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: ''Not to be confused with [[Team:Brawl Central]].'' | : ''Not to be confused with [[Team:Brawl Central]].'' | ||
[[File:VGDistrictLogo1.png|thumb|350px|VGDistrict logo.]] | [[File:VGDistrictLogo1.png|thumb|350px|VGDistrict logo.]] | ||
'''VGDistrict''' (previously known as first '''Brawl Central''', then '''Nintendo Hub''', | '''VGDistrict''' (previously known as first '''Brawl Central''', then '''Nintendo Hub''', then lastly as '''Smash Bros Central''',) started off and launched as an unofficial ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' fansite on November 16th, 2006. It acted like the [[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]] by providing information related to ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' and translating sources from Japanese forums. Brawl Central would broaden itself and include a forum for community discussion in January of 2008. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:NintendoHub1.png|thumb|200px|Nintendo Hub in 2008.]] | [[File:NintendoHub1.png|thumb|200px|Nintendo Hub in 2008.]] | ||
Brawl Central was started and run by Smash Bros. players and [[SmashBoards]] members ''Chris'' and ''the Buzz Saw''. At some point, 3 other admins (''T3h Kaiser'', ''Pumpkins'', and ''NGW'') were appointed, with Buzz retiring. The main website featured many different pieces of information and news of Nintendo and other video game related news, constantly being updated by news editors. The forum's section had members gather and discuss topics ranging from video games to questions and forum games. The administrators and moderators kept the site clean, although members sometimes got to "vote" in regards to whether or not something should be deleted. | Brawl Central was started and run by Smash Bros. players and [[SmashBoards]] members ''Chris'' and ''the Buzz Saw''. At some point, 3 other admins (''T3h Kaiser'', ''Pumpkins'', and ''NGW'') were appointed, with Buzz retiring. The main website featured many different pieces of information and news of Nintendo and other video game related news, constantly being updated by news editors. News editors included NGW, Kagato, Ferret, Xiammes, Kirby173, and Rocky. The forum's section had members gather and discuss topics ranging from video games to questions and forum games. The administrators and moderators kept the site clean, although members sometimes got to "vote" in regards to whether or not something should be deleted. The forum would include many character-specific clans for Super Smash Brothers Brawl. Some of the clans included "The Aura Wielders" (Lucario), "K.I.N.G.S" (King Dedede), "Aethercide" (Ike), "The Galaxian Enforcers" (Metaknight), "FALCON PAWNCH!" (Cpt. Falcon), etc. | ||
In 2008, Brawl Central rebranded to Nintendo Hub. Many of the Brawl-related features were kept, such as character boards and competitive Brawl forums. However, the site had expanded to encompass many more series, with over 20 forums related to game series, mostly those from first-party Nintendo franchises. Examples of non-Nintendo brands include the Guitar Hero / Rock Band forum, and the Gears of War and Halo forums. It later rebranded to VGDistrict. | In 2008, Brawl Central rebranded to Nintendo Hub. Many of the Brawl-related features were kept, such as character boards and competitive Brawl forums. However, the site had expanded to encompass many more series, with over 20 forums related to game series, mostly those from first-party Nintendo franchises. Examples of non-Nintendo brands include the Guitar Hero / Rock Band forum, and the Gears of War and Halo forums. It later rebranded to VGDistrict. | ||
[[File:VGDistrict2.png|200px|thumb|VGDistrict's appearance.]] | [[File:VGDistrict2.png|200px|thumb|VGDistrict's appearance.]] | ||
On November 2009, ''T3h Kaiser'' and other admins, moderators, and forum members were tired with the way that the admin ''Chris'' ran VGDistrict and thus left to make ''Xugo Gaming''. VGD was set to close down later that month, but on November 24th, ''Chris'' decided to keep the site open and used cheaper hosting to help try to secure the site's financial stability. On Friday, December 11th, 2009 VGDistrict was revamped and all previous members and posts were deleted. The new | On November 2009, ''T3h Kaiser'' and other admins, moderators, and forum members were tired with the way that the admin ''Chris'' ran VGDistrict and thus left to make ''Xugo Gaming''. VGD was set to close down later that month, but on November 24th, ''Chris'' decided to keep the site open and used cheaper hosting to help try to secure the site's financial stability. On Friday, December 11th, 2009 VGDistrict was revamped and all previous members and posts were deleted. One of the most notable changes from the switch to VGDistrict, besides veering away from the Nintendo-centric branding, was the revamped homepage. The homepage now featured dedicated sections for featured members, gaming news, sponsors, gaming tournaments, and a link to VGD's new podcast, the D-cast. The D-cast was a videogame podcast ran by forum members RnR and Adamated87. | ||
VGDistrict ran until around June 2013, where it shut down, rebranded, and began redirecting to Smash Bros Central, which added features such as a wiki and tournaments<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150102010921/http://smashbroscentral.com:80/forums/ Last archive of Smash Bros Central]</ref>. | VGDistrict ran until around June 2013, where it shut down, rebranded, and began redirecting to Smash Bros Central, which added features such as a wiki and tournaments<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150102010921/http://smashbroscentral.com:80/forums/ Last archive of Smash Bros Central]</ref>. The pivot from VGDistrict to Smash Bros Central was an effort by Chris to capitalize on the hype of the upcoming Super Smash Brothers for Wii U and 3DS. One of SBC's new moderators, Proto Man, would post daily Miiverse updates from Masahiro Sakurai to Smash Bros Central's homepage. Smash Bros Central also started its own podcast, called "The Smash Bros Central Podcast." The SBC podcast would have standalone episodes with set Nintendo topics, and special episodes with Nintendo Direct/E3 Reactions. Podcast hosts/guests included: GSNinja, Lauren, Proto Man, SilverX, Ismar, PK_Awesome, Karazure, Liam, Scan, Rocky, Logshot, and Genow. Smashbros Central would continue being run until around January 2014, where the site would no longer run. | ||
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Smash Bros Central would live on until Early 2015 until the website presumably shut down<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20150726025324/http://smashbroscentral.com/</ref>. The domain would be taken up by a business company<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20160518040156/http://smashbroscentral.com/</ref>, containing dozens of articles relating to business studies. Tab names would simply be labelled "Business". This would continue being used until around March of 2018, where the website would be open for purchase again. | Smash Bros Central would live on until Early 2015 until the website presumably shut down<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20150726025324/http://smashbroscentral.com/</ref>. The domain would be taken up by a business company<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20160518040156/http://smashbroscentral.com/</ref>, containing dozens of articles relating to business studies. Tab names would simply be labelled "Business". This would continue being used until around March of 2018, where the website would be open for purchase again. | ||
In June of 2018, Smash Bros Central's website returned [https://web.archive.org/web/20180622165627/http://smashbroscentral.com/ with a black screen saying "Soon..."]. It once again sported the Smash Bros Central name on tabs, implying an intention to return. As of | In June of 2018, Smash Bros Central's website returned [https://web.archive.org/web/20180622165627/http://smashbroscentral.com/ with a black screen saying "Soon..."]. It once again sported the Smash Bros Central name on tabs, implying an intention to return. As of 15th April 2024, however, the same screen remains. | ||
The domain for VGDistrict would not see after January 2014 until July 2017, where it became a redirect for [[SSBWorld]]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20170705131505/vgdistrict.com</ref>. On April 22nd, 2020, the domain name for VGDistrict expired and was auctioned <ref>[https://uk.godaddy.com/domain-auctions/vgdistrict-com-325414162?ci=85897&utm_source=godaddy&utm_medium=parkedpages&isc=GPPT05K500 auction page]</ref> on GoDaddy's website. The domain name was valued at $1,305 USD based on domains of similar naming conventions, but ended with no sale. In September of 2020, it was sold by a Chinese vendor, though the resultant website was taken down. | The domain for VGDistrict would not see after January 2014 until July 2017, where it became a redirect for [[SSBWorld]]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20170705131505/vgdistrict.com</ref>. On April 22nd, 2020, the domain name for VGDistrict expired and was auctioned <ref>[https://uk.godaddy.com/domain-auctions/vgdistrict-com-325414162?ci=85897&utm_source=godaddy&utm_medium=parkedpages&isc=GPPT05K500 auction page]</ref> on GoDaddy's website. The domain name was valued at $1,305 USD based on domains of similar naming conventions, but ended with no sale. In September of 2020, it was sold by a Chinese vendor, though the resultant website was taken down. | ||
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VGDistrictLogo2.png|VGDistrict's abbreviated logo. | VGDistrictLogo2.png|VGDistrict's abbreviated logo. | ||
NintendoHub2.png|Nintendo Hub | NintendoHub2.png|Nintendo Hub Banner - Ness. | ||
NintendoHub3.png|Nintendo Hub | NintendoHub3.png|Nintendo Hub Banner - Samus. | ||
NintendoHub4.png|Nintendo Hub | NintendoHub4.png|Nintendo Hub Halloween Theme. | ||
SmashBrosCentral1.png|Smash Bros Central's appearance. | SmashBrosCentral1.png|Smash Bros Central's appearance. | ||
SmashBrosCentral2.png | SmashBrosCentral2.png | ||
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- Not to be confused with Team:Brawl Central.
VGDistrict (previously known as first Brawl Central, then Nintendo Hub, then lastly as Smash Bros Central,) started off and launched as an unofficial Super Smash Bros. Brawl fansite on November 16th, 2006. It acted like the Smash Bros. DOJO!! by providing information related to Super Smash Bros. Brawl and translating sources from Japanese forums. Brawl Central would broaden itself and include a forum for community discussion in January of 2008.
History
Brawl Central was started and run by Smash Bros. players and SmashBoards members Chris and the Buzz Saw. At some point, 3 other admins (T3h Kaiser, Pumpkins, and NGW) were appointed, with Buzz retiring. The main website featured many different pieces of information and news of Nintendo and other video game related news, constantly being updated by news editors. News editors included NGW, Kagato, Ferret, Xiammes, Kirby173, and Rocky. The forum's section had members gather and discuss topics ranging from video games to questions and forum games. The administrators and moderators kept the site clean, although members sometimes got to "vote" in regards to whether or not something should be deleted. The forum would include many character-specific clans for Super Smash Brothers Brawl. Some of the clans included "The Aura Wielders" (Lucario), "K.I.N.G.S" (King Dedede), "Aethercide" (Ike), "The Galaxian Enforcers" (Metaknight), "FALCON PAWNCH!" (Cpt. Falcon), etc.
In 2008, Brawl Central rebranded to Nintendo Hub. Many of the Brawl-related features were kept, such as character boards and competitive Brawl forums. However, the site had expanded to encompass many more series, with over 20 forums related to game series, mostly those from first-party Nintendo franchises. Examples of non-Nintendo brands include the Guitar Hero / Rock Band forum, and the Gears of War and Halo forums. It later rebranded to VGDistrict.
On November 2009, T3h Kaiser and other admins, moderators, and forum members were tired with the way that the admin Chris ran VGDistrict and thus left to make Xugo Gaming. VGD was set to close down later that month, but on November 24th, Chris decided to keep the site open and used cheaper hosting to help try to secure the site's financial stability. On Friday, December 11th, 2009 VGDistrict was revamped and all previous members and posts were deleted. One of the most notable changes from the switch to VGDistrict, besides veering away from the Nintendo-centric branding, was the revamped homepage. The homepage now featured dedicated sections for featured members, gaming news, sponsors, gaming tournaments, and a link to VGD's new podcast, the D-cast. The D-cast was a videogame podcast ran by forum members RnR and Adamated87.
VGDistrict ran until around June 2013, where it shut down, rebranded, and began redirecting to Smash Bros Central, which added features such as a wiki and tournaments[1]. The pivot from VGDistrict to Smash Bros Central was an effort by Chris to capitalize on the hype of the upcoming Super Smash Brothers for Wii U and 3DS. One of SBC's new moderators, Proto Man, would post daily Miiverse updates from Masahiro Sakurai to Smash Bros Central's homepage. Smash Bros Central also started its own podcast, called "The Smash Bros Central Podcast." The SBC podcast would have standalone episodes with set Nintendo topics, and special episodes with Nintendo Direct/E3 Reactions. Podcast hosts/guests included: GSNinja, Lauren, Proto Man, SilverX, Ismar, PK_Awesome, Karazure, Liam, Scan, Rocky, Logshot, and Genow. Smashbros Central would continue being run until around January 2014, where the site would no longer run.
Domain History
Smash Bros Central would live on until Early 2015 until the website presumably shut down[2]. The domain would be taken up by a business company[3], containing dozens of articles relating to business studies. Tab names would simply be labelled "Business". This would continue being used until around March of 2018, where the website would be open for purchase again.
In June of 2018, Smash Bros Central's website returned with a black screen saying "Soon...". It once again sported the Smash Bros Central name on tabs, implying an intention to return. As of 15th April 2024, however, the same screen remains.
The domain for VGDistrict would not see after January 2014 until July 2017, where it became a redirect for SSBWorld[4]. On April 22nd, 2020, the domain name for VGDistrict expired and was auctioned [5] on GoDaddy's website. The domain name was valued at $1,305 USD based on domains of similar naming conventions, but ended with no sale. In September of 2020, it was sold by a Chinese vendor, though the resultant website was taken down.
Gallery
VGDistrict's abbreviated logo.
Nintendo Hub Banner - Ness.
Nintendo Hub Banner - Samus.
Nintendo Hub Halloween Theme.
Smash Bros Central's appearance.
VGDistrict pre-launch
