We're Goin Back!

[@francisdaly1757]

President Max of Shinra Electric Co. returns to survey his employees

[@rodrigocardona7807]

SHINRA MUSIC INTENSIFIES

[@Hypno_BPM]

Max looked like Mister X looking over the city in Streets of Rage 2

[@rodrigocardona7807]

@ streets of rage soundtrack is so damn saucy

[@jjungo65]

Lol man don’t be a pogo rider, just be chill

[@slayerboi7008]

Yep that video intro was epic. Him looking down at all the contenders. waiting to see who is the one to rise to the top. And possibly making himself the final boss.

[@Nevarez23]

President Maximilian shall look down upon us again!

[@GrayD_Fox]

If Max doesn't cosplay as Geese at some point... I will Riot games

[@DevilBatKick]

Geese? He said he wanted to do Rugal this year.

[@GrayD_Fox]

@@DevilBatKickIts 100% the hair

[@Loaded-pl5ep]

Dood's becoming fighting games Stan Lee and I like it

[@CalciumChief]

Excelsior, true doods.

[@SparkingSkeline]

Hell yeah

[@gaboxl100]

Has history with marvel related stuff too

[@MattimusLime]

Shine on!

[@mindandbody7971]

Real Talk. He's already there. Could you imagine there ever being a fighting games resurgance without him (and us that followed as he led the charge)? There's a time line where SF4 never came out. Scary.

[@Grac01]

Max returning to Geese tower like it's Fatal Fury Special

[@CyberneticHype]

Now he has to show up in a Geese Cosplay at least for one day lol

[@GrayD_Fox]

@@CyberneticHype Agreed

[@MagnusXilla]

The goose is loose

[@dice9270]

FROG, I KNOW YOUR WATCHING, IF YOUR WATCHING KNOW THAT WE'LL EXPECT YOUR RETURN AS WELL

[@FrawgfithAmblose]

I think it was some9ne famous in that frog outfit, I am thinking it was Tony Jaa Or Jet Li since it makes sense for them to be at a fighting game convention but not wanna be swarmed so wearing a disguise, plus they have a lot of stamina and endurance to be able to stand the heat of the costume and not take the mask off .

[@jostarplatinum4176]

I’ll be back boss don’t you worry

[@warionino2]

"Max will be at EVO...Again!" My reaction: 0:00

[@FrawgfithAmblose]

No way it was a year ago, wasn't he there like a few moths ago with the frog in the background?

[@alternateA]

@@FrawgfithAmblosetime flies…sometimes it moves to fast lol

[@Pokemonboy245]

@@FrawgfithAmblosecorrect it’s been 7 months haha

[@caifannein6946]

X2 ✌🏼😂

[@juanpablotomalino3733]

29:48 Standing Max jumpscare.

[@kR-qj7rw]

Jesus he's tall

[@rosenrot234]

Man Ripley is gonna be taaaaall lol.

[@landonhulett2119]

Max Bison making his return to EVO. With flowing cape and all.

[@hyperlink0366]

"For him, it will be Tuesday"

[@aaronjaggan]

Like lightning

[@CyberneticHype]

Let’s Go!! The EVO streams last year were already amazing, if this Evo will be remotely as close as the experience last year it’ll be a blast!

[@RinaRetro]

*I really enjoy your commentaries at EVO.* 💙 *You’re one of us. An Arcade Fighting Game Fan. You know what we want and just what to say.*

[@Spicypuff]

Never thought id see the day where a Fatal Fury game would be one of the main games of EVO. Brings a tear to my eye.

[@Blacktwinswords]

Here’s hoping the guy in the frog suit will be at EVO this year.

[@jostarplatinum4176]

I’ll be back boss don’t you worry

[@user-dj9hh7ww7c]

22:53 Max for some reason just looks like he was greenscreened there

[@James-dc6ft]

I want a exclusive camera with cinematic lighting from the ground looking at Maximilius the King

[@ShadowRubberDuck]

meme of the year goes to Max with the reveal of MvC collection! "Wait go Back! AhhHHHhh!"

[@itsyaboijordan415]

All praise to the one Maximilian Geese Howard

[@tk-zay5073]

It’ll be me and my brother’s first year ever. Flying from the East Coast! I know it’ll be a blast

[@SolidTrako]

Max, do you think you can revive your "Evo Moments" videos?, they were the best and still are. I still remember by watching from time to time the "Blaz Blue Finals with Garireo and Dogura" a big dose of nostalgia those videos.

[@Zero4ph]

"They were never saints. They just happened to be on the other side of the war." 👍🏻

[@jostarplatinum4176]

I WILL ACCOMPLISH MY GOAL OF GETTING A PIC IN MY FROG SUIT WITH YOU THIS YEAR MAX! AND THE REST OF THE GUYS OF COURSE! ALSO PS TELL KENNY TO PUT ON SOME LIPSTICK FOR ME

[@jakeinator2005]

My reaction: LET'S GOOOOOOO!! (Epic rock music plays)

[@MasterXIII13]

WOOOOOOOOOO! The Prez is coming back. Give him his window view!!

[@xibal3405]

The earth shall revolve around the sun for another year.

[@thatoverweightguywitharms.7961]

I'm pretty sure ever since the Streamer Awards, and the announcement of the MVC Collection, EVO chose him to be a dictator.

[@CosmicCola-t8p]

Last year was my first time to ever even see EVO and now I want to be there to see you guys so Thank you max!

[@BallerSwagBro9K]

Last years Evo streams were some of the best Ive ever seen, very hyped

[@alittlebirdi]

Should go all in and show up with Rufus Shinra's coat of belts.

[@ElKaimanX]

My experience meeting Max in evo was one of the best moments in my life, u r the reason why i speak english and why i love the whole fgc thing Thank u Dood

[@DeepVoiceKam]

That's dope! Hopefully this time he has more free time to check out the venue like he wanted too last year

[@victorkeene6464]

Max looks very unnerving in the thumbnail. Fr if you are ever at any other EVO’s, my bucket lost will defintly include meeting you and the dudes there!

[@jaealxndr]

I really gotta make it one of these times 😢

[@raze3238]

Can't wait for shinra president max to look down upon all of us from is mako powered office

[@Jeremy_408]

Ravens are going to choke against the Jimbo’s

[@BalmungHKs]

Maximillian Evo Moment again, yay

[@liuchenen109]

The frog must appear again. If not.... I'm gonna cry

[@jostarplatinum4176]

Wipe those tears boss I’ll be back

[@bulletkick87]

Max Rugal is returning to Evo!!!

[@theoutlawking9123]

If they reveal MVC4 at Evo, the Internet would fucking break, so Would I, lol.

[@SpankinDaBagel]

I'm so excited that you'll be back! The watch party and collabs really helped EVO feel like a more fulfilling experience when I haven't been able to afford to go myself.

[@GG-po6wi]

Ravens vs. Jimbos would be an absolute blowout

[@sir.jinzu9426]

Happy Face Max

[@KalibreSteelblast]

NO MAN DESERVES THIS MORE THAN YOU, MAXIMILIAN OF THE DOOD! ^__^ Glad to hear this news!

[@WinC119]

Max should debut as his own fighting game character in some game.

[@michealvalois4463]

I know its super unlikely, but I would scream like a little girl if Gundam Extreme VS got a slot as an official side tournament. Its such a cool game.

[@alternateA]

In a way, the frogsuiter from last year has potential to be the irl hype frog 😮

[@CalciumChief]

Return of boss Max. Get ready for all the Battletoads you'll have to hug.

[@ur1man16]

Definitely making sure this will be the year I attend EVO. Totally getting hype in preparation! Getting to meet you guys would be a major W! But I'm just excited to just be there in general. First time planning to go to Vegas too!

[@momonk2137]

Max with that jacket looks like Luis Sera but with Leon hair color.

[@bmack5265]

Yay, Max will be back! Also--DANG he's tall. I admire platonically. 🥰

[@djangostar3736]

2025 will be my first evo in person, and every announcement just gets me more hyped

[@ElfishTM]

It was so awesome seeing you and vovideogames appearing in the evo announcement stream. Hope to meet you guys at Evo this year :D!!!

[@Saxdude26]

19:05 flashback to last year's watch party. I love that it was addressed, but also that they weren't malicious about it. Solid and ballistic line-up for 2025, fingers crossed that the frog returns.

[@temporal712]

This has nothing to do with the video, but I just want it noted that Max either Jinxed or Prophesied the Ravens in the 2025 Superbowl. If they do or do not make it, it will be because of Max.

[@havoc012]

max because of you i'm going to evo for the first time and you got me to get back on fighting games thank you.

[@ryanreyes5067]

last year was my first EVO ever and my friends and i were certainly exhausted after it all, but we had an amazing time. getting back into the Arena was definitely a big issue we noticed while there, so it's great to see it addressed and hopefully fixed with this year's. definitely going again this year and hope it's even better!

[@wuztron]

An absolute giant of a man. I was really hoping I could make it out to EVO this year but working my vacation around it is tough. Sad. Hopefully, I can figure something out.

[@luckyghost7777]

Lmao thumbnail look like a school picture

[@w_out7631]

This is like that Wolf of Wall Street scene "I'M NOT LEAVING!!"

[@PepeMetallero]

So what Max said was, bring your own lawn chair. Got it!

[@SquidJoe]

I can't wait to be back again. Frog needs to return too.

[@thatepicwizardguy]

Last year was really cool so I imagine this year will probably be even better.

[@GTheGame]

I remember I was at the DNF top 6 and people were trying to swipe chairs meant for that area and almost took chairs for the top 6 players while they were on stage. Staff and players had to keep telling people not to take them.

[@AurasFeel]

Can we get Max to look even MORE menacing than last time

[@BasicallyGoblin]

Max, you HAVE to cosplay Dr. Doom, so that you may watch over the Latverian EVO attendants

[@hudson3539]

Defo get that cardboard cutout of yourself standing and watching over Evo eternally

[@MilkWasABadChoice17]

That thumbnail should've went full aurora like Max is a demigod of EVO.

[@DANCERcow]

So we know if this years Evo will be held at the Las Vegas convention center west hall again?

[@DSMTheEditor]

Loved being in the crowd for the live show, can't wait!

[@Sai1523]

Justin better pull up and clear the MVC2 tournament. Waiting on the Wazzler’s first Evo win

[@swimstud600]

I'm kind of surprised not to see MvCIB in the lineup considering the work you guys did this year.

[@ElViperr408]

Max going to EVO? This is my chance to finally meet the legend and go to Vegas for the first time as well

[@alistairblaire6001]

I'm really happy Evo is still growing after all these years

[@BLevi2389]

Glad to hear you and your family is safe man. Happy to hear the good news. I hope to see ya there!!!! Evo 2025!!!

[@deddrz2549]

I mean last of the reason why the max viewing was so big was because the main stage literally didn't have enough space. Which is very disappointing considering they combined the price of the main and start ticket, so technically everyone is paying for a seat on Sunday and they couldn't deliver.

[@CasualChris247]

last year was incredible i cant wait for this year

[@willthorburn1985]

Fighting Ex Layer

[@asdfasdfasf8]

WE EATIN GOOD AGAIN THIS YEAR

[@Thisisdell]

I seriously can’t tell if Max is green screen’d into that video or not.

[@AlexTheHyena]

We WILL be there to be on our hands and knees yelling "WELCOME BACK MR PRESIDENT!!"

[@codeytuoro6240]

Be wild if a new killer instinct gets announce

[@stevencisneros9306]

AWESOME, the return of Maximilian Dood, Grand Emperor of the FGC, and his “subordinates” in Kenny, Steeb, and Simmons!!!! 🙇🙇🙇

[@mr.yanganagi7479]

It would be a surprised if any of DOA series makes it to EVO as a throwback tournament.

[@brodymuser2947]

Wouldn't the title be "I am going to EVO again" 🤣

[@knickknack675]

Hell yea I’m hoping to go to my first one this year

[@AD3SPG]

I like how max can balance out in some way for vs and jrpg games.

[@videogamerzero1schannel]

This is exciting to hear! I may not be able to go but it'll be hype for the stream!

[@GeekGhostGamerTop]

WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE!!!!!!

[@mrdubtee1873]

Max, the Yao Ming of FGC. Dude fucking 8'10 jesus CHRISSST

[@RGF91]

HHH: Fighting games is on fire right now.

[@TheLandofObscusion]

EVO has definitely become way too big & powerful now that Sony owns it. I mean, they freakin' cloned Max for their video!

[@jnvivian]

Let’s hope that we get a Capcom vs. SNK 2 beta test in the upcoming Evo Las Vegas like we had a Marvel vs. Capcom 2 beta test at the 2024 Las Vegas.

[@odizm5196]

This might be the biggest Evo in History Barr none 😮

[@jefferyfreelen9403]

That face will be in my nightmares now 🤣 bro is giving the Ken sf6 smile 🤣

[@kaiser9321]

I caught the stream at the very end where they showed MvC2 and Max, worth it

[@edwardelric3082]

Max returning to evo is gonna be Epic.

[@maybetoby]

29:03 i thought 3rd Strike Online Edition was beloved? Did you mean 30th Anniversary Collection?

[@smallsoul2374]

Online Edition is def beloved, but it also had some issues with input delay iirc, which made it suboptimal compared to the arcade port. That's my recollection of it anyway.

[@maybetoby]

@smallsoul2374 gotcha. Thanks for the info 👍

[@TelespallaJoe]

When I read "Again" I got PTSD nowadays

[@r3zuri]

Max needs to cosplay as Sephiroth

[@_Renaissance_Man]

I would really love something like a “drive switch”. A two player (or character) mode: Every time you drive rush you switch to the other character (player 2).

[@sleepy9102]

My guy dressed up as Hans solo

[@xavierbarton4875]

Im so hyped im gonna be able to go to my first ever Evo this year i hope to meet you there as well Max!!!! Im so hyped