EVO weekend showcased many new titles, starting with Project L. Static, shares his firsthand experience playing the demo. He shares his impressions and insights into the gameplay, along with a recap of the captivating Project L events at EVO. We explore Project L’s unique mechanics and discuss its comparison to other popular games.

The excitement continues with Mortal Kombat 1’s trailer at EVO, announcing the return of Reptile, Ashrah, and Havik. We speculate on their roles and gameplay dynamics within the game’s lore.

Guilty Gear Strive showed a trailer about the Season 3 changes, from new special moves to innovative mechanics like wild assault and deflect shield. The announcement of the next character, Johnny, adds to the anticipation, and we dive into the impact of these updates.

Street Fighter 6 offers a sneak peek with the teaser trailer for Aki, sparking discussions on her design and potential gameplay. Brace yourself for an epic collaboration as Street Fighter 6 partners with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, offering exclusive skins and collectibles.

Tekken 8 delivers excitement with trailers for Raven and newcomer Azucena, and we dissect their combat styles and origins. Killer Instinct showcases a free anniversary update, including balance adjustments, improved online play, and 4K support for Series X/S.

EVO surprises with an Under Night in Birth sequel announcement, set to release in early 2024. King of Fighters XV keeps the momentum with Najd’s release date and a teaser for Duo Lon’s return. Plus SNK announces more details about Fatal Fury, City of the Wolves.

Finally, join us as StaticGorilla shares his insight on EVO 2023. We discuss the atmosphere, placements, and his personal impressions. We then discuss record-breaking attendees, the revamped layout, and our vision for enhancing the arena experience.

Hosts

Andres Mirandes

Video gaming runs in his blood and competition plagues his mind. From the earliest days in the now extinct arcades, to the eSports competitive scene, he looks forward to the next game to test his skills. No stranger to rising salt levels.

Jeremiah Ward

Got his start gaming with his two cousins and brother at his aunts house. They had to always play in secret, but he fell in love with fighting games when he got his first taste of an arcade in Maryland. Now looks to grow the community.

Gabriel Medina

I've been playing video games for a while now. I enjoy racing games, RPGs, but spend most of my time with fighting games. My first goal was to get better than my brothers, but now I strive to be better than most while also teaching others.

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