Editing Upstate New York

'''Upstate New York''', sometimes referred to as simply '''New York''', is a ''Smash'' region that encompasses the region of {{iw|wikipedia|New York|state}} that is outside the New York City metropolitan area. It borders the New York and Pennsylvania portions of the [[Tristate Area]]; the Pennsylvania portion of the [[Midwest]]; the [[New England]] states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont; and the Canadian provinces of [[Ontario]] and [[Quebec]]. Due to their location, upstate New York often crosses over with the Ontario and New York City scenes, though they also have active scenes in their cities' metropolitan areas.

Though often overshadowed by the New York City scene, upstate New York has fostered a noteworthy scene in competitive ''Smash''. One of the first notable players from this region was {{Sm|San}}, who became the best {{SSBB|Ike}} player in ''[[Brawl]]'' and was instrumental in the character's rise on the ''Brawl'' tier lists. The region remained rather obscure until late into ''Smash 4''{{'}}s lifespan, when both {{Sm|Dark Wizzy}} and {{Sm|SDX}} made a name for themselves in the ''Smash 4'' competitive scene. This continued into the start of the ''Ultimate'' scene, with Dark Wizzy remaining the region's primary representation in competitive play, while the post-[[COVID-19 pandemic]] landscape saw the meteoric rise of {{Sm|Jmook}}, who became one of the best ''Melee'' players during this time.

==Smashers==
:''See also: [[:Category:New York smashers]]''
The following players are currently or were previously ranked. Their highest placement is listed.

===Globally ranked players===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Tag!!Character(s)!!Best placement!!Notes
|-
|{{Sm|Dark Wizzy|USA}}||{{Head|Mario|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSB4}} [[OrionRank 2018]]: 61st<br>{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[OrionRank 2019]]: 19th||
|-
|{{Sm|etab|USA}}||{{Head|Pikachu|g=SSB|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSB}} [[2023 Smash 64 Power Rankings]]: 34th||
|-
|{{Sm|Jmook|USA}}||{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBM}} [[SSBMRank 2023]]: 3rd||Moved to [[Southern California]] in 2024.
|-
|{{Sm|Robert|USA}}||{{Head|Pikachu|g=SSB|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSB}} [[2018 64 League Rankings]]: 16th||Moved to [[Virginia]] in 2019.
|-
|{{Sm|Secret|USA}}||{{Head|Mewtwo|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Mewtwo|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Joker|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSB4}} [[OrionRank 2018]]: 13th<br>{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[Spring 2019 PGRU]]: Area 51||Formerly known as SDX.
|-
|{{Sm|Waxy:Joe|USA}}||{{Head|Jigglypuff|g=SSB|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSB}} [[2019-2020 Smash 64 Power Rankings]]: 61st||
|}

===Nationally ranked players===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Tag!!Character(s)!!Best placement!!Notes
|-
|{{Sm|iModerz|USA}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Wolf|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[OrionRank North America Top 200]]: 157th||
|}

===Other notable players===
{|class="wikitable"
!Tag!!Character(s)!!Notes
|-
|{{Sm|BING|USA}}||{{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{Head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||Originally from [[Utah]], but moved to upstate New York well before he was a known player. Known for upsetting {{Sm|Cody Schwab}} at {{Trn|Get On My Level X}} and {{Sm|aMSa}} at {{Trn|Nounsvitational 2024}}. Will likely be ranked on the [[SSBMRank 2024]].
|-
|{{Sm|Bobakanoosh|USA}}||{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSB|s=20px}}{{Head|Falco|g=SSBB|s=20px}}||Head tournament organizer for several events in upstate New York.
|-
|{{Sm|San|USA}}||{{Head|Ike|g=SSBB|s=20px}}{{Head|Ike|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Ike|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||One of upstate New York's best players, and was the best Ike player in ''Brawl'' and one of the best Ike players in ''Smash 4''. He is largely responsible for Ike's rise on the ''Brawl'' tier list.
|}

==Tournaments==
:''See also: [[:Category:New York tournaments]]''

===Notable tournament series===
Tournament series that have achieved recognition outside their local region. 
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Tournament!!Games!!Type!!Status
|-
|{{Trn|BEST}}||{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSBB}}||Unscheduled||Discontinued
|-
|{{Trn|Clip It}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||Annual||Ongoing
|-
|{{Trn|Quit Your Friendlies}}||{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|SSB4-U}}{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||Annual||Ongoing
|}

===Notable tournaments===
Tournaments that featured at least one game at a superregional level. 
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Tournament!!Date!!Entrants!!Supermajor!!Major!!Superregional!!Other
|-
|{{Trn|NEW FISH}}||May 7th, 2016||289||&mdash;||&mdash;||{{GameIcon|SSB4-U}}||{{GameIcon|SSBM}}{{GameIcon|PM}}
|}

===Largest singles events===
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Rank!!Tournament!!Date!!Game!!Attendance!!Winner!!Character(s)
|-
|'''1'''||{{Trn|Clip It II}}||April 10th, 2022||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||160||{{Sm|MPg|USA}}||{{Head|Mega Man|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|'''2'''||{{Trn|NEW FISH}}||May 7th, 2016||{{GameIcon|SSB4-U}}||155||{{Sm|Larry Lurr|USA}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSB4|s=16px}}
|-
|'''3'''||{{Trn|Quit Your Friendlies! 3}}||August 31st, 2019||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||155||{{Sm|Secret|USA}}||{{Head|Joker|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|'''4'''||{{Trn|Ghost Pepper Smash}}||April 22nd, 2017||{{GameIcon|SSBM}}||129||{{Sm|Professor Pro|UK}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=16px}}
|-
|'''5'''||{{Trn|Immortal Tech}}||April 28th, 2018||{{GameIcon|SSB4-U}}||128||{{Sm|Marss|USA}}||{{Head|Zero Suit Samus|g=SSB4|s=16px}}
|-
|'''6'''||{{Trn|NEW FISH}}||May 7th, 2016||{{GameIcon|SSB4-U}}||106||{{Sm|Colbol|USA}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=16px}}{{Head|Marth|g=SSBM|s=16px}}
|-
|'''7'''||{{Trn|Quit Your Friendlies 4}}||July 16th, 2022||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||100||{{Sm|IcyMist|USA}}||{{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|'''8'''||{{Trn|Quit your Friendlies 5}}||August 19th-20th, 2023||{{GameIcon|SSBU}}||90||{{Sm|Infinity|Canada|p=Ontario}}||{{Head|Olimar|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|-
|'''9'''||{{Trn|Quit Your Friendlies!}}||February 17th, 2018||{{GameIcon|SSB4-U}}||88||{{Sm|Dark Wizzy|USA}}||{{Head|Mario|g=SSB4|s=20px}}
|-
|'''10'''||{{Trn|Quit Your Friendlies! 2}}||November 17th, 2018||{{GameIcon|SSB4-U}}||85||{{Sm|SDX|USA}}||{{Head|Mewtwo|g=SSB4|s=20px}}
|}

==See also==
*[[New York Power Rankings]]

[[Category:American regions]]
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