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Comedy Corner VI. How do Pro Smash players explain their wrist problems to their doctors? We imagine it goes something like this, probably.

Six months have passed since Glitch, and finally the time has come. Given the success of Glitch, VGBootCamp brings us Glitch 2. Similarly to its prequel, it will be held at Xanadu, and this time it will host seven events total, instead of the previous four; one of them will be done for charity."

The time is upon us! Players from all over the US and Japan are gathering at the Esports Arena in Santa Ana, CA this Saturday, September 24th. Their purpose: to emerge victorious at one of the most challenging 2GGaming tournaments to date. 2GGT: Abadango Saga sits at 563 registered entrants, a higher count than any previous installment, as well as the highest of any previous one-day Smash tournament. Want to know what's in store at this incredible gathering? Read on for info on players, streams, schedules and fantasy brackets.

Do you ever get excited or nervous when seeing your favorite player at the same event that you're at? Smashboards recently had the opportunity to talk to ZeRo briefly to discuss about the topic of fan interactions with pro players.

DreamHack Austin announces Smash to be returning for the event's second iteration.

Omni created a video called "Are You Addicted To Smash". These signs include "hearing buttons over nothing going on", "stopping from playing other games", and "playing every game like Smash".

As per Omni's usual, his outgoing personality is showcased, but this one follows a more "Vlog" format rather than having him fit in more jokes as he uses examples from his own stories with people to correlate to their possible Smash Bros. addiction.

The regional crew battle is returning for its second year at The Big House and voting has closed on the teams chosen. This year should be even more stacked than the last.

The Big House 6 just added 2 Last Stock Legends rewards into the Compendium! If you guys haven’t seen the Compendium, be sure to check it out here!

The Last Stock Legends are a Super Smash Bros. content production studio who have released professionally made content such as Top 8 Intro videos and trailers for big events like GOML and have recently started a series call “Last Stock Legends” featuring a player’s experience, which has made a huge impact on the Smash scene.

Now back to the 2 LSL rewards. Each person is...

For the fifth episode of the 'Smash Scenes' documentary series, the GosuJasu team shines the light on one of lesser known communities, the Hawaiian Melee community.

Ever wonder what Ridley's character model for Smash 4 would be? In this latest Smashified video, the team takes on Ridley, complete with original music and footage of the entire creation process (with added commentary).

As of September 20th, we have visual confirmation that the Bayonetta ammibo is in development.

Beyond the Summit has announced the third iteration of the Smash Summit series, another 16-man Super Smash Bros. Melee invitational to be held on November 3 - 6.

Announced via Facebook today, Canada Cup Gaming is pairing up with crowdfunding platform Matcherino in order to raise $30,000 for both Super Smash Bros. Melee’s and Street Fighter V’s prize pools. This is obviously big news for the Canadian Melee community, who already managed to attract top-level talent to last year’s tournament. If successful, this would make Canada Cup 2016 the second largest Melee prize pool ever!

As The Big House 6 wraps up its voting phase, Smashers had the opportunity to help fund their favorite players. Nineteen-year-old Erik “Rideae” Smith, top Pikachu main from Florida, is among the players that have received enough votes to be on the compendium and shares his thoughts.

Originating from the slang in the Smash community, the term “Space Animal” has been used to collectively refer to both Fox and Falco ever since the latter’s debut in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Now, Wavedash is looking to bring a new space animal to life. Introducing Kidd, The Space Goat!

Vanity Angel, top 3 Melee player in the UK talks life, focus and The Big House 6 as he pursues funding to fly out through the compendium.

Welcoming you to the fourth edition of Comedy Corner, a purely satirical segment here on Smashboards for your enjoyment. Here we investigate the tendency of people to always find something to complain about upon hearing a commentator.

As The Big House 6 wraps up its voting phase, Smashers have the opportunity to help fund their favorite players. By purchasing items that go towards their trip, they can fund those who were voted into the rewards levels by the community at large. SmashBoards received the opportunity to speak with the nominees that were involved in the compendium to get their views on the matter. Fourteen-year-old Troy “Puppeh” Wells, a Sheik main from the MD/VA region, is among the players that have received enough votes and is fully funded to be on the compendium.

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A few years ago, a young ambitious mind by the name of Dan Fornace decided to create a student game while he was in college. That game, Super Smash Land, ended up changing from a hobby to a career. Unlike many other Smash Success stories, Dan’s life doesn’t follow the same suit of one day waking up and seeing the game blow up.

Dan Fornace is currently residing in Seattle, WA, and he works on the game full time. As an independent developer for the past few years, he’s been doing what he loves, but there’s always a lot on his plate.



Dan Fornace started as a student...

A new tournament has been announced that will be hosting Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.