Super Smash Bros. Invitational @ E3 2014 participants, hosts and rules detailed

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMQySEjyCUw


Players:
Lilan "milktea" Chen
Hugo "HugS" Gonzalez
Ken "LiquidKen" Hoang
Daniel "LiquidKDJ" Jung
Neha "Lilo" Chhetri
Hendrick "DJNintendo" Pilar
Kris "Toph" Aldenderfer
Sam "PeachyHime" McNaughton
Juan "Crs. Hungrybox" Debiedma
Kevin "PewPewU" Toy
Kevin "EG PPMD" Nanney
Dakota "TheRapture" Lasky
Cristin "Crismas" DesSaro
McCain "MacD" LaVelle
Masaya "aMSa" Chikamoto
Gonzalo "CT ZeRo" Barrios

Wynton "Prog" Smith, Bobby "Scar" Scarnewman and D'Ron "D1" Maingrette are commentators. Hosted by Geoff Keighley.

MOD POWER ABUSE:

http://e3.nintendo.com/invitational/info.html

Character Draft

On the morning of the tournament, each player will draw a number from a hat, ranging from 1 through 16. Players will then pick characters one by one based on their numerical order starting with 1. After a character is chosen, they are no longer selectable by any other player. Players must keep the same character throughout the entire event.

Super Smash Bros. Invitational Highlights

  • Single-Elimination Tournament
  • 4 players per match, 4 stock, 5 minute time limit
  • Top 2 players determined by score advance from each match to the next round
    • 2nd place scores have the following tiebreakers:
      • Most Kills
        • If the number of Kills are tied, 2nd place will be determined by fan vote
  • Quarterfinals: Items on Medium
  • Semifinals and Finals: Items on Low
  • Grand Finals: Items off (1 vs 1)
  • Stages will be unveiled at the tournament.

*Grand Finals is a 4-stock, 8-minute, 1-on-1 match on Battlefield as an homage to the competitive Smash Bros. community.
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Fan Favorite Voting during the Tournament

We are also going to be running a concurrent Fan Favorite bracket during the event. This Fan Favorite bracket is completely separate from the Invitational Tournament. To gain entry into the Fan Favorite bracket, players from the Invitational need to be voted in by the audience as a Fan Favorite. At the end of each Quarterfinal and Semifinal match of the Invitational, members of the audience will be encouraged to hold up character cards provided by Nintendo to vote on the player they feel performed with the most heart, courage, creativity, and style. The player that gets the most votes from the crowd wins a spot in the Fan Favorite Bracket.

In the Fan Favorite bracket matches, the highest scoring winner will advance to the next round. A second player will advance based on a fan vote. The objective for the players in this bracket is not only to win, but to do their best to win the hearts and votes of the fans.

Fan Favorite Bracket Highlights

  • Single-Elimination Bracket
  • Up to 4 players per match, 5 minute time limit only
  • Two players move on to the next round:
    • 1 by Highest Score (Kills minus Falls)
    • 1 decided by Fan Vote (the decibel level of the fans will decide a tied vote)
  • All Rounds: Items on Medium
  • Grand Finals: Winner is determined by score only
  • Stages will be unveiled at the tournament.
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-Selectable characters - Little Mac, Zero Suit Samus, Bowser, Wii Fit Trainer, Marth, Mega Man, Pit, Villager, Pikachu, Mario, Link, Kirby, Samus, Rosalina, Sonic, Donkey Kong, Greninja, Olimar, Zelda, Fox
(Announced characters not available for tournament: Diddy Kong, Charizard, Sheik, Dedede, Ike, Toon Link, Peach, Lucario, Yoshi, Luigi)


EDIT: HOLD THE PHONE MODS PLEASE, GAMECUBE WII U ADAPTER CONFIRMED.

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Falcon Punch if old.
 
Woah, wasn't expecting this to be revealed so soon! And the guy streaming MK8 saw this the same time I did. Is he watching this thread? Hi!

This whole video is really well done. Nintendo's going all out for this.

Also, what's with the random way in which characters were revealed?
 
Is it really so difficult to write the information down before you make the thread? I can't watch the video, and I can't see who the competitors are because people are tripping over themselves to see who can post the content-free thread first.
 
Gamecube controller adapter. Interesting since I know PDP was making a GC controller for Wii U. Doesn't that defeat the purpose if they do end up selling the adapter
 
Grand Finals on Battlefield but For Glory mode is always Final Destination lol. I don't understand how these decisions are made.

still hyped
 
So is this a confirmation from Nintendo that the GameCube controller is the best thing ever?

Because it is.
 
GNNN that gamecube adapter, man I mean YEAH I get it but I wish SSB would move on. I'm gonna have to get used to standard diamond controls in order to play the 3DS one, reverting to GCN controllers on the Wu edition will end up being too disorienting. Gotta standardize!!!
 
The biggest megaton of this is the GC adapter. I could not be happier right now, sooooo pumped hahahahahaha
 
I hope Geoff is good. I don't wanna rag on the dude, but I'm really apprehensive of this choice. Would have preferred some one like D1 or Scar alot more.
 
Tathanen said:
GNNN that gamecube adapter, man I mean YEAH I get it but I wish SSB would move on. I'm gonna have to get used to standard diamond controls in order to play the 3DS one, reverting to GCN controllers on the Wu edition will end up being too disorienting. Gotta standardize!!!
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But it is an option. You will have the ability to use the gamepad or pro controller with the standard diamond.
 
Hot Coldman said:
People want wired controllers for Smash though!
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Absolutely, but Wavebirds are still desirable and rare, and the demand is going to spike hilariously. Wired controllers are easily available, where wavebirds are often sold damaged or with missing adapters. Pristine ones already go for $30+.

I wouldn't be surprised if they hit $60-70+.
 
Hahahaha at the music playing when the GameCube controller adapter is introduced. Good stuff.

Everyone else had a nickname but Geoff :( What's wrong with Geoff "Doritos Pope" Keighley
 
Lucario said:
Absolutely, but Wavebirds are still desirable and rare, and the demand is going to spike hilariously. Wired controllers are easily available, where wavebirds are often sold damaged or with missing adapters. Pristine ones already go for $30+.

I wouldn't be surprised if they hit $60-70+.
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I'm looking at mine now. It is FILTHY, but I'm tempted to get rid of it now and try and find a wired controller for cheaper. :lol
 
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