Think you're good at fighting games? If so, you should already have your bags packed and ready to go to the EVO 2008 World Finals. That's where all the really good StreetFighter and other fighting game heavyweights will be this weekend. So, if you think that you're really, really good (or just want to meet fighting enthusiasts like yourself), I suggest you head to the Tropicana Hotel & Resort in Las Vegas, August 8th to the 10th, and try out your luck.
Sadly, luck will not help you against these people. I've personally seen them play games competitively, and all I can say is that I will never be that good at anything, ever, at all.
The international competition that is EVO, also caters those who have a more relaxed approach, and always has machines on hand for non-competition play. Here's what Seth Killian, one of the events creators and Capcom community manager, has to say about EVO:
EVO is hardcore, but of course most of the people there aren't going to win--they know this and still turn out in droves because it's a ton of fun for anyone that loves fighting games. The best players put on a show, there are a million freeplay stations on every fighter imaginable (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters money matches, anyone?). EVO has the biggest cheers, the most heart, the longest history, and is basically pro-gaming the way it looks when it's driven by love and lifelong fans instead of a marketing department.
This year's EVO will have some special additions, such as Street Fighter IV, Super StreetFighter II Turbo: HD Remix (long title is long), and Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom up for anyone to play. I have it from a reliable source, that this may be the only time Tatsunoko Vs Capcom will ever see the light of day in the US. So if any of this is your bag of tea, I suggest that you get a move on!
Someone buy me a plane ticket to Las Vegas. I need to go get my ass whooped by these guys. Unless they have Soulcalibur, in which case I might survive a bit longer.
I had the pleasure of watching the Super Street Fighter II Turbo finals for EVO West in Capcom's booth at last year's San Diego Comic Con. It's amazing how intense a 13 year old game can be, and how the competitors used a wide variety of the characters. One of the highlights was David Sirlin competing, as the version of SSF2T they were using for the tourney was the PS2 Capcom Classics Collection Vol. 2 port/emulation, which he developed (and provided hint tutorials for.) Seth does a good job at commentary too, illuminating the mind games and techniques that the competitors play that casual fighter fans like myself may not be entirely familiar with. It's so much fun to be in a crowd watching those matches.
That last clip was Daigo vs Justin Wong. Its one of the sickest full parry to counter to super combo's I've ever seen. And I've seen a fuck ton of matches.
Why is no one from destructoid going to cover this event? Niero! Make it so!
I remember watching an old video of Magneto doing a ridiculous air combo in MvC2. I dont think it was canned but it lasted a long time. That was from and EVO vid.
@Dyson
"Sadly, luck will not help you against these people. I've personally seen them play games competitively, and all I can say is that I will never be that good at anything, ever, at all."
May I direct you to:
http://www.capcom-unity.com/derek/blog/2008/07/08/perfect_practice_makes_perfect
One day I will be able to play Smash Bros against awesome bastards such as them. I really wish I could get awesome at a real fighting game like Street Fighter. Hopefully when 4 comes out I will get really into it.
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7:09 PM on 08.05.2008
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I know a good few of peeps going. so I still win.
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Like, I'm so far beyond just fapping at this point. Jesus I wanna go so bad.
Why is no one from destructoid going to cover this event? Niero! Make it so!
Didn't even hit the guy. =\
"Sadly, luck will not help you against these people. I've personally seen them play games competitively, and all I can say is that I will never be that good at anything, ever, at all."
May I direct you to:
http://www.capcom-unity.com/derek/blog/2008/07/08/perfect_practice_makes_perfect
I live in Vegas and now I can't even watch people compete. I just want to be there sooo badly.
maybe next time
will it come out for import PS3 or what?
might have to start saving money NOW!
also who was that Ken in SF3?
everytime i see that, i bow down in front of the tv or monitor.
SICK SKILLS!!