What to Anticipate at the Event – PlayStation.Blog

Sure thing, here’s a real human take on that Evo article. Buckle up, it might get a little bumpy.

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So, hey, Evo is back in Vegas from August 1-3. It’s like this massive fighting game throwdown pulling people from 60+ places on the map. And man, these folks are all about the hustle, diving into comps for that shiny champ badge. Seriously, the passion here? You could probably feel it through the screen.

They’re beefing up the games list this year with 16 titles, all the big shots like Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, and don’t sleep on Guilty Gear -Strive-. It’s like they’re trying to keep everyone on their toes. Oh, and the commentary? It’s from setups who know the drill inside out. Plus, sneak peeks at new games and gear — basically, gamers’ paradise, right?

And you know what else? There’s a whole bunch of stuff going on. Panels, demos, all that jazz. But the cosplay and Artist Alley (100+ creative minds, btw) caught my eye. Not to mention the Evo Museum — gotta love quirky flashbacks to arcade days, yes?

Marvel fans are gonna dig the demo for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, I’m sure of it. Picture yourself with one of those slick controllers, DualSense or Razer Kitsune, take your pick. It’s a collab of PlayStation, Arc System Works, and Marvel Games. Who knew this mix would be a thing?

Whatever you do, don’t skip the Developer Combat Panel! Look out for it on August 1 at 8 PM PT. Tune in on Twitch or pop by the YouTube stream if you’re camped at home. Bet it’ll be worth it.

And speaking of tech toys — FlexStrike is in the spotlight, bragging about being the first wireless fight stick from Sony. Supposed low latency tech, PlayStation magic, yada yada. It’s still in show-only mode at the Fight Stick Museum, but you can gawk at it, along with a carry case, no less.

Oh, heads-up — don’t miss the PlayStation Store’s Summer Sale. It’s happening till August 13. Deals are popping off left and right, with heavy discounts on games in the Evo lineup. If you’re on ground zero in Vegas, you get a sweet 15% off on select PS5 gadgets — just wave that secret Evo code and bam, cheaper gear.

For those chilling at home, don’t fret. Just hit up Twitch or YouTube. The battles will be legendary (or so they say), and you’re still part of the frenzy even from your couch.

Vegas or not, the Evo excitement is contagious. Dive in, get hyped, and maybe even bust out a celebratory move or two. Just enjoy, you know?