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 Following ''Melee''{{'}}s resounding success at [[EVO 2013]], and ''Brawl''{{'}}s shift towards a more unpopular defensive and campy gameplay, tournament activity underwent a significant decline, as many newer players shifted to the more popular ''Melee'' or the ''Brawl'' mod [[Project M]]. ''Melee'' and PM's entrant numbers outclassed ''Brawl''{{'}}s at every large event, and nationals that were formerly centered on ''Brawl'', such as [[Apex 2014]] and [[SKTAR 3]], became dominated by the other, faster-paced ''Smash'' games, while the ''Brawl'' events in comparison remained small, with turnouts being significantly lower than expected. With the expected release of the newer ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' in late 2014, ''Brawl'' players realized that the game's competitive lifespan was nearing an end. Following ''Smash 4'''s release, the vast majority of the ''Brawl'' player base shifted to the latest title, which was more well-received for its increased [[hitstun]], allowing for more [[combo]]s, and the removal of random [[tripping]].
-Unlike ''[[Smash 64]]'' and ''Melee'', which maintain thriving communities even after the series received more sequels, ''Brawl''{{'}}s scene disappeared almost entirely after the release of ''SSB4''. The game is now largely nonexistent even at the local level, save for tournaments featuring every ''Smash'' game such as [[Super Smash Con]]. However, it is usually relegated to a side event and rarely taken seriously, with entrants consisting mostly of players who formerly played the game looking to make additional money or to simply relish in its now highly casual environment. A few attempts, such as the hosting of [[Revival of Brawl]], have been made to bring the game back into the competitive spotlight, as with the ''Melee'' scene in 2009, but these endeavors have been unsuccessful due to the penury of any interest from both players and viewers. As a result, the metagame has not gone through any major advances since.
+Unlike ''[[Smash 64]]'' and ''Melee'', which maintain thriving communities even after the series received more sequels, ''Brawl''{{'}}s scene disappeared almost entirely after the release of ''SSB4'' and its metagame came to a complete standstill. The game is now largely nonexistent even at the local level, save for tournaments featuring every ''Smash'' game such as [[Super Smash Con]]. However, it is usually relegated to a side event and rarely taken seriously, with entrants consisting mostly of players who formerly played the game looking to make additional money or to simply relish in its now highly casual environment. A few attempts, such as the hosting of [[Revival of Brawl]], have been made to bring the game back into the competitive spotlight, as with the ''Melee'' scene in 2009, but these endeavors have been unsuccessful due to the penury of any interest from both players and viewers.
 [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1098411010/smash-3-super-smash-bros-brawl-wii-u-documentary ''Smash 3''], a documentary on competitive ''Brawl'', is currently in development.