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of California, including the San Francisco Bay Area, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country. While most regions are divided by state, California is split into northern and [[SoCal|southern portions]], as the state's large size has resulted in the development of two largely independent centers of ''Smash'' activity. | of California, including the San Francisco Bay Area, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country. While most regions are divided by state, California is split into northern and [[SoCal|southern portions]], as the state's large size has resulted in the development of two largely independent centers of ''Smash'' activity. | ||
With a huge concentration of young people and college students, NorCal has been one of the most active ''Smash'' regions in the U.S. since the series' competitive beginnings. {{Sm|Matt Deezie}}'s [[Tournament Go]] series, considered the first major ''Smash'' tournaments, were held here, and thus the region can be considered the birthplace of competitive ''Smash''. NorCal is at present most famous for the {{Trn|GENESIS|series}} tournaments, considered the premiere grassroots ''Smash'' supermajor today and one of the most iconic and prestigious tournament series in history. | With a huge concentration of young people and college students, NorCal has been one of the most active ''Smash'' regions in the U.S. since the series' competitive beginnings. {{Sm|Matt Deezie}}'s [[Tournament Go]] series, considered the first major ''Smash'' tournaments, were held here, and thus the region can be considered the birthplace of competitive ''Smash''. NorCal is at present most famous for the {{Trn|GENESIS|series}} tournaments, considered the premiere grassroots ''Smash'' supermajor today and one of the most iconic and prestigious tournament series in history. Its ''Melee'' scene is dominated by the "NorCal trio", consisting of three of the best players in the United States: {{Sm|PewPewU}}, {{Sm|SFAT}}, and {{Sm|Shroomed}}. | ||
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | ==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | ||
===Notable players=== | ===Notable players=== | ||
==== | ====Nationally ranked players==== | ||
These NorCal players are ranked on the [[ | ''See also: [[NorCal Power Rankings]] and [[:Category:Northern California smashers]]'' | ||
These NorCal players are ranked on the [[2019 MPGR]]. | |||
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!SSBMRank | !SSBMRank | ||
!Name | |||
!Characters | |||
!Notes | |||
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| | |22||{{Sm|Spark|p=Melee}}||{{head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=20px}}|| | ||
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| | |24||{{Sm|PewPewU}}||{{head|Marth|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||Considered one of the best Marth mains in the United States; also known for teaming with {{Sm|SFAT}}, forming [[PewFat|one of the most dominant doubles teams in the world]]. | ||
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| | |30||{{Sm|Shroomed}}||{{head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{head|Marth|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||Known as the best {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}} in the world before switching to {{SSBM|Sheik}} in 2014. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |57||{{Sm|Kalamazhu}}||{{head|Peach|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||Originally from [[Michigan]], but currently lives in San Francisco. | ||
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| | |58||{{Sm|Nickemwit}}||{{head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBM|s=20px}}|| | ||
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| | |81||{{Sm|Nintendude}}||{{head|Ice Climbers|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{head|Marth|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||Originally from [[Tristate Area|New York]], but currently lives in NorCal. | ||
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|87||{{Sm|Umarth}}||{{head|Marth|g=SSBM|s=20px}}|| | |||
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|92||{{Sm|Rocky|p=California}}||{{head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=20px}}|| | |||
|} | |} | ||
==== | ===Major tournaments hosted=== | ||
''See also: [[:Category:Northern California tournaments]]'' | |||
A list of significant regional and national ''Melee'' events hosted in NorCal; nationals are highlighted in bold. | A list of significant regional and national ''Melee'' events hosted in NorCal; nationals are highlighted in bold. | ||
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==''[[Super Smash Bros. | ==''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ||
===Notable Players=== | ===Notable Players=== | ||
==== | Notable Player in the Northern California region, as of 2021, includes Lui$, Kurama (formerly known as Prodigy), Versed Ace, Varun, Legit, Sho, Klaatu, PureSalt, Scion, Infamous, Mind, Vermillion, the Gonza brothers, Moonboyjosh, and many more. | ||
These | ====Nationally Ranked Players==== | ||
These players are ranked on the [[Fall 2019 PGRU]]. | |||
{|class="wikitable sortable" | {|class="wikitable sortable" | ||
!PG Ranking | !PG Ranking | ||
!Name | |||
!Characters | |||
!Notes | |||
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| | |39||{{Sm|Lui$}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{Head|Dr. Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||One of the best Fox players in the world and formerly the best Dr. Mario in the world. Notably placed 7th at [[Super Smash Con 2019]]. | ||
|} | |} | ||
====Other notable players==== | ====Other notable players==== | ||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|Kurama}}{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px}}: One of the two best Mario players in the world and formerly ranked 37th on the [[Spring 2019 PGRU]]. Notably defeated {{Sm|MkLeo}} at [[Frostbite 2020]]. Formerly known as Prodigy. | ||
*{{Sm|varun}}{{Head|Wii Fit Trainer|g=SSBU|s=20px}}: One of the best Wii Fit Trainer players in the world. | |||
*{{Sm|Legit}}{{head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px}}: One of the best Diddy Kong players in the United States. | |||
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==''[[ | ==''[[Project M]]''== | ||
===Notable Players=== | ===Notable Players=== | ||
==== | ====Nationally Ranked Players==== | ||
These | These players are ranked on the [[PMRank 2017]]. | ||
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! | !PMRank | ||
!Name | |||
!Characters | |||
!Notes | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |1||{{Sm|ThundeRzReiGN}}||{{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Donkey Kong (PM)}}{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Captain Falcon (PM)}}{{Head|Ganondorf|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Ganondorf (PM)}}||The best player in the world, having multiple national wins. | ||
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| | |17||{{Sm|Boringman}}||{{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Meta Knight (PM)}}{{Head|Mario|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Mario (PM)}}{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Sonic (PM)}}{{Head|Mewtwo|g=PM|s=20px}}||Is Power Ranked in both NorCal and SoCal. | ||
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| | |23||{{Sm|The Doctor}}||{{Head|Mario|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Mario (PM)}}|| | ||
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| | |26||{{Sm|Pikmon}}||{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Mr. Game & Watch (PM)}}||Formerly lived in Washington, but now lives in NorCal. | ||
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| | |44||{{Sm|Strong Bad}}||{{Head|Wario|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Wario (PM)}}||Formerly lived in the DFW region, but moved to NorCal for Wavedash Games. | ||
|} | |} | ||
====Other Notable Players==== | ====Other Notable Players==== | ||
*{{Sm|Sugydye}}{{ | *{{Sm|Ivayne}}{{Head|Wolf|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Wolf (PM)}}:Said to be "The most underrated player in ''Project M''" by {{Sm|Sosa}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Spark|p=Melee}}{{ | *{{Sm|Sugydye}}{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Mr. Game & Watch (PM)}} | ||
*{{Sm|Spark|p=Melee}}{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Sheik (PM)}}-Skilled ''Melee'' Sheik player who is proficient in ''Project M'' as well. | |||
[[Category:Competitive play]] | |||
[[Category:Smash regions]] | [[Category:Smash regions]] |