The local fighting game community rejoices as REV Major returns as one of the biggest and most anticipated events in the Philippines for fighting games, happening this November 5-7. With its extensive tournaments for Tekken, Street Fighter, Dragon Ball Fighter Z among others, it has been a haven for gaming enthusiasts.
However, with the pandemic putting a halt to all events and gatherings on location, the organizing team at Gariath Concepts had to hit pause on the project. It didn’t stop the team, though, from preparing for the next. Reassessments were made, and the team drilled down on what truly mattered to the fighting game community and adapted to the evolutionary normal – by pivoting and maximizing the online space. And on its first fully digital installment, REV MAJOR is back.
“Nothing beats offline events of course, but this pandemic showed us how the fighting game community can be resilient.” said Richard Brojan, Gariath Concepts CEO. “Online events were suddenly more openly explored, and we saw that despite not being face to face, the competitive spirit and camaraderie among players was still there. Online events serve as a continuity for the FGC, a continuity that we need now more than ever.”
Happening on November 5 to 7, REV Major wants to #DoItDifferent by fully activating in an online space, exploring and further expanding the possibilities for the FGC. Read on to find out what to expect in this year’s REV Major!
THE RETURN OF FIGHTING GAME TOURNAMENTS
REV Major Lockdown shouldn’t be without its tournaments. This year, despite the shift to an online set-up, the event is packed and will feature Tekken 7, Guilty Gear Strive, Street Fighter V, Melty Blood: Type Lumina and Super Smash Bros. To know more about the hype on how to join and win the awesome prize pool, follow the REV Major social media pages and stay updated.
INTERNATIONAL PRO PLAYERS’ SHOWMATCHES
Iconic international fighting game players will battle it out in show matches for the fun and of course, the bragging rights. Competing for the Guilty Gear Strive crown is Daru – Korean Guilty Gear superstar who recently won second place in playing Guilty Gear Strive on the 2021 EVO 2021 Online – Asia and Summit – Japanese Guilty Gear Extraordinaire who placed 1st in playing Guilty Gear XRD at the Evolution Championship Series: Japan 2019 and placed 2nd in ARCREVO Japan 2018. Aside from that, a Melty Blood: Type Lumina showdown will happen between fighting game mavens KizzieKay, who is known for his Guilty Gear tricks and recently won 1st place in playing
Guilty Gear Xd in The Pinnacle 2019, and FluxedOver, who is well known as the undisputed best Zero May Cry player in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and won multiple tournaments in said game. Both players are new to playing Melty Blood, their REV Major showdown is surely to watch out for.
THE REView!
This new highlight will feature the industry and the community’s well-known names going one-on-one about their insights and thoughts on the fighting game industry and community before and in these times.
MAJOR GIVEAWAYS AND PRIZES
Who says that giveaways can only be given during live events? Don’t worry as REV Major will still provide its fans awesome loot and freebies even though online. Follow the REV major social media pages on how to join.
REV Major 2021 will be streamed live on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/revmajorph. Stay tuned and follow the platforms for details, announcements and more!
For more updates, be sure to follow REV Major through the following:
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revmajorph
• Twitter: @revmajorph
For more details about Playbook Esports, follow them in their social media platforms:
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PBEsportsteam/
• Twitter: @playbookesports
To know more about Gariath Concepts and their projects, you may check out their pages:
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GariathConcepts/
• Twitter: @GariathConcepts
• Instagram: @GariathConcepts
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