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FIRST ANNUAL NEOGAF FGW EVO 2015 PREDICTION COMPETITION!

I am personally holding NeoGAF's first ever EVO prediction contest. I will be listing a bunch of questions and you have to predict as many as you can. The person who gets the most points gets awarded $20 by me personally!


Here are the questions (finals/top 8 means finals including all days):

1) How many US players will be in the top 8 of Persona 4, Tekken 7 and GGXrd combined?

3

2) How many US players will be in the top 8 of USF4?

0

3) How many “gods” will be in the top 8 of UMVC3 (gods are Justin Wong, FChamp, ChrisG)?

3

4) How many players will cry on stage (whether tears of joys or tears of sadness)?

1

5) Will Ono appear in a cosplay? If so then which character? (getting the 2nd question right will award you bonus points)?

Yes - Alex

6) How many different characters will we see in the top 8 of USF4 (counter picks included)?

8

7) How many different characters will we see in the top 8 of UMVC3 (counter picks included)?

16

8) How many different characters will we see in the top 8 of both the Smash games combined (counter picks included)?

15
(Assuming the same characters in both games are considered different i.e. Sheik in Smash 4 is different from Sheik in Melee)

9) How many fatalities will we see in the top 8 of MKX?

5

10) Will Tekken x SF be at EVO? If yes then name two characters that they will unveil at the event (getting the 2nd question right will award you bonus points).

No

11) Which game will have the highest stream numbers at EVO in a top 8? Bonus question: Which game will have the lowest stream numbers in a top 8? (cannot specify same game for both in order to increase your changes to get at least one right)

Highest - USF4
Lowest - Persona

12) How many players will appear in more than one top 8 at EVO?

1

13) How many grand final bracket resets will there be at EVO?

4

14) Will there be more Season 1 or Season 2 characters in Killer Instinct top 8? Bonus question: By how much?

Season 1 - By one character

15) How many different countries will be represented in the top 8 of USF4?

3

16) Which game will have the longest top 8 runtime? Bonus question: Which game will have the shortest run time in top 8? (Cannot specify same game for both in order to increase your chances to get at least one right)

Longest - Super Smash 4
Shortest - Mortal Kombat X

17) Will any player make a repeat win at this year’s EVO from last year?

Yes

18) Will there be a brand new fighting game announcement at EVO? Bonus question: If so then what will it be?

No

19) At what time will EVO finish at (rounded to the nearest hour) on the final day?

11 PM PST

20) FINAL QUESTION: Who will win EVO for each individual game?

Persona: Tahichi
Killer Instinct: Bass
Tekken 7: JDCR
Guilty Gear Xrd: Ogawa
Mortal Kombat X: Sonic Fox
Super Smash 4: Zero
Smash Melee: Leffen
UMvC3: ChrisG
USF4: Infiltration

Getting a regular question right will give you 5 points. Getting a bonus question right will give you 3 points. Final question is worth 3 points per game you get right.

In the event of a tie, the questions that involved guessing with numbers will be used as tie breakers (ie. who got the closest to the guesses across all questions).

You can post your responses in FGW or you can PM me your answers. Deadline is before the start of EVO 2015.

Answers in red

Edit changed some answers
 
Here are my guesses.

FIRST ANNUAL NEOGAF FGW EVO 2015 PREDICTION COMPETITION!

I am personally holding NeoGAF's first ever EVO prediction contest. I will be listing a bunch of questions and you have to predict as many as you can. The person who gets the most points gets awarded $20 by me personally!


Here are the questions (finals/top 8 means finals including all days):

1) How many US players will be in the top 8 of Persona 4, Tekken 7 and GGXrd combined? 3

2) How many US players will be in the top 8 of USF4? 2

3) How many “gods” will be in the top 8 of UMVC3 (gods are Justin Wong, FChamp, ChrisG)? 3

4) How many players will cry on stage (whether tears of joys or tears of sadness)? 2

5) Will Ono appear in a cosplay? If so then which character? (getting the 2nd question right will award you bonus points)? Yes, as Karin

6) How many different characters will we see in the top 8 of USF4 (counter picks included)? 6

7) How many different characters will we see in the top 8 of UMVC3 (counter picks included)? 10

8) How many different characters will we see in the top 8 of both the Smash games combined (counter picks included)? 12

9) How many fatalities will we see in the top 8 of MKX? 4

10) Will Tekken x SF be at EVO? If yes then name two characters that they will unveil at the event (getting the 2nd question right will award you bonus points). No.

11) Which game will have the highest stream numbers at EVO in a top 8? Bonus question: Which game will have the lowest stream numbers in a top 8? (cannot specify same game for both in order to increase your changes to get at least one right) Marvel the highest, KI the lowest.

12) How many players will appear in more than one top 8 at EVO?
1

13) How many grand final bracket resets will there be at EVO? 3

14) Will there be more Season 1 or Season 2 characters in Killer Instinct top 8? Bonus question: By how much? Season 2. By one.

15) How many different countries will be represented in the top 8 of USF4?
5

16) Which game will have the longest top 8 runtime? Bonus question: Which game will have the shortest run time in top 8? (Cannot specify same game for both in order to increase your chances to get at least one right) Smash Bros 4 for longest, Marvel for shortest.

17) Will any player make a repeat win at this year’s EVO from last year? Justin will win Marvel again.

18) Will there be a brand new fighting game announcement at EVO? Bonus question: If so then what will it be? Yes. Virtua Fighter 6.

19) At what time will EVO finish at (rounded to the nearest hour) on the final day? 11 PM.

20) FINAL QUESTION: Who will win EVO for each individual game?

Leffen SSBM, Justin UMvC3, Perfect Legend MKX, ZeRo SSB4, Kazunoko USF4, KIT Grief KI, Banana Ken Persona, Ogawa Xrd, Nobi Tekken 7

Getting a regular question right will give you 5 points. Getting a bonus question right will give you 3 points. Final question is worth 3 points per game you get right.

In the event of a tie, the questions that involved guessing with numbers will be used as tie breakers (ie. who got the closest to the guesses across all questions).

You can post your responses in FGW or you can PM me your answers. Deadline is before the start of EVO 2015.
 
FIRST ANNUAL NEOGAF FGW EVO 2015 PREDICTION COMPETITION!

I am personally holding NeoGAF's first ever EVO prediction contest. I will be listing a bunch of questions and you have to predict as many as you can. The person who gets the most points gets awarded $20 by me personally!


Here are the questions (finals/top 8 means finals including all days):

1) How many US players will be in the top 8 of Persona 4, Tekken 7 and GGXrd combined?
3

2) How many US players will be in the top 8 of USF4?
2

3) How many “gods” will be in the top 8 of UMVC3 (gods are Justin Wong, FChamp, ChrisG)?
3

4) How many players will cry on stage (whether tears of joys or tears of sadness)?
3

5) Will Ono appear in a cosplay? If so then which character? (getting the 2nd question right will award you bonus points)?
Not on the last day

6) How many different characters will we see in the top 8 of USF4 (counter picks included)?
10

7) How many different characters will we see in the top 8 of UMVC3 (counter picks included)?
18

8) How many different characters will we see in the top 8 of both the Smash games combined (counter picks included)?
4 in Melee, 6 in Smash U

9) How many fatalities will we see in the top 8 of MKX?
5

10) Will Tekken x SF be at EVO? If yes then name two characters that they will unveil at the event (getting the 2nd question right will award you bonus points).
No

11) Which game will have the highest stream numbers at EVO in a top 8? Bonus question: Which game will have the lowest stream numbers in a top 8? (cannot specify same game for both in order to increase your changes to get at least one right)
SFIV
Melee if SFIV is late, otherwise SFIV

12) How many players will appear in more than one top 8 at EVO?
1

13) How many grand final bracket resets will there be at EVO?
3

14) Will there be more Season 1 or Season 2 characters in Killer Instinct top 8? Bonus question: By how much?
More season 2, 2 more.

15) How many different countries will be represented in the top 8 of USF4?
4

16) Which game will have the longest top 8 runtime? Bonus question: Which game will have the shortest run time in top 8? (Cannot specify same game for both in order to increase your chances to get at least one right)
Melee

17) Will any player make a repeat win at this year’s EVO from last year?
Yes

18) Will there be a brand new fighting game announcement at EVO? Bonus question: If so then what will it be?
No, assuming something like Melee HD isn't "brand new". Otherwise yes, Melee HD.

19) At what time will EVO finish at (rounded to the nearest hour) on the final day?
9pm

20) FINAL QUESTION: Who will win EVO for each individual game?
Persona: Soji
KI: CD-Jr
MKX: Sonicfox
UMvC3: Chris
Smash U: Zero
Tekken 7: JDCR
Melee: Armada
GGxrd: Woshieg
SFIV: Momochi


Getting a regular question right will give you 5 points. Getting a bonus question right will give you 3 points. Final question is worth 3 points per game you get right.

In the event of a tie, the questions that involved guessing with numbers will be used as tie breakers (ie. who got the closest to the guesses across all questions).

You can post your responses in FGW or you can PM me your answers. Deadline is before the start of EVO 2015.
No character reveals question! :(
 
New to actually watching competitive fighting games. Im in the uk and interrsted in watching some Evo stuff. Is it like LOL where i can watch it live on twitch? Also do they archive this stuff so i can watch it as and when i have time?
 
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I'lll miss you Blaz Blue. For those that missed it...Galileo vs Dogura. Probably one of the longest emotional rides in EVO history.
Even Maximillian puts it up there as the #1 moment last year

Due to this moment last year, I will cheer for Galileo in whatever he appears in period forever.
 
I want to watch everything but realistically, due to time zones, I'd catch GGxrd, some of MKX, sleep, then wake up in time for SFIV finals. Might be able to watch Smash U on Saturday.

Don't really care who win what long as it's a good show.
 
I will try to watch top 8 for everything. Don't care about who wins anything.

I'll root for Galileo on principle after last year. I used to root for Combofiend when he competed...I got a weakness for clutch players. I was in tears watching the end of Blaz Blue last year. People in the audience were getting dizzy from holding their breath so much during all those moments. If anything ever happens that comes close to that again it'd be unbelievable.

EVO has amazing moments and I'm looking forward to them all.
 
New to actually watching competitive fighting games. Im in the uk and interrsted in watching some Evo stuff. Is it like LOL where i can watch it live on twitch? Also do they archive this stuff so i can watch it as and when i have time?

There's going to be 8 streams on twitch for EVO across 3 days. The official gaf evo thread, whenever it goes up, will give you all the info to watch.
 
DahBomb Contest Submission by Mr. X

1) How many US players will be in the top 8 of Persona 4, Tekken 7 and GGXrd combined? 2

2) How many US players will be in the top 8 of USF4? 2

3) How many “gods” will be in the top 8 of UMVC3 (gods are Justin Wong, FChamp, ChrisG)? 3

4) How many players will cry on stage (whether tears of joys or tears of sadness)? 4

5) Will Ono appear in a cosplay? If so then which character? (getting the 2nd question right will award you bonus points)? No, I don't think he did that at EVO yet. Ryu.

6) How many different characters will we see in the top 8 of USF4 (counter picks included)? 10

7) How many different characters will we see in the top 8 of UMVC3 (counter picks included)? 14

8) How many different characters will we see in the top 8 of both the Smash games combined (counter picks included)? 8

9) How many fatalities will we see in the top 8 of MKX? Fatal after every set.15

10) Will Tekken x SF be at EVO? If yes then name two characters that they will unveil at the event (getting the 2nd question right will award you bonus points). Hell no. Ryu and Kazuma

11) Which game will have the highest stream numbers at EVO in a top 8? Bonus question: Which game will have the lowest stream numbers in a top 8? (cannot specify same game for both in order to increase your changes to get at least one right) Highest USF4 Lowest P4A

12) How many players will appear in more than one top 8 at EVO? 2

13) How many grand final bracket resets will there be at EVO? 4

14) Will there be more Season 1 or Season 2 characters in Killer Instinct top 8? Bonus question: By how much? Season 1. +3

15) How many different countries will be represented in the top 8 of USF4? 4

16) Which game will have the longest top 8 runtime? Bonus question: Which game will have the shortest run time in top 8? (Cannot specify same game for both in order to increase your chances to get at least one right) Longest: Smash 4 Shortest: P4A

17) Will any player make a repeat win at this year’s EVO from last year? Wong

18) Will there be a brand new fighting game announcement at EVO? Bonus question: If so then what will it be? No.

19) At what time will EVO finish at (rounded to the nearest hour) on the final day? 2am EST/11PM PST

20) FINAL QUESTION: Who will win EVO for each individual game?
Xrd: Ogawa
USF4: Momochi
MvC3: Justin Wong
Melee: Mango
MKX: Sonic Fox
Tekken 7: JDCR
P4A: MITSURU
KI: CD Jr
Smash 4: That DK player
 
I might not be going to EVO next year after all, but it would be to hit CEO instead.

Better experience, and it's what my "daughter" kinda wants to do instead. She prefers CEO to EVO.
 
Another EVO question!

So I just got the green light from my boss at Masgamers, the only gaming magazine(yes, paper!) still alive and kicking in Peru(been working for them for some years now writing FGC related stuff), to take their professional equipment(and tons of memory sticks) and bring it to Las Vegas with us and take pictures/capture everything we can/interview everyone we can(as Masgamers, and also as "Ajustando el Stick") and get paid in the process. Is it too late to ask for an EVO press pass?

Thanks in advance!
 
my picks
FIRST ANNUAL NEOGAF FGW EVO 2015 PREDICTION COMPETITION!

I am personally holding NeoGAF's first ever EVO prediction contest. I will be listing a bunch of questions and you have to predict as many as you can. The person who gets the most points gets awarded $20 by me personally!


Here are the questions (finals/top 8 means finals including all days):

1) How many US players will be in the top 8 of Persona 4, Tekken 7 and GGXrd combined? 4

2) How many US players will be in the top 8 of USF4? 2

3) How many “gods” will be in the top 8 of UMVC3 (gods are Justin Wong, FChamp, ChrisG)? 3

4) How many players will cry on stage (whether tears of joys or tears of sadness)? 3

5) Will Ono appear in a cosplay? If so then which character? (getting the 2nd question right will award you bonus points)? no

6) How many different characters will we see in the top 8 of USF4 (counter picks included)? 12

7) How many different characters will we see in the top 8 of UMVC3 (counter picks included)? 21

8) How many different characters will we see in the top 8 of both the Smash games combined (counter picks included)? 10

9) How many fatalities will we see in the top 8 of MKX? 5

10) Will Tekken x SF be at EVO? If yes then name two characters that they will unveil at the event (getting the 2nd question right will award you bonus points). no

11) Which game will have the highest stream numbers at EVO in a top 8? Bonus question: Which game will have the lowest stream numbers in a top 8? (cannot specify same game for both in order to increase your changes to get at least one right)highest: usf4; lowest: p4a

12) How many players will appear in more than one top 8 at EVO?
2

13) How many grand final bracket resets will there be at EVO?
3

14) Will there be more Season 1 or Season 2 characters in Killer Instinct top 8? Bonus question: By how much?
season 1 by 2

15) How many different countries will be represented in the top 8 of USF4? 5: singapore, us, japan, korea, france

16) Which game will have the longest top 8 runtime? Bonus question: Which game will have the shortest run time in top 8? (Cannot specify same game for both in order to increase your chances to get at least one right)
longest: smash 4, shortest: tekken 7

17) Will any player make a repeat win at this year’s EVO from last year?
no

18) Will there be a brand new fighting game announcement at EVO? Bonus question: If so then what will it be?
no

19) At what time will EVO finish at (rounded to the nearest hour) on the final day?
10pm

20) FINAL QUESTION: Who will win EVO for each individual game?
usf4: tokido
marvel 3: fchamp
melee: leffen
mkx: sonic fox
xrd: ogawa
tekken 7: jdcr
sm4sh: zer0
ki: bass
p4a: bananaken


Getting a regular question right will give you 5 points. Getting a bonus question right will give you 3 points. Final question is worth 3 points per game you get right.

In the event of a tie, the questions that involved guessing with numbers will be used as tie breakers (ie. who got the closest to the guesses across all questions).

You can post your responses in FGW or you can PM me your answers. Deadline is before the start of EVO 2015.
 
Another EVO question!

So I just got the green light from my boss at Masgamers, the only gaming magazine(yes, paper!) still alive and kicking in Peru(been working for them for some years now writing FGC related stuff), to take their professional equipment(and tons of memory sticks) and bring it to Las Vegas with us and take pictures/capture everything we can/interview everyone we can(as Masgamers, and also as "Ajustando el Stick") and get paid in the process. Is it too late to ask for an EVO press pass?

Thanks in advance!

http://evo.shoryuken.com/media-registration/
The form "Evo 2015 Media Registration" is no longer accepting responses.

Try using the contact form maybe?
 
This EVO is just crazy. Red Bull salty suite, hundreds of thousands in the pot, 8 streams, appearances by major upcoming games, direct support from multiple publishes, Smash Bros., everything.

It's awesome to see the progression in the community. It always feels incremental every year but this year has really turned up quite a bit. I'm feeling the magic.

The progress has always been incremental, but I feel that it starts with Capcom/Sony's involvement this year which has raised the bar for others to get involved and put money into the scene and into EVO, along with hosting their own type of "cup" events like we just witnessed for MKX, along with outside entities like Redbull getting involved and other eSports organizations now sponsoring fighting game players as they dip their toes into the scene.

The amount of money in USF4 this year certainly raised the level of competition and the amount of foreign players traveling to compete. On the content side, the streamers working with EVO have been gradually improving what they bring us to enjoy along with Twitch as they continue to improve their backend services.

And it's only going to get bigger as new games come out in 2016 starting with SFV.
 
That's this a break down of, DLC?
I am pretty sure it's how much money you have to spend getting all the versions of the games + getting all the characters in the game in its lifetime then divide that number by the number of characters in the game.

So for UMVC3 it's $60 + $40 + $10 (Jill + Shuma) / 50 = $2.20
 
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