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Josh Olalde

Former Staff Writer/Lead Video Specialist
Josh Olalde
Zenyou AMA: "I can't let these bad experiences determine who I am...losses are a part of growing."
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The bi-weekly Smashboards Ask Me Anything (AMA) series is back! Every 2 weeks, we ask players questions directed to them by users of the Smash Bros. subreddit.
Trump's Travel Ban Lifted; Mr. R, Others Can Enter US Again
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On Feb 4th, The U.S. State Department will allow people with valid visas into the United States, a department official said on Saturday. Mr. R, including many others, are allowed back into the United States.
Midwest Mayhem NA Tour Announced; Nine Organizations Collaborate
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On Feb. 4, Illinois-based tournament production team Events2Compete (E2C) released a trailer for its latest major event entitled 'Midwest Mayhem 8: North American Tour' (MM8), which will be held in Chicago, IL on Apr. 8.
Joe Barrels: "I love the big support from our staff and sponsored players."
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Smashboards recently had the opportunity to speak with Joe Barrels, founder of E2C, to talk to him about the beginning stages of E2C, Midwest Mayhem events, how collaborative talks with 2GGaming began, 2GGC: Midwest Saga and more!
Smash Vods: A New Way to Search Replays
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Struggling with a match-up? Having a hard time looking for replays? Smash Vods, a newly released website, might just be what you need.
Esports Arena Contributes $2,000 to 2GGC: Midwest Mayhem Saga
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Earlier this week, 2GGaming announced via Reddit & Twitter that Esports Arena contributed $2,000 to the 2GGC: Midwest Mayhem Saga pot bonus.
Shine 2017 Trailer Released; Registration Open
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After revealing the dates last month, premier New England event Shine 2017 now has a new trailer as well as open registration. Games that Shine 2017 will entail is Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Street Fighter 5 and Super Smash Bros. 64.
Genesis 4: Day 2 Starter Pack
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For those not in-the-know, here’s all the info you need to enjoy day two of Genesis 4, as well as some of day one's highlights.
Elevate Signs Netherlands' Mr. R, LoF's False
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Today, Elevate announced Ramin "Mr. R" Delshad and Corey "False" Shin as new additions to their Super Smash Bros. Wii U roster.
Black Craft Whiskey Sponsors Abate, Pittsburgh Smash Community
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World-acclaimed Luigi specialist Abate unexpectedly becomes the first Smash Bros player to ever be sponsored by an alcoholic beverage brand.
2GGC: Genesis Saga Results
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After a single action-packed afternoon, only 8 of 466 entrants remained in bracket at 2GGC: Genesis Saga.
Smash Sisters to Celebrate 1-Year Anniversary at Genesis 4
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At Genesis 4 on January 21, Smash Sisters will be celebrating its 1-year anniversary with a bang!
Switchful Thinking: Smashboards' Nintendo Switch Predictions
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As the reveal date draws near, Smashboards' Staff Writer Josh "One PC" Olalde invited a few members from his local Smash scene to discuss their predictions over what the community wants from the Nintendo Switch.
Trela AMA: "I have a new found love for a character like Ryu. He fits my play style."
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The bi-weekly Smashboards Ask Me Anything (AMA) series is back! Every 2 weeks, we ask players questions directed to them by users of the Smash Bros. subreddit.
Smash Legend Isai Confirmed for Beast 7
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The Beast 7 compendium has been filled up to the point where Super Smash Bros. legend Joel "Isai" Alvarado can attend Europe's premier Smash tournament.
Genesis 4 Wii U Crews Finalized; Mexico, Canada & Europe to Merge
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Three crews will duke it out for the title of best Smash Wii U region at Genesis 4.
Frame Perfect 2 Will Bring 10 Foreign Players to Florida
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On December 28th, Florida's premier tournament organization, Most Valuable Gaming, announced their second iteration of their tournament series, Frame Perfect 2, via Twitter.
Day Two of the SSBMRank 2016 Countdown: #81 - 90 Released!
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December 27th marks the release of the second wave of ranked players, those ranked 90th to 81st, for Melee It On Me's long-awaited Super Smash Bros. Melee Rank 2016.
Dath AMA: "I don't believe in giving up...I'm pretty much always gonna stay Robin."
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Robin's primary metagame developer and representative answers user-submitted questions about the state of the character and more.
Big Blue Esports Reveals Shine 2017 Dates
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The second installment of New England's first premiere event series now has an assured time-frame.
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