The Super Marihour Challenge: A Showcase In Top Level Speedrunning
Speedrunning the old Super Mario games is a popular and competitive field; many of the categories have been honed to perfection, so...
Balancing A Twitch Stream With Competing In Esports
It’s not easy to stream on a frequent, consistent schedule while also hitting up tournaments every single week. Especially if you also...
Why Items Are Banned In Smash Bros. Tournaments
For the vast majority of people who play Super Smash Bros., it’s usually done with four-player free-for-alls on giant stages with loads...
What Does “F in the chat” Mean? The Origins Of This Famous Twitch Meme
If you’ve ever watched a stream before you’ve probably heard a streamer say “Can I get some Fs in chat?” Or maybe...
The Road From Charity Streamer To Host Of One Of Canada’s Largest Super Smash...
In April 2019, one of the largest Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournaments in Canada happened in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The fourth edition...
The Booming Business Of Esports Law And Player Management
Esports is a new and exciting industry. It’s the wild west in terms of opportunity and potential.
However, that...
How To Play Original Xbox Games Online (Updated 2023)
There’s no doubt that when Xbox Live launched in 2002, it was a historic moment for console gaming. Finally, players could compete...
What Makes Something Worth Banning In Competitive Gaming?
If you’re familiar with any esports circles, you’ve definitely heard people call for certain characters or tactics to be nerfed, and sometimes...
Did You Know: In 2016, SMB3 Speedrunner Mitchflowerpower Appeared On ‘The Late Show With...
July 2016 introduced a new segment on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert called the “Late Show 3-Legged Race” which had Twitch...
What Is “Hitstun” In Super Smash Bros.?
When you start to dive into competitive Super Smash Bros., the term “hitstun” will become more and more prevalent. If you’ve ever...