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Interview
BC|EE discusses getting into Smash Bros, PGR predictions, and more
At CEO 2019, I was joined by the famed BeastCoast|Phil "EE" Visu, who's best known for his gift of gab on the mic. He's one the proud and few Smash Bros. legends when it comes to commentary, and been part of the Melee community since the mid 2000s.
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Column
Nintendo knocked E3 2019 out of the park
With Sony absent, and Microsoft's next step in the Xbox lineage, Project Scarlett, announcing only two exclusives in a pre-convention press conference, E3 was wide open for Nintendo to steal the spotlight. Here are some of the highlights of Nintendo's smashing success at E3 2019.
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Interview
D'Ron "D1" Maingrette on Casting with Prog, Working with Other Casters, and What Nintendo Can Do to Help Smash
Super Smash Bros. has left a footprint in the gaming industry. A veteran caster who has been involved in the professional Smash scene, D'Ron "D1" Maingrette, stuck with the scene in its ups and downs. D1 spoke with Inven Global after his IGEC panel to talk about his thoughts on Smash, casting with Prog, and thoughts on the future of Smash.
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Feature
Two big questions Nintendo has to answer at E3
As E3's final presentation looks to take place at 12 p.m. EDT today, Nintendo fans are chomping at the bit to find out what new toys they will get to play with in the upcoming months. Prior to the presentation even starting, Twitter was abuzz with die-hard Nintendo fans who aired what they want to see, what they NEED to see and what they cannot live without seeing on stream. A common theme when it comes to the messages focus on three franchises in particular: Pokemon Sword and Shield, Animal Crossing and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. As the clock ticks down until the presentation starts, here are the two biggest questions on fan's minds.
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Interview
Shroomed: "In my opinion, the turning point for Melee will be if Wizzrobe gets sponsored."
Shroomed brought his Melee insights and experience to IGEC 2019 as a panelist of "The Smash Bros: How an Unsupported Nintendo Game Survived as an Esport." Shortly before his panel, Shroomed touched base with Nick Geracie on the state of the Smash community, the potential of Justin "Wizzrobe" Hallett being signed, and to weigh in on the "Melee vs. Super Smash Bros Ultimate" debate.
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News
Get On My Level 2019 - Melee trounces Smash Ultimate in Twitch peak viewership
Rumors of Super Smash Bros. Melee's demise have been greatly exaggerated. During Smash major Get On My Level 2019, Melee peaked at 65,000 viewers on Twitch. According to statistics provided by TwitchTracker, Melee's peak viewership during the tournament surpassed Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's peak viewership by 20,000 viewers.
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IGEC Panel Highlight: The Smash Bros — How an Unsupported Nintendo Game Survived as an Esport
The Smash Bros. Panel will host a roundtable discussion with professional Smash Bros competitors featuring a Q&A session. Our panelists will explore how Smash differs from other FGC titles, the larger role of grassroots esports vs. publisher supported ones, and how the recent involvement (and infamous lack there of) of Nintendo might change the game's competitive future. This panel is a marquee event for competitive Smash fans and FGC enthusiasts!
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News
GameWorks, Inc. to Host Large, National Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament; Esports Prize Pool Valued at $25,000
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- GameWorks, Inc., a full entertainment and dining experience for millennials, teens and families, announced today it will host one of the largest national esports tourn
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Column
Now the most popular fighting game at EVO 2019, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the successor Melee deserves.
"Melee can finally take a rest. It no longer has to carry the torch that signals to the rest of the esports industry that Super Smash Bros. is, in fact, a fighting game. Ultimate is the first Smash game to come along and accept the path that Melee has persistently forged throughout years of industry neglect and doubt."
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EVO 2019 clumsily attempts to say goodbye to Super Smash Bros. Melee
The farewell video ironically amplifies EVO fans love for the game and reminds the community how integral Melee has been to the hype and authenticity of the event -- all just before taking the proverbial old horse behind the shed, shotgun in hand.
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The Infamous Red Yoshi, aMSa, joins Red Bull esports as a Super Smash Bros. Melee competitor.
A crowd favorite and strong competitor that has defeated many Smash Melee gods including Mew2King, Plup, and HungryBox, the premier Yoshi player Masaya "aMSa" Chikamoto revealed his signing with RedBull at Genesis 6 last weekend.
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Column
Smash Ultimate Pros are already executing flashy plays with Piranha Plant, but is it any good?
Despite the general assessment that Piranha Plant has a linear playstyle, weak approach options, small hitboxes, and not many mix-ups options, his popularity continues to grow as hype around his absurdly damaging combos and unique fighting style spreads across the internet.
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News
Collegiate StarLeague Announces the Addition of NBA 2K19 in North America
This is the full text of Collegiate StarLeague's 2019/01/29 press release. SANTA MONICA, CA |January 28, 2019– Collegiate StarLeague, a division of WorldGaming Network, announced today that NBA 2K19 is coming to US and Canadian college and university campuses. The competition – which will commence in January 2019 – will provide players at more than 1,600 participating Collegiate StarLeague colleges and universities the chance to represent their school in the world's largest collegiate esports program. The very best teams to emerge from the fray will meet at the CSL Collegiate Grand Finals in April 2019, to compete for a scholarship prize pool of $10,000. Furthermore, with more than $175,000 in prizes and scholarships available across different games for CSL's 2018-2019 season, it's going to be the biggest year yet.
