. Over 100 vendors. I once bought a print there that now sits awkwardly on my bathroom wall. Don’t ask why.
Now, let’s not forget MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Who would’ve thought? Marvel heroes doing face-offs, tag team style. At Evo, you can check it out at the Arc System Works booth. Picture this: DualSense controllers, arcade sticks – like tools of the trade for the modern digital warrior.
Oh, and if you’re a Netflix-and-quarantine kind of person, there’s also the Developer Combat Panel. It’s where you get to see the magic-makers in action. Tune in on Twitch.tv/Evo, if you remember because I often don’t.
FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick! Ever heard of it? Neither did I until now. Sony’s rolling this out – wireless, low-latency, the works. They’ve got a whole Fight Stick Museum going on. You get to drool over it before it’s officially out. Really, this is every gamer’s guilty pleasure.
So, PlayStation’s Summer Sale is in the mix too. Massive discounts on games that make you forget what daylight is – Tekken 8, Mortal Kombat 1, Guilty Gear. Let’s face it, any excuse to max out our storage drives, right?
And don’t walk past the PS5 accessories. Evo attendees snag a 15% discount. Fun fact, if you still have space on your gaming shelf – or not, buy anyway. Free shipping’s like music to my ears.
Oh, but where to watch all this action if you’re camping on your couch? Twitch.tv/Evo and PlayStation Esports’ YouTube is the place. Flip it on, pretend like you understand the complex moves, and maybe scream at the screen a bit.
Whether you’re going all out in Vegas or peeping from home with a bag of chips, Evo 2025 is a scene. Exciting? Yes. Overwhelming? Also yes. But that’s what makes it, well, Evo.
