Just trying to learn some history

[Kati]

Hello all,

I'm just wondering what Nintendo's involvement with the community was like back when Brawl was released. Apparently Gamestop held tournaments over 2,500 stores but I can't find many more details. Was there an invitational?


source

Spoiler

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/06/gamestops-smash-bros-brawl-tournament-and-midnight-launch-even/

edit

posting these links for my own future reference

Spoiler

http://www.slashgear.com/nintendo-to-host-super-smash-bros-brawl-tournaments-before-launch-1510276/

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/10/boston-wins-nintendos-smash-bros-melee-launch-tournament/