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

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…

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.

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.

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/

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

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

Its July. You have 2 days left to register online for the biggest live fighting game tournament EVER! Online registration is MANDATORY, and there will be no in person signups. This might be new information to alot of you, so we thought it should be posted up for the masses.

Head on over to www.evo2k.com/register to secure your place in history as one of the competitors for the Super Bowl of fighting games.

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

AKSYS GAMES AND EVO CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES BRINGS FORTH BLAZBLUE TOURNAMENT!

Get Hyped Once Again!

AKSYS Games, a leading publisher of interactive entertainment products, is very proud to announce the partnership with Evolution Championship Series! To commemorate the partnership, AKSYS Games will be holding its first official BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger exhibition tournament! The tournament will be held from July 17-19 within the beautiful confines of Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Are you ready to take on the world?!

 More after the jump.

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John Choi (left) faces off against Ricky Ortiz at Devastation (photo by Kara Leung)

Last week, Shoryuken.com man on the street Adam “Keits” Heart caught up with once and future Street Fighter legend John Choi to ask him about all things Street Fighter…

Adam: Today I have with me Mr. John Choi.  I believe you are the only man to ever win two Evolution tournaments in the same year.  Is that true?

John: That’s actually not true. Daigo actually won two games one year, but it wasn’t two Street Fighter’s.  It was one Street Fighter and I believe Guilty Gear.  I guess if you consider two Street Fighter tournaments, I’d be the only one.

Adam: So why don’t you tell everybody a little about yourself?

John: Well, I come from San Jose, California; it’s in the San Francisco bay area.  I work in the software industry as an operations manager for Synopsys.  I’ve been in the software industry for over 10 years since I live in the valley.  I’m also a full-time grad student.  My final semester will be finishing up in October.   Pretty much Street Fighter has been my hobby for many, many years and I’m still at it.

Adam: Do you have any real life obligations like family or kids to pull any time away from your hobby?

John: There’s definitely life obligations.  I don’t have any kids or a wife, but full time work and school takes up most of my time.  I pretty much go to work from 9-5 and my class is from 6-10 PM a couple of week nights, then Saturday from 9-1.  So I pretty much work all day and go to school all evenings and then there’s homework, so it takes up a lot of time.

Continue reading after the jump…

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Evolution Championship Series is proud to announce a partnership with Namco Bandai Games. What does this mean for the fans and participants of the Evo Championship Series? Tekken 6: BR will be on hand at the event for all tournament attendees to test out. On top of that, we are holding a exhibition tournament on Tekken 6, to see who the best players are! Make sure you are on hand for this monumental event.

Make sure to make those travel arrangements now!

For the full press release and information, take the jump.

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On Saturday, April 18th, the biggest fighting game competition in history came to an epic conclusion.  Well over a thousand fans turned out to Pier 39 at San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center to watch the battle between the 16 finalists, boiled down from thousands of tournaments across the entire country.

All 16 finalists automatically qualified into the EVO World Finals, but were battling for GameStop prizes, their very own Street Fighter IV arcade cabinet, and a chance to face the best in the world by representing the US in the International Exhibition.  The winner of the US tournament would move on to face 3 masters from the international scene, Poongko, the Korean National Champion, Iyo, the Japanese National Champion, and legendary Street Fighter Daigo Umehara. 

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The details have emerged for the tournament finals to be held in San Francisco, CA on April 18th. The 16 top players who qualified at Gamestop locations all around the country, will square off in this all out brawl.

 This event will be held at:

Saturday, April 18th, 7pm
Fort Mason Festival Pavillion
99 Marina Boulevard
San Francisco, CA

 This event will also feature a mini world tournament where the winner of the Japanese and Korean national tournaments will face off against the winners of the US tournamnet for some truly epic battles. Also in attendance, is the beast himself, Daigo Umehara, who quite possibly is the most famous Street Fighter player ever.

Besides just the Finals, there’s some other cool things to look forward to, like:

- SFIV game play kiosks 

- Autograph signing with Yoshinori Ono, Producer for SFIV, and Seth Killian, Special Advisor to the game   

- Performances by freestyle dance crew and America’s Best Dance Crew finalists, Supreme Soul, live on-stage throughout the night 

- DJ spinning throughout the night 

- SFIV-themed costume contest, activities, and prizes 

- E-Shots photo booth, Venom Energy Drink samplings, Estate LA custom hat experience, Coveroo laser etching experience, and SFIV models  

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The time has finally come. The biggest and baddest tournament is back and we are opening up sign-ups to the masses. Just a reminder, registration is MANADATORY. No in-person signups will take place at the event. The deadline to register is July 12, 2009. If you are looking to save some money, make sure you register by May 31, to save some cash.

EVO Registration Page

Thats right! EVO and Allisbrawl has joined forces to bring you a huge official side tournament in Las Vegas! Allisbrawl will be running the tournament, so expect the crazy turn out, and fast paced action. All participants will be seeded by region and crew. All the rules are listed after the jump. Look forward to see all the Brawl players in Vegas!

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Secure your spot in history as the first KOF12 Champion, and walk away with a brand new arcade machine. Just a friendly reminder, you can’t win if you don’t enter!

KOF12 Registration Page

We have updated the rules for each tournament game. Those rules can be found on the sub pages for their respective games. We have also replaced the old 5on5 STHD tournament with a new, more exciting SFIV regional tournament. Get Hype!

We are getting alot of mail regarding the same questions over and over so I thought I would put up a post with some of the more repeated questions that were asked.

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Super Street Fighter is back with this new tournament game being released on April 27, 2010. This is the sequel to the wildy popular Street Fighter IV. Start practicing up!

Tournament Rules

“HD Remix” refreshes one of the most beloved Street Fighter games of all time. In 2010 Evo is bringing back HD Remix.

Tournament Rules