Photos of top players competing in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS National Open Tournament

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Nintendo fans stop by Nintendo World in New York on Oct. 11, 2014, to honor the Super Smash Bros. franchise and watch 16 of the best players in the country show off their skills in the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS National Open Tournament. The event was viewed by local fans and countless online spectators.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Jesse McColm (L) of Balch Springs, TX, and Maurice Hall of Aurora, IL, face off in a battle in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS at Nintendo World on Oct. 11, 2014. Not only did 16 of the top players in the nation compete to claim victory in the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS National Open Tournament, but local fans also had the opportunity to sample the all-star fighting game as their favorite characters. The event was viewed by local fans and countless online spectators.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, contestant Samuel Buzby (R) of Nesconset, NY defeats Jesse McColm of Balch Springs, TX in the final match at the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS National Open Tournament on Oct. 11, 2014, at Nintendo World in New York. Character customization played an important role in the tournament which was viewed by local fans and countless online spectators, allowing the top 16 players to engage in an all-out, no-holds-barred battle showcasing the game’s unique features.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS National Open Tournament winner Samuel Buzby of Nesconset, NY, receives the champion’s robe and trophy from Bill Trinen (L) of the Nintendo Treehouse along with announcers Wynton Smith and Kris Aldenderfer. Crowds at Nintendo World in New York and countless fans watching online cheered for the nation’s top 16 players in a tournament celebrating the game’s recent launch.

Source: Nintendo PR