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Evolution 2015 lineup to be announced January 20 at 7 PM PST
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A Pretty Panda
fuckin' called it, man
SFxT
Yep would be a nice lineup
KidA Seven
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Well Kayo is a runway model in Japan. She's friends with big japanese celebrities who regularly appear on television.
Aris can legit say he married her. :lol
Emperor Bohe
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Sf1 is absolutely hilarious when played with someone else. Game is solo broken.
And I would be so hype for Nidhogg.
Edit: oh and they need to do a MVC2 tournament of legends, like the ST one that was done 2 or 3 years ago
Plus she's getting a movie I heard
She plays fighting games?
Dylan Sprouse, he's trying to get into commentary last time I checked
Lmao u srs? We celebrit-esports
Passive Assassin
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shoutouts to renta and the hawaii crew. cool peeps!
SarcasticD
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I learn something new everyday. That's type cool
Troubled Bat
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- USF4
- UMvC3
- MKX
- KI
- GGXrd
- Smash 4
- UMvC3
- MKX
- KI
- GGXrd
- Smash 4
I know right?
I would seriously consider flying out to Evo if it ever made it 
In seriousness though, if we're have an eight-game lineup like last year, these are my thoughts:
Probably locked in:
USFIV
UMvC3
Smash Bros. (draws huge numbers but which one? WiiU for current version or Melee for classic? I couldn't choose between them)
Likely:
Mortal Kombat X (the previous one got into Evo in its debut year)
Guilty Gear Xrd (probably the big game from the anime quarter right now, also BlazBlue in the West will be behind unless CP Extend gets a simultaneous release)
Killer Instinct (second season is still pretty fresh)
Outsiders:
BlazBlue Chronophantasma (CP Extend releases in Japan in April, see above as to why it may not make it, not the first time late releases have affected this series's involvement with Evo)
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax (it is getting an update this month, could we see a second anime game? I reckon it's more likely than BB at this point)
UNIEL (another interesting anime pick, and is still pretty current)
Injustice (with MKX coming out this year?)
King of Fighters 13 (third year in a row? I dunno, fatigue might have set in from last year)
Skullgirls (keeps getting updated, might be a nice surprise, but again the numbers)
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (Namco usually have one representative at Evo and this is the only thing they have at the moment)
Both Smash Bros. games at the same time (it'd be definitely interesting if they did put both WiiU and Melee on)
Slim to Nil:
Any other 3D fighting game (DOA5, VF5, SC5... yeah, probably not, it's mainly a 2D fighters' event)
Any other anime fighting game (let's face it, we probably won't see another Melty Blood moment ever again, sorry my fellow AH3 bros T_T)
If I were a betting man (and I'm not), I'd say USFIV, UMvC3, Melee, GGXrd, P4AU, KI, MKX and TTT2. If they squeeze in another game, maybe Skullgirls or UNIEL? I dunno, that's my two pence on things.
Since I have no idea how many games there will be, I'm just gonna rank based on most likely to least likely. Draw the line where you please, but I drew one anyways:
USFIV
UMvC3
MKX
GGXrd
KI
Melee
Smash 4
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KoFXIII (Because the EVO guys just like the game despite it's numbers)
DOA5 (Because they might want to throw 3D a bone or moneyhats)
IGAU (Because it might still pull numbers and/or NRS sponsorship)
P4A:U (Because they might want to throw anime a bone if they have space)
SFV (Capcom promotion opportunity)
TTT2 (Because they might want to throw 3D a bone)
The last few are not far apart in likelihood for me, and Smash can go either way depending on Nintendo's terms.
USFIV
UMvC3
MKX
GGXrd
KI
Melee
Smash 4
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KoFXIII (Because the EVO guys just like the game despite it's numbers)
DOA5 (Because they might want to throw 3D a bone or moneyhats)
IGAU (Because it might still pull numbers and/or NRS sponsorship)
P4A:U (Because they might want to throw anime a bone if they have space)
SFV (Capcom promotion opportunity)
TTT2 (Because they might want to throw 3D a bone)
The last few are not far apart in likelihood for me, and Smash can go either way depending on Nintendo's terms.
ShinMaruku
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I won't make suggestions until I know what parties are privvy to certain things. Like for example if Boyes is a power broker, my suggestions would shift greatly. So I will wait and watch.
Also no faith in my peers:E
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
- Strong chance for no 3D game unless Madcatz/Markman steps up to the plate again.
- Both Smash games are likely. Probably Melee top 8 on Saturday and Wii U on Sunday, 'cause I don't see them scheduling a 6-hour block exclusively for Smash.
- Is EVO sponsored by MS this year? If so, KI is in.
- KOF is out. Doesn't get the numbers and was teetering on the edge last year.
- MKX is in; Injustice a maybe.
- Xrd is in. Who knows wrt other anime games.
- Marvel will continue to be shrugged off as "dead" despite being a bigger draw than the majority of games that make it in.
- Both Smash games are likely. Probably Melee top 8 on Saturday and Wii U on Sunday, 'cause I don't see them scheduling a 6-hour block exclusively for Smash.
- Is EVO sponsored by MS this year? If so, KI is in.
- KOF is out. Doesn't get the numbers and was teetering on the edge last year.
- MKX is in; Injustice a maybe.
- Xrd is in. Who knows wrt other anime games.
- Marvel will continue to be shrugged off as "dead" despite being a bigger draw than the majority of games that make it in.
It's always gonna be smaller than a lot of fighting games. Western fighting game that's only on a current gen console with no proper last gen stick support isn't doing it any favors.
Karsticles
Member
Agreed with your list. Seeing any of those excluded would be odd.
Ultra Numb
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The announcement I'm most interested in seeing is Melee or Smash 4.
As much as I don't like it, Smash 4 will probably be there instead of Melee. It's the new game and Nintendo will probably be sponsoring - they'll of course want their newest game ran.
I wouldn't be too shocked if Melee got some kind of side event though, similar to PM last year. Just for the views, it's basically free money. They must know about Melee's popularity, didn't it have the second most entrants last Evo?
As much as I don't like it, Smash 4 will probably be there instead of Melee. It's the new game and Nintendo will probably be sponsoring - they'll of course want their newest game ran.
I wouldn't be too shocked if Melee got some kind of side event though, similar to PM last year. Just for the views, it's basically free money. They must know about Melee's popularity, didn't it have the second most entrants last Evo?
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
The biggest reason why Melee has a decent chance is because it doesn't use up the same resources as the other games. It's on its own TVs and consoles (which are still probably available for EVO use); it's just a matter of whether or not there's space and time for it.
I could easily see some kind of compromise being made if necessary, such as 6-minute 3-stock games instead of 8-minute 4-stock. EVO's no stranger to running short sets when pressed for time if they have to.
I could easily see some kind of compromise being made if necessary, such as 6-minute 3-stock games instead of 8-minute 4-stock. EVO's no stranger to running short sets when pressed for time if they have to.
This is my guess too.
Anything else would be a surprise or money hat.
Strong chance that this would be first EVO without a 3D fighter.
- Ultra Street Fighter IV
- Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
- Super Smash Bros. Melee
- Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
- Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-
- Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
- Mortal Kombat X
- Killer Instinct
- Tekken Tag Tournament 2
My ideal line-up, though I have a bad feeling that P4AU & TTT2 might not make it (more so the latter). Atlus is a usual sponsor of EVO & they didn't publish Xrd (for reference, we got BlazBlue last year & P4A the year before, both Atlus-published games), hence why I'm a bit more confident in P4AU & GGXrd co-existing.
EDIT: It was KoFXIII that was Atlus-published, not BlazBlue. My mistake, but the point kinda still stands if KoF doesn't return.
- Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
- Super Smash Bros. Melee
- Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
- Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-
- Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
- Mortal Kombat X
- Killer Instinct
- Tekken Tag Tournament 2
My ideal line-up, though I have a bad feeling that P4AU & TTT2 might not make it (more so the latter). Atlus is a usual sponsor of EVO & they didn't publish Xrd (for reference, we got BlazBlue last year & P4A the year before, both Atlus-published games), hence why I'm a bit more confident in P4AU & GGXrd co-existing.
EDIT: It was KoFXIII that was Atlus-published, not BlazBlue. My mistake, but the point kinda still stands if KoF doesn't return.
AnkiRendan
Member
I'll guess USFIV, Marvel, Smash 4, KI, MKX, Xrd mans DOA5LR.
m_shortpants
Member
USFIV
UMVC3
Smash (Melee or 4 though?)
MKX
Injustice
GGXRD
KI
TTT2
UMVC3
Smash (Melee or 4 though?)
MKX
Injustice
GGXRD
KI
TTT2
DR2K
Banned
That's not how it works. There's no need for melee unless Smash 4 is a complete and total bust. There's going to be a lot of overlapping between players for both games and Smash 4 would draw more new blood.
EVO generally only has room for 1 game per franchise and almost always go with the newest possible iteration.
what if evo does top 4 for melee on sunday instead of top 8? have it on before smash 4 top 8.
apex this year has shown us that there isn't much overlap.
I hope so, while it seems like no one is playing it, it has some of the best Top 8s and I really like the commentators. I just wish Bala and Reynald could make it this year
But the fans would riot if Melee was axed. Plus Smash games are almost completely different between iterations, so having both Melee & Smash 4 wouldn't be that weird.
sixteen-bit
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only 14 more hours to go
ãInaba Residentã
Banned
I just want UNIEL.
Every other game could be Smash Flash 1 and SF x TK, I wouldn't care.
Just give me UNIEL
Every other game could be Smash Flash 1 and SF x TK, I wouldn't care.
Just give me UNIEL
JB-the-Hunter
Member
Don't understand this sentiment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBrvgR-c1VQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm-R7Tlsr5g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejv4MvI0HSE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpU6zwL3hu0
It is most definitely a spectator sport, especially with the much, much, much more unique and diverse character roster. It's not quite as developed as Melee, but at a high level Smash 4 has a lot to offer.
JB-the-Hunter
Member
Under 3 hours.
Oh good. I just remembered this was happening today when I saw the thread.
Thanks
BlazBlue = Aksys-published, not Atlus. KoF XIII was, but never BB. That said, I do see the logic behind your conclusion.
『Inaba Resident』;148288739 said:
I've always wanted to try UNIEL back when I saw the arcade videos, looks like a lot of fun to play and watch. Would be cool if the game could get a spot on the lineup.
Anyone know if the game still getting good tournament numbers? I know a lot of people were playing and talking about it in the first month.
theprodigy
Member
wrong
The Sarcastic Dude
Banned
My Predictions:
USF4
UMvC3
GG Xrd
Smash 4
P4U
Killer Insticnt
KoF XIII
Mortal Kombat X
USF4
UMvC3
GG Xrd
Smash 4
P4U
Killer Insticnt
KoF XIII
Mortal Kombat X
ShadowSoldier89
Member
Persona/Blazblue decides whether I go or not
PadWarrior
Member
No Kirby Fighters? 
JB-the-Hunter
Member
As long as Smash 4, Street Fighter, Marvel and KI are there I'm good.
Passive Assassin
Member
ULTRA TO RUN ON PC