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Stephen "Omni" Silver

Video Content Creator

Stephen "Omni" Silver

Stephen "Omni" Silver

Video Content Creator

Omni is a veteran Smash player who has been active in the scene for over 10 years. He currently produces Smash related content as a YouTuber through comedy induced vlogs and a community driven video series called Top 5 Smash Shorts.

When he's not creating content, Omni works full-time (and then some) as a Certified Public Accountant for a large real estate investment trust. His main hobbies include gaming, fitness, cooking, and watching anime. Be sure to check out his YouTube channel for weekly Smash content and follow him on Twitter for all-around goofy GIF inspired tweets.

5 Kinds of Smashers You'll Most Likely Encounter

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Being in the Smash Community long enough gets to you exposure to many different kinds of Smashers over time. But there's a good chance that you or someone you know will end up in one of these five categories of Smashers.

Take a look at this video and tell us what you think! Do you know these kind of Smashers? Are you one of these kind of Smashers? What other kinds of Smashers are there? Leave a comment and let us know!

Top 5 Smash Shorts #21 ft. Pro Play by Acid

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Ryu has never looked better. This episode's Top 5 Smash Shorts features a Pro Play by LOF's Acidtone and shows why Jigglypuff is the saddest character of the entire Smash cast.

What is a Smash Short? As the name suggests, it's a quick moment or series of events in Smash that is so good, you have to share it with someone. We're giving you (yes, you) the opportunity to share those moments for a chance to be selected as one of the Top 5.

Congratulations to the Winners!
1.) B3toh
www.youtube.com/user/thebetoh234

2.) IDIHoodlum
https://twitter.com/trenton53671831

3.) NE| ✮sғƵ✮ Tarik1510
https://www.twitter.com/Tarik_SSB

4.) ThatOtherMichael
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClf0JTtDOKOy4gbcbriuAjw

5.)...

Top 5 Smash Shorts #20 ft. Pro Play by NAKAT

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Smash Shorts is out with an all new look! This episode's Top 5 Smash Shorts introduces a new design along with a very special Pro Play by CLG's NAKAT! We definitely had to do it big for Episode 20.

What is a Smash Short? As the name suggests, it's a quick moment or series of events in Smash that is so good, you have to share it with someone. We're giving you (yes, you) the opportunity to share those moments for a chance to be selected as one of the Top 5.

Congratulations to the Winners!
1.) Matrix (Sonic)
2.) That Other Michael (Luigi)
3.) Girthquake (DDD)
4.) Opana (Ganondorf)
5.) Senpai (Little Mac)

Check the links below to learn how you can submit your content right here on Smashboards...

Top 5 Smash Shorts #19 ft. Pro Play by FOW

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Episode 19 comes in hot with a special Pro Play from FOW. Alongside this are crazy Greninja combos, Captain Falcon action, and some good ol' fashioned Ganondorf destruction. What is a Smash Short? As the name suggests, it's a quick moment or series of events in Smash that is so good, you have to share it with someone.

Top 5 Smash Shorts #18 ft. Pro Play by ZeRo

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Smash Shorts returns from hiatus! This episode's Top 5 Smash Shorts introduces an unlikely #1 top play and features a Pro Play from the one and only TSM ZeRo! The new makeover to the series should bring both casual and competitive players together in a whole new light.

What is a Smash Short? As the name suggests, it's a quick moment or series of events in Smash that is so good, you have to share it with someone. We're giving you (yes, you) the opportunity to share those moments for a chance to be selected as one of the Top 5.

Congratulations to the Winners!
1. Soft Bleach (Jigglypuff)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2gdU_z775BGVGSDVSeZfyA

2. Girthquake (King DDD)
https://www.youtube.com/c/girthquake1

3. NWDM | Shadowclaw (Greninja)...

[Top 5 Smash Shorts] - Week 17 | Bayonetta & Corrin Special Edition

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Week 17's Bayonetta and Corrin special hits the shelf. This week's Weekly Top 5 Smash Shorts shows some of the finer things in life that involve these two new DLC characters. It also introduces a new version of the upcoming series: Top 5 Smash Shorts Pro Edition. What top players and YouTube personalities would you like to see submit a Smash Short for Week 18?

[Top 5 Smash Shorts] - Week 16 ft. Ganondorf, Villager, Captain Falcon, Mr. G&W, and Cloud

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Week 16 is here! This week's Weekly Top 5 Smash Shorts is packed with zero to deaths and introduces a few new characters to the series. If you're interested in winning a free Wii U, be sure to tune in and find out how.

What is a Smash Short? As the name suggests, it's a quick moment or series of events in Smash that is so good, you have to share it with someone. We're giving you (yes, you) the opportunity to share those moments for a chance to be selected as one of the Top 5.

[Top 5 Smash Shorts] - Week 15 ft. Little Mac, Meta Knight, Palutena, King DDD, and Lucas

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Week 15 is here and it's featuring a Wii U Giveaway? Not bad. This week's Weekly Top 5 Smash Shorts is packed with zero to deaths and introduces a few new characters to the series. If you're interested in Melee Smash Shorts and/or winning a free Wii U make sure you stick around until the end.

What is a Smash Short? As the name suggests, it's a quick moment or series of events in Smash that is so good, you have to share it with someone. We're giving you (yes, you) the opportunity to share those moments for a chance to be selected as one of the Top 5.

[Top 5 Smash Shorts] - Week 14 ft. Mario, Greninja, Ness, Toon Link, and Lucas

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2016 is here and Week 14's Top 5 Smash Shorts continues on course. This week's Weekly Top 5 Smash Shorts video brings us some fun combos from the Earthbound duo as well as some classic Mario on Bowser action.

[Top 5 Smash Shorts] - Week 13 ft. Ryu, Shulk, Luigi, Samus, and King Dedede

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Week 13's Top 5 Smash Shorts is here with some more crazy Smash plays. This week's Weekly Top 5 Smash Shorts series shows off the power of seeing the future as prophecies come to light and Shulk works his monado arts.

What is a Smash Short? As the name suggests, it's a quick moment or series of events in Smash that is so good, you have to share it with someone. We're giving you (yes, you) the opportunity to share those moments for a chance to be selected as one of the Top 5.

Congratulations to Week 13's winners!

#1 Jayroach2 (Shulk)
https://www.youtube.com/user/jayroach2

#2 PKSpaceAce (Ryu)
https://www.twitter.com/pkspaceace

#3 Girthquake (DDD)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtXT...

#4 Izaw (Samus)...

[Top 5 Smash Shorts] - Week 13 Cloud Edition

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Top 5 Smash Shorts with Cloud only? Yes, please. This week's Weekly Top 5 Smash Shorts series shows off what you guys have found to be the best Cloud plays in only a week since his release.. Make sure you stick around until the end to find out how you can win a free Xenoblade Chronicles X in a giveaway that ends this Christmas.

[Top 5 Smash Shorts] - Week 11 ft. Wario, Zelda, Ness, ZSS, and Mr. Game and Watch

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Still recovering from Week 10? Well buckle up. Week 11 hits back hard with one of the best Smash Shorts we've seen up to date. This week's Weekly Top 5 Smash Shorts series shows great plays introducing a new character to the series Wario. But the main dish goes to this week's #1. Make sure you stick around until the end to find out how you can win a free Xenoblade Chronicles X in a giveaway to mark our 10th video series (or just click here).

[Top 5 Smash Shorts] - Week 10 ft. Ryu, Mario, Wii Fit Trainer, Samus, and Toon Link

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Kept you waiting, huh? Week 10 is finally here. This week's Weekly Top 5 Smash Shorts series shows some awesome zero to deaths and perhaps one of the most tech savvy Smash Shorts that we've seen in the series. Make sure you stick around until the end to find out how you can win a free Xenoblade Chronicles X in a giveaway to mark our 10th video series.

[Top 5 Smash Shorts] - Week 9 ft. Luigi, Mr. G&W, Lucario, Mega Man, and Greninja

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Week 9 already!? This week's Weekly Top 5 Smash Shorts series features slick plays from a few underrepresented characters (Greninja, anyone?). Week 10 is going to be a blast, so make sure you enter! Who knows? Maybe we'll see you on the front page.

What is a Smash Short? As the name suggests, it's a quick moment or series of events in Smash that is so good, you have to share it with someone. We're giving you (yes, you) the opportunity to share those moments for a chance to be selected as one of the Top 5.

Congratulations to Week 9's winners!

#1 @PHaZeX3R0 (Greninja): https://www.youtube.com/user/PHaZeX3R0
#2 @zhao_guang (Luigi): https://twitter.com/colinnorthpole
#3...

[Top 5 Smash Shorts] - Week 8 ft. Zelda, Ganondorf, Mario, DK, and... Zero?

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This week's Weekly Top 5 Smash Shorts series features some cool plays from some unexpected characters: Zelda who is known for being bottom tier and... Zero from Mega Man? Aww yiss.

What is a Smash Short? As the name suggests, it's a quick moment or series of events in Smash that is so good that you have to share it with someone. And we're giving you (yes, you) the opportunity to share those moments for a chance to be selected as one of the Top 5.

[Top 5 Smash Shorts] - Week 7 ft. Mario, Meta Knight, Ganondorf, Samus, and Falcon

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This week's Weekly Top 5 Smash Shorts series ends with a blast showcasing another series of community contributed Smash clips with Magic43's Captain Falcon taking the top spot. You don't want to miss the last two plays.

What is a Smash Short? As the name suggests, it's a quick moment or series of events in Smash that is so good that you have to share it with someone. And we're giving you (yes, you) the opportunity to share those moments for a chance to be selected as one of the Top 5.

[Top 5 Smash Shorts] - Week 6 ft. Samus, DK, Peach, Dedede, and Zero Suit Samus

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This week's Weekly Top 5 Smash Shorts series ends with a blast showcasing another series of community contributed Smash clips with Coolslice's Princess Peach taking the top spot. Definitely the best week thus far.

What is a Smash Short? As the name suggests, it's a quick moment or series of events in Smash that is so good that you have to share it with someone. And we're giving you (yes, you) the opportunity to share those moments for a chance to be selected as one of the Top 5.

Congratulations to Week 6's winners!

#1 @coolslice7 (Peach): https://twitter.com/coolslice7
#2 @DanishButrCookies (Samus)...

Top 5 Smash Shorts: Week 5 ft. Ganondorf, Falco, Captain Falcon, Luigi, and Samus

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This week's Weekly Top 5 Smash Shorts series ends with a blast showcasing another series of community contributed Smash clips with Samus taking the top spot. You don't want to miss it.

What is a Smash Short? As the name suggests, it's a quick moment or series of events in Smash that is so good that you have to share it with someone. And we're giving you (yes, you) the opportunity to share those moments for a chance to be selected as one of the Top 5.

Congratulations to Week 5's winners!
#1 @Danishbutrcookies (Samus): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVp...
#2 @NaruMom (Luigi)...

Project M: Underused Techniques You're Probably Not Using II

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So you're a Brawl player trying to hold their own in Project M. You've got the new fundamentals mastered. You've adjusted to the increase in gameplay speed. Wavedashing is easy peezy. SHFFL'ing is a piece of cake. Ledge hogging gives you more invincibility. Blah blah blah. You get it. However, there are still several Melee mechanics that you probably weren't aware of that exist in Project M. Let's take a look at few techniques that you can use to level up your Project M game.

Sit down, sonny. There's still much for you to learn.

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Crouch Cancelling

"But Omni, I already know what crouch cance-.." I know, I know. Everyone knows. At...

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