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So here we are, folks. Evo’s back in Las Vegas—it’s like the world’s loudest, most chaotic family reunion, only with more fireballs and fewer awkward small talk moments. From August 1-3, gamers from over 60 places—real places, mind you!—are heading to the Las Vegas Convention Center. I can almost hear the sound of buttons mashing in the distance. Ah, nostalgia.
Now, if you’re wondering what the fuss is about this year, well, there’s a bunch. They’ve rolled out an even bigger buffet of fighting games—16 to be exact, like Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6. Yup, sixteen. After a while, all those characters start blending in my head. I always lose as soon as I pick the wrong one. It is what it is, right? Anyway, you get hosts doing their insightful commentary thing while we all pretend to understand their strategies.
Let’s talk showfloor. Man, it’s like Disneyland for fighting game fans. Panels, demos, cosplay—wait, quick detour—did you ever think someone could do a Hadouken in person? Some manage it. Kinda. Backtracking, there’s also an Artist Alley with stuff that’ll probably make you spend more money than you planned. Happens to the best of us.
Oh, there’s also this new MARVEL whatchamacallit—I think it’s called Tōkon: Fighting Souls? Playable at Evo and dropping in 2026. They say it’s a tag team thing. All I know is I’ll eventually be shouting at my TV alone again. Sad, but true. Plus, there’s a panel with developers. Probably important for, like, the diehard fans and people who actually know what they’re doing.
Ever heard of FlexStrike? Yeah, neither did I until now. It’s a wireless fight stick—cos sticking friction is apparently a thing. On display for the first time at Evo. Probably looks cool if you’re into that sort of thing. I’ll leave that to your judgment.
Oh, and sales—because it’s not a gaming event without them, right? Discounts galore on PlayStation Store, with fighting games you’ll swear you’re REALLY good at. Until you’re not.
If you’re watching from your couch, you can check it out on Twitch. Or YouTube if Twitch feels too hip.
However you join in, just get ready for a weekend of noise, combat, and enough hype to make you believe, if only for a second, you too can be the ultimate fighter. Enjoy the ride!