{"id":199842,"date":"2024-06-26T11:18:19","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T18:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaminglyfe.com\/?p=199842"},"modified":"2024-06-26T11:18:19","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T18:18:19","slug":"evo-2024-breaking-records-and-making-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaminglyfe.com\/evo-2024-breaking-records-and-making-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Evo 2024: Breaking Records and Making History"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Evolution Championship Series (Evo) has officially claimed the title of the largest tournament in esports history, boasting over 10,224 players from 63 countries. The 2024 edition, scheduled for July 19-21, marks a significant milestone as it relocates to the iconic Las Vegas Convention Center.<\/p>\n
Evo 2023 at Mandalay Bay on August 4, 2023. (Photo: Robert Paul)<\/p><\/div>\n
Since its inception in 2002, Evo has been the battleground for the fiercest fighting game competitors. This year, it solidifies its legendary status with the largest brackets ever for TEKKEN 8, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, and Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike. The roster of games also features fan favorites like Street Fighter 6, Guilty Gear -Strive-, Under Night In-Birth II Sys, Mortal Kombat 1, and THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV.<\/p>\n
Rick Thiher, Evo’s General Manager, highlighted the community’s growing passion, stating, “Every year, we see more players bringing their A-game to Las Vegas. It’s amazing to see generations of players, both veterans and newcomers, battling it out and forming a vibrant community.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n