The winner of the " EVO Japan 2024" " GUILTY G EAR -STRIVE- " (GGST), a fighting game festival held from Friday, April 27 to Monday, April 29, 2024, was the FLY TempestNYC player!
The final game was a dominating affair!
In the "GGST" finals...
- JOZ MOCHI
- FLY TempestNYC (TempestNYC)
- MIGUMIGU DOKOKOKOSO player
- EGO sanakan(sanakan)
- Gobai player
- IBUSHIGIN Tyurara (Tyurara)
Six players (names are based on start.gg ) advanced.
sanakan lost in the Winners' Final against TempestNYC, who had won the tournament with overwhelming strength up to this point. They met again in the Grand Final.
TempestNYC, who never slowed down his powerful and deep attack even after being backed into a corner, took the lead by one point!
The attack that was pried open by tactics and the ruthless combos that followed were truly the best.
Only 8 minutes had passed so far. Sanakan showed some persistence, but was unable to make a decisive move, and TempestNYC was awarded the victory!
TempestNYC won the tournament in straight games without losing a single game in the finals. Commentator Mr. Kamizono could not help but laugh, saying, "He is too strong...(laugh).
The winner, TempestNYC, received 1 million yen in prize money, an arcade controller with his logo on it, a backpack, and other prizes. Congratulations!
Damn… I actually won an EVO huh 🤔 didn’t really hit me until now where I’m actually thinking about it. One of my goals as a competitor was to win EVO, and I did it!
I’ll try to win in Vegas as well someday,but I’m still crossing this off as a major milestone in my FGC career.
— TempestNYC (@Tempest_NYC) April 29, 2024
Q. How do you feel now?
TempestNYC: Quite frankly, I am very happy. This is the second time I have traveled overseas for an international tournament, and I am happy to have won again.
Q. You placed 3rd in the ARC WORLD TOUR 2023 FINALS. How have you been preparing for EVO Japan 2024?
TempestNYC: I haven't really changed my practice. I just sweat a lot and sometimes I don't feel my best, so I took care to stay in shape by drinking plenty of water and getting a good night's sleep. I was confident that I could play at a high level if I could take on the challenge in perfect condition.
Q. You played with Leo in most of your matches and won straight games in the finals. What was the reason for your victory?
TempestNYC: One reason was that I was in good shape. Another reason was that Leo is not used as much in Asia as it is in the U.S. I used Leo a lot, although there are other characters that I am confident with.
Q. Now that you are the champion, what is your next goal?
TempestNYC: I can't really think about that right now (laughs)!