Nintendo Stops Super Smash Bros. Melee Tournament Due to Copyright Claim
Nintendo has stopped a Super Smash Bros. Melee tournament citing a copyright claim and fans are [...]
So many people sad
In this time of social isolation, a nearly 19yo game called Super Smash Bros Melee connects a community of tens of thousands of people worldwide
We created Slippi so we could play the game we love online, but once again business threatens to destroy what we've built#FreeMelee https://t.co/5Ku4lUdiN3
— Bobby Scar (@bobbyscar) November 19, 2020
Just unbelievable
I quit my job as a senior software engineer in March to pursue full-time content around the game I love. I wanted to believe in the scene and community.
This is hard for me. I'm sorry if it's impacting my commentary today.#FreeMelee
— Toph (@toph_bbq) November 19, 2020
So much work
The fact that I'm even afraid to say something right now shows you how messed up this is.
We've dedicated 10+ years of our lives to this scene. They've made millions off our blood, sweat, & tears. We've done it ALL while feeling like we have targets on our backs.#FreeMelee
— GimR (@VGBC_GimR) November 19, 2020
About the community
Never done this before but drastic situations needs drastic measures!@Ninja @MrBeastYT
Even though I have never meet either of you our paths have sort of crossed in the past still.
I hope you both can help a grassroots community in need and join us and say#FreeMelee https://t.co/CBP6VeFBAw
— Adam Lindgren (@ArmadaUGS) November 19, 2020
Melee forever
Whatever the challenge, Melee has ALWAYS pulled through. Now is the time for that magic again. Please rally together and support everyone using #freemelee so we can protect our wonderful game and let it grow!
Melee forever!!!
— Kevin Nanney (@PPMD) November 19, 2020
Fed Up
Nintendo will use the player brands built through our own grassroot efforts to promote their new games. Then, not only do they not help us grow, they actively prevent us from growing on our own.
So tired of this company. #freemelee
— HugS (@HugS86) November 19, 2020
The movement is on
If you are a mango homie
Tweet #FreeMelee
Thanks :)
— Joseph Marquez (@C9Mang0) November 19, 2020
Hurting the fans
all of my friends, income, & entire livelihood are due to melee
without melee i have literally nothing & i know im not the only one
its unbelievably fucked that nintendo goes out of their way to kill our community time and time again when its helped so many people #freemelee
— EMG | moky (@moky_dokie) November 19, 2020




