Azarus, a Web3 overlay platform for live streams, announced it will power the official Twitch live streams for the upcoming Evolution Championship Series. This year’s Evo event is projected to be the biggest Esports tournament in history, bringing together communities from around the globe of the world’s most popular fighting games.
Azarus and Evo: For a Historic Esports Event
Evo, founded in 2002 and one of the longest-running fighting game tournaments on the planet, will take place from July 19th – 21st at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Top players and thousands of fans come together to celebrate the competitive spirit of fighting games.
Azarus’s live streaming technology at the Evo event gives viewers the chance to play interactive games for rewards while watching. The patented technology unlocks new methods of engagement to heighten Esports experiences through live stream overlays. With these overlays, Azarus strives to create maximum interaction between creators and communities, making it ideal for bringing Esports tournaments to life for those watching.
Speaking ahead of the event, Alex Casssovici, Azarus Founder, stated, “Evo promises to be a real treat for fans of fighting games, who will be able to watch top players from 63 countries go head-to-head. With Azarus on the official Evo stream, viewers will be able to take in all the action as it unfolds, interact in real-time, and earn sweet rewards.”
Since 2018, Azarus has led the charge in interactive streaming; for example, its “Overlay Game” for Rainbow Six: Siege Twitch Streams changed how viewers engage with streamers.
Unparalleled Fan Experience
Evo features an electric display of playing skills and entertainment with its open bracket format highlighting the best fighting game players in the world.
The anticipated event will welcome over 60,000 fans in person. At the same time, hundreds of thousands more will join through the live streams happening on Twitch.
The tournament includes panels, exhibitions, and even game reveals. Exhibitions already confirmed include Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Hunter x Hunter Nen Impact, and a Live Rivals React featuring Justin Wong and IFC Yipes.
Panels include industry leaders such as Capcom, Bandai Namco, Arc System Works, Cygames, and SNK. If that’s not enough, fans will also have an early look at what Riot Games has in store for their upcoming release, 2XKO.
Acquired by metaverse gaming leader Animoca Brands, Azarus has shown its position at the very top of the Web3 gaming platform for live streams. At Evo, its tech aims to deliver an unparalleled Esports tournament experience to its viewers.
