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'''''The Smash Brothers''''' is a documentary series directed by {{Sm|Samox}}, released in October 2013, shortly after the fourth largest ''Melee'' tournament of all time, [[EVO 2013]]. It is primarily about the competitive scene of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', with nine episodes that detail the competitive scene of the game and its developments since its debut; in addition, the series covers multiple retired and active professional ''Melee'' players, as well as their effects on the ''Melee'' [[metagame]]. Since the documentary came out, competitive ''[[Melee]]'' has steadily increased in popularity. The seven "Smash Brothers", in order on the poster from left to right are: {{sm|Azen}}, {{sm|Isai}}, {{sm|Ken}}, {{sm|PC Chris}}, {{sm|KoreanDJ}}, {{sm|Mew2King}}, and {{sm|Mango}}.
[[File:The_Smash_Brothers_DVD.jpg|thumb|''The Smash Brothers'' DVD cover.|400px]]
'''''The Smash Brothers''''' is a documentary series directed by Travis {{Sm|Samox}} Beauchamp, released in October 2013, shortly after the fourth largest ''Melee'' tournament of all time, [[EVO 2013]]. It is primarily about the competitive scene of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', with nine episodes that detail the competitive scene of the game and its developments since its debut; in addition, the series covers multiple retired and active professional ''Melee'' players, as well as their effects on the ''Melee'' [[metagame]] over the time-span of a decade. Since the documentary came out, competitive ''[[Melee]]'' has steadily increased in popularity. The seven "Smash Brothers", in order on the poster from left to right are: {{sm|Azen}}, {{sm|Isai}}, {{sm|Ken}}, {{sm|PC Chris}}, {{sm|KoreanDJ}}, {{sm|Mew2King}}, and {{sm|Mango}}. The overall total budget series amounts to $12,000.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/1ssxjn/hello_all_samox_here_creator_of_the_smash/ce11v84/?context=10000</ref>


==Episodes==
==Episodes==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tgWH-qXpv8 Episode 1: Show Me Your Moves] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSf2mgkRm7Q (Remastered)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tgWH-qXpv8 Episode 1: Show Me Your Moves] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSf2mgkRm7Q (Remastered)]
The world of competitive Melee is introduced through a sting operation.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ-wgY3zdj4 Episode 2: No Johns] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRlc4jEfwsc (Remastered)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ-wgY3zdj4 Episode 2: No Johns] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRlc4jEfwsc (Remastered)]
The Master of Diversity takes on the King of the West.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXn9gY--W6A Episode 3: Don't Get Hit] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEibecSOTvQ (Remastered)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXn9gY--W6A Episode 3: Don't Get Hit] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEibecSOTvQ (Remastered)]
The showdown between Ken and Isai.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vR-kdKDZ6M Episode 4: The King of Smash] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEdi-HslFuk (Remastered)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vR-kdKDZ6M Episode 4: The King of Smash] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEdi-HslFuk (Remastered)]
The Era of Ken.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebs5VQEERHU Episode 5: Revolution] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv3Db6CGfNQ (Remastered)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebs5VQEERHU Episode 5: Revolution] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv3Db6CGfNQ (Remastered)]
A new challenger arises.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnwezquMfyA Episode 6: Paper Cuts] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXB8yd4nxgs (Remastered)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnwezquMfyA Episode 6: Paper Cuts] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXB8yd4nxgs (Remastered)]
The master of overkill rockets to the biggest stage in Melee history.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKZmZfiIsto Episode 7: The Robot] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-1YfhUFtbY (Remastered)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKZmZfiIsto Episode 7: The Robot] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-1YfhUFtbY (Remastered)]
One thing above everything else: Perfection.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZqiJgo7Nec Episode 8: The Natural] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2mcEHjOrt8 (Remastered)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZqiJgo7Nec Episode 8: The Natural] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2mcEHjOrt8 (Remastered)]
The story of FC Legacy.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaTpiP7CJKM Episode 9: Game!] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKzYWqkga74 (Remastered)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaTpiP7CJKM Episode 9: Game!] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKzYWqkga74 (Remastered)]
Melee returns to it's rightful place.
==Smashers interviewed==
==Smashers interviewed==
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==Other Episodes==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS9TcXkF1II The Twitch Brothers]
The greatest rivalry in smash history ({{sm|Scar}} vs {{sm|TheCrimsonBlur}}) plays out at [[Twitch]] HQ.
==Upcoming Episodes==
Metagame is an up-an-coming series follow-up that covers the current "Gods of Melee" {{sm|Mango}}, {{sm|Armada}}, {{sm|PPMD}} funded with a Kickstarter of $34,583. <ref>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eastpointpictures/the-smash-brothers-armada</ref> As of January 22nd, 2017, only 4 episodes has been completed being done with only half of the series. {{sm|Amsa}} and {{sm|Wes}} were mentioned as part of a promotion video as well.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdITYxzYT8c</ref>
==References==
{{reflist}}


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Revision as of 00:11, February 19, 2017

The Smash Brothers logo.
The Smash Brothers DVD cover.

The Smash Brothers is a documentary series directed by Travis Samox Beauchamp, released in October 2013, shortly after the fourth largest Melee tournament of all time, EVO 2013. It is primarily about the competitive scene of Super Smash Bros. Melee, with nine episodes that detail the competitive scene of the game and its developments since its debut; in addition, the series covers multiple retired and active professional Melee players, as well as their effects on the Melee metagame over the time-span of a decade. Since the documentary came out, competitive Melee has steadily increased in popularity. The seven "Smash Brothers", in order on the poster from left to right are: Azen, Isai, Ken, PC Chris, KoreanDJ, Mew2King, and Mango. The overall total budget series amounts to $12,000.[1]

Episodes

The world of competitive Melee is introduced through a sting operation.

The Master of Diversity takes on the King of the West.

The showdown between Ken and Isai.

The Era of Ken.

A new challenger arises.

The master of overkill rockets to the biggest stage in Melee history.

One thing above everything else: Perfection.

The story of FC Legacy.

Melee returns to it's rightful place.

Smashers interviewed

Amsah Armada CAOTIC Chillin ChuDat DoH Drephen Eddie
Hungrybox HugS Iggy Isai Jv3x3 Ken KoreanDJ Lucky
Mango Mew2King milktea Mofo Morgue OTG PC Chris PPMD
Prog Sago SFAT Solid Jake UnknownForce Wes Wife Yeroc

Other Episodes

The greatest rivalry in smash history (Scar vs TheCrimsonBlur) plays out at Twitch HQ.

Upcoming Episodes

Metagame is an up-an-coming series follow-up that covers the current "Gods of Melee" Mango, Armada, PPMD funded with a Kickstarter of $34,583. [2] As of January 22nd, 2017, only 4 episodes has been completed being done with only half of the series. Amsa and Wes were mentioned as part of a promotion video as well.[3]

References