world renowned esport tournament evo
World renowned esports tournament Evo canceled, co-founder removed after allegations of sexual misconduct
NetherRealm Studios was the first game maker to remove a title from Evo Online. The company announced on Thursday night it will "stand in solidarity with those who have spoken out against abuse" and pulled Mortal Kombat XI from the event. Capcom the publisher of the popular Street Fighter franchise, quickly followed suit and said they, too, would not participate "in light of the recent accusations of misconduct." Bandai Namco announced "Dragon Ball FighterZ," "SoulCalibur VI" and "Tekken 7" would no longer be a part of the tournament "in response to recent abuse allegations."