Written by Glenn | 12 July 2011

 

Bolstering its lineup, Evil Geniuses signed three fighting game players: "Choco Blanka," Yusuke Momochi and Ari "Floe" Weintraub (pictured).

The moves mean the team's fighting game roster is at five; the three newcomers join Justin Wong (the longest tenured) and Ricky Ortiz. It's the team's first roster addition since Ricky joined the team, and their first player move since Martin "Marn" Phan left the team.

Here's more from Evil Geniuses:

Evil Geniuses’ fighting game division will now consist of five of the world’s most established and publicly recognized pro gamers. The division, which includes the likes of Justin “JWong” Wong and Enrique “PrettyRicky” Ortiz, will travel internationally to events throughout the coming year with an increased focus in Japan and other parts of Asia. 

“With the signing of Momochi, ChocoBlanka, and FloE, Evil Geniuses is more prepared than ever to expand our fighting game reach internationally,” stated Scott Smith, CEO of Evil Geniuses. “It’s an honor to welcome the three players to the team and we’re excited to witness their evolution as both players and individuals under the EG name.”  

Much like what happened with Justin last year, the signings come very close to the Evoluiton World Finals.

Picture by Michael Yu.