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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 ''{{s|inkipedia|Splatoon 2}}'' World Championship.
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.


==Players==
==Players==
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!Characters chosen
!Characters chosen
|-
|-
| {{Flag|Mexico}} Leonardo "{{Sm|MkLeo}}" Perez {{Head|Cloud|g=SSB4|s=20px}} {{Head|Marth|g=SSB4|s=20px}} ||{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Bayonetta|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|{{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}}
|-
|-
| {{Flag|Chile}} Gonzalo "{{Sm|ZeRo}}" Barrios {{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSB4|s=20px}} ||{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Ike|g=SSBU|s=16px}}  
|{{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}}
|-
|-
| {{Flag|Sweden}} Adam "{{Sm|Armada}}" Lindgren  {{Head|Peach|g=SSBM|s=20px}} {{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}} ||{{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Pokemon Trainer|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|{{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}}
|-
|-
| {{Flag|Japan}} Yuta "{{Sm|Abadango}}" Kawamura {{Head|Bayonetta|g=SSB4|s=20px}} {{Head|Mewtwo|g=SSB4|s=20px}} ||{{Head|Mewtwo|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Pac-Man|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Corrin|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|{{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}}
|-
|-
| {{Flag|USA}} Justin "{{Sm|Plup}}" McGrath {{Head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=20px}} {{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}} ||{{Head|Ridley|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Pit|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|{{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}}
|-
|-
| {{Flag|Netherlands}} Ramin "{{Sm|Mr.R}}" Delshad {{Head|Sheik|g=SSB4|s=20px}} ||{{Head|Cloud|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Ryu|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Little Mac|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|{{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}}
|-
|-
| {{Flag|USA}} Jose "{{Sm|Lucky}}" Aldama {{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}} ||{{Head|Marth|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Bowser|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|{{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}}
|-
|-
| {{Flag|USA}} Joseph "{{Sm|Mango}}" Marquez {{Head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=20px}} ||{{Head|Ganondorf|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Inkling|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Link|g=SSBU|s=16px}}
|{{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}}
|}
|}
* 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.
*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.
* Mr.R and Lucky only played two matches, so were unable to use Little Mac and Fox respectively.
*Mr.R and Lucky only played two matches, so they were unable to use Little Mac and Fox respectively.
* No player included {{SSBU|Donkey Kong}}, {{SSBU|Pikachu}}, {{SSBU|Ness}}, {{SSBU|Ice Climbers}}, {{SSBU|Zelda}}, or {{SSBU|Mega Man}} in their character bank.
*No player included {{SSBU|Donkey Kong}}, {{SSBU|Pikachu}}, {{SSBU|Ness}}, {{SSBU|Ice Climbers}}, {{SSBU|Zelda}}, or {{SSBU|Mega Man}} in their character bank.


===Guests===
===Guests===
* Zelda Williams
*Zelda Williams
* Alanah “Charalanahzard” Pearce
*Alanah "Charalanahzard" Pearce
* Devin “devinsupertramp” Graham
*Devin "devinsupertramp" Graham
* Andre “Black Nerd” Meadows
*Andre "Black Nerd" Meadows


===VIP Attendees===
===VIP Attendees===
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*{{Sm|ESAM}}
*{{Sm|ESAM}}
*{{Sm|False}}
*{{Sm|False}}
*[[Tournament:GENESIS (series)|GENESIS]] Head [[TO]] Team
*{{Trn|GENESIS|series}} Head [[TO]] Team
*{{Sm|GimR}}
*{{Sm|GimR}}
*{{Sm|HugS}}
*{{Sm|HugS}}
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*SamuraiPanda
*SamuraiPanda
*Smash Studios
*Smash Studios
*[[Super Smash Con (series)|Super Smash Con]] Team Members
*{{Trn|Super Smash Con|series}} Team Members
*{{Sm|Tafokints}}
*{{Sm|Tafokints}}
*{{Sm|Toph}}
*{{Sm|Toph}}
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==Announcers==
==Announcers==
* Jordan Kent
*Jordan Kent
* Victoria “{{Sm|VikkiKitty}}” Perez
*Victoria "{{Sm|VikkiKitty}}" Perez
* Vish “{{Sm|Vish}}” Rajkumar
*Vish "{{Sm|Vish}}" Rajkumar
* Terrence “{{Sm|TKbreezy}}” Kershaw
*Terrence "{{Sm|TKbreezy}}" Kershaw
 
==Rulesets==
*Winners Round 1 was a doubles match with 3 stocks, 7 minutes, and the [[Smash Ball]] on.
*Elimination Round 1 was a doubles match with 4 stocks, 6 minutes, and all items on.
*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}}.
*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.
*Elimination Round 3 was a singles match with 4 stocks, 6 minutes, and all items on.
*Grand Finals was a best-of-three set of singles matches on{{fact}} Battlefield Ω with 3 stocks, 6 minutes, and all items off.


==Results==
==Results==
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''===
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' singles===
(8 entrants)<br> [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ3c3JCNzIQ&t=3s Grand Finals]
(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
!Place!!Name!!Character(s)!!Earnings
|-
|-
|1st||{{Sm|ZeRo|Chile}}||{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Ike|g=SSBU|s=16px}}|||
|1st||{{Sm|ZeRo|Chile}}||{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Ike|g=SSBU|s=20px}}|||
|-
|-
|2nd||{{Sm|MkLeo|Mexico}}||{{Head|Bayonetta|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
|2nd||{{Sm|MkLeo|Mexico}}||{{Head|Bayonetta|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Snake|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||
|-
|-
|3rd||{{Sm|Plup|USA}}||{{Head|Pit|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Ridley|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
|3rd||{{Sm|Plup|USA}}||{{Head|Pit|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Villager|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Ridley|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||
|-
|-
|4th||{{Sm|Armada|Sweden}}||{{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Pokemon Trainer|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
|4th||{{Sm|Armada|Sweden}}||{{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Pokémon Trainer|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||
|-
|-
|5th||{{Sm|Abadango|Japan}}||{{Head|Pac-Man|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Mewtwo|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Corrin|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
|4th||{{Sm|Abadango|Japan}}||{{Head|Pac-Man|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Mewtwo|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Corrin|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||
|-
|-
|5th||{{Sm|Mango|USA}}||{{Head|Ganondorf|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Inkling|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Link|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
|4th||{{Sm|Mango|USA}}||{{Head|Ganondorf|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Inkling|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Link|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||
|-
|-
|7th||{{Sm|Lucky|USA}}||{{Head|Marth|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Bowser|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
|7th||{{Sm|Lucky|USA}}||{{Head|Marth|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Bowser|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||
|-
|-
|7th||{{Sm|Mr.R|Netherlands}}||{{Head|Cloud|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Ryu|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
|7th||{{Sm|Mr.R|Netherlands}}||{{Head|Cloud|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Ryu|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||
|}
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The [https://e3.nintendo.com/assets/logo-smash-invitational.svg logo] featured on Nintendo's E3 website is unusually titled "logo FINAL?" in the browser tab title.
*{{Sm|ZeRo}} was the only invited player to return from the first Invitational, which he won.
**This could be related to the fact that Super Smash Bros. is stated to be the game’s tentative title.
*[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 also be related to the fact that in standard business practice companies tend to save files with names based on their progress. "FINAL?" could simply mean it was saved as the logo itself could have undergone further editing.
**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>
*{{Sm|ZeRo}} is the only invited player to be returning from the first Invitational, which he won.
*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'').
*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.
**Reportedly, even [[Masahiro Sakurai]] was shaking his head in disappointment due to how Bayonetta dominated the match.


==External links==
==External links==
*[https://start.gg/tournament/e3-2018-super-smash-bros-invitational-2018/details start.gg page]
*[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]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouWuzQb9vNg Introducing: The Players! trailer]
*[https://e3.nintendo.com/ Nintendo at E3 2018]
*[https://e3.nintendo.com/ Nintendo at E3 2018]
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


Revision as of 14:36, August 30, 2023

Super Smash Bros. Invitational 2018
E3 2018 Invitational.png
Dates June 12th, 2018
Venue The Belasco Theater
Address/City 1050 S Hill St
Los Angeles, California USA
Attendance 8
Entry fees —
Results
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate winners Chile ZeRo
Staff
Organizer(s) Nintendo

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 announced on March 22nd, 2018 via Nintendo's YouTube channel. Much like Super Smash Bros. Melee and 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 Splatoon 2 World Championship.

Players

According to Nintendo's E3 website and a 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[1] will be able to play on-stage in exhibitions.

Challengers

Smasher Characters chosen
Mexico Leonardo "MkLeo" Perez Marth (SSB4)Cloud (SSB4) Sonic (SSBU)Bayonetta (SSBU)Snake (SSBU)
Chile Gonzalo "ZeRo" Barrios Diddy Kong (SSB4) Mario (SSBU)Sheik (SSBU)Ike (SSBU)
Sweden Adam "Armada" Lindgren Peach (SSBM)Fox (SSBM) Samus (SSBU)Pokémon Trainer (SSBU)Kirby (SSBU)
Japan Yuta "Abadango" Kawamura Bayonetta (SSB4)Mewtwo (SSB4) Mewtwo (SSBU)Pac-Man (SSBU)Corrin (SSBU)
USA Justin "Plup" McGrath Sheik (SSBM)Fox (SSBM) Ridley (SSBU)Pit (SSBU)Villager (SSBU)
Netherlands Ramin "Mr.R" Delshad Sheik (SSB4) Cloud (SSBU)Ryu (SSBU)Little Mac (SSBU)
USA Jose "Lucky" Aldama Fox (SSBM) Marth (SSBU)Bowser (SSBU)Fox (SSBU)
USA Joseph "Mango" Marquez Falco (SSBM) Ganondorf (SSBU)Inkling (SSBU)Link (SSBU)
  • Both Nairo and 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 in a set for Nintendo Treehouse Live.
  • Mr.R and Lucky only played two matches, so they were unable to use Little Mac and Fox respectively.
  • No player included Donkey Kong, Pikachu, Ness, Ice Climbers, Zelda, or Mega Man in their character bank.

Guests

  • Zelda Williams
  • Alanah "Charalanahzard" Pearce
  • Devin "devinsupertramp" Graham
  • Andre "Black Nerd" Meadows

VIP Attendees

Announcers

Rulesets

  • Winners Round 1 was a doubles match with 3 stocks, 7 minutes, and the Smash Ball on.
  • Elimination Round 1 was a doubles match with 4 stocks, 6 minutes, and all items on.
  • Winners Rounds 2 and 3 were singles matches with 3 stocks, 6 minutes, and the Smash Ball on. In Round 3[citation needed], stage hazards were disabled[citation needed].
  • Elimination Round 2 was a free-for-all four-player match on[citation needed] Battlefield with 4 stocks, 6 minutes, and all items on. Only the 1st place finisher advanced.
  • Elimination Round 3 was a singles match with 4 stocks, 6 minutes, and all items on.
  • Grand Finals was a best-of-three set of singles matches on[citation needed] Battlefield Ω with 3 stocks, 6 minutes, and all items off.

Results

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate singles

(8 entrants)
Grand Finals

Place Name Character(s) Earnings
1st Chile ZeRo Mario (SSBU)Sheik (SSBU)Ike (SSBU)
2nd Mexico MkLeo Bayonetta (SSBU)Sonic (SSBU)Snake (SSBU)
3rd USA Plup Pit (SSBU)Villager (SSBU)Ridley (SSBU)
4th Sweden Armada Samus (SSBU)Pokémon Trainer (SSBU)Kirby (SSBU)
4th Japan Abadango Pac-Man (SSBU)Mewtwo (SSBU)Corrin (SSBU)
4th USA Mango Ganondorf (SSBU)Inkling (SSBU)Link (SSBU)
7th USA Lucky Marth (SSBU)Bowser (SSBU)
7th Netherlands Mr.R Cloud (SSBU)Ryu (SSBU)

Trivia

  • ZeRo was the only invited player to return from the first Invitational, which he won.
  • The match pitting MkLeo (Bayonetta) against 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.
    • Reportedly, even Masahiro Sakurai was shaking his head in disappointment due to how Bayonetta dominated the match.[2]
  • In a doubles match with Mr.R and Lucky against Plup and Abadango, Lucky repeatedly mistakenly attacked Mr.R, due to believing the match was a free-for-all instead of a 2v2.[3][4] 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).

External links

References

  1. ^ https://twitter.com/NintendoVS/status/1004453038512275456
  2. ^ https://twitter.com/BearUNLV/status/1006667538900512769
  3. ^ https://twitter.com/Mr_RSmash/status/1006653603036033024
  4. ^ https://twitter.com/Legend0fLucky/status/1006654048555053057
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