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'''Texas''' is a ''Smash'' region that encompasses the U.S. state of | '''Texas''' is a ''Smash'' region that encompasses the [[wikipedia:Texas|U.S. state of the same name]]. Due to the significant travel time it takes to traverse across the large state, Texas is further divided into smaller subregions, surrounding its largest cities: Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin. | ||
Texas was home to a significant ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' scene since the game's early competitive life, notably hosting the major events {{Trn|MOAST 3}} and {{Trn|MLG Dallas 2006}}. However, the region became better known for being one of the big four ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' regions (along with [[Tristate Area]], [[ | Texas was home to a significant ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' scene since the game's early competitive life, notably hosting the major events {{Trn|MOAST 3}} and {{Trn|MLG Dallas 2006}}. However, the region became better known for being one of the big four ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' regions (along with the [[Tristate Area]], [[Southern California]], and [[Florida]]) for most of ''Brawl''{{'}}s competitive lifespan thanks to the {{Trn|WHOBO}} series and the performances from players such as {{Sm|Gnes}}, {{Sm|Trela}}, and {{Sm|Ultimate Razer}}. Though the inactivity of its players right before the release of ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' weakened the region, it continued to grow throughout the 2010s, thanks to the rise of tournament series such as {{Trn|Low Tier City|series}} and the appearances of many larger esports events in Texas, including {{Trn|DreamHack}} and {{Trn|PAX Arena}}. As such, the region became known for hosting some of the strongest ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', ''Smash 4'' and ''[[Project M]]'' scenes in the United States, with many players rising to the national spotlight during this time, such as {{Sm|Cosmos}}, {{Sm|Lima}}, {{Sm|Sethlon}}, {{Sm|tacos}}, and {{Sm|Zero|p=Texas}}. Though it weakened once again in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' after the decline or absence of the region's best ''Smash 4'' players, the post-[[COVID-19 pandemic]] period saw the region rebound thanks to the rise of new players such as {{Sm|Salt}} in ''Melee'' and {{Sm|SHADIC}} in ''Ultimate'', as well as {{Sm|MuteAce}} moving to Texas during this time. | ||
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|{{Sm|tacos|USA}}||{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSB|s=20px}}{{Head|Pikachu|g=SSB|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSB}} [[2019-2020 Smash 64 Power Rankings]]: 6th|| | |{{Sm|tacos|USA}}||{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSB|s=20px}}{{Head|Pikachu|g=SSB|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSB}} [[2019-2020 Smash 64 Power Rankings]]: 6th|| | ||
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|{{Sm|Teaser|USA}}||{{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[OrionRank 2022]]: 134th||Attends | |{{Sm|Teaser|USA}}||{{Head|Samus|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBU}} [[OrionRank 2022]]: 134th||Attends university in [[Georgia]]; originally from Texas | ||
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|{{Sm|Trela|USA}}||{{Head|Lucario|g=SSBB|s=20px}}{{Head|Ryu|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Banjo|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBB}} [[SSBBRank 2014]]: 27th<br>{{GameIcon|SSB4}} [[OrionRank 2016]]: 20th|| | |{{Sm|Trela|USA}}||{{Head|Lucario|g=SSBB|s=20px}}{{Head|Ryu|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Banjo|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||{{GameIcon|SSBB}} [[SSBBRank 2014]]: 27th<br>{{GameIcon|SSB4}} [[OrionRank 2016]]: 20th|| | ||
Latest revision as of 22:04, December 20, 2024
Texas is a Smash region that encompasses the U.S. state of the same name. Due to the significant travel time it takes to traverse across the large state, Texas is further divided into smaller subregions, surrounding its largest cities: Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin.
Texas was home to a significant Super Smash Bros. Melee scene since the game's early competitive life, notably hosting the major events MOAST 3 and MLG Dallas 2006. However, the region became better known for being one of the big four Super Smash Bros. Brawl regions (along with the Tristate Area, Southern California, and Florida) for most of Brawl's competitive lifespan thanks to the WHOBO series and the performances from players such as Gnes, Trela, and Ultimate Razer. Though the inactivity of its players right before the release of Super Smash Bros. 4 weakened the region, it continued to grow throughout the 2010s, thanks to the rise of tournament series such as Low Tier City and the appearances of many larger esports events in Texas, including DreamHack and PAX Arena. As such, the region became known for hosting some of the strongest Super Smash Bros., Smash 4 and Project M scenes in the United States, with many players rising to the national spotlight during this time, such as Cosmos, Lima, Sethlon, tacos, and Zero. Though it weakened once again in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate after the decline or absence of the region's best Smash 4 players, the post-COVID-19 pandemic period saw the region rebound thanks to the rise of new players such as Salt in Melee and SHADIC in Ultimate, as well as MuteAce moving to Texas during this time.
Smashers[edit]
- See also: Category:Texas smashers
The following players are currently or were previously ranked. Their highest placement is listed.
Globally ranked players[edit]
Nationally ranked players[edit]
| Tag | Character(s) | Best placement | Notes |
|---|
Other notable players[edit]
| Tag | Character(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
 Sethlon |
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Known as one of the best Roy mains and one of the best players in the United States. |
Tournaments[edit]
- See also: Category:Texas tournaments
Notable tournament series[edit]
Tournament series that have achieved recognition outside their local region.
| Tournament | Games | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin's Really Feeling It |  |
Monthly | |
| DreamHack Austin |  |
Annual | Discontinued |
| DreamHack Dallas |  |
Annual | Ongoing |
| Forte |  |
Annual | Discontinued |
| Hitstun |  |
Unscheduled | Discontinued |
| HOBO |  |
Weekly | Discontinued |
| Low Tier City/Low Tide City |  |
Annual | Discontinued |
| No Fun Allowed | |
Annual | Discontinued |
| Rise 'N Grind | |
Annual | On hiatus |
| Shockwave | |
Weekly | Ongoing |
| Super Smash Fight Club | |
Unscheduled | Discontinued |
| TGC | |
Bimonthly | Discontinued |
| WHOBO | |
Annual | Discontinued |
Notable tournaments[edit]
Tournaments that featured at least one game at a superregional level.
| Tournament | Date | Entrants | Supermajor | Major | Superregional | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOAST 3 | January 15th-16th, 2005 | 128+ | — | |
— | — |
| MLG Dallas 2006 | May 19th-20th, 2006 | 144+ | |
— | — | — |
| WHOBO 1 | April 10th-12th, 2009 | 140+ | — | |
— | — |
| WHOBO 2 | April 2nd-4th, 2010 | 100+ | — | |
— | — |
| MLG Dallas 2010 | November 5th-7th, 2010 | 182 | |
— | — | — |
| WHOBO 3 | March 18th-20th, 2011 | 139+ | — | |
— |
|
| WHOBO 4 | August 4th-5th, 2012 | 96+ | — | — | |
— |
| WHOBO 5 | October 19th-20th, 2013 | 76+ | — | — | |
|
| Low Tier City 2 | August 16th-17th, 2014 | 121+ | — | — | |
— |
| Forte 2 | December 20th-21st, 2014 | 227+ | — | — | |
— |
| Aftershock | March 28th-29th, 2015 | 161+ | — | — | |
|
| Low Tier City 3 | August 1st-2nd, 2015 | 436 | — | |
|
— |
| Hitstun 3 | December 12th, 2015 | ~50 | — | |
— | — |
| PAX Arena | January 29th-31st, 2016 | ~600 | — | |
|
— |
| TGC 6 | February 6th, 2016 | 400+ | — | — | |
— |
| Battle of the Five Gods | March 17th-19th, 2016 | 20th | |
— | — | — |
| DreamHack Austin 2016 | May 6th-8th, 2016 | 398 | — | |
— | — |
| Low Tier City 4 | June 8th-9th, 2016 | 436 | — | |
|
— |
| Clutch City Clash | August 6th-7th, 2016 | 618 | — | — | |
— |
| DreamHack Austin 2017 | April 28th-30th, 2017 | 1,030 | — | |
— | — |
| Low Tier City 5 | August 5th-6th, 2017 | 436 | — | |
|
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| Clutch City Clash 2 | October 28th-29th, 2017 | 430 | — | — | |
|
| Hitstun 5 | December 9th-10th, 2017 | 53 | — | |
— | — |
| PAX Arena at PAX South 2018 | January 12th-14th, 2018 | 16 | — | |
— | — |
| No Fun Allowed 2 | February 24th, 2018 | 474 | — | — | |
|
| DreamHack Austin 2018 | June 1st-3rd, 2018 | 613 | — | — | |
— |
| OpTic Arena | June 8th-10th, 2018 | 94 | — | — | |
— |
| Low Tier City 6 | July 27th-29th, 2018 | 738 | — | |
|
— |
| Super Smash Fight Club 5 | November 10th, 2018 | 146 | — | — | |
— |
| DreamHack Dallas 2019 | May 31st-June 2nd, 2019 | 597 | — | — | |
|
| Low Tier City 7 | July 12th-14th, 2019 | 1,027 | — | |
|
|
| Standoff 2019 | August 30th-September 1st, 2019 | 257 | — | — | |
— |
| Smashtoberfest | October 26th, 2019 | 76 | — | — | |
— |
| Shipwrecked | October 2nd, 2021 | 90 | — | |
— | — |
| Low Tide City 2021 | October 1st-3rd, 2021 | 1,406 | |
— | |
|
| Low Tide City 2022 | April 29th-May 1st, 2022 | 693 | — | |
— |
|
| Rise 'N Grind | August 19th-21st, 2022 | 483 | — | |
— | — |
| Smashtoberfest 2022 | September 16th-17th, 2022 | 64 | — | — | |
— |
| Lost Tech City 2022 | September 30th-October 2nd, 2022 | 610 | — | |
|
|
| The Off-Season | October 15th-16th, 2022 | 113 | — | — | |
— |
| Low Tide City 2023 | May 13th-14th, 2023 | 705 | — | — | |
|
| The Off-Season 2 | September 23rd-24th, 2023 | 299 | — | |
— | — |
| SmashtoVerfest | September 29th-30th, 2023 | 72 | — | — | |
— |
| Rise 'N Grind 2023 | October 13th-15th, 2023 | 712 | — | |
— |
|
| The Back Hit | March 18th, 2023 | 104 | — | |
— | — |
| King of Bombs 2024 | February 3rd, 2024 | 196 | — | — | |
— |
| SSBU Open at CECC May Madness 2024 | May 4th-5th, 2024 | 217 | — | — | |
— |
| Low Tide City 2024 | May 11th-12th, 2024 | 679 | — | — | |
|
| Comicpalooza Fight Club 2024 | May 25th, 2024 | 121 | — | — | |
— |
Largest singles events[edit]
| Rank | Tournament | Date | Game | Attendance | Winner | Character(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low Tide City 2021 | October 1st-3rd, 2021 | |
1,101 |  MkLeo |
 
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| 2 | Low Tide City 2022 | April 29th-May 1st, 2022 | |
561 | Sparg0 |
 
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| 3 | Low Tide City 2023 | May 13th-14th, 2023 | |
536 | MuteAce |
|
| 4 | Low Tide City 2024 | May 11th-12th, 2024 | |
495 | Dabuz |
  
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| 5 | DreamHack Dallas 2019 | May 31st-June 2nd, 2019 | |
491 | MuteAce |
|
| 6 | Rise 'N Grind | August 19th-21st, 2022 | |
466 | MkLeo |
|
| 7 | Rise 'N Grind 2023 | October 13th-15th, 2023 | |
443 |  Miya |
|
| 8 | DreamHack Austin 2017 | April 28th-30th, 2017 | |
438 | Hungrybox |
|
| 9 | Lost Tech City 2022 | September 30th-October 2nd, 2022 | |
418 | Marss |
|
| 10 | TGC 6 | February 6th, 2016 | |
400 | — | — |
