What to Anticipate at the Show – PlayStation.Blog

The Evolution Championship Series (Evo) is back in Vegas from August 1-3. Can you believe it? Players from over 60 countries gathering for some high-stakes brawling. It’s like the Olympics, but for fighting games. The place will be buzzing! The Las Vegas Convention Center will see all the excitement with the most passionate gamers, those folks who live and breathe this stuff—only the cream of the crop takes the top prize.

This year seems to have cranked it up a notch. More games, more commentary, and some inside peeks at upcoming releases. Kind of like a sneak-peek party with people who actually know what they’re talking about.

So, what’s new? Evo’s shaking things up with a whole new list of games to play—16 titles now, can you believe it? Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, and Guilty Gear -Strive- are all on the menu. It’s like a gaming buffet, and no one’s counting calories.

Walking around there’s gonna be a real sensory overload. Industry panels, demos, gaming booth adventures—all there to explore. And don’t even get me started on the Cosplay Contest or the Artist Alley. Ever seen over 100 vendors in one place? Yeah, me neither, till now.

But what’s catching my eye? Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. You can actually play it! It’s this new 4v4 tag team fighter—you know, the kind where your favorite Marvel characters duke it out. And it’s not just about the game; there’s also this Developer Combat Panel. Sounds too nerdy? Perhaps, but if that’s your thing, August 1 at 8pm PT on the Evo Showcase Stage is your spot. Or stay home and watch on Twitch or YouTube, I guess.

And then there’s the FlexStrike—Sony’s first wireless fight stick. Some fancy tech they’re showing off, first time in public. You can see it live if you swing by the Fight Stick Museum. It’s wireless with low latency, or so they claim. Tech talk aside, it sounds cool, right? Plus, there’s a carry case. Because who doesn’t need a new bag for a fight stick?

And here’s a deal—PlayStation is throwing a Summer Sale! Crazy discounts on some big games, all the ones featured at Evo. Also, those attending the event in Vegas get a sweet discount on PS5 accessories. Hope they’ve got extra stock.

Anyway, if you’re not flying out to Vegas, don’t worry. You can catch all the action at home. Twitch and YouTube have got your back. Watch the pros, spot the next big thing in fighting games, and feel like you’re almost there among all those cheering crowds.

Vegas or virtual, there’s so much happening at Evo 2025. Enjoy it, in whatever way you can!