"HE'S GOING FOR IT! HE GOT IT!" Bonchan defeats Fuudo to advance to Grand Finals of Ultra Street Fighter IV at Evo 2014.

In his early 20s, Bonchan worked at a Mahjong lounge, doing "basically anything related to mahjong." And then a "retired" pro gamer walked in, needing a job. That's how Bonchan and Daigo Umehara met. Read Bonchan's journey from Mahjong to the FGC bit.ly/47D88Q4

"No matter how good you get, there's always more to do. Things you can do better, a more ideal play, a better play."

Guilty Gear cosplays from #EvoFrance2025.

The answer: 55 (58 if you include Evil Ryu).

Across all titles, how many times do you think Ryu has been played in Top 8 at Evo?

"It's honestly a very similar experience to Evo Vegas here in France." @jaidlyn.wakeupbuttons.com takes a walk through the Arcade Stick and Fighting Game Art Museum at #EvoFrance2025.

Arslan Ash receives a gift from fighting game artist jbstyle before TEKKEN 8 Top 8 at #EvoFrance2025.

FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves cosplays from #EvoFrance2025.

Nuki and Justin Wong battle it out at Evo 2008.

"Don't be too distracted by the people you can see online on Twitter and on Twitch because these are not the people that go to tournaments."

Although his serious competitive days are behind him, Nuki's status as one of the "Five Gods" of the Japanese FGC is set in stone. Learn more about Nuki's generational fighting game career: evo.gg/news/how-nuk...

"I couldn't call myself the best in Japan before fighting Umehara."

The Third Strike Open kicks off today in DFW! We spoke with StealTheShank about the event and the perseverance of the DFW FGC in supporting one another after a massive storm threatened the local venue. evo.gg/news/third-s...

Climax of Night Final Season: [breakadawn] is happening this weekend! We sat down with Head Tournament Organizer Shinobi to learn more about the origins of the series and why you should tune in to the event.

"THE DASH UP DP! THE DASH UP DP!" Kakeru clutches a 2-1 win over Caba at Evo 2022.

Street Fighter 6 cosplays from #EvoFrance2025.

C. Viper is back for Street Fighter VI! Join us for a brief competitive history of the character in her first appearance in Street Fighter IV!

"Whether it's the next character or the next story development, we are planning things, and we do want to push things forward."

We spoke with Roro Otaku Studio about the design and thought process behind the Evo France Jacket! Be sure to enter to win your own at bit.ly/FranceJACKET

"We'd never heard of a tournament. What do you mean a tournament? How does that work?"

Looking to jump into 2XKO for the first time? Or just want some tips from a pro? Join @thesupernoon.bsky.social for a beginner's guide to 2XKO on EvoFGC!

Join us next year when we return to Nice for #EvoFrance2026, taking place October 9-11, 2026.

We're so pleased to be able to bring the Evo experience to new regions and celebrate a universal love of fighting games. What did you think of the first Evo France? #EvoFrance2025

Your #EvoFrance2025 Street Fighter 6 Champion, Leshar! The winning moment powered by Nacon!

Congratulations to Top 8 of Street Fighter 6 at #EvoFrance2025! 🥇 Leshar 🥈 Blaz 🥉 kobayan 🏅 Mister Crimson 🏅 Tokido 🏅 Dual Kevin 🏅 Dogura 🏅Kawano

LESHAR DOES IT! Adding another huge tournament win to his belt, Leshar becomes the first Evo France Champion for Street Fighter 6! #EvoFrance2025

Great bait from Blaz and he keeps the dream alive! #EvoFrance2025

WE HAVE A RESET! #EvoFrance2025

Blaz keeps WINNING. He moves on to Grand Finals to face Leshar at #EvoFrance2025!

The home turf plot armor finally runs out. Blaz defeats Mister Crimson 3-2! #EvoFrance2025

All the way across the stage. #EvoFrance2025

"He read him like the back of a pamphlet." Leshar dismantles Kobayan's Zangief and moves on to Grand Finals at #EvoFrance2025.

A beautiful sight. #EvoFrance2025

AY AY AY #EvoFrance2025

Blaz takes down another fighting game legend at #EvoFrance2025!

Tokido's JP takes Game 1! #EvoFrance2025

Mais oui. #EvoFrance2025

France's last hope keeps the dream alive! #EvoFrance2025

No teleport zone. 🚫 #EvoFrance2025

Crisis averted. Mister Crimson takes Game 1! #EvoFrance2025

The crowd is giving all their energy to the hometown hero Mister Crimson at #EvoFrance2025.

Blaz pulls out Sagat to defeat Dogura 3-1! #EvoFrance2025

WAKE UP DRIVE IMPACT??? #EvoFrance2025

Your #EvoFrance2025 TEKKEN 8, Arslan Ash! The winning moment powered by Nacon!

It doesn't get closer than this. Rynge and Logan break down the last moments of Winners Semifinals between Tokido and Leshar. #EvoFrance2025

Crazy confirm from Tokido! #EvoFrance2025

THE CALLOUTS FROM KOBAYAN! #EvoFrance2025

MY LOYAL FANS #EvoFrance2025