The world’s largest fighting game event just got a whole lot bigger, because SNK and ATLUS are bringing THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV to EVO 2016. We’ve got our very own Team ATLUS ready to go — consisting of excited marketing and production employees who are burning to step into the ring and show off the games to the passionate fighting game community at the ATLUS booth!

Fighting game enthusiasts from around the world attending EVO 2016 will have the opportunity for hands-on time with SNK’s THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV at the ATLUS booth throughout the show. With tighter controls, improved Combo and MAX Mode mechanics, series first 3D graphics, and more, KOF XIV is ready for prime time at the fighting game community’s biggest stage. In fact, we’ll have the latest build just for the show! For those looking for the thrill and agony of intense competition, we’ll be holding a side tournament on Saturday with sign ups being held here. Entry is free and there will be a prize for the top three. Oh, and did we mention that the prize is cold hard cash? (Which, for security reasons, will be mailed to winners after EVO.)

1st place prize: $1,400

2nd place prize: $700

3rd place prize: $350

There’s also an SNK panel featuring key developers and artists who worked on the long-running series, which will be immediately followed by an autograph session. Check out the full schedule below:

FRIDAY, JULY 15

All Day: THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV Freeplay and Tournament Practice Stations

SATURDAY, JULY 16

All Day: THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV Freeplay Stations

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: SNK Developers Panel

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: SNK Developers Autograph Session

2:00 PM : Side Tournament (ATLUS Booth) Matches Begin

TBD: Special Exhibition Match

TBD: Side Tournament Top 8