​Fighting games are incredible. They generate so much hype, passion, and body odor.

@EVO no one showers or wears deodorant apparently. — nιcole (@ReddBlondie) July 15, 2016

What people don't understand is that the stench is a part of some players' game. Body odor adds another element to the match; it's a dirty trick, but it can get your opponent off-kilter. It's hard to concentrate on whether he/she is landing in front or behind when you've got your index finger and thumb pinching your nose.

Your friendly reminder to shower BEFORE Day 2 of #CEO2016.

Smelling fresh & clean is the path to a successful event. pic.twitter.com/gr0ddw7yE7 — Bear [PG & smashgg] (@BearUNLV) June 25, 2016

The warnings go out after every major tournament, but no one could save a tournament the size of Evo 2016. Despite there being only one day for participants and viewers to be in the Mandalay Bay Events Center, it stank so bad that they are still airing it out.





The Las Vegas Convention Center - Central Hall C5, is now condemned indefinitely.





Hopefully next year Smashers and FGC members alike will at least shower the week before the tournament, if not the during it, or the day before.

Credit to ​mandalaybay.com for the photo, and sacrifice for Evo.