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Today, Detroit-based esports team Renegades announced they'll be sponsoring Samuel "Dabuz" Buzby and James "Swedish Delight" Liu. The Renegades are currently owned by Boston Celtics forward Jonas Jerebko. This marks their first foray into Smash after primarily focusing on League of Legends and Counter Strike: Global Offensive. As both players represent strong acquisitions, expect Renegades to become a well-recognized name within the Smash community as well.

Following an excellent performance at Smash Factor 5 and a short absence due to medical complications, Eduardo “Eddy México” Lucatero is back on his feet, full of energy and eager to show the world what new tricks he’s been working on for The Big House 6!

Alliance have picked up their second Smasher and the second part of Team UGS!

With 1500+ entrants (making it the 4th largest Melee tournament ever), 60 of Melee It On Me’s Top 100 and more, The Big House 6 is shaping out to be the best Big House yet. Here’s everything you need to know going into The Big House 6, including the major player storylines and stream information.

Around a month ago we made a very important change to the way Smashboards is accessed by all of our users. This change should have been completely transparent and generally unnoticed but there were a couple bumps along the way.

The team sheets for the second Big House regional crew battle have been announced. Here we take a look at the teams and their prospects. Who is overpowered and who is a heavy underdog.

Find out the results this Friday on VGBC!

SoCal's local Project M stream, The Balcony, shines the light of appreciation for one of their own, Jason "Jason Waterfalls" Treul.

In breaking news, an update on the situation pertaining to Super Smash Bros. Melee player William "Leffen" Hjelte and his permission to enter the United States on a work visa for Team SoloMid has been announced by team founder Andrew "Reginald" Dinh.

The time is fast approaching to get excited for one of the most anticipated Super Smash Bros. tournaments of the year. On October 7th - 9th, the sixth iteration of The Big House (TBH) tournament series will take place in Dearborn, Michigan and with it, the continuation of years of storylines.

Do you know the origins of Mr. Game and Watch's moves? Find out!

The Super Smash Bros. 64 scene in Japan is planning their biggest tournament ever later on this year by Toukai Smash.

When you think of The Big House tournament series, you think of one of the most influential tournament organizers in the United States, Robin “JuggleGuy” Harn.

Comedy Corner VII. Smashers usually have a container of water near to them while playing at tournaments, but today smasher Will Cooper sets out to deviate from the norm.

October 7–9 marks one of the largest tournaments ever for both Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. The Big House 6 will bring players from all over the world to Dearborn, MI for an incredible weekend of competition and camaraderie. Of the many countries showing up, Japan has some of the strongest odds at winning Smash 4, and could potentially fare well in Melee too. Read on to learn who and what you should look out for!

PushDustIn and Spazzy_D interview Kyle Hebert, the voice of Ryu in Smash!

Player Takuto "Kamemushi" Ono has just been signed by Japanese eSports team DetonatioN. This is followed by some top placings by the Mega Man main extraordinaire, including various 1st places at the Umebura tournament series, and a second place at EVO 2016 after defeating Gonzalo "ZeRo" Barrios.

Once considered a "weaker" continent compared to North America, Europe has been pushing the limits of Smash in recent years. Whether it's the reinvention of Fox in Super Smash Bros. Melee or the refinement of Sheik in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, you can always find Europeans among those pushing character development. A premier tournament such as The Big House 6 is the perfect place for their top talent to show all their most recent innovations. Next weekend from October 7–9, they'll join competitors from all over the globe in Dearborn, MI, hopefully showing everyone just what they're capable of.

Earlier today, professional Super Smash Bros. Melee player Julian "Zhu" Zhu was signed by Team BOXR. And what is Team BOXR, you may be asking.

Historically one of the strongest overall countries in Smash, Canada will be bringing their best to compete in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U at The Big House 6. Here's some of top Canadian players to watch out for next weekend.

Last month, the 4BR released their second official tier list for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. After in-house discussion from 4BR members and some common outside opinions opening up, we'd like to address some frequently asked questions and talk a bit more about results.