Who was the top player of 2021?
While 2020 lacked a lot of the electrifying LAN face-offs, it still produced a heap of memorable matches, the best one being... well, we wouldn't want to spoil it, would we?
The second episode of Inven Global's podcast, Ranked Chat, features Tempo Storm Super Smash Bros. Melee professional player Jeffrey "Axe" Williamson.
At long last, Justin "Wizzrobe" Hallett has found an organization to call home. The Captain Falcon maestro will be competing in Super Smash Bros. Melee under the Envy Gaming brand.
Wizzrobe is the last step in Melee’s recent progression. If he can get sponsored, despite not necessarily having the strongest personal branding or presence outside of Smash Bros., it will represent one of two things...
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.
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.
