
Apex 2015 has had a dramatic route to its finale, today, with venue issues forcing a rapid move to a brand new location; through support from sponsors and dedicated fans it somewhat defied the odds to ensure that almost all rounds could be completed ahead of its final day.
Though the tournament hosts multiple games, it's really all about Super Smash Bros., with the latest entry on Wii U and the much-loved Melee both featuring prominently. Many of the best competitive Smash players are in attendance and, as you can see in the image above, there's a huge crowd at the venue to take it all in.
It all kicks off at 6am Pacific / 9am Eastern / 2pm UK / 3pm CET, and we've embedded two live streams below - from VGBootCamp and TeamSpooky, both of which are expected to provide plenty of coverage; thanks to those that pointed us to the latter broadcast. If you want all the nitty-gritty details of scheduling, head on over to this post on Smashboards.
Image credit - Smashboards
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If you want to watch Melee, go to VGBootCamp channel. For Smash 4, go to TeamSpooky channel. Both on Twitch btw.
If only the finals were not during the Super bowl!
The Salty Suite set of PC Chrus vs Ken was amazing. For anyone not watching but wants to see some hype matches... watch that and the Chillin vs Leffen set (and be sure to watch Mango's reaction afterwards as well).
For Smash WiiU sets, I think today will be better though I may have missed anything hype yesterday.
Yesterday was amazing. Man, I hope melee finals don't cut into the super bowl's views too much!
@Retro_on_theGo why in the world would I watch this year's Super Bowel when I could watch this instead?
That Leffen vs Chillin match last night. Man that was hype. Also looking forward to seeing Mango vs Leffen if they meet up in bracket. That $1K.
Its so weird to watch Armada and Mew2King sit next to each other, they look too similar where as Android and HungryBox have a certain charisma that makes them stand out haha.
I don't know why, but I think I hate Mew2King a little
Jeez, watching the two side by side... It's amazing how much more aggressive and fast-paced Melee is... Smash 4 is a very defensive game by comparison; there was one doubles match just now where a single Sheik with 1 stock left almost soloed two opponents totaling 3 stocks left because the opponent's Diddy Kong just sat back so they wouldn't get hit. They didn't even fire projectiles to draw attention... Lots of shield dodging, teching, and ledge play, but all to reduce damage, rather than build pressure, control, and combo opportunities.
Come to think of it, I haven't seen a single Melee speed combo or Melee-style crazy moves/techniques in Smash 4 yet...
@RadicalYoseph @Retro_on_theGo The Super Bowl? What's that, a food eating contest?
Hoping for Leffen vs Mang0 tonight, really want to see Leffen get crushed after that Chillin 5-0
@PlywoodStick ikr, it's like they're two different games!
@PlywoodStick I doubt melee style combos can happen with knockback as insanely high as it is right now :/
Wife and I have been watching all weekend. So many great sets. I don't smoke, but I felt the need to for some of those close matches. ]=P
And Apex2015 Melee tournament is over, with PPMD snagging the championship crown by defeating Armada at Grand Finals.
@PlywoodStick
I'm still waiting for a new update or Nintendo making their own Project-M as a special mode for SSB4. One can dream.
SSB4 I've had a lot of fun matches online in SSB4. If my opponent is really good I don't mind losing. Then there are those who just roll around and use shield all the time, that's very boring and just makes me want to play Melee.
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