Super Smash Bros. Melee.

The RetroBeat: Super Smash Bros. Melee is still special 20 years later

On this day 20 years ago, Super Smash Bros. Melee debuted for the GameCube in North America.

This is one of my favorite games of all time. It’s still the fighting game that I’ve spent the most hours on. I passed so many afternoons after high school collecting trophies or fighting against my friends in four-player free-for-all battles.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.