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Evo Awards Show Reveals Official Run of Show on Feb. 15 Dedicated to Celebrating the Fighting Game Community

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Winners for the 22 categories for the Evo Awards powered by Qiddiya Gaming will be unveiled during action-packed program.

Chipotle, NACON, PlayStation Tournaments and Zenni join as presenting partners for select awards, while Red Bull, SEGA and Capcom join as partners.

Evolution Championship Series (known as Evo), unveiled additional details for its inaugural Evo Awards powered by Qiddiya Gaming on February 15 in Los Angeles. The invite-only event will honor the icons of the fighting game community and the future trailblazers and will reveal the winners across 22 categories voted by the fans, Hall of Fame inductees, and publisher reveals.

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Evo Awards Run of Show (times are subject to change)

5:00 p.m. PT –  The Evo Awards Pre-Show hosts Tasty Steve and Hollywood RobTV kick-off the evening that will stream live on Evo’s Twitch Channel and Evo’s YouTube Channel. Additional special guests include Maximilian Dood, Faye Mata and Evo Award Nominees.

5:15 p.m. PT – Pre-Show continues with Arcade Carpet Interviews and the Marvel vs Capcom 2 “Tournament of Champions” featuring FGC Legends Justin Wong, Michael “IFC Yipes” Mendoza, Sanford Kelly, and Duc Do and commentated by Mike Ross and GoldenBoyNeo.

6:45 p.m. PT – Pre-Show wraps up with major announcements about Evo 2025 including ticketing, hotels, special guests and more game reveals.

7:00 p.m. PT – The Evo Awards presented by Qiddiya Gaming hands out the first of 22 Awards that include Player of the Year, Match of the Year and Moment of the Year.

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The Evo Awards will also see three FGC Legends – Tokido, John Choi and Alex Valle, inducted into the Evo Hall of fame.

During the show fans can expect a multitude of world premiere announcements from several of our partners, including a major announcement from Cygames for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. There will also be updates from Arc System Works with a world premiere announcement for their upcoming title  HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×IMPACT. There will also be a world premiere announcement for UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes.

Additionally, we’ll have World Premiere announcements from SNK for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves at the Evo Awards, with attendees able to access a demo of the game on-site. Fans tuning in can expect an exciting exhibition match featuring several fighting game champions and personalities. The Open Beta Test will be starting from Feb. 20th and running until the 24th, giving everyone a chance to get in on the action. FATAL FURY: CotW is available for preorder on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and the Epic Games Store.”

Fighting game fans can look forward to Capcom promoting the upcoming Capcom Fighting Collection 2 at the event, giving fans a sneak preview of the arcade classics, including: Project Justice, Power Stone 2, Capcom vs. SNK 2 and more.

Chipotle®, who returns as presenting partner for the third year in a row for the flagship event in Las Vegas on Aug. 1-3, will also present the “Best Meme” and “Best Custom Hardware” Awards, while Zenni will present the “Best Dressed Award”. The show will also be supported by PlayStation Tournaments who will present the “They’ve Got Next” award, and NACON will present “Comeback of the Year”. To crown the unforgettable evening, the Evo Awards’ powering partner Qiddiya Gaming will honor both the Player of the Year and Moment of the Year Awards.

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Additional partners for the Evo Awards include Red Bull and SEGA’s Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

“With the Evo Awards, we are thrilled to be presenting an event acknowledging the achievements of the game community now and in the years ahead,” said Rick Thiher, General Manager of Evo. “These Awards are an opportunity for us to celebrate and inspire the passionate players, fans, publishers, and developers that make fighting games so exciting.”

The list of Evo Award Categories and Nominees are below.

Evo Awards Categories:

  • Best Pop Off
    • Nominees: Hayao NoahtheProdigy, Nitro, AK, Punk
  • FGC Content of the Year
    • Nominees: TEKKEN 8 Tutorials, Marvel vs Capcom 2 Streams, Sajam TEKKEN Slam, Will It Kill?, Trash Talk Podcast
  • FGC Meme of the Year presented by Chipotle
    • Nominees: The Wazzler, Hand Heart & Thumbs Up, Hayao Does The Splits, Let’s Go Gambling, Attacks IRL
  • Comeback of the Year presented by NACON
    • Nominees: Hayao, Arslan Ash, G_Conceptz, SonicFox, Yagami
  • Match of the Year Award
    • Nominees: Punk vs Big Bird, Hayao vs FrankieBFG, Xiao Hai vs Kusanagi, Nitro vs Tatuma, Arslan Ash vs ATIF
  • Best On-Air Duo
    • Nominees: IFCYipeS + Sajam, RIP + Tasty Steve, Sajam + Tasty Steve, Justin Wong + IFCYipeS, Vicious + Justin Wong
  • Best Commentary
    • Nominees: That is a Worthless Button!, This Could Be Game…And It Is, Arslan’s Gonna Do It! He’s So Close! He’s So Close, Steve!, That Could Be an Evo-Losing Anti Air, Break His Guard!
  • Best Custom Hardware presented by Chipotle
    • Nominees: C.O.M.B.O. Extension Buttons, Snack Box Micro, MPress Nano, Custom Claiomh Solais Arcade Stick, Haute Pad T-Series
  • Best FGC Cosplay
    • Nominees: Chonibu, MSValentine, Chiba Josui, Onesaya, Kryrayne
  • Best Dressed presented by Zenni
    • Nominees: Tasty Steve, Logan Sama, Vicious, Hollywood RobTV, IFCYipeS
  • Best Button of the Year
    • Nominees: Dragunov Ignition Switch (QCF+4), Luke Crouching Medium Punch, Dash Light Attack, Johnny Cage Forward 3, Ken Crouching Medium Kick
  • Tech of the Year
    • Nominees: Pro KO Leverless, SWORL Arcade Controller, Hit Box Ultra, Sapphire Leverless Controller, LVL Controller
  • Marketing Campaign of the Year
    • Nominees: Evo + SFG + TEKKEN 8, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves X Cristiano Ronaldo, 2XKO, Street Fighter 6 Season 2, ECT Commercial
  • Fighting Game Release of the Year
    • Nominees: TEKKEN 8, Street Fighter 6 Season 2 DLC, Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Series, Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, Rivals of Aether II
  • They’ve Got Next presented by PlayStation Tournaments
    • Nominees: EnzoTheHokage, Booce, NoahtheProdigy, KingReyJr, Blaz
  • Best FGC Local
    • Nominees: Tatakai Tuesday, NLBC, Abou Dojo, FGC Meetups, Ozimeme
  • Invitational of the Year
    • Nominees: Red Bull Kumite, Sajam TEKKEN Slam, Crazy Raccoon Cup, Red Bull Golden Letters, Topanga Championship 5
  • Best Online Series
    • Nominees: CasaBunch, TNS Online, Saltmine League, The Kolosseum, Can Opener
  • Content Creator of the Year
    • Nominees: Sajam, Justin Wong, Brian_F, Broski, Diaphone
  • Commentator of the Year
    • Nominees: IFCYipeS, Tasty Steve, Sajam, Rynge, Vicious
  • Player of the Year presented by Qiddiya Gaming
    • Nominees: Punk, Arslan Ash, MenaRD, Xiao Hai, Nitro
  • Moment of the Year presented by Qiddiya Gaming
    • Nominees: Punk Wins Street Fighter 6 at Evo, Hayao “Moment 38”, Xiao Hai Wins Esports World Cup, Lilypichu vs Harada at Evo Showcase, MenaRD Wins His First Evo
Evo returns to Japan on May 9-11 at Tokyo Big Sight and will also feature two five-on-five tournaments with STREET FIGHTER III 3rd STRIKE -Fight for the Future- and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Its flagship and biggest event, seeking to become the largest tournament in esports history once again, returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center on August 1-3 with Chipotle® as presenting partner. Registration to compete is open at evo.gg in the eight featured Arena tournaments with spectator tickets on sale on Feb. 15. Evo will make its European debut at the Palais des Expos in Nice, France, on October 10-12 and also announced it will expand to Singapore in 2026.

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Hop on the Wealth Bus: N1 Partners heading to iGB Live London 2025

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N1 Partners is gearing up for iGB Live London 2025, and will bring something visitors won’t want to miss. On July 2–3 at ExCeL London, guests will find N1 Partners at Booth J50 — where a black-and-red stand designed to resemble an elegant bus stop welcomes guests beneath the slogan: Hop on the Wealth Bus.

The stand is designed to be more than just a place to visit — it’s a lively lounge where you can grab a drink, chat with the team, and explore real ways to scale your affiliate profits against the backdrop of a bus stop-style design.

N1 Puzzle Promo: Your road to the helicopter prize

N1 Partners is tying the Wealth Bus theme into its N1 PUZZLE Promo — the campaign that’s literally driving our partners toward a brand-new Robinson R22 Beta II helicopter.

Here’s how it works:

  • 1 puzzle piece for every 10 FTDs from SEO traffic
  • 1 puzzle piece for every 40 FTDs from PPC and ASO
  • 1 puzzle piece for every 100 FTDs from FB and other channels (social media, SMS, Email, UAC, In-App)

The more puzzle pieces you collect, the closer you get to taking home the helicopter. And since London is one of the key stops on this journey, N1 Partners will showcase exactly how affiliate traffic can help drive progress toward the prize.

Of course, it’s not just about the final prize. N1 Partners is already running two mini-lotteries (April–July and Sept–Nov) packed with luxury prizes — and everyone wins something. Whether you’re driving PPC, SEO, or social traffic, you can turn volume and speed into puzzle pieces and prizes.

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What’s on board at Booth J50

The stand will offer plenty of engaging activities for visitors:

  1. Bar — visitors can grab a drink and connect with the N1 Partners team.
  2. Puzzle Collection merch drop — every item gives you +1 puzzle piece in the promo. Plus, each merch owner enters a special giveaway: a custom hoodie, an iPhone 17 Pro Max, and a branded case.
  3. Plinko-style game — everyone wins! Grab a guaranteed prize right at the booth.
  4. Meet the N1 Partners team — the team will be on hand to answer questions and show how to boost your current promo results and earnings.

Why meet N1 Partners in London

N1 Partners has been driving affiliate success for over 7 years, with 12+ licensed casino and betting brands and top deals across Tier‑1 markets.

Here’s what the program offers:

  • CPA up to €650
  • RevShare up to 45% + NNCO
  • Hybrid deals
  • No shave, no delays, guaranteed payouts

At Booth J50, N1 Partners will be ready to talk about real business — no fluff. If you run SEO, PPC, FB, or any other traffic, we’ll show you how to turn it into bigger profits with our offers.

N1 Partners stands for reliability, honesty, and speed — and we’re always open to new partners who are ready to scale.

Let’s meet in London!

Attendees can visit N1 Partners at Booth J50 during iGB Live London on July 2–3.

Hop on the Wealth Bus, grab exclusive merch (get an extra Puzzle Piece with it) — and discover how to boost your affiliate marketing performance with N1 Partners.

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Precision, Power, Play: Visit PlayAmo Partners at Booth L20 During iGB Live 2025

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The board is set. The stakes are high. And PlayAmo Partners is ready to make its move.

This July, PlayAmo Partners will step onto the global stage at iGB Live 2025, now hosted at London’s iconic ExCeL Centre. With 15,000+ industry leaders, innovators, and dealmakers in attendance, it’s the ultimate arena to showcase who plays to win — and how.

At Booth L20, PlayAmo unveils a chessboard-themed stand that’s more than a visual statement — it’s a mindset. In a world of flashy gimmicks and empty promises, PlayAmo is showing up with sharp strategy, high-stakes gameplay, and offers as tailored as a grandmaster’s next move.

The stand fuses luxury and logic, inviting visitors to experience the brand’s signature mix of elegance, excitement, and edge. And it’s not just for show — it’s interactive.

In partnership with Lucky Media, PlayAmo is co-hosting an on-site partner quest. The challenge? Outsmart the board. The reward? A shot at winning a Wimbledon ticket or a brand-new MacBook — because PlayAmo doesn’t believe in small prizes.

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And beyond the games? Real talk. Smart deals. Big moves.

Visitors to Booth L20 will get exclusive face time with the team to:

  • Unlock bespoke offers crafted for their traffic
  • Discuss scalable strategies to grow revenue
  • Explore PlayAmo’s unique product ecosystem

“This industry rewards brains over luck — and that’s exactly how we play. At iGB Live London, we’re doubling down on strategy, precision, and partnership. We’re here to connect with ambitious affiliates, offer custom deals, and build relationships that go far beyond the event floor”, says Edgar, CEO of PlayAmo Partners.

So, if you’re in the game to win — come find them. Join PlayAmo Partners at Booth L20 for a strategic deep dive into high-converting offers, long-term growth solutions, and the tools affiliates need to thrive in 2025 and beyond.

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Meet 22Bet Partners at iGB Live London: Tennis, Talks & Wimbledon Dreams

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This summer, the iconic iGB Live lands in London for the first time — bringing together over 15,000 iGaming professionals from around the world. On July 2–3, 22Bet Partners will join the action at stand K60 in ExCeL London, ready to serve bold partnerships, fresh ideas, and a tennis-themed experience that’s game, set, match.

iGB Live 2025 marks a new chapter as it relocates from Amsterdam to London, raising the stakes for everyone involved. For 22Bet Partners, this is more than a showcase — it’s a statement. The brand is setting the tone with a standout stand themed around tennis, celebrating energy, precision, and competitive spirit.

Visitors to stand K60 can expect:
– A full-on tennis court setup with sleek design and interactive elements
– Signature cocktails and premium branded merch
– Real talk with the 22Bet Partners team: whether you’re looking to scale an existing collab or launch something new, they’re available
– A dynamic quest from Lucky Media — complete challenges at the 22Bet stand and you could score the ultimate prize: a ticket to Wimbledon

As a proud partner in the Lucky Media quest, 22Bet Partners invites attendees to bring their A-game — and leave with more than just a handshake.

“We’re thrilled to join iGB Live 2025 in London — an event that brings together the best minds in affiliate marketing. For us, nothing beats face-to-face conversations with our partners. It’s where ideas flow, plans evolve, and momentum builds. Our team is united by a love for what we do and a drive to grow bigger, better, bolder. Expect energy, surprises, and a lot of inspiration at stand K60”, says Yan, CEO of 22Bet Partners

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Ready to serve up new wins? Meet 22Bet Partners at stand K60.

Connect with the team, dive into their tennis-themed world, and take your shot at winning a Wimbledon ticket.

The event is a perfect opportunity to see 22Bet Partners’ latest initiatives and partnership opportunities in action.

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