Playstation buys Evo

[NaCl man]

Online events for August 2021. MK11 included.

Let the hype begin.


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[AZ MotherBrain]

That’s pretty cool. I’ll definitely be entering strive. Might as well brush up on mk11 too

 

[Arqwart]

While I've been expecting news about EVO 2021 soon, that was NOT what I had in mind. Hot damn and hell yeah.

EDIT: I can't help but wonder what Nintendo's stance will be for including Smash now. Nintendo JP HQ is SUPER against Smash representation that they don't have 100% control over so they were always on edge about EVO. Now that it's owned by a direct competitor, what will they do?

 

[Marlow]

Cool. I'm wondering where this puts a game like Killer Instinct.

 

[Ilthuain]

Awesome.

I'm glad the Cannons are still involved.

 

[Slymind]

Does this mean no KI in future evo events ever?

@edit
Apparently they will accept games from all platforms, which is nice.

 

[NaCl man]

Does this mean no KI in future evo events ever?

It missed out in 2019 from memory. But if its an online event i think they should put it in.

 

[CrimsonShadow]

I'm definitely not gonna miss the "Lul which community should we leave out of EVO and make beg us this year" announcement streams.

If Playstation can stream and promote EVO on their official Twitch and Youtube channels that'd be absolutely huge and bring more visibility for all of us.

 

[Arqwart]

I'm definitely not gonna miss the "Lul which community should we leave out of EVO and make beg us this year" announcement streams.

If Playstation scan stream and promote EVO on their official Twitch and Youtube channels that'd be absolutely huge and bring more visibility for all of us.

Not to mention this has the potential to GREATLY increase the yearly budget. I'm sure Sony is excited at the prospect of tons of ad revenue and profits off entrance fees.

 

[xenogorgeous]

very good news , indeed ! the quality of the prizes will increase, and the management administration tasks regarding the tourney will have much more quality level and professional statements

great victory for all FGC around , no doubt !

 

[supahotbean]

Lmao evo finals for mk11 is gonna be 90% off screen...jk

Commentators:
"There she goes again, and wow she just landed right on him for the 79th time"

 

[DarksydeDash]

This is amazing.

I can't believe after all this time we can potentially have ALL matches streamed

 

[Eddy Wang]

While I've been expecting news about EVO 2021 soon, that was NOT what I had in mind. Hot damn and hell yeah.

EDIT: I can't help but wonder what Nintendo's stance will be for including Smash now. Nintendo JP HQ is SUPER against Smash representation that they don't have 100% control over so they were always on edge about EVO. Now that it's owned by a direct competitor, what will they do?

Shit got real at Nintendo corp. That's a fact.

 

[SHAOLIN]

I don't know how they're gonna do it, but I have this sinking feeling that Nintendo it's going to use this announcement to fuck with the Smash community somehow.

 

[Revy]

I have a feeling that this may backfire.

 

[Crimea]

Playstation Gran Turismo tournaments are great. Hope they bring a similar production quality to EVO

 

[Swindle]

I don't know how they're gonna do it, but I have this sinking feeling that Nintendo it's going to use this announcement to fuck with the Smash community somehow.

To be honest, they probably deserve it.
Weirdos.

 

[Gooberking]

In some ways it sounds cool, but I'm not sure I'm totally on board with a platform owner having ownership of such a significant part of the genre. I'm sure they did it for the people though, and not to cement their stake as the go to platform in fighting games or anything.

 

[NaughtySenpai]

Playstation buys EVO but nobody can buy a Playstation.

 

[trufenix]

I'm not wild that this means another ten god damned years of street fighter 5 but at least the event is saved. Maybe now we can get a decent time slot.

 

[Marinjuana]

Question is if Sony is gonna want to host Smash when it's by far the most popular game at EVO. Nintendo might not want to play ball either, Smash community already on their shit list haha

 

[NaughtySenpai]

Question is if Sony is gonna want to host Smash when it's by far the most popular game at EVO. Nintendo might not want to play ball either, Smash community already on their shit list haha

Best news so far this year.

 

[Ilthuain]

I'm really curious how an online double elim tournament with no entry cost will even work. It's region based, but still, those pools are going to be massive.

 

[SHAOLIN]

To be honest, they probably deserve it.
Weirdos.

Generalization is a dangerous game to play at, you be careful now.

 

[Swindle]

Generalization is a dangerous game to play at, you be careful now.

But it’s part of my charm.
I'm like, super good at it.