Anyone watching the Nintendo World Championships?

Just started. Looks like some of the contestants are from the speedrunning/youtube community and the first game is Splatoon. But also there is a 9-year-old doing commentary so I'm not really sure if I'm into this or just passively cringing.

Having DJWheat's kid (or any kid for that matter) on commentary is the worst.

"I HAVE A QUESTION. ARE YOU A KID, OR ARE YOU A SQUID?"

My hatred for children burns stronger than ever.

I get the impression the kid is only here for the Splatoon segment. I sure hope so.

@arbitrarywater: Oh thank god.

Edit: Oh great it looks like one of the commentators is trying to pick up where the kid left off...

I appreciate Kevin Pereira hosting.

Everyone say: it's dangerous to go alone! *no one*

I'm perhaps way too jaded for this and not the intended target audience (?), but this seems fucking tragic.

Game 2 is original Legend of Zelda, first person to beat the first dungeon avoids elimination.

Woo Blastball!

Game 3 is Blastball. I cannot wait for some more quality commentary.

Oh man, Cosmo and Trihex on the same team?

Quality commentary from hot youtube personalities and also children! Finally.

It's like watching 2003 e-sports coverage.

Wouldn't it be fantastic if they revealed the final match was a free-for-all match in the new StarFox?

I can dream, dammit.

Blastball looks like a super boring version of Deathball/Supraball that without any sort of spectator mode sucks shit to watch in any competitive manner.

Blastball seems pretty dull!

Yeah blastball doesn't look too enjoyable.

It's way too slow and imprecise-looking. Nothing against it in concept—Supraball and Rocket League are both super fun—but ugh. It seems like an afterthought mode that'd be in a full-fledged FPS nobody would play more than once.

Man, this Unreal Tournament mod looks like shit.

Overall seems to be about what I'd expect from a Nintendo competitive event. Seems fine. It's going to be rated G.

I like that they put in something old, so they aren't afraid to go back to their roots and it's not all just about pushing the latest product. I also like that they used this as a way to announce a game, even if it is a smaller game. Kinda like what Jeff said about wouldn't it be interesting if they built some sort of mini-game in the new Zelda and let people play that. Its potentially interesting to watch even if you don't care about the competitive aspect.

I also like Kevin, but hes probably a bit rusty.

It's an even more harsh swing from how fast and crazy Splatoon is.

Elimination game is Super Metroid!

Yep, I thought that Blastball game looked pretty cool. I'd probably play a bit if the price was right and it ran alright.

I was shocked to find out that Kevin "the inventor of e-sports" Pereira is still doing things.

That guy is still relevant, he does that podcast I don't really listen to.

lol people keep hitting the damn home button

@tits_matador: Wait is he to blame for that term?

Someone said "the feels". It's like no one learned from Aaron Flynn last year.

“People from the crowd are shouting pro tips; they're telling them to save ammo.”

Nnnnnope.

If this was a Final Fantasy speedrun elimination challenge Essentia would've wrecked those fools!

Stage 3 is Mario Kart 8.

@hassun: I mainly meant that proto e-sports show he hosted on G4, but probably!

@ghostiet:

"Just let it happen!"

"the feels!"

#E3classics

@hassun: Man, I really hope Aisha Tyler brings it this year. She said a lot of dumb shit (and I don't even blame her), but did not elevate anything to legendary status.

@jiggajoe14: the triggers on the Wii U gamepad bring up the Virtual Console menu.

Jazzy Big Blue is the best music.

Gotta say, Packie is a way better criminal and bank heister than a Mario Kart player.

I'll accept groans at that joke.

Cosmo avoids elimination! No one is surprised!

New Smash characters "officially" revealed right now?

Yeah, Roy and Ryu are available for download right now.

@arbitrarywater: If he'll have to play Smash as well he'll win again.

Oh, looks like it's on the GB chat now!

Well that guy seemed like a huge asshole. Unless that is his shtick.. Super Awkward. Nice return by Reggie at the end there.

It's banter, dude.

and then miyamoto comes on....... :D

Mario Maker looks insane!

This is probably Shigeru Miyamoto's next masterpiece. It has the potencial to be a huge system seller.

It's funny as Nintendo was according, to everyone and me, almost ready to throw in the towel, and then they happen to create a game that has what is missing this generation: novelty and fun factor.

Maybe this will get Nintendo back in the game. Hard, but it is possible.

Just caught the end of it. It's funny; I haven't owned a Nintendo console or even paid super close attention to Nintendo in years, but I still get a bit hype whenever Miyamoto walks out.

Mario Maker looks so fun!

Unexpectedly, that event evoked an excitement for gaming I haven't felt for a nearly decade. Mario Maker looks like something special.

Still watching the last parts but man, this is a killer way to prove that (Super) Mario Maker is going to be awesome.