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**This could be related to the fact that Super Smash Bros. is stated to be the game’s tentative title.
**This could be related to the fact that Super Smash Bros. is stated to be the game’s tentative title.
**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.
**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.
*{{Sm|ZeRo}} is the only invited player to be returning from the first Invitational, which he won.
*{{Sm|ZeRo}} was the only invited player to return from the first Invitational, which he won.
*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.
*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.
**Reportedly, even [[Masahiro Sakurai]] was shaking his head in disappointment due to how Bayonetta dominated the match.

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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

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 Cloud (SSB4) Marth (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)Pokemon 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.
  • Mr.R and Lucky only played two matches, so 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

Results

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

(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)Pokemon Trainer (SSBU)Kirby (SSBU)
5th Japan Abadango Pac-Man (SSBU)Mewtwo (SSBU)Corrin (SSBU)
5th USA Mango Ganondorf (SSBU)Inkling (SSBU)Link (SSBU)
7th USA Lucky Marth (SSBU)Bowser (SSBU)
7th Netherlands Mr.R Cloud (SSBU)Ryu (SSBU)

Trivia

  • The logo featured on Nintendo's E3 website is unusually titled "logo FINAL?" in the browser tab title.
    • This could be related to the fact that Super Smash Bros. is stated to be the game’s tentative title.
    • 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.
  • 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.

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