That’s not even mentioning other opportunities like YouTube videos, podcasts, etc. Streaming is now a regular practice and source of income for nearly every player in the world-sponsored and unsponsored alike. And those are just the most successful examples. Already established names like Hungrybox and Mang0 are now finding success beyond the Smash community. People like WaDi, Marss, and Kola have increased their profiles by miles in the past two years. At the same time, though, many players have exploded in popularity. The next best thing? Compete online, build their brand, and do their best Mang0 impressions.Ī lot of good Smash was still played in online tournaments. People that regularly travel to tournaments with thousands of people were forced to stay at home. Instead of just the viewers turning to watching Twitch to pass the time - it was the streamers as well. But the rise of many of our players and personalities is different than many other streamers.

The massive rise of Twitch during the pandemic was not unique to Smash. It’s a beautiful thing, but also something to be concerned about for the health of our scene. With the pandemic though, it took the gradual changes that come with streaming and shifted them into hyperdrive. That may seem odd, as streaming has been a staple of the community for more than a decade now. I could go on about all the major differences, but something stands out the most-streaming. Watching the last few majors also reminded me that we’re not back in 2019 anymore-the scene has changed, and not just the extra hand sanitizer. While watching the tournaments online was fun, watching offline events like Riptide and Smash Con reminded me that it’s not all about crazy combos-there’s the enthusiasm of the casters, the energy of the crowd, and the emotions of the players. Watching the past few Smash majors has been purifying.

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