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| {{Infobox Tournament | | {{Infobox Tournament |
| |name = Super Smash Bros. Invitational 2018 | | |name = Super Smash Bros. Invitational 2018 |
| |image = [[File:SmashInvitational2018.svg|250px|class=invert-light]] | | |image = E3 2018 Invitational.png |
| |dates = June 12th, 2018 | | |dates = June 12th, 2018 |
| |venue = The Belasco Theater | | |venue = The Belasco Theater |
| |address = 1050 S Hill St | | |address = 1050 S Hill St |
| |city = Los Angeles, California {{Flag|USA}} | | |city = Los Angeles, California {{Flag|USA}} |
| |attendance = 8 | | |attendance = TBA |
| |entryfees = — | | |entryfees = — |
| |ssbuwinner = {{Sm|ZeRo|Chile}} | | |director = [[Nintendo]] |
| |organizer = [[Nintendo]]
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| }} | | }} |
| The '''Super Smash Bros. Invitational 2018''' was an invitational tournament held by [[Nintendo]] at [[E3 2018]], that took place on the night of June 12th, 2018. The tournament was [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpFgh36jb88 announced] on March 22nd, 2018 via Nintendo's [[YouTube]] channel. Much like [[Tournament:Premium Fight|''Super Smash Bros. Melee'']] and [[Tournament:Super Smash Bros. Invitational|''Super Smash Bros. 4'']], the upcoming ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' was showcased prior to its release at this tournament. The tournament was held following the conclusion of the ''{{iw|inkipedia|Splatoon 2}}'' World Championship. | | The '''Super Smash Bros. Invitational 2018''' is an upcoming invitational tournament being held by [[Nintendo]] at [[E3 2018]], taking place on the night of June 12th, 2018. The tournament was [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpFgh36jb88 announced] on March 22nd, 2018 via Nintendo's YouTube channel. Much like [[Tournament:Super Smash Bros. Invitational|''Super Smash Bros. 4'']], the upcoming [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch|Nintendo Switch installment]] will be showcased prior to its release at this tournament. The tournament will be occurring following the conclusion of the Splatoon 2 World Championship. |
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| ==Players== | | ==Players== |
| According to Nintendo's E3 website and a [https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/super-smash-bros-invitational-2018-splatoon-2-world-championship-tournaments post] from their What's New blog, top players from across the globe will be participating. A few people who are "dressed as their favorite Nintendo character" and other invited guests<ref>https://twitter.com/NintendoVS/status/1004453038512275456</ref> will be able to play on-stage in exhibitions. | | According to Nintendo's E3 website and a [https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/super-smash-bros-invitational-2018-splatoon-2-world-championship-tournaments post] from their What's New blog, top players from across the globe will be participating. No players have been confirmed to be attending yet. |
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| ===Challengers===
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| {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:left"
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| !Smasher
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| !Characters chosen
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| |{{Flag|Mexico}} Leonardo "{{Sm|MkLeo}}" Perez {{Head|Marth|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Cloud|g=SSB4|s=20px}} ||{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Bayonetta|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=20px}}
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| |{{Flag|Chile}} Gonzalo "{{Sm|ZeRo}}" Barrios {{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSB4|s=20px}} ||{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Ike|g=SSBU|s=20px}}
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| |{{Flag|Sweden}} Adam "{{Sm|Armada}}" Lindgren {{Head|Peach|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}} ||{{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Pokémon Trainer|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=20px}}
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| |{{Flag|Japan}} Yuta "{{Sm|Abadango}}" Kawamura {{Head|Bayonetta|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Mewtwo|g=SSB4|s=20px}} ||{{Head|Mewtwo|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Pac-Man|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Corrin|g=SSBU|s=20px}}
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| |{{Flag|USA}} Justin "{{Sm|Plup}}" McGrath {{Head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}} ||{{Head|Ridley|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Pit|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=20px}}
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| |{{Flag|Netherlands}} Ramin "{{Sm|Mr.R}}" Delshad {{Head|Sheik|g=SSB4|s=20px}} ||{{Head|Cloud|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Ryu|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Little Mac|g=SSBU|s=20px}}
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| |{{Flag|USA}} Jose "{{Sm|Lucky}}" Aldama {{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}} ||{{Head|Marth|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Bowser|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBU|s=20px}}
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| |{{Flag|USA}} Joseph "{{Sm|Mango}}" Marquez {{Head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=20px}} ||{{Head|Ganondorf|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Inkling|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Link|g=SSBU|s=20px}}
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| |}
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| *Both {{Sm|Nairo}} and {{Sm|Leffen}} were back-up contestants. Nairo would ultimately play as Snake in a 1v3 exhibition match against three guest stars, which he won, and Leffen played ZeRo [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe4Nb9nGLJE in a set] for Nintendo Treehouse Live.
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| *Mr.R and Lucky only played two matches, so they were unable to use Little Mac and Fox respectively.
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| *No player included {{SSBU|Donkey Kong}}, {{SSBU|Pikachu}}, {{SSBU|Ness}}, {{SSBU|Ice Climbers}}, {{SSBU|Zelda}}, or {{SSBU|Mega Man}} in their character bank.
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| ===Guests===
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| *Zelda Williams
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| *Alanah "Charalanahzard" Pearce
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| *Devin "devinsupertramp" Graham
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| *Andre "Black Nerd" Meadows
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| ===VIP Attendees===
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| *ALLISTER
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| *{{Sm|ANTi}}
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| *{{Sm|Alpharad}}
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| *{{Sm|Aposl}}
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| *{{Sm|Axe}}
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| *{{Sm|Bear}}
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| *{{Sm|Champ}}
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| *{{Sm|Chillindude}}
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| *{{Sm|ChuDat}}
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| *{{Sm|Coney}}
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| *{{Sm|D1}}
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| *{{Sm|EE}}
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| *{{Sm|ESAM}}
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| *{{Sm|False}}
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| *{{Trn|GENESIS|series}} Head [[TO]] Team
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| *{{Sm|GimR}}
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| *{{Sm|HugS}}
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| *{{Sm|Hungrybox}}
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| *{{Sm|Husband}}
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| *INFILTRATION
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| *{{Sm|Isai}}
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| *{{Sm|Larry Lurr}}
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| *Mashumaro
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| *{{Sm|Mew2King}}
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| *{{Sm|Mike Haze}}
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| *{{Sm|Milktea}}
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| *{{Sm|MVD}}
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| *{{Sm|NAKAT}}
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| *Ndukauba
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| *{{Sm|PKLuv}}
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| *{{Sm|Prog}}
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| *RogersBase
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| *{{Sm|Salem}}
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| *SamuraiPanda
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| *Smash Studios
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| *{{Trn|Super Smash Con|series}} Team Members
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| *{{Sm|Tafokints}}
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| *{{Sm|Toph}}
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| *{{Sm|Toronto Joe}}
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| *{{Sm|Vayseth}}
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| *{{Sm|VoiD}}
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| *{{Sm|Wizzrobe}}
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| *Yoshiller
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| ==Announcers==
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| *Jordan Kent
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| *Victoria "{{Sm|VikkiKitty}}" Perez
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| *Vish "{{Sm|Vish}}" Rajkumar
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| *Terrence "{{Sm|TKbreezy}}" Kershaw
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| ==Rulesets==
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| *Winners Round 1 was a doubles match with 3 stocks, 7 minutes, and the [[Smash Ball]] on.
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| *Elimination Round 1 was a doubles match with 4 stocks, 6 minutes, and all items on.
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| *Winners Rounds 2 and 3 were singles matches with 3 stocks, 6 minutes, and the Smash Ball on. In Round 3{{fact}}, stage hazards were disabled{{fact}}.
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| *Elimination Round 2 was a free-for-all four-player match on{{fact}} {{SSBU|Battlefield}} with 4 stocks, 6 minutes, and all items on. Only the 1st place finisher advanced.
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| *Elimination Round 3 was a singles match with 4 stocks, 6 minutes, and all items on.
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| *Grand Finals was a best-of-three set of singles matches on{{fact}} Battlefield Ω with 3 stocks, 6 minutes, and all items off.
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| ==Results==
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| ===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' singles===
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| (8 entrants)<br>
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| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ3c3JCNzIQ Grand Finals]
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| !Place!!Name!!Character(s)!!Earnings
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| |1st||{{Sm|ZeRo|Chile}}||{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Ike|g=SSBU|s=20px}}|||
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| |2nd||{{Sm|MkLeo|Mexico}}||{{Head|Bayonetta|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||
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| |3rd||{{Sm|Plup|USA}}||{{Head|Pit|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Ridley|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||
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| |4th||{{Sm|Armada|Sweden}}||{{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Pokémon Trainer|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||
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| |4th||{{Sm|Abadango|Japan}}||{{Head|Pac-Man|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Mewtwo|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Corrin|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||
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| |4th||{{Sm|Mango|USA}}||{{Head|Ganondorf|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Inkling|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Link|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||
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| |7th||{{Sm|Lucky|USA}}||{{Head|Marth|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Bowser|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||
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| |7th||{{Sm|Mr.R|Netherlands}}||{{Head|Cloud|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Ryu|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||
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| |}
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| ==Trivia== | | ==Trivia== |
| *{{Sm|ZeRo}} was the only invited player to return from the first Invitational, which he won. | | *The [https://e3.nintendo.com/assets/logo-smash-invitational.svg logo] featured on Nintendo's E3 website is unusually titled "logo FINAL?". |
| *[https://youtu.be/BECSA1CHyi0 The match] pitting {{Sm|MkLeo}} (Bayonetta) against {{Sm|Plup}} (Ridley) was controversial, as the match was hugely in MkLeo's favor. This is mostly due to him using Bayonetta, who is a highly controversial character in general, as people considered her to be [[broken]] in ''Smash 4''. However, another crucial element was the fact that Plup was using Ridley, who is a new character that he wasn't very familiar with, and possessed a massive hurtbox that made him easy to juggle with a character like Bayonetta.
| | **This could be related to the fact that Super Smash Bros. is stated to be the game’s tentative title. |
| **Reportedly, even [[Masahiro Sakurai]] was shaking his head in disappointment due to how Bayonetta dominated the match.<ref>https://twitter.com/BearUNLV/status/1006667538900512769</ref> | |
| *In a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uZOpkf4hKw doubles match] with {{Sm|Mr.R}} and {{Sm|Lucky}} against Plup and {{Sm|Abadango}}, Lucky repeatedly mistakenly attacked Mr.R, due to believing the match was a free-for-all instead of a 2v2.<ref>https://twitter.com/Mr_RSmash/status/1006653603036033024</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/Legend0fLucky/status/1006654048555053057</ref> It's likely that, as a ''Melee'' player, Lucky simply forgot about the ability to choose costumes in teams (which was added in ''Smash 4'').
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| ==External links== | | ==External links== |
| *[https://start.gg/tournament/e3-2018-super-smash-bros-invitational-2018/details start.gg page]
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| *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpFgh36jb88 Trailer] | | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpFgh36jb88 Trailer] |
| *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouWuzQb9vNg Introducing: The Players! trailer]
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| *[https://e3.nintendo.com/ Nintendo at E3 2018] | | *[https://e3.nintendo.com/ Nintendo at E3 2018] |
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| ==References==
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| {{reflist}}
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| [[Category:Nintendo-sponsored tournaments]] | | [[Category:Nintendo-sponsored tournaments]] |
| [[Category:Southern California tournaments]] | | [[Category:Southern California tournaments]] |
| [[Category:2018 tournaments]] | | [[Category:2018 tournaments]] |
| [[Category:Invitationals]]
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| [[Category:Events]] | | [[Category:Events]] |