clem84
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Thought this was significant.
It's not like Nintendo needs EVO for Smash to be a success. Still, surprising move. EVO is pretty important in the fighting game world.
EVO 2022 Will Not Have Any Super Smash Bros. Games Because of Nintendo - IGN
Nintendo has made the decision to not have any Super Smash Bros. game be part of EVO 2022, the world's largest fighting game tournament that is now owned by Sony, for the first time since 2007.
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Nintendo's choice to not be part of EVO follows Sony's purchase of the fighting game tournament in 2021. At the time of the acquisition announcement, Nintendo said that it wishes the show's organizers the best and that it will continue to assess EVO in the future. That decision, at least for now, appears to have been made.
This move also could be due to Nintendo partnering with Panda Global for the first officially licensed series of Super Smash Bros. eSports tournaments in North America.
"Nintendo has enjoyed engaging with fans at past Evo tournaments and wish the show organizers the best with their new venture. We will continue to assess Evo, and other opportunities, as we plan for future online and offline Super Smash Bros. tournament activity.” A spokesperson for Nintendo said in March 2021.
EVO 2022 is currently set to take place from August 5-7 in Las Vegas.
It's not like Nintendo needs EVO for Smash to be a success. Still, surprising move. EVO is pretty important in the fighting game world.