Evo 2026 is over, and Mezza and StaticGorilla join Crashtag to unpack everything they experienced
from the show floor in Las Vegas.

What was the atmosphere like this year? Which matches and moments stood above the rest? Did
Evo meet expectations, and what surprised them the most? Together, they dive into firsthand
perspectives on the tournaments, community, side events, and everything that made this year's Evo
memorable.

The crew also discusses the weekend's biggest announcements, including Robo-Ky's arrival in
Guilty Gear Strive and the latest character reveal for Virtua Fighter: Crossroads, exploring what
these reveals could mean for each game's future and their impact on the fighting game community.

A new Evo era for Street Fighter begins, 2XKO makes its highly anticipated debut on the global Evo
stage, and the fighting game community shows there's still plenty of love for the classics as
Vampire Savior delivers some of the weekend's most exciting moments. Alongside standout
performances, unforgettable crowd reactions, and major game announcements, Evo 2026 proved
that the FGC continues to celebrate both its future and its legacy.

Did you attend Evo 2026? What was your favorite part of the event? Let us know your biggest
highlight, favorite match, or most memorable moment in the comments!

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Hosts:

Andres Mirandes
twitter.com/CrashtagVS

Jeremiah Ward
twitter.com/mezzafgc

Gabriel Medina
twitter.com/StaticGorilla

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