Updated March 2023

I’m the leading authority on all things arcade sticks. Proud owner of the largest arcade stick collection in the world. Hype filled sneaker enthusiast. Nostalgia driven retro gaming fan.

I am based out of San Diego, California but in true world warrior fashion, I’m always traveling and seeking out the next challenge.

I am the Director of Global Business Development for Evolution Championship Series – The world’s largest competitive gaming event and experience. The Evo brand has grown in scale and viewership the past few years. We are thankful to be supported by all aspects of community, developers/publishers and gaming enthusiasts worldwide. As of March 2021, Evo has been acquired in a joint venture between Sony Interactive Entertainment – PlayStation and RTS. I am continuing my role as head of business for Evo and excited for the new journey within.

I also focus my time on Evo Japan, which held it’s inaugural event in January 2018. Evo Japan 2019 also took place February 15 – 17, 2019 in Fukuoka, Japan. Evo Japan 2020 was held back in Tokyo in January 2020. Evo Japan is making its return March 31 – April 2, 2022 at Tokyo Big Sight.

From 2018 – 2022 I also started managing business development for ten/o, a global digital-media company that specializes in producing some of the most amazing gaming & tech related experiences in the world. ten/o is responsible for the stage and viewing experience of Evo Championship Series, TEKKEN World Tour and many other publisher/developer events.

In 2019, ten/o has established European (based out of London, United Kingdom) and Asian (based out of Tokyo, Japan) operations to further service the interactive entertainment industry. During my time with ten/o we were able to further foster relationships with publishers, developers and community.

I’m also a proud member of the ‘TEKKEN Project’ team, one of the development teams under Bandai Namco Entertainment. I worked previously as the Brand and Community Advisor for the TEKKEN and worked directly with Bandai Namco Ent. to help bring TEKKEN to the masses. Aside from TEKKEN and SOULCALIBUR, I will continue to support the fighting game community as a whole from within my role at Evo.

In my free time I like to do commentary and hosting for gaming events around the world.

I continue to work closely with many valued companies and individuals in the games industry. I work with many gaming hardware manufacturers to help bring their products to market.

Do you want to work together? Please contact me at markman@markman23.com.

I am based out of San Diego, California. I love the Fighting Game Community (FGC). Leader of the TEKKEN scene. Defender of Arcade Sticks. I believe in YOU. I love video games, sneakers & all things geekmode. Available for gaming, event and industry consulting.

Formerly I worked at Mad Catz for eight years as the Fighting Game Lead and the Global Community & Sponsorship Manager, under the marketing side of the company. My role was to interact gaming communities, gaming companies, events and individuals to help promote the Mad Catz & TRITTON brands along with gaming in general. I worked closely with Twitch to spearhead the Mad Catz Twitch Team Partnership. I also worked closely on the business development side with valued partners such as Sega, Atlus, Capcom, Arc System Works, Bandai Namco Entertainment and many more.

Social Statistics:

2022 Twitter

• 33.05 Million Impressions
• 2.75 Million Impressions on Monthly Average

2021 Twitter

• 54.04 Million Impressions
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2020 Twitter

• 60.85 Million Impressions
• 5.07 Million Impressions on Monthly Average

2019 Twitter

• 71.52 Million Impressions
• 5.96 Million Impressions on Monthly Average

2018 Twitter

• 64.83 Million Impressions
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2017 Twitter

• 59.34 Million Impressions
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Following as of March 2023

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• Instagram – 16.7K Followers
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• Facebook – 4.7K Followers
• YouTube – 5.91K Subscribers