I don’t like Derrick Nevado. Not one bit. I LOVE HIM! He loves video games, is a phenomenal illustrator, has his own martial arts school, and doesn’t owe me any money. And that makes him perfect for the GAAM show and the special art exhibition, “Fight Me”.

Hello, what’s your name and what do you?
Derrick Nevado, Senior Designer in marketing at an insurance company by day; martial arts instructor by night at Nevado Karate Arts

What are five of your favorite games?
Gears of War, Gears of War 2, Gears of War 3, Super Street Fighter 4 (Arcade Edition), and Contra

Can you remember the first time you started playing Street Fighter?
Yes, back in ’92. Street Fighter II on SNES at a birthday party!

What’s your favorite Street Fighter game? 1, 2, 3, 4, EX, X Tekken, or Alpha? 4

Who’s your main?
Juri, if not available, Ryu of course!

If M. Bison offered you $100,000,000 Bison dollars, would you join Shadowloo?
Yes! I could open a chain of martial arts schools! Plus, the bonus would be having Chun-Li and Cammy coming after me!

Why did you let Ryan drag you into this event?
Wait…Ryan’s involved?!? Let me see that fine print again!

What kind of art/what should we expect from your art for the Game Art And Music Show?
comic book styled characters!

What do you want to come from this show/art?
Meet new people that share the same interests and eventually sign them up for martial arts classes at my school!