Competitive Pokémon players usually forfeit matches with seemingly unbeatable odds. But the first day of the 2017 North American Pokémon International Championships is a perfect lesson in why never giving up can pay off. Giovanni Costa, this season’s consummate Eevee player, found himself facing down one of the most talented players from Germany, Tobias Koschitzki, … Continue reading Competitive Pokémon player manages to win a 4 vs 1
Christian “Suicune Master” Patierno recently earned his second straight championship belt for Pokkén Tournament at the Community Effort Orlando. However, you might not have known that, even if you watched the stream, because the commentators and the on-screen overlay referred to him by a slightly different name. At CEO, he wasn’t “Suicune Master.” He was … Continue reading Pokkén Tournament player names being changed by The Pokémon Company on streams
During an interview with Yahoo Esports at E3 2017 this week, Nintendo product marketing manager JC Rodrigo acknowledged that Nintendo recognizes the strong demand for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch. The following excerpts were taken from this particular interview: Yahoo Esports: Can we expect maybe a possible Smash 4 port for the Switch? JC … Continue reading Nintendo recognizes the demand for Super Smash Bros for Nintendo Switch: “We hear you”
Disney has announced plans to debut D|XP, a daily summer programming block dedicated to the world of gaming, SATURDAY, JULY 15 (9:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m. EDT), on Disney XD. D|XP will showcase games, publishers, events and prominent personalities across the gaming landscape including both entertainment gaming and esports. The television and multiplatform destination – featuring content … Continue reading Disney announces D|XP, programming block dedicated to competitive video games like Pokkén Tournament DX
Evo 2016 is officially over and the winners have been crowned. One of the most-watched battles at this year's esports event was the final match in Super Smash Bros. Melee on the Pokemon Stadium stage. Juan DeBiedma came out as the victor, with Jigglypuff as his character of choice. A huge congrats to him on … Continue reading Juan DeBiedma becomes the Super Smash Bros Melee Champion at Evo 2016
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