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So based on the following image, Nintendo ain't sold on the new EVO either. This seems like corporate speak for "We'll host our own events."

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On the one side, sweet no Smash at EVO to promote match colluding and child diddling. On the other side, even if I didn't watch it, it takes off a bit of the prestige of EVO. It was supposed to be a showcase of fighting game's best, even if it wasn't necessarily the largest event for that specific game, like Tekken World Tour, Genesis, or Capcom Pro Tour for example. Probably just more examples of the soul getting sucked out of the FGC and further proof of what we've lost.
 
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List of games at EVO 2021, so far...
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The largest fighting game competition in the world, EVO Championship Series, has just been purchased by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Newly-formed eSports organization RTS joins Sony in the acquisition of EVO. "Fighting games have been a vital part of PlayStation's legacy and our community since the very beginning, and we've been thrilled to partner with Evo over the years," said Sony's vice president of competitive gaming, Steven Roberts. "EVO co-founders Tom and Tony Cannon will remain closely involved in an advisory role to ensure EVO continues to service the fighting game community and support its vibrant growth."


■ EVO Online Kicks off in August 2021

With the support of world-class publishers, Evo is returning this year as Evo Online, a fully online competition taking place August 6 – 8 and 13-15. Entry will be free, and players in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America* will be able to compete in BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment’s Tekken 7, Capcom’s Street Fighter V: Champion Edition, Warner Bros. Games’ Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, and Arc System Works’ Guilty Gear -Strive- in an open format. The online qualifiers will be livestreamed for fans, and more details will be shared in the coming weeks on evo.gg.

Our collective team is laser-focused on one mission: preserving the authenticity of Evo for the fighting game community and finding creative ways, alongside our fans, to grow the tournament and make its events and broadcasts more fun, engaging and accessible than ever. At its core, Evo will remain what it has always been: an open-format competition that gives fighting game fans from different countries a chance to connect, test their skills, and forge new friendships.

■ A New Chapter in our Esports Journey

For PlayStation, today’s announcement marks an exciting step in our journey to foster the growth of the fighting game community and esports, and support competitive gamers widely on our consoles. Fighting games are hugely popular on PlayStation consoles, with gamers logging more than 1.1 billion gameplay hours in 2020 alone. We’re committed to breaking down the barriers for gamers to compete at all levels and providing a best-in-class, global platform for them to showcase their skills and passion.

We also want to voice our support for Evo's message today about creating a safe and inclusive environment for players. At PlayStation, we’ve always made that our highest priority. As a collective team, we’ll work closely together to ensure future Evo events are safe and welcoming for the entire community.

We’ll have much more to share about what’s coming for Evo 2021 in the coming weeks and months. Read more at SIE.blog.
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Shqueefa said:
Fighting games are dead.
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We know SF6 is in development, Project L might eventually be a thing, we're getting a new "Guilty Gear" game soon, and Skullgirls is finally getting a season pass after 9 years. If that doesn't say fighting games aren't dead I dunno what does.

What is dead is the community that evolved from the arcades and grew the strongest players and strongest competition. Also the breeding grounds for that community to exist is dead what with coroner-chan spooking everyone. All we get now is consoomers spending their government stimmies on nostalgia trips before shelving the game after 3 online matches, and corporation sponsored events that have cup noodle matches and behavioral committees.

Maybe we can get major tournaments sponsored in states that reopened, but that's probably a death-sentence for anyone going socially. In the SEA region they basically have locals without regard to coroner-chan, Singapore I hear has like 40 person weekly locals, but there's no majors to grow to. This is the truest representation of the fgc in 2021 we have currently:
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toallyreel said:
We know SF6 is in development, Project L might eventually be a thing, we're getting a new "Guilty Gear" game soon, and Skullgirls is finally getting a season pass after 9 years. If that doesn't say fighting games aren't dead I dunno what does.

What is dead is the community that evolved from the arcades and grew the strongest players and strongest competition. Also the breeding grounds for that community to exist is dead what with coroner-chan spooking everyone. All we get now is consoomers spending their government stimmies on nostalgia trips before shelving the game after 3 online matches, and corporation sponsored events that have cup noodle matches and behavioral committees.

Maybe we can get major tournaments sponsored in states that reopened, but that's probably a death-sentence for anyone going socially. In the SEA region they basically have locals without regard to coroner-chan, Singapore I hear has like 40 person weekly locals, but there's no majors to grow to. This is the truest representation of the fgc in 2021 we have currently:
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you left out also the revivial of SNK with KOF 15 coming out supposedly either this year or the next. Fighting games is a genre that will not be easily diminished, but it's hard to say the same about the grassroots FGC.
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former smash player zero has attempted suicide according to twitter. (a) supposedly is in the hospital on psychiatric hold.
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you left out also the revivial of SNK with KOF 15 coming out supposedly either this year or the next.
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It's going to be the same bullshit as before: no rollback netcode and/or shitty rollback netcode. The game will not have crossplay and there's a decent chance of Epic Gay Store exclusivity. Then the game will have the usual bullshit with TOD combos and other flashy nonsense.
 
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Next on CancelWatch, tekken got a little too good ass. Reepal "Rip" Parbhoo has committed the final sin by busting out the heated gamer word. According to this link, Rip stole that round and more with his white supremacy. Archives below:

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Rip has of course written his twitlonger. I'm actually kinda disappointed, but tekken players were never scholars.

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The FGC stayed largely silent, though one has come to bat for his defense. We'll see if this is a one chance only thing like Mike Z, or if this truly is unforgivable.

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The twitter responses have been pretty rough on ol' Rip, who originally said it was just a "grunt" sound effect during the intense match. I ultimately don't think Rip will fall, it was a small stream and the outrage seems minimal. What's more fascinating is to see who the mob holds accountable and to what standards.
 
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And complicated.
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They really aren't. You can make that argument for 3D fighters such as Tekken or Dead or Alive, or Virtua Fighter, but 2D fighters are simple as fuck. especially if you're playing old-skool shit like Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo or Street Fighter Alpha 2/3.

Alot of "pros" will tell you it's complex, but most of that shit is just manipulating the mechanics to your advantage because half of that shit is broken with wonky-as-fuck priorities on some moves with some characters, which is why you will constantly see the same 4-5 characters being picked anytime you play anyone online, especially in tournaments.

I could write a book about how some of the "strategies" people in the FGC like to throw out are complete horse shit, starting with almost everything that's on the SRKWiki.
 
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I could write a book about how some of the "strategies" people in the FGC like to throw out are complete horse shit, starting with almost everything that's on the SRKWiki.
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Sometimes its less about these "strategies" being an objective thing and more of a weird meta tool to hype yourself in to a mindset that you can use said tool/move/combo/strategy/whatever to win. A lot of the bullshit is more of a vehicle to keep in the competitive mind set, and at the end of the day, you can't win if you don't play.
 
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EVO News:
It was announced back in March that Sony and RTS had jointly acquired the EVO Championship Series. The first event to kick off the new direction of EVO has been announced by Sony and starts next week! The very first EVO Community Series features 120 online tourneys across the globe with $74,000 in prizing in a variety of fighting games including: TEKKEN 7, SFV: Championship Edition, Guilty Gear -STRIVE, Mortal Kombat 11, Granblue Fantasy Versus, and a variety of other fighting games. Eligible players can conveniently register for online tournaments directly on PS4 — with system notifications now alerting players on upcoming tournament dates and information! For more details and info on upcoming tournaments, check out Sony's latest PlayStation Blog from today.
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SONY's Blogpost
Source: https://blog.playstation.com/2021/0...o-community-series-playstation-4-tournaments/
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Since we announced the next chapter of our story with Evo in March, we’ve been gearing up for an exciting Evo 2021 Online tournament in August. Today, we’re thrilled to reveal even more opportunities for you to play, watch and learn your favorite fighting games as we help kick off the Evo Community Series, a global celebration of the fighting game community (FGC) starting on June 10.

Evo Community Series (June 10 – Aug. 3)
Starting next week, the Evo Community Series features more than 120 tournaments across the globe, $74,000 in total prizing, and more than 100 hours of broadcasts.

As part of this community celebration, PlayStation is hosting three tournaments from June 10 through August 3. Eligible PS4 players in select regions across the globe will be able to participate in these open-format competitions for a chance to vanquish rivals and win cash prizes (details below). Select matches will be broadcast on the PlayStation Twitch and YouTube channels, as well as Evo’s Twitch channel.

Whether you can perform frame-perfect inputs or simply enjoy watching the execution of a tricky combo, this culmination of fans’ commitment to the fighting game community brings together different scenes over a shared love for the genre. Look forward to a record-breaking number of upsets, underdogs, and unforgettable moments at these highly accessible events. Register today on the PlayStation Competition Center or the Events tab on your PS4 console.

Evo 2021 Online (August 6-8 and 13-15)
Ready to showcase your skills on a global stage? Registration for Evo 2021 Online opens today! Entry is free, and aspiring champions in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America* can sign up to compete in the world’s longest-running fighting game competition at evo.gg.

Evo’s biggest year yet is just getting started. We hope you’ll join our community celebration and come test your skills with players around the world as we get ready for Evo 2021 Online! Stay tuned here and to evo.gg for more details in the coming weeks.
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Fight for glory in this pro-am tournament celebrating newcomers and underdogs. Free open qualifiers then swiss rounds will culminate in the winner challenging a pro for bragging rights and cash winnings from a $20,000 prize pool. Gain valuable insight from interviews and enjoy round table talent starring the voices of the community. For details on how to participate and watch, visit: Compete.playstation.com

Kick off a fighting game filled summer against the biggest names in your favorite community with the return of FGC Arcade.

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The Evo Edition of this pro-am tournament celebrates newcomers and underdogs through open qualifiers. Pick up a controller and some wins for a chance to represent your local scene on the global stage. Vote for which characters pros will play, gain invaluable insight from interviews, and enjoy round table talent starring the voices of the community. Look forward to commentators that make even button checks exciting.

Active PS Plus membership required. Must be 18+ and a member of an eligible country. Void where prohibited. See full rules.

Featured Games
Show your moves to turn the spotlight onto yourself in these titles:
  • Granblue Fantasy: Versus
  • Guilty Gear™ -Strive- *
  • Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
  • Tekken 7
*Check back soon to register for Guilty Gear™ -Strive- tournaments!

Schedule
One player from each region will qualify for the broadcast on PlayStation’s Twitch & YouTube channels.

  • North America - East
  • North America - West
  • Europe - East
  • Europe - West

June 10 - Granblue Fantasy: Versus
June 11 - Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
June 12 - Tekken 7
June 13 - Guilty Gear™ -Strive-
June 17 - Granblue Fantasy: Versus
June 18 - Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
June 19 - Tekken 7
June 20 - Guilty Gear™ -Strive-
June 21 - FGC Arcade EU Final
June 22 - FGC Arcade NA Final

Format and Prizing
This event is not tied to Evo 2021 Online qualification.

Register for the free open qualifiers, corner the competition in swiss rounds, and finally knock out opponents in the finals for a chance to challenge your community’s pro. There are cash prizes, but you can’t put a price on glory.

1st $400
2nd $300
3rd $200
4th $100
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Itching for competition and want to get some experience in before the real fight begins? Get a taste of the tension and fury to come in Evo 2021 Online. Players who fight to the top will get a cut of a $19,000 global prize pool as well as special rewards like themes and avatars. For details, please visit: Compete.playstation.com

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Get ahead of the hype in July with regional tournaments for all of the Evo 2021 Online games. Fight to the top of the celebration for a cut of the $19,000 global prize pool and rewards like themes and avatars. Support your favorite players or rivals in Evo’s opening event, even if that means playfully trash talking the competition.

Active PS Plus membership required. Must be 18+ and a member of an eligible country. Void where prohibited. See full rules.

Featured Games
Practice your gameplan with the Evo roster before the main event:
  • Guilty Gear™ -Strive- *
  • Mortal Kombat 11: Ultimate
  • Street Fighter™ V: Champion Edition
  • Tekken 7
*Check back soon to register for Guilty Gear™ -Strive- tournaments!

Schedule
Step into your region’s ring in July (NA, EU, ME, LATAM, ASIA, JP).

June 26 - Street Fighter™ V: Champion Edition
June 27 - Street Fighter™ V: Champion Edition
July 1 - Guilty Gear™ -Strive-
July 2 - Guilty Gear™ -Strive-
July 5 - Guilty Gear™ -Strive- Finals
July 6 - Street Fighter™ V: Champion Edition Finals
July 8 - Mortal Kombat 11
July 9 - Mortal Kombat 11
July 10 - Tekken 7
July 11 - Tekken 7
July 12 - Mortal Kombat 11 Finals
July 13 - Tekken 7 Finals

Format and Prizing
Win digital mementos like themes and avatars regardless of your record.
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Take down enough of the competition to earn cash, a spot on PlayStation’s Twitch & YouTube channels during the elimination round, and a potential target on your tag for Evo 2021 Online.

1st $350
2nd $200
3rd $150
4th $100
5th-8th $50
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This festival of regional events brings together communities to celebrate Evo and the FGC. Look forward to new friendships, rivalries, and that special feeling only fighting games can deliver, with a $35,000 global prize pool on the line. For details, please visit: Compete.playstation.com

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This festival of regional events brings together communities to celebrate Evo and the genre. Look forward to new friendships, rivalries, and that special feeling only fighting games can deliver. You never know what to expect on stream or in the bracket, so choose your character. The $35,000+ global prize pool is one less combo away than you think.

Active PS Plus membership required. Must be 16+ and a member of an eligible country. Void where prohibited. See full rules.

Featured Games
Experience Evo with a selection of the best scenes:
  • BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
  • Dragon Ball FighterZ
  • Granblue Fantasy: Versus
  • Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs Maxi Boost
  • Skullgirls 2nd Encore
  • SoulCalibur VI
  • UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]
Schedule
Dominate your region throughout July and August: (NA, EU, ME, LATAM, ASIA, JP)

July 8 - Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs Maxi Boost
July 9 - Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs Maxi Boost
July 14 - Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs Maxi Boost Finals
July 15 - Skull Girls 2nd Encore
July 16 - Skull Girls 2nd Encore
July 17 - SoulCalibur VI
July 18 - SoulCalibur VI
July 19 - Skull Girls 2nd Encore Finals
July 20 - SoulCalibur VI Finals
July 22 - BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
July 23 - BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
July 24 - Granblue Fantasy: Versus
July 25 - Granblue Fantasy: Versus
July 26 - BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Finals
July 27 - Granblue Fantasy: Versus Finals
July 29 - UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]
July 30 - UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]
July 31 - Dragon Ball FighterZ
August 1 - Dragon Ball FighterZ
August 2 - UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r] Finals
August 3 - Dragon Ball FighterZ Finals

Excel in any of the free tournament brackets to win cash for a celebration of your own. All participants will receive themes and avatars to commemorate their competitive journey.
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Become a main attraction in the qualifiers for a chance to fight on PlayStation’s Twitch & YouTube channels during the elimination rounds.

1st $350
2nd $200
3rd $150
4th $100
5th-8th $50

*Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs Maxi Boost ON cash prize values are awarded per team. For all other games, cash prize values are awarded per player.

Hangout with your favorite communities at PlayStation Tournaments FGC Arcade: Evo Edition* and PlayStation Tournaments Evo 2021 Online Warm-up, then show them a tag to remember.

For the complete overview of Evo 2021 Online and the Evo Community Series please visit Evo.gg.
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