AnimEvo opens Smashgg store to support event, players

AnimEvo has opened a new Smashgg store aimed at making its 2018 tournaments better through the purchase of charms, posters and apparel.

The store will feature clothing with the AnimEvo logo; shirts and posters designed by Godsh0t and Stalkeralker; and character charms designed by Shunao. As more money is spent at the store, more benefits will be given back to the community including an AnimEvo suite, more prizes and even a "best girl" debate to take place in the AnimEvo suite.

AnimEvo 2018 will take place on Aug. 3-4, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada, during Evolution 2018. For more information on AnimEvo 2018, readers can check out the series' official website or follow it on Twitter.

Registration open for AnimEVO 2018, six more games added

AnimEVO has opened signups for its myriad tournaments that will take place during Evolution 2018 and has also added six more games to the field.

Samurai Shodown II, Aquapazza, Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax Ignition, Akatsuki Blitzkampf, Windjammers and Granblue Fantasy have all been added to the AnimEvo roster. In addition, the Windjammers tournament will be part of Dotemu's Flying Power League with a $3,000 prize pot and free entry for players.

Registration for all AnimEVO games can be found at Smashgg except for Gundam Versus which will open at a later date. Players interested in AnimEvo events must be a registered attendee of Evolution 2018 to participate, and BlazBlue Central Fiction, Koihime Enbu, Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code, Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] and King of Fighters XIV will not accept on-site signups.

For more information on AnimEVO and its games, readers can head to the AnimEVO website or follow the group on Twitter. AnimEVO takes place as part of Evolution 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Aug. 3-5, 2018.

AnimEvo 2018 lineup announced

AnimEvo has announced the 19 games that will be a part of its event during Evolution 2018.

Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code, Under Night In-Birth EXE:Late[st], Gundam Versus, Hokuto no Ken, Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R, Koihime Enbu, The King of Fighters XIV, Samurai Shodown V Special, Garou: Mark of the Wolves, Blazblue: Central Fiction, Tatsunoko vs. Capcom, Puyopuyo Tetris, Catherine, Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo, Arcana Heart 3 Love Max Six Stars!!!!!!, Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters, Vampire Savior and Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm will all be side tournaments run by the community in Las Vegas.

Registration is not currently open, but the staff behind AnimEvo has put out a call for game suggestions, as well as a call for volunteers that can be found on Google Documents.

For more information as it becomes available, players can check out the official AnimEvo website or message AnimEvo on Twitter. AnimEvo takes place on Aug. 3-5, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

AnimEvo makes Gundam Versus free to enter, promises prizes

The next chapter in the Gundam arena fighting series is looking for new players with a free tournament at AnimEvo 2017.

The tournament series has announced that Gundam Versus will not only be a free event, but will also have guaranteed prizes for competitors that are to be announced in the future. Gundam Versus will pit two teams of two pilots against one another in mechanized combat, much like its predecessors. 

Additionally, Eighty Sixed will be providing prizes to the winners of Guilty Gear XX Accent Core +R, Persona 4 Ultimax, Yatagarasu: Attack on Cataclysm, Arcana Heart 3: Love Max!!!!! and Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late.

Gundam Versus launches on July 6 in Japan and is coming to North America sometime in the fall of 2017. AnimEvo takes place during Evolution 2017 on July 14-15, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

AnimEvo opens site, registration for 2017

AnimEvo has opened an official site for its series of tournaments at Evolution 2017, complete with rules and links for those interested in participating.

The site offers embedded links to the AnimEvo registration on Smashgg and the volunteer document, as well as providing tournament rules for all 16 titles currently part of the roster.

For any information not included on the site or other questions, players can message AnimEvo on Twitter. AnimEvo takes place on July 14-15, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

AnimEvo adds Hokuto no Ken to its 2017 lineup

AnimEvo has added legendary Arc System Works fighter Hokuto no Ken to its 2017 roster.

The game, which has become known for Toki instant kills and basketball combos, will be played using the arcade version of the game. 

HnK is the 16th game that will be run at AnimEvo at Evolution 2017 on July 14-16, 2017. It will be joining Guilty Gear XX Accent Core +R, Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax Ignition, Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late, Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code, Gundam Extreme Vs Full Boost, Vampire Savior, Nitroplus Blasterz, Chaos Code: New Sign of Catastrophe, Aquapazza, Puyo Puyo Tetris, Arcana Heart 3: Love Max!!!!!, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Koihime Enbu, Yatagarasu and Catherine.

For a recent look at Hokuto no Ken, readers can check out MajinObama's journal from Japan's 2017 HnK national championships.

Lineup announced for AnimEvo 2017

Daryl "DJCream" Bunao joined Super Desperation Radio to announce the games that will be part of AnimEvo at Evolution 2017 on July 14-16, 2017. 

The list contains 11 games at this point, but can be expanded if players step up to run other games. The AnimEvo games are: Guilty Gear XX Accent Core +R, Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax Ignition, Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late, Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code, Gundam Extreme Vs Full Boost, Vampire Savior, Nitroplus Blasterz, Chaos Code: New Sign of Catastrophe, Aquapazza, Puyo Puyo Tetris and Arcana Heart 3: Love Max!!!!!

Players with questions about the AnimEvo lineup can contact the tournament series or DJCream on Twitter.

Two more titles announced for AnimEvo 2016

During Evolution 2016 weekend, the people behind AnimEvo will now be hosting 13 side tournaments for various games.

When Daryl "DJCream" Bunao joined Super Desperation Radio on April 4, he announced tournaments for 11 titles: Persona 4 Ultimax, BlazBlue Chronophantasma Extend, Guilty Gear XX Accent Core +R, Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax Ignition, Under Night In-Birth:Exe Late, Koihime Enbu, Gundam Extreme Vs Full Boost, Vampire Savior, Nitroplus Blasterz, Melty Blood Actress Again and Blade Arcus.

Now, Aquapazza and Arcana Heart 3: Love Max!!!!! have been added to the AnimEvo roster as well. There is no set schedule for AnimEvo 2016 yet, but interested players can follow the AnimEvo Twitter account to get the latest information or ask questions of the organizers.

Super Desperation Radio Episode 413 Archive Online

The latest episode of Super Desperation Radio is now available for watching on IPLAYWINNER'S YouTube channel.

It was an exciting episode of SDR as the cast was joined by DJ Cream and St1ckbug, who talked about some of the side tournaments that will be happening at Evolution 2015. Dubbed AnimEvo, these events will be run by organizers from both coast of the United States.

St1ckbug also announced that Arc System Works and Aksys Games will be sanctioning two 3-on-3, single elimination tournaments for BlazBlue Chronophantasma Extend and Guilty Gear Xrd. However, the entry fee, prizes and exact rules of the competitions are still to be announced.

With the big news out of the way, SDR then talked about the upcoming Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[ST] and discussed the opening of registration for the first SoCal Regionals Prelude event.

Super Desperation Radio is live every Monday at 6:30 p.m. PST on Twitch and YouTube.

AnimEvo Lineup, ASW-Sanctioned Team Events Announced for Evo 2015

During the May 18 episode of Super Desperation Radio, Daryl "DJ Cream" Bunao and Alan "St1ckbug" Bakes joined the cast to announce the side airdasher tournaments that will be taking place at Evolution 2015. The two announced eight titles that will be part of AnimEvo, which be handled by a collaboration of East and West Coast organizers.

In addition, Bakes also announced that Arc System Works and Aksys Games will be sanctioning two 3-on-3, single-elimination tournaments for BBCPEX and Xrd aside from the main tournaments at Evolution. The entry fee, prizes and rules for the tournament, however, are still to be announced in the future.

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