Fighting Games Finally Remembered the Fun
2XKO, Tifa, and VF6 prove fighting games are evolving again....
Evo 2026 is over, and Mezza and StaticGorilla join Crashtag to unpack everything they experienced from the show floor in Las Vegas.
What was the atmosphere like this year? Which matches and moments stood above the rest? Did Evo meet expectations, and what surprised them the most? Together, they dive into firsthand perspectives on the tournaments, community, side events, and everything that made this year’s Evo memorable.
The crew also discusses the weekend’s biggest announcements, including Robo-Ky’s arrival in Guilty Gear Strive and the latest character reveal for Virtua Fighter: Crossroads, exploring what these reveals could mean for each game’s future and their impact on the fighting game community.
A new Evo era for Street Fighter begins, 2XKO makes its highly anticipated debut on the global Evo stage, and the fighting game community shows there’s still plenty of love for the classics as Vampire Savior delivers some of the weekend’s most exciting moments. Alongside standout performances, unforgettable crowd reactions, and major game announcements, Evo 2026 proved that the FGC continues to celebrate both its future and its legacy.
Did you attend Evo 2026? What was your favorite part of the event? Let us know your biggest highlight, favorite match, or most memorable moment in the comments!
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.
