"One Weekend, Six Tournaments, 60,000 Matches"  The mother of all fighting game tournaments is back, and EVO's got a new location (Caesar's Palace), but most importantly... new games! 

Super Street Fighter IV is no surprise and SF HD Remix is returning, but I was very happy that Tatsunoko Vs Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars will also be joining the lineup.  Of course I get to vote on which games are worthy to be included at EVO each year, but I was very happy to see the game get the nod from the rest of the EVO crew--it certainly deserves it, but they're probably the toughest audience in the world for fighters. 

TvC has everything that makes me love the "Versus" series--easy to pick up compared to a traditional Street Fighter, but the same nearly endless gameplay possibilities that have kept Marvel Vs Capom 2 matches exciting for more than a decade! 

There are lots of other surprises at this year's EVO as well, including a voting category to decide the final game, some surprise guests and exclusives, but let's not forget what's always at the heart of what makes EVO the most exciting fighting game party of the year:  THE HYPE!!!

Hit the jump for the full press release.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EVO ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR EVO 2010

One Weekend, Six Tournaments, 60,000 Matches 

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – January, 28 2010 - The Evolution Championship Series is back in a big way.  Fighting game gladiators and fans from around the world will gather at the historic Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada, from July 9-11 for the world’s largest open fighting game tournament.  For over a decade, the EVO Championship Series has hosted the ultimate showdown between the best and brightest fighting gamers from around the world to determine the champions of the year's hottest fighting games.

EVO’s 2010 featured game lineup is bigger than ever!  This year, EVO will host a competition featuring the highly anticipated Super Street Fighter IV along with Tekken 6, Tatsunoko VS. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars, Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, and a final game to be decided by the players' own vote.  As a part of its 10-year fighting tradition, EVO is an open competition that accepts all challengers.  If you have the skills, all are welcome to accept the challenge and take the title. 

In addition to the competitions, EVO 2010 will also feature a variety of very special guests, exclusive hands-on game demos, our famous exhibition matches, a giant free-play area, and more. Don't delay! Book your ticket to Las Vegas today and become a part of the biggest and baddest fighting game party in the world!

For more information, check out evo2k.com/

To vote for the final EVO 2010 game, head to www.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=22381...