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{{Infobox Smasher | {{Infobox Smasher | ||
| name = SuPeRbOoMfAn | | name = SuPeRbOoMfAn | ||
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| former sponsors = {{Team|Panda}} | | former sponsors = {{Team|Panda}} | ||
| former crews = [[Prodigies of Premium Smash]], The Edmonton Gamers | | former crews = [[Prodigies of Premium Smash]], The Edmonton Gamers | ||
| rankingssb = [[2023 Smash 64 Power Rankings]]: 3rd | |||
| rankingssb = [[ | |||
| winningsssb = ~$14,160.83 | | winningsssb = ~$14,160.83 | ||
| alias = Boom | | alias = Boom | ||
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| country = Canada | | country = Canada | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''SuPeRbOoMfAn''' is a ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' {{SSB|Captain Falcon}}, {{SSB|Kirby}}, and {{SSB|Pikachu}} tri-main from Alberta, Canada who is widely considered one of the best ''Smash 64'' players and was considered the best player in the world in 2018. He is considered the best Captain Falcon main in the world; one of the best Pikachu mains in the world, alongside {{Sm|Alvin}}, {{Sm|Gerson}}, and {{Sm|Mariguas}}; and one of the best Kirby mains in the world, alongside {{Sm|Fukurou}}, {{Sm|kysk}}, and {{Sm|Moyashi}}. He is renowned for his adept character roster, and has maintained an unparalleled level of dominance in North America. SuPeRbOoMfAn is currently ranked | '''SuPeRbOoMfAn''' is a ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' {{SSB|Captain Falcon}}, {{SSB|Kirby}}, and {{SSB|Pikachu}} tri-main from Alberta, Canada who is widely considered one of the best ''Smash 64'' players and was considered the best player in the world in 2018. He is considered the best Captain Falcon main in the world; one of the best Pikachu mains in the world, alongside {{Sm|Alvin}}, {{Sm|Gerson}}, and {{Sm|Mariguas}}; and one of the best Kirby mains in the world, alongside {{Sm|Fukurou}}, {{Sm|kysk}}, and {{Sm|Moyashi}}. He is renowned for his adept character roster, and has maintained an unparalleled level of dominance in North America. SuPeRbOoMfAn is currently ranked 3rd on the [[2023 Smash 64 Power Rankings]]. | ||
He and {{Sm|JaimeHR}} comprise the best static [[doubles]] teams in the world, dubbed Team Mejor, and enjoy a high level of dominance in the North American scene. | He and {{Sm|JaimeHR}} comprise the best static [[doubles]] teams in the world, dubbed Team Mejor, and enjoy a high level of dominance in the North American scene. | ||
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On January 17th, 2017, alongside {{Sm|Rich Brown}}, SuPeRbOoMfAn was signed by {{Team|Panda}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/18493165/panda-global-signs-superboomfan-rich-brown|title=Panda Global signs SuPeRbOoMfAn and Rich Brown}}</ref> On July 8th, 2020, he and Panda would part ways.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/PandaGlobal/status/1280933191604305920|title=SuPeRbOoMfAn and Panda Global part ways}}</ref> | On January 17th, 2017, alongside {{Sm|Rich Brown}}, SuPeRbOoMfAn was signed by {{Team|Panda}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/18493165/panda-global-signs-superboomfan-rich-brown|title=Panda Global signs SuPeRbOoMfAn and Rich Brown}}</ref> On July 8th, 2020, he and Panda would part ways.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/PandaGlobal/status/1280933191604305920|title=SuPeRbOoMfAn and Panda Global part ways}}</ref> | ||
==Rankings== | |||
===''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''=== | |||
====[[64 League Rankings]]==== | |||
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!Ranking!!Time period!!Rank!!Character(s)!!Notes | |||
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|[[2016 64 League Rankings]]||January 15th-November 13th, 2016||2nd||{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSB|s=16px}}{{Head|Pikachu|g=SSB|s=16px}}{{Head|Kirby|g=SSB|s=16px}}|| | |||
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|[[2017 64 League Rankings]]||2017||4th||{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSB|s=16px}}{{Head|Pikachu|g=SSB|s=16px}}|| | |||
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|[[2018 64 League Rankings]]||December 9th, 2017-December 16th, 2018||1st||{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSB|s=16px}}{{Head|Pikachu|g=SSB|s=16px}}{{Head|Kirby|g=SSB|s=16px}}|| | |||
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====[[SSB64UPR]]==== | |||
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|[[2019-2020 Smash 64 Power Rankings]]||January 1st, 2019-March 31st, 2020||2nd||{{Head|Kirby|g=SSB|s=16px}}{{Head|Pikachu|g=SSB|s=16px}}{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSB|s=16px}}|| | |||
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|[[2023 Smash 64 Power Rankings]]||January 14th-November 17th-19th, 2023||3rd||{{Head|Kirby|g=SSB|s=16px}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSB|s=16px}}{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSB|s=16px}}{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSB|s=16px}}{{Head|Mario|g=SSB|s=16px}}|| | |||
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==Playstyle== | ==Playstyle== | ||
SuPeRbOoMfAn's playstyle has been described as heavily defensive by {{Sm|Jouske}}. His [[technical skill]] is among the best in the world, and he maintains an extensive knowledge match-up specifics and aspects of the game's physics. His [[spacing]], in tandem with his patience, enable him to consistently follow his opponent's movements, and exploit openings, wherein he utilises heavily optimised punishes. | SuPeRbOoMfAn's playstyle has been described as heavily defensive by {{Sm|Jouske}}. His [[technical skill]] is among the best in the world, and he maintains an extensive knowledge match-up specifics and aspects of the game's physics. His [[spacing]], in tandem with his patience, enable him to consistently follow his opponent's movements, and exploit openings, wherein he utilises heavily optimised punishes. | ||
He is known to have incredible situational [[DI]]. | He is known to have incredible situational [[DI]]. | ||
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In August of 2014, SuPeRbOoMfAn traveled to Peru with {{Sm|Mariguas}} and {{Sm|Herbert Von Karajan}} to attend [[Tacna 2014]], placing 3rd. He defeated many of their notable players, but was double eliminated by {{Sm|Marka}}. In what was considered a purposeful move, during his set against {{Sm|Gerson}}, who was widely considered the country's best player, SuPeRbOoMfAn played an infamously [[camping|campy]] style on [[Hyrule Castle]], with the set taking over an hour. It is thought that his play was designed as a method to demonstrate the flaws of the stage to the Peruvian community. | In August of 2014, SuPeRbOoMfAn traveled to Peru with {{Sm|Mariguas}} and {{Sm|Herbert Von Karajan}} to attend [[Tacna 2014]], placing 3rd. He defeated many of their notable players, but was double eliminated by {{Sm|Marka}}. In what was considered a purposeful move, during his set against {{Sm|Gerson}}, who was widely considered the country's best player, SuPeRbOoMfAn played an infamously [[camping|campy]] style on [[Hyrule Castle]], with the set taking over an hour. It is thought that his play was designed as a method to demonstrate the flaws of the stage to the Peruvian community. | ||
SuPeRbOoMfAn started 2015 by placing 1st at [[Echo 2015 Winter]], defeating {{Sm|YBOMBB}} and The Z. He won Doubles with {{Sm|Fck Vwls}}, double eliminating The Z and {{Sm|Revan}}. At [[Apex 2015]], SuPeRbOoMfAn placed 1st, dropping only two games, to Wizzrobe and {{Sm|tacos}}; however, he would go on to sweep through his bracket, and double eliminate tacos, solidifying his status as the best player in North America. With JaimeHR, they won Doubles. In June of 2015 at [[Smash of Ages 2015]], SuPeRbOoMfAn once again placed 1st, defeating {{Sm|Kyle Tree}}, JaimeHR, Mariguas, and tacos. He and JaimeHR won Doubles without dropping a single game. | SuPeRbOoMfAn started 2015 by placing 1st at [[Echo 2015 Winter]], defeating {{Sm|YBOMBB}} and The Z. He won Doubles with {{Sm|Fck Vwls}}, double eliminating The Z and {{Sm|Revan}}. At [[Apex 2015]], SuPeRbOoMfAn placed 1st, dropping only two games, to Wizzrobe and {{Sm|tacos}}; however, he would go on to sweep through his bracket, and double eliminate tacos, solidifying his status as the best player in North America. With JaimeHR, they won Doubles. In June of 2015 at [[Smash of Ages 2015]], SuPeRbOoMfAn once again placed 1st, defeating {{Sm|Kyle Tree}}, JaimeHR, Mariguas, and tacos. He and JaimeHR won Doubles without dropping a single game. | ||
He travelled to Japan for [[Kanto 2015]], which featured a single elimination bracket. He placed 5th, defeating {{Sm|Takuro~}}, before falling to Moyashi. | He travelled to Japan for [[Kanto 2015]], which featured a single elimination bracket. He placed 5th, defeating {{Sm|Takuro~}}, before falling to Moyashi. | ||
===Rise of Challengers=== | ===Rise of Challengers=== | ||
Returning to attend [[GENESIS 3]], and hoping to repeat his success at GENESIS 2, he fell slightly short. He placed 2nd, defeating tacos and double eliminating {{Sm|Wangera}}, before being double eliminated by {{Sm|wario}}. | Returning to attend [[GENESIS 3]], and hoping to repeat his success at GENESIS 2, he fell slightly short. He placed 2nd, defeating tacos and double eliminating {{Sm|Wangera}}, before being double eliminated by {{Sm|wario}}. | ||
In April of 2016, SuPeRbOoMfAn won [[Pound 2016]], defeating Wizzrobe, and double eliminating tacos. He and tacos won Doubles, only losing a single game to Nintendude and Firo. He repeated that performance at [[Get On My Level 2016]]. In Singles, he lost only a single game, to KeroKerropi. He and Nintendude took Doubles, not losing a game. At [[Snosa 2016]], he placed 1st, not losing a single game. In Doubles, he and JaimeHR placed 1st, though not without serious competition from both Isai and KeroKerropi, and Mariguas and {{Sm|Dext3r}}. | In April of 2016, SuPeRbOoMfAn won [[Pound 2016]], defeating Wizzrobe, and double eliminating tacos. He and tacos won Doubles, only losing a single game to Nintendude and Firo. He repeated that performance at [[Get On My Level 2016]]. In Singles, he lost only a single game, to KeroKerropi. He and Nintendude took Doubles, not losing a game. At [[Snosa 2016]], he placed 1st, not losing a single game. In Doubles, he and JaimeHR placed 1st, though not without serious competition from both Isai and KeroKerropi, and Mariguas and {{Sm|Dext3r}}. | ||
At [[Super Smash Con 2016]], he placed 1st, defeating Mariguas, Isai, and double eliminating Wizzrobe. In Doubles, he and JaimeHR placed 2nd, being double eliminated by Isai and {{Sm|Alvin}}. | At [[Super Smash Con 2016]], he placed 1st, defeating Mariguas, Isai, and double eliminating Wizzrobe. In Doubles, he and JaimeHR placed 2nd, being double eliminated by Isai and {{Sm|Alvin}}. | ||
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At [[Super Smash Con 2017]], he placed 4th, losing to {{Sm|Kurabba}} and {{Sm|Fukurou}} 2-3, which was his lowest placing at a US tournament until 2 years later. | At [[Super Smash Con 2017]], he placed 4th, losing to {{Sm|Kurabba}} and {{Sm|Fukurou}} 2-3, which was his lowest placing at a US tournament until 2 years later. | ||
The following time period until Super Smash Con 2019 would become his strongest. He finally broke his 2nd place trend at [[GENESIS 5]], winning the event by defeating the number 1 ranked player of 2017, Fukurou, 3-2 in Winner's Finals and Alvin 3-1 in grand finals (following a loss to him in the first set 0-3 and a 3-1 in winner's semis). He also took the other super major this year, {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2018}} (with the absence of Japanese top players {{Sm|Wario}}, {{Sm|Kurabba}}, {{Sm|Kysk}} and {{Sm|Fukurou}}) defeating Alvin again. He also won all other majors he attended until SSC 2019. | The following time period until Super Smash Con 2019 would become his strongest. He finally broke his 2nd place trend at [[GENESIS 5]], winning the event by defeating the number 1 ranked player of 2017, Fukurou, 3-2 in Winner's Finals and Alvin 3-1 in grand finals (following a loss to him in the first set 0-3 and a 3-1 in winner's semis). He also took the other super major this year, {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2018}} (with the absence of Japanese top players {{Sm|Wario}}, {{Sm|Kurabba}}, {{Sm|Kysk}} and {{Sm|Fukurou}}) defeating Alvin again. He also won all other majors he attended until SSC 2019. | ||
At {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}, he had to play {{Sm|Alvin}} and {{Sm|kysk}} very early, at round 1 and 2 in the top 32 double elimination bracket, thanks to both being upset in pools. He defeated Alvin's Falcon going Kirby, but lost with Pikachu against kysk's Kirby. In the loser's side he defeated {{Sm|Prince}} and {{Sm|Josh Brody}} but eventually lost to {{Sm|Kurabba}}'s Yoshi (going Captain Falcon) in a close 2-3 set which led to a 5th place, his tied lowest placing ever. | At {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}, he had to play {{Sm|Alvin}} and {{Sm|kysk}} very early, at round 1 and 2 in the top 32 double elimination bracket, thanks to both being upset in pools. He defeated Alvin's Falcon going Kirby, but lost with Pikachu against kysk's Kirby. In the loser's side he defeated {{Sm|Prince}} and {{Sm|Josh Brody}} but eventually lost to {{Sm|Kurabba}}'s Yoshi (going Captain Falcon) in a close 2-3 set which led to a 5th place, his tied lowest placing ever. | ||
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|[[Keystoned II]]||March 10th-11th, 2018||1st||1st||Fireblaster | |[[Keystoned II]]||March 10th-11th, 2018||1st||1st||Fireblaster | ||
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|{{Trn|Get On My Level 2018}}||May 18th-20th, 2018||1st||1st||{{Sm|Derek}} | |{{Trn|Get On My Level 2018|g=SSB}}||May 18th-20th, 2018||1st||1st||{{Sm|Derek}} | ||
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|{{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 4}}||June 1st-3rd, 2018||1st||—||— | |{{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 4|g=SSB}}||June 1st-3rd, 2018||1st||—||— | ||
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|{{Trn|Called Out 3}}||June 23rd, 2018||1st||1st||{{Sm|Preston}} | |{{Trn|Called Out 3|g=SSB}}||June 23rd, 2018||1st||1st||{{Sm|Preston}} | ||
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|{{Trn|Operation Desert Smash 3}}||July 13th-15th 2018||1st||—||— | |{{Trn|Operation Desert Smash 3|g=SSB}}||July 13th-15th 2018||1st||—||— | ||
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|{{Trn|Super Smash Con 2018}}||August 9th-12th, 2018||1st||2nd||JaimeHR | |{{Trn|Super Smash Con 2018|g=SSB}}||August 9th-12th, 2018||1st||2nd||JaimeHR | ||
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|{{Trn|Shine 2018}}||August 24th-26th, 2018||1st||—||— | |{{Trn|Shine 2018|g=SSB}}||August 24th-26th, 2018||1st||—||— | ||
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|{{Trn|Boss Battle 4}}||September 28th-30th, 2018||1st||—||— | |{{Trn|Boss Battle 4|g=SSB}}||September 28th-30th, 2018||1st||—||— | ||
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|{{Trn|The Big House 8}}||October 5th-7th, 2018||1st||—||— | |{{Trn|The Big House 8|g=SSB}}||October 5th-7th, 2018||1st||—||— | ||
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|{{Trn|GameTyrant Expo 2018}}||November 2nd-4th, 2018||1st||1st||Wizzrobe | |{{Trn|GameTyrant Expo 2018|g=SSB}}||November 2nd-4th, 2018||1st||1st||Wizzrobe | ||
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|{{Trn|Keystoned III}}||March 9th, 2019||1st||1st||{{Sm|Robert}} | |{{Trn|Keystoned III|g=SSB}}||March 9th, 2019||1st||1st||{{Sm|Robert}} | ||
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|{{Trn|Snosa IV}}||March 16th-17th, 2019||1st||—||— | |{{Trn|Snosa IV|g=SSB}}||March 16th-17th, 2019||1st||—||— | ||
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|{{Trn|Get On My Level 2019}}||May 17th-19th, 2019||1st||1st||tacos | |{{Trn|Get On My Level 2019|g=SSB}}||May 17th-19th, 2019||1st||1st||tacos | ||
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|{{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 5}}||May 31st-June 2nd, 2019||1st||—||— | |{{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 5|g=SSB}}||May 31st-June 2nd, 2019||1st||—||— | ||
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|{{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}||August 8th-11th, 2019||5th||—||— | |{{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019|g=SSB}}||August 8th-11th, 2019||5th||—||— | ||
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|{{Trn|Quarantined Rapport|g=SSB}} East {{OnlineIcon}}||March 28th-29th, 2020||1st||—||— | |||
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|{{Trn|RAINN Charity Tournament|g=SSB}} East {{OnlineIcon}}||July 11th, 2020||1st||—||— | |||
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|{{Trn|Xanadu Origins|g=SSB}}||May 6th-7th, 2023||2nd||1st||{{Sm|Dogs_Johnson}} | |||
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|[https://www.start.gg/tournament/velocity-rocket-s-michigan-monthly-6/event/64-singles Michigan Monthly #6]||June 2nd-3rd, 2023||1st||—||— | |||
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|{{Trn|Crovy Fest}}||June 10th, 2023||1st / 30||1st / 11||{{Sm|epad10}} | |||
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|{{Trn|Super Smash Con 2023|g=SSB}}||August 10-13, 2023||3rd||1st||{{Sm|Isai}} | |||
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|[https://www.start.gg/tournament/frame-13/event/smash-64-singles/standings Frame 13]||November 4th, 2023||1st||1st||{{Sm|etab}} | |||
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|{{Trn| | |{{Trn|Battle At The Border '23}}||November 10th-12th, 2023||1st||1st||{{Sm|Janco}} | ||
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|{{Trn| | |{{Trn|Supernova 2024|g=SSB}}||August 8th-11th, 2024||2nd / 241||1st / 53||{{Sm|Nax}} | ||
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**SuPeRbOoMfAn has stated that while he would be interested in travelling to Japan again, he expresses no interest in returning to Peru, citing his perception of disrespect from the Peruvian scene, and possible safety concerns.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/5pxq55/hello_this_is_pg_superboomfan_ask_me_anything/dcuxkbl/|title=SuPeRbOoMfAn's thoughts on returning to Japan and Peru}}</ref> | **SuPeRbOoMfAn has stated that while he would be interested in travelling to Japan again, he expresses no interest in returning to Peru, citing his perception of disrespect from the Peruvian scene, and possible safety concerns.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/5pxq55/hello_this_is_pg_superboomfan_ask_me_anything/dcuxkbl/|title=SuPeRbOoMfAn's thoughts on returning to Japan and Peru}}</ref> | ||
**He considers [[Dream Land]] to be the best option for a competitive meta, and that while other stages are interesting, their own quirks make them less than appealing.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/5pxq55/hello_this_is_pg_superboomfan_ask_me_anything/dcv3pcd/|title=SuPeRbOoMfAn talks about stages}}</ref> | **He considers [[Dream Land]] to be the best option for a competitive meta, and that while other stages are interesting, their own quirks make them less than appealing.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/5pxq55/hello_this_is_pg_superboomfan_ask_me_anything/dcv3pcd/|title=SuPeRbOoMfAn talks about stages}}</ref> | ||
*SuPeRbOoMfAn | *SuPeRbOoMfAn (8-5) and {{Sm|Wizzrobe}} (2-1) are the only two players in North America to have a positive record over {{Sm|Isai}}, although neither of them have defeated his Pikachu. | ||
*His alternate persona while playing {{SSB|Kirby}} is known as '''GodMasterKirby''', or '''GMK'''. | *His alternate persona while playing {{SSB|Kirby}} is known as '''GodMasterKirby''', or '''GMK'''. | ||
*SuPeRbOoMfAn occasionally plays using a [[keyboard]], accompanied by the name '''KeyboardKing''' when doing so. | *SuPeRbOoMfAn occasionally plays using a [[keyboard]], accompanied by the name '''KeyboardKing''' when doing so. | ||
*SuPeRbOoMfAn frequently enters local ''[[Melee]]'' tournaments using the alias, '''DildoKing'''. | *SuPeRbOoMfAn frequently enters local ''[[Melee]]'' tournaments using the alias, '''DildoKing'''. | ||
*SuPeRbOoMfAn speedruns the ''{{s|wikipedia|Crash Bandicoot}}'' series, and currently holds the world record for ''{{s|wikipedia|Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back}}'' | *SuPeRbOoMfAn speedruns the ''{{s|wikipedia|Crash Bandicoot}}'' series, and currently holds the world record in 100% for ''{{s|wikipedia|Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back}}''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.speedrun.com/crash2|title=SuPeRbOoMfAn's world record runs}}</ref> | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category:Alberta smashers]] | [[Category:Alberta smashers]] | ||
[[Category:New Brunswick smashers]] | [[Category:New Brunswick smashers]] | ||
[[Category:Captain Falcon | [[Category:Captain Falcon players (SSB)]] | ||
[[Category:Pikachu | [[Category:Pikachu players (SSB)]] | ||
[[Category:Kirby | [[Category:Kirby players (SSB)]] | ||
[[Category:Fox | [[Category:Fox players (SSB)]] | ||
[[Category:Donkey Kong | [[Category:Donkey Kong players (SSB)]] | ||
[[Category:Yoshi | [[Category:Yoshi players (SSB)]] | ||
[[Category:Luigi | [[Category:Luigi players (SSB)]] | ||
[[Category:Ness | [[Category:Ness players (SSB)]] | ||
[[Category:Falco | [[Category:Falco players (SSBM)]] | ||
[[Category:Fox | [[Category:Fox players (SSBM)]] | ||
[[Category:Marth | [[Category:Marth players (SSBM)]] | ||
[[Category:Snake | [[Category:Snake players (SSBB)]] | ||
[[Category:Falco | [[Category:Falco players (SSBB)]] | ||
[[Category:Keyboard players]] | [[Category:Keyboard players]] | ||
[[Category:VIP players]] | [[Category:VIP players]] | ||
[[Category:Back Room members]] | [[Category:Back Room members]] |
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