Nintendo announces the Super Smash Bros. Invitational players

If you’re eager to see the first Super Smash Bros. Invitational at E3, you’ll be happy to know that Nintendo has now released the names of all the players taking part in the competition. The full rules for the tournament are outlined in the video, as well as who you’ll be seeing and who they’ll be playing. Here’s the full list of players taking part. If you’re familiar with competitive Super Smash Bros., you’ll likely recognize some of these names.

  • Lilan “milktea” Chen
  • Hugo “HugS” Gonzalez
  • Ken “LiquidKen” Hoang
  • Daniel “LiquidKDJ” Jung
  • Neha “Lilo” Chhetri
  • Hendrick “DJNintendo” Pilar
  • Kris “Toph” Aldenderfer
  • Sam “PeachyHime” McNaughton
  • Juan “Crs. Hungrybox” Debiedma
  • Kevin “PewPewU” Toy
  • Kevin “EG PPMD” Nanney
  • Dakota “TheRapture” Lasky
  • Cristin “Crismas” DesSaro
  • McCain “MacD” LaVelle
  • Masaya “aMSa” Chikamoto
  • Gonzalo “CT ZeRo” Barrios

Additionally, Nintendo has confirmed a GameCube adapter for the Nintendo Wii U, allowing you to use your old GameCube controllers to play the game. The adapter has four ports for GameCube controllers, so if you have a favorite you want to use for the upcoming Super Smash Bros., you won’t have to buy the new GameCube style controller Nintendo announced last week.