Nintendo’s New Tournament Rules Are Live, Impacting Smash Melee’s Biggest Online Event
Nintendo has recently implemented new tournament rules that have had a significant impact on the biggest online event of Super Smash Bros Melee. These rules, which were announced just days before the tournament, have left players and organizers scrambling to adapt.
The Last-Minute Rule Changes
In a surprising move, Nintendo released a statement outlining changes to its tournament guidelines. These updates stipulated that any player who uses modified versions of the game, including the widely used “Slippi” rollback netcode, would be disqualified from official tournaments.
The Immediate Fallout
As expected, the implementation of these new rules has caused widespread upheaval within the Smash Melee community. The Big House, one of the largest annual Smash tournaments, had no choice but to cancel its online edition due to the inability to comply with Nintendo’s guidelines. Many players who were eagerly looking forward to this event were left disappointed and frustrated.
Community Backlash
Nintendo’s decision has sparked a wave of backlash from the Smash Melee community. Many argue that the implemented rules are stifling the game’s competitive growth and limiting players’ options for organizing online tournaments.
The Future of Smash Melee
It remains to be seen how these new rules will affect the future of competitive Super Smash Bros Melee. While some players are hopeful that the community will continue to thrive by finding workarounds, others fear that this setback may hinder the game’s online competitive scene in the long run. Only time will tell.