Author: Zavian "mushin_Z" Sildra

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Evolution Championship Series 2017 has begun! Check out all of SRK’s Evo previews

Evo 2017 has begun at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada — the doors opened at 9:00 AM this morning, and pools are now in progress. For those watching from home, the stream information can be found here. To keep tabs on who’s who in the main stage games this year, make sure you check out these previews breaking down all you need to know:

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The King of Fighters XIV at Evo 2017 gets a $14,000 pot bonus from SNK & Atlus

The rewards for earning victory in The King of Fighters at Evo this year just got much greater!

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The King of Fighters XIV was already going to be a fierce struggle between master-class competitors at Evo 2017, and now the payoff for victory will be even sweeter: SNK & Atlus have thrown in a $14,000 pot bonus to the event!

Evo 2017 takes place this weekend, July 14-16, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. Have a look at the schedule to see when when the KOFXIV action will be unfolding!

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Source: Evo (Twitter)

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Get a sneak peek at the upcoming Artist Alley at Evo 2017

A look at what artists and exhibitors will be at Evo 2017.

In addition to the tournaments, bring-your-own-console casuals, and merchandise vendors, Evo 2017 will feature a community Artist Alley area, giving attendees a chance to check out Kitty Kaboom, VampyBitMe, Dynamic Custom Beadworks, Alvin Lee — even CrossCounterTV — and many more! Have a look at the planned layout below:

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Evo 2017 will take place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 14-16.

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Source: Evo (Twitter)

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NuckleDu sending Japan’s Chun-Li master YamadaTaro to compete at Evo 2017

This fierce Chun-Li could definitely go far in Las Vegas this weekend!

Mizuha, a.k.a. YamadaTaro, has a unique claim to Chun-Li mastery in Street Fighter V — they were awarded their own crimson and gold Chun-Li costume color for their victory at the RAGE Master League Suzuku Cup! And now, sponsored by Team Liquid’s NuckleDu, this fearsome Chun-Li will be battling at Evo 2017 this weekend!

RektScrub compiled and uploaded some online matches showing YamadaTaro’s Kung-Fu in action. Check it out below — and watch for Mizuha in the brackets at Evo!

Evo will be held at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on JUly 14-16, 2017.

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Sources: NuckleDu (Twitter); RektScrub

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The SRK Rollback: Best of June 30 to July 6, 2017

Welcome to the Rollback: a frame-by-frame look back at our past week’s most notable news — and our favorite SRK articles — from June 30 to July 6, 2017!

Zavian “mushin_Z” Sildra, Editor-in-Chief:

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gundam versus cover art (variant) freedom wing zeroGundam Versus will land in America on September 29, 2017 as a PlayStation 4 exclusive

I’m looking forward to trying this game out at Evo 2017, and it’s good to know it’ll be hitting North America in only a couple of month’s time after. It’ll be arriving in Europe at the same time, too.

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Daigo Omnibus Vol1 cover 750x400UDON will premiere the English version of “Daigo the Beast: Umehara Fighting Gamers!” at Evo 2017

This manga looks like more than just a piece of Daigo fandom, but also a look into the history of the competitive scene in Japanese arcades. Should be an interesting read.

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tekken-7-akuma-vs-heihachi-fight-800x534Evolution 2017 preview: A spectator’s guide to Tekken 7 at Evo

Our Crow_Spaceboy offers an in-depth introduction to the gameplay and the competitors, so you can get the most out of the Tekken 7 battles to come at Evo 2017.

Sam “Trilby” Foxall, Assistant Editor:

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umvc3-cast-750x400Evolution 2017 preview: Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 returns for one final run at Evo

Getting its last hurrah before the launch of MvC:I later this year, resident SRK Marvel-head d3v goes over who you should be looking out for in Marvel 3’s final Evo.

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evo 2017 lineup finalSRK Stats breaks down Evo 2017 registration numbers: Game entry overlap, overall growth, and more

With the Evo entrant numbers now locked in, SRK Stats has been digging through the data to see which games have grown, the overlap between titles, and so on.

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DBF TutorialHead into the Hyperbolic Time Chamber with this basic Dragon Ball FighterZ tutorial

With the closed beta for Dragon Ball FighterZ flying in later this summer, novriltataki has created a special beginner’s guide to help players hit the ground running. All of the data has been compiled from the E3 build, and there is no doubt more to find!

Keegan “Interrobang!?” Spindler, Features Editor:

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kofxiv_logo_update_sylvie_750Evolution 2017 preview: SNK’s flagship franchise returns with The King of Fighters XIV

d3v previews The King of Fighters XIV‘s return to the biggest stage of them all: Evo 2017. Check out his piece to understand just a small part of the passion for the game that he and the rest of the KOF scene feel for the game.

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injustice_2_vs_JLTFPast and present collide in desk’s Injustice 2 vs. Justice League Task Force combo video

desk has become something of a combo video monolith. Every video he puts out is terrific, but this one is something special. Justice League Task Force isn’t one of the most beloved FGC titles, but when it gets the desk treatment, it looks like something special.

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Tekken BowlingStriiiike! Tekken Bowling returns in Tekken 7’s first DLC pack

One of the most beloved parts of Tekken is the minigames that come alongside the terrific gameplay, and while Tekken 7 has fabulous gameplay, it has been sadly short of those fun little icebreakers. Well, that’s no longer the case. Bring on Tekken Bowl.

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evo 2017 logoThe Evolution Championship Series registration totals for 2017 are in!

Registration closed last Friday, so we can now see how this year’s registration totals compare to prior events; they’re down from last year’s massive spike, but still showing an overall trend of growth. If you’re registered, make sure you check on your brackets here!

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The Evo 2017 schedule is now live, and the Evo commentators are revealed!

Check out the massive array of talent that will lend their voices to the Evo 2017 action.

It’s been revealed what commentators will be breaking down the action and building up the hype in our favorite games at Evo 2017! Check out the full list here:

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Also, the schedule of Evo 2017 — including the panels, and the start times for the games in the Sunday finals — is now live, so go have a look!

Source: Evo (Twitter)

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Splitframe will be bringing Evo-branded fightstick bags and hoodies to Evo 2017

Dress yourself (and your arcade stick) in Evo style.

Splitframe is coming to Evo 2017 — and bringing along official premium Evo-branded FGC gear. You’ll be able to show your dedication to the fight with this Evo hoodie, or an Evo fightstick carrier bag (large enough to fit the Qanba Dragon):

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Durable, stylish, and high-quality, both items take advantage of water-resistant DWR technology. These will be available at Arcade Shock’s booth at Evo-only prices, to be announced next week. Watch out for Splitframe’s new Groove Tech hoodies, which will be there, too! You can also place a pre-order through Splitframe online.

Evo hits Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on July 14-16, 2017!

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Source: Arcade Shock

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New Qanba Aegis fightstick carrier bag now available to order

A new shield for your Obsidian, Dragon, or other weapon of choice.

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Qanba, known for their premium fightsticks such as the Dragon and the Obsidian (which is also the base for Controller Chaos’ Evo 2017 fightstick), now has a new carrier bag available to protect your favorite arcade stick — and more. Check out the Aegis:

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Features include:
  • Fits most full-size arcade joysticks;
  • A front storage layer with meshed pockets;
  • Main joystick storage layer with reinforced stick guard;
  • Zippered accessory pockets, laptop/tablet compartment;
  • Chest support, water bottle mesh pocket;
  • Made of 100% polyester

We wanted to make a premium fightstick bag that would protect the Dragon joystick during travel, but of course it can be used with other fightsticks. The Aegis serves a different purpose than our Guardian –we had the traveling player in mind for this product. A lot of players could use extra utility in fightstick bag when traveling for tournaments and events. In addition to the Dragon, the Aegis’ secondary compartment is made to fit a laptop and even a PlayStation 4. The Aegis also attaches to your luggage.
                                                  – Andy “725” Lam, Business Development of Qanba USA

You can order your own Qanba Aegis from eightarc or Qanba USA for $79.99 USD. Unfortunately, The Aegis won’t be available on-site at Evo 2017.

Source: eightarc

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Check out the exclusive Sanwa Denshi pushbuttons Arcade Shock will feature at Evo 2017!

Whether as event mementos, or to add some personality to your fightstick, you don’t want to miss out on these buttons!

You’d better hurry over to the Arcade Shock booth at Evo 2017 this year if you want to score yourself some of these new Sanwa Denshi pushbuttons! Arcade Shock will be bringing the Street Fighter V Season 1 series to their merchandise table, along with this year’s exclusives — which include Don-Chan, a chibi Feng Shui Engine Juri, and the premium metallic gold or silver Evo buttons:

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All pushbuttons pictured above are the OBSF-30 model (regular play buttons, not the smaller START/OPTIONS size). Evo 2017 arrives at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 14-17, 2017!

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Source: Arcade Shock

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Arcade Shock’s exclusive Seimitsu LS-56-01-AS multi-tension joystick available at Evo 2017 & online for pre-order

A new level of customization for your fightstick lever!

The feel and performance of your controller components can make all the difference to your play, and Seimitsu now offers an easy means to adjust the tension on your joystick lever by offering the LS-56-01-AS — a multi-tension lever, exclusive to Arcade Shock. Here’s their overview:

Besides the aesthetic improvements in FGC parts, we’ve been working on improving the user experience that can affect gaming performance. With this, we found that quite a few users have experimented with changing the way a stick feels, and the part that seems to make the biggest impact — and that is easy to swap out — is the spring.

We worked with Seimitsu to make a wide variety of spring tensions to allow the user to swap between 5 different tensions, ranging from the lowest tension .4 lbf (very light) to 4 lbf (very stiff). What’s unique about this product is that Seimitsu has not experimented with their own sticks, but accommodated us and Seimitsu fans to make these custom springs. All 5 springs are included in the kit, as well as 2 additional C-clips (to swap out the springs).

Head over to Arcade Shock to put in your pre-order for $29.95 USD, to ship in late July — or to get one sooner, look for it at the Arcade Shock booth at Evo 2017!

Source: Arcade Shock