evo 2019
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Perfect Character Balance Is ‘Boring,’ Says Samurai Shodown Director
During Evo 2019, I sat down with Samurai Shodown director Nobuyuki Kuroki to discuss his work on the new game. Since the game’s release in June, players have noticed some character balance issues in Samurai Shodown. In our interview, Kuroki admitted he’s not a fan of making the power diversity in the game’s cast “too…
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The Women Of The Fighting Game Community Have One Clear Request: ‘Listen’
Evo 2019 hosted a special panel this past weekend titled “The Women of the FGC,” allowing female members of the community the opportunity to speak about their experiences within the competitive fighting game space. While the hour-long discussion would touch on a variety of topics, there was one clear through-line expressed by the women on…
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GO1 Breaks Down In Tears After Defeating SonicFox, Winning Dragon Ball FighterZ At Evo 2019
Dragon Ball FighterZ is in a very different place than it was in 2018, especially when it comes to the Evolution Championship Series. The shine has worn off the game a bit due to various factors, and attendance dropped considerably compared to 2018, relegating the once-beloved game to a Saturday finals placement rather than a…
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At Evo 2019, Smash Ultimate Naturally Reigns Supreme
If you want to get a quick gauge on the health of the multitude of titles in the fighting game community, the best place is still EVO.
