With the overwhelming response we have received from the fans of Evo, we have decided to push back the date of Evo Japan to Spring 2011. This will ensure all the fans of Evo can join us in the land of the rising sun to test their skills against Japanese players.

More details will be available soon

We’re running through the final 8 competitors of all Evo tournament this year right now! Across all tournaments we had over 3000 player signups, making this the biggest Evo ever! Congratulations to all the winners.

Super Street Fighter IV — Top 8
1. Daigo Umehara (Ryu)
2. EG.Ricky Ortiz (Rufus, Chun-Li)
3. Infiltration (Akuma)
4. Mike Ross (E. Honda)
5. Bruce “GamerBee” Hsiang (Adon)
5. Vance “Vangief” Wu (Zangief)
7. Henry Cen (E. Honda, Dhalsim)
7. Shizza (Chun-Li)

Tekken 6 — Top 8
1. Nin
2. Rip
3. Mr. Naps
4. Devil Jim
5. jfj
5. Tokido
7. Crow
7. GMMA Kor

Super Street FIghter II HD Remix — Top 8
1. Snake Eyes
2. DGV
3. Afrolegends
4. Daigo
5. Afro Cole
5. Tokido
7. Alex Valle
7. Ryry

Super SF4 Women’s Invitational — Top 4
1. AAA Kayane
2. Burnyourbra
3. Yellow Gal
4. Lina

Tatsunoko vs. Capcom — Top 8
1. EG Marn
2. KBeast
3. EG Justin Wong
4. Kurasa
5. Psychochronic
5. Royal Flush
7. skisonic
7. Keits

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 — Top 8
1. EG Justin Wong
2. EMP Santhrax
3. Clockw0rk
4. EMP Yipes
5. Neo
5. Crizzle
7. Chaos Nightwolf
7. Regency Rob

Melty Blood — Top 8
1. Yoichiro “Garu” Aruga
2. Stephen “Lord Knight” Barthelemy
3. Antonio “Kusanagi” Medrano
4. Byron “HF Blade” Barzabal
5. Brandon “Brandino” Lee
5. Yuji “Yat” Tanaka
7. James Xie
7. Eric “Numakie” Gutierrez

G4 AND CAPCOM TO PROVIDE UNPRECEDENTED COVERAGE OF EVO 2010 WORLD FIGHTING FINALS

45 Hours of Live Online Streaming on G4tv.com Plus an X-Play Special Gives Fans Total Access to the Fighting Game Action From Las Vegas

X-Play vs. Capcom:  EVO 2010 World Fighting Finals Premieres Tuesday, July 20 @ 6:30pm

Los Angeles, CA, July 2, 2010 – Fans of fighting series “Street Fighter” and “Marvel vs. Capcom” prepare for battle as G4 is set to rock your virtual world. This July 9-11 the greatest virtual gladiators known to man will descend upon Caesar’s Palace Resort and Casino in Las Vegas for EVO 2010, the world’s most impressive fighting game competition, and G4 will provide coverage of the three-day tournament as never before. 45 hours of live streaming coverage at [url]http://G4tv.com/EVO[/url]  and a 30-minute X-Play special airing on July 20th makes G4 the place to be for the most comprehensive coverage of this year’s massive competition. Read more…

The deadline for registering for Evo 2010 is rapidly approaching. Online registration is mandatory, so you must register before the event. This year the cutoff date for Evo 2010 online registration is July 5th, 2010, at 11:59pm pst. If you haven’t done so, register now before you forget about it over the holiday weekend.

EVO2K REGISTRATION PAGE

This is especially important if you have won a EVO 2010 Seed. You STILL need to register to be awarded the seed.

Also, anyone bringing anything into the Bring Your Own Console area, that isn’t a console (Arcade machines, monitors, stream setups, pcs), Must have MrWizard’s approval to do so. Please private message him on SRK or email him at mrwizard@evo2k.com to let him know your intentions. This is to preserve the integrity of the ballroom and the power that is allowed into the breaker. You will be turned away at the event if you do not have approval.

Yes you can still get a hotel room at Caesars for $149, if you call 866-227-5944 and ask for the Evolution 2K rate. The rate code is SCEV20 (The 0 is a zero).

Don’t delay, Evo is fast approaching!

Evo is the biggest and awesomest tournament to ever hit.

Additionally, you can book online as well.  Go to https://www.harrahs.com/CheckGroupAvailability.do?propCode=CLV&groupCode=SCEV20 to do so!

In honor of Ken Masters new “cowboy” alternate costume in Super Street Fighter IV, the cowboy-loving crew at Stetson has created his real life cowboy hat!

The hat was custom-built by Stetson from the in-game models, and comes with a not only a hand-made leather hat band, but also an inscription: “Made by Stetson especially for Ken Masters.” Stetson’s motto is actually “Made of America” which I have to say is a pretty perfect fit for blonde, California-dreaming, convertible driving, blonde-wife loving Ken Masters (even if he is actually 1/4 Japanese).

How can the Street Fighter-loving rodeo riders of the world get one? With only three in existence, it’s going to be tough. I’ve staked my claim, one his headed for Ono-san’s head, and the other? Stetson is offering it as a prize to the top-finishing Super SFIV Ken player at EVO 2010! You must play Ken for the entire tournament, and you must choose his alternate “Cowboy Ken” outfit.

The EVO Championship Series is proud to reveal that the 2010 World Finals will also feature Marvel Vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, playable by the general public for the first time anywhere. Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 producer Ryota Niitsuma will also be making a special appearance alongside his new game, so stop by to play it for yourself and tell him what you think!

In addition, EVO proudly announces the Mad Catz® Street Fighter IV Arcade FightStick™ Tournament Edition as the official controller for the EVO 2010 World Finals. “Tournament players world-wide have turned to Mad Catz® Tournament Edition controllers for their premium components and impeccable build quality,” said Tom Cannon, founder of the EVO Championship Series. In support of EVO’s spirit of top-level competitive play, Mad Catz® will contribute to the Super Street Fighter IV cash prize and produce a super-limited run of exclusive Tournament Edition “golden sticks” to be awarded as prizes to the top eight competitors in the Super Street Fighter IV tournament. The only way to get one of these sticks is to place in the top eight, so practice up! For more information on Mad Catz® products please visit madcatz.com.

All three days of tournament action will be streamed live on the Internet. To produce the live stream, EVO has partnered with Level|Up, universally renowned for their pro-gaming broadcast expertise and ability to make all the amazing on-screen action accessible to a global audience. For more information about Level|Up, please visit levelup-series.com.

Just a few updates from Evo.

Vuvuzelas are banned at EVO2010. They are the loud horns that are appearing at World Cup soccer matches. Any person in possession of one of these will be immediately ejected from the tournament hall for the weekend.

We are changing the ultra rule in regards to winning a match. The winner will be allowed to change the ultra, but has to pick his ultra before the loser has to pick theirs. This will not affect a blind pick selection for game 1 of a set. Blind is still character and ultra blind off the bat.

During the Bang the Machine screening, there will be NO CELL PHONES or CAMERAS allowed in the hall. This is a unreleased movie and we are treating it like one. Any person in possession of one of these items will not be admitted. Please leave them in the car or hotel room as we will not be holding on to them for you.

Just a quick update that all of the stick sacks should be shipping this week. Be on the lookout for yoru stick sack! Camp your mailbox if you have to!

Once a year, for over a decade, the greatest fighting gamers have come together from around the world. On July 9th, they will assemble again at Caesar’s Palace Resort and Casino for EVO 2010. EVO 2010 is the world’s largest fighting game competition, and will host thousands of the world’s top players as they battle for the championship on today’s hottest fighting games, including Super Street Fighter IV, Tekken 6, Tatsunoko Vs Capcom, Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, Melty Blood: Actress Again, and Marvel Vs. Capcom 2, plus a special women’s invitational Street Fighter event.

EVO 2010 World Finals will feature:

• The world’s largest Super Street Fighter IV competition
• Competitors from over 20 countries (and counting)
• Special appearance by Super Street Fighter IV producer Yoshinori Ono
• An all-star contingent of top Japanese players, including 2009 world champion Daigo Umehara, Tokido, and more.
• More special surprises to come!

The passion, dedication, and amazing skills of the world’s greatest fighting gamers have created a competitive legacy like nothing else in gaming, so come to Vegas and be a part of the magic, the action, and the history. You can register to compete at http://evo2k.com/register, or if you just want to watch, spectators can attend the event for free, and are welcome to play games at one of the dozens of freeplay and demo stations. For those who can’t make it to Vegas in person, EVO 2010 will also be streaming live all weekend. The live stream will feature non-stop tournament matches between top players, with live crowd audio accompanied by expert commentary to explain all the onscreen action.

Australia’s first-ever Evo Qualifier event has concluded! Winning top honors and fully paid trips to Las Vegas for Evolution are Daigo Umehara and Humanbomb, in 1st and 2nd respectively. Check out the EVO APAC website for details, and their justin.tv stream site for some archived footage of the event. See you in Las Vegas!

EVO APAC Finals, Super Street Fighter IV Top 5

1. Daigo Umehara (JPN)
2. Humanbomb (NSW)
3. ToXY (VIC)
4. naruga (VIC)
5. robsux (NSW)
5. wizbore (NSW)

That’s right! For a very limited time, you can get your official Evo branded stick sack. We are opening up the orders for people who may not attend Evo, to not miss out on this once in a lifetime offer.

These are courier style polyester bags with short carry handles and an adjustable shoulder strap. The bag is perfectly sized for either the MadCatz TE stick or large Hori sticks like the Real Arcade Pro. This is a slim, light-weight bag that makes it a lot easier to carry your stick around with you instead of leaving it lying some place to get stolen or stuffing it in a bulky backpack.

Order one before you are too late and they are gone forever! NO INTERNATIONAL ORDERS. The last day to order is June 6th at 11:59 pm pst.

EVO STICK SACK ORDERING PAGE

It might be your first time going to Evo, or you might be a seasoned veteran, but it is always good to take a refresher course on all the things you might not know about Evo 2010.

This FAQ answers the most common questions people have about the event, so you don’t have to waste time searching for answers on the forum or emailing us.

One of the most common asked questions is “Im attending the event with a friend, is spectating free?”

Why YES it is free to watch and be a part of the biggest fighting game event in the world. Show up to support your favorite players or to have a great time!

You can read more about Evo on the FAQ page.

Attention all media attendees! We have opened up our media registration page, so that all qualified media can grab a badge and be ready to cover the biggest event of the year! Hurry up and register before July 5th, 2010 to be assured access to the event. There will be NO on-site media registration. Also, a press badge does not let you play in Evo 2010 official tournaments, it only lets you cover the event.

Head on over to the registration page now to secure your badge.

Evo Media Registration Page

The deadline for early bird registration for the Evo Championship Series ends tonight at Midnight PST. This is your chance to save $20 for the year’s biggest tournament. Head on over to the evo2k.com website to register before its too late!

Just a reminder, registration is MANADATORY. No in-person signups will take place at the event. The deadline to register is July 5, 2010.

Remember, legendary player Daigo will be in attendance to take all of your monies.

Evo2k Registration Site …

UPDATE: THIS OFFER IS EXTENDED THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND!

Also, after a long haitus, Bang the Machine will be making a comeback to Evolution this year. Profiling the lifestyles of some of the Street Fighter II tournament scene’s top competitors, the documentary follows them from Sunnyvale to Las Vegas as they duke it out for the right to secure a spot on Team USA. The prize-a trip to Japan, home of the world’s most advanced video gaming culture, and the chance to take on the best in a championship match between the two national teams. While capturing the testosterone and near-obsessive intensity of the slick-fingered youths, director Tamara Katepoo also brings a sociological eye to the hierarchical politics rife in the East Coast / West Coast cliques, exposing a conflict that resurfaces in a volatile Tokyo showdown that threatens to tear apart Team USA. BANG THE MACHINE presents a refreshingly entertaining, insightful portrait of a youth culture tapped by a flourishing gaming industry larger than Hollywood. Intriguingly, it is a culture where the racial power structures of society at large are inverted (Asian Americans command the most respect, while the most feared and admired are the Japanese) and where American identity emerges precisely when they are confronted by a foe more foreign than any amongst them,

Executive Producer Peter Kang will be on hand to field any questions you might have about the movie. No recording devices of any kind are allowed.

Two more tournaments have been added to the list of tournaments that will get seeded at Evo 2010 for placing high.  EvoAPAC which is Austrailia’s huge tournament will be offering seeds to the top 2 finishers at their event. So if you live in Australia or surrounding countries, make sure to check out this tournament in action. The second event that is getting Evo seeds is East Coast Throwdown 2. This event is one of the East Coast’s biggest events and it happens in May. Both of these events will be huge, and not to be missed.

For more information about those events, check out the following threads: EVO APAC and EAST COAST THROWDOWN 2.

The Evolution Championship Series and Midwest Championships are proud to bring you a crazy opportunity for people attending both events. The top two placers from every Evo game that is present at Midwest Championships will receive a seed at the Evo World Championships in July 2010 in Las Vegas. Midwest Championships is one of the longest running major tournaments out there, we are happy to offer this opportunity to them for their players to showcase what the can do at their event.

For all information on Midwest Championships, please visit THIS THREAD over at Shoryuken.com.

See you all at MWC!

The time has finally come. Get your wallets ready as the biggest and baddest tournament is back and we are opening up sign-ups to the masses. Just a reminder, registration is MANDATORY. No in-person signups will take place at the event. The deadline to register is July 5, 2010 @ 11:59PM PST. If you are looking to save some money, make sure you register by April 30, to save some cash.

Do not delay in signing up for best tournament of the year!

EVO Registration Page

One Weekend, Six Tournaments, 60,000 Matches 

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – January, 28 2010 – The Evolution Championship Series is back in a big way.  Fighting game gladiators and fans from around the world will gather at the historic Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada, from July 9-11 for the world’s largest open fighting game tournament.  For over a decade, the EVO Championship Series has hosted the ultimate showdown between the best and brightest fighting gamers from around the world to determine the champions of the year’s hottest fighting games.

EVO’s 2010 featured game lineup is bigger than ever!  This year, EVO will host a competition featuring the highly anticipated Super Street Fighter IV along with Tekken 6, Tatsunoko VS. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars, Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, Marvel vs Capcom 2, and a final game to be decided by the players’ own vote.  As a part of its 10-year fighting tradition, EVO is an open competition that accepts all challengers.  If you have the skills, all are welcome to accept the challenge and take the title. 

In addition to the competitions, EVO 2010 will also feature a variety of very special guests, exclusive hands-on game demos, our famous exhibition matches, a giant free-play area, and more. Don’t delay! Book your ticket to Las Vegas today and become a part of the biggest and baddest fighting game party in the world!

To vote for the final EVO 2010 game, head to http://www.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=223810

For more information, check out http://evo2k.com/

Evolution 2010 is coming, and you need to be there. No where else can you experience the thrill of open tournament play on this scale. Thousands of players from all over the world will come to test their skills, and stay to enjoy the biggest display of fighting game talent of the year.

Now, you can bring your travel plans to the world’s premier fighting game event one step closer to fruition. Evo2k10 will take place in Las Vegas’ famous Caesars Palace resort from July 9th until July 11th. Starting today, you can secure your place in history by reserving your room at Ceasars under Evo’s discounted group rate website.

There are simply no substitutes to staying in the hotel where the event is taking place. If this is your first trip out to see or participate in the festivities, remember that splitting your room with a handful of friends or community members can save you a ton of dough. On top of this, the Evo-block of rooms will all be in the newly renovated Forum or Palace Tower areas of the hotel, so you’ll be staying in style. These rooms even have an LCD television behind the bathroom mirror, so you can get your bathroom Marvel on!

Be sure to book your room quickly, as these will sell out fast. You won’t want to be stuck in a different hotel!

We are proud to announce that the event everyone has been raving about is back in action! The Evolution 2010 Main Event will be held on July 9-11, 2010 at the fabulous Caesar’s Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Evolution Championship Series represents the largest and longest-running fighting game tournaments in the world. Evo events bring together the best of the best from around the world in a dazzling exhibition of skill and fun, as players and fans gather to honor the competitive spirit in an open format and determine a champion.

Caesars Palace is one of the world’s best known resort casinos, celebrating the glory that was the Greece, and the grandeur that was Rome, in an 85-acre destination location that sets the standard for excitement and luxury. Reigning at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, Caesars Palace ranks among the world’s top luxury resorts known for the originality and beauty.

Don’t delay!  Mark it on the calendar, and inform everyone you know, Evolution 2010 is back and badder than ever!

We still have a few boxes left over from Evo, and we decided to discount them 50% to clear out the final stock. This means you end up getting the super deal. If you wonder what life was like before Street Fighter IV, this is your shot to see some of the best players duke it out for the title.

Hurry before they are gone forever!

 DVD Ordering Page

The first drop of tournament videos are now available to IGN Insider subscribers. For now they have the grand final matches in Street Fighter IV, HD Remix, and Marvel vs. Capcom 2, but they will be updating their content every week to include all of the finals of all tournaments, plus pool play from Street Fighter IV, Soul Calibur IV, and more! All of this is in true HD that you can watch in your browser or download for offline viewing.

If you’re not already a subscriber, you can get a 25% discount by clicking the IGN Insider banner to the right.

Ladies and gentlemen, here are your Evo2k9 winners:

Street Fighter IV
1) Daigo Umehara (Ryu)
2) Justin Wong (Rufus, Balrog, Abel)
3) Ed Ma (Akuma, Zangief)
4) Sanford “Santhrax” Kelly (Akuma, Cammy)
5) Long “ShadyK” Tran (Akuma)
5) Eduardo “Vvv scrub” Perez-frangie (Balrog, E.Honda)
7) Takashi “Dan from Japan” Hukushi (Ryu)
7) Ricky Ortiz (Rufus)

SSF2T HD Remix
1) Hung “Afro Legends” Nguyen (Balrog, Dee Jay)
2) John Choi (Ryu)
3) Damien “Damdai” Dailidenas (Ken, Zangief)
4) Graham Wolfe (Balrog)
5) David Sirlin (Fei Long, Cammy, M.Bison)
5) Louis “Thelo” Paquin (E.Honda)
7) Alex “CaliPower” Valle (Ryu)
7) Alex “Sin” Salguero (Dhalsim)

Marvel vs Capcom 2
1) Sanford “Santhrax” Kelly
2) Justin Wong
3) Michael “IFC Yipes” Mendoza
4) Bill “Deus” Wellman
5) Marc “Madbooface” Ansay
5) SooMighty (Magneto/Storm/Psylocke)
7) Jay “Ytwojay” Son (Magneto/Storm/Psylocke)
7) Erik “SmoothViper” Arroyo

SF3 3rd Strike 2-on-2 Teams
1) Justin Wong (Chun Li) and Issei Suzuki (Yun)
2) Jimmy “Emphynaps” Tran (Urien) and Rommel (Yang)
3) Mark “Mopreme” Rogoyski (Ryu) and Ryan “Fubarduck” Harvey (Chun Li)
4) Alex “CaliPower” Valle (Ken) and J.R. Rodriguez (Akuma)
5) Lee Cephas (Dudley) and Starboy (Ken)
5) Amir (Chun Li) and Thomas (Ibuki)
7) Mike “Mike Z” Zaimont (Makoto) and Sanchez (Alex)
7) Hsien Chang (Yun) and Ricky Ortiz (Chun Li)

Guilty Gear XX: Accent Core Plus
1) Latif (Eddie)
2) Marn (Eddie, Jam)
3) FlashMetroid (May)
4) Hellmonkey (Baiken)
5) Elvenshadow (Faust)
5) Senkei (Faust)
7) Wuku (Testament)
7) Joe Higashi (Chipp)

Soul Calibur 4
1) malek (Ivy)
2) KDZaster (Cassandra, Astaroth)
3) thugish_pond (Amy, Hilde)
4) Ceirnian (Hilde)
5) Omega (Zasalamel, Nightmare)
5) RTD (Hilde)
7) AlphaMale (Voldo)
7) Dreamkiller (Amy)

Street Fighter IV Regional Team Exhibition
1) Team East Coast
2) Team Wildcard
3) Team Southwest
3) Team SoCal
5) Team Midwest
5) Team Northwest
5) Team Southeast
5) Team NorCal

In perhaps the closest final matchup in Evolution history, Daigo Umehara’s Ryu defeated Justin Wong’s Balrog 2-3, 3-2, to take the Evo 2009 Street Fighter IV title. After some early struggles, Justin surprised everyone by switching to Balrog. The move paid off, as Justin was able to win the first set of the finals, avenging his earlier loss to Daigo in the tournament. The final set of the match came down to the final game. In the end Daigo’s strong positional play allowed him to squeek by and take the title.

Top L.A. player Ed Ma, who placed second in the recent U.S. Super Battle Opera qualifiers, proved that he’s still got the stuff by placing 3rd.

If you missed the action, you’ll be able to download HD videos of all the top Evo matches on IGN starting this Friday, July 24. Not all the matches will be up immediately but will be posted over the next few weeks. Once they ready for download, they can be easily found on the IGN homepage. As an IGN Insider, you will get unlimited HD downloads of all available matches as well as other IGN benefits.

If you’re not lucky enough to be here in Vegas with all of us, you can catch all the action from your own browser. Check the Evo live broadcast site throughout the weekend for live streamed matches, bracket updates, and photos of the event.

Evo traditionally produces a DVD capturing the highlights of our annual festivities. Instead, this year we’re really excited to bring you a faster, better way to relive your favorite Evo moments: we’re teaming with IGN Insider to produce and host the post-tournament matches that we would normally ship to you on a DVD.

Basically for you guys this mean higher quality Evo content at a quicker pace and cheaper price. Match footage will of course be direct-feed in HD with crowd audio and commentary, and will go online with clickable brackets and other fun stuff. You get all this not for our usual DVD price of $30 to $60, but for just 15 bucks (I’m doing my best Billy Mays here, does it show?), which is a 25% discount off IGN’s usual rate. Who loves ya? Finally, on top of all the EVO juice, you’re still an IGN Insider for a year, which means you get a bunch of other stuff for free all year. That’s not just “cheaper,” that’s just straight up cheap–no brainer for any big fighting game fan.

We’ve been working really hard for nearly a year to make this the best, most visible EVO ever, so get hype, and tell a friend, and show IGN that fighting games DO still matter (and that they should be doing more coverage of them) by signing up.

Here we go people.  I hope you’re ready because this is going to be a wild ride.  One weekend.  6 tournaments.  50,000 matches.

On July 17th, the world’s largest and longest-running fighting game competition returns to Sin City at the Rio Resort and Casino. The heart, history, and unbelievable skills of the fighting game community will be on display as the planet’s top fighting gamers assemble from around the globe to duke it out on today’s hottest games, including Street Fighter IV, Soul Calibur IV, Marvel Vs Capcom 2, Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, Guilty Gear XX: Accent Core, Street Fighter III: Third Strike, and a special BlazBlue exhibition.

EVO 2009 World Finals will feature:

• Special appearance by Street Fighter IV producer Yoshinori Ono
• The world’s largest live Street Fighter IV competition
• Tekken 6 playable on console
• Watch all the action streaming live, for free, featuring top players and expert commentary
• The best players from around the US and the world, including Japan’s legendary champion Daigo Umehara
• The newest build of Tatsunoko Vs Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars
• First publicly playable Marvel Vs Capcom 2 for X360 and PSN
• Complete coverage from IGN Insider, recording HQ, direct-feed tournament matches available for download following the event
• And more!

Spectators can attend the event for free, and are welcome to play at one of the dozens of freeplay stations.  For those who can’t make it to Vegas, EVO 2009 will also be streaming live all weekend.  The live stream will run all day from July 17-19th, and feature non-stop tournament matches between top players, with live crowd audio accompanied by expert commentary to explain all the onscreen action.

The stream can be found at http://www.evo2k.com/live , http://www.shoryuken.com and http://www.capcom-unity.com

The 2009 EVO Championship Series is powered by Capcom, Namco-Bandai, and PlayStation 3