The Story of EVO: Part 1

There is nothing in the world quite like Evo.
No esports tournament, no sporting event, no competition can compare to it. After all, there’s no event in the world where everyone is a competitor. Where everyone starts off on equal footing. Where everyone gets a shot at glory.
Evo is the crucible where champions are made, but going 0-2 isn’t a curse. It just means you have someone to root for. Because on championship Sunday, the guy who beat the guy who beat the guy who beat you is up there, fighting to win it all.
The story of Evo is one of the competitors who show up every summer to prove their mettle. It’s one of a community fighting for their existence.
Fighting for the spirit of a community they all love.
Music used under license from Associated Production Music LLC (”APM”).
Written and Narrated By: Daniel Rosen (@Daniel_Rosen)
Edited By: Daniel Cole (@RandomTens)
Additional Graphics: Diego Bernal Gomez
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[@bingustavo]

That truck story is nutty. Can't believe EVO grew from such humble beginnings. It's amazing how much it's grown to be what it is today.

[@vinicinfodexota5083]

i mean, FGC was born that way, we are the one trully OG gaming comunity

[@chupasaurus]

@@vinicinfodexota5083 Well there was only Pong for a competitive game prior to fighting games, and that is not an option (:

[@tirshalenoir7724]

Unfortunately that’s not how it is now

[@techies2835]

I thought they will get married..hahaah

[@bbumbs747]

Ive seen moment 37 so many times and yet it still gives me goosebumps

[@Japester702]

B bumbs I remember watching that and showing my friends. The reaction of the crowd helped me understand what was going on lol.

[@ianbeck9484]

The first time I saw it I had no idea what was going on so I was like so what is so impressive about this then I had it explained to me and I was like holy shit!!

[@Josh-ky8ei]

Always has Always will 👍👌✊

[@AnhDonoi]

@Tyler Robbins scrub alert

[@FGirao]

Let's go Justin!

[@AcidGlow]

*That truck moment at the gate. LOL!!* ✅🤣

[@vinitsingh3399]

You guys are a few million subs short of the amount you deserve for the quality content. You are literally introducing people to new scenes and that is a really great job imo. This video has piqued my interest in Evo (combined with the last one). Great job guys!

[@RuffWarl0ck]

I’m curious; are you currently watching EVO 2018 right now? Because this years EVO is currently underway (Day 2). If so, are you watching any game that has piqued your interest?

[@vinitsingh3399]

That video about Hungrybox made me check out Super Smash Bros Melee. Definitely going to watch the Final 8 for that one. I am more of a CS GO guy, and this is very new for me. I've played some of these games as a child but never realized the scene was so big. Any suggestions as to what I could watch?

[@RuffWarl0ck]

Vinit Singh It really depends on what you’re into. The biggest games this year with the most entries is Dragon Ball FighterZ and Street Fighter 5. Those two games, along with some others are still undergoing pools and are going to narrow the numbers down to their top 64 by the end of the day and will have their top 8s tomorrow. Some games will have their top 8 later on today (Injustice 2, BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle, and Smash 4). I’ll post a link to the schedule here: www.eventhubs.com/imagegallery/2018/aug/03/evo-2018-schedule/1/

[@RuffWarl0ck]

Vinit Singh Me personally, I was introduced to my love for fighting games from my love for comic books. The Marvel vs Capcom series was a main contributor. I’m paying more attention to Tekken 7, SF5, Dragon Ball FighterZ, and BlazBlue. I am also paying attention for any news about upcoming fighting games and/or any DLC for existing games (their was exhibitions for Smash Ultimate, Dead or Alive 6, and Soul Calibur VI yesterday, so I’m curious if there will be any more news today. Probably will be some character reveals tomorrow during some games’ Grand Finals).

[@fruitspunchsamuraig4546]

"WHAT ARE YOU STANDING UP FOR" At the end LMAO perfect soundbyte to end the first part, can't wait to see the next

[@TheKamoteus]

i don't play fighting games but I love watching FGC tournaments.

[@Japester702]

TheKamoteus me too

[@ryu.hayebusa]

What games do you enjoy watching?

[@WonnieWon04]

Same

[@jon-unicorn-doxxer]

@@ryu.hayebusa I really like street fighter and Tekken...starting to watch smash bros but I don't really get the rules it's confusing...

[@ryu.hayebusa]

@@jon-unicorn-doxxer Nice I like watching street fighter and smash too, they are the biggest Fighting games and easiest to watch in my opinion

[@rofllmao884]

Amazing content as usual. No other channel has this much quality content as much as this. Thank you TheScore ❤️

[@ciclop3]

CoreAgaming does an excellent job 2

[@dorkasaurus_rex]

You showed the Galileo comeback 💖 Evo is pure magic. Other eSports tournaments might have the numbers, but they'll never have the prestige that Evo does

[@josephineikinepe8777]

dork_rex I’m a cod guy and can’t agree more the passion this community has is unmatched

[@BigBlueeee]

@@josephineikinepe8777 Same bro

[@dummysmith2573]

> "And the Midwest." > Puts a marker near Oklahoma.

[@sgm5573]

They also labeled socal as norcal and baja california (mexico) as socal like??? where did yall learn geography

[@MajkaSrajka]

Huh? I did not seen anything wrong. EU education LUL

[@dummysmith2573]

The midwest consists of Nebraska, Kansas, the Dakotas, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio.

[@xandertrejo]

Harold Smithson I think the map used was from a Street Fighter game so it is all out of wack lol

[@cobyeugene22]

This video was badass, nicely done guys.I’m probably never going to be able to play in a tournament, but your vids really make it feel like I am. Rock on and... HADOUKEN!!!

[@irvinmorales1409]

Coby Eugene EVO is the super bowl of the FGC.

[@Nathan17B]

I don't know how many videos of this channel I've seen and every one of them is flawless. It is quite obvious the passion and love of the creators for the gaming/fighting scene. Thanks for this marvelous piece. Keep working this way

[@jakejutras5420]

Flawless? No. Absolutely dripping with passion for the source material? Hell yes.

[@mobysid9223]

I love your videos man. You know EXACTLY where the hype is at. Keep it up!

[@GoodNormals]

Absolutely fantastic video. The story about the truck was hilarious. I'm so pissed that I missed EVO this year and last year, but I'm definitely going back in 2019.

[@LucidDrink]

I could still watch mvc2 tournaments. One of my favorite fighting games ever.

[@XxLoneWolfexX]

Just goes to show you that a dedicated community with dedicated fans can make magic happen. I'm not a huge fighting game player but I appreciate the hell out of a healthy competitive community that can create jaw dropping moments like EVO has.

[@Andrewk3sleep]

I didn't think I needed this documentary till I watched it. Keep up the great work!

[@Wonduhs]

That was amazing, I watched it all. Great content as always and I'm looking forward to part 2.

[@GnJs6PackTraining]

Such commitment to something you love. These guys deserve all the success in the world. To the Evo founders and those gamers who kept on doing it year after year...now who dies the starcraft history?

[@elalcazar7374]

Great storytelling like always. Please be so kind and do this for TI once you are finished with evo.

[@mightymoua2384]

This reminded me back in my 90's, i invaded another city and duked it out. Most enjoyable time in life if u r a gamer.

[@boysilakbo9500]

This channel's contents never ceases to amuse me, kudos to you guys!!!

[@Harrison_Rs]

8:40 one of the best moments ever. I dont play these games but i will always remember this moment.

[@ishaanlol]

Thanks Daniel ❤️🔥

[@daniellerosen]

You're welcome! Hope you enjoyed it!

[@ishaanlol]

Daniel Rosen Oh wow ..you actually replied.....loved the narration ❤️❤️

[@xxstrider3188]

Another story of with this one being on the biggest tournament in the world for the fgc. Already it's going to be such a great video.

[@neonsamurai4604]

This channel is GOLDEN.

[@SikeNoYacht]

And now we gon get Evo at the Sphere soon...

[@rizzynp]

really enjoying the content you produce! I was never into any other game then CSGO but know I'm really curious about other scenes :) Thanks a lot!

[@Benleonardo]

This channel will be one of the biggest on KZbin one day. The content is amazing and as long as you keep doing what your doing! Extreme success is the horizon. I love all of these informative videos that you've come out with! Keep up the amazing work!! You've earned every sub.

[@Hollowdude15]

This story is so amazing and nice video man :]

[@Kriowllsz]

Lmao i died with the truck situation "the truck cant stop" great content as always thank u

[@johnhofer3266]

Justin woallllllgggg oh muh gaaaaaadddd uhuh uhuh uhuh uhhhhhh

[@jcchaconjr]

That was S Tier all the way... Can't wait for Pt. 2!

[@Sanoshi]

Love this series already! Can't wait for Part 2! :DDD So much love for Evo!

[@BigBlackBrony]

This is how you make a grown man cry. Evo is the reason I got into fighting games. Excellent video as always

[@sole5943]

woooow first time hearing my country being in a tornament!

[@chimaerarcxx6963]

Wonderful documentary as always. Kudos to this channel!

[@peacemurder3778]

Quality Content

[@asgerfell]

Great small DOC guys. Keep it up :D

[@RuffWarl0ck]

Watching videos like this always remind me why I love the FGC. As a community, we always had to FIGHT for our wins. It was never handed to us. The World Warriors always having to defy the odds just to make a statement.

[@itsgalf]

I spent a lot of time on MvC2 and TTT. Those were the games played during lunchtime at the arcade. I remember TTT was huge in Korea then, they aired the tournaments on TV and never even knew that people were still playing Street Fighter. Then in college I saw the Daigo parry :O. I never followed EVO, but Fighting Games will always have a special place in my heart.

[@RecardoRecardo]

Damn, kudos amurica! you guys set up anything like massive videogame tournaments and make it serious!

[@Tibazz]

Great video ! More please : )

[@SEANIEHSHINE]

" are you the truck".... "yes I'm the truck"🤣😂🤣😂💀

[@aishvetorah5704]

I cried. not a fighting game fan but other esports game like dota but its still the same... esports

[@passbyicecube]

Diago and Justin are one of the reason EVO survived. Peoples that work so hard to sustain it, and many many more too, of course. I suppose we need to thank young youtube for it too. LOL

[@Trance_Kitsune]

I really hope Melee continues to return to EVO and be a final day game. Great video.

[@morbid1.]

I don't even know how many times I saw "daigo parry" and it still gives me goosebumps.

[@aginggergown6303]

Can't wait for part 2

[@markk7082]

Excellent Video! Here is my subscription

[@yonslash457]

2:42 That was some unique way to handle the arcade button and stick

[@Falloutx360a]

Part 3 of this story will be interesting

[@twixxyxd]

Damn this is great!! Loved it!

[@hewholikestodraw]

Loved it!

[@Shimazaki00]

Subcribed to see the second part of this story, great documentary indeed!

[@BlackHazama]

Mvc2 is where legends were born!

[@KingpenGames]

9:05 never seen this before 😳😳 Got me pumped as a TO man 🤣

[@XXMASTERRIKUXX]

Can't wait for part 2 then!

[@thejosh209]

u guys tell storys good... thanks

[@WolfHunner]

This documentary should be on ESPN

[@ssjxcloudstrife8652]

Loved this.

[@CommunitySkratch]

Great video

[@lnguyen9228]

that truck animation was godlike

[@daraxiong19]

You guys never disappoint.

[@plokplot8900]

best narrator

[@cutsceneenjoyerzz]

Love evo so much!! Absolutely love it!

[@warmuzi4240]

That g4 jwong clip unlocked a massive memory

[@Hollowdude15]

LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@i.i8301]

waiting for part 2 like..........

[@DeadOmega]

That was a good vidya

[@RRodil]

Evo top 8 mario kart right here ! lmao That was my first evo, and I've been every single year since

[@hectorthafin]

Love the backstory

[@skrattaoppar9753]

The truck one is epic

[@SacrosanctMD]

Dude, Ive watched moment 37 a hundred times, and its still getting me the chills. And I'm not even a part of the FGC. Mad respect to the FGC.

[@nappytippy7056]

Ah man! Daigo's Ken is unforgettable!!!

[@aginggergown6303]

What a bummer that EVO 2020 got cancelled

[@RaiKageRyu]

Man that truck story is hilarious AF.

[@carldimayuga6419]

Im a TI fanboy through and through, but EVO was my original esport-to-watch. Freaking Daigo parry is still up there.

[@kapitankuro3041]

Great !

[@Iqballotelli]

Done! I am subscribing now

[@xboxgamer474246]

CPU the EVO Brawl champoin still plays Melee in Socal today. It's pretty cool :D

[@FateMasterBGB]

How can the news tell people that violent video games makes people violent as well? Just look at the amount of happy faces and joy everyone was showing in the video

[@Imboredlol]

*JUUUUUSSTAAAAAANNN WOOOOOOOOONNNNNGGGG!!!! OOOOOOHHH MYYYY GAAAAAADDDD!!!!!!!!!!*

[@Thepharcyde4ever]

1:55 So True. As a kid, me and 5 of my friends would always go to the mall on saturdays to go to the arcade. If we ever saw any other groups there, we challenged em. didnt know others did this lol

[@owenconlon8537]

Wooow great vid

[@sdro106]

🔥

[@johndewberryiii9925]

I started paying attention to Evo in 2006 that’s when I started to get knee deep into fighting games with other people when i saw Justin and daigo it was a wrap lol

[@drnod4779]

Street Fighter IV is the best EVO game ever. There's never gonna be a time like that again. The SFIV EVO years were the best.

[@Johjibebop]

I love the FGC.

[@dirtkills]

9 :18 that was a regular tuesday for the god daigo

[@СлаваКийски-г7м]

We need more fgc videos. Waiting for the second part!

[@7amanney]

Proud of my people from Kuwait ❤️

[@125conman]

RIP MELEE

[@abekatten88]

Please do a video about Daigo vs Poongko from evo 2011, would be so hype. Keep up the good work!

[@a.y6983]

ITS MAHVL BABY

[@gamingminds7093]

I NEED PART 2 NOW!

[@ShaunInce123]

Rare footage of Daigo being angry.

[@djarnelllim7299]

That ending hadouken

[@mylessmith5865]

Bay area 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@aki5876]

Daigo is always to revolutionist of FGC at any point in time

[@massterwushu9699]

My homie Yipes! Can’t believe he beat Justin Wong in mvc2