[EVO Japan 2024]GGST winner is FLY TempestNYC!Won the finals undefeated in straight sets

A fighting game festival held from April 27th (Friday) to April 29th (Monday), 2024.EVO Japan 2024”
“GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-(hereinafter referred to as GGST)” was won by FLY TempestNYC!

The final showed an overwhelming performance

Players who made it to the finals

In the “GGST” final…

• JOZ MOCCHI player
• FLY TempestNYC (hereinafter referred to as TempestNYC) player
• Migumi Gudokkoisho player
• EGO sanakan (hereinafter referred to as sanakan) player
• side player
• IBUSHIGIN Tyurara (hereinafter referred to as Tyurara)

Six people (names based on start.gg) have advanced.

TempestNYC vs. sanakan

Sanakan lost in the Winners Final against TempestNYC, who had won with overwhelming strength so far.
We met again in the grand final.

TempestNYC vs. sanakan

TempestNYC, who did not let up on his deep and powerful attack even when he was forced into a corner, took the lead!

audience

The attack that uses tactics to pry the enemy open and the ruthless combo that follows is truly the strongest.

TempestNYC player victory

Only 8 minutes so far.
sanakan also showed tenacity, but could not finish, and TempestNYC won the victory!

TempestNYC (left) and sanakan (right)

Before I knew it, TempestNYC had won the finals in straight sets without dropping a single game.
Mr. Kamizono, the commentator, couldn’t help but laugh and said, “It’s too strong… (lol).”

TempestNYC player victory

TempestNYC player victory

The winning TempestNYC player received a prize of 1 million yen, as well as a logoed arcade controller and backpack.
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.

— FLY | TempestNYC @ EVO JAPAN (@Tempest_NYC) April 29, 2024

Q. Please tell me how you feel now.

TempestNYC player: Frankly, I’m very happy.
This is my second time traveling overseas for an international tournament, and I’m glad I was able to win this time as well.

Q. You came in 3rd place at “ARC WORLD TOUR 2023 FINALS”, but what preparations have you made for “EVO Japan 2024”?

TempestNYC player: I haven’t really changed the practice itself.
However, I sweat easily and sometimes don’t feel my best, so I took care of my health by drinking plenty of water and sleeping well.
I was confident that if I could take on the challenge in perfect condition, I would be able to play at a high level.

Q. I played Leo in most of the matches and won in straight sets in the final.What are the reasons for victory?

TempestNYC player: One is that I was feeling good.
The other thing is that Leo isn’t used as much in Asia compared to America, so I used Leo a lot even though there are other characters I’m confident in.

Q. Now that you have become the champion, do you have any next goals?

TempestNYC player: I can’t think of it right now (lol)
Just win!