Let battle commence as Nintendo UK hosts Smash Bros. 3DS tournament
Posted on October 1, 2014 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News
To celebrate the launch of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, fans will be able to battle it out for the chance to be crowned National Champion 2014
1st October, 2014 – Fans of the Smash Bros. franchise will be pleased to learn that they can apply to enter the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS National Championship from 3rd to 8th October, to celebrate the launch of this all-star fighting game on a handheld console for the first time. Successful applicants will have the chance to not only be crowned the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS National Champion, but the overall winner also receive a Wii U console, a copy of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U when it is released in the UK this winter and a Super Smash Bros. merchandise goody bag.
To enter Smash Bros. fans need to have access to a copy of the game and a Nintendo 3DS or 2DS and then apply via www.nintendo.co.uk/supersmashbros3DStournament, selecting their preferred date and location, to be in with a chance of taking part in the nation-wide tournament. Entrants will need to be quick as spaces for the heats are limited! The tournament heats will be held on 11th and 12th October at the following 8 GAME stores across the UK, with the Grand Final set to take place in London on 31st October:
Edinburgh, St James Centre
Hull, St Stephens Centre
Sheffield, Meadowhall
Manchester, Trafford Centre
Birmingham, Bullring
Stratford, London, Westfield
Chelmsford, Exchange way
Bristol, Cribbs Causeway
The knock-out rounds will determine 32 finalists, 4 from each of the 8 regional heats, who’ll then battle it out one final time at York Hall in London, to take home the prestigious Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS National Championship title and prize. The runner up will also receive a copy of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U when it is released in the UK this winter, along with other Super Smash Bros. goodies, so no one will be going home empty handed!Don’t want to miss out? Smash Bros. fans can also visit our Facebook page, for the chance to win spectator tickets to the Grand Final on the 31st October – be sure to like our Nintendo 3DS UK page so you don’t miss out on a chance!
Summary of Key Dates for the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS National Championship
Registration: 3rd to 8th October 2014
Heats: 11th and 12th October 2014
Final: 31st October 2014
Source: Nintendo PR
