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)