A 6-0 losers bracket comeback victory is exactly the type of situation that warrants a face-melting Hungrybox popoff and it's hard to argue Hungrybox hasn't earned this one fair and square. It's easy to accuse Hungrybox of manufacturing his reactions for content, but this one is undeniable in its sincerity.
Hungrybox has seen a lot of changes within the competitive Melee world. But one thing hasn't changed — he is still fighting to be number one.
Mike Haze looks back on his time in the Smash scene with mixed emotions. He misses the game and competing, and has seen growth in the community. But he loves his life without it.
At the time of writing, it looks increasingly likely Leffen won’t be able to attend Summit, with new restrictions related to the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus expected in coming weeks.
No rest.
Want to pick up Melee? Here is how to jump into the game.
Smash Summit 12 voting is almost upon us. Here are KoDoRiN's predictions for this crazy time in Smash's timeline.
This is big.
Mainstage was tiring and challenging for iBDW. But the Melee pro is already ready to refocus his energy and improve for the next major.
The clash continues.
And it's just beginning.
Some players are excited to see unfrozen Pokemon Stadium back in LAN play but others are not too sure it's the best choice for top-notch competition.
Ultimate is more popular than Melee. But ESAM has noticed some other differences between the two games when it comes to the pro scene and their opinions and practice routines.
Thank you for not listening.
WaDi loves making people laugh. He loves content creation. But he's just too damn good to not play competitively, at least a little.
Moky is having a good year. He was signed to Moist Esports. He won Pinnacle 2021. So what's next?
n0ne spoke to Inven Global about the formation of the Golden Guardians Melee roster, the importance of content in the Smash ecosystem, and how Slippi rollback saved Melee during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Soonsay is known for his optimal punishment game and technical ability. He has a creative and aggressive playstyle that makes him a favorite to watch among Fox enthusiasts. Now a member of Noble, an esports and professional content creation organization, Soonsay's Melee power ranking will likely continue to rise.
If Nintendo is willing to crack down on the mere emulation of Melee, how might they respond to direct changes and additions to the game? Melee fans can only hope the mod doesn't cause too much attention and awake the sleeping giant that is Nintendo's legal team.
“No one can hide on rollback.” This was Zane “Epengu” Bhansali's commentary during Hax's Nightclub Season 2 Episode 2 — the first large online Melee tournament of 2021. I
