What to Anticipate at the Show – PlayStation.Blog

Evo Championship Series – you know, Evo, that wild annual gathering in Vegas where players from like 60 countries get together? Yep, that’s back on from Aug 1-3. It’s basically a real-life video game showdown at the Las Vegas Convention Center. People from everywhere, all pumped up, trying to snag that top prize while fans get their adrenaline fix. And, uh, you can almost smell the camaraderie in the air – weird thought, I know.

So, this year they’ve got a mega lineup with some sweet games like Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6. There’s commentary too – from those voices we all recognize, breaking things down. Plus, sneak peeks at new games and gadgets. I mean, who doesn’t love sneak peeks?

Did I mention the crazy game lineup? Over the years it’s just grown and grown – like it’s got a life of its own. There’s 16 games now, which is nuts! Okay, maybe that’s just me being dramatic. But seriously, Tekken 8 and Guilty Gear are in there.

Oh, and if you’re there, there’s so much more than just games! Panels, demos, a Cosplay Contest – all the good stuff. There’s an Artist Alley too, and walking through it’s like seeing creativity just ooze out of every corner. Hmm… “ooze” might not be the right word, but you get it.

Right, Marvel fans – listen up! There’s this new MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls game, popping up at the Arc System Works booth. I think you get to play using a bunch of different controllers? Details might’ve slipped by me there for a sec. And get this, it has all the Marvel heroes and baddies. No kidding! There’s even a combat panel on August 1, so you might wanna jot that down or, ya know, just remember.

Now let’s talk tech – Sony popped out a wireless fight stick called FlexStrike. The name’s cool, huh? Anyway, it’s all about low latency, which honestly, sounds like magic to me. You can see it at Evo, though the final design might look totally different by the time it’s out. Gotta love prototypes.

Oh, hey! There’s also a Summer Sale going on. Good deals on games like TEKKEN 8 and FATAL FURY. Perfect timing, right? If you happen to be in Vegas, there’s a 15% off for some PS5 gear. Surely gonna tempt some wallets, I reckon.

For those of us chilling at home, not hopping on a flight to Vegas, we can watch everything on Twitch or YouTube. It’s like being there but more comfy – grab some popcorn, settle in kind of deal.

In the end, whether you’re braving the crowds or cozied up in your living room, Evo 2025 promises a real good show. Cheers!