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Pc chris smash9/25/2023 2007: A glorious debutĪfter multiple wins at Major League Gaming events, Southern Californian Ken Hoang earned the title as "The King of Smash." A favorite heading into the tournament, Ken wasn't without competition names such as Christopher "PC Chris" Szygiel and Daniel "Korean DJ" Jung had bested him at MLG Las Vegas the year before.ĭespite a loss to Joseph "Mang0" Marquez in the winners semifinals, Ken overcame and defeated Daniel "ChuDat" Rodriguez, PC Chris and Mang0 in a rematch to advance to the grand finals. They shared their thoughts, memories and hopes for a game that's withstood the test of time. We spoke to some of the winners, runners-ups, and community figures who have been there for it all. For a game older than some of its viewers - and players - it's maintained unparalleled relevance. On Friday, the sixth annual Melee competition at Evo will feature 1,435 players from around the world. Melee, the 2001 Gamecube "party" fighting game, is the oldest standing single installment in the history of Evo. One of the mainstays of the fighting game community, though, has remained the same. Capcom and Tekken have all ruled the tournament's main stage through multiple iterations. Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Marvel vs. What started in a hotel ballroom has since moved onto large convention centers, and now, stadium-sized indoor arenas. Meleeįor 19 years, the Evolution Championship Series has showcased the biggest fighting game tournaments in the world. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserĮvo: An oral history of Super Smash Bros.
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