Apex Series 2015: Format, Live Stream, Prize Money for Super Smash Bros. Event

The Clarion Hotel Empire Meadowlands in Secaucus, New Jersey will be filled with Nintendo characters on Jan. 30 when the largest Super Smash Brothers Melee tournament in history begins. The Apex 2015 will bring the event to the east coast and expectations for a phenomenal show are hitting a new gear.

YouTube personality PKSparkxx is charged for the competition.

In addition to SSBM, there will also be tournaments on Super Smash Bros. 64, Brawl, and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U In case you haven't seen the latest game in action, here's a glimpse:

You can catch the live stream via Twitch from one of the Apex 2015 streaming partners:

• VGBootCamp
• Bifuteki
• Clash Tournaments

The event received a significant boost because of the recent partnership with SSB creator Nintendo of America. Not much is known about the specifics of the partnership, but we do know that the agreement has paved the way for a demo version of the highly anticipated Splatoon to be available for those who attend the event.

While it's exciting to see the recently released SSB for Wii U in a competition, it's most amazing that SSBM is still a game that is drawing thousands of competitors. It was originally released 12 years ago for the Nintendo Gamecube. 

Doux of GamerSyndrome.com writes:

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Just a few days ago, Melee set a new record by having six tournaments with over a hundred participants in a single day. Even more impressive is Apex 2015’s entry list, sporting over a thousand players competing in a thirteen year old game, for a prize pool of over $18,000.

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Team Apex tells us how to view all of the payout information for the event.

When it comes to longevity on a console title, SSBM might be without rival. Top competitor Adam “Armada” Lindgren of Alliance sees the tournament scene for the game growing even more with Nintendo backing it. Per Nicholas 'MajinTenshinhan' Taylor of Eventhubs.com, Armada said:

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Smash is finally starting to reach what we deserve. We are not quite there yet, but we are on our way. Personally, I feel very good about this. Everyone who plays this game on a competitive level, or even just spectates it with a decent understanding of the game knows how good and deep it is.

When EVO 2013 and the Smash documentary happened, more people got the chance to see what it was all about, so for me, it's no surprise that when people saw it with their own eyes, we started to get so many more big tournaments. With real support from Nintendo for Super Smash Bros. Melee, this game would be around for another 10+ years.

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The SSB community is going strong with dedicated fans from the old school and the new. With Apex 2015 seemingly already set up to be a rousing success, this series is bound to be around for the foreseeable future. 

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