Azubu talks to some of the big figures in Smash about their attendance at the Smash 4 Invitational and what it meant for the community.
While the community is often slightly divided between preference of Super Smash Bros. Melee, the more veteran title, or Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the more fresh of the two, the Smash 4 Invitational allowed an opportunity for the two to bond together to test their mettle and watch fan favorites in the newest title.
Each contestant was given a few hours to learn about the game and adapt their playstyle to the new game mechanics before participating in the tournament. While Nintendo hasn't always been heralded for their support of the competitive scene, this was the event to turn that around.