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MrDaravon · Jan 9, 2013

Sixfortyfive said:
Less than 2 hours to go before the Evo line-up is announced, so I figure I'd stick my neck out with my predictions:

SSF4AE12
UMvC3
TTT2
P4A
KOF13
MK9

- I expect 6 games, with the odds of the above 6 making the cut in order from most likely to least. SF4 and MvC3 are givens. A new Tekken is traditionally a lock during its release year, and nothing about TTT2 indicates otherwise. P4A is kind of a dark horse, but it seems to consistently pull good numbers at majors for a non-Capcom game. KOF13 and MK9 have a chance of being dropped due to low attendance, but I just don't see anything else unseating them.

- The game with the most entrants will be the "main game." I expect this to once again be SF4.

- I expect that SFxTK's inclusion in IPL actually gives Evo less of a reason to include this game in their lineup, as this gives the xTK playerbase a dedicated alternative and frees SRK from having to worry whether the 2013 patch is good enough to turn interest around or not.

- There is no hype for PSASBR and while I think it's possible that Sony could moneyhat their way into the ring, I don't expect it.

- Injustice is too much of an unknown. I know MK9 and SFxTK have snuck into the Evo line-up in the past even before they were released, but I don't expect that to happen this time.

- DOA5, VF5FS, SCV, Skullgirls, and GGAC+ are out of the running, barring the possibility of "official side tournaments" like Sega did with VF5 last year.

- Just realized as I typed this up that I didn't consider Blazblue at all, but I literally know nothing about that game's scene, its typical turn-out, or anything about its new release.

I pretty much agree with this, although I think Injustice may get in over MK9.

WesternHeretic · Jan 9, 2013

Ragingnight said:
but but but what about Injustice and DOA?

Same/similar scene as MK9.

Sixfortyfive · Jan 9, 2013

Xevren said:
So long as VF has a side stream I'd be happy. That's all I watched last EVO and it was great.

Did you catch me stumbling my way to victory in my first match?

It was funny as hell. I hadn't played the game for a month so the whole time I was just gradually trying to remember the small pittance of moves and tactics that I only sort of knew how to use right in the first place.

toddhunter · Jan 9, 2013

enzo_gt said:
There is absolutely zero chance BlazBlue will make it. No firm release date, and at earliest it will hit around EVO time anyways, and likely in JP. The entire game is hearsay for consoles.

Yep I think the only real question is injustice or mk and if they want to try another casual game like smash to go alongside marvel.

I hope they do.

EarlyEarly · Jan 9, 2013

gutabo said:
Quick poll - which Victory theme version do you guys like the most? MvC3 Vanilla or Ultimate MvC3?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBieW1Mbzl8 (Vanilla)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oMUEyArIyY (Ultimate)
So far I have:
Vanilla:
Anth0ny
Azure J
Bizazedo
Dahbomb
Seven Force
Sixfortyfive
TWILT
WesternHeretic

Ultimate:
Professor Beef

The winning version will get something for sure, I have an idea already! It's going to take some time to do tho. Also some cleaning, rewiring and maintenance.

Vanilla version is more of a rock song you could play with your band with some synth fills thrown in. Ultimate goes nuts with heavy synths everywhere and has an entirely new (synth'ed)bass line and rave-like build-up bridge. I like both for different reasons.

Vanilla>>>>>>Ultimate. Also, the Vanilla character select them is one of the best period.

Xevren · Jan 9, 2013

Sixfortyfive said:
Did you catch me stumbling my way to victory in my first match?

It was funny as hell. I hadn't played the game for a month so the whole time I was just gradually trying to remember the small pittance of moves and tactics that I only sort of knew how to use right in the first place.

No, but I did see the Zerochan scream as that happened. Think my favorite was just watching the Japanese El Blaze player play, so good.

jbug617 · Jan 9, 2013

My finals predictions

AE: The Main Event
UMvC3: The Hype
TTT2: Main 3D game
MK: The Loyal fanbase
P4A: Anime

Conceited · Jan 9, 2013

EVO lineup;

Marvel 1
Marvel 2
Marvel 3
University of Marvel vs Cornell 3
Marvel 4: Back to the Future
Clayfighter 63 1/3

WesternHeretic · Jan 9, 2013

Conceited said:
EVO lineup;

Marvel 1
Marvel 2
Marvel 3
University of Marvel vs Cornell 3
Marvel 4: Back to the Future
Clayfighter 63 1/3

I'm okay with this.

Chavelo · Jan 9, 2013

Gonna go with the Vanilla theme myself, if anything for the awesome Space Jam Mix

Also, the list that would make me happy for EVO 2013:

AE 2012
UMVC3
KOFXIII
P4A
TTT2
Melee

Dahbomb · Jan 9, 2013

Conceited said:
EVO lineup;

Marvel 1
Marvel 2
Marvel 3
University of Marvel vs Cornell 3
Marvel 4: Back to the Future
Clayfighter 63 1/3

No chance Clayfighter makes it in this year. Kelloggs vs Capcom: Cross Generation of Cereal has the money hats and the fanbase support.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ii2y8ZvfK0

DiscoShark · Jan 9, 2013

MK9 is in a place where I genuinely can't see it coming back but can't come up with an "obvious" game to set up as a replacement. It had pretty pitiful numbers last Evo if I remember. Melee is the only thing I can think of given the poll. Injustice, as others have mentioned, is a complete unknown and something I don't believe we'll be seeing at Evo.

Chavelo said:
Gonna go with the Vanilla theme myself, if anything for the awesome Space Jam Mix

Also, the list that would make me happy for EVO 2013:

AE 2012
UMVC3
KOFXIII
P4A
TTT2
Melee

I'll endorse this list.

Also best Jam Mix is Nova Jam.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqrb8WwTE4k

QisTopTier · Jan 9, 2013

I'm just hoping arc holds off on releasing BBCP until after evo for player base reasons. Though I personally want to play it as soon as I can.

Justin Timberlake · Jan 9, 2013

I predict

AE
UMvC3
TTT2
KOF XIII
P4A

And a side-event/showcase for PSASBR and Injustice

(of course I'd love to see Melee but I doubt it)

"God's Beard!" · Jan 9, 2013

Chavelo said:
Gonna go with the Vanilla theme myself, if anything for the awesome Space Jam Mix

The only good Space Jam Mix

Lost Fragment · Jan 9, 2013

Hey guys the Evo list leaked and Ramna 1/2 on SNES is gonna be there see what I did lol so funny

Conceited · Jan 9, 2013

Lost Fragment said:
Hey guys the Evo list leaked and Ramna 1/2 on SNES is gonna be there see what I did lol so funny

I don't get it.

Lazy vs Crazy · Jan 9, 2013

Lost Fragment said:
Hey guys the Evo list leaked and Ramna 1/2 on SNES is gonna be there see what I did lol so funny

I owned and enjoyed that game.

Sixfortyfive · Jan 9, 2013

DiscoShark said:
MK9 is in a place where I genuinely can't see it coming back but can't come up with an "obvious" game to set up as a replacement. It had pretty pitiful numbers last Evo if I remember.

This is where I'm at, too.

I also realized that I never considered Smash either, but really, that's not happening due to equipment needs alone.

Lazy vs Crazy said:
I owned and enjoyed that game.

I won a match in it during a mystery tournament once. On some really shitty SNES stick, too.

Killa Sasa · Jan 9, 2013

MAN I would run Cross Generation of Cereal with the Toucan Sam/Tony the Tiger combo.

Shit would be ah-ma-ZING.

And Vanilla victory theme is clearly king shit. Win screen and character select was better too.

scytheavatar · Jan 9, 2013

My prediction is that those of you expecting 5-6 games are in for a surprise, because apparently this year's venue is super huge (more than 80000 square ft). I wouldn't be surprise to see more than 6 games in the lineup.

notworksafe · Jan 9, 2013

I'll stick with my original guesses...

AE
UMVC3
KOF
TTT2
SFxTK
Sony Smash

Capcom gonna be pushing hard for SFxTK and Sony is gonna be paying big for All-Stars. Injustice is a possibility because of WB's big checkbook but I'll bet against it.

scytheavatar said:
My prediction is that those of you expecting 5-6 games are in for a surprise, because apparently this year's venue is super huge (more than 80000 square ft). I wouldn't be surprise to see more than 6 games in the lineup.

Venue size isn't the issue really...it's a lack of time more than anything. EVO has done tons of games before (2004 had like 9 or 10 games I think), but not with the numbers of people that attend it now.

Chavelo · Jan 9, 2013

So, who's making the EVO 2013 announcement thread in a few?

mephixto · Jan 9, 2013

SSFIVAE2012
UMVC3
TTT2
SxTKv2013(Capcom throwing money at it)
MK9
KOF13

Justin Timberlake · Jan 9, 2013

Sixfortyfive said:
This is where I'm at, too.

I also realized that I never considered Smash either, but really, that's not happening due to equipment needs alone.

I can say with confidence that Melee is likely not happening.

If it was, I'm sure me and other organizers on the Smash side would have at least been contacted by now. None of the prominent Vegas or Cali smash heads have heard a peep.

They can surprise us for sure, but I doubt Mr. Wizard would make such a big announcement without consulting a few people first.

"God's Beard!" · Jan 9, 2013

scytheavatar said:
My prediction is that those of you expecting 5-6 games are in for a surprise, because apparently this year's venue is super huge (more than 80000 square ft). I wouldn't be surprise to see more than 6 games in the lineup.

The issue is time, not space. You can't fit 7+ games worth of finals unless it was top 4.

sleepykyo · Jan 9, 2013

notworksafe said:
I'll stick with my original guesses...

AE
UMVC3
KOF
TTT2
SFxTK
Sony Smash

Capcom gonna be pushing hard for SFxTK and Sony is gonna be paying big for All-Stars. Injustice is a possibility because of WB's big checkbook but I'll bet against it.

Venue size isn't the issue really...it's a lack of time more than anything.

I'd replace Smash with Injustice. Playstation All Stars already bombed and it isn't like Evo is going bring in that many numbers.

Lazy vs Crazy · Jan 9, 2013

http://www.twitch.tv/8wayrun/new

Break! Marvel! Quotes on the mic!

Conceited · Jan 9, 2013

I hope Mugen makes it

dat character variety.

notworksafe · Jan 9, 2013

sleepykyo said:
I'd replace Smash with Injustice. Playstation All Stars already bombed and it isn't like Evo is going bring in that many numbers.

Yeah I wouldn't be surprised to see Injustice. I just don't hear much demand for it...but I also don't go to the TYM forums much.

kirblar · Jan 9, 2013

I'd actually love to see SFxT there but I doubt it gets in.

gutabo · Jan 9, 2013

Quick poll - which Victory theme version do you guys like the most? MvC3 Vanilla or Ultimate MvC3?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBieW1Mbzl8 (Vanilla)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oMUEyArIyY (Ultimate)
So far we have:
Vanilla:
Anth0ny
Azure J
Bizazedo
Chavelo
Dahbomb
EarlyEarly
enzo_gt
Killa Sasa
MiniBossBattle
Ragingnight
Seven Force
Sixfortyfive
TWILT
WesternHeretic

Ultimate:
Professor Beef

The winning version will get something for sure, I have an idea already! It's going to take some time to do tho. Also some cleaning, rewiring and maintenance.

Seems like we have a clear winner, you have some more time for a miracle, Beef!

Dahbomb · Jan 9, 2013

Conceited said:
I hope Mugen makes it

dat character variety.

I keep trying to click on that pic to zoom in and see the characters. :/

Chavelo · Jan 9, 2013

lol Beef doesn't even like Ultimate. He's just trying to go with his "Controversial post of the...." thing he has going on.

enzo_gt · Jan 9, 2013

scytheavatar said:
My prediction is that those of you expecting 5-6 games are in for a surprise, because apparently this year's venue is super huge (more than 80000 square ft). I wouldn't be surprise to see more than 6 games in the lineup.

How big was last years?

Chavelo said:
So, who's making the EVO 2013 announcement thread in a few?

I say we make the thread after they're announced, and whoever makes it doesn't do it reactionary and make a shit OP they never update.

I'm down to do it though, if no one else wants to.

Conceited · Jan 9, 2013

enzo_gt said:
How big was last years?

I say we make the thread after they're announced, and whoever makes it doesn't do it reactionary and make a shit OP they never update.

I'm down to do it though, if no one else wants to.

Might as well make it now so we can get hype and make fun of anime fans as the games are announced.

Riposte · Jan 9, 2013

gutabo said:
Quick poll - which Victory theme version do you guys like the most? MvC3 Vanilla or Ultimate MvC3?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBieW1Mbzl8 (Vanilla)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oMUEyArIyY (Ultimate)
So far we have:
Vanilla:
Anth0ny
Azure J
Bizazedo
Chavelo
Dahbomb
EarlyEarly
enzo_gt
Killa Sasa
MiniBossBattle
Ragingnight
Seven Force
Sixfortyfive
TWILT
WesternHeretic

Ultimate:
Professor Beef

Plz put this on Professor Beef's grave when he dies, thx

Justin Timberlake · Jan 9, 2013

A 80,000 sq ft venue is ridiculously massive if true. Can fit ~10,000 people comfortably.

EVO is getting really big. I bet it will move to a convention center in a few years.

Professor Beef · Jan 9, 2013

Chavelo said:
lol Beef doesn't even like Ultimate. He's just trying to go with his "Controversial post of the...." thing he has going on.

I picked Ultimate because they both sound the same.

Busaiku · Jan 9, 2013

The Ultimate theme sounds like a bunch of farts.

Sixfortyfive · Jan 9, 2013

Professor Beef said:
I picked Ultimate because they both sound the same.

I don't know whether it's a good or bad thing that you can't hear the wub.

enzo_gt · Jan 9, 2013

Conceited said:
Might as well make it now so we can get hype and make fun of anime fans as the games are announced.

Makes sense.

Working on thread now, posting ASAP.

Chavelo · Jan 9, 2013

Professor Beef said:
I picked Ultimate because they both sound the same.

notworksafe · Jan 9, 2013

Justin Timberlake said:
A 80,000 sq ft venue is ridiculously massive if true. Can fit ~10,000 people comfortably.

EVO is getting really big. I bet it will move to a convention center in a few years.

The Paris ballroom is an 85k sq ft space. So yeah, it's gonna be huge.

EDIT: Last year's was like 50k iirc

Lazy vs Crazy · Jan 9, 2013

KDZ going in on next level.

gutabo · Jan 9, 2013

Professor Beef said:
I picked Ultimate because they both sound the same.

I gave you this last page:

gutabo said:
Vanilla version is more of a rock song you could play with your band with some synth fills thrown in. Ultimate goes nuts with heavy synths everywhere and has an entirely new (synth'ed)bass line and rave-like build-up bridge. I like both for different reasons.

Parallax Scroll · Jan 9, 2013

Lando on speedruns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0NELsZiJdg

Also the vanilla song is better.

Chavelo · Jan 9, 2013

Parallax Scroll said:
Lando on speedruns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0NELsZiJdg

Is this related to AGDQ at all?

Busaiku · Jan 9, 2013

Wait, Final Round is 2/3 UMvC3.

Professor Beef · Jan 9, 2013

gutabo said:
I gave you this last page:

And yet I still can't tell the difference.

This is going to be one of those "agree to disagree" moments.

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