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Ken started playing Super Smash Bros. when it was released for the Nintendo 64. He made his gamer tag "sephirothken" from his interest in Final Fantasy VII. He was naturally talented at the game and became fluent in the gameplay and style of Smash. However, he was never able to compete in major tournaments for the Nintendo 64 version of Super Smash Bros. due to the lack of a competitive scene. When Super Smash Bros. Melee was released for the Game Cube, Ken initially did not enjoy it, but the game grew on him after a period of a few months. By the time he attended his first tournament, he had already built up an impressive reputation in his town as the best Smash player. This tournament was hosted at a local gaming store known as Game Square and was nothing like the tournaments hosted today (which are 1v1, 4 stock, 8 minute time limit). It was a free-for-all tournament, which means that anybody could win by luck. Everyone teamed against Ken because he was considered the best.
Ken started playing Super Smash Bros. when it was released for the Nintendo 64. He made his gamer tag "sephirothken" from his interest in Final Fantasy VII. He was naturally talented at the game and became fluent in the gameplay and style of Smash. However, he was never able to compete in major tournaments for the Nintendo 64 version of Super Smash Bros. due to the lack of a competitive scene. When Super Smash Bros. Melee was released for the Game Cube, Ken initially did not enjoy it, but the game grew on him after a period of a few months. By the time he attended his first tournament, he had already built up an impressive reputation in his town as the best Smash player. This tournament was hosted at a local gaming store known as Game Square and was nothing like the tournaments hosted today (which are 1v1, 4 stock, 8 minute time limit). It was a free-for-all tournament, which means that anybody could win by luck. Everyone teamed against Ken because he was considered the best.


In 2002 a moderator on Smash World Forums by the handle of [[Mattdeezie]] hosted [[Tournament Go]] (the first in a tournament series), which was one of the first major tournaments. There were six installments in the TG series, with each new incarnation being more popular than the last. TG4, in early 2003, was the first major tournament Ken attended. Even with the lack of a strong competitive scene, Ken managed to defeat players who had attended previous TGs and take first out of a record 89 players.  
In 2002 a moderator on Smash World Forums by the handle of [[Matt Deezie]] hosted [[Tournament Go]] (the first in a tournament series), which was one of the first major tournaments. There were six installments in the TG series, with each new incarnation being more popular than the last. TG4, in early 2003, was the first major tournament Ken attended. Even with the lack of a strong competitive scene, Ken managed to defeat players who had attended previous TGs and take first out of a record 89 players.  
Seven months later, in August 2003, Ken attended and won TG5. This was the first tournament where he teamed with Isai Alvarado for doubles (otherwise known as "Malva00") who is currently ranked as the 4th best Melee player in the nation. Their victory in the doubles tournament started a two-and-a-half year winning streak. They won every doubles tournament they entered until MLG Chicago in July 2006, where they were defeated by Azen and Chillindude829 in the finals and received second place. However, they reclaimed their title later that year in August at MLG Orlando where they defeated Azen and Chillindude829 6-3 in the finals.
Seven months later, in August 2003, Ken attended and won TG5. This was the first tournament where he teamed with Isai Alvarado for doubles (otherwise known as "Malva00") who is currently ranked as the 4th best Melee player in the nation. Their victory in the doubles tournament started a two-and-a-half year winning streak. They won every doubles tournament they entered until MLG Chicago in July 2006, where they were defeated by Azen and Chillindude829 in the finals and received second place. However, they reclaimed their title later that year in August at MLG Orlando where they defeated Azen and Chillindude829 6-3 in the finals.
For the next two years, Ken continued to win nearly every competition he entered. The worst loss he ever garnered in his competative career was at the 2004 TG6 where he placed 9th out of 128 competitors.
For the next two years, Ken continued to win nearly every competition he entered. The worst loss he ever garnered in his competative career was at the 2004 TG6 where he placed 9th out of 128 competitors.
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