The era of the Melee main: The new school vs. old school Melee mindset

Just like the Hudson Bay hunters do with every catch, this generation of Melee stars are squeezing every last drop out of their characters, and it’s pushing the game forward in an incredibly exciting way.

What would happen if Mango retired from competitive Melee?

This would change the entire scene.

The Smash Summit 13 prize pool is extremely low — but not for Melee

The Smash community can only do so much, especially when they hate the Smash Summit 13 merch.

Genesis 8 shows Hungrybox and Mango's continued rivalry is what Smash needs

With Pound coming up, Mango and Hungrybox prepare to face off again.

The MKLeo-Sparg0 rivalry is a tale as old as Smash itself

MKLeo faces his greatest challenge yet in the form of Sparg0. But as is the case in Smash's long history, the master may have unwittingly played a part in creating the player that will take his crown.

Hungrybox roasts Nintendo and Mango at the Streamer Awards

"Melee is a beautiful game and deserves to shine."

Inven Global Smash Awards WINNER: Best Melee Player

Mango's return to the top couldn't be ignored.

Inven Global Smash Awards WINNER: Best Melee Match

There was only one clear winner.

Inven Global Smash Awards WINNER: Best Melee Event

This is the tournament that defined competitive Melee in 2021.

Inven Global Smash Awards WINNER: Best Melee Content Creator

The best Melee content creator has been crowned — but experts and the community are at odds.

Inven Global Smash Awards: Best Melee Player of 2021 (Nominees)

Who was the top player of 2021?

Inven Global Smash Awards: Best Melee Match of 2021 (Nominees)

These are the moments that defined Melee's 2021 competitive scene.

Inven Global Smash Awards: Best Melee Event of 2021 (Nominees)

Melee's in-person competitions thrived in 2021 despite all of the changes and complications. These are the events that truly defined the top talent.

Inven Global Smash Awards: Best Melee Pieces of Content of 2021 (Nominees)

The Melee community is passionate, which shows through in the content that defined 2021.

Inven Global Smash Awards: Best Melee Content Creators of 2021 (Nominees)

Here are the nominees for Best Melee Content Creator, based on votes from Smash experts, journalists, and pros.

Super Smash Bros. Melee top 100 is inconsistent: Mango's longevity vs. Armada's peak

The top spots in the Melee Top 100 may be out of order, depending on what the Smash community values more.

The Mango vs. Armada GOAT rivalry mimics Federer vs. Nadal

Mango vs. Armada in Melee. Federer vs. Nadal in tennis. The two rivalries for the GOAT title have a lot in common.

Ice on Melee's GOAT: "You got to give it to Mang0 at some point. [...] Armada's achievements are crazy, but the game changes so much."

Inven Global had the chance to catch up with Ice and discuss his recent struggles, the European Smash scene, and his confidence going forward.

20 years of Melee: Five players that defined the game’s first two decades of history

As Super Smash Bros Melee turns 20, we take a look at the five gods of Melee that defined the game's two-decade-long history.

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.