What to Anticipate at the Show – PlayStation.Blog

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So, Evo is back in Vegas—like, how can I even start to explain this? I think it’s happening from August 1-3 or something, and boy, people are flying in from everywhere. Over 60 countries or so! The whole place will be buzzing with gamers, fighting for the big win. And, yeah, it’s at the Las Vegas Convention Center again—second year, who would’ve thought?

Alright, here’s a peek at this year’s goodies. They’re really stepping it up with more games. I mean, 16 titles now, including stuff like Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6. Can’t help but imagine the commentary with those old-school hosts—always a blast.

Now, what’s on the show floor? Hmm. For starters, they’ve got a bunch of activities lined up. Imagine wandering through panels, trying out games at shiny booths, and perhaps a bit of cosplay judging on the side. Plus, there’s this Artist Alley thing—over 100 creators! Oh, and the Evo Museum, which I think will be full of art and controllers and all kinds of quirky stuff.

And hey, a nod to Marvel fans: folks will get to mess around with MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, right there at the Arc System Works booth. Sounds fancy, huh? Whether it’s with the DualSense controller or an arcade stick, they’ve got it covered. And there’s some Developer Combat Panel on August 1 at 8pm PT—bet that’ll be packed. Twitch and YouTube will be streaming it if you’re more of a couch potato.

But wait, Sony’s got this fancy wireless fight stick, FlexStrike. Announced in June 2025, if anyone cares, and they’re showing it off at Evo. It’s basically using some PlayStation Link thing for less lag, or so they say. I just want to see if it looks cool.

Oh, almost missed this tidbit—PlayStation’s running a Summer Sale till August 13. And you know, I never say no to discounts. Tekken 8, Mortal Kombat, all that jazz—pretty good deals if you’re into that. Evo goers, there’s also 15% off PS5 accessories in Las Vegas, but who knows how many will be left. Free shipping if you buy online—man, I love free stuff.

For the keyboard warriors staying home, you can watch the action on Twitch.tv/Evo or the PlayStation Esports’ YouTube channel. Because sometimes, you just want to watch from your own couch, right?

So yeah, whether you’re there in person or just vibing at home, Evo 2025’s shaping up to be a wild ride. Enjoy it!